Ferreira Café

Mark

5.0

A very lively & busy restaurant for a good reason, the food & service was excellent. Crispy octopus may have been my favourite dish on my entire trip in Montreal. I will be back again to try more.

Charlie

5.0

We absolutely loved it, fantastic!! No surprise its Michelin guide recommended - it was so very good. We had the presunto pata negra & sardine appetizers. Then everyone of our meals were outstanding which we ultimately shared as a family of 4. Our top favorite, the Octopus lagareiro, cod, & rice with seafood. Our kids were over the moon loving it. We've been to Portugal, New England, NJ & have tried many pasties de nata. Get this dessert & get the cheesecake - you will thank us later - amazing!!

Ana

5.0

Other than the fact that it got too loud with music on top of a packed house, we loved our meal. We were a group of 7 & everyone loved their appetizers & meal. Consider sharing the appetizers if you are ordering main dishes. Among the dishes at our table, the bouillabaisse, seafood rice, rice with duck, king mushrooms, & octopus. All were beautiful & perfectly prepared & served. The salad with tomatoes was delicious. The tomatoes were very tasty & the mustard based dressing was perfect

Frédérick

5.0

Authentic Portuguese restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious. Portions are on the small side. Lots of wine options. The carabineros is a smoke show, doesn't contain any meat. My favorite was the crispy octopus with the steak.

Natalya

5.0

Place is packed, & tables are a bit tight. But it's a place worth a visit. Everything we ordered was very tasty: blackened cod, grilled octopus, seafood bouillabaisse, seafood rice. All amazing! We also split desserts: cheesecake & creme brulee.

Lori

5.0

My sister recommended this restaurant to us. We made a reservation on the Open table app & had an extraordinary experience. A lovely ambience & fantastic staff, but even better food! We tried the octopus starter & some oysters, for dinner we ordered the halibut & black cod followed by the chocolate mousse dessert. Our server Michael was chatty & made the evening even more enjoyable.

Thomas

5.0

I have been many times over the last 16 years & have been blown away with the quality of the food, exceptional service & experience each time. 100% recommend! From their mainstays like the blackened cod, the octopus, their fresh fish & seafood selection is always impeccable.

Carlos has also been importing his wines & olive oil so you can enjoy them at the restaurant & also buy the amazing olive oil to take home… We go through litres a year.

If you're visiting Montreal this is a must on your list (reservations strongly recommended) they are busy year round.

Susie

3.0

There is one option for small 8oz steak, fillet mignon. I wanted ribeye which only comes in 16 oz & all other options are for 2 people really, so I had fish. But I wanted steak. It's not a big choice. Seafood side better if you like mussels & octopus. The service is amazing.

Blue

2.0

Very disappointed by the food.
The appetizer tasted fishy, & the bouillabaisse… is not a bouillabaisse.
On a positive note, the octopus was good.

TRoberts

5.0

Ferreira Café - A Truly Exceptional Portuguese Dining Experience

My visit to Ferreira Café was nothing short of extraordinary. Their cuisine is truly amazing, showcasing a perfect blend of creativity, quality, & authentic Portuguese flavors. From start to finish, every dish felt like a carefully crafted work of art.

We began with their signature appetizer, the Crispy Octopus & the Seafood Platter & both were spectacular. The presentation was beautiful, & each bite was well-balanced & full of flavor. It set the tone for what became an unforgettable dining experience.

The main courses were just as impressive. The'Fresh Catch from the Market & Portugal' lived up to its name: fresh, soft, & rich in flavor. The Fish & Seafood Bouillabaisse & the Lagareiro Octopus were incredibly savory & deeply satisfying. & the Tomahawk? An absolute masterpiece, perfectly cooked & bursting with flavor. It was truly one of the highlights of the night.

The cocktails were equally impressive. The Negroni, Filthy Martini, & Gaia were crafted with precision & tasted like works of art in a glass. The sommelier's champagne & wine recommendations were spot-on, & we thoroughly enjoyed every selection he made.

With great ambiance, friendly staff, & outstanding service, Ferreira Café delivered a memorable dining experience from beginning to end. As my first time enjoying Portuguese cuisine, I couldn't have asked for a better introduction. This restaurant is truly worth visiting.