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

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.

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Natalie

4.0

Enjoyed the whole experience. A bit disappointed that they didn't have the octopus carpaccio. The terrine was good & flavourful. A good substitute I suppose for the carpaccio. Sardines were pretty good. Neat that they're deboned. Would've liked a bit more of the tomato sauce. The seafood casserole was tasty & not heavy. Mussels I guess weren't in season cuz they were mini - the shells were big but the meat was no bigger than a thumbnail. Wines were good. The sommelier was helpful too.

Feb 24, 2024

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5.0

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.

Cindy

Octopus was delicious & chocolate mousse is to die for!! Warm & personalized service!

Dec 9, 2023

Nick

Food was delicious including the green salad. A little disappointed in the Octopus as a main dish though, it was more like an appetizer. Quantity was low & octopus a little tough.

Dec 3, 2023

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The service is excellent, they focus in giving you an experience of a lifetime & indeed it is, the wine list is unique & they known their wines but the best is the food, I had the cod & the octopus, both amazing.

Dec 17, 2022

We had a wonderful dinner at Ferreira. It was a birthday dinner & it couldn't have been more special. The service was efficient, yet personal. The octopus appetizer & sea bass were fantastic & the wine they suggested was perfect. All in all, a great meal.

Nov 9, 2022

I'm Portuguese visiting the city & of course we went to Ferreira. Good mix of ‘Portugal meets the world cuisine'. However for the Portuguese dishes on the menu & we do t regret at all. Excellent lagareiro octopus. Excellent wine menu. Execellent pastel de natas (felt like home in Lisbon). Excellent service. A must visit once you're in Montreal.

Nov 4, 2022

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