Essence 1804
Restaurant
Essence 1804
Opens Today at 12 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 pm - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 2 pm - 8 pm |
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Taste the authenticity of Haitian cuisine.
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Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
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recommend(6) cheese(4) griot(4) mac & cheese(3) goat(3) drink(3) cocktails(3) family(3) gem(3)Page 1 of 2 - 29 Reviews
Boneka
Glad I can taste amazing Haitian cuisine in the Plateau, including delicious natural juices. FantasticView more
Hanna
amazing food & great service! while there was no menu in english, the owner was very nice & explained everything to us. also we just googled some menu items so really no issue there. no cocktails were available unfortunately :((
food was also very tasty & the portions were a good size. the goat was flavorful & fried to perfection. the pork, similar to the goat, was also very good & had the same sides. the shrimp creole spaghetti reminded me of classic homecooking, the flavors & spices balanced out nicely. the chicken was juicy & had lots of fried goodies on the side. overall this was a very comforting meal. highly recommend coming here if you get the chance!!View more
Boravy
Overall ok food. pikliz not spicy enough. I like my spaghetti a bit saucy it was dryView more
Stephanie
This restaurant is a gem, the food is absolutely incredible!! Rich, flavorful, & so satisfying. I had the mac & cheese, griot, plantains, rice, & every bite was perfect. The griot & the mac & cheese was comfort food at its best. On top of that, the service was outstanding. The staff were warm, welcoming, & genuinely kind. It's family owned, & you can feel the care in both the food & the atmosphere. I 100% recommend this place & will definitely be coming back.View more
Helen
What a lovely first experience & great discovery. Came here with my friend & both loved everything! Plus the owner Ricardo is so sweet, can't wait to come back when they open the terrace.View more
Michael
Delicious food prepared & served by lovely peopleView more
Jennifer
My partner & I visited this restaurant on a trip to Montreal. The owner (?) was so kind & helpful to find something I could eat (& enjoy) as a vegetarian - even bringing out a little sample before I decided my order. The food was delicious, & my partner (who is part Haitian) was so happy with the flavours. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a taste of Haiti 🤍View more
Ms
Tout était excellent ! Si vous voulez manger de l'haïtien ce restaurant est la perfection. Les saveurs sont uniques & la place très propre, accueillante & dans une belle ambiance. Je recommande fortement !View more
Vincent
Excellent Restaurant, super ambiance, les propriétaires sont très, très sympathiques, j'ai adoré les saveurs des plats & les belles découvertes. Super intéressant d'avoir ce bon restaurant sur le Plateau, qui offre quelque chose de différent !View more
Ge
La meilleure poutine que j'ai mangé de ma vie. La bouche en feu, le coeur heureux. Service sur la coche, nourriture sur la coche.View more
Marie
Tout était parfait du début à la fin. La cuisine faite maison est délicieuse, nous avons pris 5 plats différents & tous ont fait l'unanimité !
L'ambiance & le service étaient exceptionnels, nous y retournerons sans hésiter !View more
Marie-Josée
Nous avons mangé des boules Mac & cheese, assiette griot riz, poutines au griot & cocktails. Tout était succulent! De la bonne bouffe faite avec amour & réconfortante! Belle soirée en famille. Merci à l'équipe!View more
Daniella
Malgré le temps d'attente pour le service, la nourriture est super bonne. Svp faites mieux car vous avez beaucoup de potentiel. Je vais reveniView more
Sandrine
Nous l'avons essayé & nous y retournerons assurément! La nourriture est excellente, les saveurs se distinguent les unes des autres, & le personnel est amical.View more
Jim
This place is a hidden gem. The owner was super friendly & the food was fantastic. We tried a little bit of everything & recommend it all. Loved how the salmon was pan friend & the spaghetti creole was the surprise favorite of the table. Strongly recommend.View more
Daphney
Super endroit, bonne ambiance, bon drink & super serviceView more