If Ferreira Café has quickly established itself as one of the best restaurants in town, there is no mystery: a visionary owner, an inspired chef, high quality products and a talented and dedicated team. In Montreal, Ferreira Café gives the Portuguese cuisine all its nobility.
Reviewers describe Ferreira Café as an elegant, intimate setting with chic Portuguese influences and a strong focus on fresh seafood. The menu is praised for beautifully balanced dishes, high quality ingredients, and care in both flavors and presentation. The service is repeatedly described as attentive, knowledgeable, and professional, though a few guests note occasional lapses when the restaurant is busy. Many guests praise standout items such as octopus, black cod, bouillabaisse, and other seafood specialties, with compliments on generous portions and thoughtful pairings. The wine list and cocktails receive frequent praise, and the open kitchen adds to the lively, upscale vibe. Prices are described as high and some feel value does not always match the cost, along with occasional notes about additional charges for bread or olives. A few reviews note noise level or occasional off nights where dishes arrive not as hot as expected, but the overall sentiment remains highly favorable. Overall, Ferreira Café stands out in Montreal for authentic Portuguese dining and top-tier seafood, delivering a refined yet welcoming experience that many would happily return for.
Our appetizers were amazing, dessert was incredible, the mains are nothing to talk about.
It's pricey- be prepared to spend $60-130 per main ans $30 per appetizer.
They short pour wine- supposed to be 5oz. was 3.5oz - 4 oz. Seriously by the glass was a rip off.
It's a corporate credit card restaurant if you know what I mean.
Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! The atmosphere was warm & welcoming from the moment we walked in. Our server was attentive & knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. The food was exceptional - fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, & beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. The portions were generous & well worth the price. The restaurant was clean & well-maintained, & despite being busy, we didn't feel rushed. The dessert was the perfect ending to our meal. We'll definitely be returning soon & would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal & excellent service. Five stars!
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It was my first time dining at Ferreira Café, & I truly loved the experience. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the elegance of the space. The Portuguese azulejo bar, refined wood details, & soft lighting create an atmosphere that feels both chic & inviting.
The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish was beautifully balanced & made with incredibly fresh ingredients, many inspired by Portuguese terroir. The attention to detail was evident in both the flavors & the presentation.
The service was excellent: attentive, professional, & warm, without ever feeling overwhelming. I felt well taken care of throughout the evening, yet completely at ease.
Ferreira Café left a wonderful first impression. Everything, from the cuisine to the setting & the service, came together effortlessly. I would gladly return & highly recommend it, whether for a business dinner, a night out with friends, or a special occasion.
It was our first visit to Ferreira Cafe. The service was excellent. Our sever Marco was very knowledgeable. We ordered the appetizers of Eggplant & the house cures smoke salmon. Both were very tasty & satisfying. For our Entree/Mains we both ordered the House dish of 30 years. Black Cod. The entree was tasty but it failed in one major area. It was Luke warm & not HOT. Whereas our server came over to ask if we were enjoying our appetizer, no one came over & asked how our first bites of our entree were & we were also not offered fresh ground pepper. In 2026 it is very RARE not to be served HOT food when fine dining. If I had that experience previously on a return visit to a restaurant I will ask for the food to be hot. At the end of the meal we still were not asked how our meal was. I finally volunteered that the fish was Luke warm & food taste much better HOT. The response was weak & tepid. No apology. Just,'I'll Let the Kitchen know'. We were sitting behind the glass wall watching the cooking. There were a lot of staff. Whether it was the fault of the waiter or the expediter is moot. No apology & weak response is not a very guest or customer centric friendly answer. We eat out for dinner every Saturday night. The enjoyment of he meal includes the food, how it is prepared & service, the service & the atmosphere. We will probably give Ferreira another try sometime in the future. But when I am paying $299 for two. I expect better from a seasoned restaurant. Why would any restaurant be satisfied with serving lukewarm warm food?As in any retail experience? Your last touch is the most important. It was poor here. I will tell friends my unvarnished experience & hopefully this is a one off.
