Mama C is a tribute to the land of olive groves, where flavors bask in the Mediterranean sun and dance under the starlit sky. Inspired by the freshness of the islands & the warmth of the mainland, our dishes are a testament to quality, from seafood & meat to local and fresh ingredients, they evoke a modern and contemporary twist on Greek tradition. Blending citrus and herbal notes with fresh produce from land & sea, Mama C presents both classic and modern dishes, each designed to share & warm your heart.
Mama C offers a highly regarded dining experience in Old Montreal, frequently praised for its beautiful, sophisticated decor and inviting atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from a cozy cafe vibe to an elegant dinner setting. Guests consistently highlight the fresh, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with particular acclaim for the octopus, whole fish, lamb dishes, and creative pasta options. While the vast majority of visitors enjoy impeccable and warm service from the attentive staff, the establishment remains a popular destination that many recommend for special occasions, business gatherings, or casual visits, noting that the combination of high-quality ingredients and a polished environment creates a memorable visit.
Le cadre est magnifique. Nous étions assis au bar près de l'entrée, mais malheureusement l'expérience a été très bruyante puisque l'endroit où les assiettes étaient débarrassées se trouvait juste à côté de nous, au sol. Les serveurs lançaient littéralement les assiettes, au point où nous avions un peu de la difficulté à nous entendre parler.
Nous avons pris le menu dégustation 6 services.
Les deux entrées étaient assez quelconques : le sashimi de dorade & les huîtres Rockefeller manquaient de wow. La salade grecque était décevante, avec des croûtons tellement durs que j'ai cru me casser une dent & 3 petits cubes de feta.
Quant à la pieuvre, j'avais de grandes attentes venant d'un restaurant grec. Le goût était bon, mais la cuisson était ratée : elle était trop cuite, filandreuse, sèche & pâteuse.
Loved this restaurant!! It was fabulous! Had a chic 70s modern decor in gold tons. Nice big table for our group by the wine selection. Friendly & attentive staff.
Great wine selection. I loved the white we tried. It was light & refreshing.
We tried the shrimp dip with tomato & feta. So yummy with pita. Also had the spanokopita salad & I loved this!! A salad built on this is a great idea & was delicious. We also had the lamb kebab..so delicious. Served with red pickles onions, tzatziki & a little salad. So delicious . The meat was tender & juicy.
For dessert we had the shareable phyllo pastry with custard & it was delicious. Not too sweet & love the crispy phyllo.
One of the better places in Old Montreal. Nice atmosphere in both the cafe & restaurant side. The green salad was fresh, delicious & enough to share. The moussaka was tasty but needed a bit more flavor. Shrimp & orzo dish was really good. Service was excellent even with large lunch crowd. Highly recommend
went here with my friend & it did not disappoint at all. we were so amazed by the amazing flavour of every single meal we had. i would definitely recommend sharing/splitting items! it's a much better experience & can actually help you save a little on your final bill. it was such a nice, romantic atmosphere but was a little chilly, so learn from my mistake & wear long sleeves! valet was super helpful & reliable, had no problems with that & made the experience stress free. we got the classic tzatziki, truffled crispy tyropita, pastitsio with seasonal fresh black truffle, & the spanakopita salad. each meal was mouthwatering. overall, amazing experience & we are already planning our next visit!
Decent greek food. Some items amazing while others left much to be desired.
Plating & service was as to be expected when good, clumsy when bad (ie. assistant server injecting himself into a wine selection presentation & tasting, dropping off a dish missing plates & ultimately breaking the flow of said presentation).
Certain dishes seemed to be a bit lukewarm for what they warranted, while others extremely hot, some arriving nearly instantly, while others arriving after significant waiting, & some exciting & flavourful (pita & dip, sashimi were great, octopus although cold was also quite nice) while others shockingly bland (the moussaka here is a dish served in a shallow au gratin-style pan & tastes only of béchamel sauce, salted meat, & eggplant, rather than being the vibrant, well-plated, & warmly spiced dish it is meant to be, & in complete honesty the greek salad legitimately could have been from a grocery store carton if you had me blindfolded - a slog to finish). Overall an inconsistent menu, from my selections at least.
Had Theo C as a server who was great throughout the meal with wine pairings, conversations, & a shooter for the occasion, however at the end of the meal, payment & tip as well as an exchange of names & handshakes were immediately followed up with the presentation of a business card & branded postcard with a request for a'good google rating' in his name'so he can get a free meal' - something so comically cheap that one wonders where the hell they have even just eaten, a ludicrously tasteless conclusion to what would otherwise be simply a passably mediocre experience. Perhaps the staff were trained by Uber drivers.
Interior design as others have stated is of course beautiful as one would expect at this price point, but given that a restaurant is in need of an interior in order to begin operation, it does not influence my review of the actual operating dining experience.
Overall sentiment is that the restaurant needs to decide what it wants to be: a great greek space that creates genuine, meaningful experiences & promotes an authentic desire to spread good word & return, or a cheap old port tourist trap. I think the area is in more need of something aligning with the former.
C'était ma quatrième visite au resto Mama depuis son ouverture en 2024 & encore une fois j'ai été charmée par le raffinement des plats, le service chaleureux & professionnel de Virgilio & le décor magnifique de ce lieu. Tout notre groupe a été emballé par les saveurs grecques des crevettes saganaki, la salade spanakopita, le pastitsio à la truffe, le fillet de flétan, la Moussaka... Comme nous étions près des cuisines, le chef George est venu nous saluer & s'assurer que tout était à notre goût. C' était un plaisir de voir travailler toute l'équipe. Merci de nous faire vivre une expérience extraordinaire.
J'ai adoré la salade grecque comme entrée ainsi que la côte de boeuf. Les frites étaient incroyables! L'ambiance & le personnel sont parfaits. La seule chose qui m'a déplu est la température. Il faisait froid, mais appart ça tout était très bon!
