La maison-mère du groupe Europea et un des fleurons gastronomiques de la métropole canadienne. Le restaurant Europea a ouvert ses portes en 2002, au cœur du centre-ville de Montréal. Élu restaurant de l’année en 2008 et 2010, il a été classé parmi les 10 meilleures tables au monde par Travellers’ choice 2012 du site Travel Advisor. Europea et son chef Jérôme Ferrer, Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, ont acquis un prestige unique grâce à la qualité exceptionnelle de sa cuisine et de ses plats originaux créés à partir des meilleurs produits du terroir québécois.
Jérôme Ferrer - Europea est décrite comme une expérience culinaire d'exception mêlant spectacle et haute gastronomie; les plats sont souvent considérés comme des oeuvres d'art, avec des présentations théâtrales, des textures surprenantes et des saveurs globalement bien équilibrées, et l'ambiance est généralement raffinée et chaleureuse. Le service est au coeur des retours positifs, professionnel et attentif dans la majorité des repas, mais certaines expériences signalent une rotation de serveurs et un service moins homogène selon les périodes; la cuisine est louée pour son choix de produits québécois et canadiens et pour des plats stars comme le cappuccino de homard ou le wagyu, même si certains plats restent jugés gras, salés ou mal équilibrés et certains desserts peuvent paraître décevants. Le rapport prix-qualité fait débat: beaucoup estiment l'addition justifiée par l'originalité et l'etoile, d'autres la jugent excessive au regard du niveau gustatif et de la constance du service. Dans l'ensemble, c'est une adresse incontournable à Montréal pour vivre une soirée gastronomique mémorable, avec un récit culinaire fort et une atmosphère impressionnante, mais dont certains estiment que la constance et la finesse des saveurs n'atteignent pas toujours les attentes liées au prestige.
Welcome to another level of fine dining. The michelin star is well deserved. An artistic presentation of Quebec inspired courses flows through the evening, activating every sense. Creative & unusual dishes compline flavour, texture, smell, sight & even sound. Amazing dining experience. If you are still game at the end, ask for a glass of the Louis XIII, 100 year old cognac.
Overall, the experience was good, but for a Michelin-starred restaurant, the food definitely could have been better. Even if this is their'cheapest' tasting menu, I don't think that's an excuse - if a dish is going to be served under a Michelin banner, it should still be perfect. Some plates were great, others felt underwhelming, & a few really missed the mark.
We tried the Birthday Menu, a 12-course sharing experience. Before the courses start, they bring a few small bites to set the tone:
• Fromage bleu du Québec - served in a little shoe.
Good.
• Foie gras bite - foie gras with a small garnish.
I won't comment as I don't eat foie gras.
• Potato churro (savory) - a julienne-fries-style churro.
Not especially good; basically julienne-type fries.
• Warm sourdough with lobster butter - rich, warm, super addictive.
The bread was hard, but the lobster butter was great.
The 12 Courses
Starters to Share
1. Nordic Shrimp Guédille from Québec - on grilled Kamut bread with creamy celery rémoulade & lemon mayo.
This in my opinion was the best dish, very refreshing, rich in flavor, perfect amount of lemon mayo - enough to complement the shrimp without overpowering it!
2. Maple-braised ham croquette - crispy forest-style crust with boreal & smoked spices.
Good, nothing special to note.
3. Poached egg with meat jus & Béarnaise - green peas & creamy foie gras purée.
Extremely good, would definitely eat again.
Shared Signature Mains
4. Bay Scallops flambéed with Montreal pastis - preserved lemon cream & garlic flower butter.
Very good at first, although the anise taste overpowers it after a few bites & becomes repetitive.
5. Puff pastry with Québec poultry blanquette - white sauce with mushrooms & carrots.
It was good! Don't really mind it.
6. Lobster mac & cheese - lobster bisque base, gratinéed lobster meat.
Good, although it was watered down so not really cheesy. Generous lobster portion, but it needs a bit more salt.
Chef's Sides
7. Truffled mashed potato mousseline - ultra-smooth whipped potatoes.
It was good, again not outstanding. It seemed like it lacked something.
8. Red cabbage Caesar-style salad - finely shredded, cheese dressing.
Doesn't really have a Caesar taste; it's more garlicky. Also a bit disappointing to'waste' a dish on red cabbage salad.
9. Corn chowder - velvety corn soup with popcorn crisps.
This was the most disappointing dish. It's just corn with some popcorn on top & it was extremely salty.
Sweet Delights
10. Maple cotton candy - nostalgic Québec touch.
Good, not outstanding.
