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.
Absolutely brilliant brunch experience this one! The pancakes, the mimosas, the scrambled: everything balanced to perfection. Also the vibe - with its cozy interiors & portraits on the wall - beautiful for a lazy sunday morning.
Jun 6, 2024
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We had a great meal here. Two of us got the tasting menu & were able to share & try many things. Everything was excellent. The restaurant itself is very cute.
Carte resserée gage de produits frais. Des plats sans sophistication inutile, juste au goût équilibré & bons. Voilà, c'était bon de l'entrée au dessert. Belle carte de vins mais je pense qu'il faudrait proposer un peu plus d'options au verre. Très bon cocktail. Le service est comme les plats : juste & sans prétention, simple mais professionnel. Une bonne adresse !
We got the late night 3 course meal for $25. The pasta was the best! But the other dishes were okay. Service was slow & the tables are too close together so it's hard to have privacy or room to get up & get in your seat.
May 28, 2024
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Hands down the best Caesar salad I've ever had at a restaurant! The risotto was incredible I love the citrus vibe & crunchy parm. The scallops could have been cooked a little less . My partner loved the braised beef the most . Would definitely recommend for an intimate date night spot. Great customer service & reasonable prices
Très belle soirée dans ce restaurant. Je l'ai découvert via Instagram alors qu'en passant devant dans la rue, je n'étais pas inspirée. Pourtant quel délice! Nos plats étaient excellents : du foie gras aux pétoncles en passant par les cuisses de grenouille (oui, oui...). Le service est impeccable même si on est peu enclin à discuter avec le client, en insistant un peu on y est arrivé... nous y sommes allés tôt en soirée & c'était parfait. Nous y retournerons sans conteste !
19.25$ for one slice of french toas! With a puff of cream on top & maple syrup on the side. Nothing else! WOW that's abusing. Might as well charge the whole 20$ while you're there. My father ordered that & got an empty dish with just a slice of bread, you would expect a side of fruits... maybe 2 slices... I don't know something else. Even if it was the best french toast in Montreal, which it isn't. .. I only realized after finishing our meal that this was the price. I told the waiter, & he said, "Well, it's a thick slice of bread"... lol. Not going back for sure.
Great dining experience! I had the 25$ 3 course menu (Sun-Thur, past 9pm) & everything was really tasty. The truffle pasta lived up to the hype for me. Also our waiter was super nice.
May 20, 2024
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Went for the after-9 Sunday to Thursday 3 course menu for $25. Food was delicious but portions were small (expected). Service was great & vibe was also excellent. Don't expect to be full from this menu but certainly worth it for the experience!
Chouette adresse d'un finaliste du top chef local, service très sympa & attentionné, cuisine originale, mais je ne mets que 4 étoiles car j'ai été un peu déçu par les cuisses de grenouille très grasses. Très recommandable malgré cela.
Tried the late night special. After 9pm, $25 for 3 courses plus deals on drink. Very good but not their best dishes. Understandably so given the price. Wife had the beef, not part of special deal but tasted real nice. Perfect service & nice ambiance.
May 16, 2024
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I have wanted to visit this place for some time & I'm so grateful that I did. The service is immaculate, beyond kind & accommodating staff, the food is oh so delicious & chic, & the ambiance is absolutely pleasing 💯😩
Spaghetti with truffle oil: I've been coming here mutliple times for the truffle spaghetti & each time it is super good. Very simple yet good dish. But also pretty expensive since the price went up. Update: the truffle has gotten more subtle, which is a bummer. This dish is worth it if you take the 25$ 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.
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 ❤️
