Si le restaurant Ferreira Café s’est rapidement établi comme l’une des meilleures tables en ville, il n’y a pas de mystère : un propriétaire visionnaire, un chef inspiré, des produits de grande qualité et une équipe compétente et dévouée. À Montréal, le Ferreira Café donne à la cuisine portugaise toutes ses lettres de noblesse.
Ferreira Café est salué pour son cadre élégant et chaleureux et pour une cuisine fraîche et raffinée inspirée des saveurs portugaises, avec des plats comme poulpe croustillant, morue noire et bouillabaisse, accompagnés de vins bien choisis. Le service est généralement attentif et professionnel, l'ambiance est chic mais parfois animée et bruyante. L'addition est parfois considérée comme élevée et certains commentaires pointent des frais supplémentaires peu transparents, ainsi que des portions qui peuvent sembler petites ou des plats servis tièdes. L'établissement est recommandé pour des dîners d'affaires, des repas entre amis ou des occasions spéciales et est souvent perçu comme l'une des meilleures adresses portugaises de Montréal, bien que les expériences varient selon les soirées et les tables.
Wonderful experience. We made reservations at 3pm while they were actually closing for the afternoon (their system error) & they still sat us. They were extremely warm & inviting despite the mixup. The ambiance was very nice. Think jazz bar meets fine dining. Our server suggested an amazing white wine. The food was unforgettable starting from the bread. The fried squid appetizer was exceptional. We shared the fresh red snapper & it was very good. However, the duck risotto was life changing. I'll definitely be back!!
I had the pleasure of dining at Ferreira Cafe twice in four days, first for lunch & then for dinner. I have to tell you, if you are Montreal, this place is a must for at least a meal. The restaurant is elegant & gives a real "sense of occasion" without being stuffy or uptight. The staff is warm & helpful & is able to accommodate both French & English. I am so grateful that staff were extremely patient with my French, I'm still learning & need the practice! At time of writing, they still have the outdoor sitting, which looks very lovely but not my taste. The people looked very happy & it if decorated beautifully. & the food. Wowowowowow. At lunch we were told the specials & they were doing one of my favourite things as a special - salmon tartare. It was incredible. Probably the best salmon tartare I've ever had. The salmon was perfectly fresh, the dish was a perfectly balanced & seasoned & the intriguing garnishes were delightful. I will admit that everyone I spoke to for the rest of my time in Montreal had to listen to how excellent the salmon tartare was. I kept replaying in mind how very perfect it was. Our lunch waiter was extremely helpful with our wine selection - usually at lunch my dining partner & I would have white, but I've been having a palette issue & lost my taste for the more acidic whites. Our waiter suggested a rose that was the perfect companion to my meal & I greatly enjoyed it. Now for our dinner. After that perfect lunch I had a lot of confidence dinner would also be incredible. & it was! We took a dear friend to dinner & he was thrilled with every moment of dinner. We were so lucky & felt that we were seated at the best table in the house. My husband & friend indulged in a perfectly made Vesper & perfectly made Martini. I had a lovely glass of wine. None of us opted for the daily specials, but it was a very difficult decision. They all sounded so good, so did the menu! Our appetizers were all tasty, beautiful & so good to eat. Our friend marveled at the beauty of the restaurant & how amazing our table was. I have to make special mention of the sommelier, he was so very helpful in assisting us finding a white that was complimentary to all our mains & also one that I greatly enjoyed. I realize that losing the love of more acidic whites is a problem, & it was handled by the sommelier beautifully, thank you again. The portions were incredible & I don't mind telling you I couldn't finish mine. Our meals were presented beautifully - I had the bouillabaisse & it was presented in a Le Creuset in one of their intriguing shades of blue. My husband was also served his main in a Le Creuset, in a different share of blue! I'm trying to tell you, if you are Montreal or plan on being in Montreal, this place is a must for people who love fish & seafood. I'm already looking forward to the next time we are in Montreal & able to have a meal here. For me, it's lunchtime. I'll be thinking about the salmon tartare...
6 sept. 2024
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Food: Exceptionally fresh seafood. We ordered: 1) Seafood Platter: if you have two or more diners, don't second guess. Just get it. 2) Roasted Sardines: one of our favorite dishes of the night. 3) Daily Catch: Incredible sea bream with an amazing chickpea salad & veggies. Everything perfectly cooked & seasoned. 4) Bouillabaisse: Highlight of the night. A must-try dish. Service: Top notch. Attentive but not overbearing despite the fact that it was super super busy even on a Monday night. Ambiance: We were seated in a quieter corner in the back & it was very nice.
Really nice & fresh seafood. Black cod is superb. Seafood rice casserole is well executed. Seating is comfy. A busy place, so reservation is a must. Would recommend.
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.
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
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.
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!
This place was great! The food was fresh & delicious & the service was more than excellent! Everyone was nice & they explained to us the menu with patience! The wine bottles are cheaper compared to other restaurants around the neighborhood Also, I loved how fresh the seafood was & how they can cook certain plates to your liking too! The dessert platter just added to all the amazing dishes we tried.
I went with a few friends & we all love the food being prepared so freshly. We can see lots of employees working seriously in the open kitchen preparing the food. They seem to know what they are doing, especially the person who prepares the fresh fish.
We enjoyed the food & the good service. Thank you Ferreira Cafe for the good experience.
16 sept. 2023
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Thank you Evan & Jean Francois - great service:)
The ambiance here is amazing/ romantic/ fun !
The food is fresh & delicious thank you ! Also the best espresso martini !
Huge thanks to Fernando & Brenda for making our experience all that much better :)
It was my second time at Ferreira cafe. Definitely on my top list restaurant :) totally recommand if you're into seafood since everything's always fresh. Will visit again for sure !
First time at Ferreira's. We were 20 minutes late for our reservation because of traffic & finding parking. Although a bit pricey, the food & service were excellent. The restaurant was full for the dinner service, lovely decor, & staff were very friendly. I had the Bouillabaisse, the seafood was fresh, coriander spiced sauce was well balanced. My wife had the duck confit risotto which was also excellent. Service was fast. I felt at times that the staff were hovering, but they did not pressure us. I would definitely return.
25 sept. 2022
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We have had the pleasure twice of dining at Cafe Ferreira & both times have been wonderful! Last night we had oysters that we terrific & we split a whole sea bass that was perfectly prepared with simplicity & elegance. The vegetables were cooked perfectly Al dente, & the lemon pan a cotta with fresh fruit was a lovely ending to our meal. The service is professional & attentive. Ambience is lovely.
