Le Filet presents a focused culinary approach centered on high-quality seafood and market-driven ingredients. The kitchen emphasizes creative preparation methods that highlight the inherent textures and profiles of fresh fish and seasonal products. Plates are composed with precision to balance natural flavors against sophisticated seasoning profiles. The interior space features a deliberate aesthetic that supports a focus on the immediate dining experience rather than external distractions. Each dish reflects an commitment to technical execution and material integrity throughout the menu. The overall environment facilitates an direct engagement with the craft of modern seafood preparation and small-batch food sourcing. This establishment maintains a clear identity defined by its consistent application of creative techniques to oceanic and local market staples.
Le Filet is widely regarded as a premier dining destination in Montreal, celebrated for its refined seafood-focused menu and creative culinary execution. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its exceptional service, noting that the staff is professional, attentive, and consistently welcoming. While the atmosphere is frequently described as chic, cozy, and vibrant, some guests have noted that the space can become quite noisy when full and that portion sizes may be small relative to the price point. Despite a few mixed opinions regarding specific dish complexities or occasional service lapses, the vast majority of visitors highlight the consistent quality of the food, the impressive wine selection, and the overall memorable experience, making it a highly recommended spot for both special occasions and casual fine dining.
Great meal at Le Filet, playful by name & with the dishes. The dorade crudo & linguini a l'encre de seiche were tasty, not complex but with their unique signature. The portions are on a smaller side. The pairing with the organic white wine was excellent. I should probably give it another try to fully assess the small menu.
Group of four on a Saturday evening, we had reservations at 5.30pm as it was the only available time so think ahead if you want to go on a weekend evening. Warm welcome on arrival & seated promptly near the bar. The layout is narrow & deep with a bar on one side & open kitchen at the back. Apps were good, we had the oysters to start, gf had ceviche which was the best starter of the group. My tuna tartare was good as well. Mains were also very good, fish & beef jowls were excellent. Extensive wine list is offered but very pricey with only a few
Amongst the best restaurants in town! Excellent service, amazing food & reasonable prices. Good winelist as well. Good vibe at night without being too loud.
New review 2025
Back here now 10 times since the last review. Hands down our favourite restaurant in Montreal. Food is incredible, great vibe. Kitchen is a marvel to watch as they prepare food. It does not matter which dish you try, they are all impeccable. Always have the fish of the week/day, which was a masterpiece. Choice of wine & service is 10/10.
Old review 2024
Wow a true 10/10 in every ways. Top 5 places in Montreal for sure. Food exceptional. Wine amazing. Service super super. Wow. Kudos to the owners. Rare find.
Two absolute highlight dishes were the halibut entrée & the maple Square dessert. As an octopus lover, I ordered it also but found it mediocre. Overall, everything that was recommended to us was divine & our service was excellent. We sat at the counter & it was a totally suitable dining environment for two - good for being conversational with the staff even. High-quality wine list.
One of the best customer services I have had in Montreal! Too bad we did not ask his name, but he was very kind & knowledgeable for the drinks & the dishes. All of his recommendations were on point! (All of their wine recommendations indeed satisfied all of us!).
Oysters were not only fresh but it was also quite chunky 😋. I really recommend grilled octopus too! It was soft & seasoned very well. All the main dishes we had was super tasty too.
Lastly, you cannot not take the famous maple square! It was perfect to end our course 😁
Overall, it was 10 out of 10! We all really loved the vibe of the restaurant. I really liked that it was not too loud(probably we were the loudest table idk😅), & just by the fact the how good customer service it was, it is definitely worth to try!
The experience at Le Filet was overall good but a little bit underwhelming. The decor is not extremely arranged, it looks pretty simple even if overall is stylish, the staff is nice but on of the waiter a little bit too nosy & pretentious with a patronizing vibe. The food is good but I liked more the started than the main course, tuna tataki vs pork with scallops. Overall we paid around 340 cad (taxes & tips included) for two courses each, a shared dessert & a bottle of red wine, too expensive afor the experience we had but still a nice restaurant.
Absolutely loved the food here & they had a large selection of wine as well. Our group of six spent about $2,000 altogether with three bottles of wine which we thought was very much worth the price for the taste, portions (we ordered about three of each dish/app), quality, & service!
Delicious meal, attentive service, perfect wine recommendation. A delightful evening, highly recommended. Thanks to the exquisite team for a memorable night!
