Petit Poisson Dumpling receives widespread praise for fresh, handmade dumplings cooked right in front of customers, with a wide range of fried, steamed, and soup dumplings plus tasty side dishes like cucumber salad and cold noodles. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and welcoming, with a lively open kitchen and friendly, attentive staff making it easy to linger over a few plates with friends. Values highlighted include good portion sizes and fair prices, especially for Montreal, and a memorable comfort food experience that feels authentic. However, reviews also note the small, crowded space, long waits, and occasional service missteps during peak hours, which can affect pacing and seating. Overall, Petit Poisson Dumpling is seen as a top choice for dumplings in the area, a place to return to for reliable comfort food and warmth.
It was my first time ever eating dumplings, & Petit Poisson went above & beyond my expectation. I have a severe sesame seed allergy, & my server, Isaiah, ensured that my food was free of sesame seeds.
If you want delicious food & great service, I highly recommend grabbing a bite here!
I did not have the best experience here. The waiter left in the middle of taking my order to clear another table & then spent about 10 minutes seating other tables before coming back. They also spilled water all over our table, which made things even worse.
The restaurant itself is very crowded & small, making it feel uncomfortable. The food came out fairly quick after our order was put in it was actually very good & filling we had the pork & the shrimp soup dumplings however they didn't provide a small plate or spoon for my soup dumplings, which made eating them quite unpleasant.
Overall, while the food was good, the poor service & cramped environment made this a little disappointing.
Great little restaurant. Have had both the fried & steamed dumplings, both pork & chicken & all are excellent. The bao bun is also great. Super friendly staff & great to sit at the counter & watch them do everything.
