Restaurant 1881 draws broad praise for fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes and attentive friendly service in a modern cozy setting; diners note generous portions and standout items from duck salad and tartares to shakshuka, cod and brunch offerings, with many finding the menu well balanced and good value for downtown Montreal; the atmosphere is described as calm and conducive to conversation, and the space often feels like a hidden gem worth returning to; a few reviews mention slower service during busy periods or occasional cold tables by the windows, but overall guests leave impressed and likely to return with friends.
Une adresse incontournable ! L'ambiance y est chaleureuse & particulièrement soignée, ce qui permet de passer un excellent moment. Mention spéciale pour le service : il a été tout simplement impeccable du début à la fin. L'équipe est attentive, souriante & très professionnelle. Je recommande les yeux fermés & j'y retournerai avec grand plaisir !
May 23, 2026
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Une adresse incontournable ! L'ambiance y est chaleureuse & particulièrement soignée, ce qui permet de passer un excellent moment. Mention spéciale pour le service : il a été tout simplement impeccable du début à la fin. L'équipe est attentive, souriante & très professionnelle. Je recommande les yeux fermés & j'y retournerai avec grand plaisir !
The good was good. Service bad & unattractive.
Outside sitting nice. Brunch menu is interesting. The service unacceptable. The servers couldn't care less whether the clients are having a good time.
I've been here a few times & the service is horrible, they made mistakes with my order a few times. No apology, nothing, just the worst service with a lot of attitude for food that isn't very good.
Bad service & food. got sick after eating here. do not advice this place is garbage. The chef look disgusting & have no respect touching clients with his hand then going back cook food with out washing his hands. To answer your lack of accountability & empathy for someone that got sick at your restaurant for bad hygiene. I did went to your restaurant & i know by the fact the door was open.
Apr 14, 2026
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There's a lot of potential. The beef & falafels were great. The kale quinoa salad could have been great if the halloumi had been grilled/baked/sauteed, & if there weren't a ton of fried chips. The fries looked delicious & hand cut, but were not crispy or fluffy inside. The homemade cavatelli were just warm, gummy & the combination rather bland.
The manager is walking around greeting some people, which is nice, but he does not pay attention to details. At 6:30 pm, the sofa was disgusting. Food spilled all over, white stains in many places. We cleaned it up ourselves.
Excellent restaurant. Nous avons apprécié la tranquillité, le service amical des employés. Il y avait peu de clients mais les gens parlaient à voix basse. Un endroit où l'on peut finalement avoir une discussion sans être obligé de crier. Les plats sont savoureux, tout spécialement la salade de canard. Portion très généreuse. Nous avons également découvert un excellent vin blanc & un autre rouge suite aux recommandations. Vraiment une belle soirée. Nous y retournerons c'est certain.
Took a colleague out for lunch & we ordered the table d'hôte with a delicious fresh salad & tasty cod with vegetables. It was so good! We both enjoyed our food & the service was friendly.
Excellent food & service. We were a group of 11 & we all thoroughly enjoyed our food & drinks. Our server was very friendly & attentive. 100% recommend!
A very fancy restaurant with delicious food & lots of varieties. I really enjoyed our dinner there. The service was top, excellent, the food well served & tasty. Loved my experience.
