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Ferreira Café

Downtown
4.7$$$
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Ferreira Café Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
PortugueseSeafood/FishMediterraneanGrillGluten-free OptionsCateringFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarPrepared Meals

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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Reviews for Ferreira Café

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Review Summary

Ferreira Café is described as an elegant, lively institution for Portuguese dining, with refined decor, warm hospitality, and an open kitchen that adds energy to the meal. The seafood and Portuguese dishes are frequently highlighted as fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with standout items like octopus and black cod praised by many guests. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and knowledge, and the wine list and desserts are noted as excellent. Some visits note premium pricing and occasional inconsistencies such as food not arriving hot or slower service during peak times, leading some to question value. Overall, these reviews converge on Ferreira Café as a memorable Montreal dining destination for special occasions, business meals, or a lively night out, while a handful of experiences suggest room for refinement.
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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.

Feb 24, 2024
on Google

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

Dec 9, 2023
on Google

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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5.0

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
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5.0

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
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5.0

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