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.
My friend & I were looking for Bbq & stumbled across this place on google maps. The service we got was impeccable & the food was just as good as it looks! We got the sharing plate with 3 meats & 3 sides. All the sides (mac & cheese, coleslaw, & beans) were flavourful & all of the meats (smoked chicken, beef rib, brisket) were tender & moist. I'd love to come back to try the other meats next time! The atmosphere was cozy as well & we were sat by the window.
Let me tell a little story. About 3 weeks prior to visiting Lattuca, I was in Dallas, & had some great BBQ while down in sunny Texas. When a co worker said we were going to Quebec, & he booked reservations at'An amazing' BBQ place, I was confused. Quebec & BBQ didn't go together in my mind. But, oh how wrong I was. Latucca may very well be the BEST BBQ I have ever had, & I'd like to think I've had a lot, having lived in NC for 4 years. We ordered a group platter, each with our own set of sides, & those by themselves could have been a meal. The Slaw, with a vinaigrette base was amazing. Great Mac & Cheese, & the baked beans were as well. But that meat platter, holy crap. Pulled pork, pork ribs, & brisket. I have absolutely 0 critiques, & 0 complaints. John Lattuca may have to open a place in Seattle so I don't go broke flying to Quebec for dinner. Outstanding place. Thank you Pitmaster Latucca, & staff for the amazing experience.
Feb 9, 2026
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Expensive, we took a plate to share for 5 40$ each. We got a small mac n cheese & coleslaw. Food was okay but the pulled pork was dry. Would not recommend for the price but only redeemable place for smoked meat in montreal. Price to quality ratio is not here.
There is no menu btw, this is outrageous.
We had to convert a dine-in reservation to a take-out because my ladies weren't feeling great. We got brisket & beef rib. The beef rib was delicious, but the brisket was amazing. So good my picky daughter would *not* stop talking about it. & I agree, it was utterly fantastic...it's no surprise it's won awards.
Beans were tasty, slaw was good, & the wife said the Mac & cheese was good. I'm a celiac & the meals came with separately packed Mac & cheese, & they kept one meal for me without.
Staff was lovely & helpful when I picked up. Will happily return in the future!
Stumbled upon this gem, the brisket, beef ribs & chicken was amazing, delicious, tender, & flavourful! The sides of coleslaw, Mac n cheese & baked beans were also delicious & flavourful ! The staff were friendly, & were great fun! Highly recommend this place for a wonderful experience! 'Can we get a pitcher of the water?'
Une envie de barbecue texan m'a poussé à aller tester le Lattuca - & que dire à part que je reste sur ma faim dans tous les sens du terme. Une fois les taxes & le pourboire ajouté, le plateau avec 2 viandes & 2 accompagnements revient à environ 45$. Les portions sont petites, le tout est servi à peine tiède, le brisket est trop cuit, les fèves semblent sorties d'une conserve, même le mac&cheese est décevant, seul le porc effiloché tire son épingle du jeu. Niveau ambiance c'est bien triste pour une soirée d'été, la musique est à peine audible, le lieu manque de décoration. Bref, je ne le recommande pas du tout!
Brisket tasted like Jesus's sandal & the macaroni & cheese was a sloppy watery mess, however the Smoked beans were genuinely life changing. I can go on & on & on about how delicious these beans were, I am honestly considering bringing my partner just to eat a bunch of beans. The poor patrons that night haha!
Jul 8, 2025
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Horrible service!! Reserved for 2 at 6pm, arrived at 5:58, only to receive our food after an hour & a half, when tables who arrived after us received their order around 7pm. We had to call the waitress twice, & obviously they completely forgot our order.
Beef ribs were burnt & super salty on the outside, but bland to no taste in the inside. Brisket was okay, tender & at least evenly salty, but that's it, no other flavor. The only flavorful thing was the mac & cheese.
Also, during our entire visit, our cup didn't get refilled not even once, I was so thirsty at the end that I started eating ice :)
I'm not entirely sure what the hype is about with this place.
The service was okay, but there were no menus - instead, the staff just listed off the available options, which felt a bit disorganized. As for the food, it left a lot to be desired. There was no sauce provided at the table for the meat, which seemed odd. The coleslaw was basically just chopped lettuce without any dressing, & the mac & cheese was dry & had a grainy texture. The baked beans were the most enjoyable part of the meal, but not enough to make me want to return.
*quick note too, the couple sitting behind us weren't even able to eat the food because they said the meat smelled off so I believe they didn't pay for anything & left...
If you're looking for a solid BBQ experience, I'd recommend checking out Fatboys in Ottawa ;)
Absolutely amazing BBQ! The beef brisket & beef rib were both incredible - juicy, tender, & full of smoky flavor. Easily some of the best I've had in Canada. The sides were great too, especially the baked beans & mac & cheese. Portions are generous & perfect for sharing. Great vibes, friendly staff, & worth every penny. A must-visit for any BBQ lover in Montreal!
This is the spot yo, absoloutely fantastic the servers were courteous & knowledgeable, the owner was awesome, & the food was absoloutely phenomenal - beef rib, brisket & chicken, sides of Mac n cheese & coleslaw. Marg was top notch. When I come back, I'm making a point to go here everytime!
Apr 25, 2025
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Food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The smoke ring on the brisket & ribs was the biggest I've seen. Super tender meat. That beef rib was so tender & buttery!! Highly recommend the coleslaw, a nice acidic bite after the meat is refreshing. The Mack & cheese was ok but the amazing BBQ overshadows EVERYTHING. Service is a bit delayed & no one really checks in to see if you need another drink etc but again the amazing food overshadows everything.
Went today for my birthday & the service was great, offered me two shots of rum. I took the brisket platter with two sides. First customers in the door so the meat was as fresh as possible. Brisket alone deserve the 5 stars, the sides are only there to fill the plate though, the beans & mac & cheese were not to my taste. But lets be real, I was only there for the meat & I was not disappointed.
I got a plate recommended by the chef. It had ribs, pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, & mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese is a little bit spicy, but not too much, just enough. It had a very pleasant texture & a very nice cheesy taste, with just enough heat. The ribs were coated in a rich, tangy sauce that really brought out the smoky flavour, they were very tender & an absolute delight. The pulled pork was also absolutely divine. Hands down the best I've had so far. I can't recommend this place enough. It's absolutely worth the trip.
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 .
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Who knew I had to go to Montreal to get the best barbecue in my life. The meat is so tender, consistent, flavorful & just so perfect. Server was a sweetheart, we got downpoured on towards the end of dinner but everyone was so helpful. The sides leave a bit to be desired in my opinion. Mac & cheese tastes mostly of noodle, Coleslaw was meh, beans were just ok (taste like Busch's). The meat however was fantastic
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.
(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!
Best Mac & cheese in the city. Everything here is amazing. Our waiter, Fayza was one of the best ive ever had. Would recommend to everyone looking for good bbq
Great atmosphere. Book to get a good spot, back tables are not nice. Atmosphere is lively. Brisket & mac n cheese was super delicious & resounably priced but the portion size is not impressive. Parking is a challenge (same case for all other places in old Montreal). All in all I will definitely repeat.
