Mama C

Khadija

2.0

The atmosphere is beautiful, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the experience for me.

From the beginning, the server was unusually pushy & made multiple unnecessary comments throughout the evening that made me genuinely uncomfortable. I had clearly explained that I was on a calorie deficit & asked what lighter options he would recommend. After recommending a few dishes himself, he still continued insisting that what we ordered was'only appetizers' & repeatedly pushed for more food, even after it was obvious we were satisfied with what we had ordered.

What made the experience worse was the attitude behind the comments. There was a very condescending & mocking tone throughout the interaction, especially regarding my food & drink choices. Instead of simply taking the order & letting guests enjoy their evening, there were repeated remarks & expressions that felt judgmental & intrusive.

A server should never make guests feel embarrassed or self-conscious about what they choose to eat or not eat. Whether a table orders a full dinner or just a few dishes & drinks should not affect the quality of the service or the way guests are treated.

The food itself was fine, although the grilled calamari arrived cold. But overall, the lack of tact & professionalism from the service left a really unpleasant impression.

Barbara

5.0

Hands down a great experience!! From the fresh fish to the delightful service. A gem in old Montreal. Beautiful decor & very airy! Cozy indeed whether you go as a group or a couple. Thank you

Lorne

4.0

Beautiful classic bar with verry well executed cocktails...go for a drink for sure & if you speak to your serving staff you will get great local recommendations

Olga

5.0

We had such a wonderful experience at Mama C.
Everything was absolutely perfect - from the beautifully designed interior to the warm, inviting ambience. The food was exceptional, with every dish thoughtfully prepared & full of flavor.

It was lunch time, I can imagine experience at brunch or dinner..

A special mention to the Chloe, who was incredibly attentive. We were in hurry so Chloe made me extra complimentary tea to take away. These small details make service feel exceptional .

I repeat: Montréal has many many restaurants but only few you can really call places with excellent service, food & ambiance.

We definitely will come back

Rui

5.0

I recently visited Mama C Restaurant with my sister & brother-in-law.The restaurant itself is beautiful & has such a nice atmosphere. The food wasreally great & everything we had was delicious.

Our waitress Clara was amazing - super friendly, attentive, & she really made us feel at home from the moment we sat down. She checked in at the right times, had a great attitude, & made the whole experience even better.

The food & the place were great, but Clara's service really stood out.

We'll definitely be back

Jacob

2.0

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.

Michelle

5.0

Beautiful place with amazing ambiance. Food was delicious & our server Xavier was super friendly.

Would recommend!

Nicole

5.0

Beautiful restaurant & amazing service. Xavier was an amazing server! Will be back again!

A-K

4.0

Very excited to try this restaurant as we were told that the food was amazing & everyone was raving about it.

Ambiance 9/10
Decor was beautiful, chill with a tint of luxury. Did love the waiter's uniform. Changed from the regular black we see in all other restaurants.

Food 10/10
The food was DELICIOUS. Honestly everything we ordered tasted so good & was so fresh. The grilled octopus HIT the spot, the free range chicken was juicy & so tasty & the lamb… listen, you just gotta go & try it for yoursel!! ⭐?⭐?⭐?

SERVICE 9'5/10
I only took out 0.5 because it seems that it was a busy night & our server was responsible for multiple tables which sometimes caused longer wait times for us to get his attention but that's not something YLIAN could control. He was wonderful from beginning to end, really chill vibe & demeanor & making sure he wasn't hovering over us. We did get a chance to have a nice conversation with him at the end of the night & he is a lovely young man! Wishing him the best in his future plans.

VALET 5/10
We found a parking when we arrived on the next street but used the valet service to make sure the car would be moved to the front of the restaurant whenever possible. It wasn't so we essentially paid to have our car parked where we left it the whole night & brought to us at the end of the night - we could have walked. 😅

All in all, I would go back cause I want to try everything on the menu!

Try it next time you are visiting Montreal!

Brooke

5.0

Six of us went for dinner on New Year's Day while on a quick trip from Toronto. We already had high expectations for this restaurant, but it completely exceeded them. Nicki was an exceptional server & struck the perfect balance of attentiveness, personality, & professionalism. He walked us through the menu, helped curate our experience, & offered spot on recommendations. Honestly, Nicki's service alone is reason enough to visit.

The food was flavourful, fresh, & beautifully balanced with comforting, familiar flavours & modern twists. It more than lived up to the menu descriptions & beyond. This will absolutely be a must visit spot anytime we are in Montreal.

Thank you Nicki for ending our trip on such a high & bringing so many laughs to our dinner!!