Located in Verdun, la Bêtise is the result of four friends who were wondering how to enhance food and wine pleasures. The tapas lounge-bar formula was created to offer an extraordinary evening to enthusiasts of culinary experiences: explosive tapas for all pallets, inventive main dishes, elaborate and original wine and cocktail list. You can share and explore classics that are adapted to fine cuisine in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. La Bêtise is the ideal place for a good time.
Our Specialties
Tartare, Poutine, Tataki, Oysters, Mac’n’Cheese, Dumplings, Rack of lamb, House cocktails, Wine, Beers & House dessert.
La Bêtise welcomes guests with a warm, cozy atmosphere that many reviews describe as inviting and vibrant. The food gets frequent praise, from fresh oysters and tapas-style bites to well-executed mains and standout seafood. Service is consistently noted as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with a good wine and cocktail selection to complement the meals. Some comments mention a higher price point or occasional slower service, but portions and overall quality are repeatedly highlighted as strong points. The venue's charm, whether on the terrace or inside, makes it a popular spot for gatherings or a romantic evening, and visitors often say they would return.
Nous avons pris plusieurs plats à partager, la nourriture est délicieuse, le service est très rapide & l'ambiance du restaurant est excellente, avec une très belle décoration. Mention spéciale pour les cocktails qui sont excellents ! Nous reviendrons assurément
Stopped by to watch the hockey game with my friends during mtl a la table! Had the tagliatelle's, & it did not disappoint! & if you're looking for a real upper with this nasty weather get the French onion soup!
Overall great experience, cocktails were nice & so was wine selection!
Would highly recommend!
Nov 5, 2025
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Service de qualité , souriant & à l'écoute des besoins des clients! Un gros coup de coeur ❤?. J'habite à Granby, & je reviendrai assurément, je recommande. Les cocktails sans alcool sont incroyables
Had dinner here. When I entered & saw the interior, compared to the photos on the website, I did feel a little catfished. Opted for patio.
Server was nice but seemed to disappear for long periods of time. & when it came time to get our bill & pay we had to go looking for her.
Cocktails were alright.
The General Tso's Chicken poutine wasn't very good, with a flavourless sauce/gravy, poorly cooked fries, & the batter of the chicken carried flavours from the deep-frier including fish.
The salmon tartare was OK, but serving it in a martini glass seemed so comically cliché & dated I wondered if it was supposed to be ironic.
In the end, not worth going back when there are so many other better restaurants in the area.
Tapas style restaurant. Everyone of them was meticulously thought of by the chef & full of flavors. Classic cocktails have a nice original twist. Service was terrible, we had a hard time getting our tapas in a reasonable amount of time. Do recommend. Should hire more servers.
Bon accueil, endroit agréable, service un peu froid mais correct. Les cocktails sont excellents & les plats sont bons sans être extraordinaires. Mention spéciale pour les dumplings à l'agneau & la foccacia avec bruschetta & burrata. Plusieurs plats non disponibles. Un peu cher mais tout de même un endroit où passer une belle soirée.
I usually go to Betise Rosemont but wanted to try the MTL a Table menu here. The tuna app & octopus were both very good & the meat options were decent but I felt like they were really missing the wine pairing to be better. However, I was disappointed with the service. Our waiter just really seemed like he didn't want to be there. He was very slow to come around & never asked us if we wanted more drinks or anything so all we had to drink other than water were the cocktails we ordered at the beginning. I guess we saved money, but I would have liked some wine with dinner. We asked to split everything but no small plates were brought & he completely forgot about our coffee with dessert too. When we brought up the fact that we'll forget about the coffee he didn't even apologize or seem sorry he just said yes it's too late. I will say that the table beside us was loud & obnoxious & seemed to have had an argument with him at some point but he was still slow & inattentive before the argument so I don't think that's the whole story. Anyways, I'll probably continue going to La Betise Rosemont instead of Verdun.
Nov 16, 2024
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Been here a few times. The dishes are usually good & the menu has some variety which makes it a good choice for groups. Some elements, like purees, on some of the dishes need to be seasoned (the lamb & the octopus had bland sides). Cocktails are okay but needed better balance & could have been more interesting. I also wish it was a bit better value; it is entirely possible to get 3 dishes & still be hungry which would be alright if each dish was priced a bit lower. I would definitely recommend the Mac n cheese & the duck which were some of the better dishes I've tried. All in all it's a good place that has the potential to be great.
Great ambiance, service & food. Happened to go on $1 oyster night, which was yummy. We had the giant shrimp which was great. Disappointed with the calamari. Maybe the batter or sauce, but it just wasn't jiving with us. The Mac n Cheese was delicious although a little sparse on chorizo. The cocktails were perfectly made with care. Had a wonderful evening, but it was on the pricey side in the end, it not uncommon for this class of restaurant.
This place has a great ambiance, nice staff & a great look. However, the food was not worth the price. Although our complaint was rectified, we felt swindled after ordering a plate of octopus (cost: $29) & only receiving 2 small legs with a few potatoes.. not impressed. That being said, their cocktails were good.
Feb 2, 2024
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Toujours une belle experience chez la Bêtise! Bonne bouffe, les cocktails sont intéressants & le service est attentionné & efficace. Je recommande fortement!
L'équipe a relevé mon défi d'ajuster un de leur super cocktail pour réduire grandement le sucre. C'était bon, beau & ajusté parfaitement! Bravo! Service formidable!
Tapas style food service, everything we had was delicious. Cocktails were yummy. Service was on point. We wanted to stay longe but the second service was coming at 830. Definitely recommend, would come back again!
