Ferreira Café
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Ferreira Café
5:30 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | 11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:45 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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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.
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Display Allwine(59) seafood(54) cafe(34) fish(34) portuguese(32) dessert(30) recommend(29) fresh(27) fruits de mer(26)Page 1 of 1 - 24 Reviews
Alastair
Really great seafood. The cod cake & fish of the day were delicious & the pasteis for dessert were spot on. Service was attentive & our server was very knowledgable. All in all, would highly recommend!View more
Peng
This was my favorite place for a long time for fresh seafood & fine dining.
However my latest visit is anything but pleasant.
I visit on a Monday evening, the place is still relatively busy as they recently received a Michelin recommendation. The host sit me at the bar, when I ask if I can take the seat at the end she said she would save it for other reservations. I have no problem with that but the seats remain empty til I left.
It took a while before anyone greeted me & take my orders. I'm a simple person & since I visited here so many times before I already know what I wanted & placed my order quickly: include a pan seared dore sole as my main dish.
Now here is the problem, I got a fish with a ruptured gallbladder, which happens once a while & can make the flesh very biter, it's a common problem when cleaning the fish. I made a mistake of not sending it back right away, as on the top side it was not so notable. But when I got to the bottom part it's so biter as the flesh has soaked up the gallbladder juices, I have to stop.
The stuff noticed that & ask me if everything is ok. I said I don't think the fish is cleaned( as in by the fish man) properly. That's when they got really defensive & keep saying that why they want to clean (meaning deboning) the fish for the customer, for the customer. But I doubt that would change anything about a gallbladder juice soaked fish. & the two of them keep saying that I should let them to'clean the fish' for me just killed all appetite for me.
I don't know what have change but clearly not what I expecting from a Michelin recommendation Restaurant.View more
J
We were visiting from Toronto to celebrate my mother's 82nd birthday & enjoyed her birthday dinner at Ferrerira. All the staff were most welcoming & made my mother's evening so special. We were fortunate to have a table by the kitchen & watched the chefs work their magic & appreciated their efforts in the fine details in preparing the dishes. We all had seafood & found the portions a good size but more importantly were fresh & delicious! The sardine & scallop ceviche apps should not be missed. The fresh grilled fish of the day was simple but so tasty & the bouillabaisse was cooked to perfection. Nicole, our server, was absolutely lovely! She was so kind to our family & provided dessert for our table. My mother was so touched by this gesture. We would like to thank the Ferreria team for going above & beyond to make my mother's Montreal birthday such a memorable one. Merci!View more
Don
Wonderful experience. Has the turbot fish for two. It was deboned at our table. Fun to watch the skill. It's the fastest fish in the ocean!View more
Bex
I had the pleasure of dining at Ferreira Cafe twice in four days, first for lunch & then for dinner. I have to tell you, if you are Montreal, this place is a must for at least a meal. The restaurant is elegant & gives a real "sense of occasion" without being stuffy or uptight. The staff is warm & helpful & is able to accommodate both French & English. I am so grateful that staff were extremely patient with my French, I'm still learning & need the practice! At time of writing, they still have the outdoor sitting, which looks very lovely but not my taste. The people looked very happy & it if decorated beautifully. & the food. Wowowowowow. At lunch we were told the specials & they were doing one of my favourite things as a special - salmon tartare. It was incredible. Probably the best salmon tartare I've ever had. The salmon was perfectly fresh, the dish was a perfectly balanced & seasoned & the intriguing garnishes were delightful. I will admit that everyone I spoke to for the rest of my time in Montreal had to listen to how excellent the salmon tartare was. I kept replaying in mind how very perfect it was. Our lunch waiter was extremely helpful with our wine selection - usually at lunch my dining partner & I would have white, but I've been having a palette issue & lost my taste for the more acidic whites. Our waiter suggested a rose that was the perfect companion to my meal & I greatly enjoyed it. Now for our dinner. After that perfect lunch I had a lot of confidence dinner would also be incredible. & it was! We took a dear friend to dinner & he was thrilled with every moment of dinner. We were so lucky & felt that we were seated at the best table in the house. My husband & friend indulged in a perfectly made Vesper & perfectly made Martini. I had a lovely glass of wine. None of us opted for the daily specials, but it was a very difficult decision. They all sounded so good, so did the menu! Our appetizers were all tasty, beautiful & so good to eat. Our friend marveled at the beauty of the restaurant & how amazing our table was. I have to make special mention of the sommelier, he was so very helpful in assisting us finding a white that was complimentary to all our mains & also one that I greatly enjoyed. I realize that losing the love of more acidic whites is a problem, & it was handled by the sommelier beautifully, thank you again. The portions were incredible & I don't mind telling you I couldn't finish mine. Our meals were presented beautifully - I had the bouillabaisse & it was presented in a Le Creuset in one of their intriguing shades of blue. My husband was also served his main in a Le Creuset, in a different share of blue! I'm trying to tell you, if you are Montreal or plan on being in Montreal, this place is a must for people who love fish & seafood. I'm already looking forward to the next time we are in Montreal & able to have a meal here. For me, it's lunchtime. I'll be thinking about the salmon tartare...View more
Tom
Our party of four started with cocktails & roasted sardines then ordered fruits de mer, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, sauteed chanterelles, & a fine bottle of vinho verde. Our somaleir helped us find a wine that pleased everyone. Our server, Nicole, struck the perfect balance between being attentive without being intrusive. A very fine meal in a sophisticated environment.View more
Charles
