Mastard earns wide praise for its intimate setting and terroir driven cooking, with a tasting menu that centers on local Quebec ingredients and a Michelin star many call well deserved. Diners describe creative, precise dishes that balance bold flavors with restraint, and appreciate how the menu changes with the seasons to keep things fresh. The experience is described as immersive and unpretentious, with attentive staff who explain ingredients and guide wine and non alcoholic pairings that complement each course. Portions are small by design, but the multiple courses leave guests satisfied and impressed by the quality and value. While a few reviews note occasional service hiccups or pacing issues, the overall impression is of warmth, professionalism and a memorable culinary journey. Demand is high and reservations can be hard to secure, with some speaking of planning ahead to dine here. Overall, Mastard stands out for its elegant simplicity, thoughtful technique, and a celebration of local terroir that makes a special dining experience worth seeking.
Impeccable food, service, setting, ambience & price. I've been lucky enough to visit Michelin starred restaurants before & this is definitely up there with the best. Considering I'd have to pay at least double for this type of food back in London, UK, I was absolutely blown away. It's even better that it's a 10min walk from my house! Highly recommended
Le Mastard est un excellent restaurant qui vaut l'essai, même si mes attentes liées à l'étoile Michelin étaient peut-être un peu élevées.
Le service est irréprochable : très attentionné, professionnel, avec un souci du détail impressionnant. L'expérience en salle est vraiment digne d'un grand restaurant.
Le menu carte blanche était créatif & bien exécuté. Certains plats se démarquent particulièrement, comme le pétoncle avec la joue de porc, parfaitement maîtrisé, & le dessert autour de la courge & de l'argousier, exceptionnel. On sent un vrai travail des produits & une passion dans chaque assiette.
Cela dit, j'ai trouvé un léger manque de constance dans l'ensemble du repas pour un restaurant une étoile Michelin.
Malgré tout, je garde une très belle expérience & je recommande, surtout pour découvrir une cuisine raffinée & originale.
Mar 26, 2026
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Une véritable perle. Ce restaurant mérite pleinement son statut d'étoilé Michelin, & l'expérience est à la hauteur - voire au-delà - des attentes.
Chaque plat est d'une grande finesse, avec des saveurs parfaitement maîtrisées & une présentation soignée qui témoigne d'un réel souci du détail. La cuisine est raffinée sans être prétentieuse, & l'équilibre des portions est remarquable : on ressort du repas pleinement satisfait, sans cette sensation d'être trop plein, ce qui est rare & très apprécié.
Le service est tout simplement excellent - attentif, professionnel & chaleureux, sans jamais être envahissant. On se sent pris en charge du début à la fin, dans une ambiance élégante & agréable.
Une expérience gastronomique complète, qui donne envie d'y revenir & de la recommander sans hésitation.
we were super impressed by this spot!! it has one michelin star & we had to book 3 months in advance. it was $95 per person for 5 courses (+ extra for truffle). very interesting flavours & unique combinations that i'd never had before. you can tell they put a lot of thought into their menu!! would def go back as they switch up their menu seasonally
Mastard, under the direction of chef Simon Mathys, is one of the only Michelin-starred restaurants in Montreal & easily offers one of the most impressive tasting menus in the city. This was my second visit, & the $90 carte blanche menu once again proved to be exceptional value for the level of technique, sourcing, & thought behind each course, with an optional wine pairing that is genuinely well-curated & purposeful rather than an afterthought.
The cooking is modern, precise, & deeply ingredient-driven. Expect impeccably cooked seafood, razor-clean sauces, & dishes that balance richness, acidity, & texture with confidence. Vegetables are treated with as much care as proteins, often serving as the foundation of a dish rather than a garnish. There's a strong sense of seasonality & Quebec terroir throughout, filtered through a contemporary, restrained lens-nothing feels busy or overworked.
What stands out most is restraint. Flavors are bold but controlled, plating is intentional without being precious, & every dish feels complete. This is a kitchen where technique clearly serves flavor, not ego.
I've eaten at over 20 Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, & Mastard offers some of the best value I've encountered. Thoughtful, ambitious cooking at a price point that feels almost out of place for the quality delivered. Bravo.
I was invited to go to my first ever Michelin star restaurant. Everything was very well flavoured & presented. Extremely small portions but because there were 5 courses, you definitely don't leave hungry. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. We also got an extra complimentary dessert! The service is a slow pace giving you time to really savour the food & enjoy the evening.
If you are into high end cuisine then i think this is a place to go to!
