Foiegwa is widely praised for its cozy, intimate vibe, charming décor, and consistently solid food and service, with standout dishes like truffle spaghetti, foie gras, and mushroom velouté, plus inventive cocktails. The staff are described as friendly and attentive, making it a reliable choice for brunch, date nights, or casual dinners, though a few reviews mention slow or uneven service during peak hours. Space is small, often crowded and a bit loud, which can affect pacing and comfort, and some diners feel portions are small or prices high for what is offered, especially on brunch or late-night menus. Reservations are recommended and the late-night or prix-fixe options are frequently noted as good value. Overall, Foiegwa comes across as a beloved Montreal spot with a memorable atmosphere and consistently strong cuisine, even as a minority of visits note inconsistencies or crowding.
Excellent service & food. Small restaurant with a lot of atmosphere. We enjoyed the cocktails,
The oysters, nice portions of fois gras, tartare & very tender perfect hanger steak. Will definitely return!
Michael
Cozy & stylish place to dine in. Foiegwa was recommended by a few of my close friends who had great things to say about the menu items.
A few of us chose la table d'hôte which is great for those who come here for the first time & would like to taste a bit of everything, while I ordered the homemade truffle spaghetti with oysters on the side. The oysters were slightly too salty in my opinion. The pasta was impeccable & we had to make sure everyone tried it!!
We also ordered their cocktails, the Mariposa (the drink on the left) was delightful
Favorite date night in Montreal so far. Food was excellent. Service was chill, never felt rushed. Super cozy/intimate interior. Cocktails were on point.
Dec 31, 2025
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Une très belle adresse si vous voulez manger un bon magret de canard & d'autres mets délicieux. Ils ont également une belle carte de cocktail :) À visiter!
Foiegwa is such a hidden gem. It's small, but that's exactly what makes it cozy (corner table gang 🙋🏻?♀?). The lighting & vibe make you feel right at home.
We went for Montréal à table, & the service was great from the start - friendly, clear, & attentive. I had the shrimp cocktail, spaghetti, & tartine. The shrimp cocktail was generous & flavorful, & the spaghetti… honestly, a party in my tummy. Perfectly cooked & so comforting.
What stood out most were the little details - the person who brought our food wasn't the same one who took the order, but he knew exactly who each dish was for (no awkward'who had the spaghetti?' moment 👏). Plates were cleared at the right time, never rushed.
The food felt homemade, full of care - the kind that brings back memories. My date loved the dessert too.
If you're looking for a cozy spot with great service & heartwarming food, Foiegwa is it.
After a couple of drinks at their speakeasy next door, we came here for the dinner service. The food could be better. Maybe I had a high expectation as the cocktails were done so well. Nothing stood out. They were nice enough to let us in earlier even though the reservation was for 30 mins later. Washroom was interesting, the tinted window inside faces a major street. I might not come back for this one but I would still try the other restaurants under the same owner.
Sep 12, 2025
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Montreal French Food with great cocktails. Sit at the bar to interact with the friendly bar & kitchen staff or find an intimate table for you & your friends. Every dish is delicious & thoughtful. Worth the price!
Stupendous cocktails to start! The food was delicious as well. We shared a dozen oysters, white asparagus, magret with foie gras & the spaghetti. The oysters were perfectly shucked, sweet & briny. A bit of grated horseradish would have been a nice addition to the mignonette & hot sauce options. The white asparagus with clarified butter, capers & toasted croutons was absolutely delicious. However, the stalks were a bit thin & because of that, more of the tougher end was included making it a bit hard to cut & stringy...otherwise food would be solidly 5 star. The duck was delicious, nicely medium rare & the foie gras was melt in your mouth. The demi was delicious & went well with the potatoes. The truffled pasta was simple but not over powered with truffle oil & reminiscent of stringozzi con tartufo from our recent trip to Umbria. A vegetable side dish other than salad would be nice to add (beans, broccoli?)
We always love the atmosphere at Foiegwa, it's like being transported to a bistro in the middle of Paris. The cocktails, food & service have always been fantastic every time we visit!
Apr 5, 2025
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Such a memorable experience! The cocktails were deliciously inventive, the food was perfect, & the service led by maître d George & the team was amazing!
Très bel endroit !
La nourriture est bonne, le menu fin de soirée est une super bonne idée & permet à des étudiants de se régaler pour un prix plus que correct !
Les cocktails sont bon en plus d'être innovant !
( Si jamais & ce n'est que mon avis le tartare manque un tout petit peu d'asaisonement )
L'ambiance est superbe, le prix est dérisoire, les cocktails sont incroyables mais la cuisine semble avoir la prétention d'être haute, malgré quelques vilains défauts. Outre l'assiette de spaghetti servie avec une cuillère ; pire : une cuillère servie *dans* l'assiette - le gâteau en dessert était lui aussi servi avec une cuillère, on repassera pour les coutumes de restauration 🤷 -, les deux plats principaux étaient drôlement salés (toutefois très bons). Peut-être pas très esthétiques car (ignorons la cuillère) les deux plats sont saupoudrés de fromage. Un tartare de boeuf plus italien que classique américain, mais avec un oeuf & de la sauce. Les ingrédients semblent de bonne qualité, l'entrée (velouté de champignons) absolument délicieuse. & une mayonnaise promise pour les frites qui n'a jamais été servie. 🙃🙂
We came here on a cold Sunday morning to enjoy a hearty brunch, & we were properly satisfied. We made sure we arrived before 10 am, as there are no bookings on the weekends. That paid off as we got one of the most comfy tables. It is a tight place specially with the jackets, so it pays off to arrive early & being able to choose a more spacious one. This tightness adds to the atmosphere in a way but I guess it can be annoying for some. The food was absolutely delicious we had the croissant truffle Benedict as well as the blueberry pancakes with their delicious maple cream, accompanied by some freshly made cocktails. The cocktails were very fairly priced & my Bloody Caesar was on point. The food was full of flavor & satisfied all of our cravings, the pancakes with that texture & the maple cream are definitely a must in this place. Service was always proactive & very kind, couldn't catch her name but she was extremely friendly & always smiling.
