Ibérica draws praise for a Barcelona inspired interior that is stylish and vibrant, a warm yet refined atmosphere, and a menu that offers a plentiful array of tapas along with standout paellas and seafood, including gluten free options without compromising flavor. Reviewers note creative cocktails and attentive service that in many cases strikes a good balance between friendly and professional, with small thoughtful touches such as sharing plates that facilitate grazing. The food is frequently described as delicious and well prepared, with croquetas, octopus, calamari, and patatas bravas cited as highlights and portions often ample for sharing. While some find the dishes refined and authentic, others flag high prices and occasional over salty items, and service can be slow or inconsistent during busy times. The setting and overall experience are repeatedly described as memorable, with multiple mentions of returning for celebrations or repeat visits, though a few reviews suggest room for improvement in service and value and a note that the music or noise levels may not suit every mood.
Une expérience globalement décevante. Service très impersonnel & froid (vraiment). Nous avons commandé du jambon de bellota à 50$ pour seulement 50 g. Le serveur a échappé un gros morceau par terre au moment de servir, & ne nous a pas offert de le remplacer (!!!). De plus, ce jambon était coupé extrêmement mince (effiloché) ce qui nous empêchait complètement d'expérimenter la texture & le goût typique de ce jambon. Croquette de jambon couvertes de sauces, trop petites, très salées (on est très loin de la croquette espagnole typique qui est moelleuse & dodue). Paella peu généreuse en ingrédients pour le prix élevé (deux crevettes, deux rondelles de calmars, quelques coquillages pour 49$...). Nous étions ravies de nous offrir une belle soirée dans un restaurant espagnol... mais nous ne sommes pas senties bien accueillies du tout & le prix payé était beaucoup, beaucoup trop élevé pour ce que nous avons mangé, tant au point de vue de la qualité que de la quantité. Seul point positif : le restaurant est très beau.
The service was warm & welcoming from the moment we entered the restaurant which was really appreciated. We were forgotten a couple of times though which made it a bit less enjoyable. For example, the waitress said she would bring us the dessert menu but didn't come back for another 20 minutes & then the dessert took another 20 minutes as well. So even though the waitresses were quite friendly, we experienced a couple of unfortunate events. The food itself was tasty. I do find the rice a bit too salty but the overall flavours complemented each other very well which was quite amazing. The portion was just right for us as well! The food is priced at around 55$ for the paella which seems intimidating but the portion is enough for 2. The tables are pretty small so it does make you feel a bit out of space especially with the plates being so big.
Mar 1, 2026
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I went alone & ordered just one paella & one cocktail. I overheard other guests chatting, & it sounds like the rest of the menu is amazing too.
I ordered Paella de la Montagne - the paella had a beautiful smoky, fire-grilled aroma. The steak was tender & juicy, & the smoky sausage didn't overpower the natural sweetness of the seafood. Every bite was smooth, delicate, & perfectly balanced. The server even swapped the regular white rice for black rice coated in squid ink for me-such a win!!!
For drinks, I had the Canarias cocktail. Sweet but not cloying-perfect for an Asian palate. I told the server I prefer sweetness over acidity, & he instantly got it. He customized a more fruity version of the Canarias just for me 🍹
The portion was very generous. For a woman with an average appetite, I was full after finishing just half-& happily packed the rest to enjoy at home.
Montreal has officially added another restaurant I'll be dreaming about ❤?
La nourriture & le service sont impersonnelles. Fruits de mer & riz vraiment trop cuit dans la paella, & crevette géante dure & caoutchouteuse dans le surf & turf, (on dirait que tout est préparé EXTRÊMEMENT longtemps d'avance & que les assiettes continuent de cuir sous le passe-plat) & la serveuse avait juste l'air d'avoir hâte qu'on parte d'après son non-verbal & son attitude, bref 400$ (repas pour 2) de jeter au poubelle
I hosted a client here & the experience was excellent. The food was authentic & very tasty with the Paella being the highlight. The starters were also quite good & as authentically spanish as you can get in North America. In addition the service was professional. Overall 5/5, I wouldn't hesitate to come back for business or pleasure.
Ate here for NYE dinner. Got food poisoning from what was likely seafood paella clams. Also got locked in the bathroom similar to review above. Feel sick today.
Jan 1, 2026
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Overpriced & the food didn't taste good at all. We were given the new year's eve menu. The crab soup smells nice but tastes bitter, & i did not like it, but the waiter offered to switch to another course for us very nicely. The seafood paella is mid, not seasoned well & u would not like it if u like strong flavor. Would not recommend going. Also got locked inside the restroom lol.
Tellement une belle découverte! Absolument tout était délicieux! Avec les judicieux conseils d'Alex, pour 3 personnes, nous avons choisis 4 plats à partager en entrée & une paella à partager au plat principal
Pour moi, cette paella était meilleure que celles mangé en Espagne ! « Socarrat » inclus
Je recommande sans hésitation!
Bel endroit, bons plats.
La pieuvre & les calmars, délicieux. Paëlla aux fruits de mer, bonne, mais sans plus.
Service, correct.
Une expérience? Non.
Moment agréable? Oui.
Exceptional experience. Worth the cost. Beautiful plating of the food. Very good croquetas, paella was properly seasoned & flavourful & everything was perfectly cooked notably the shrimps (shrimps were jumbo size) , calamari, tenderloin, octopus, all of of it. All the tapas that we tried, & we tried about 7 or 8 tapas were quite good I would get them all again
They were very busy however were able to accomodate well & were very professional & accomodating.
The churros was really good & as well as the accompanied dulce de leche sauce was one of the best dulce de leche I have ever had.
The cocktails were good too! As well as the chardonnay that we had
We were there for a birthday, great experious overall ! Thank you
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We walked into this place with a party of four on a Tuesday with no reservations & they were able to seat us right away.
The place we initially tried to go to was packed, so we settled here, but we're glad we did!
Everything ended up being awesome. Our highlights were the shrimp appetizer, the filet medallions, Calamari, Paella, their baby romaine salad was great too.
Très déçu de la paella que nous avons mangé à ce restaurant. C'est un très beau restaurant & le service était impécable, mais le plus important n'était pas au rendez-vous. Dommage.
Août 2021, un vrai coup de coeur! Huîtres, pieuvre & paêlla un vrai regal!! Personnels attentionnés & chaleureux. Ambiance très agréable. Je vous recommande sans hésiter 🙂
