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.
First time at this restaurant , will definitely return . Food was perfect , service accommodating , they honoured the time of the reservation & beautiful atmosphere ..
The atmosphere is elegant & romantic, the staff provided exceptional service, & most importantly, the food is absolutely outstanding - bursting with flavour.
Food is good but the restaurant even if it wasn't busy told us we had our table only for 1.5h (we ended up staying longer the restaurant was empty). We asked if they can have the eggs well cooked for a pregnant woman in tone of the dishes & they said no since it takes longer... first time a restaurant says no for a simple request & even more for a health reason so that was disappointing/ weird. The waitress clearly didn't feel like working that day which is understandable but sadly noticeable! Only positive side is they take reservations.
Delicious food - dishes very suitable for sharing - & impeccable bilingual service. Our party of four shared hummus, falafel, two salads, pasta, Brussels sprouts - everything beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, & just slightly unusual. All ingredients fresh.
Parking somewhat tricky, only because so much roadwork is being done in Old Montreal, but there are paid lots within a couple of blocks.
Excellent menu de brunch. Excellent service. Le seul reproche est toujours la musique qui à un certain moment devient trop forte. Quand on va à Paris, jamais les restos n'ont une musique forte. Malheureusement Montréal ne semble pas comprendre que lorsque l'on va au resto avec quelqu'un c'est qu'on veut parler à cette personne & être entendu de cette personne
Mar 20, 2022
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Comme à bien des endroits, la musique était trop forte à notre arrivée. Surtout le matin on n'a pas nécessairement le goût d'une telle musique. J'ai demandé que le son soit baissé & cela a été fait. A ce moment le son était plus acceptable.
Très joli endroit & le repas était vraiment excellent.
Wow. Wow. Wow. Je ne m'attendais pas à ça! Bien au delà de mes attentes à tous les niveaux. Juste un peu bruyant, si la salle est pleine & que les gens parlent fort, peut-être baisser un peu la musique? Très bonne musique aussi!
Une excellente expérience. Les plats sont originaux & goûteux (mention particulière pour les choux de Bruxelles), le service est impeccable & l'ambiance super: on n'a pas besoin de crier pour s'entendre, la musique est discrète & la luminosité (le jour) est abondante. On y retournera c'est certain! Les toilettes sont très propres & on se sent en covid-sécurité.
