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.
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.
Highly recommend reservation. One of the best Portuguese seafood restaurants. Every dish was cooked to perfection, wished I could have tried every dish on the menu.
Excellent restaurant! Belle terrasse, nourriture incroyable & portions généreuses ! Note spéciale à notre serveuse qui nous a offert un super service ! Tout était parfait !
Just an update as I frequent Ferreira whenever I can. I was having some important friends visiting Montreal from the US & I wanted to make a strong impression (5 adults 3 children). Ferreira never disappoints. From the amazing attentive service, seafood tower, to the Tomahawk steaks - OUTSTANDING. We've always had an amazing experience here & is in my opinion one of the top tables in all of Montreal, dare I saw North Ameica (& I travel A LOT). Wine selection from the sommelier was perfect & helped us select a wide variety of wines from Portugal. Fantastic experience for the money. Worth every dollar. Love love love Ferreira. Keep up the great work.
Enfin sur la fameuse terrasse du Ferreira. ;) service excellent. Notre serveuse est gentille & très serviable. Très bon conseil pour le vin. L'entrée Aubergine burrata est notre coup de coeur. Suivi de très proche par l'entrée de tomates. L'atmosphère est digne de Le rue Peel & de son côté Jet set. Très accueillant nous avons eu 4 places sur la terrasse sans aucune réservation. Une place iconique à visiter à Montréal. En espérant que le service d'incendie de Mtl nous laisse terminer notre lunch ;)
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!
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 welcome
Serviço do mais prestável e prático que já vi. Comida com ótima apresentaçao e sabor espetacular, a fazer justiça aos pratos portugueses. Altamente recomendado.
Delightfully surprised by this restaurant close to our hotel in downtown Montreal. We enjoyed the seafood platter & wine in their outdoor patio before heading back home. The perfect ending to our anniversary trip!
Jul 5, 2024
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This was our first time visiting & has high expectations. The service was very good with attentive & genuine staff. Unfortunately, we felt like the food did not justify the price. The appetizer we wanted was not available for lack of ingredients, the other option we eventually went with (tomato salad) was overpriced in our opinion & the sides of vegetables for the catch of the day felt like an afterthought (steamed cauliflower, carrot & brocoli).
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.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ferreira Cafe for the Grand Prix, it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. Service was impeccable. Menu was a delightful mix.
