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.
Chaque plat était délicieux & frais. Nous avons commandés 3 entrées & 3 plats principal.Le meilleur filet mignon que j'ai mangé à Montréal.& notre serveur était vraiment gentil & à l'écoute. Nous avons passé une superbe soirée. Une belle découverte. Merci à toute l'équipe.
Chaque plat était délicieux & frais. Nous avons commandés 3 entrées & 3 plats principal.Le meilleur filet mignon que j'ai mangé à Montréal.& notre serveur était vraiment gentil & à l'écoute. Nous avons passé une superbe soirée. Une belle découverte. Merci à toute l'équipe.
Nov 5, 2023
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Reservation for 3, early in the evening. Good ambience, with classic small casual bistro feel (no tablecloths).
Oysters were promptly served & shucked, complemented by a couple of nice house made sauces. (Oyster prices can’t be beat on Tuesday, $1 per)
Main dishes consisted of the Keela burger & the pork.
The burger was good, served medium, but the meat seemed kind of stiff. The frites were also good but not great, they were a bit tough to chew. The dip provided was a dijon mayonnaise. Why is it that casse croûte places have better fries than bistros in Montreal?
The pork was a bit strange; it is served in a wine sauce with mushrooms. The sauce wasn’t thick enough & the pork was, like the burger, a little stiff. It is also strange that no carbohydrate is served with the pork, just a piece of meat swimming in a sauce with mushrooms. It felt unfinished.
Also, it took an hour for our main courses to come out- that’s a bit too long for the simple items we ordered, & considering there was nobody in the restaurant at the time we ordered.
That being said, the gentleman who lit the table candle & kept our glasses of water full was a delight!
Dessert was London Fog ice cream — it was good but not worth the price.
Also, & this is purely my opinion, but bread & butter should be served in bistros; it would have been nice with the oysters. (I’ve had their garlic knots prior, which were good, but I’m talking about baguette)
Un couple d'amis a eu un empêchement de dernière minute à cause de leur fille, on a avisé la propriétaire dès notre arrivée. On était 5 au lieu de 9. Elle n'a pas apprécié & le moins qu'on puisse dire c'est que c'était pas courtois, malgré qu'on s'est excusé. On avait juste le goût de partir ailleurs.
There was a birthday party of 20+, & the team made sure we didn't have to wait for all of their meals to be ready before we got ours. Thank you to Kristin & rhe crew!
Oct 15, 2023
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We found this place haphazardly before a show we were heading to & we couldn't have been more impressed.
We ended up spending more time here than we thought. The decor was serious but the vibe was laid back. The food felt like it was effortlessly put together. The definition of a place that knows exactly what it's about. We got the octopus & flatbread & both were delicious!
I always suggest sitting at the bar as this is where service is best...once again it did not disappoint. The prices weren't overly high either. Overall a memorable experience for what was supposed to be a quick bite. Would definitely go back for a date or with friends.
Was with 4 friends & we loved Keela. Our server was amazing. Unfortunately I do not remember her name, but she was very sharp. Food was delicious. In particular I loved the beef tartare, burrata salad, & the fries.