Jan 19, 2026
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Came here for the first time for an anniversary celebration, & I am more than happy with the experience. The restaurant prepares dishes with rich flavors brought out from locally sourced high quality ingredients. Most ingredients except for the fish come from Quebec. The food was cooked perfectly the cocktails are exceptional. We would come back for the drinks alone.
While the culinary experience was excellent, it did feel like each dish had the same buttery & rich undertone. There was not as much variety when it came to flavor. The foie gras, which was extra, is an exception to that statement.
The finishers were excellent, & I was pleasantly surprised to bite into a dessert that was not too sweet.
Service was very good. Warm & hospitable staff who made sure everything was good.
Overall, very well deserving of its michelin star status. At its price point, I think it is an experience worth having!
Best meal I've had from a one star Michelin restaurant.
Absolutely zero misses. This meal checked every box I have for fine dining: unique local proteins (walleye, guineafowl), creative swings, & a sauce game that explored the whole flavor spectrum instead of just relying on acidity.
All the dishes were fantastic, but several dishes lingered with me. Braised cabbage & uni, Rabbit & oysters, Miso Walleye, & the Sunchoke ice cream. The Rabbit & oysters sounded like a riff on the famous'Oysters & Pearls,' but the execution was entirely its own beast. The smoked oyster sabayon elevated the lean rabbit while adding necessary moisture, & the oyster itself was almost raw yet smoked, which gave it a plush, velvet texture I rarely find in cooked oyster dishes.
Then the Miso Walleye. It was like cod but lightly braised in miso, giving it a funky finish that played beautifully against the dish's earthy elements. They followed it with a pasta filled with the same fish, & it was leaner, with a nice peppery kick to close out the seafood chapter.
Another surprise was the Guinea fowl. The bird is native to Africa, but this one came from a local farm that imported & raised it here. It looked like turkey on the plate, but the fat was as rich as duck & the meat as tender as a chicken thigh, all just anchored by onion & shallot purées. It wasn't the most distinctive dish flavor-wise, but given how conservative fine dining usually is with birds (chicken, duck, squab), I really liked the choice to work with something less familiar.
Undoubtedly my favorite meal in Montreal so far. It's the ultimate proof that you don't need luxury crutches like wagyu or caviar to make a dish special. The reservation was a pain to snag, but I'd absolutely make the trip again just to see what they do next season.
Une expérience absolument exceptionnelle. C'était notre première visite au Mastard & tout était simplement parfait : l'accueil chaleureux, le service attentif, les plats d'une finesse incroyable, le vin parfaitement choisi… Chaque détail était soigné, du début à la fin.
Ayant eu la chance de découvrir plusieurs grandes tables renommées à travers le monde, je peux dire sans hésiter que le Mastard est ma favorite. Ce qui m'a particulièrement impressionné, c'est la façon dont l'équipe a su adapter les plats en version végétarienne pour accommoder une restriction alimentaire avec énormément de créativité, sans jamais les dénaturer. Un véritable exploit culinaire qui démontre un immense talent.
Une adresse unique à Montréal, qui mérite amplement son étoile Michelin. Nous avons hâte d'y revenir !
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Très belle soirée,excellents produits qui mettent les Québec à l'honneur,cuisson juste,mention spéciale pour les sauces & différents condiments.Belle idée le service avec les explications par les cuisiniers.Étoile Michelin mérité.
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Mastard offers one of the most beautiful, creative & memorable dining experiences in the culinary world. Like its chef, Simon Mathys, & the staff, the cuisine is non-pretentious, refined & welcoming. Each dish is carefully crafted, explained with love & respect & tastes wonderful, with many surprises. Every ingredient balances each other & the wine pairing is exactly spot on. The restaurant is located in a humble neighbourhood, redefining the concept of haute gastronomie & Michelin star criteria. The mention of the names of the collaborateurs working in the kitchen & on the floor listed on the menu is unique & touching. Having been to many Michelin starred restaurants including the top in the world, no restaurant cares about its people like Mastard. It was an unbelievable experience & I would fly in regularly to eat at Mastard if it was easier to book a seat. Merci & felicitations.