It was our second time at Ferreira with the first time being wonderful. We decided to go for our wedding anniversary while on a trip to Montreal. What a deception, the food was subpar for a restaurant that is that expensive. We ordered the seafood tower, the lobster & smoked fish were dry. The wine list was great & the wine very good (good job to the Somelier). After the tower, I really felt bad & did not really want to eat anything else. They should also update the restautant.View more
Sharon
It was a very busy Friday night when we arrived. Shortly after we got seated, our waitress Nicole kindly went over their daily specials & answered our questions with patience since it was our first visit there. She was knowledgeable, attentive & pleasant, so great first impression! We ordered a half dozen oysters, fish & seafood bouillabaisse & seafood rice casserole, with a tiger prawn for each. The texture & flavors are simply perfect & original, without being overpowered by the sauce. We were absolutely amazed by the quality & quantity of both dishes! Needless to say, we finished everything in the pot & loved every bite & wrapped up the night with a lovely dessert!View more
Claude
It was a crowded evening, but the owner managed seats for us. Of course the ambiant noise was terrible due to the number of customers... nevertheless, the fish was excellent. Cooked to perfection... & a perfect cooking is THE secret for a really good fish. Thanks for this & for your friendly welcomeView more
Fabio
Rice & fish dish was absolutely excellent. Recommended Portuguese wine Aldeia just ok & not a $22 4 ounce wine. Fish & potatoes soup was just ok. The monk fish is a nice touch. They should serve it with a piece of bread. Fried app Octopus very well done. Went with my wife & two daughters. Ordered adult meals. My 13 year old was offered a seafood linguini. It arrived extremely spicy & inedible. She took 2 bites & stopped eating. I tried it & it was too spicey for me. Our kids are accustomed to spices & eat adult dishes. After some time they check in we asked for the dish without spice. We would have appreciated knowing it was an arrabiata when ordering in the first place. He made another & charged $45 for both the one thrown away & the second which she did enjoy. $90 dollar linguini with shrimp & scallops. It took away from an otherwise good experience. I don't mind paying $460 for 2 adults & 2 kids if we eat the food & enjoy it, but the wine & pasta was a mishap. We felt like the manager should have used better judgment. Not sure if we will go back.View more
Loraine
Beautifully served fish in a buzzy restaurant. Excellent meal, great service. We had a very enjoyable evening.View more
Evan
Great fish & excellent service. Very likely to go back especially if a good friend pays for the experience.View more
Catharina
Lovely place for couples, business dinners, & family. Their menu has a great selection for fishes & wines. The Seabream & the grouper fishes with veggies on the side as entrees, along with fish ceviche & sardines as appetizers were simply all delicious. Their sommelier also helped us choose a wonderful white wine to accompany our meals.View more
John
Not so familiar with Portuguese food, but I think that was a plus for us, everything we tried was a bit unexpected in addition to being expertly prepared & delicious. We had a lovely scallop ceviche that was nuanced, not the lime bomb you often get (which I also like!) Fish & seafood is the reason to come, but the carnivores will be pleased with the ribeye & other trad meat dishes. The bar was happening, the cocktails & mocktails were fun & tasty. Our server was a total pro. All around great dining experience.View more
S
Ferreira is not was it used to be. We have been coming for 20 years & are now very disapointed by the declining quality. The cod was served with the skin on a puree of patatos (end of tale piece). The bouillabaisse was tasteless as if it cooked for 15 min.. & the grilled market fish was served with heated veggies & an orzo salad that could have come from any food court. We will sadly not be coming back.View more
J
Truly a top experience! Hands down the best execution on grilled sea bass I've ever had. Great touch with perfectly cooked veggies & humous on the side. If i had that every day & had to, I could give up steak, & I love steak! (I need to up my fish cooking game for sure). The sourdough bread to start was tasty. The octopus & squid appetizers were so simple but so tasty & again perfectly prepared. Great wine list, knowledgeable sommelier that made it fun. Service in general is excellent. Never ran out of water, & wine kept flowing. Next time I'll hope to sit watching the kitchen. On my list of top restaurants in the world.View more
Chantal
We flew to Mtl from Toronto for my birthday in January. Made a reso & told them we're flying in to spend my bday dinner at Café Ferreira & it was fabulous! They wished me a happy birthday & were so sweet. We started with the grilled sardines (so yummy, we always have them) & a glass of champagne! Them moved on to the fish filet of the day (never dissapoints it was amazing) with the perfect Portuguese wine recommended by our wait person. & she surprised us with a selection of miniature version of their most popular desserts, on the house & more birthday wishes. This is THE best seafood restaurant in Mtl...I highly recommend it. The atmosphere is chic yet not intimidating at all, the food is fabulous & the service is exceptional! In a city where good food is the norm, Café Ferreira's food & service is hors pairs!View more
Simon
My favorite restaurant in Montreal. Incredible selection of fresh fish, & our waiter was so helpful in describing them as well as a great recommendation for Portuguese wine. The atmosphere is vibrant but not noisy, & we could see both the fresh fish display & the open kitchen, A wonderful experience.View more
Hesham
Great selection of fish plates & then some daily specials. specials. I am sorry but when the main dishes came I started on my salmon & after I finished I started to take pictures of the other dishes. It was all great.View more
Jenny
I went with a few friends & we all love the food being prepared so freshly. We can see lots of employees working seriously in the open kitchen preparing the food. They seem to know what they are doing, especially the person who prepares the fresh fish.
We enjoyed the food & the good service. Thank you Ferreira Cafe for the good experience.View more
via LibroAlways a great experience. Seafood is exceptional & the whole fish super fresh. My favorite the Acara for appetizer 🤗
via LibroExcellent Food & Service. Anything fish or seafood is a winner. Ceviche is one of the best. The sole is wonderful. The seafood casserole is generous & cooked to perfection. Love the generous serving of perfectly cooked vegetables which accompany most dishes. Restaurant ambience is welcoming, & the music is great & not too loud. Highly recommend.