Leila

Victoria

5.0

First Google review I've written for a restaurant! But this place was the best meal & service I've had in Montreal for a long time & I want this lovely restaurant to do well! Absolutely gorgeous food. Every course was delicious. Served by non-pretentiousness, cheerful staff. Just yummy food done really well & the wine was also great. The Negroni & Peroni happy hour was an excellent start to the night too! Thanks so much

Karolane

5.0

Meilleur restaurant dans le mile ends!! Fan des mercredi pasta & wine & le service est toujours impeccable

Kelley

5.0

Fabulous little restaurant in Mile End. The menu was so unique & seasonal. The lobster was outstanding as part of the surf-&-turf special. The sardines on toast were SO flavourful! Fantastic service & a nice wine menu.

Elizabeth

4.0

Went in February for their promotion ( pasta & wine) super good but was expecting home made pasta. Btw the ricotta whipped is for not to miss

Henry

5.0

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had, Montreal or otherwise. We came with a large group & Philippe happily accommodated us. The service was fantastic & personal, the food stellar, & the overall vibe great.

The food is outstanding. The way every dish came out & was presented was so thoughtful. The octopus & merguez were particular standouts. Even the bread & cheese that came out to start was delicious. Danny walked us through every dish, helped us pick our drinks & wine, & accommodated all of our other requests without an issue. He's a gem & made the experience that much better.

This spot is a MUST try. It's great. Cannot recommend enough & anytime I'm back in Montreal I am absolutely coming back.

Lawrence

4.0

This place was recommended by a friend. Parking was tough & called in to say we may be a bit late & we were comforted that our table would be waiting. Once there, we were warmly received. Our waiter Danny was excellent. Was very enthusiastic about his presentation & adept in both French & English. Decor was nice as well as the atmosphere. The wine list was good but not many value options. Thought that pricing was high & could use more lower price options. I liked the small'market fresh' menu. As for the food, there were some winners & some losers. The buratta straciatella was good but the brown butter wasn't browned enough in my opinion. We were told easily shared among us 4 but better for 2. The sardines on toast was delicious & again, good for 2. The bitter salad was excellent & was a play on a Caesar salad & that was ok for 4. The merguez sausage was by far the most disappointing dish of the night. As soon as the plate was placed on the table, I could smell how gamey the lamb was. It was way too strong & they said it was Quebec lamb but smelt more like New Zealand. Nobody at the table was a fan. Three at the table took pasta as their mains & the portions were quite small. The cavatelli fagioli was ok. Nothing really special about it. My Guinea fowl was well prepared & juicy with crispy skin. The beans on top were ok & I find detracted from the delicate meat & I found the $58 price tag a bit steep. The food was very homestyle. With a few adjustments to portions & plate composition, this place could easily be 5 stars. The highlight was definitely the service which is a great place to start.

Bastian

4.0

Cocktails were alright (good but not superb), red wine selection was great, staff was really kind & informative, food was good (menu was seasonal, so fresh, but lacked information online), playlist was absolutely superb & created a nice atmosphere. Speakeasy in back lacked atmosphere however (consider lowering lights & maybe raising music volume). Overall would return :)

Louise

5.0

Best restaurant in Montreal - Top notch quality food - friendliest service ever - best wine in the plateau mile end -

Sébastien

5.0

Food was delicious. Pasta masterfully cooked, octopus tender & succulent, fried skate was a very ingenious take on fish & chips. Service was good. They knew & explained their wines very well. Also got to chat with the kitchen staff & they were all very nice. Will go back for sure

Rami

5.0

Absolutely fantastic experience at Leila! The sardines on toast, seafood salad, bitter salad, & cod cheeks were all exceptional - fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The wine list was spot-on, & Chef Amine's energy & passion truly came through in every dish. A must-visit for seafood lovers!