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.
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.
Absolutely phenomenal! Barbecue!!!! Don't listen to the bad reviews, make a reservation & come sit down & eat! I promise you will not forget it! John the chef lattuca is a gem ! Love this place
Mar 23, 2024
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Expérience incroyable! Bouffe délicieuse & généreuse portion. Le propriétaire présent, fait personnellement le suivi auprès des clients. Quel bel humain. Merci
Une viande tellement délicieuse assaisonnée à point! Des portions plus que généreuses, un excellent service avec sourire & le propriétaire John, qui prend le temps de venir vous parler à la table ! Que demander de plus ! Une équipe dédiée & attentionnée pour une belle soirée ! Vous devriez ouvrir une autre succursale !! Merci
Best barbecue in Montreal I've had. The meat just falls off, & they have a dual platter where you can try all their sides that's great with a friend or date. Service is a bit slow however, we waited more than 30-40 minutes for our meal. It seems they have the cooks bring the food from the kitchen, then cut & plate it at a separate counter. They have a confusing menu, where it's a flat price with some add-ons. Just let the employees explain it to you. 😅 I've also attached it in the fourth image.
Apart from the food being 10/10, it was the most hospitable dining experience I've ever had. John is a great guy with great stories & he sure knows his way around some good southern style bbq. If your from Montreal or anywhere else, make it a point to come here, you won't be disappointed.
Best spot, great owner. 10/10 fresh, hot food. Gave us generous portions, entertained & even offered us free food as extra. Great time. Would recommend with friends
Mar 15, 2024
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Wonderful to chuck down warm meat during the cold winter, then washing down with beers or whisky. Had a mix platter that came with 3 sides which are pretty decent but the meat are the highlights. Flavourful, tenderness, juicy meat with sauce. Smoked brisket & ribs are fabulously cooked. Melting away from each other as you pull them with your fingers. Chicken isn't dry & is tender to chew.
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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
Brisket! Third time we've been here. First time we came we ordered one of each item. But since then we just keep coming back for that amazing brisket & bbq beans. Highly recommended, even though it is a bit prizy!
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
I just ate there for the 2nd time this week. I am only in town for business for one week. I travel all over Canada & the US. I have ate BBQ in some of the best places that are known for great BBQ. From North Carolina to Texas & all between. I have to say that I have just ate at the BEST BBQ restaurant that there is by far. Oh & BTW.... the Mac & Chees is out of this world !!! Thank you goes to the owner & all the staff. Chris Swain from Virginia, USA.
