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Ferreira Café

Downtown
4.7$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:45 am
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PortugueseSeafood/FishMediterraneanGrillGluten-free OptionsCateringFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarPrepared Meals
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Ferreira Café delivers an authentic exploration of Portuguese coastal traditions through a meticulous focus on fresh seafood and imported Mediterranean ingredients. The menu centers on expertly prepared salt cod, succulent grilled octopus, and daily catches finished with high-quality olive oil and sea salt. Each dish emphasizes the natural integrity of the raw components, reflecting the rugged and vibrant culinary landscape of the Iberian Peninsula. The atmosphere combines minimalist aesthetic choices with warm lighting to highlight the bustling activity of the kitchen and the bar. Patrons interact with a selection of regional vintages that complement the salinity and brightness found throughout the oceanic flavor profiles. Every plate serves as a direct representation of traditional preparation methods modernized for a contemporary culinary environment while maintaining respect for deep-rooted heritage.

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Reviews for Ferreira Café

Food
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on Google4.6 (2200+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

Ferreira Café is widely regarded as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic Portuguese seafood, consistently praised for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and sophisticated atmosphere. Many patrons highlight signature dishes like the blackened cod, crispy octopus, and various seafood risottos, often noting that the food is beautifully prepared and full of flavor. While the service is frequently described as attentive, professional, and efficient, creating an energetic and upscale dining experience, some guests have expressed concerns regarding inconsistent portion sizes, high pricing, and occasional issues with food temperature or service pacing during busy periods. Despite mixed feedback on extra charges and the noise level in the dining room, the majority of visitors find the restaurant to be an excellent choice for special occasions or business meals, frequently recommending it for its culinary mastery and vibrant, chic setting.
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Le risotto au canard est renversant, les pasteis de nata délicieuses, le service impeccable & efficace, ambiance chaleureuse.

Nov 18, 2023
on Google

Was really good!

Nov 17, 2023
on Google

Délicieux. Tout est dit.

Nov 17, 2023
on Google

Sur invitation d'un fournisseur pour un événement. Nous avons été gâté sur tous les points. Bon vin, bon repas & bon dessert.

Nov 13, 2023
on Google

Très bel établissement, personnel très professionnel & courtois. La repas était somptueux!

Nov 13, 2023
on Google

My favorite restaurant in Montreal. Incredible selection of fresh fish, & our waiter was so helpful in describing them as well as a great recommendation for Portuguese wine. The atmosphere is vibrant but not noisy, & we could see both the fresh fish display & the open kitchen, A wonderful experience.

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

Insanely the best Portuguese restaurant in the city. Longest lasting, amazing staff, excellent service & the cuisine is just on a whole other level. If you haven't tried this place please do. The upscale vibe & setting makes it perfect for a fancy date night or a night out with the girls

Nov 1, 2023
on Google

Great selection of fish plates & then some daily specials. specials. I am sorry but when the main dishes came I started on my salmon & after I finished I started to take pictures of the other dishes. It was all great.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Steak & Bouillabaisse were very good!

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Funny story. I was with a visitor, & it was time to eat but so late that many places were closed. I did a quick Google search as we wandered in the rain for a nearby spot that was decent but affordable. I chose this establishment, as I recognized the name & assumed that as it was Ferreira CAFÉ, that it was the simplified bistro/café within the Ferreira restaurant group. I was expecting a small selection of soups, salads, paninis, viennoisseries, coffee. While I might have gotten clued in when we were asked if we had had reservations, I only fully realized my enormous mistake once we were smoothly seated, our wet coats taken to the cloak room, & I opened the menu & started examining it. 🫠😆 Omg. I was mortified. I am currently at a point in my life where I am conserving the last few dollars on my Starbucks account as a special treat for myself for around the Winter Holidays. I am not at a point in my life where I can casually wander into one of Montreal's most famous fine dining experiences. Fortunately, it was simply funny, & we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at a pleasantrestaurantwith excellent service. I ordered the bread basket... in part because I actually wasn't very hungry, & also because I wasso mortified & it was $5. It was a small sliced fresh crusty sourdough roll with a wonderful fluffy, soft crumb, served to perfection with little cups of herbaceous olive oil & seasoned olives. We shared the tasting dessert plate of their Portugese specialties, which was simply everything I could have possibly wanted, tasty & beautifully presented. Rich, creamy chocolate mousse, delicate rice pudding, warm churros. Perfection. Not only do I have a new amusing vignette to share in conversation, but I have finally been to the one & only Ferreira Café. Which is not a café. Don't make my mistake!

Oct 27, 2023
on Google