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.
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.
Apr 13, 2024
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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.
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.
We visited this place for dinner on Monday evening & it was full. The place had a great vibe to it. Service was fabulous - special mention to Sara who was serving our table. Every server took care of small details which was refreshing in post-covid era for me. Food was delicious & highly recommend getting the tuna tartare. The only thing which was not in sync was the bread served as it was not fresh.
I had the chance to be able to experience this wonderful restaurant with friends & it was wonderful. From the food we ordered to the service we have received, this has to be one of the finest restaurants in Montreal. Great place to eat if you are in the city, I highly recommend!
Food & service are out of this world! Michael Bergeron our waiter was honestly the most fun & nice waiter we've ever had. He was very attentive to our needs & he really knew his menu. Very professional. We had a view to the kitchen & the chefs were calm & everything was clean. & the oysters...omg...the oysters were the best i've ever had! Very meaty & fresh! I will definitely go back & totally recommend! Thank you
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.
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.