11. Chef's fine chocolates - selection from the in-house chocolatier.
I loved it - very caffeinated, but I like it!
12. Red berry pavlova - lemon cream, sweetgrass chantilly, crispy bits.
Very good & definitely a highlight!
Service
The service was genuinely excellent - attentive, responsive, & very professional. The only downside was the scallop flambé being done behind us, so we couldn't see the show.
Atmosphere
Cozy & elegant, with large paintings that feel very Canadian & give the place personality.
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I dined at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Montreal, & unfortunately the experience fell far below expectations.
We started with the lobster cappuccino. While the idea was creative, the execution was not. It was overwhelmingly buttery, to the point where finishing it became difficult.
Next came the lobster dish. Presentation was elegant, but the flavor simply wasn't there. The lobster itself tasted flaky & oddly frozen, which is unacceptable at this level of dining.
We were served mashed potatoes on the side, & for the first time in my life, I saw mashed potatoes completely miss the mark. They were bland & topped with a fancy-looking cracker that added nothing to the dish.
The biggest disappointment of the night was the steak. Cold, chewy, & nowhere near the medium rare I requested - it was practically rare. Honestly, I would've thrown it out the window if I could.
Dessert was the final letdown: a pavlova served with… cotton candy. Cotton candy at a Michelin restaurant is baffling. The pavlova itself was flavorless, with a tasteless crust & a cream filling that felt like something a child could make.
I've dined at many Michelin-starred restaurants, & this was by far the worst experience. Based on what was served, I genuinely don't think they deserve their star.
My best friend & I went last week & enjoyed the tasting experience. I wanted to wait to write my review because I was conflicted due to the fact that food was incredible.
The chef is an absolute genius & every single item that hit our table was unique & delicious. The presentation was impeccable & well thought through. You can tell the man takes great pride in his artistry. We were both full & felt like we got our moneys worth for the food & experience. We've done a few Michelin Star tastings & left him hungry, so this was a pleasant surprise.
The conflicting part is that the service was not good at all. We were crammed in a side room & felt like it was a commercialized turn & burn from there on out. There was young gentleman we looked forward to when he dropped a dish off because he would take time to explain the dish & how to best consume it. Our primary server however would literally drop the dish off & quickly walk off with no explanation. We got to a point where even though the food was great we were just going to leave. After being disappointed about service I was also given the wrong coat upon our departure which may not have bother me as much if we didn't have the other occurrences.
I would recommend this place for the sole fact that the food was truly that good & to us outweighed the poor service.
Last thing i'll mention is that all staff spoke English very well which we appreciate & respect.
En terme de Gastronomie & de qualité culinaire, ce restaurant mérite un 6/5. Félicitations a tous pour l'étoile Michelin & on se sent choyé d'avoir pu souper a la table d'un chef au sommet de son art. J'ai même vécu des emotions forte en dégustant une certaine bouchée & été complètement transporté. Merci
Je tiens a préciser que le serveur qui s'appelle Philipe ou ludovic (désolé ma mémoire me fait défaut) est un des meilleurs que nous avons vu dans notre vie. Il est clairement un serveur de metier & cet étoile Michelin, étant un travail d'équipe, lui revient autant a lui qu'a la cuisine & au chef. Merci Phillipe & bonne continuations.
Par contre, nous ne pouvons pas dire ca de tous les autres serveurs. Notre hôte principale était très jeune & inexpérimenté. Bien qu'elle n'aie rien fait de mal en particulier, elle n'était pas très bonne ni enjoué, elle avait l'air même très gêner. Ne pouvait pas répondre à la moitié de nos questions & ne revenait jamais avec les réponses. Bon sang, achetez lui des vêtements à sa taille.
De plus, deux autres jeunes hommes on passé à notre table quelques fois & nous n'avons pas aimé leur attitude du tout. Ils avaient l'air plus préoccupé à draguer les 2 femmes à coté de nous qu'à nous servir. Vers la fin ils sont venu nous porter un service de dessert à deux & ils étaient complètement dans une conversation, nous nous sommes sentit de trop & avions vraiment l'impression de les déranger. Nous n'avions pas cru se faire traité de cette façon dans un restaurant comme celui la.
Nous avons vraiment apprécié la visite de la cuisine mais pas vraiment la petite video de la pêche à l'huitre. Les lunettes de réalité virtuelle qui nous ont été prêter pour cette vidéo étaient sales & l'expérience un peu superflue à notre gout.
