« Something to make year-round lovers of the sea salivate »
Iris Gagnon-Paradis, La Presse
Located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, the Joséphine restaurant offers original bistro cuisine that highlights fish and seafood.
Inspired by his many travels, chef Vincent Desaulniers revisits with passion classic dishes combined with different flavors of the world. On the plate, you will therefore find delicately crafted quality products intelligently enhanced with local ingredients. The varied menu evolving with the creativity of the chef over the seasons will satisfy everyone!
The meticulously crafted wine list features a wide selection of privately imported products and is constantly evolving.
With its warm atmosphere and its modern decor bathed in greenery and natural light, this restaurant on rue St-Denis will become your favorite destination for your outings as a couple or with friends, both to enjoy a meal and for happy hour.
Joséphine offers a warm, intimate seafood focused dining experience characterized by attentive service, a welcoming piano ambiance, and a cozy, chic atmosphere. Fresh oysters, mussels, lobster ravioli, octopus, and other seafood specialties are consistently praised for quality, balance, and creative presentations, with guests noting the versatile menu options and thoughtful wine pairings. The staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, accommodating dietary needs with ease, which enhances the overall enjoyment. The setting, including a stylish bar area and a pleasant terrace, adds to the relaxed yet refined vibe that makes it ideal for both special occasions and casual dinners. Regulars celebrate the ever changing menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, while the restaurant's value and hospitality earn frequent recommendations. Overall, the experience blends superb ingredients, careful execution, and a welcoming crew into a standout seafood destination in the area.
We just had a lovely & lively meal at Joséphine. The three of us sat at the large center table, enjoyed a fabulous Dauvissat Chablis, oysters, salmon tartare, calamari fritti, sea bass with roasted corn & peaches, lobster ravioli, & duck confit papardelle. The service was warm & unobtrusive. Many of the customers seemed to be regulars, which added to the welcoming atmosphere.
Chic & cool atmosphere, the service was super professional & courteous, the dishes were delicious & the cocktails super refreshing & authentic. A great experience!
C'était ma 2e visite chez Joséphine & tout était parfait 👌🏻 Le service est impeccable & la nourriture est sublime 💚🫶🏼 Le cocktail de crevettes, les calmars frits 😍 Les raviolis au homard sont siiiiiiii délicieux! Le poisson du jour (flétan) était exquis! &, surtout, ne passez pas à côté du financier aux amandes 😲 Je n'en reviens pas encore! Nous reviendrons 🍤🥮🐟
We went here on our first night in Montreal & had to come back for our last, it was one of our favorites! The staff were incredibly kind & generous, the food was delicious, the drinks were impeccable. I highly recommend for the ambiance & the experience! Cannot wait to come back soon.
Fabulous dinner at Josephine. We went on Wednesday for the oyster special, they were fresh & delicious! Our waitress was very kind & knowledgeable as well. Will be coming back!
Food was incredibly fresh. Everything from their vegetable plate to seafood, to the butter noodles they served our kids. They were very friendly & made some wonderful recommendations for our future dining plans. Thank you.
We did not have a reservation, it was a walk-in. Restaurant had plenty empty tables inside, but we were told they were reserved. We were still seated on a nice table, however during our time there, no one was seated in the so-called reserved areas. Not sure why restaurants do that. Regardless, we ordered the big plateau & enjoyed it, it was fresh & delicious. Will come back for sure.
The restaurant design is beautiful. The food sublime & delicious. Hugo, who has the pride of an owner for this restaurant, hooked us up with wine we'd never had that we loved ( & we are picky winos) as well as honestly suggesting the best dishes in the house. The lobster ravioli ( fresh pasta)& the steak was to die for. The grilled zucchini, heaven. The calimari, delicious & didnt taste like the bad fried versions we all know. The almond cake for dessert, so light, flavorful & yummy. Sauveria was also so lovely with us. They both were a joy. You felt completely welcome. Can't wait to go back.
Quelle belle découverte ! Petite carte gage de qualité ! Produits frais & cuisine élaborée ! Le mardi laissez-vous tenter par les moules à volonté 🏃♂️
