Overall reviews describe Jatoba as a refined Asian fusion destination with outstanding, beautifully presented dishes and fresh sashimi, complemented by a chic, lively ambiance and attentive service. The cocktails and wine pairings are frequently praised, and staff are noted for knowledge and friendliness, making celebrations or date nights feel special. While the experience is consistently described as excellent and worth the price, some comments call out the high cost, occasional slow service or pacing during busy times, and a few notes about uneven service at the bar or in the dining room. The restaurant is often listed among Montreal's best dining spots, with many guests planning a return and appreciating the chef's touches and the care in plating and ingredients. Reviewers also highlight the variety of dishes, the ability to accommodate dietary preferences, and the opportunity to sample many plates in a shared, tasting style, even as a few find acoustics or meal pacing could be improved.
Nous avons pris un lunch pour deux au Jatoba &, honnêtement, la nourriture était superbe. Le restaurant est magnifique, l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Le personnel est très sympathique aussi.
Par contre, le service était un peu moyen cette fois-ci. On avait commandé des frites qui n'ont jamais été apportées, & ça a pris vraiment longtemps avant d'avoir la carte des desserts. On voulait du champagne avec le dessert & là aussi, l'attente a été assez longue. C'est dommage, parce que dans l'ensemble, l'expérience était très bonne & le potentiel est là.
Je reviendrais pour la qualité de la cuisine, mais j'espère que le service sera plus fluide la prochaine fois.
Dec 9, 2025
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Starters & main courses received at the same time... & cold when they should have been warm. Staff also refused to correct the situation when addressed.
On adore ce restaurant la nourriture est excellent & que dire de notre serveur Nathan qui a été aux petits soins pour nous & les deux charmante demoiselles au bar. Vraiment une soirée incroyable.
The whole experience was absurdly fun & wonderful, very enjoyable staff members, food is just delightful & the cocktails are really special for the type of establishment they are running.
The inside decor fits the theme perfectly & it feels like a whole atmosphere to eat in.
Only'bad' point about my dining experience, the waitress never gave us the dessert card, another waiter came & offered it, seeing as the waitress assigned to my table was busy, but I personally don't consider it a negative point, simply shows that they all work together in a team at Jatoba.
Definitely go for the experience.
Nov 4, 2025
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What a beautiful experience. Every time i come i thoroughly enjoy myself. The sashimi is beautifully presented & very fresh. The waiter selected the menu for us & it was perfect. Thank you!
Réouvert les midis, vraiment content, belle atmosphère, bonne bouffe excellent service. Rebecca toujours là pour nous accueillir. Une des belles adresses pour les lunchs.
Went for lunch, was very excited to see that lunches are back. Unfortunately, the experience was not up to my expectations: service was very slow (read too slow for a business lunch), chirashi bowl is not what it used to be (not pieces of sashimi, but tartare), Very expensive for the overall experience.
Des mets raffinés, & un service professionnel & relax à la fois. On a apprécié l'ambiance feutrée de la première salle, loin de la salle du bas qui est plus dédiée aux groupes. Jatoba est toujours une expérience des plus agréable à tous les niveaux
Great food, service was overall poor. Took over an hour to place our order, received no meaningful recommendations or explanations of the menu. After mentioning our frustrations, the waiter did make an effort to turn things around.