Mastard offre une des plus belles, créatives & mémorables expériences dans le monde culinaire. À l'image de son chef, Simon Mathys, & de son équipe, la cuisine est sans prétention, raffinée & accueillante. Chaque plat est soigneusement élaboré, expliqué avec amour & respect, & goûte merveilleusement, délectable & riche en surprises. Chaque ingrédient s'harmonise parfaitement & l'accord mets & vins est parfait. Situé dans un quartier modeste, le restaurant redéfinit le concept de haute gastronomie & les critères étoiles de Michelin. Les noms des personnes travaillant en cuisine & en salle, sont indiqués sur le menu, une mention unique & touchante. Ayant fréquenté de nombreux restaurants étoilés Michelin, y compris les plus prestigieux au monde, aucun restaurant ne se soucie autant de ses collaborateurs que Mastard. Ce fut une expérience incroyable & je prendrai régulièrement l'avion pour visiter Mastard si la réservation était moins compétitive. Merci & félicitations.
Been to other Michelin restaurants & had to pay triple the price. This is very reasonable. Very nice food from Canada & Quebec. There's a Cornish hen that was so so tender. Fish from Nova Scotia is very good too. Portions are small but they add up & so we walked out with a full stomach. No food is waste & we liked it. Service was good & comfortable. Drinks are so so pretty & delicate.
Pour un Étoilé Michelin la qualité des plats étaient aussi belle que gustative. Rien à dire, de la recherche, des assemblages de textures & goûts parfait. Le service était aussi impeccable. Le seul bémol que nous donnerions ce trouve sur le vin. Nous avions pris une bouteille de vin (Sancerre rouge de 2017) suggérée par le sommelier. Nous savions que ce vin n'est pas un vin de garde mais nous l'avons quand même choisi étant donné que le sommelier nous l'avait conseillé. Après l'avoir gouté il était complexe mais encore consommable. Cependant après le premier verre le vin a complètement viré au vinaigre. Nous l'avons dit au serveur & on nous à proposé une autre bouteille à moitié prix ou payer cette bouteille à moitié prix. Ayant déjà mangé dans des Michelin, ça ne se fait pas. La bouteille aurait du être remplacé ou pas chargé. C'est malheureux mais c'est pour ça que nous mettons que 4 étoiles.
Mais dans l'ensemble ce fut une superbe expérience.
Jul 26, 2025
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where the intersection of art & gastronomy creates an unforgettable dining experience. Recently adorned with a prestigious Michelin star, this gem redefines culinary excellence while remaining unassuming-truly a rare find.
From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in an atmosphere that exudes warmth & approachability. There's no sense of pretentiousness here; diners can leave their fancy pants at home & instead indulge in the exquisite offerings without the weight of formality. The restaurant's intimate setting, combined with its limited seating, adds a layer of exclusivity that fuels the anticipation & excitement of securing a reservation, which is open to book only once a month.
Having made the extra effort to book a table, we were eager to see if the experience would match the hype surrounding Mastard's Michelin acclaim. It was evident right from our first bite that the reputation was well-deserved. Each dish was expertly crafted, utilizing local products & ingredients. Every dish was a stunning visual presentation, where creativity met technique, leaving us captivated.
The artistry of the meal was, in itself, a celebration of the senses. An ode to flavors, textures, & seasonal highlights, every detail was perfection. Every layer of the dishes was meticulously curated, displaying not only the chef's technical prowess but also a genuine love for the culinary arts. We marveled at how each element was deliberately placed, inviting us to explore the harmony & complexity of flavors.
Moreover, the service further elevated our dining experience. Attentive without being intrusive, the staff at Mastard offered insightful recommendations & a deep knowledge of the menu. They navigated the delicate balance of professionalism & warmth.
In a city renowned for its culinary landscape, we felt fortunate to have experienced the elevated yet approachable dining that Mastard provides. It's easy to question whether such acclaim is warranted, especially in the face of hype; however, we can confidently say that Mastard is not just worth your time & effort-it is an essential visit for anyone seeking to experience culinary artistry at its finest.
It leaves an indelible mark on your palate & memory alike. If you have the chance to steal a reservation, do so (or try at least to)-this is a dining experience that you should not miss
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buzz de l'étoile Michelin car le quartier est excentré mais finalement nous n'avons pas été déçus. Pas fan de la formule carte blanche habituellement mais le soir de notre visite pas d'ingrédients trop exotiques. Nous avons bien mangé & passé un moment agréable.
Had to wait 20min for our table to be ready, the restaurant is pretty small so we were just literally standing by the door waiting. Didn't get offered drinks, a drink menu or anything while we wait. They just told us wait. Rest of the service was OK at best. Food was good but nothing memorable. Main dish was a simple chicken dish, fish dish was a bit chewy & not tender. Dessert pastry was rock hard. Expected much more from a Michelin started restaurant.
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