Mémo se positionne comme un restaurant de style marché dynamique, proposant une sélection d'ingrédients de haute qualité qui constituent la base de ses propositions culinaires accessibles et raffinées. L'établissement privilégie les produits frais, de saison et artisanaux, méticuleusement préparés pour exalter les saveurs naturelles. Les convives découvriront un menu évolutif, dicté par la disponibilité des meilleurs ingrédients, invitant à l'exploration gustative. Cette approche garantit une expérience culinaire constamment renouvelée, où la qualité des composants brille. Mémo offre un cadre décontracté mais soigné pour savourer des plats d'inspiration du marché.
Mémo est largement reconnu comme un joyau culinaire intime à Montréal, célébré pour ses menus dégustation créatifs qui mettent souvent en valeur des ingrédients locaux de grande qualité. De nombreux convives décrivent leur expérience comme mémorable, louant la préparation soignée, les profils de saveurs surprenants et le service chaleureux et personnalisé offert par une équipe attentive. L'atmosphère accueillante et l'opportunité unique d'interagir directement avec la cheffe contribuent à créer un environnement gastronomique que beaucoup trouvent charmant et exceptionnel. Bien que les avis sur la constance et le rythme varient selon les visiteurs, le restaurant est fréquemment recommandé comme une destination incontournable pour ceux qui apprécient une cuisine artisanale réfléchie et des accords de cocktails audacieux dans un cadre invitant.
I went yesterday with my family & extremely disappointing. What I could see use to be a well kept place, decorated with taste, was dirty & run down. Glassware dirty, interior of place rundown, kitchen desorganized. Dishes pretty but no outstanding taste. When I reserved the week before, the Michelin red plate was still on the exterior facade which made me reserve, but it was false representation. The chef Remi Lemieux, who got the Michelin reward, left almost a year ago. We should have run away at the first signs once sitting down: broken curtains, run down bar, dirty wineglasses, no white table cloths like on instagram pictures. The new administration kept the name but changed the logo from red burgundy to white. We were mislead to thinking it was a Michelin recommendation but it is not anymore. Very expensive for what we got. We were fooled by past reputation.
I went to Memo for the first time in January 2026 & I LOVED the experience, the service & the food! Sadly, I returned mid-July & it was disappointing.
On arrival we were asked if we wanted to start with something to drink, but all they had was the wine for the accord or basic cocktails. The first course having no accord either, the three of us decided to wait.
We went for the 7-course tasting menu, for dinner (110CA per person) The quantity of food was just OK, one service being a third of a slice of bread. It's a good thing we ate in the afternoon since we were celebrating, because I am not sure I would have feeled full. For the price, I was expecting more. Compared to January, the plates were on the lighter side & more expensive.
The wine accord was definitely not enough: 4 tastings of 2 onzes (approximately, sometimes it felt less) each, for 60CA per person. We should have gone with our first idea to buy a bottle of wine instead. The staff said at the beginning we would get surprises but nothing was offered, except hard liquor at the end which we don't drink, & didn't show generosity throughout the evening. We left unsatisfied for the price of the experience. I will not return.
There is so much to say about my experience here. An upstart chef, a front of house that cares, wine pairings that delight & surprise. I will always remember my meal here. Get a reservation now for this best kept secret in Montreal. I am legitimately floored on how indelible this evening was with each course. They change the menu often, so I will just share my pics. I will say the heirloom tomato dish gave me goosebumps. Also the chef is highly receptive to feedback.
4 juil. 2026
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We recently visited Mémo after being inspired by glowing food vlogs & the chef's reputation. Having dined at over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide (from Europe to Asia & North America), we approached this intimate Montreal spot with high but open expectations for the 5-course dégustation menu with wine pairings.
The first two courses delivered real excitement creative, well-executed, & full of flavor. We were genuinely anticipating the rest of the meal to build on that strong start.
Unfortunately, everything unraveled from the third course onward. The dishes became increasingly lackluster, culminating in a beef course that was completely tasteless & poorly seasoned a shocking low point in what should have been a highlight. There was no digestive offered or even suggested at the end of the meal, not coffee or tea with dessert. Which felt like a basic oversight in a tasting-menu format at this price level.
Service, while initially attentive, dragged significantly: we waited a full 20 minutes just to settle the bill after the meal concluded, which killed any lingering positive momentum.
The $20 cocktails were forgettable at best mediocre mixes that didn't justify the price.
For those who haven't experienced many top-tier restaurants, Mémo might feel impressive due to the intimate setting & chef interaction. But for seasoned fine-dining enthusiasts, this was one of the most average & inconsistent experiences we've had in recent years. The early promise simply wasn't sustained, & at dégustation pricing, consistency across all courses is non-negotiable.
We won't be returning & can't recommend it to anyone familiar with true high-end cuisine. Sad to note great potential is there, but execution fell far short.
Found this restaurant via the Michelin Guide app, & had an excellent experience. We went for the 6 course tasting menu plus wine tasting. Staff & chef were fantastic & very attentive.
I was a bit apprehensive ahead of our visit given there are no prices on the website & nothing mentioned in previous reviews. To help others, the cost of the tasting menu was $75, & the wine pairing was also $75 (before taxes). I consider this good value given the quality of the food.
Une expérience très agréable, la nourriture est délicieuse, on y est confortablement assis & servi, c'est un restaurant sans faute. Nous avons pris le menu dégustation avec le wine pairing & les accords étaient d'une très grande qualité. Vraiment à essayer !!
