« 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.
Bien que l'accueil laissait à désirer; aucune mention du vestiaire & à peine un sourire, le repas était excellent. L'entrée de pieuvre était délicieuse avec son accompagnement de salade de pommes de terre & les champignons frits. Miam! La suite de pétoncles & pâtes tout aussi délicieuse avec un beau mélange des saveurs. Au dessert, petite déception avec le pain perdu, en effet, les figues annoncées sur le menu ont étés remplacées par des chips de betterave, malheureusement non mentionné par notre serveuse. Au final un bon repas avec des fruits de mers bien apprêtés & frais.
Nov 17, 2019
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They have a good selection of delicious oysters.The main courses (roasted duck breast, & pork belly) were adequate. The duck breast was a bit tough.
The trout & sardine entrées were enjoyable. The serving staff were friendly & efficient...& fairly well coordinated. The place was not full but rather loud.
Tout était délicieux, la nourriture, le vin, le décor magnifique, belle ambiance, bon service. La seule petite déception de ma soirée a été le morceau de homard un peu cahoutchouteux dans le plat de turbot (MTL à table)
We did the pre fixe restaurant week menu, & all three courses were delicious! Trendy ambiance as well. We had wine selected to pair with our entrees, & they were well matched!
Nov 11, 2019
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Please improve/organize better your kitchen services. Waiting over 30 minutes for the main course, without any reasonable explanation from the staff ("everyone decided to order at the same time, you'll have to wait") is not expected.
Good food, but a disappointing experience.
Excellent repas & service dans le cadre de Mtl à Table.
La pieuvre est succulente. Nous avons pris le jumelage des vins avec le repas, excellents conseils de la sommelière.
Nous y retournerons !
Restaurant avec un cadre très agréable, les plats sont bons mais manque de surprise au niveau du goût. Le descriptif des plats est surprenant mais ne suis pas au niveau du goût. Le service & l'ambiance sont super.
We dined at Josephine's last night. The food was amazing! The three of us ordered different dishes & none of us were disappointed with our choice. The complexities of the dishes made them all very interesting & extremely tasty. We highly recommend this restaurant, not only for the food but for the great service!
Service impeccable de Josée & de la sommelière. Pieuvre & sardines exquises. Flanc de porc à la perfection. Dessert au chocolat - & glace bière noire - 5 étoiles. Ambiance chaleureuse & musique modérée, majoritairement française. Accord mets-vins approprié. Bref, 4 12 étoiles pour l'ensemble.
