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.
Ferreira Café - A Truly Exceptional Portuguese Dining Experience
My visit to Ferreira Café was nothing short of extraordinary. Their cuisine is truly amazing, showcasing a perfect blend of creativity, quality, & authentic Portuguese flavors. From start to finish, every dish felt like a carefully crafted work of art.
We began with their signature appetizer, the Crispy Octopus & the Seafood Platter & both were spectacular. The presentation was beautiful, & each bite was well-balanced & full of flavor. It set the tone for what became an unforgettable dining experience.
The main courses were just as impressive. The'Fresh Catch from the Market & Portugal' lived up to its name: fresh, soft, & rich in flavor. The Fish & Seafood Bouillabaisse & the Lagareiro Octopus were incredibly savory & deeply satisfying. & the Tomahawk? An absolute masterpiece, perfectly cooked & bursting with flavor. It was truly one of the highlights of the night.
The cocktails were equally impressive. The Negroni, Filthy Martini, & Gaia were crafted with precision & tasted like works of art in a glass. The sommelier's champagne & wine recommendations were spot-on, & we thoroughly enjoyed every selection he made.
With great ambiance, friendly staff, & outstanding service, Ferreira Café delivered a memorable dining experience from beginning to end. As my first time enjoying Portuguese cuisine, I couldn't have asked for a better introduction. This restaurant is truly worth visiting.
28 nov. 2025
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Ferreira Café is an exceptional dining experience that beautifully blends elegance with warmth. From the moment I arrived, the service was outstanding-attentive, friendly, & professional without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made sure every detail was perfect, enhancing the overall experience. I ordered the ceviche & the octopus, & both dishes were prepared to absolute perfection. The ceviche was fresh, vibrant, & bursting with flavor, while the octopus was tender, expertly grilled, & beautifully presented. Each bite reflected the chef's skill & dedication to quality ingredients. The atmosphere of the restaurant added to the experience-sophisticated yet comfortable, ideal for both casual & special occasions. Ferreira Café truly delivers on every level, from service to cuisine. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal in a refined yet welcoming setting.
Not enough praising for this gem!! I have not been wowed by a restaurant this way since April 2023. Service is absolutely top top notch, attentive to the slightest details. Wine list is impressive. Cocktails are also crafted quasi perfecto (I'm a big bartending aficionado & love my big ice cubes), that aside cocktails are excellent. Food... EVERYTHING is excellent. Went with a big foodie party & we love sharing, so got to try multiple things, the octopus both as appetizer & main, the sardines, the cod cake, the duck with risotto you name it! & the desserts!!!! Their pasteis de nata, the mouse etc etc are amazing, they have a great sharing dessert degustation plate highly recommended. Loved the open kitchen behind glass with everyone moving in full sync. Highly recommended!
Tried this Portuguese restaurant after noticing the red Michelin sign at the entrance. Overall, a great surprise - creative dishes at very fair prices. With a bottle of wine & dessert, dinner for two was CAD 310, which felt reasonable for a Michelin place.
Ham 🌟🌟🌟🌟- tasty, rich fat, but tiny portion. Fun fact: menu says'the best ham in the world.' When I asked who decided that, the waiter said,'they did' lol
Black Tiger Prawns 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - grilled perfectly, with mild chili oil & scallions.
Scallop Crudo (Ceviche) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- the highlight, fresh & sweet, with fruity dressing, strawberries, & crispy chips.
I am very impressed with my dining experience at Ferreira.
I normally don't do Google reviews, but I think they deserve my time writing it.
I walked in to the restaurant without a reservation. From the step into the entrance until the step exited the restaurant, it's been awhile for me to have such an enjoyment from a meal dining.
Chefs at Ferreira has a very skillful technique. They are very considerate in details.
Each dish has been prepared beautifully & with details of temperature control as well as precisely into the time for your consumption. We ordered the seafood rice casserole. It's very flavorful with fresh ingredients. It was cooked perfectly with the sauce just perfectly reduced. When it came to your table, still have some sauce there when it came to your table & rice was just right. After your first serving, the sauce the absorbed completely by the rice & rice texture became a bit soften. This is where impressed me the most. The chef not only takes care of your first sensation, also making sure the dish stays good until the last bite.
The crispy octopus was also a hit, which I ordered a second helping.
Duck risotto is to die for as well.
The fresh catch of the day, we had seabass. The service from the servers no matter from ordering or to serving, they are experienced with the traditional service we can hardly see in the new restaurants in the recent years.
Nevertheless, they still offer frothed milk on the side when they serve you coffee.
