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.
My wife & I stayed at an AirBnB several blocks away for our anniversary vacation. A bartender at Isle de Garde recommended Mastard for our anniversary dinner. It was perfect. Every dish was superbly crafted. The wine pairings were so unexpected & well selected. The staff was so professional. It was an unbelievable experience.
Might be the best restaurant in Montreal currently. Seasonal, creative tasting menus, excellent wine pairings & fantastic service. I've eaten here 4 times & each time was better than the last.
Refreshing to enjoy a straight forward prix fixe / Carte blanche menu. Despite being a tasting menu, appropriate alterations were made for our party with one of the guests being pregnant. The corn tart dish was our favourite of the night, & the canteloupe dessert was phenomenal as well. The wine pairing was very interesting to try new wines. Thanks for a wonderful night back in Montreal!
Overall excellent food & service. We thought music was nice but a bit loud. Food was exceptional but sometimes a tad too much on the salty/umami side without enough acidity or freshness to compensate (of course this is a subjective comment). Dessert was simple yet sophisticated & there we got great freshness tht rounded up the meal amazingly. Ingredients & technique top notch. Pairings were on point. Service was laid-back & friendly. We will be back & will recommend to our friends. Thank you for a great evening.
Aug 22, 2023
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Superb culinary experience. Thoughtful & innovative wine pairing, sustainable cuisine, rich in flavors of the season. Details make all the difference, service is impeccable & having the kitchen team come out to introduce each course is enriching.
Truly a dining experience. Each course was a new & exciting flavor profile, yet all worked together seamlessly. The ingredients were fresh & local - which came through in every bite. We did not opt for the wine pairing & instead made our way through the cocktail list. Nothing disappointed.
Already looking forward to my next visit here!
The food was excellent & the wines were interesting; I was somewhat underwhelmed with the pairings though. #1 didn't work, 2 was better, 4 was somewhat variable. The food sometimes ran over wine #4.
We were very much looking forward to our dinner at Mastard & it did not disappoint. Great experience in a non-fussy setting. Food & wine pairings were excellent.
Amazing food & service. Definitely recommend wine pairing option. Super vibrant flavours & beautifully cooked protein. Really could not have asked for more innovative food & generous hospitality!
Apr 18, 2023
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From start to finish this meal was incredible. The friendly front of house & the informative service from the entire kitchen staff was an experience I wish everyone could have. The food is creative, delicious & astonishingly innovative. The wine pairings elevated every service. I can't wait to go back
We were excited to visit this restaurant due to it's favorable reviews. Unfortunately the results were average at best. We started with the scallop, beef, & endive appetizer which was very good. The second course of rutabaga with a rich sauce was bland, tasteless, & heavy. The third course of arctic char & black beans was a very interesting combination but too salty. Our fourth course was slices of duck magret, sausage, & a vegetable & once again too salty & too heavy. Finally dessert was very good with a carrot ice cream & light pastries with a whipped cream/sauce. The wine pairings were O.K. but not well matched especially one of the whites from Czech. We left the restaurant competely full & that is not something that should happen. Service was excellent.
A spectacular & memorable evening. One of my top 3 fine-dining experiences in MTL (I live here). I had the tasting menu, which really highlighted some local gems (I have never enjoyed beans quite like this in my life). Great wine pairings, & just a quick walk to the subway. It was sublime. Thanks!
MICHELIN
