Located in a historic building in Old Montreal, Dorsia boasts a modern design with a touch of elegance, warmth, and chic sophistication.
Leading our kitchen is Michelin-trained Chef Miles Pundsack-Poe, who brings you contemporary fine dining with French and Italian influences, featuring impressive signature-sharing dishes.
At Dorsia, we blend the refinement of fine dining with a playful spirit, offering great food, outstanding service, and an exceptional atmosphere.
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Reviews consistently describe Dorsia as an elegant, high end restaurant with a refined atmosphere in Old Montreal, where the food is praised across courses from tartare to duck and seafood, and wine and cocktail selections are frequently highlighted. The service is consistently lauded as attentive, professional, and knowledgeable, helping diners feel pampered and well cared for, and the decor is often cited as sophisticated and welcoming, with a vibrant yet intimate vibe. Many reviewers regard the dining experience as memorable enough to warrant a Michelin level nod and say it is worth visiting for special occasions. A minority note occasional service delays or long waits between courses, and some dishes or portions are described as not as extraordinary as the price would suggest, but the overall sentiment remains highly positive. Overall, Dorsia is portrayed as a standout dining destination with top notch service, superb food quality, and a striking atmosphere that invites repeat visits.
Dorsia absolutely exceeded expectations. We originally stopped in just for drinks, no plans for a full dinner but despite being a group of six, they were incredibly accommodating & welcomed us without hesitation. What started as a casual stop turned into the best experience of the night.
We began with drinks, & every single one was exceptional beautifully crafted, balanced, & memorable. After taking a look at the menu, most of us couldn't resist & ended up ordering food as well & I'm so glad we did. The dishes were truly outstanding, easily matching the quality of the cocktails.
One standout for me personally was the pickled stuffed olives completely mind-blowing & unexpectedly one of the highlights of the night.
The service elevated everything even further. Our server was kind, attentive, & gave excellent recommendations throughout the evening. But what really made the experience unforgettable was Lucas. He handled our lively, chatty group with ease even as the restaurant quieted down & still managed to provide a personalized & thoughtful experience. He went out of his way to walk my friend through the variety of martinis they offer, which was a really nice touch.
Dorsia delivers on every level drinks, food, & service. What started as a spontaneous visit turned into a night we'll all remember. Definitely a top-tier spot & one I'd highly recommend.
That was a 5 stars experience to me & my friend. We had two drinks, both very good.
We both had steak tartare for starter (hands down the best tartare I've ever had) which was a pretty decent portion. Then we had two plates of pasta: I purposely picked the simplest one: paccheri with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, pepper & basil, so you can really tell the quality of the ingredients. It was heavenly, the paccheri were cooked to perfection. My friend had a more elaborate pasta (can't remember now) & it was ridiculously good. We had dessert & the bill was 230$, plus I left 22% tip because the staff was amazing: very attentive & professional without being too stiff as you see in some places that confuse'high-end experience' with bloated stiffness & too much form. We felt pampered & looked after, just great. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is also beautifully balanced: we got greeted by a really lovely girl who made us feel immediately at home, & took our coats. The interior design is classy & elegant (& I mean elegant, not douchy-bro-gold-chain'elegant'), soft lights & a pleasant crowd on the younger side. I'm taking my girlfriend next week, absolutely loved it. Definitely came for the name (I love the movie) but stayed for the quality of the food & staff. Thank you guys!
Feb 22, 2026
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What a disappointment, we tried Dorsia yesterday & all I can think about is how did they end up with a Michelin recommendation. Just to be clear, the food was not awful but not worth the price either. The beef tartare was blend clearly missed seasoning, the cavatelli pasta were way too simple & the star of the night: the filet mignon I wish I took a picture, but basically all they cared about was the presentation so it seemed like the steak was not even left to temper which made it super dry. I'd rather have blood in my plate than a dry steak. Also there was a tiny bit of sauce that just dried on the plate you could nit even scrape it off.
As for the service it was fine, however it seemed like the staff were not communicating to each other, 3 times in the night someone came to take a drink order & 2 minutes later somebody else would come to ask again if we wanted something to drink. Is it a big deal? Of course not but not to the level of a Michelin recommendation.
The restaurant is really beautiful & the ambiance is nice, but honestly for this price point there are much better restaurants in the city.
We came here for my girlfriend's birthday & from the moment we sat down it was an amazing night. Florence gave us amazing service, recommendations, everything. The food was delicious & the drinks hit the spot. Florence made the whole night extremely smooth & memorable. Would definitely come back, especially for special occasions.
Food was outstanding & the service was impeccable. My dinner mate had a'Vesper' & exclaimed it was the best Martini & gentleman's drink he has ever had, right in line with 007's roots.
We had an early 6:15pm dinner seating, & enjoyed the quiet atmosphere one would expect in a fine dining establishment. By the time we departed at 9pm, the temp had picked up, was a bit noisier, & was slightly more in line with a gastro pub, but continuing with the fabulous food, & wonderful drinks. The Tenderloin steak & the lamb was tender & flavourable, but also exactly as our waiter had described. Our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu, & was able guide us amongst a plethora of wonderful choices.
I spent $800 on dinner this evening for myself, my father & two kids. The fact that 50% of our party was not of legal drinking age will give you an idea of how much Dorsia charges for dinner. The steak was good… $240 for a 40 oz CDB. Octopus starter was well grilled & seasoned. Mark up on the wine was eye watering. Then, there was the bachelorette party taking place next to us. Cute, but makes you wonder what vibe they're going for at Dorsia. I think they want to appeal to splurgey American tourists who might squeal with delight (that actually did happen tonight!) when they realize how far their dollar goes!
