Restaurant Mastard privilégie une approche créative des produits régionaux en transformant les ingrédients du marché local en compositions réfléchies et riches en saveurs. L'identité culinaire repose sur l'utilisation directe des récoltes saisonnières, garantissant que chaque assiette reflète l'état actuel de l'agriculture régionale. La précision technique définit la préparation de ces produits, en mettant l'accent sur les textures naturelles et les profils de saveurs clairs plutôt que sur une ornementation excessive. Cet établissement évite les constructions trop complexes afin de laisser les composants primaires dicter la progression du repas. L'environnement demeure intentionnellement sobre, offrant un espace fonctionnel où l'intersection du savoir-faire artisanal et de l'approvisionnement local constitue l'attraction principale. Les convives découvrent un menu discipliné qui évolue fréquemment selon le rythme des disponibilités provinciales, marquant un engagement envers l'approvisionnement durable et des pratiques culinaires raffinées et directes.
Mastard est largement reconnu comme une destination gastronomique exceptionnelle qui offre constamment une expérience culinaire mémorable, créative et raffinée. Les clients louent fréquemment le restaurant pour son haut niveau de maîtrise technique, l'accent mis sur des ingrédients locaux de qualité et des menus dégustation parfaitement équilibrés. L'ambiance est systématiquement décrite comme chaleureuse et accueillante, redéfinissant avec succès l'expérience étoilée Michelin par son mélange de sophistication et de simplicité. Bien que la majorité des visiteurs soulignent la qualité remarquable du service, la présentation unique des plats par la brigade en cuisine et l'excellent rapport qualité-prix, certains commentaires font état d'incohérences occasionnelles dans la taille des portions ou les accords mets et vins. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement demeure une recommandation de premier plan à Montréal pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience gastronomique sincère et savamment exécutée.
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.
2nd visit: We tried spectacular dishes from the new menu. The ingredients are surprisingly paired but work well together. The fish, crab of Rimouski & dessert were simply amazing. We can't wait to try the summer menu.
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.
Deuxième visite : Nous avons goûté aux plats spectaculaires du nouveau menu. Les ingrédients sont associés de façon surprenante, mais le résultat est excellent. Le poisson, le crabe de Rimouski & le dessert étaient tout simplement divins. Nous avons hâte de découvrir le menu d'été.
3rd visit: l'excellence se perpétue à Mastard. bravo à Simon & à toute son équipe!
One of the best restaurants of the year. The menu was amazing & had a great variety of dishes. The cadence was also good, good timing & service. They also introduced some new textures to our palette. The best part is the great value, around $100 per person for this level of culinary is unseen.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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
We have really enjoyed our meal at Mastard. It was innovative & succulent. I thoroughly enjoyed the two main dishes. The fish was superb & the meat also. Often in good restaurants, the emphasis is on the appetizers & the main dishes are not always great but this is not the case at Mastard. Everything was excellent.
MICHELIN
