Romies presents a sophisticated American bistro experience, specializing in expertly crafted burgers and classic American fare. The menu features a curated selection of signature dishes, emphasizing quality ingredients and bold flavors that define contemporary American cuisine. Diners can anticipate a vibrant atmosphere conducive to both casual gatherings and more intimate meals, all within a stylish setting. Each dish is prepared with precision, reflecting a commitment to delivering a memorable culinary journey. Romies offers a distinguished approach to American dining, ensuring a consistently high standard for every guest.
Romies is widely regarded as a beautiful destination in Montreal, praised for its inviting atmosphere, stunning outdoor terrace, and consistently delicious food. Many guests highlight standout dishes such as the fried zucchini, pasta alla zozzona, steak, and the celebrated chocolate cake. While numerous diners commend the exceptional, attentive, and friendly service that enhances their special occasions, others report a more inconsistent experience regarding staff professionalism and hospitality. Although some visitors feel the pricing is high relative to portion sizes or express disappointment with occasional service lapses and menu availability, many others consider it a must visit spot that successfully balances a chic vibe with a memorable culinary experience for dates, celebrations, and group gatherings.
I went to Romies over a month ago for a celebration dinner with a group of 12+. Right from the start, we noticed our large party had been split across separate booths instead of being seated together.
Unfortunately, things only got worse from there:
1- The waitress struggled to keep track of the seating arrangement & who had ordered what.
2- Several orders were incorrect.
3- We waited nearly two hours for our meals.
4- Despite reminding the staff multiple times, they forgot to bring out the cake we had purchased for the celebration until much later.
At the time, we understood that large groups can be challenging, so we didn't hold a grudge.
What was truly shocking happened only recently. One member of our group made another reservation for tonight. The manager recognized her name, brought up our visit from over a month ago, & implied that we had harassed the staff that evening. He then questioned whether she still wanted to keep the reservation given'what happened.'
We had long since moved on, but apparently the restaurant hadn't. Instead of acknowledging the poor service we received, the manager chose to confront a returning customer over a month-old visit. That's an incredibly unprofessional way to treat guests, especially after the experience we had.
What a beautiful restaurant. The ambiance is so nice, the food is delicious, & the service is great. Such a great place for a date night or a girls night, in the heart of the city. The chocolate cake is literally the best cake I've ever eaten in my life.
Ive been to Romies a few times & it's basically a sure bet. The food is consistently good, the service is always friendly & the atmosphere is top (indoor & outdoor) - great playlist!
Just like anywhere else, I like some dishes more than others, but I never had an actual bad experience. I go there for the fried zucchini, their french fries & the blackout chocolate cake (I'm really not a dessert person & never order it when I eat out, but this cake is perfectly moist, rich but not overly sweet, decadent but also light in some weird way). Anything else I order is just bonus!
I went back last night for a date night for our anniversary & the staff went above & beyond to make the experience memorable. The service was impeccable, everyone was so kind, friendly & so accommodating with our baby & finding a table with enough space for our stroller (yes, we brought the baby on date night).
10/10, no notes.
Jun 17, 2026
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I liked the vibes here it's a cute restaurant. We originally wanted to try the burger because that's what was recommended to us but apparently the waitress said they were sold out, so we ended up trying a few other things on the menu. The food was honestly mid I've definitely had better, but the chocolate cake completely saved the experience because wow… it was the star of the whole show. So goodddd & 100% the one thing I'd come back for.
We had our wedding at Romies with 72 guests & it was super intimate.
We had our ceremony & cocktail hour in the courtyard, & our reception inside the restaurant. First off, the staff is 10/10 - service was incredible & the food was outstanding. We had an open bar & family style dining. We had antipasti & focaccia to start, catalina salad & fried zucchini followed by pasta alla zozzana, rib eye, branzino as the mains, & fries + side veg. Finished off with the Black out cake which was out of this world + our wedding cake. The food was never ending. Everyone was so well fed.
Nick & his team were so organized. We mostly dealt with Franck & Camille & they were very accommodating + responsive.
Thank you, Romies ♥?
Photos by our incredible photographer, Magalie Lafond.
If I could give their service 1000/10 I would. Franc at the host table was exceptional at making our trip to Montreal & this restaurant memorable. We came from Toronto to celebrate my sisters birthday & this restaurant was truly the highlight. From the food to the atmosphere, Romies Montreal is our new favourite restaurant! TIP: you MUST get the blackout cake, soooo good!
We were a group of 15 people, the food was really good, we had the group menu with tons of options. The atmosphere was good, its warm & a little bit dark.
The desserts that we had (cheese cake & chocolate cake) were not that good, they tasted like box cakes.
Also, some of our group members were having issues getting additional drinks, the waiter was not paying attention if we needed more drinks or bread.
Overall good but just to go one time.
Personally I found this place pretty mid. It's a place to go for the vibes & appetizers than the actual food. The fried zucchini was delicious! I would go back anytime for that. Everything else was super meh. The pasta was actually not that great. There was so much cheese that it was a bit disgusting to eat & the flavours were nothing special. Very basic. I know the pasta has gone very viral & I had very high hopes but overall it was super disappointing. Any influencer/content creator that pushed this pasta forward has definitely lost all credibility. Overall I would only go back to enjoy the fried zucchini & grab food+dessert elsewhere. You can buy a whole cake for the price you pay for a slice of cake…which again is nothing special or worth paying for.
I have read some mixed reviews prior coming to Romies but I still wanted to give it a try during my recent visit to Montréal. Overall I like their food but there were some improvements I would like to suggest.
They didn't really have a big menu, & if they have printed on the menu I would have expected they were available to order. When I tried to order the steamed clams main dish, our server told us it was not available. & that's the only thing they didn't have on that day. I understand but also disappointed, why couldn't they told us right from the beginning? Rather than spending 15 minutes deciding what to order & then only to figure out it's not available.
The food tasted good in general but some of the items were not hot enough in my opinion. The fried zucchini was just warm but not hot. & the NY striploin dish, the side dish hashbrown also just warm but I wish it could be more hot & crispy.
The Brooklyn blackout cake looked good but I actually enjoyed their butter pecan sundae more.
