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.
I wanted to love Mastard so much but there are just too many issues. The food is tasty but the timing, portions, attention to detail need to be improved. For instance, we got the wine pairing but our waitperson would consistently pour our wine 15 min before the course it was meant for arrived. By the time food arrived, the 3 oz pour was gone or not at the right temp anymore. Another example: the portions are tiny & spaced with more than 20 min between courses. The same course can arrive at the same table in wildly different sizes. Lastly, the wine pairing consisted of mostly Eastern European wines...about as good as it sounds. Also, just know that looking at the pics of the food, the portions have gotten smaller with time (very similar dishes but with 3 then 2 & now one scallop). Maybe by the time you read this, there won't be any scallops left!?
Superbe restaurant, nous avons adoré, le seul petit point constructif que j'aimerais vous apportez est la température de la nourriture, celle-ci est trop froide, un plat m'as un peu moins plu vu la présence de trop d'éléments divergents dans l'assiette soit celui avec les pâtes fumées, mais j'ai tout de même terminé mon plat. Au niveau de la présentation des vins, WoW une vrai poésie! Je recommande ce restaurant, c'est une découverte à toutes les fois.
Trop copieux à notre gout. Je n'ai personnellement pas apprécié le plat de poisson, la sauce était trop riche. Autrement très bon service & belle ambiance!
English follow Ce repas figure parmi les meilleures expériences culinaires en termes de rapport qualité-prix de toute ma vie. La présentation était soignée, & l'exécution était maîtrisée avec une précision remarquable. Même l'humble topinambour a été sublimé & s'est élevé au rang de noblesse dans cette assiette. Les vins, choisis en dehors des sentiers battus, ont parfaitement accompagné chaque plat, & le service était à la fois affable & chaleureux. On peut clairement percevoir que l'équipe aime ce qu'elle fait, ce qui se traduit par une ambiance sereine en cuisine, sans aucun signe de stress apparent. Ma première visite a créé une addiction culinaire que je suis sûr de la nourrir à nouveau, car ce ne sera certainement pas la dernière. One of the best value-for-money meals of my life. Impeccable presentation & masterful execution. Even the humble Jerusalem artichoke has become noble. Wines off the beaten path, yet in perfect harmony with friendly & amiable service. It clearly shows that the team enjoys working together. Moreover, the kitchen is calm, with no apparent stress. I became addicted after my first visit, & it certainly won't be the last.
Nov 29, 2023
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Ce repas figure parmi les meilleures expériences culinaires en termes de rapport qualité-prix de toute ma vie. La présentation était soignée, & l'exécution était maîtrisée avec une précision remarquable. Même l'humble topinambour a été sublimé & s'est élevé au rang de noblesse dans cette assiette. Les vins, choisis en dehors des sentiers battus, ont parfaitement accompagné chaque plat, & le service était à la fois affable & chaleureux. On peut clairement percevoir que l'équipe aime ce qu'elle fait, ce qui se traduit par une ambiance sereine en cuisine, sans aucun signe de stress apparent. Ma première visite a créé une addiction culinaire que je suis sûr de la nourrir à nouveau, car ce ne sera certainement pas la dernière.
Exquisite & memorable experience! My only feedback would be to update/add the "vibe" photos on the Google listing. We were very close to going with another restaurant based SOLELY on the photos of the interior. It has bright cafe vibes in the photos, but in actuality the restaurant had a fantastic intimate & classy vibe in person. Would be a shame for others to miss out on the all-around incredible experience just because of some photos online that don't accurately portray the interior.
Truly a must for experiencing some of the best dishes you've come across. We were delighted by every course, & the service was above & beyond - great to have the kitchen staff introduce each dish. We also received a mini menu with purveying details & a date stamped cover - neat takeaway.
The food was excellent - little works of art! The service was also excellent & very hospitable. We had a small problem with the choice of orange wine at our table which was addressed & handeled very graciously. I have already recommended you to three people since last night & will definitely come back!
Everything was perfect except the noise level was so overwhelming that it seriously interfered with the meal. We could barely hear what the staff was explaining.
MICHELIN