Service was uneven…LONG waits between courses. The servers are young & moderately experienced. You can tell
because they don't have ascendancy over their customers.
The room is really beautiful. I'll give them that.
Lots of guys in ball caps & polo shirts & very young women. Nothing wrong with that if that's the vibe you're looking for. I will probably come back but not sure if it will be top of mind.
Best bar in town! The food is absolutely delicious & the drinks are perfectly made. The service was outstanding. Ryannah & Lucas were amazing with my friend & me, & honestly, every server was incredibly kind. It's the first time I've had such a great experience at a restaurant in Montreal. It's officially my favorite spot in the city. It might be a bit pricey, but I swear it's totally worth it.
May 9, 2025
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Went for a large party birthday (15 people). We were sat immediately but that was really the only smooth part of the evening. We had no less than 5 people serving our table, but drink service took about 25 minutes, & they never came back to ask if we wanted seconds. We had cutlery dropped on us twice, the second time was a dirty butter knife & no attempt to resolve the stained blouse was made. I'm giving some consolation to the fact that we were a large party & therefore things take longer, but when paying $180pp I would expect substantially more service polish. On a positive note, the food was excellent & the space is very well-done, creating a good ambiance. Likely would not return as a result of the poor service.
Food, drinks & service are top notch as always, I would definitely recommend anyone to try the Duck a l'orange it was delicious. Cannot wait to come here again!
Wow. Dorsia produced one of the best overall dining experiences I have had in years. A colleague & I were in Montreal for the first time on a work trip & stumbled on visually stunning Dorsia. Despite having no reservations, the host found us two places at the bar, where the bartenders were exceptional. The food was equally as good. We met a couple of regulars at the bar, who invited us downstairs to Dorsia's new speakeasy, Bowie. Like the restaurant Dorsia upstairs, it totally nailed downstairs what a speakeasy should be. Layout. Decor. DJ. Live Music. Drinks. Clientele. Sadly, we had to work the next day & left at 11 pm, but I am sure the party went well into the night. The next evening, my colleague & I briefly discussed our options for dinner that night & agreed we would do no better than simply returning to Dorsia. When we arrived, all the staff remembered us as if we were longtime regulars. Despite it being a fully-booked Saturday night, they immediately tried to accommodate us, even though even the bar was full. Their solution was to open the speak easy early, where they guided us & comp'd us our drinks until two seats at the bar were available. The second night was just as good as the first. Between us, my colleague & I have easily been to over 100 countries, so we have experienced a pretty remarkable range of places, & in that long list, Dorsia stands out. Well done Dorsia. Keep doing what you are doing.
Had an amazing experience at this Restaurant. Went to Montreal for a couple of days with my boyfriend from NYC & stumbled upon this gem by walking around. We made a last minute reservation for our anniversary since we were lost in the area. From the moment we stepped in the service was on point. Food was delicious & cocktails/ wine as well. Manager was super attentive & made us a lil note congratulating us on our anniversary. Server pretty much gave us a rundown of what to choose & was top. At the end of our meal we asked for recommendations to go for a last drink & they offered their speak easy downstairs which was just gorgeous to finish the night!! Beautiful evening over all & will always remember this fantastic night. Thank you again to the entire team! Best of luck!!!
Dec 7, 2024
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The place has an old school decor. Chairs weren't really comfortable there isn't a back support. I know too much details! When we arrived we took our coat. I used valet cause it's always a nightmare to park in this area & it cost the same as a parking! We were a group for my friends' birthday it took a moment for them to figure out our tables for us to be together. Once we ordered our drinks it took a moment for the waiter to take our order. The waiter that we had was a bit socially awkward & not very attentive. But the rest of the staff were amazing. I ordered the beet salad it was good & I had to ask for bread. My friend ordered a burrata & I found it weird it wasn't served with bread. They offered the bread with a homemade butter with seaweed. It tasted weird but they also offered olive oil. I took a plate of pasta Agnolotti it was good! I took a mocktail margarita it was ok & overall it was well priced. We felt the plate was a bit small for our appetite.
Honestly the place was really nice in terms of design & layout. The vibe was relax & classy. The service was good. We had to wait for a few drinks but that's ok. The food was all at a good temperature but so bland. The drinks were also pretty lackluster. The Cesar salad needs a redesign. Over sauced with a bland sauce, no crunch or anything to add texture. The duck was fine but again needed seasoning. At the price tag for that duck, I've had better in China town for $40. The price to food flavor experience just inst there. I hope this is helpful criticism to help this place improve & be successful.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Dorsia, & it was an unforgettable experience. We initially had a reservation at a table, but after meeting Lucas at the bar, we enjoyed ourselves so much that we decided to stay there instead. The black bass & filet mignon were exceptional, & the drinks were crafted to perfection, making our conversation even better. A special thank you to Lucas for making the evening truly memorable. I'm already looking forward to returning the next time I'm in town.
Loved my evening at Dorsia, staff is very patient & gives good recommendations. Pricing is fair & food is great, drinks were also very pretty it was perfect for my friend's birthday. Ambiance is good with dimmed lighting & music at a nice volume.
Sep 19, 2024
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Service was amazing, food was fabulous. The manager was too kind, hostess was very welcoming. Drinks were amazing, I will come back to Montréal only to have this experience again.
