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.
My goto restaurant in Montreal! I think I've tired every single dish on the menu (as well as various specials) & have never been disappointed. Oyster Tuesday gives me FOMO on a weekly basis. Good wine selection & delicious signature cocktails, however there is a distinct lack of beer options. The staff, Kirsten & Jonny in particular, are amazing - super friendly, sociable yet efficient. My only pet peeve is that they don't allow dogs (pun intended). Then again we would probably end up there half of the week, so perhaps it is for the best.
Kristin & son équipe rend à maintes reprises nos moments chez Keela comme une expérience hors du commun :) Merci à vous tous!! Hâte à notre prochaine visite!
I came here with a friend on a whim because I never really go to the Village & saw that it was highly rated. We were very pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was! Our table wasn't ready so we were seated at the bar (which I must say was not comfortable in heels - classic bar stools) so was eager to be seated at a table, but ordered a sizeable dirty martini & the garlic pesto flatbread to start, which was DELICIOUS & placated me. Eventually we were seated at a table by the kitchen & we ordered the house salad, celery root carpaccio & the beef tartare & everything was excellent. The salad was very good & nothing like a boring salad. I will add that the service was very slow, but the waitress was very friendly so I put it at 5 stars. We finished with the cheesecake, which they were out of in bowls but had in a takeout container & it was so good too. The bill was quite reasonable ($125 for 2 people after tax). I'm excited to go back to this place!
Nov 28, 2023
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Nous avons passé une excellente soirée! Le repas était vraiment délicieux. La pieuvre était à point! On remercie aussi le personnel. L'ambiance est chaleureuse! Un gros A+
