Mati est largement décrite comme un restaurant grec authentique et généreux, avec une cuisine savoureuse et des plats à partager qui mettent en valeur les saveurs méditerranéennes; l'ambiance chaleureuse et élégante, le décor soigné et l'atmosphère conviviale du Vieux-Montréal renforcent l'impression générale d'une expérience mémorable; le service est fréquemment salué pour sa disponibilité et sa connaissance du menu, avec des conseils pertinents sur les plats et les vins; les plats qui reviennent le plus souvent en coups de coeur incluent l'octopus grillé, les côtelettes d'agneau, la dorade et les dips variés comme le tzatziki et l'aubergine; les desserts ou certaines créations comme le baklava dessert reçoivent aussi des éloges; beaucoup considèrent Mati comme l'une des meilleures gastronomie grecque de Montréal et font référence à l'authenticité des saveurs et à la qualité constante; quelques critiques pointent toutefois un niveau sonore parfois élevé et un bruit important, des soucis d'organisation comme une sur-réservation menant à des attentes et des tables serrées, ou des portions parfois jugées petites ou des prix élevés selon certains plats; malgré ces réserves, l'ensemble des avis converge vers une expérience globale remarquable et incite vivement à revenir pour explorer d'autres plats et profiter de l'ambiance chaleureuse.
Best food on the planet, it's as if you're eating on a summer evening in Greece. I recommend the grilled octopus & Greek salad as well as the pork chops!! Truly, it melts in your mouth & each bite is flavourful. This is one of the best Greek restaurants in Montreal, I don't think any other place can compare. The service was awesome, staff were very kind & always engaging with us making sure our service was good. This place deserves a 5 star rating, even higher if possible
I would definitely choose the beet salad, octopus, & potatoes again. Everything was well prepared & flavorful. I also really enjoyed the red wine. The eggplant dip was quite sour more like torshi in Persian,so it may not be what you expect if you're looking for a creamy or mild eggplant dip. Saganaki was tasty ;however difficult to cut & detach it when It gets cold.
3 févr. 2026
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This was my third visit to Mati & every time I am blown away by the amazing quality of the food & attentive service. We shared the watermelon salad, the flambe cheeze, the grilled octopus, tzaziki with pita, the branzino & brocolinis topped with flan for dessert. Every bite was more delicious than the last, pure delight. The service was impecable & warm & the setting is beautiful. I could not resist taking home a pastitsio home for lunch tomorrow. A gem of a restaurant, can't wait to go back. Visited again on a friday afternoon for a late lunch & the
food is always divine & service excellent (thank you Charlotte)
Really enjoyed this lovely place. We came in the snowstorm & were greeted so kindly. We ate a fresh greek salad with a nice block of feta, perfectly cooked octopus, delicious grilled fennel, & a hearty greek sausage. Everything was outstanding. Highly recommended.
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'
Loved our meal here!! When we checked into the Uville Hotel they recommended it & we decided to go & dang that was an amazing meal. We were so glad we took her up on this recommendation. We got two dips (eggplant & tzatziki), two people in my group shared a large meat dish + green beans & I got the fried eggplant dish (incredible & I'm a vegetarian so it was nice they had good options). I also got a Greek salad that we all shared. It's a great menu for sharing. Highly recommend!!
I was just up in the city over New Years & had such a nice time dining at Taverne. It was a cold night & the atmosphere couldn't have been more warm & inviting. Our server Sofia was amazing, she gave us great tips on the menu & we worked our way through all the courses & selections. Everything was delicious & the beet salad & octopus were best ever conversations for me.
4 janv. 2026
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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.
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
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.
2 nov. 2025
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Dining at this Greek restaurant was nothing short of a revelation. From the moment we sat down, we knew we were about to experience something extraordinary, & every course proved us right.
