Molenne is a Montreal brasserie created for every occasion: a drink with friends, a light meal, a birthday celebration, a morning coffee, a business lunch, or more festive events with champagne and caviar.
Molenne is widely praised as a refined, seafood focused dining spot in Mile End where seasonal ingredients and creative preparations shine, the open kitchen and warm, contemporary bistro vibe adding to the memorable experience, while the service is consistently attentive and friendly and the wine and cocktail program earns praise. Dishes like the scallop crudo, razor clams, cod in shiitake broth, and the Lamb Brick are highlighted as standout, with other plates showing both innovation and great quality, though a few reviews note small portions for the price, occasional slow pacing or missteps such as over-salted salads or items arriving together and a few dishes not fully meeting expectations. Overall Molenne is described as a must try, frequently compared favorably to Montreal's best, with strong recommendations to reserve ahead and to explore the menu, drinks, and local produce.
The overall vibe of the restaurant is amazing - warm, cozy, & inviting. The service was excellent, attentive, & friendly. We were a bit disappointed with the appetizers: the crab was overcooked & the squid had a mushy texture, which wasn't great. However, the staff handled it perfectly & immediately took them off the bill, which we really appreciated. The squash, on the other hand, was absolutely delicious!
The main dishes completely made up for it - everything was outstanding. The cod & lamb were cooked to perfection, & the gnochetti was so good we actually ordered it twice. The wine list is also fantastic.
Overall, despite a rocky start, the experience was wonderful, & we'll definitely be back!
Such a lovely space. Chic couples who
look like they stepped off of a fashion show runway rub shoulders with families in jeans & baseball caps, & the service is attentive & helpful regardless. Most of the dishes are fresh & creative although some were a little too on the sweet side for our liking, like the sea urchin gnocchi, while others, like the halibut cheek marinated in olive oil with wild mushrooms were pure genius. Really impressed by the wine list which was affordable & included really interesting local wine. & the dessert-the cheesecake in particular: simple, rich, delicious. Maybe a bit too much of a splurge to go more than once or twice a year, but definitely worth a return. visit..
Sep 13, 2025
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Had my eye on this place for a little while since I knew Miro was involved (used to be at Damas). That meant the wine list would be great & it was. Small but charming place with cozy leather banquettes, very French but unpretentious. Food was amazing, some original twists on some classic favourites. The scallop crudo in raspberry water & the tuna tartare in a melon sauce were absolutely crazy & I also recommend the cod in shitake bouillon. The service was on par with the fantastic dishes. It felt like they were only serving us, our needs were met without asking & they weren't pushy with the bill. Very friendly, taking a minute to be chatty, explaining dishes well. Very attentive, friendly & relaxed. I want to tell everyone about one of my favourite restaurants
A little cozy diner! But not your average food, a well deserved 5 stars for service, professionalism & excellent food! Seafood specialty dishes as well as a wonderfully executed lamb brick platter! A must visit!
Molenne ended up being a great time for us as well as being a nice place to bring out-of-towners for a quintessential Montreal food experience. Some of the dishes were a miss, but would definitely recommend the oysters, garnished potato, lamb brick & the braised cabbage.
The atmosphere was super quaint & the restaurant was full on the Tuesday night we were there which made for a lovely experience.
The service was great & our server was very kind & helpful with the menu as well as helping us to pick a great wine, but the dishes came out very slowly, about 40 minutes between services.
That being said, would still recommend Molenne for a romantic night out, or for a business dinner.
Most of the food we had was great, however there were some dishes that were a miss for us & weren't at the level of the others:
- Worth getting: Clam Chowder, Lamb Brick, Bison Tartare, Duck Cannelloni
- Ok: Hamachi Crudo (not acidic enough in our opinion), Scallops (small portion for $9/each), grilled potato, & the desserts
- Not worth the money: Shrimp (one single shrimp for $19…), & the grilled broccoli (tasted like boiled broccoli you can make at home)
Otherwise, the ambience & service were great. Drinks were tasty too. They're a relatively new restaurant, so I imagine they're still figuring out the menu. I'd still recommend going, if you choose the right dishes.
