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.
Second time going to Molenne & I felt like I had to leave a review. The staff is attentive, & sweet. The meal is always impeccable & honestly priced :) a definite go-to if you're looking for fresh ingredients & a cute vibe.
Incredibly fresh & stunning assortment of oysters & other raw bar delicacies.
Delish entrees. My dining partner & I shared the pork stew, which was just enough after the cold seafood appetizers. It was unlike anything I've ever had, with a bit of pasta &'shredded' pork in a lovely sauce.
Beautiful wines, too.
The cheesecake was light & almost like a soufflé in texture, with shredded parm sprinkled on top. Wow!
Service was extremely attentive without being over bearing. Servers seemed to love working as part of the team & seemed proud & enthusiastic about what they were serving.
We will be back!
Apr 12, 2026
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Unreal fresh raw bar. The razor clams were outstanding & everything was as beautiful as it was delicious. Wines & service & vibe were top notch, couldn't recommend it enough :).
Excellent mix of seafood & meat. We started with a seafood platter that was super fresh with amazing scallops & novel razor clams. We followed with oxtails cannellini & roasted cabbage. All with a electric Mosel (description from our waiter Nazar). All & all happily surprised & will certainly come back.
Everything we ordered was a 5/5. We started with a mix of oysters which were extremely fresh & tasty. Each had its own distinct flavour. We ordered the grilled calamari as an appetizer with white beans which was beyond delicious. Then we had the salad molenne which was so simple, delicate & fresh. Our main was the cod. Our waitress was quick to help us replace it when we pointed out it felt a bit room temp & we really appreciated it. The grilled choux was wow, the star of the night. The sauce was glorious. We wish we had bread to sop it up.
The wine was great & we had the basque cheesecake for dessert. Couldn't have asked for a better meal.
Came here for a quiet dinner on Sunday & it did not disappoint. Food was excellent & the service was great.
The only comment I made to the staff was that the salad & the endives were slightly too salty for me. Besides that everything tasted super good & fresh.
We had a fabulous lunch at Molenne. The seafood was fresh & presented beautifully & the confit of trout was delicious. Our server was very helpful & recommended the perfect wine to go with the meal. A wonderful introduction to Montreal & the fresh produce of Quebec.
Nov 15, 2025
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My dinner at here was by far the most memorable during my time in Montreal, & it says a lot considering how the general culinary experience in the city is nothing short of superb. The restaurant itself is a cozy street side stall with quietly lavish interiors that achieves a perfect balance of being welcoming & special.
The food itself is nothing short of superb. The ingredients used were exceptionally fresh, & the flavours were layered instead of falling into the trap of being monotonous. Service was also personal & welcoming with great suggestions & constant check ins. Definitely a must try in Montreal & remember to reserve in advance to remove the need for a pesky wait.
We tried most of the seafood, oysters were too small to taste, sea urchin were fairly sweet, little clams were covered with a spicy sauce, razor clam was the best in taste & portions, shrimps were fresh & tasty. The salad was good. The pinns cotta with grilled corns was a suprise.The waitress was great.
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..
Commendable dish curation & attention to detail goin on. Drinks were great. The garnished potato side is off the charts. The strawberry shortcake is divine. Super fresh seafood across the board. The food presentation & array of ingredients stands out.
Aug 3, 2025
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Amazing experience all around. The food was out of this world. It was all so fresh, prepared & was plated meticulously. The cocktails I had were all very good, & the wine list was massive with so many options. The environment of the restaurant is very vibey. The staff were all very kind, knowledgeable, attentive & very well mannered. Overall, eating here was an amazing experience & I cannot recommend it enough!
Beautiful atmosphere! The staff was knowledgeable & attentive. Seafood was all incredibly fresh & well prepared. Cocktails were unique & delicious! Highly recommend!
