Taken together, reviews depict Lattuca Barbecue as a standout Texas style smokehouse in Montreal with generous portions and a focus on tender, smoky meats like brisket and beef ribs that many visitors consider among the best outside Texas. The sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans are frequently praised for flavor, though a few comments note issues with temperature or consistency and some meat being slightly dry or overly salty. A verbally delivered menu and the absence of a fixed menu are repeatedly mentioned, along with occasional service flaws, wait times, and higher prices, especially for sharing platters. The atmosphere is described as warm, casual, and welcoming with attentive staff and a clear passion for pit cooking, drawing locals and visitors from far away who often say the experience is worth the trip. Overall, the brisket and beef ribs emerge as the standout items that keep guests returning, even as some visits remind that peak times can impact service and value.
Please make reservations if you want to be guaranteed a table. Really worth it. Great location & the food was made with care. The service was very friendly & made the experience better. Allie was our server & felt at home. Ordered the beef ribs & brisket with coleslaw & beans. Can't wait for my next visit.
Would you expect a BBQ joint in Montreal? I didn't, but the more I read the more I wanted to go. & what an awesome place! It's a cozy space just off the water with some great cow art & country music to add to the ambiance. The owner was there, & it was a pleasure to meet him & hear about his passion for BBQ (which we share, so easy conversation). He's got a great selection of whiskeys going, & the bartender, wow- she rocked some great cocktails (including some off-menu ones at request, after ingredients were verified in stock). I got the beef rib, brisket, & chicken (added at the bartender's suggestion) & they were all amazing. I hadn't had smoked beef rib before, & that was outstanding. I have had smoked chicken before, & it had been dry. John's wasn't- it was moist & smokey & delightful. If they're not swamped, it's a delightful crew to chat with. Don't miss!
Nov 24, 2024
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We went to Lattuca with 5 of my boys & it was so amazing. There were 3 meats included in our order: beef ribs, pork ribs, briskets, beans, mac n cheese, & coleslaw for 34$. It is very delicious food. Definitely, I'll be back .
Lattuca serves legit BBQ. My brisket & beef rib were smoked to perfection, & the perfect consistency. I have not had BBQ this good outside of the southeast U.S., these folks don't play. If you're looking for Montreal style brisket there are a million places in town for that. Do not come here looking for that. Come here for slow & low, smoked, real BBQ. Staff was awesome too.
Over price, only got 2 slice of beef & 1 was only fat. It taste good but kinda cold. 34$ for a meal so tiny i had to eat somewherr else after. The 2 start is for the waitress, at least she was kind. Dont go there its not worth it at all.
We dined here on Saturday April 27, 2024 around 6PM. Had made a reservation since the website strongly suggested this. The restaurant is small & fills up fast. Located in the heart of Old Port, this small joint offers a simple menu of bbq meats & sides. There is only beef ribs, porc ribs, pulled pork, brisket & smoked chicken, served with your choice of mac & cheese, coleslaw & baked beans. There are no appetizers & no desserts - however there is a cocktail & drinks menu. I do find it odd that the food menu is not posted on the website, nor on their social media. I saw some outdated photos of the menu other customers posted. The only place to see a physical menu is on the outside of the restaurant itself, otherwise once seated, there is nothing printed & the server will be the one to talk through the options. My partner & I opted for the beef ribs (there is an extra $7 for this option), pork ribs & smoked chicken. The meats were all very tender but lacked flavor - as if there was not enough seasonong or sauce. We had sides of mac & cheese & coleslaw. The food was very good, but not amazind & expensive for around $40 a person to start with plus the surchage for beef ribs. Cocktails were around $17. Very pricy dinner, for this, I expected larger portions, I found the Texas bbq experience to be lacking despite the website claiming this is Texas style. They surely do not serve American sized portions. I am a slim female with a healthy appetite & was disappointed in the lack of food, especially for the sides. There are maybe 3 or 4 bites of coleslaw or mac & cheese in each serving, yet these are the cheapest foods I don't understand why they couldn't be more generous. The time it took to prepare the food & serve us was also puzzling. We arrived when the restaurant just opened & were among the first to order yet waited probably a good half hour or more before our food arrived. The meats are all cooked in advance & I suspect the sides were as well - as we overheard a server mentioning the food is smoked in St-Eustache which is North, outside the island of Montreal. There are no smokers on site at this restaurant. I am glad I tried this place as there is a shortage of great BBQ within Montreal - however due to the portion size, slow service, price & location I would not come back. Unfortunately there is no parking nearby so be ready to pay upwards of $25-$30 for a paid parking lot, or take public transit if you can.