I am just a tourist to Montreal,
this hearty meal completed my trip.
I think they deserve at least one star from Michelin & a place in the Best 100 Canada's Restaurants.
29 août 2025
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Attend this restaurant for my birthday. This is a Portuguese Michelin mentioned restaurant offers various types of seafood & fish as well as steak. Started with the octopus & it was fantastic. Main course was the Rice & Seafood & also very tasty. dessert was Pasteis de Nata, 2 small Portuguese custard tarts. This is my favorite dessert. They were good, but still prefer them directly from Portugal. Overall a great experience.
Great restaurant to enjoy delicious Portuguese meal! Great seafood selection, from fresh oysters to grilled octopus! The after 9pm table d'hôte promotion is really worth, & allows you to try the delicious food selection on the menu! The service was also amazing & you have to try the pasteis de nata!
Went here after reading a lot of hype about it. It was just ok. We waited about 15min with a reservation at 9pm. For appetizers we had shrimp crudo & a sardines dish. For main dishes we had the duck confit & the octopus. Everything was beautifully presented. The shrimp crudo was interesting in a good way. The sardines were yummy but underwhelming. The duck & risotto was good. The risotto comes on the plate & also in the Le Creuset pot it was cooked in. It was tender & tasty. The octopus was disappointing. I ordered it because it's something I would not prepare at home. It was not flavorful enough & the greens it came on were so bitter, it was hard to eat. The atmosphere is quite loud & bustling & you can tell the team takes pride in serving & they work well as a team. I found it to be over priced. Some places I'm excited to return to visit. I will not be coming back here but I'm glad I had the chance to try it.
We were guests at a private event in the open-kitchen dining room on the mezzanine. The staff at this fine-dining restaurant was outstanding. Once again, we were served by Fernando. Whenever Fernando was around, we dined splendidly. He had carte blanche for the amuses-bouches, appetizers, & dessert. As usual, he dazzled us with an array of starters: sardine filets, black cod cake, grilled squid, crispy octopus, smoked eggplant, Senhor José's homemade smoked salmon, &, not to be forgotten, the Joselito Ham which was incredibly delicious & melted in the mouth. For the main courses, my wife selected the "Porcini-crusted roasted black cod," while I opted for the filet mignon, which was perfectly cooked rare as requested, juicy with a crust. For the wine, I wanted to experience the wines from the owner's Portuguese vineyard. Fernando recommended a reserved bottle that was not listed on the menu. For dessert, we enjoyed the famous pastéis de nata, chocolate mousse, fartura de feira, & sorbet. To cap off the meal, we were treated to a complimentary shooter. The bill was considerably steep, but the meal was absolutely incredible & memorable.
24 déc. 2024
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It's an institution definitively worth trying when in montreal,especially there octopus(main dish). Nice variety of Portuguese wines,Tristan (sommelier) was very helpful. Cheers
Had a fantastic dinner & would recommend the crispy octopus. We were a large group & the wait staff were efficient & very friendly. The only downside was being put in the back room where the lighting was flickering ... & since we were all in the lighting industry it was annoying & slightly amusing. 🙃
The Chantier sur Peel was a well balanced cocktail. Octopus appetizer was perfect, great texture & mix of flavours. Chocolate mousse was a delicious mix of caramel & chocolatey textures. Both those dishes were beautifully presented too. I regret that my phone was getting repaired so I couldn't snap a shot. The problem was the seafood rice casserole. Portions were definitely generous but the flavour just wasn't there. I appreciate the slight spice but for the most part it was just bland & mushy. I ordered it because it was supposed to have more of a bisque flavour. I'm assuming adding the giant full crustacean & serving it in a pot was to give it a homey feel but the crustacean flesh (scampi maybe?) was kinda gross, & the dish should have had some sort of vegetable or side to add a bit of texture. Service was very attentive & for the most part knowledgable, but couldn't describe the tartare for some reason saying simply that it was salmon & creamy...like that's every salmon tartare...does it have shallots, sesame, capers? I wouldn't mind if she asked someone else for more detail but such a vague response wasn't helpful. Once again she was perfect in every other aspect & deserves her 5 stars. Pretty decor, but the music was basically elevator music, surprised they wouldn't go for something more upbeat & Mediterranean.
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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.
The food was really good, especially the Rice with seafood & lobster as well as rice with duck. Octopus was super delicious. Salmon tartare needs more flavor such as soy sauce, for example, & more seasoning. Restaurants are always crowded during lunch break time . Some music will add a nice atmosphere to the place.
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.
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.
