PALMA synthesizes traditional Asian culinary techniques with contemporary fusion sensibilities to craft a distinctive gastronomic profile. The kitchen prioritizes precise preparation methods for an extensive selection of sushi, ensuring that texture and ingredient integrity remain paramount. Patrons encounter a methodical approach to seafood sourcing, emphasizing clarity of flavor and aesthetic presentation. The menu balances bold, innovative combinations with fundamental Japanese staples to maintain a cohesive narrative across every plate. Modern architectural elements define the physical environment, creating a streamlined backdrop that focuses attention strictly on the culinary output. This establishment functions as a deliberate intersection of classic craft and modern adaptation, consistently delivering high-quality interpretations of diverse Asian influences to those seeking a focused and intentional approach to their meal.
Palma is widely recognized as a vibrant, stylish, and upscale destination in Griffintown, frequently praised for its beautiful decor, lively atmosphere, and high-quality cuisine. Many guests highlight the impressive sushi, tender filet mignon, and creative cocktails as standout features that make the restaurant perfect for celebrations, group events, or a fun night out. While numerous visitors describe the service as professional, attentive, and welcoming, a segment of the reviews points to inconsistencies, citing issues with long wait times, unprofessional staff behavior, or a perceived lack of transparency regarding automatic gratuities. Despite some polarized experiences concerning service and pricing, the overall consensus leans toward Palma being a must-visit venue for those seeking a premium social and dining experience in Montreal.
Even though the Habs lost the game, the food, the cocktails & the ambiance was first class. Alisha served us & was just so very engaging, welcoming & friendly. Everything one can appreciate from a server. We will definitely come back & enjoy all that Palma has to offer!!
The cocktails were really good - we had the Amaretto Sour & the Lychee Martini, & both were delicious. The appetizers were amazing, especially the lobster dumplings, which I highly recommend!
For the main course, we chose the beef. It was a bit too spicy for my taste & not served as hot as I would have liked. As a side, I had the organic grilled vegetables & absolutely loved them. My friend chose the potatoes, & they were very good as well.
For dessert, I had the cheesecake - it was good but a small portion.
If I come back, I would definitely go for the seafood without hesitation. In my opinion, that seems to be their specialty!
Our experience was underwhelming at best. I got the lobster but would not recommend it. It is a lobster tempura so it is deep fried, & it was basically a mouthful of grease with little to no taste, litterally feeling the oil drip in your mouth when you bite into it. Might as well drink oil at this point, I could not finish it.
While the presentation has a lot of panache, the taste & quantity were not there & I found the price ($69 plus tax) really steep for about 8 oily bites as nothing else is edible on the plate. You would need to order sides as the lobster does not come with anything else. I mentionned not liking the lobster to our waitress but that fell on deaf ears as she could not care less.
My friends got some of their signature rolls which were good enough, the portions at least are satisfying. The alcohol free cocktails are practically the price of a coktail dowtown Montreal ($18). Beware of the automatic 18% gratuity that our waitress told us to add to if we wanted.
This is our second time there & we won't be back.
Feb 3, 2026
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The hostess was so sweet!! Our waiter was amazing, helped us with all of our choices which were spot on. Food & especially the cocktails were amazing!!!
went last week with a couple of my buddies from out of town. Food was great ,cocktails were amazing! & our waiter Daniel was excellent ! such great attention to detail , took care of us the whole night :)
Came by on a Sunday night. Great ambiance, service was excellent. From start to finish. Everyone was very friendly & professional. Lorianne was a great bartender as well as Alisha; great cocktails, they took good care of me as well as Troy at the entrance. I'll be back for sure, might have to become a Sunday tradition.
We had a fantastic evening at Palma in Montréal. The space is beautiful, chic, vibrant, & perfect for a night out. Every dish we tried was delicious, from the fresh sashimi & burrata to the perfectly cooked steak. The cocktails? Top-notch. Creative, balanced, & definitely part of the experience.
It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of food, presentation, & atmosphere make it worth it. Great service too. Perfect for a date night or a celebration with friends
I came for my friend's birthday party. Overall, my experience was okay.
The negatives :
- The music was waaaaaay too loud & it was really difficult to hear conversations with friends
- 20$-24$ for cocktails... Is a choice 🥲
- My server was really nice. HOWEVER, they explained that the reason my Udon Noodles Short Ribs took too long was because they put it as a'main dish', while the rest of my friends got their entree for the Table d'Hôte. Althought understandable, one of my friend who came after me got their meal before I did : it was the Udon Noodles Truffle Mushroom, which was basically the same food different font. It's kinda confusing why we didn't have it at the same time, mais bon.
The positives :
- My food was good, but the truffle noodles are better than the short ribs in my opinion
- I love the design of the restaurant
- Despite receiving my food late, the service was still great & my server was nice.
I'd say it's a restaurant you'd want to come for the ✨aesthetic✨, but I will come back for the Truffle noodles, they're 100% worth the try!
