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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Dorsia offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with attentive service and consistently high quality food. Across many visits the vibe ranges from elegant and refined to lively and modern, with a focus on presentation, inventive courses, and a strong wine program. Diners praise precise cooking, thoughtful pairings, and a menu that balances French and Italian influences with local ingredients. While most experiences are top tier, a few mentions of long waits, busy crowds, or mixed pacing during peak periods remind that the kitchen and floor can be stretched on busy nights. Overall the dining experience is described as special and memorable, making it a standout choice in Montreal and a likely destination for celebrations.
Incredible! Had the best experience since a long time. Been 3 times we order the duck meat & we're still not over it. Soooo good! Highly recommend. Perfect for date, celebration dinner, casual lunch or little good time downstairs. + they have blue cheese stuffed olives martinis… divine
Feb 4, 2025
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Une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle ! Un cadre élégant, un service impeccable, des plats raffinés sublimés par une présentation soignée. Une adresse incontournable pour les amateurs de gastronomie ! Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Un endroit exceptionnel tant par la décoration sublime que par les saveurs à la fois authentiques & raffinées de la cuisine que par le service absolument extraordinaire. Un véritable coup de coeur pour nous, nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
Very elegant vibe. The service was stunning. Atmosphere was very elevated. Appetizers were great. But pasta was not al dente it was just undercooked. Fish was great. Great cocktail menu with fast service. Atmosphere was sexy would totally recommend a first date here ;)
This restaurant is a masterpiece in every sense. The food is nothing short of extraordinary, elegant, refined, & bursting with flavor, showcasing true culinary artistry. But what truly sets it apart is the stunning ambiance. Every detail of the decor is breathtaking, making it undeniably the most beautiful restaurant in the city. Dining here is not just a meal, it's an unforgettable experience Absolutely love the name btw
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.
Jan 11, 2025
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A real hidden gem in Old Montreal! The attention to details is phenomenal. The interior designer & the art is absolutely incredible which sets the tone on a beautiful experience. Service was excellent, from the moment we walked in to leaving they were very attentive & made us feel at home. Food portion was small but the quality was at a high level. Prices are great for the quality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great fine dining experience to visit Dorsia! Their music selection is also a nice bonus adding on to the overall dinner.
I'm a tourist in Montreal, was searching for the perfect spot to eat & I got lots of recommendations about Dorsia. But to be honest, Filet Mignon was the only thing I really enjoyed, It was just beyond everything . Dorsia positioned itself as a fine dining restaurant, but I didn't feel it. Usually you expect someone to explain you the dishes & exclusive ingredients that make the dish to taste in a unique way. Unfortunately I didn't get any explanations at all:( As for tartare it was just average & Agnolotti were way too oily for me. Unfortunately neither service nor food left a special impression. Just an expensive place without the soul. Wouldn't come back or recommend Dorsia to someone who is looking to taste & feel real Montreal
Jan 5, 2025
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It was enjoyable. Very pleasant waitress lady, I think her name was Léa. She was that one pearl that made my 1st couple anniversary feel special. The entries were delicious, main plates well combined. The interior & location were amazing. We ended up on a 300+ bill for a dinner of two, but it was worth it.
Super restaurant sur le vieux port, l'équipe est vraiment à l'écoute & la nourriture y est exquise ! Merci à l'hôtesse Marie pour son écoute concernant la table. Je recommande
Let's start with the food: exquisite, a word so frequently misused it often feels hollow. But not here. The amuse-bouche-a delicate arrangement of sea urchin, caviar, & a whisper of Meyer lemon-was so ethereal, it felt like I was eating stardust. The main course? An herb-crusted lamb rack paired with an aged Bordeaux reduction that could have brought Nietzsche himself to tears. It was the kind of meal that makes you ponder the futility of existence, then promptly forget it as you revel in your next perfectly executed bite. The dessert, a deconstructed lavender panna cotta, was so sublime I considered framing the plate rather than letting the busboy take it away. The ambiance? Immaculate. Warm, muted lighting cast over sleek, minimalistic decor that suggested wealth without screaming it-a detail I respect. The clientele was... acceptable. A mix of high-powered executives & impeccably dressed women sipping martinis with such precision you'd think it was choreographed. The music? A discreet mix of Miles Davis & Vivaldi, a soothing backdrop that never once overpowered the muted hum of power & privilege. What truly sets Dorsia apart, though, is the service. The waiter, who had a jawline sharp enough to rival mine, attended to my every whim with the sort of reverence I deserve. My water glass never dipped below half-full. My wine pairings were so on point they bordered on clairvoyance. I tipped generously, of course-anything less would be gauche. Would I recommend Dorsia? Not to Paul Allen. He wouldn't understand the nuanced brilliance of the chef's approach, nor would he grasp the importance of a reservation. But to those who can, & do, aspire to greatness-yes. Absolutely.
Le restaurant n'aurait pas dû permettre une réservation à 18h s'il n'ouvre qu'à cette heure-là. Nous sommes arrivés environ 15 minutes à l'avance pour éviter tout retard, mais la porte était fermée, & nous avons été contraints d'attendre dehors dans le froid. La porte n'a été ouverte que quelques minutes après l'heure de notre réservation. Si vous acceptez des réservations à 18h, veuillez ouvrir la porte au moins 15 à 30 minutes avant.
