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.
Had an excellent meal last Friday night. All the dishes were delicious & the wine pairings were perfectly chosen. Service from Gabriel was also excellent & the whole staff was warm & helpful in explaining things & making it a fun evening. This is exactly the type of dining experience that I enjoy these days. Creative & well thought out dishes that are not reproducible at home for the average home cook. The team really did a fantastic job overall & I am looking forward to coming back this summer to experience the summer menu. Shout out to Julien(apologies if I got the name wrong) who came over to explain the mocktails for the non-alcoholic pairing menu that I might try out next time.
I won't get too into the exact dishes since the menu will be different a few months from now. Just know that your menu will be original & also, local. We have excellent ingredients to offer & it's nice that the staff takes advantage of them.
Will definitely be back
Feb 9, 2026
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Best restaurant ive ever been to.
The music & ambiance was so great!
We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings
The attention to detail was incredible
Chefs came to our table to explain each dish we got & servers explained wine & how it pairs with the food.
The appetizer (spicecake) was the best bite of anything i have ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. I highly recommend the truffle upsell. The different flavors were like a culinary adventure.
Portion sizes were a bit small but because it's 5 different courses i was very satisfied & full by the end of the service.
I ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings, truffle with appetizer, & an old mastard cocktail.
Final price including a 20% tip was 290$
I will certainly return for a special occasion.
Thank you Mastard for a very special meal & experience!
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.
After a twenty-minute drive from
downtown, the experience proved to be exceptionally worthwhile. The entire culinary experience was truly exhilarating. I am very pleased that we decided to include the optional Tuna dish & paired each course with a different wine. As the dishes were not selected from a menu, each one presented a delightful surprise, awakening the taste buds with unknown deliciousness. The server was professional but friendly at the same time. They do also pay a full attention to their customers. Multiple small gestures here & there made us feel so welcomed. It was a truly delightful experience. Thank you, Mastard!
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.
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This was my second time at this restaurant, & it didn't disappoint-actually, it was even better than the last! It's more than just a meal! it's a full-on experience. The food is incredible, wine pairings are spot-on, & the service is top-notch. It's perfect spot to bring guests when they visit Montreal!
LITERALLY SO GOOD! one of the best meals i've had in a long time. every dish was so so tasty & well thought out! service was also great. felt very local, the chefs presented each of the dishes & were very friendly. modern french food, with some asian influence & local ingredients. especially loved the fish & the meringue dessert. highly recommend the wine pairing as well, $40 for 4 glasses!!
Best tasting menu I've had in Montreal, & I've done many. I absolutely loved my time here & would recommend it to anyone who truly loves food & good ingredients. If I didn't have manners, I'd have licked every plate clean.
Every dish was a hit, from start to finish. Love the work on sauces & emulsions, so much depth & flavor. They all had this beautiful marine salinity. Could have had a whole meal of just bread & sauces.
Highlights for us were the foie gras & lobster tartelette, the calmar sausage & Cornwall chicken. The meringue dessert was also delicious.
The food is sophisticated, but it also makes you happy. De la vraie cuisine gourmande. It's not overly complicated, it is easy to enjoy, straight to the point. Beautiful ingredients, razor sharp techniques & execution.
Thank you to chef Mathys & his team, I had a spectacular time in your restaurant.
My only criticism, & it might be a big deal for some, I find the wine list & pairings not to be at the same level as the fantastic food offered. I'd offer more classic wines, with more depth.
Most of the wines served follow the funky/light/nature wine trend we often see in the city, & I think it doesn't compliment the food as well.
Came here for my partner's birthday - we were lucky to book before they earned their Michelin star. It lived up to the hype. Each dish was fresh, unique, & full of delightful surprises - we didn't want them to end.
My partner had the wine pairing & I had the non-alcoholic one. Both were thoughtfully curated, with a special shoutout to the bartender for the creativity behind the non-alcoholic options.
There was a hiccup - the wine pairing was missed for the first two courses until we asked. They ended up serving the missed wine with an extra dish we ordered (the lobster with foie gras - absolutely heavenly).
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The food was very impressive..the best of our trip
I got wine paring which was very nice
Each wine is imported from a different country
My fiance got an extra a course which was foie gras & lobster..he said it was really good
I gave 4 stars service because our waiter forgot my wine..I have to ask for it
Incredible food & atmosphere at Mastard. The quality of ingredients, the presentation, the service & the wine pairing: everything was perfect!
Special mention to Julien, the bar tender, cocktails are surprising & amazing! We'll come back!
The restaurant is elegant & warm. The food is locally sourced & on par, if not wildly better, than the best restaurants in montreal.
The incredible professionals that comprise this wonderful establishments culinary team ,led by Chef Mathys, serve the very food they cook & explain with great detail where the ingredients came from & how they were prepared & assembled in the creative dishes that Le Mastard offers.
The service is impeccable & knowledgeable & the wine pairings & cocktails are without fault.
What a night I had eating the most delicious food I have had in a very long while.
One of my fave restaurants in MTL. I love their concept of surprising you with the food brought without giving you a menu. They use simple ingredients to make delicious dishes with complex flavors & textures. They also have a non alcoholic wine pairing & they're all unique & goes well with the dishes.
The service is quick & the staff are very friendly. The place is small but cozy with a nice dark ambience.
Beautiful experience. From exquisite food nicely paired with wine, to friendly & knowledgeable service, to a great ambiance with the proper type of music in background.
Amazing evening at Mastard, full menu with wine pairing & Old Fashioned's to start. Every dish was spectacular & the wine pairings were bang on. Do not miss the opportunity to dine here!
Delicious tasting menu & generally great wine pairings. I found it hard to hear the servers for some reason, but overall it was a great experience with some really creative dishes & flavors. I'd definitely return.
MICHELIN
