Mati offers an exceptional Greek dining experience with flavorful, well executed dishes from grilled octopus and lamb chops to sea bass and a wide range of mezze, with standout salads like watermelon and beet and a warm Mediterranean vibe in Old Montreal. The drinks program and wines pair nicely with the meals, and the service is consistently attentive, friendly and professional, though several visits mention busy hours, occasional overbooking and music that can be a bit loud. Across the board, guests praise fresh ingredients, generous sharing portions, and chef driven preparation, making Mati a top pick for Greek food lovers, while a few experiences note price or pacing as tradeoffs.
So this place is definitely better for sharing plates. Prices are old port prices, so not great, but I guess that's rent for you. Food quality was great, I haven't seen a lot of Greek places with watermelon salad which was a pleasant surprise. Pork chops were delicious & well seasoned. Baklava Martini isn't very baklava but it still makes a great cocktail. Decor is pretty, it's definitely a nice, high ceiling space. Service was a little brusque considering how much you're paying, I would expect friendlier & more formal service, especially since I was only one of two tables. Like they didn't ask me if I had any questions about the menu, explain that it was more of a place for sharing (I had to eavesdrop in on another conversation to get that), or wish me a good day at the end. You know, the basics. Food came quickly, though once again I went at a slow time.
Had my first Timeleft experience here. Delicious Greek food with wonderful flavours & textures. Portion sizes were smaller compared to the price point though.
Aug 8, 2024
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1st night in Old Montreal, after trying out a few places, a bartender said he eats at Mati a lot. Excellent Greek food, not overdone. Cornish hen was fabulous along with the Mati salad. Service top notch, friendly, not overbearing. Will return.
Top notch service, a serious institution who doesn't take itself seriously but creamy feta, pulpo cooked to perfection & tender, finally a delicious restaurant in Old mtl that is not a tourist trap & serves delish Greek food! I'll go back for sure. We had outstanding service. So hospitable. Traditional Greek mom & pops recipes.
Greek dining at its finest! The phenomenal, rich flavors of the pork chop & grilled octopus were only matched by the VIP service.Kudos to manager Theo for a job very well done!!
On a Sunday evening we were looking for a place that is not that crowded in the old port & that has good food. We passed by Màti & we decided to try it. We discovered that this restaurant is new & they opened like 7 weeks ago. It is a Greek restaurant. The atmosphere is so great & has a glimpse of modernity & luxurious. The washrooms are so clean. The waitresses were so welcoming & know their job well. The menu has a variety of delicious Greek food options & they have a menu full of interesting cocktails & drinks. We ordered feta cheese sprinkled with sumac & drizzled with olive oil & the cheese taste was very rich & different from any feta I had before. We also ordered watermelon salad (topped with feta cheese, honey & pistachios) which was a great option. & sth looks like lasagne but I can't recall its name (u can check the picture😬) & we had a glass of a good dry red wine. After paying the bill, they offer you cute candies that symbolize the evil eye. I recommend this place especially if u love the Greek cuisine. My experience there was nice & we enjoyed every single bite❤️
Delicious food. Don't go if you are in a rush but otherwise amazing. The watermelon salad is out of this world & the Greek salad is just like the one I had in Mykonos.
If you're looking for a good Greek restaurant in Montreal, stop looking: this is the one! The food is absolutely delicious, the hostess is lovely, the waiters & the manager are amazing too & the vibe is just perfect. We will definitely come back!
Jun 27, 2024
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I gave it a 5 cause it seems to have great potential. Finally a real greek salad in montreal. Kopanisti was very good as was their feta. Menu is very limited
Had an incredible meal & evening at Mati this past weekend. Super fresh, flavourful dishes (branzino is a must) paired with crisp Greek wine/amazing cocktails. Can't wait to go back!
