« 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.
Reviews of Joséphine describe a warm, cozy seafood focused spot with attentive service and creative, fresh dishes. Diners praise the oyster bar, mussels and fries, lobster ravioli, and a well balanced tasting menu, along with thoughtful wine pairings and a piano ambiance that adds charm. The atmosphere is repeatedly noted as welcoming and intimate, with staff who accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, and many say the experience is worth returning for, including occasions like MTL à Table events, though a few mentions of small portions or higher prices appear from some visits.
J'adore les fruits de mer & le poisson & je n'ai pas été déçue. Nous avons pris un plateau Joséphine & c'était excellent! Frais & goûteux. Le service était parfait. Le personnel était gentil & amical. Le petit hic, c'est que nous avions un peu de misère à s'entendre parler, mais sinon je recommande & je retournerais sans hésiter.
Had a fantastic dinner er at Josephine with my wife & son. For apples we shared Lion's mane mushrooms, an octopus salad, & a seafood plateau with four mussels, two shrimp, & salmon gravalax - they were so delicious we devoured them before I managed to get photos - sorry - highly recommend each dish. For mains, two of us had the special - mackerel, & one the lobster ravioli. The mackerel was cooked perfectly, grilled on one side only, & accompanied by various veggies. The ravioli was delicious, cooked perfectly al dente. We sampled a number of cocktails & I had or sampled the best espresso martini, classic martini, & vesper I have ever been served - wow! Our server was extremely helpful & very friendly - absolutely top notch service by her & everyone we interacted with. They also accommodated my wife's dairy & gluten allergies without compromise - well done! Excellent, excellent, excellent!
Nous avons passé un merveilleux moment en famille chez Joséphine, particulièrement sur leur terrasse à l'ambiance cosy & relaxante. Les plats étaient délicieux & les cocktails incroyables. Nous avons commencé avec les courgettes grillées, les calamars frits d'une fraîcheur incomparable, & les huîtres chaudes qui étaient un pur délice - une expérience unique en bouche. Le plat signature, les raviolis au homard, était tout simplement parfait, la sauce un véritable régal. Le chef nous a également concocté un poisson du jour extraordinaire avec des filets de maquereau & de la pêche grillée - une combinaison délicieuse. Pour notre fils, le chef a eu la gentillesse de préparer des pâtes blanches au parmesan rien que pour lui, qu'il a adorées. Quant aux cocktails, j'ai choisi l'Alice, & c'était un véritable délice. En résumé, je recommande vivement Joséphine pour une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle en famille !
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!
Aug 4, 2024
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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.
