Europea group’s main restaurant, a gourmet jewel in the Canadian metropolis. Europea opened in 2002, in the heart of downtown Montreal. Voted best restaurant in 2008 and 2010, it has now been chosen as one of the Top 10 restaurants worldwide by Travellers’ Choice Award 2012 by Travel Adviser. Mr Jerome Ferrer, Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux, and Europea restaurant have gained both notoriety and prestige proposing a unique gourmet cuisine of exceptional quality using the best local products.
Reviews of Jérôme Ferrer Europea portray a dramatic, fine dining experience in Montreal where food is presented as art and the ambiance feels refined and welcoming. Echoed throughout is praise for attentive staff, behind the scenes kitchen access, and a tasting format that showcases creative plates and strong use of Quebec ingredients. Standout moments and dishes such as the lobster cappuccino and the Kobe beef are frequently celebrated, and the wine pairings are often praised as well. Yet opinions are mixed on flavor balance and consistency; some meals are described as spectacular and generous, while others are criticized for heaviness, overrich sauces, saltiness, or a lack of cohesion, as well as occasional service gaps or pacing issues. The move to a newer location is noted by some as improving atmosphere, while others feel the service can feel rushed or impersonal on busy nights. Overall the experience is seen as unforgettable and worth trying for a special occasion, with many agreeing that the restaurant earns its reputation, even if the value proposition depends on expectations for theater versus taste.
Came here last July with my partner, & we haven't stopped thinking about it. We cannot wait to come back & take whatever journey chef has in store. How this place doesn't have a 5 star rating is wild to me
Sep 2, 2024
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Mi figues-mi raisins...espace Beaver Hall, les entrées de pieuvre & les dumplings, superbe. Le capuccino de homard, extraordinaire. Les plats principaux, pâtes dans la meule, ce qui doit être crémeux & onctueux était inintéressantes, fade, non salées bref, grande déception...la meule de parmesan était vide au centre. Mon invitée a prit le filet mignon, demandé médium, reçu médium saignant, frites aux parmesan, quelle farce, frites congelés avec 3 copeaux (slice) mini de parmesan, franchement. Ces frites auraient dû être remplies de parmesan râpés à leur sortie de la friteuse & être maison. Pour notre anniversaire, on nous apporte une sucrerie de 3cm avec une bougie...vraiment décevant pour $400
Immersion distrayante dans le monde de la fantaisie & du théâtre mais côté gastronomie c'est une illusion haute gamme un peu décevante ! Une chance que j'ai de l'humour & que j'y étais invitée par une client généreux! J'imagine que le bistrot est une expérience plus satisfaisante & assouvissante pour les estomacs gourmands comme le mien! Je me suis qd même bien amusée grâce aux bons soins du gentil Tristan que je salue ici!
Un repas mémorable ! L'atmosphère était idéale, & le service à la fois efficace & convivial. Toute l'équipe a su répondre à nos attentes avec une belle complicité entre les serveurs qui a ajouté une touche de bonne humeur. Les plats étaient succulents & l'ensemble de l'expérience a été exceptionnelle. Merci à toute l'équipe pour ce moment parfait !
Aug 22, 2024
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Restorant tres gastronomique avec une ambiance luxueuses. On se s'en vraiment bien accueilli & les plats son vraiment bon. Très dispendieux mais l'expérience en vaut la peine d'être essayé . .
I have been to Europea back in the 2010s & it was one of the best dinning experience I had. However, now going back in 2024, the experience was less than spectacular. The quality of the food decreased. As similar to another reviewer, they focused too much on presentation & lost some of the flavor. The portion sizes were also much smaller than expected for the price (i.e. the foie gras dish, I barely find 3 tiny pieces of foie gras). The decor was very trendy & the service was great. Only thing is, they need to focus more on tastes of the food & less on presentation (i.e. one dessert they rolled out a microwave to make instant cake for the next table, but had the microwave within inches from my head. I can still feel some of the radiation... joking).
