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Denise

For food or drinks. Indoors or on the terrace
Mile-Ex
4.8$$ & $$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 11 pm
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Denise Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroBuvetteRegionalCreativeGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesWine Bar

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Reviews for Denise

Food
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on Google4.7 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Denise is described as a small, cozy gem with an inventive yet unpretentious menu and strong value in a warm, intimate setting. On busy nights the space can feel tight, but the bar seating and open kitchen contribute to a lively, neighborhood vibe. The tapas style menu invites sharing, with standouts like magret de canard, stracciatella, halibut crudo, burrata and a highly praised pork dish, complemented by a thoughtful wine list and crafted cocktails. Service is typically attentive and friendly, with staff who are knowledgeable about the dishes. While a few plates may miss the mark or portions feel small, the overall experience emphasizes flavor, creativity and hospitality. Many reviews frame Denise as a go to spot for repeat visits and celebrations, a beloved local favorite that keeps guests coming back.
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Wow!! Drove by this little spot one night .. said to myself this looks like it could be good . & Wow! Was I right ! 10/10! Little 25 seater .. sat at the bar . Service, food & drinks were 10/10! Owners / chefs were very friendly & passionate about their food.
Bartender/ waitress ( Stella) very nice & recommended amazing dishes . I'm on a no alcohol vibe now so they had some cool options! My wife tried some cocktails & wine & she loved it ! Will 100% go back !
Also very well priced ! We had 5 dishes, 2 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine , 2 non alcoholic beers. 150$ before tip & tax .

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Pork Echine, Garlic Scapes, Olives, Chamomile, Japanese Whiskey Tare 🐷❤?🥃

I have to honestly say that @cafedenise is probably one of my favorite experiences I have had in 2025 so far. If you can go there & eat modestly it won't be too expensive but to be honest with you the portions are a little bit small but flavor packed. I wish they were a little bit larger but otherwise amazing.

It's Tapas style dishes meaning they're really meant to share & each one that we had was better than the next . For me the star of the show was the pork, a absolutely flavor sensation the whiskey you taste that tare gives a #umami bomb everything extremely well balanced.

We got other star dishes like there halibut Crudo with passion fruit there Caesar salad that had fresh anchovies marinated accompanied with Nordic shrimp, this Buratta dish that honestly left me pretty speechless I've never had a dish prepared this way with Beretta & honestly 11 out of 10! Everything just kept getting better & better & better even the end of the meal where we had their Basque cheesecake with Thai tea & dolce de leche was FOODGASMIC 🙌.

It's hard to kind of pinpoint the exact Style of food but you can clearly see that they take elements from Japan, elements from Thailand as well as French cooking techniques it's really a spectrum of everything but if I had to guess their influence is more in the Asian sector but fine dining flare! I've been twice so far in a 3 week span & I'm definitely going to come back again!

The Two Chefs in the kitchen both own the restaurant & so far are absolutely killing it great job guys!

Aug 20, 2025
on Google

Quickly becoming one of our favorite spots-- dishes were beautiful & full of flavor, you can tell it's all made with love!

Jul 14, 2024
on Google
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5.0

I mentioned the salad i ordered was a little too bitter for me & i got it for free 🥹 very kind service & all the other dishes were amazing

Feb 2, 2024
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4.0

We enjoyed the dishes that we ordered less than we did the first time that we attended your restaurant. We really appreciated the service though.

Jan 31, 2024