Best Portuguese restaurant in Montreal!!!!
I had such an amazing experience here. My friend & I visited Montreal during weekends & we chose this restaurant to try first, & we were so impressed by how nice staffs were, how good the foods were, & terrific service!!
The food was flawless with perfect balance. We reserved a bar but asked to change it to a main table if possible. They helped us secure the table & even offered a glass of wine for free while waiting.
I visit Montreal at least once a month & this will be my next go-to restaurant.
I appreciate how generous you guys are. & wonderful chefs !!
The ingredients are so fresh & fine.
My girlfriend & I booked this restaurant for Valentine's Day. She has severe allergies to milk, eggs, & all nuts. We clearly informed the waiter of her allergies so the kitchen could modify the menu accordingly.
Everything seemed fine until the main course. After just one bite of the polenta, she immediately began experiencing an allergic reaction. The staff later confirmed that the dish did contain allergens because the kitchen had mixed up the orders.
We asked to leave right away to go to the hospital, but the situation was made worse when the restaurant could not locate our coats. We had to wait an additional 10 minutes while they searched for them, delaying our departure during a medical emergency.
We then spent five hours in the hospital resuscitation room.
What was meant to be a special Valentine's evening turned into a frightening experience. We expected far better from a high-end restaurant, especially when it comes to handling serious, life-threatening allergies.
It offers Portuguese cuisine. Their food is excellent & the servers are extremely respectful & ready to help with your choice of food & drink. It is a bit pricy. You may go as a couple or with friends. I don't recommend it for small children although there is no issue taking them there. But children may appreciate simpler food
Service très accueillant & efficace pour un lunch d'affaires. Plats excellents, la pieuvre est de qualité & le risotto au canard est très bien servi. Mention spéciale également à l'assortiment de desserts.
Une expérience hors du commun! Je fréquente cet établissement depuis plus de 20 ans & je constate que la qualité des aliments, du service, de l'accueil & de l'ambiance ne font que grandir à chaque visite. Carlos, Sandra, on sent que l'équipe est passionnée & engagée & c'est tout à votre honneur! Bravo de garder cette flamme bien allumée depuis bientôt 30 ans! Au plaisir, abraço!!
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Café intimiste, excellent, incontournable.
Le service est génial, les plats sont extrêmement bien préparés & l'ambiance est super.
La fraîcheur des poissons, la délicatesse de la cuisson rendent ce lieu incontournable.
À découvrir !
Les cocktails avec ou sans alcools sont divins.
Le vins parfaitement choisi.
L'endroit est situé en plein centre-ville.
Mon expérience pour le 2e service du nouvel ans nous a pas impressionné. Le plateau de fruits de mer étais ordinaire, aucune sauce à par celle à cocktail était servie avec. Pas de beurre à l'ail qui est l'essentiel. N'avais pas de goût, aucune assaisonnement pour le tout. Le plat principal était correct. Le dessert était pas super. Le mix huile d'olive & chocolat laisse à désirer. Je vois qu'ils ont versé 3 types différents de champagne & ont pas voulu nous servir celui qu'on a demandé, nous ont retiré les verres pour les changer. Vraiment n'importe quoi. Vraiment déçu de cette première expérience qui sera la dernière surtout pour 300$ chacune.
The food was good; however, the service was disappointing.
From the start, the waiter's behaviour was unprofessional. While I was placing our order, he walked away to serve another table & later seemed uncomfortable when we said we did not want any starters.
When my brother's sea bass was served, we were not asked whether we would like the head & tail removed. This was surprising, as a neighbouring table received the same dish properly prepared by another waiter.
The situation became more awkward when the bill arrived. I chose not to add a tip, but the waiter insisted that the minimum was 15% & selected it himself on the card machine without my consent.
I normally have no issue tipping & respect hospitality staff, but on this occasion the service & attitude significantly detracted from the experience.