This was a culinary experience not to be missed! Definitely do the full tasting menu here, takes about 3 hrs total tho, so plan ahead. Don't want to ruin the surprise so here are only some of the pics. Highly recommended. If you want more than just another dinner outing, then come here for lots of surprises & table side shows etc. Best fine dining meal in Montreal imo
Un excellent endroit à faire découvrir à vos proches, pour les amateurs de bon plats. Avec un certain budget(~550$ pour 2 personnes). On se rappellera des nouvelles saveurs & du service, qui sont de très bonne qualité.
We were visiting Montreal for the first time & we were excited to try this restaurant after reading the reviews. When you dine at a restaurant of this caliber you expect to be taken on a culinary journey. Well our tour guide clearly called out sick on the day we dined. No one told us about what we were about to experience & food started to arrive at our table before we even made a decision about our menu option or wine pairing. I will say the restaurant is beautiful. We eventually decided on the 11 course tasting menu. The food overall was good not great. I would say a third of the courses were a miss on taste. The service was also very disappointing. The servers were not very attentive. They would bring out a new dish without removing the last one & we had to ask to have empty plates & glasses removed more than once. I would not recommend this restaurant.
My wife & I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants, including those under the Relais & Châteaux accreditation. These restaurants & hotels have many hoops to jump through to get this label, but I do not know if it's possible to lose it or if it needs recertification every year. This restaurant should be re- inspected as soon as possible. Our experience was not'haute cuisine,' I do not recommend wasting your money here. The service was very good, lots of dishes prepared tableside that provide a unique experience, but the food left little to be desired. (For reference, The beef carpaccio I had at Marcella in Montreal was better than any dish I had at this restaurant.) This review is not about portion size or experience, it's about food quality & flavor. A restaurant should not make mistakes when they change 350$+ per person. They also simply cannot make mistakes when they are supposed to represent Relais & Châteaux. This restaurant had a number of mistakes: Mistake #1: The dessert that was listed in the tasting menu did not exactly match what was served. If I'm supposed to have chocolate syrup, & you give me blueberry without explanation, that's a mistake. Mistake #2: The waiter forgot one of my drinks & I waited over 20 minutes, eventually having to remind them. Mistake #3: There are indeed flies flying around this restaurant, the reviews below are correct. Mistake #4: The toilet did not flush, & the hand dryer did not work. No signage posted. Mistake #5: The woman that brings you to pick your duck prize appears to be a customer service manager, but I can't confirm. When she asked how everything was going, we stated we were not thrilled about the food, & she replied "You are entitled to your own opinion, & there is nothing we can do for you." -- We were not expecting them to do anything for us, we simply gave feedback when you asked us how our meal was. Is that response part of a high quality experience? This was very unprofessional! Mistake #6: Sommelier was late with wine pairing, it was missed during the lobster cappuccino course. Mistake #7: Bringing a microwave tableside & using it as part of your dessert experience. Mistake #8: Throwing away 3/4 of a loaf of bread instead of asking us if we wanted to take it home, very wasteful. With so many other good restaurants in Montreal, this should not be on your list.
Nous avons été très satisfaits de notre expérience culinaire. Tout était parfait & le service à table était exceptionnel. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant.
