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.
Excellent service du fort sympathique Hector. Nourriture succulente. Nous avons apprécié notre rencontre avec le chef talentueux & sympathique. On a hâte d'y retourner. 👌
Cuisine raffinée, mais portions dérisoires pour les entrées & les plats principaux. Environ 250 $ pour deux personnes, & nous sommes sortis du restaurant encore à moitié affamés.
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.
10/10 experience. The service was outstanding. Cocktails the best I've had in mtl. The cod was perfectly cooked in a buttery broth. The oxtail cannoli was also perfection. The place itself was well designed & cozy.
Expérience merveilleuse. Gastronomie de haute qualité. Une combinaison entre classe & bienveillance. Délicieux & original. Nous avons adoré notre serveur Henri. Très compétent & chaleureux.
Expérience absolument délicieuse chez Molenne. Tout était parfait du début à la fin, autant dans l'assiette que dans l'ambiance. Un immense merci à Miro & à toute l'équipe pour l'accueil & le service impeccable. Nous étions de passage depuis l'Italie &, sincèrement, ce restaurant représente exactement ce que Montréal a de meilleur à offrir. De la personnalité, de l'originalité, une convivialité authentique, une cuisine surprenante & parfaitement exécutée, le tout dans une ambiance à la fois chic & décontractée. Une adresse qui marque & où l'on a déjà hâte de revenir.
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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.
J'ai eu une très belle expérience au Molenne, les plats étaient tous excellents & le service était fantastique. Merci spécifiquement à Nizar & HQ pour une belle soirée.
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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Le Molenne ne déçoit jamais! Les saveurs retrouvées dans les différents plats sont incroyables. Les couteaux de mer sont délicieux. L'entrée de crudo de pétoncles est succulente. Le pairage avec les framboises rehausse le goût du pétoncle. Quelle belle idée! Le plat de truite arc-en-ciel & les cavatellis sont très goûteux. Les suggestions de Miro pour les vins & les cocktails étaient parfaites. Je serai de retour!
Très belle découverte. Nous avons partagé plusieurs plats & entrées, & tout était très bien présenté & délicieux. La déco & l'ambiance contribuent positivement à l'expérience générale. Nous avons eu droit à un excellent service, y compris des conseils judicieux pour le choix des plats & des vins. J'y retournerai certainement!
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!
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.