Trying one of 3, 1-Michelin star restaurants in Montreal. As customary with anything downtown, the driving situation was a disaster. Construction everywhere, no parking & hence gridlock, I called the restaurant to tell them we would be late. The young lady who is the hostess was kind & understanding & reassured me that all was well & to be safe. Once we finally parked, we made our way to the restaurant & were warmly greeted by the hostess & a nearby waiter kindly welcomed us as well. This would be the precedence set for the service for the rest of the night. We were seated upstairs & at first I wasn't pleased but appreciated the quiet as compared to the main floor although the decor & general atmosphere on the main floor is much better than upstairs which I found quiet but muted in terms of appeal. We were greeted by our main waiter Julian who was excellent. Friendly & efficient never missing a beat. His team included Charlotte who was also excellent as well as two other young waiters who did a great job. We decided to take the experience menu which concentrated on their signature dishes. We ordered a cocktail called the Baiser Tropical which my wife loved. Although pricey at $20, it was in a big glass & little ice so was a better value than cheaper cocktails swimming in ice for a cheaper price at competing restaurants. We received a complimentary'amuse bouche' which consisted of a foie gras & cream foam with a potato churro. This was a great start & was delectable & flavourful. The first of our menu's courses was the lobster cappuccino with an assortment of 3 different butters of which one was a candle which was lit & you could scoop up the melted butter with your bread. It resembles a brown butter taste & was my favourite. Then we had the Rock-Ferrer oysters which was a $7.50 each oyster extra but well worth the price. The oyster was expertly prepared & although it was cooked, it was still moist & retained its juices in the shell. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Then came the roast lobster which was incredible but a bit on the small side. Would have preferred the whole tail. Then finally for the savory parts, was the Angus filet. Prepared table-side & accompanied with a dual sauce consisting of foie gras & mushrooms. The sauce was delicious & the meat was well prepared but we both found the meat was not at the level we would have expected. It was solid but although medium rare, was on the dry/ultra lean side. The side of truffle mashed potatoes were ok but were under seasoned. I did like the Parmesan flower on top. Finally we got our dessert which consisted of three items. First was the chocolate crisps which were delicious as well as the maple syrup cotton candy. By far the worst item in the evening was their choice for dessert. A berry pavlova, although well executed, just missed the mark & failed to end this lovely meal on a high point & should definitely be reviewed by the restaurant as a definite swap out for a dessert more fitting of the experience & to display the level of culinary ability the chef's have. So the highs were the service & most of the food. The low points were the mashed potatoes, Angus filet & the pavlova dessert. Although the service was excellent, I felt the food came out too quickly. These are easily fixable to render an even better experience. All in all, a lovely evening & would definitely recommend.
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Michelin service on bald Michelin tires. Prestige name, zero grip where it counts.
Food is one thing, but what you remember is the service.
The Bad
- Was asked in advance for English menus, got French, promised a swap… hostess never returned, we got ghosted like a bad Tinder date.
- Dish explanations rattled off faster than watching YouTube at 3x speed making it hard to take in.
- One dish (venison) was even explained in French while the rest were in English.
- Appetizers arrived in a blitz before we finished the last bite.
- Bread service inconsistent, other tables got the cart & stories, we got slices with no explanation.
- Table never cleaned once leaving crumbs
- No wine recommendations or pairing guidance even though it was on the menu.
- Water refills were slow, & when they did come they were poured aggressively into glasses like a waterfall splashing droplets of water on the table
- Plates removed before we were done; new ones slammed on top of old dishes.
- Dessert dragged with long gaps, opposite of the rushed dinner pace.
- Receipt tossed on the table like loose change after paying from our server.
- Gifted lobster oil at the end with no bag offered from server, a manager had to step in after noticing my hands were full leaving.
- Service was scattered: multiple servers, different standards. Our main server felt rushed & cold.
The Good
- Management team was attentive (servers need to be trained to this level).
- Kitchen was calm & professional, even offering a behind-the-scenes tour to all guests.
Food
- Traditional French dishes were the highlight (lobster cappuccino, venison stew with foie gras).
- Aesthetically pleasing with great presentation for creativity
- My lobster tail had flavour; my partner's was bland.
- Some dishes felt like random experiments from the chefs recent Japan trip, lacking cohesion.
- Oyster dish resembled oyster motoyaki without oyster flavour, paired with Nordic shrimp that tasted like dim sum spring rolls.
- Butter was bland & overpowered by spices.
- Lobster oil butter could use more lobster taste.
- Oversized brioche bun felt out of place at this level, but taste & texture was on point.