Aug 12, 2024
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(2024) Last year we visited Lattuca & it was so amazing we came back this year. It's still incredible, maybe even better somehow. We ordered the share plate & got 1 of everything (5 meats), chicken, beef rib, pork rib, brisket, pulled pork, & the beans, mac n cheese, & coleslaw. Everything is incredibly delicious & perfectly cooked. The service was stellar, & the atmosphere was great. Well probably be back in 2025. 🍖 (2023) One of the best BBQ I've had in a long time. The brisket, beef rib, pulled pork & chicken were incredible. The sides were also amazing. The beans were incredibly delicious & the coleslaw was refreshing. My wife says the Mac n Cheese was one of the best she's had. I'll be coming back if I'm ever in Montreal again!
Decent bbq considering limited options in Montreal but nothing to write home about. Took the sampler plate which was generous, best piece was the beef rib. Rest was OK at most (pulled pork, brisket, chicken). Sides were boring (beans, macNcheese, slaw - no cornbread , collard greens, etc...) Now for service, we sat outside & think the waitress forgot about us. Took forever to take our orders. Didn't clear the table when we were done. Asked for extra bbq sauce which never came. Restaurant was not packed at all. Not rude or anything, just not attentive. Overall, not a memorable experience.
If you're looking for amazing southern Texas style bbq then this is the spot. The owner "Jon" I usually wandering about. Super friendly & engaging. The brisket is simply amazing, the beef bone isn't to be missed either. If you're into meats this is your spot to check out in beautiful old port of Montreal.
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Came here multiple times, giving 3 stars out of respect of the other times that I came & actually enjoyed it but can't say the same for this last one. Pulled pork was ok, a bit dry compared to usual, sides were good but the beef brisket didn't meet expectations, really burned & chewy. In two we paid 70$ each with tip & taxes, overpriced seeing the quality on that day. Seems like the owner was meeting friends so he stayed standing right next to my table for the whole dinner chatting with them, not a fun of eating while having someone's bum on my face, as a restaurant owner he should know better, hopefully it was just a slip up but I don't think I'll be back.
(I ordered via uberEats) HOLY MOLY!!! Now I've never been to Texas to taste authentic Texas BBQ but I reckon this is it. This was hands down the most delicious most succulent, most tender brisket I ever had in my life. The giant beef rib was also amazing & falls right off the bone. But, if I had to pick between the two I would choose the brisket. That first bite brought so much happiness. Thanks so much Lattuca for creating this quality BBQ in these dark times :)
Lattuca Barbecue is not to be missed when visiting Montréal. We found the restaurant when visiting a while ago. Now, when we visit the city, we plan our time around when we can have great barbecue. When you walk in to the restaurant there are exposed beams with tables, benches, & chairs. The center of the restaurant is where the barbecue is cut when ordered & placed on trays with the sides. The food is US Southern style with options including brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken. The sides are smoked baked beans, mac n' cheese, & coleslaw. The food is cooked to perfection; flavorfully amazing & absolutely worth going. A a lot of love & passion is put into the food & it shows. You will leave happy & full. Sitting down for dinner in the restaurant is relaxed & feels like returning home to have family dinner. Owner, John Lattuca, despite having a full house, always makes time to chat at length with his guests. Even though we only make it to Montréal once or twice a year, he always remembers us. It is like old friends continuing an endless conversation. Although you can go without reservations, I would recommend making a reservation.
I reserved a table for 6 at Lattuca BBQ & I was so happy & looking forward to go & eat this supposly very good Pitmaster. So dissatisfied it's not even close to what I hate or tried in other smokehouse or BBQ joint. The pulled pork was full of fat. The pork ribs there was one little piece as you can see in the pictures. The brisket was good but portion were very small. The best piece of meat was the beef rib that's why I gave it 2*. Sides were limited to 3 choices. Baked beens coleslaw & very little portion of mac n cheese. No fries & nothing else. I found it pricy on top of it all. I had heard some good things about the place. But the end result was very deceiving. I would think twice if I would of known this before. Don't waste your money go somewhere else. BtW the menu you see on the website is not updated / not good anymore (does not update the menu) & no menus at the restaurant either. PS owner M.Lattuca had no carisma unfriendly & lacking interpersonal skills. I've seen owners make you feel very welcomed in their restaurant, but this guy, needs to work on his skills set in all areas!!!! Happy Birthday to me
Great BBQ!! The beef ribs are bigger than you'll find at just about any BBQ joint! The pulled pork, pork ribs & brisket is great too! Don't forget to order the mac & cheese! All the food is good that I made a point to come back a 2nd time while I'm over here from Minnesota! It's a good idea to make a reservation earlier in the day so they know you're coming
Best bbq in town, beef ribs falls off the bone & the brisket...to die for. Don't see how people gave this less than 5 as it's one of the best BBQ I've had in my life. Can't believe it's my first time at lattuca but can't wait to have it again!
