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.
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.
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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dining at the Ferreira Cafe was an exquisite culinary experience from start to finish. The moment we stepped into the beautifully decorated establishment, we were greeted with warm & attentive service that set the tone for the evening. The seafood offerings were truly exceptional, with the blackened cod standing out as a masterpiece of flavor & presentation. Each bite was a delightful blend of perfectly balanced spices & melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, showcasing the chef's impeccable skill & passion for Portuguese cuisine. The ambiance of the Ferreira Cafe is equally impressive, combining sophisticated decor with a cozy & inviting atmosphere that made our dining experience truly memorable. The attention to detail in both the food & the surroundings is evident, creating a perfect harmony that elevates the entire dining experience. For anyone seeking an outstanding meal in an elegant setting, I highly recommend the Ferreira Cafe. It is a gem that promises an unforgettable culinary journey. We will undoubtedly be returning to savor more of their delectable dishes.
May 19, 2024
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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.
Had dinner here last night on recommendations from a friend. Decor is awesome, very inviting. Waiter was knowledgeable & super helpful. Menu is Portuguese seafood oriented & small but many specials greatly expanded it. Wine list is impressive although not many bottles below $100. Had two restaurant standards: the black cod in port reduction & the bouillabaisse, both outstanding, accompanied by a slightly spicy dry Douro white wine. Pastais de nata for dessert that was better than what we found in Lisbon. Overall outstanding!
One of the best seafood places in Montreal , great for a business lunch or a quick dinner after work . Service was a little slow & there's this feeling that they're always trying to force sell you something . The greeters at the door are amazing though one of the best
Meilleure restaurant ! La grosseur des plats pour le prix était très bien! Le service était excellent: mon conjoint & moi avions pris deux plats principaux qu'on voulait partager les serveurs nous servaient carrément les portions dans nos assiettes respectives. Le serveur demande si tu aime ta boisson & le change au besoin! La nourriture est fantastique (non seulement au goût mais le soins dans l'esthétique de l'assiette aussi). Rien à re dire si vous aimez les poissons fruits de mer !
Expérience inoubliable. Il y a des années que je n'y était pas allé & c'est toujours aussi bon & accueillant. Cependant, j'aurais aimé qu'on me dise qu'il y a de la canelle sur vos pasteis de natas.
What a lucky find! Food is exquisite & better than we found when we were in Lisbon. The wine list was crazy good too- had a rare Italian bottle we have difficulty finding even in Tuscany! Worth a visit for sure.
Mar 30, 2024
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They serve wonderful Portuguese food in this upscale downtown restaurant. Excellent attentive service. Was not expecting that choice of music but good ambiance
Former colleague recommended this place to me if I visited Montreal, & this will be one of the top 10 restaurants on my list 1. Definitely ask for the bread service, the olive oil served tastes so good you want to drink it. 2. We ordered cod ceviche, octopus for starters...soft octopus grilled to perfection. Ceviche marinade was so tasty, very balanced. 3. Mains we took signature seafood casserole with rice & more octopus with potatoes. OMG the octopus was just unbelievable soft & buttery. Great service from the team, they predicted our every wish. Must stop if you are visiting Montreal, I envy the locals 😁
One of the best meals I ever had. Totally worth the visit, will definitely come back. Had the ceviche octopus appetizer & the rice & sea food casserole with lobster.
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.