- Scallops with caviar were bland due to other flavours overpowering them in the dish.
- A surprise egg spread served two courses after bread, suggested to be eaten with bread, although good, felt out of sequence & awkward.
Atmosphere
- Clean & upscale.
- Posh décor with a live artist in house.
- Exposed glass kitchen concept is a plus during dinner service.
Overall, atmosphere & ambiance were strong, food was slightly above average good. Service, however, was chaos. Not what you expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Like a car crash scene where only a handful knew how to execute properly. This experience was described as a movie that mixes every genre - a few good scenes, but messy, random, & lacking flow.
When you're paying $185 per head before wine pairings, A-team service is expected.
Hmmmmm. I am really trying hard to like this experience but I simply can't stay away from expressing how overrated the restaurant is. I am sorry, Michelin, there are much MUCH better restaurants in Montreal that you overlooked because of the mini-theatrical experience you might have gotten at Europea.
We came to celebrate a birthday & ordered the'birthday menu.' Additionally, we ordered the famous lobster & the steak de tabarnak (really, Jerome?) as we didn't want to miss out. Let's talk about the latter two- the steak was prepared table side (did I mention the theatre?) but at a completely inappropriate time as we are eating the previously served dish. By the time we got to taste it, it was cold & while the cut of meat was really amazing, the experience of eating it wasn't. The lobster tail (there was about 60g of it) was really good even to the one of us who doesn't eat seafood. Its aroma was truly spectacular.
The'birthday menu' now: the bread was tasty; the croquettes were amazing; the pastry with chicken quite good. The shrimp toast was terrible but once we removed the shrimp, it was quite ok. The scallop dish was a major disappointment. Tasteless. The cabbage salad with truffle was a nice touch, but really should we be even commenting on the salad with 4 ingredients at a Michelin star restaurant?! The corn chowder was just there but tasty. Again, at a Michelin star restaurant!!! The theme of the entire menu was: spectacularly underseasoned! An amateurish failure.
The real highlight of the evening: the Pavlova. The only dish worth this restaurant's reputation.
Again, I really tried to like this place, & I did to some extent. The service & the atmosphere were at par but the food simply was not. I will be back for the tasty menu despite 3 lobster dishes on it!
Dining at La Grande Table Gastronomique at Jérôme Ferrer Europea was nothing short of exceptional. Everything was orchestrated with such elegance, from the table presentation to the service, it was nothing short of stunning
As an avid seafood enjoyer, I was blown away by the signature lobster grill, which came with beautiful preparation. Tasting the Kobe beef no different of an experience, along with the celery & miso soup, a comforting food delivered with the restaurant's refined presentation. Each course was elevated by the Sommelier Divine Pairing, a selection of four wines that complemented the menu perfectly.
What impressed us most was how satisfying the whole menu was. Fine dining sometimes sacrifices that quality in service of beauty, which is to be expected, but we were pleasantly surprised!
Combined with the existing beauty of Montreal, it was a truly unforgettable experience, & one I would recommend for anyone seeking the best of its Michelin-starred cuisine.
Le 30 juillet dernier, j'ai réservé au Europea le restaurant de Jérôme Ferrer, maintenant 1 étoile au guide Michelin. Nous avons commandé le menu anniversaire. Nous étions déjà allé à l'ancienne adresse & la cuisine était excellente & le service irréprochable. Je m'attendais à quelque chose d'exceptionnel. Malheureusement ce fut la déception. Entrée modeste. Le fameux cappuccino de homard s'avère n'être qu'un modeste petit encas plutôt fade & sans envergure. Le plat principal est plutôt moyen, le filet de boeuf pas tout a fait a point. Visiblement notre serveur n'est pas très bien formé. Service amateur. Malgré que nous ayons la carte des vins en main & signalons au serveur vouloir commander deux verres de rosé, il ne revient jamais s'enquérir de notre choix. Nous restons avec la carte des vins sur la table. Aucun sommelier n'est visiblement sur place pour recommender des vins. Le Personnel est peu souriant, l'ambiance sombre & peu invitante. Musique formatée style chaine de resto bar. Vraiment, je me demande d'où vient l'étoile Michelin. Hum...Je crois que l'examinateur Michelin est passé à côté. Où il est passé une journée où tout était bien. Impossible pour ce restaurant de conserver encore longtemps son étoile Michelin.
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Première soirée chez Jerome Ferrer
Nous avons dégusté le menu anniversaire à 90$ par personne & un vin en provenance d'Espagne pour accompagner ce repas.