Let's start with the cocktails: their whiskey sour alone could earn this place a cult following. It wasn't just good-it was exceptional. You could actually taste each layer of sourness & balance, perfectly shaken with just the right froth, smooth but with enough kick to remind you why classics never go out of style. If you think you've had a proper whiskey sour before, prepare to have your expectations redefined.
Then came the mezze dips, & what a journey those were. The smoky eggplant was rich & deeply flavored, carrying that rustic earthiness only true slow-roasting can bring. The tzatziki was creamy & refreshing, with just the right lift of garlic & cucumber. Add in the warm, pillowy bread to scoop it all up, & suddenly it's impossible to stop. Every dip was crafted not just as a side dish, but as a statement-balanced, fresh, & brimming with authenticity.
The salads pushed creativity even further. The standout was undoubtedly the watermelon salad-an absolutely brilliant creation. Juicy, vibrant cubes of watermelon laid over a cloud of tangy yogurt, dusted with finely crushed pistachios. The interplay of sweetness, creaminess, crunch, & freshness was nothing short of magical. A dish that looks simple but carries the soul of a chef who knows exactly how to balance contrast & harmony on a plate.
& then-the star of the night-the octopus. I cannot stress enough how life-changing this was. Easily the best octopus I have ever had, anywhere in the world. Perfectly grilled, smoky, yet tender to the bite, paired with capers, slivers of red onion, & a vibrant sauce that tied everything together. This dish was not just well-cooked; it was Michelin-star level artistry. A single bite was enough to make me pause & appreciate the kind of mastery that goes into creating it.
Every dish that came out of the kitchen had a story, & that story was one of passion, skill, & vision. & the mastermind behind it all is Chef Arash. You can taste his genius in the menu-how everything is thoughtfully planned, how flavors aren't just combined but orchestrated. He's not just a chef, he's a true culinary architect, weaving tradition with innovation. It's rare to encounter someone who can elevate classic Greek flavors to this level, but Arash has done it, & done it with elegance.
This isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination for anyone who loves food. A place where every sip, every bite, every dish makes you stop & say, this is special.
Truly, one of the best dining experiences I've had in years. If there were more than five stars, this restaurant & its team would deserve them all.
Perfect food for a long day. Service was super nice & made sure we had everything we needed. Shared several plates all good but winner winner was the Greek salad enough to share especially if you have other plates such as red pepper chile dip. Yum 😋
Tout était très bon. Mon coup de coeur , la salade de melon d'eau & de pistache, l'aubergine grillée, le bar, la le poulet de Cornouaille. Seul bémol , le resto est petit & très bruyant. Difficile à s'entendre.
The food was decent but some of the dishes were over priced. The Greek salad for example was really over priced. Very small portion & nothing special about it. The octopus on the other hand was perfectly cooked & tasted amazing. We also had the Cornish Hen, highly recommended. Very juicy & perfectly seasoned.
8 sept. 2025
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Spectacular food & amazing service. We ate at the bar because we didnt make a reservation, & it was the first phenomenal bar-dining experience we had. Thank you Felix for making it such a wonderful dining experience for us! Highly recommend the Sea bass, shishito peppers, & watermelon salad!
We came as a group to celebrate my husband's birthday & we had such a great experience! Beautiful ambiance, great sharing plates & exceptional service! We loved the watermelon salad, tzatziki, lamb & the sea bass! Thank you for having us
La salade de melon d'eau & la dorade étaient fabuleuses : c'était frais, plein de saveurs, bien présentés. La sauce tzaziki accompagné de pain pita chaud : délicieux! Les vins recommandés étaient parfaits. J'ai tout aimé…à l'exception de la vue sur le chantier de la rue St-Paul. Je reviendrai assurément! Merci pour tout!
Wonderful last meal in Montreal- service was great, food was amazing! Would definitely return & highly recommend! We shared the Greek salad & the pork chop- w/veg of the day which was asparagus- all was delicious! Emylina was great! Everyone was great! Thank you!
