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 shines with warm, attentive service and a refined atmosphere that blends Mediterranean charm with Old Montreal elegance. The food is consistently delicious and thoughtfully prepared, with standouts like tender octopus, sea bass, lobster pasta, and lamb shoulder carved at the table. Wine and cocktails are expertly curated, with sommeliers and bartenders enhancing the experience through thoughtful pairings and inventive drinks. The ambiance shifts from cozy cafe to sophisticated dining, all with beautiful decor and lighting that create a welcoming yet elevated mood. Staff are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, making guests feel at ease and well cared for. Celebrations and business meals alike are elevated by gracious service and careful attention to detail. While prices sit on the higher end, the quality, generous flavors, and presentation are consistently praised as worth it. Overall, Mama C stands out as a memorable dining destination in Montreal, offering great food, superb service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
We had an incredible experience at Mama C for a birthday dinner! The food was absolutely amazing-each dish was flavourful & beautifully presented. The attention to detail in the flavors & presentation truly elevated the dining experience. The staff were attentive, friendly, & made us feel so welcome throughout the evening. They even went the extra mile to make the birthday celebration special with a thoughtful dessert & warm wishes. The ambiance was perfect, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back for more memorable meals. Highly recommend!
Came here for breakfast, so only judging that. Many reviews are complaining about the price, it is definitely expensive for what you get, but remember the location & decor, they put a lot of money in both, you're also paying for that. If you want to have a meal be a closer price to what the owner paid for the ingredients, you must leave the city. The food was good, however the potatoes & eggs were cold, we were only two people & there was one table sitting next to us, the rest of the restaurant was empty, so no excuse for that. Given the high price, you should be getting warm quality food(quality was there). The host & waitress were very friendly. The waitress brought different juice choices to the table as soon as we sat down, great marketing tactic as it look to good to resist. Coffee & hot chocolate was good too. Message to the owner or manager: You should compensate clients when they have really bad experiences. Simply telling them you hope they'll give you another chance & that you'll share the feedback with the team isn't enough. As a loyal Montreal foodie, I completely lose respect for businesses that give insincere responses. The cost of living is high, & if someone chooses to invest their money in your business, you should show appreciation.
L'une des meilleures expériences que j'ai eues à Montréal ! Nous étions un groupe de 7 personnes pour célébrer le départ d'un ami & nous avons été plus que bien reçus. Le service, la gentillesse & l'attention du personnel étaient incroyables. De A à Z, il n'y a rien à redire. De plus, la nourriture est très qualitative, les goûts & les saveurs sont époustouflants. La formule du midi est une super façon de découvrir cet établissement & est très abordable compte tenu de la qualité. Cela me donne envie de revenir le soir pour en découvrir davantage...
The food was really good. A bit pricey but at least everything tasted really good! Works well to share the plates amongst the group. Service was great!
Dec 31, 2024
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As soon as you walk in you are greeted by a dimly lit cozy atmosphere, followed by incredible service. The oysters came with three different sauces. Our favorite was the lemon dill chili emulsion, never had anything to complement an oyster so perfectly. We went in only looking to have a drink before dinner & found ourselves not wanting to leave. The watermelon margaritas were outstanding!!
Would fly the 2.5 hours to Montreal just to ear here. Everything was perfect. The Pastitsio was a special dish but recommend sharing. Seabass tartare, shrimp saganaki, & the spanakopita salad were also honorable mentions. Alex made all the recommendations & didn't steer us wrong. We love him!
Ambiance is fantastic, our waiter was very knowledgeable & was actively making recommendations. The night was busy since it was Christmas day, so wait time for our order was longer but we didn't mind. Starter was the tyropita which was creamy, perfectly salty & sweet at the same time. We ordered the octopus which had bits that were too charred. However, the dish as a whole was delicious. Moussaka was hearty, tasty, & goes straight to your soul. For dessert: bougatsa. You must get it. Right amount of sweetness, crispy phyllo, chocolate on top hits the spot.
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Bonne bouffe, quoi que l'on nous a « oubliés » pour notre dernier plat à partager. Il a fallu 2 demandes pour que quelqu'un se réveille en cuisine & que l'on admette un cafouillage avec un beau « çe sera pas long maintenant ». Aucune compensation ni excuses ne furent offertes, serveuse en mode « je refuse de sourire ». Sinon, belle ambiance & bon choix de vins.
Based off of recommendations online, we were excited to give Mama C a try. First off, the general vibe & decor was stunning. We were so excited to be seated, but the hostess seemed annoyed & generally unpleasant. Our server was nice but seemed like he was in a rush & didn't take the time to explain anything on the menu or any specials. When we asked about the difference between two types of fish (catch of the day, which were not on the menu) all he could say was "one is bigger". We noticed that the pricing for the food was really high, but decided to give it a chance. Cheapest pasta is $42 & salads are $30+. That's fine but it took a while for us to simply order & receive our drinks & food. Our conversation kept getting interrupted by hostesses that were yelling, running around & joking with the servers (who seemed visibly annoyed). Then we noticed the hostesses sat down at the bar to eat while periodically getting up to greet guests. While they were eating, we kept waiting. The food was good but it was not worth the price, especially for abysmal service. The side of lemon potatoes was so sour it ended up being inedible. The main dishes are very plain & don't come with any sides. We ordered a shareable steak for $138 & it was good but very plain - nothing special. This place is a hard pass, especially when there are dozens of incredible restaurants in Montréal.
Amazing! The decor, the service, the food. All amazing. We started with cocktails & wine, followed by more wine. Each drink was delicious. We had the seafood tower. Oysters, shrimp, crab, lobster... plus the bass tartare, another fish I'm forgetting the name of... each item was explained to us in detail along with where they come from (shrimp from Argentina for example). Then onto the second serving, we had pasta, kebab, more fish, tomato salad... everything was so incredibly full of flavor. Major shout out to our server, Kim. She was an absolute delight & so full of knowledge over the cuisine being presented. She even de boned the fish table side with precision. I will most certainly be back. I wish I took food pics, I was too distracted by how delicious everything was
