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.
Ce petit restaurant du Vieux-Montréal est la perle cachée à découvrir & à adopter. Le simple fait d'y entrer nous fait décrocher de notre quotidien. Un décor simple, chaleureux, une équipe attentionnée, une brigade rodée, transmettent la vision, les valeurs familiales & d'unité de la propriétaire. La carte des vins nature est irréprochable & accessible. Bref, s'assoir à la table du Mélisse s'est se sentir invité chez des amis qui ont à coeur de vous recevoir en toute simplicité & avec passion.
Merci à vous!
Sep 5, 2022
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Food was flavorful, staff was courteous & ambience is unbelievable. The only issue, that isn't really avoidable are the bees buzzing around both inside & outside. Other than that, my wife & I had an enjoyable breakfast. We should for sure dine here in the future.
Nous avons adoré notre soirée & nos plats étaient délicieux: les huîtres, le crudo de saumon, la salade de tomates ancestrales & crevettes nordiques, les ris de veau... tout était parfait! Même la recommandation pour le vin était parfaite pour accompagner tous ces plats. Merci Mélisse, je suis heureuse d'être votre voisine.
The place itself is sweet & calming, not intimidating at all & the food was delicious. Met the owner, she was there which is always a good sign & the staff were amazing. We enjoyed our experience & will definitely recommending this restaurant to friends.
Sep 1, 2022
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Tres belle ambiance dans un lieu architecturalement tres interessant , la nourriture sans reproche mais je m attendais à un menu beaucoup plus élaboré & plus aventureux pour le brunch ,les choix étaient similaire à un café de ville . Décevant en ce sens .Rien à dire rapport qualité prix ; convenable
So many great things to say about this family owned five star gem. Seasonal, locally grown food cooked to perfection.
We hoped to sit on the patio but the weather was questionable earlier in the day. Despite that the owner, Caroline set up outdoor tables just for us. We love female owned businesses! What a lovely patio with plants & strings of lights. Needless to say other diners wanted to eat out there too even though it was a bit chilly. The firepit made it especially comfy for all of us.
The food was just outstanding from start to finish. Salome was our server & the daughter of the owner. Salome was just a delight & showed a level of passion that's hard to find. She suggested the seasonal cocktail made from the juice of locally grown cantaloupe crushed in-house. It was delicate & so good! As a sommelier she really knows her wines & selected some excellent pairings to go with our food.
The food...wow! We started with the endive salad. Super fresh & delicious. Not too much dressing, not too little. We also shared the locally grown oyster mushrooms charred & perfectly seasoned. Every bite was remarkable. No sauce covering up the mushrooms just pure mushroom heaven. My husband had the pasta of the day. It's made fresh everyday & changes daily. Today corn, peas & chanterelles. My husband's from Italy & loved this dish! I had the Arctic char. Unforgettable. Perfectly cooked & the flavor was balanced with a hint of heat. Fantastic! We ended our meal with perfectly prepared cappuccinos & a deconstructed peach crumble with apricot & a vanilla mint ice cream.
Everything about our experience was amazing. I can't wait to return to this gem!
Awesome food awesome service & nice place/atmosphere :) my partner & I had a great time. Didn't realize it closed at 10, we thought it closed at 11, but the staff never rushed us out 💞 we live next door so we'll for sure be back.
On se sent comme à la maison lorsqu'on visite Le Mélisse. Toujours une belle ambiance, excellents plats, belle carte des vins & surtout un excellent service. !
Dès l'accueil vous êtes conquis, ambiance chaleureuse, service impeccable, connaissance des vins & renseignements pertinents quant au choix de chacun en fonction des restrictions alimentaires.
