Foiegwa propose une interprétation sans compromis des traditions culinaires françaises mariées à des classiques réconfortants et généreux. Le menu se concentre sur des plats de bistro emblématiques, caractérisés par des préparations riches comme le foie gras signature, les escargots et les steaks frites. Un élément central demeure le burger dense et décadent, alliant une boucherie traditionnelle à une exécution riche en beurre. L'aménagement intérieur évoque l'esthétique d'un café parisien typique, utilisant une configuration étroite qui favorise une ambiance dynamique et une proximité immédiate. Les miroirs et les finitions en laiton définissent l'espace, créant une atmosphère saturée qui privilégie le maximalisme des saveurs. L'établissement adopte une approche directe de la cuisine où la qualité des ingrédients dicte la composition de chaque assiette. Cette institution privilégie des portions robustes misant sur les techniques classiques plutôt que sur les tendances culinaires légères.
Foiegwa propose une atmosphère de bistrot charmante et intime à Montréal, séduisant régulièrement sa clientèle grâce à son menu d'inspiration française raffiné et son énergie vivante. De nombreux convives soulignent l'excellence des spaghettis à la truffe, du foie gras décadent et des cocktails mémorables, tout en louant la qualité et la présentation des plats. Bien que l'espace soit restreint et puisse parfois sembler animé ou bruyant, le service charismatique et attentionné enrichit généralement l'expérience, faisant de cet établissement une destination prisée tant pour les brunchs décontractés que pour les soupers de célébration. Le menu offert en fin de soirée est fréquemment cité pour son excellent rapport qualité-prix, confirmant que cette adresse élégante demeure une recommandation incontournable pour les résidents comme pour les visiteurs.
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.
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, $25 for 3 courses plus deals on drink. Very good but not their best dishes. Understandably so given the price. Wife had the beef, not part of special deal but tasted real nice. Perfect service & nice ambiance.
I have wanted to visit this place for some time & I'm so grateful that I did. The service is immaculate, beyond kind & accommodating staff, the food is oh so delicious & chic, & the ambiance is absolutely pleasing 💯😩
Spaghetti with truffle oil: I've been coming here mutliple times for the truffle spaghetti & each time it is super good. Very simple yet good dish. But also pretty expensive since the price went up. Update: the truffle has gotten more subtle, which is a bummer. This dish is worth it if you take the 25$ 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.