Europea group’s main restaurant, a gourmet jewel in the Canadian metropolis. Europea opened in 2002, in the heart of downtown Montreal. Voted best restaurant in 2008 and 2010, it has now been chosen as one of the Top 10 restaurants worldwide by Travellers’ Choice Award 2012 by Travel Adviser. Mr Jerome Ferrer, Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux, and Europea restaurant have gained both notoriety and prestige proposing a unique gourmet cuisine of exceptional quality using the best local products.
Europea delivers a memorable theatrical fine dining experience, with inventive Quebec inspired tasting plates, generous portions, and a staff that frequently goes the extra mile, even inviting guests into the kitchen to gain perspective on the craft; praise centers on the artistry, the ambiance, and the sense of occasion, with many calling it a must try for a special night, while some comments caution that a number of dishes can be very rich and heavy, pacing can feel uneven, and the price can be steep for what is offered; taken together, the experience is described as sophisticated and immersive, offering a unique Montreal dining moment that many would return for.
My partner & I have been to a few Michelin Star restaurants, but have never been so immersed in our food experience as we were at J.Ferrer (VR goggles, kitchen tour, attentive staff). We had the 10 course experience - a must. The only thing that could have gone better is being told of the extra champagne cost for our starting beverage & our table being wiped between courses.
An absolutely incredible French fine dining experience! The 10-course Signature Menu was exquisite, each dish thoughtfully layered with the chef's storytelling. Service at a Michelin starred restaurant can sometimes feel overly formal or distant, but here it was warm, attentive, & genuinely engaging. The complexity of the menu could have easily felt overwhelming, but the team did an excellent job presenting each dish in a way that felt meaningful & memorable. A special thanks to Enzo, Guillaume, Renyali, Michel, & another team member whose name we didn't catch (he cut the bread for us)! I hope they get a recognition.
Been here a couple of times.. the food & the service never disappoints…It is my favourite restaurant in Montreal & I was very happy they got a Michelin star… they truly deserve it…
Staff is great
Food is amazing
Atmosphere is top notch…
Menu changes but the lobster cappuccino is always there & it is delightful to have it.
Overall, the meal was a whole experience, & I'm glad I had it. 90% of what I ate was excellent, 90% of the service was fantastic & top notch
Upsides: fun, creative, & flavorful small bites. I loved trying so many flavors & textures. & the interior was beautiful. Staff were mostly attentive & professional
Downsides: one of the dishes was missing a main ingredient. When I asked about it, I got two different stories, & neither was genuinely true. Disappointed in how their mistake was handled. Some of the dishes were chipped. The column I was sat next to was covered in dust & dirt. & a device they used as part of an immersive experience was malfunctioning, with nothing done to fix or make up for the experience. Several lapses in attentiveness of the servers, particularly at the end when other tables who finished after me got their checks before me
Overall, I'm glad I had the experience. For the price point, I expected them to be more on their game & attentive to the details
We came a group of 10 & had the 10 course menu. It was about 4 hour dining experience.
Each dish though very tiny in size is packed with big flavours.i liked the concept of having a story & theme. I personally don't eat shellfish or pork & the restaurant was very accommodating.
We went on a Wednesday & getting our drink orders was very slow. But everything else was good.
Went there for my birthday & I got to see my boyfriend receiving calls from them days prior, the person on the phone was terrible, it seemed that she was not interested at all in making clear what the difference between the menus is, when asked for an explanation she replied with'it's just completely different' which made us opt for the birthday menu which had been previously explained to us. At the restaurant the service was good, it was all French young men that were very courteous & polite, they explained every dish correctly in English which I appreciated.
As for the food, some of the dishes are good but it's not something that I'll remember in the future, funnily enough what I enjoyed the most was the lobster butter, which is meant to be eaten just with bread.
For a Michelin star restaurant it was pretty average but the cherry on the cake was that even though my boyfriend had specified that it was my birthday, since THEY called to change the hour of the reservation they forgot to add the information & I didn't get the birthday dessert, when we made them notice the mistake they didn't care much & just managed to ask'would you like it now?' While we were paying. I wouldn't normally care for a cake but for an over $350 dinner feels pretty sucky.
