Reviewers describe Restaurant Mélisse as a stylish Montreal spot with warm, attentive service and a menu that blends Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. The food is consistently praised for freshness, balance, and bold flavors, with shareable plates and standout items such as shakshuka, falafel, and tartare, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings and a knowledgeable sommelier. The atmosphere is often highlighted, with a beautiful terrace, elegant yet cozy dining rooms, and brunch and dinner experiences that frequently shine, though a few notes mention occasional service missteps, noise levels when busy, and good value for money is not always guaranteed. Overall, it feels like a must visit for celebrations, casual meals with friends or romantic evenings, and many guests say they look forward to returning.
super meh. interior is nice but service was awful. we were 3 & we sat for 15 min before getting water lol. server said she was "going to find some water" went once for breakfast, was fine. went once for lunch, was fine. for the price, go somewhere else. its a corporate lunch break spot & the vibes are just off.
We came here for a weekday lunch. I strongly recommend making reservations in advance because we waited for more than 20 minutes to be seated although a couple of tables were empty. They have a modest fusion menu that varies from Mediterranean cuisine to seafood & tartare. The decoration of the restaurant is very cute & cozy, it has bigger tables for gatherings & also high bar chairs if you want to bring your laptop & work there. The service is rather slow though & might not be efficient during a work- day lunchtime. We ordered "Hummus with Pita", Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki", "Fattoush Salad" & "Seasoned Fish". Hummus & salad were really good. Chicken skewers tasted okay, but fish wasn't seasoned enough & was smelly. I would definitely love to try their weekend brunch.
Toujours un plaisir, tant pour la qualité de la nourriture que pour l'ambiance & la beauté toute simple de vos lieux. En bonus, un accueil & un service sympathique .. exemplaire !!
In general in montreal & everywhere in the world, the restaurant experience has changed. Recently, I've found experiences disappointing: food recipes not great & too expensive for the quality, level of service not enjoyable, etc. Our lunch at Melisse was incredible ! The waitress, from the start, set the tone for the great quality of service we were about to have. She is passionate & very knowledgeable. The food was so flavourful, with recipes that put forward the quality ingredients used. This is a great go-to to threat yourself !
In general in montreal & everywhere in the world, the restaurant experience has changed. Recently, I've found experiences disappointing: food recipes not great & too expensive for the quality, level of service not enjoyable, etc.
Our lunch at Melisse was incredible !
The waitress, from the start, set the tone for the great quality of service we were about to have. She is passionate & very knowledgeable. The food was so flavourful, with recipes that put forward the quality ingredients used.