Nous avons réservé à 17h30 heure plus propice à échanger avec les serveurs & maître d'hôtel .
Le menu anniversaire un feux d'artifice de saveurs, un équilibre gustatif, des portions généreuses, décrites avec beaucoup de passion de la part des serveurs
Un merci particulier à Vladimir d'origine russe attachant, comédien en devenir
Les plats sont généreux, presque trop. Mais très aimablement il vous propose de rapporter avec vous les portions restantes
Très bons rapport qualité prix pour un restaurant étoilé au Michelin
Je le recommande sincèrement
Amazing food, great presentation & experience. However with the high price point you are paying for perfection, we got the extra Kobe beef option, & seems they overcooked my steak (ordered medium well, but came completely grey cooked). We were four, one of us did not order champagne, they still served the champagne, said it was a gift, but then proceeded to charge us for the glass, also you would expect the tea to be complimentary for the dessert, like in other Michelin we have been prior. Lastly, I am a little disappointed that there were no themes presented with the food, they just said what the food was, but not why it was served, from which region, & any symbolics behind it.. Apart from that it was very enjoyable. The lobster was the best I have had yet.
We tried the Midi Gourmand lunch menu for $50, which is a great price for a Michelin-starred restaurant. The space is beautifully decorated, elegant, & in a great location.
However, I was hoping to be more surprised by the food. The appetizers were overly salty, the fish was nicely seasoned, & everything else was just okay. I've had better elsewhere. The utensils looked cheap & scratched, which felt out of place for this type of restaurant.
Overall, a pleasant experience but it didn't meet my expectations. I'll try a different menu next time.
I wonder how this place earned a Michelin star. I went for a lunch with a group of friends. Everything we had was way too salty & the lobster was overcooked. Everyone in the group was very disappointed with the food.
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En arrivant, accueille très froid, il n'y avait personne à l'entrée, lorsque l'hotesse arrive, elle nous demande très sévèrement de nous assoire & d'attendre !!!
Après une dizaine de minute, elle revient, pianote sur son ordinateur & repart toujours en nous ignorant. Puis elle revient & nous demande si nous avions une réservation - toujours sèchement, pour finalement nous accompagnier à notre table. Pour un restaurant étoilé Michelin, c'est surprenant !!! (mercredi soir 16 juillet 2025). Le service qui a suivit était très sympatique & attentionné. La qualité gustative de la nouriture très décevante. Le décor très beau & soigné, la présentation des plats très rafinée.
Souper en amoureux le 30 juillet, on avait réservé depuis plus de 45 jours. Il y avait beaucoup de place lors de la réservation. Mais quelle déception! On se fait assigner en arrivant la pire table du restaurant au 2e étage à côté de l'escalier pour descendre à la cuisine. Sérieusement, tout ce 2e étage ne devrait pas exister dans un restaurant supposement Michelin. Le premier a l'air magnifique, mais on a rien vu. La nourriture est excellente, rien à redire. Nous avons pris le menu experience de la table gourmande avec accord vin de luxe. Le service est correct, mais très mécanique, on voit que les gars & filles suivent une recette. Ils en sortent pas & c'est froid comme atmosphere. Bref une grande déception, de ce qui devait être le highlight de notre séjour. Bref, le souper au Monarque la vieille fut 100 fois mieux. Pour la nourriture allez-y, pour l'atmosphère, on repassera. Pas digne d'une étoile Michelin. Il y a 100 x mieux ailleurs.
We went to Europea to celebrate my wife's birthday, expecting something special from a Michelin-starred restaurant. It was a major letdown.
We regularly dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, even traveling out of state just to experience great food -- so we know what to expect at this level. Europea didn't come close.
There were flies around our table, & the food was bland & repetitive -- most dishes were overpowered by parmesan foam. We ordered what they had to offer as their best, yet we couldn't taste the lobster in the lobster dish or find crab in the crab dish. My wife even found a shell in her lobster cappuccino. The manager gave a weak, dismissive apology.
Despite mentioning it was my wife's birthday in the reservation, to the hostess, & to the server, no one acknowledged it. Not even a candle.
For such an expensive & hyped place, the experience was disappointing. It honestly feels like they got their Michelin star for presentation, not flavor or hospitality.
We've had far better meals at places like Papito & Foxy. Europea looks impressive -- but that's about it. give me title
Everything is premade, the emphasis is on the show,,the spectacle, the vessels… not on the food itself. We had no vegetables whatsoever in all services. I'm now doubting the standards of Michelin. Very disappointing!
MICHELIN
