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.
Food had so much flavor. All the meat was cooked to perfection grilled octopus! AMAZING WOULD COME BACK we had the Greek salad to start, which was very good & then we also had the fried calamari which is also crispy & flavorful with a side of tzatziki dip, which is incredible. Glad the first restaurant was full! The lamb chops were cooked perfection! Finishing her off with a nice espresso very very pleased. I'
Nous avons choisi ce restaurant pour célébrer ma fête avec mon copain, & nous avons adoré notre expérience. Le service offert par Xavier était impeccable : attentionné, chaleureux & de très bons conseils. Il nous a fait d'excellentes suggestions de plats à partager, que nous avons vraiment appréciées.
C'était notre première visite au restaurant, mais certainement pas la dernière. Une belle ambiance, un service exceptionnel & une expérience qui donne envie de revenir sans hésiter. Nous recommandons fortement !
Jan 15, 2026
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Amazing, authentic Greek restaurant! The service, food & drinks were incredible. We had the lamb chops, octopus, & Mediterranean sea bass everything was unreal. Honestly, the food was to die for🤍
This was one of my favourite Greek restaurants in the Montreal - the old manager Billy was great !! However, we left really disappointed our last time. The portion & quality of their dishes have really decreased. The lamb chops were very small, the saganaki was not properly cooked (tasted purely of ouzo) & the octopus was really disappointing in size. It didn't feel like the same restaurant it was a couple of months ago… I will say - service was great & Charlotte was amazing.
Calamari appetizer was good but the octopus was great! The lamb chops were also excellent but pork chop didn't really work for us. Definitely would come back to try other offerings.
A warm & elegant restaurant, we had lunch here today, the food was authentic & delicious. The beet/pistachio salad was excellent & pretty. We also shared lemon roasted potatoes & one of Máti's special mains, a slow-braise lamb neck that was fork tender & fortifying. We will be back. Highly recommend.
Dec 23, 2025
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I had the lamb chops, Greek salad, & the potatoes. Everything was delicious!! & if you're a small party, I suggest you skip the table & go hang out with Oliver at the bar. He made excellent suggestions of beverages throughout the dinner. Everything paired well with the meal that was on the way. You will not be disappointed
My daughter booked this restaurant for her husbands birthday
I found the atmosphere nice & we weee seated at a banquette for 6
The music is clubby which is ok but when they played Zorba the Greek Theme it was great
The food overall was very good especially the taramosalata , lamb chops & shisido peppers
My daughter over ordered (daddy was paying )so we had enough for guests to take home
The only negative was the soup which was definitely missing seasoning
je n'avais aucune attente puisque je n'en n'avais jamaks entendu parler avant mais je pense que c'est instantanément devenu l'un de mes restos préférés. un sans faute, chaque bouchée goûteuse & unique. prix abordable, bon vin & ambiance chaleureuse ! merci pour cet endroit !!!
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Super belle découverte à la Taverne Grecque Máti !
L'ambiance est chaleureuse, le service attentionné & la cuisine vraiment délicieuse, des saveurs grecques authentiques & généreuses.
& que dire du dessert… 🍨 la crème glacée aux baklavas était tout simplement divine ! 💙🇬🇷
Un immense merci au gérant Alexis pour sa gentillesse & son professionnalisme, ça fait toute la différence ! 🙏
📍185 Rue Saint-Paul O, Montréal
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Super belle découverte à la Taverne Grecque Máti !
L'ambiance est chaleureuse, le service attentionné & la cuisine vraiment délicieuse - des saveurs grecques authentiques & généreuses.
& que dire du dessert… 🍨 la crème glacée aux baklavas était tout simplement divine ! 💙🇬🇷
Un immense merci au gérant Alexis pour sa gentillesse & son professionnalisme - ça fait toute la différence ! 🙏
📍185 Rue Saint-Paul O, Montréal
#TaverneGrecqueMati #Montréal #CuisineGrecque #BonnesAdresses
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The day we arrived in Montreal , we discovered this restaurant on our walk back to our hotel. We made a reservation for dinner later that evening. The dinning room is very serene.We shared several dishes, amazing stuffed grape leaves, bright salad with thinly shaved fennel & lamb chops. The whiskey sour does not disappoint. I think it was the best whiskey sour we had on our Montreal trip.There is a good selection of Greek wines as well.
We finished dinner with the Baklava Express drink & the tarte costrade. It was delicious dinner for our first night in Montreal.
I think service rating could be better if there was more enthusiasm from the servers regarding the dishes & what they are especially when there are no photos to show what these interesting dishes could be.
If opting out of imagery on the menu is the vibe, it is understandable but ensure that the enthusiasm of the servers are there to better describe & sell the dish.
Aside from that, the food we ordered tasted phenomenal. Again, had the server let us know in advance that there would be a bit of a wait time between all the other things we ordered & our pastitsio… we would've reconsidered.
Again with the whole'tipping culture' & the peer-pressuring of wanting to tip the servers. We did not feel well served but we ended up tipping anyways for the minimal'service' we had.. the refill on water twice, the clearing of our plates was faster than the food arriving on our table.
On the way out, we used the bathrooms downstairs & on our way up, the aisles between tables were so narrow that we had to wait for another server to pause taking orders from her table (despite her seeing us waiting there before she started to take the order..) so we can pass. Servers completely lacking awareness of their environment & reading the room…she did see us come up the stairs yet instead of quickly letting us pass, she began to take the order & thus leading to a really awkward pause where she had to let us pass by & we got the death glare from the man who had to wait the 3 seconds before he would order his food.
It's 3 seconds. It's not the end of the world for you okay?
We didn't see the option of the evil eye candy that others had shared which was something I sort of looked forward to as the evil-eye theme is a personal interest.
We ordered: taramasalata dip with pita, lamb chops, spanakopita, calamari, stuffed vine leaves & the pastitsio (similar to a lasagna?) - the dip was freaking phenomenal.. which made up for the lack of enthusiasm.
Every bite at this restaurant feels like a journey through the Mediterranean coast, reimagined with elegance & passion. The marinated fish with crushed pistachios was beyond incredible - delicate, buttery, & infused with layers of nutty aroma & citrus that danced together beautifully. Their whisky sour deserves a special mention too - perfectly balanced between sour, smoky, & sweet, it's easily one of the best cocktails in the city.
The chicken was divine - juicy, tender, & full of flavor, with that smoky char that makes you close your eyes in satisfaction. The lamb chops were out of this world - unbelievably tender, melting in the mouth like a fine piece of cake, & seasoned with heavenly spices that fill the air before you even take a bite. The pide was flaky, golden, & wonderfully rich - the perfect comfort dish that ties the whole meal together.
& let's talk about the staff - warm, genuine, & truly passionate about what they serve. They make you feel like an old friend coming home for dinner. The cozy atmosphere & soft lighting make it a perfect spot for a date night - romantic, relaxed, & filled with the aromas of freshly grilled perfection.
Special thanks again to Chef Arash, the master planner behind this unforgettable menu. His care, creativity, & attention to detail are reflected in every dish. The team & the chef together create an experience that's not just a meal - it's a moment you'll remember long after you leave.
Very good Greek food cooked in a modern way. A well sorted & reasonably priced whine card. Very competent & friendly staff. Nice ambiente without pseudo Greek decoration.
