Resto Keela earns widespread praise for its welcoming vibe and consistently excellent food. Signature dishes like the octopus, celery root carpaccio, salmon tartare, and the rib or filet mignon are repeatedly highlighted, and oysters on Tuesdays are a particular favorite. The menu is described as creative and well paced, with breads, beignets for dessert, and flavorful sides adding to the experience. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, and the staff create a lively yet homey atmosphere, though a few reviews note slower service when the restaurant is crowded. Cocktails and wine receive strong praise for variety and quality. Prices are sometimes seen as high, but many feel the quality and overall experience justify the cost. It is described as a hidden gem in the Village and a top pick for return visits. A few remarks mention accessibility issues or occasional hiccups in service when busy.
I liked the ambiance of the place there's a live band every Friday, which makes it really enjoyable. I also liked the staff & the music; they really add to the great atmosphere. The food is good, but what stood out & what I would definitely recommend are the pesto & ail, the poulet Cornouailles, & their good selection of wine. I also loved their appetizers. Overall, it's a great spot & I would happily go back
Absolutely amazing, Kristin & Ragu was very nice, & super sweet. The food was better than I expected. The garlic knots, the ribs, the shrimp. Oh my god ! To die for.
Mar 5, 2026
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Restaurant KEELA : GROSSE DÉCEPTION !
J'avais réservé un samedi soir pour 3 personnes pour l'anniversaire de mon fils. C'était la première fois que je réservais chez Keela.
En arrivant chez Keela, l'hôtesse nous dirige vers 3 places au bar. Je demande s'il n'y a pas une erreur & elle me répond : vous avez réservé au bar. Alors, j'ai pensé avoir fait une erreur lors de ma réservation vu l'attitude de l'hôtesse. Elle était froide, je dirais même snob. Elle n'a fait aucun effort pour arranger la situation pour tenter de nous accommoder, alors nous avons décidé de partir.
Le lendemain, en relisant mon courriel de confirmation que j'avais reçu du resto, il est clairement indiqué que ma réservation était faite pour le Dinning Room & non au bar.
En conclusion, une soirée (-20 Celsius) que nous avions envisagée de spéciale pour souligner l'anniversaire de mon fils a été brimée par l'incompétence de Keela.
Restaurant Keela à éviter à tout prix !!!!!
Restaurant KEELA : BIG disappointment !!!!!
My first time booking at Keela, I booked a reservation on line, a Saturday evening for 3, to celebrate my son's birthday.
We arrived at the restaurant, & got directed to 3 places at the bar. I asked if there wasn't an error, & the hostess answered that our reservation was for the bar. Thinking the error was mine, I did not insist. The hostesses' attitude was very cold, very snobbish. She made NO effort in trying to help us with the situation, ZERO effort to accommodate us. We decide to leave.
The next day I checked the reservation confirmation emails received from KEELA, & it is clearly states that our reservation was for the'DINNING ROOM'.
The KEELA restaurant is to be avoided at all cost.
Feb 9, 2026
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The oysters are fresh & the vinegar sauce fits perfectly. Definetly the best filet mignon we've had in a long time! The service is great & I would 100% recommend this place.
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Visited here tonight whilst on a short trip to Montreal & we were blown away by how good the food was. We had scallops & the peri bread to start which were superb. We both had the steak for mains. The steak was cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious. The service was so friendly & welcoming. We had 2 limoncello shots to end which were also delicious. Definitely deserved 5 ⭐? review from us. Thank you!
Went here in september with my wife & baby son. To say the least, it was incredible.
Favorite restaurant/food/drink experience Ive had in all of Canada. Cornish Hen was possibly the best poultry Ive ever eaten.
Steak frites also some of the best Ive ever had. The filet was tender & as flavorful as a more marbled type of cut, which was unbelievable. The rye, mint, chartreuse cocktail also, I kid you not, was one of the best cocktails Ive ever had. I know, this all sounds unbelievable BUT believe it!! The service was top notch as well, we had a gentleman with a mustache & glasses as our server & he basically recommended everything we ended up ordering. Atmosphere felt lively & homey at the same time. Thank you again. This place was 11/10. Believe it!
Dec 9, 2025
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I had a wonderful experience at this quaint little restaurant. Drinks & food were executed perfectly. The picture shows my octopus appetizer. Service was excellent
Stopped in without a reservation on a Saturday & grabbed a seat at the bar. Staff was super friendly & the food was amazing. Ordered the octopus off the regular menu & the baked scallops on special. Was all perfectly cooked & the meal was paced well for a solo guest. Would definitely recommend & will visit again on my next trip to Montreal
Hidden gem in the Village! We've been to Keela countless times since it first opened (most often on Tuesdays for the oysters - guilty!) & we have never been disappointed! Food is just great, they always have unique dishes not on the regular menu - even New Year's Eve was an absolute blast with a big group! The service is attentive & top notch & the whole vibe is conducive to just the greatest evenings. The bread with hummus & tartare are definitely favourites, oh & the shrimps too!
We had the pleasure to dine in the magical place yesterday & everything was absolutely amazing.
The food was delicious & the atmosphere was great. We are definitely coming back to this restaurant when we visit Montreal again.
