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Lattuca Barbecue

Authentic Wood-Fired Barbecue!
Old Montreal
4.4$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 11 pm
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Lattuca Barbecue Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BBQAmericanSmokehouseComfort FoodBrunchGreat selection of beersGreat selection of cocktailsPubResto-Bar
Located in Montreal's Old Port, featuring limited batch southern barbecue by award winning pitmaster John Lattuca.

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Reviews for Lattuca Barbecue

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
66%
4★
15%
3★
8%
2★
10%
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Review Summary

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.
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My partner & I eat a lot of BBQ, we are always trying BBQ wherever we travel. We've never had as good or possibly better BBQ than what we get at home in California, until now. We had the pulled pork, pork ribs, & brisket at Lattuca with mac n cheese. Everything was delicious, flavorful, & tender. My partner said it may be the best brisket he's ever had.

Dec 30, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.0

Delicious food, however the portions were small for the price.

Dec 30, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Food is always fantastic, the staff were very friendly & the owner/pitmaster was very charming.

Dec 30, 2023

Food is good but far from the best I've tried. Portions were reasonable but imho a bit overpriced. $130 for two plates & two beers. Would recommend for a slightly lower price.

Dec 29, 2023
on Google

Best barbeque in Quebec! The most delicious pork & beef ribs, brisket, pulled pork & chicken. The meats are absolute show-stoppers & mouth-watering! You'll even be delighted by the sides - amazing Mac n cheese, beans & coleslaw. Fantastic & quick service too We absolutely love coming here! Hats off to the Chef!

Dec 29, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Always my go to place when I'm in Montreal. Simple, delicious & made with love & care. The owner always makes time to say hello, & it is very warm & welcoming. Thank you for a great experience once again.

Dec 29, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

We ordered the brisket plate & it was really delicious. It is a perfect way to have our last dinner in Montreal. The crew also are very friendly & offered great options. I highly recommend the restaurant for anyone visiting Montreal.

Dec 29, 2023

Great for meat lovers & people on carnivore diet. Large meat portions, I couldn't even finish it. Their menu is rather confusing though. Side dish options are mediocre; even French fries would be better!

Dec 23, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

THis place is a Gem. It should only exist in Texas but somehow we are lucky to have someone like John cooking real champion-level BBQ. Because Anyone that knows real BBQ, knows that this is the real deal.

Dec 22, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Jolie resto, très bon service, brisket & côte très bons. Aucun menu donc explications plus ou moins claires de la charmante serveuse. En revenant l'addition, quelques questions sont demandés, le propriétaire vient nous faire la morale sur ça façon de fonctionner, offre aucune explication & nous traité de clients indésirables, nous mets dehors & menace d'appeller la police, avec une arrogance jamais vue. Une situation qui aurait pu être réglée avec une explication claire. On a jamais eu une telle situation dans un restaurant. On a quitté le resto avec stupéfaction sur l'attitude du propriétaire.

Dec 22, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Meilleur BBQ à Montréal!!!!
Un secret à découvrir, si vous désirez vivre une véritable expérience de BBQ américain c'est la place. Les viandes sont fondantes & pleines de saveurs.

Dec 17, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.0

Best Brisket & Ribs I've ever had. Can't fault them for being short staffed , common in all restaurants as of late.

Dec 17, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Best BBQ food I ever had from a restaurant!

Dec 16, 2023

Fantastic food & service. I always appreciate slow cooked food because it doesn't necessarily require the most technique but it requires patience & effort that everyone has the capability to do, but few do. Thank you for the great time.

Dec 11, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Fantastic food & service. You can tell the food is made by people that love BBQ. Food like this brings people together. Thank you for a great time.

Dec 11, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.0

Food was decent but we were told it was THE BBQ place in MTL & expected a little more.

Dec 9, 2023

Fantastic evening. We got to chat a bit with John himself. He shared his passion for texas style BBQ. Everything was amazing 👍

Dec 8, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
3.0

Service was good, atmosphere was good for bbq pace, meat was mediocre. Beef rib was dry & portions were very small. Only good part of meal was beans, & that portion was too small too.

Dec 2, 2023
4.0

First time having brisket as such, it was so so good, the meat was very flavourful & tender. The service was A1 & our waitress was very cheerful & attentive. The sides were a little bit boring, & the drinks were very small & diluted. I would go back anyways.

Nov 21, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
2.5

Don't let ppl sign up online if you're not gonna take them

Nov 18, 2023