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 is described across reviews as a warm, cozy, and welcoming spot with attentive staff and a lively yet intimate ambiance. The menu gets strong praise for fresh seafood and innovative tapas, with oysters, scallops, tartares, octopus and fried cauliflower among the standouts, and generous portions in tapas style dishes paired with a solid wine and cocktail selection. The décor and terrace add to the charm, making it a good setting for dates or casual nights with friends. Service is repeatedly noted as friendly and helpful, though a few comments point to occasional delays and some items priced on the higher side. Taken together, the experiences point to a memorable dining destination that many reviewers would happily return to.
I enjoyed my time here my partner had the risotto which was excellent. I liked the calamari but next time I would get risotto. We wanted to speak with Lilly more. Let Lilly talk 🙂
She made me a delicious espresso 🍸
J'ai adoré ma première expérience.
Les huîtres étaient fraîches & délicieuses.
Le vin était divin.
Le service très courtois & attentionné. Nous n'avons manqué de rien.
J'ai déjà hâte de revenir.
4 stars seems too low. I could give this place a 4.5 star for food. it was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect for a nice date, good background music, friendly service. we will be going back
Dec 22, 2025
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Très bel endroit & très bonne nourriture sophistiquée, mais trop cher. Les huitres à 1$ sont délicieuses mais minuscules & on ne peut en prendre plus de 24 par table. La formule tapas avec des tout petits plats pour le prix d'un plat principal finit par nous ruiner.
The ambiance was warm & inviting, with a smooth background music. Service was prompt & welcoming. The cuisine proved satisfying, flavorful & generously portioned. The wine selection felt somewhat limited, & the pricing leaned toward the higher end.
Des plats de très bonne qualité & un service très courtois! J'ai essayé dans le cadre de Montreal à table, les accords vins étaient parfait. J'y reviendrai!
Nov 16, 2025
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Tried this restaurant through Montreal à la table. Set menu for $65. Appetizer salmon crudo was excellent 5 stars for sure. Main dish of octopus was plentiful & grilled to perfection. Also 5 stars. Others in my group had beef cheeks & pasta & said they were underseasoned & just ok. Service was good. Drinks took a long time to arrive but were delicious. Dessert was ok. Charming decor & restaurant was very busy. Overall a great night.
Nous sommes allés au restaurant La Bêtise vendredi dernier. L'ambiance était chaleureuse, l'accueil impeccable & nous avons très bien mangé. J'ai d'ailleurs décidé d'y organiser mon party d'employés pour Noël. Merci à Nam pour ses excellents conseils & pour nous avoir fait découvrir le meilleur du menu.
We were warmly welcomed. The restaurant is nice & clean. My first course was onion soup gratiné & it was one of the best ones I've ever had my second course was beef cheek with a piece of foie gras on top. It was served with vegetables, mashed potatoes, & the best gravy I've ever had in my life. That meal was fantastic for dessert, although the portions were a little small it was delicious. 10/10 😍 Highly recommend
I was there during MTL à la table, so understandably it is not the showcase opportunity of what a restaurant can offer. Value was acceptable under these circumstances.
Food: nothing special; fois gras in the beef cheek dish felt like rubber, plate was served lukewarm to cold. Beer salad missed flavour.
Service: decent, polite & friendly personnel
Atmosphere: slightly noisy, loud music, difficult to maintain a conversation.
