HÀ brings Vietnam's lively Bia Hoi tradition of sipping fresh beer on busy street corners to Montreal. Laos-born Chef Ross and Vietnamese late icon Chef Hong Hà Nguyen's menu is inspired by their favourite street foods and meant to pair with the bar's diverse selection of wines and fresh beers.
Diners describe Restaurant Hà as a lively, upscale fusion spot with warm, attentive service and a buzzy yet intimate vibe. The menu earns praise for inventive, flavorful dishes such as the fried broccoli, Mahi Mahi crudo, Pad Thai, bao buns, crab chips, and comforting coconut tom yum salmon, with many noting that tasting menus or sharing plates make for a satisfying experience. A recurring highlight is the fried broccoli, often called a must-try, along with well crafted cocktails and the hidden Nhau Bar downstairs that adds a special ambience. Several reviews commend the staff for friendly, helpful service, though a few mention occasional slower pacing or longer waits during busy times. Noise from the underground club can be disruptive for conversation on busier nights, and vegan guests sometimes find limited tofu options or cross contamination concerns in Pad Thai. Prices and portions are seen as reasonable by many, though some feel portions could be larger for the cost. Overall, Restaurant Hà emerges as a standout choice for celebrations or dates, with a memorable atmosphere, but it is wise to book ahead and note dietary preferences.
Restaurant des plus agréables! Tous les plats sont excellents & le service est toujours courtois & empressé. On nous a même surpris avec un petit « shooter » courtoisie de la maison. Nous recommandons fortement le restaurant Hà!
Bouffe très bonne, service très mauvais. Oublié une consommation (quand on avait commandé deux fois la même chose), trompé dans nos assiettes plusieurs fois, service très lent, on a attendu très longtemps avant d'avoir la facture, on a eu plus de 4 personnes qui nous ont servi. Cerise sur le sundae, pas de papier dans les toilettes... vraiment décevant.
We ordered salmon tartare but got a different cooked salmon dish instead. It was still delicious so we were ok with it. Then my drink did not come for over an hour & the waitress also did not come check on us during that time. We wanted to order another dish but after an hour we gave up. The same electronic song played on repeat for 2 hours. If we had a different waitress I'm sure it would've been a better experience.
Had a wonderful, delicious dinner here. Easily accommodated an allergy at our table. We all said we would return when back in Montreal. Well worth the visit.
Personnel aimable, nourriture excellente, prix raisonnable, idéalement situé.
La musique était un peu forte à mon goût, mais je crois que c'est la norme dans les restaurants de Montréal.
Food was great, service was *very slow* & unorganized. We had to ask 2 different people over the course of an hour or so to order our drinks, let alone the food after. It seems the staff (except the bartender) was very stressed & maybe not trained. The server we had also switched up all of our food (including giving me pork, which I can't eat).
