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 have been there 3-4 times for both brunch & dinner. The dishes are always great, BUT the drinks are outstanding!! You might feel a bit cramped up in busy night. Overall is a worthy place to try! P.S. The fried chicken with waffle & the black truffle pasta with egg yoke are my top reformations.
Decent spot to visit for breakfast while visiting Montreal. Place gets super busy & you may have to wait to enter. Somewhat cramped inside which means that if it's busy it will be quite loud. Pricing seemed a bit higher than most, but the food was tasty. Servers seemed a bit overwhelmed by the weekend rush & a few things were forgotten. Worth checking out if you're in the area.
While the bartender & her drinks were excellent, the dining experience fell short. Despite not being picky, I found that every dish lacked flavor. We waited over an hour for a small portion of pasta, which simply wasn't good. Regrettably, this experience has led me to the decision not to return & I would suggest exploring other dining options.
In my honest opinion, this place has potential. But, I still think there's still place for improvement.. The service was slow considering we were one of the first people getting there, & the people that came after got their food before us... On picture the food looks great, but it's really bland. Sorry, but I was not impressed.
A complètement Perdu en Qualité & Services. La bavette était dure, les frites surgelées La serveuse n'avait visiblement pas envie de faire le service. Sur réservation, une fois sur place les plats arrivent 20mn après les commandes, 30mn minutes plus tard la serveuse demande de quitter le restaurant car les places doivent être données à d'autres clients. Un service expéditif, un plat mal cuisiné & une facture élevée C'était pas ma première fois mais cette fois ci je ne suis pas prêt d'y retourner & l'odeur de friture sur les vêtements à la sortie du restaurant, on a l'impression d'avoir travaillé en cuisine Je ne recommande pas dans l'état actuel
Very charming. The food is very very rich. We got the 3 course meal for $25 deal (available Sunday-Thursday after 9pm) The truffle pasta was really good. The chicken liver was also very good. We didn't love everything else. Make a reservation at least a few days in advance. Great atmosphere for a group smaller than 4 people.
Apr 8, 2024
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I honestly loved this place. Just maybe a few tweaks would it make it even better. For one...I know it's a brunch service but the portions could be a little bigger. My pasta for example was $28 & though very delightful & very flavorful, was really small for such a price. & the salad as well..I'm not a big guy but I'm a man. I need more than four forks full of arugula & greens. Overall experience was good for me & my date but honestly, I think she ordered what I should've 🤣
Je ne m'attendais a rien en prenant le menu du soir a 25 dollars & bien j'ai quand même été déçu. La cuisine est ok sans plus mais pour 25$ disons que c'est réglo, mais le service est tout a fait execrable, on se fait mettre dehors au bout de 45 minutes lorsque la réservation est donnée pour plus d'1 heure... A évite
Enfin un restaurant bon rapport qualité prix! Franchement on s'est régalés les portions sont justes & on s'est fait plaisir ! Je recommande cet endroit, le lieu est petit mais on s'entend parler, l'ambiance est très sympa & mignonne.
Amazing food & atmosphere, really a special space! The cocktail club next to it (owned by the same group) is also excellent. I recommend to go after diner st Foiegwa.
