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.
I've been coming here for years & i'm usually always happy but last night was a real shame. We were rushed through our entire dinner service & not one waiter came to check-in on us during the main course. I always take the spaghetti which is usually a 1000/10, but it was cold when served. When the waitress came to ask for dessert she told us we had 10 minutes left to order coffee & desserts. She also proceeded to show us the people waiting for our table. I'm sorry, but do better at organizing your tables. Don't guilt trip your current customers out. We were enjoying our drinks & food & we really would've wanted the coffee/dessert before we left. It's a shame because I loved this place, but that experience left me not wanting to come back.
Amazing place. I am not disappointed! They let us order the tasting menu for just 1 guest which gave my mom the opportunity to order another dish for us to try & share. This business is ethical & mindful of their guests & we were taken care of by all staff member. I believe this venue pools their tips amongst staff members because it was obvious that all of them paid attention to each guest & would help each other out to look after guests & I appreciate that. We can feel it through the attentive care & quality of service. The bill came out at $75 for 2 people who ate until near explosion. This was a very very worthy meal. We tried the chicken liver mousse, foie gras au torchon, truffle spaghetti & the escargots. Escargots could use a bit more flavour. The other dishes were amazing. Jeremy & Sarah provided amazing service, so thank you. Will be back again!
Oct 29, 2024
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The food is phenomenal. I'm writing this review whilst still sitting in the restaurant, having booked to return tomorrow night also. We had the cod fritters, braised beef, spaghetti & chocolate mousse. All incredible! The best meal we have had in canada. A must for anyone in or visiting Montreal.
This place is overrated. We went there for the 3 courses for 25$ & the food portions were not only very small, but it was also very mid. We were excited about the truffle spaghetti & honestly the pasta tasted like the buldack carbonara one. It tasted cheap & not worth the price. It's a very small place, very crowded but it has a charm, sadly not as amazing as it was advertised on TikTok. :( I'm glad we had the chicken liver. It saved the night.
Mouthwatering, delicious must try the truffle fries , spaghetti is amazing , espresso drinks are pretty good, nice latte art, went for opening on a Friday for brunch walk in only got amazing food & service. Would definitely recommend.
Loud noise place, everyone sit quite tight. No service at all. Awful Steak quality not good meat. Truffle Spaghetti was not real truffle I have to say.
Have been to foiegwa four times over the last few years & it is one of my favourite restaurants in Canada in terms of its bang for buck. The homemade spaghetti with truffle is to die for ($28.75). The chicken liver mousse ($6.25)& bechamel parmesan truffle fries ($9.25) are both great. Service is friendly & quick. The restaurant is very cute.
Jul 22, 2024
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A Canadian staple of Montreal & a pretty solid one. Did the 3 course meal for $49 CAD. Wish the portions were a little bit larger, but for the quality of food it was pretty solid. The Caesar salad with the shredded cheese was excellent, the spaghetti with truffle a perfect addition & to close it with chocolate mousse with the granola was memorable by far. Ask for their cocktail of the month if they don't mention it. Pretty good way to start the meal. Place is essential if you come to Montreal & are a food enthusiast like myself.
Got the $25 3-course meal plus the extra Betty Boop cocktail, very satisfied with everything! Started off with the chicken pâté, then with the creamy truffle spaghetti, & finished with a nice cheesecake. Everything was so tasty!
Spaghetti with truffle oil: I've been coming here mutliple times for the truffle spaghetti & each time it is super good. Very simple yet good dish. But also pretty expensive since the price went up. Update: the truffle has gotten more subtle, which is a bummer. This dish is worth it if you take the 25$ 3-course menu after 21h00. Remoulade de celeri: coleslaw style type of salad made with celeri. Dish is okay, but inconsistent. Mine was quite sour, I had to add salt. My husband's was midly bland. Cheesecake: very soft & creamy, but it tasted like cream cheese with just a sprinkle of sugar. Not cakey enough. The tartare: was properly seasonned, but doesn't come with anything like bread or croutons. Fries: Best fries ever. Not oily, stayed crunchy the whole meal & perfectly seasonned with bbq powder & salt. Came with the beef tartare. Beef tartare with black truffle: I don't know of they forgot the truffle or not, but I didn't taste it at all. I could see small truffle flakes but not tasteany truffle. The tartare was also pretty tasteless even with the chips. Had to add some salt. The chips were good & crunchy. Oysters: Took the 6 pieces oysters. Fresh, incredibly small. I don't eat oysters often so I wasn't sure what size to expect at a restaurant. To me it's small compared to the one I buy at home. Overall, food is okay, service is good & very fast, beautiful place. They blasted the AC despite it being already cold, so me & my friend had to keep our coats on (& other clients too). Only come here if you have money to splurge. The portions are very tiny & the price has risen in the last couple of years. The star of the night are the spaghetti & the fries. We were hungry again after.
May 14, 2024
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Un restaurant merveilleux pour notre anniversaire des 2 ans 😁 Le foie gras est succulent, les spaghettis à la truffe, divins, & la panna cota fraîche merveilleuse. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir ❤️
Foiegwa has an energetic vibe . We are a family of 5 who arrived for dinner on a Saturday night . We ordered the beef tartare, escargots, oysters , beef bavette, braised beef, truffle spaghetti, scallops with risotto. . We highly recommend this restaurant for the great food fabulous service & wonderful ambiance. We had a great time.
A laid back spot that's great for a date or just a casual hangout with a couple of friends. It's not big, & would probably be best for parties of 4 max. The plates are small & meant to be shared, but price-wise could quickly add up, so don't come too hungry. I really enjoyed the truffle spaghetti.
The truffle spaghetti was good, but the portion was pretty small, especially for the price. They don't have foie gras anymore, & I mainly came for that. I get the animal rights thing, but I mean, your restaurant is named after it? Maybe rename? Lastly they asked me if I wanted water or sparlking, & didn't tell me that sparkling water would cost $6.5. That came as a surprise on the bill. Overall I guess it's still good food, but slightly disappointing in the service
Mar 16, 2024
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Spaghetti was overcooked & slightly underseasoned. Caesar salad tasted more like blue cheese than actual Caesar (did they even add any garlic or anchovies in the sauce?!). Service was excellent though.
I had the tasting menu, the cesear salad was just lettuce with parmesan & bits of bacon, a little sauce or something would have been nice, truffle spaghetti was good but definitely not as good as before. The truffle taste was barely there, & the dessert , chocolate mousse was not edible , wayyyyy to sweet. Also my friend had the onion soup as an entree, it was way too liquid. This used to be one of my favourite restaurants, but the food quality is definitely not there anymore.
We were lucky to have the last spot at brunch in a Saturday. The place is beautiful & the ambiance laid back. We had a hot alcoholic cocktail that warmed us on this cold day. I took the homemade spaghetti with truffle butter & Parmesan & it was delicious. I'd like to go back again & try their other supper offerings. Will definitely be back
SENSACIONAL! Viemos no jantar e bos apaixonamos pela comida, ambiente e atendimento. Pedimos a fraldilha, o spaghetti trufado e o steak tartare para compartilhar e todos os pratos incríveis! Também, os drinks sao maravilhosos! Dica: peçam o La Madelaine!
I have come to thos place for some time & this las time I was really disappointed with the quality of the food.
The tartare was 1/3 smaller than before & you could barely taste the truffle. As well, now it is paired with some Baggett such a downgrade from the waffle chips.
As for the spaghetti, again, you couldn't taste the truffle... it was just an ordinary alfledo sauce from the supermarket.
The service & the personnel were fantastic!
Quite disappointed to be honest with the quality of the food ... & prices are higher.