Un incontournable restaurant Michelin à Montréal. Nous sommes satisfaites à 100%. Merci tout spécial au maître d'hôtel Louis Riel qui offre un service spectaculaire. Merci à notre serveur Guillaume qui nous a offert un service humain, professionnel & personnalisé. Nous nous sommes senties des VIP toute la soirée. La nourriture fond dans la bouche. Le cappuccino à la bisque de homard… ho my god ! C'était divin ! La queue de homard était apprêtée de façon créative & goûtait aussi bonne qu'elle avait l'air bonne. Le filet mignon cuit à la table parfaitement savoureux, surtout la sauce, wow ! Finalement, le dessert époustouflant à découvrir. Je ne vous en dis pas plus, vous devez le vivre & surtout, savourer chaque seconde. C'est ce que nous avons fait & cette expérience fut le point culminant de notre soirée. Le Mixologue nous a concocté de délicieux mocktails, vraiment une expérience 360 qui restera gravée dans notre coeur. Nous allons revenir à la table gastronomique très prochainement. Merci à toute l'équipe !
Bonne cuisine. Mais vraiment étonné de l'étoile, car la cuisine est davantage celle d'un bon restaurant gastronomique. Pas de surprise particulière mais de la bonne cuisine.
Si on considère ensuite le prix, il est énorme (750$ avec taxes pour 2 sans l'accord vin entre 150$ & 500$/pers) & complètement décalé pour l'expérience. En termes de gamme de prix, on se situe donc au niveau de (feu) L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon lorsqu'il était ouvert à Montréal, mais qui (à part le lieu au casino qui pouvait réduire le plaisir de certains dont moi) offrait une véritable expérience de restaurant étoilé (surprise à chaque plat ou quasi, service incroyable, expérience vue sur cuisine, bref de l'artisanat haut de gamme).
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A gastronomical delight from beginning to end, with a passionate team eager to share their knowledge of food & wine, elevating the entire experience. Each course felt thoughtfully distinct-creative in composition, yet grounded in exceptional quality ingredients. What truly set the evening apart was the generosity of the team, welcoming us into the kitchen to gain a deeper appreciation for the care, precision, & dedication behind every plate. Ten beautifully executed courses paired with excellent wines made for a seamless & memorable progression-take the time to savour this experience, as it is one worth lingering over.
Tout a été parfait!! Un endroit exceptionnel où l'on nous fait vivre une expérience incroyable & unique 🌟👏 - La grande table gastronomique a dépassée nos attentes & nous avons été émerveillés! Service exceptionnel, personnels sympathiques, présentation théâtrale de plats à la hauteur du grand chef Ferrer 👌 Que du WOW ! À ne pas manquer cette aventure unique à Montréal.
Très belle expérience chez Europea le menu anniversaire 10 services à 95$ valait chaque dollars. J'ai été vraiment impressionnées par le service, la beauté du restaurant & bien sûr la nourriture où chaque plats était exécuté avec soin & minutie. C'est aussi beau pour les yeux que pour le palais. Le mélange des saveurs les ingrédients & de la qualité tout y est. Mention spéciale à la bougie comestible.
Leurs cocktails étaient délicieux également. Le seul bémol pour moi était la lourdeur de chacun des plats, tous sans exception étaient soit frit, gras, fait avec de la crème, du fromage coulant, le pain baignant dans l'huile. C'était extrêmement riche, lourd & gras. J'ai eu mal au ventre durant la nuit. C'était tout de même très bon mais ça ne m'aurait pas déplu d'avoir quelques plats un peu plus « frais & léger » pour balancer le tout.
Ça ne m'empêche pas d'avoir adorer mon expérience & je reviendrai certainement essayer leur menu découverte. Cet endroit reste un incontournable pour moi. Également le fait d'apportez un tabouret pour y déposer notre sac à main à été très apprécié.
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Nous avons eu le plaisir de découvrir le menu anniversaire du restaurant de Jérôme Ferrer avec mon copain, & nous avons vraiment adoré notre expérience. Le service était absolument irréprochable : attentionné, professionnel & chaleureux du début à la fin. Chaque plat était très bon & parfaitement maîtrisé, même si nous aurions parfois aimé un peu plus d'audace ou de revisite dans les saveurs. Cela dit, la qualité des produits & l'exécution étaient indéniables, ce qui a largement compensé ce petit bémol. Une très belle expérience que nous recommandons sans hésiter.
Bonheur garanti. Le lieu est magnifique, ouvert, calme & lumineux. Le service est discret mais très chaleureux. L'expérience culinaire est une véritable merveille tant pour les yeux que pour la bouche. Il y avait longtemps que j'y étais allée & c'était pour Les Midis Gourmands.
De toute évidence, j'y retournerai très prochainement pour La Grande Table Gastronomique.
L'endroit incontournable pour profiter d'une étoile Michelin & a cette endroit, le 10 services & déstabilisant & la carte des vins aussi vertigineuse, pour une soirée inoubliable, il faut a tout coup allez à ce restaurant, vous allez adorer 🎉
MICHELIN
