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Romies is described as a stylish, vibey spot in Old Montreal with a beautiful terrace that many reviews say is perfect for dates or celebrations. The service is often praised for being friendly and attentive, though a few experiences mention slow or inconsistent service, especially on busy nights. The food is generally regarded as delicious and well presented, with frequent highlights including fried zucchini, pasta alla zozzona, crudo, focaccia, rib eye, and a standout dessert scene featuring chocolate cake or blackout cake. Some readers feel the prices are high for the portions and value, and a number of dishes arrive not as hot as expected or can be a little heavy on richness. The ambiance, decor, and open kitchen vibe create a memorable experience that many say elevates the meal, though the noise level and crowds can be a downside for some. Across reviews, Romies is seen as a place with strong positives in food and atmosphere, and a willingness to return for the terrace, cocktails, and signature dishes, while the occasional critique centers on price, consistency and service during peak times.
We had high expectations for Romies considering how much we love its team's other restaurant, Arthurs, but unfortunately they were not met on this evening.
On the positive side, the food was phenomenal (especially the burger, pasta, & blackout cake), & they have cultivated a really cool vibe through the design, open kitchen, bar, etc.
That said, what really let us down was the service. From the hop, our server was rude, dismissive, & barely checked in. Then, he brought the wrong bottle of wine to our table, which we politely corrected, & then he proceeded to place that $100 bottle on my friend's bill (perhaps hoping she would not notice?). Also, we were there for my birthday & to kick off the night's celebrations (which was noted on the reservation), & there was absolutely no acknowledgement - not even placing a candle in the slice of cake I ordered. Don't get me wrong, we were not expecting to be catered to by any means, but being a bit more welcoming overall would have gone a long way.
Service absolument IMPECCABLE par le parfait Félix. Merci pour la superbe soirée! Bouffe absolument délicieuse & ambiance impeccable! Félix, master tu service client! Merci pour tout nous serons de retour! Gen & Claud
We had our date night at romie's. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. The food was delicious!!
Overall, we had a great experience!!!
Pasta & chocolate cake are an absolute Must. Beef tartare & focaccia are delicious as well. We also ordered the BBQ ribs & burger which were pretty good & Cesar. Overall great experience!
Feb 24, 2025
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I wasn't sure if I was going to leave a review, opted to. I reserved roomies as my birthday dinner, we were a group of 6 girls. Our waiter was really quite rude. Seemed extremely bothered when we asked questions about the menu. One of my friends had called beforehand to ask if we could bring a cake, the response was'I don't know'. I ended up bringing a very small cake which I wasn't allowed to have. Fine, I suppose. When we asked if they did anything for birthdays, we were met with a shrug, literally no verbal response. The waiter did not wish me a happy birthday & just seemed bothered by our entire table. During our dinner another waiter dropped an entire pitcher of water on the table & it spilled all over one of my friends. Don't get me wrong, the food was really delicious, however the customer service left us feeling disappointed.
Feb 7, 2025
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First time coming here & not my last! Our waiter was great with his recommendations, especially the banana split, which was the highlight of the whole meal.
Went with a group of 10+ so had a set menu for the night but they were very accommodating to any dietary restrictions we had & made replacements that worked for our group! The food was incredible, one of the best burgers I've ever had! Very good vibes & the staff were super friendly! Definitely recommend!!
Absolutely sensational & a Montreal must-try! Really fun menu to eat through! Super fresh ingredients & a little something for everyone. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, but I would recommend trying a bunch of dishes & sharing them. Getting one appetizer & two mains with a guest or date wouldn't be as fun. Definitely try the pork ribs, the side veg (fried zucchini), & crudo branzino.
My issue is not with the food or with the owner. It's with one particular waiter who didn't respect my drink request. I'm in the middle of Dry January (no alcohol) & my colleagues thought it would be funny to get me on the wagon again. The waiter took the tip & served me alcohol EVEN THOUGH I specifically asked for 0% (non alcoholic beer vs alcoholic beer is hard to taste the difference) Anyways, when my colleagues told me what they did, I confronted the waiter & asked him - what if I was an alcoholic or on medication? He just shrugged his shoulders & laughed it off. Our company payed a lot of money for great food & we tipped very generously. Yet this waiter had the audacity to ignore the moral dilemma. I'm furious at my company but equally upset at the waiter who couldn't even respect my order. After all I am the customer. Great food, terrible experience.