Aug 3, 2024
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We had been eagerly anticipating a visit to Europea. For my 40th birthday celebration, we booked a reservation. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, whose friendly demeanor set a positive tone as she escorted us upstairs to our table. Initially, we didn't mind the warmth upstairs, but it became increasingly noticeable throughout the evening. The main waiter confirmed our selection tasting menu at half price. When asked about our alcohol preferences, we explained we do not drink it. He then suggested mocktails, & I requested a virgin amaretto sour, my usual choice. His response, "Ce n'est pas possible de faire un amaretto sour sans amaretto," came off with a noticeable attitude, leading me to forgo ordering any drinks. He mentioned that the first course would be served quickly, with a slower pace as the meal progressed. Unfortunately, the pace was so brisk that we had little opportunity to fully appreciate the delicate flavors of the chef's preparations. The beef jerky was good but did not stand out as particularly special / Seal-Stuffed Inuit Cushion: although the presentation was exquisite, the flavour was lacking./ Sage Leaf Crispy Melt was a highlight, offering a satisfying crunch & delicate flavours. / Crispy Pork Rinds & Arctic Char the components were not placed close together, & I had to clarify with the waiter which parts should be eaten as a taco, which seemed to irritate him./ 3rd course featured churned homemade butter & a selection of infused oils with bread. During his explanation, the waiter used the term "barrater" for butter which I inquired the meaning, his response was somewhat curt. In contrast, 2nd course was presented by a much more engaging & pleasant waiter. The truffle & Canadian lobster cappuccino, paired with a lemon crisp, was exceptional & my favourite part of the tasting menu. The cappuccino offered a vibrant lobster bisque flavour, & the lemon crisp perfectly balanced the dish. The homemade bread, served with various oils, was delightful. We requested to take the remaining three pieces of bread home / crab cake: candied lemon was barely noticeable, & the dish felt one-dimensional. / tuna tataki skewers & onion soup: while the tuna was of high quality, it lacked a zing that a touch of lemon could have provided. We were served a bowl with a whole grilled onion & soup inside the onion. I asked if the onion was meant to be eaten, & the waiter's eye roll & curt response made me feel awkward. / 6th course was described as veal & truffle with Black Angus beef tenderloin flambéed tableside, was prepared with cognac rather than brandy as described. The truffle mash outshone the main dish. A highlight of the evening was the interaction with the young, bubbly hostess who guided us through a delightful experience behind the black drapes. Profiterole filled with ice cream & whipped cream, topped with chocolate sauce was served. While it was enjoyable, it lacked a sour element to balance the richness. The maple cotton candy served on a tree, began to melt due to the heat. The maple nuts were unfortunately stale. I was asked to specify my tea choice instead of being given options, my husband received a single americano instead of a double. My husband requested a single bill as we were celebrating my 40th birthday. We noticed that the couple next to us had left without their ducky. My sister asked the waiter if she could have theirs. "Madame, il ne faut pas voler tout ce qu'il y a dans le restaurant, il faut revenir plusieurs fois." he answered. A simple no would have sufficed; how rude! I don't believe that our experience with the waitstaff should tarnish the restaurant's reputation. However, the staff does represent the restaurant in their interactions with customers. My visit for my 40th birthday left me feeling disappointed & disheartened. Note that the 20% tip we left should be directed to the hostess, whose exemplary service greatly salvaged our visit. Her high standard of service should be a model for all staff. The bread we took home wasn't ours, had to throw it.
Beautiful decor & ambiance excellent service interesting tasting menu with tableside preparation including flambé of some dishes. Eclectic tableware & a delightful dining experience
Une expérience fabuleuse pour les papilles & les yeux! Le genre d'endroit où on va pour une occasion spéciale (sauf si vous avez reçu un bel héritage...). Le personnel joue parfaitement son rôle, entre le prétentieux & le sympathique, à l'image des plats qu'il sert. Les mélanges de saveurs & de textures sont parfois classiques (comme l'excellent filet de boeuf flambé à votre table), parfois surprenantes (comme les pois au wasabi concassés sur la bouchée de truite). Le service était un peu trop rapide au départ, mais on a volontiers ralenti le rythme à notre demande, ce qui nous a permis de déguster chaque saveur. Nous avons poussé l'audace jusqu'à prendre la dégustation de 3 vins (75 $ pour 3 verres), dont les choix étaient excellents. Nous sommes répartis avec le 7e service dans notre sac - ce service prend la forme d'un petit jeu qui vous fait gagner une surprise. Bref! C'était ma 4e visite en 20 ans (non, je n'ai pas hérité d'un vieil oncle), & j'en suis sortie comblée.
MICHELIN
