« 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.
Très bons fruits de mers & service rapide. Même trop rapide. On nous a pressé à manger pour laisser notre place, pour finalement passer la soirée dans un resto à moitié rempli
Excellent restaurant! Les moules (à volonté) sont délicieuses & le service très bon. Nous avons passé un agréable moment & reviendrons définitivement !!
Dec 17, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
C'est un plaisir renouvelé à chaque fois que nous retournons manger au Joséphine en famille ou entre amis.
On s'y sent important & l'accueil y est plus que chaleureux !
Amoureux de fruits de mer, je vous recommande vivement cet endroit. :-)
I've ordered moules frites dozens of times in many different restaurants & this was the first time I've ever had it served without the cooking liquid. As you can imagine, the mussels got cold & dried out pretty quickly.
The fries were fantastic but overall very disappointed. Cool place for drinks.
Nov 20, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Excellent service, on a apprécié que la serveuse a offert un cahier à colorier & crayons à mon fils. Le menu dans le cadre du MTL à table était excellent aussi
Nous avons profité du menu MTL à Table & avons bien mangé. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l'entrée de tartare de saumon, les gnocchis aux champignons ainsi que la tartelette au chocolat en dessert. Un pianiste jouait près de nous, il était excellent, mais le volume était un peu trop élevé, ce qui rendait la conversation difficile. Malgré cela, l'expérience a été très agréable. Le seul point négatif reste le stationnement dans ce secteur de Montréal.
There were two of us, & the service was truly attentive. The food was excellent & beautifully presented, with a detailed description of each dish. I ordered the lobster ravioli & the grilled octopus, both of which were incredible. & what can I say about the selection of oysters, apart from their diverse origins & freshness? Incredible! I will gladly return !!!
MTLàTable 2025
Masterful work in time/seating accommodation & expo from Hugo - Front of house
The grill is excellent (octopus & flank steak)
Calamari are cut small but seasoned & crispy
Desserts are well made with strong contrasting citrus flavours
À l'occasion à MTL à table, nous avons testé le menu à 50$ avec trois services. Nous n'avons pas été déçues. L'accord entre les saveurs & l'esthétique des plats était formidable ! Excellent rapport qualité prix, tout comme le service !
