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 celebrated for its beautiful, cozy atmosphere and its standout outdoor terrace, which many describe as a magical setting in the heart of the city. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional, flavorful menu, with the chocolate cake, fried zucchini, and various pasta dishes receiving consistent praise for their quality and presentation. While opinions on pricing and portion sizes vary, the majority of visitors find the overall experience, bolstered by professional and friendly service, to be memorable and well worth returning for. Whether for a date night, a celebration, or a casual evening with friends, the restaurant has established itself as a vibrant, top-tier destination that excels at creating a welcoming and sophisticated experience.
Overall we had an amazing experience. Mandek was our waitress & she was amazing! The food was fantastic & came out piping hot. The cocktails were also amazing! We started with the focaccia & also had the brutus & catalina salad. Then between the 8 of us, some had the tortellini, the pasta alla zozzona, the almond crusted halibut, & the burger. Everyone loved their meal! Everything was also salted perfectly. Also, everything was reasonably priced & the atmosphere was great. Went on a girls trip to Montreal to celebrate a milestone birthday for the weekend but we would definitely come back to Romies the next time we are in Montreal.
I went here for a company function, so my review will be focused on that experience rather than a normal sit-down restaurant experience.
The place is quite nice. The atmosphere is very warm & inviting, & the outdoor seating was comfortable. The staff were very kind & attentive, taking drink orders & making sure people were content.
The food however left much to be desired. I think there were about 5 small appetizers that were mostly meat/seafood. Our'dinner' option was either a two bite chicken skewer or a jalapeno popper wrapped in bacon. The dessert was a cream puff. I was holding on to hope that dessert would be a satisfying end to an otherwise lackluster meal, but it wasn't. I ended up leaving early with a coworker to get ice cream nearby instead.
A big issue I have... our company isn't small by any means, & diet preferences vary. We've got vegetarians, vegans, & pescetarians... out of everything offered throughout the night, there were maybe four things that weren't meat/dairy/seafood related. The bread & grapes on the charcuterie board available at the start of the night, a watermelon appetizer, & the cream puff for dessert. Anyone who didn't like or didn't eat meat/seafood for any reason probably had an even worse time with the food than the rest of us did.
I'm not sure if they do their own food for private functions or if they hire a catering business like some other places do, but man it was disappointing. For what I believe is an Italian restaurant, there are tons of options for non-meat/seafood related bites. Brushcetta? Zucchini fritters? Arancini? I used to be vegetarian but I'm not anymore so I was fine, but I know how frustrating it can be to have almost no options. The menu for private functions needs to be diversified a little. There are so, SO many possible options that highlight great flavours & ingredients that don't have to be meat/seafood focused. Variety is good.
But in general, what food was offered simply was not enough. It says a lot that by the end of the night, & even the day after the party, jokes were being made about how hungry we all were. People joked that the food they ate when they got home was the most satisfying bite of the night.
Overall, comfortable place & nice staff, but the food provided for private functions left much to be desired (& many bellies empty).
A standout experience in Montreal-exceptional food, wine, & hospitality.
Romies delivered the best service we've experienced on our Montreal trip so far, which was a welcome change after a few mediocre nights elsewhere. Our server, Adams, was amazing. Not only was he warm & patient, but his deep knowledge of the menu helped us choose the perfect wines tailored exactly to our tastes. He really went above & beyond for us. Between the stellar hospitality, the excellent meal, & the vibrant atmosphere, it was a flawless evening.
This was genuinely one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had.
We waited an hour & a half for food, & during that entire time, the only thing that arrived was our salad. We didn't order drinks-just food-so there was no reason for such an excessive delay with zero communication.
What made the experience even worse was the service. Our server did not check on us once during that entire 90-minute wait. We eventually had to ask the front desk agent to call the manager because we had been completely ignored.
When the manager came over, instead of apologizing or acknowledging how unacceptable the experience had been, he immediately became defensive & told us that 30-40 minutes is an average wait on a busy weekend-which completely missed the point, since we had already been waiting far longer than that with almost no communication.
After that conversation, our server still disappeared, & our food didn't arrive for another 30 minutes. When it finally did, my burger was raw/undercooked. When the server eventually returned, there was no acknowledgment or concern about the issue. The manager came back again, but instead of taking accountability or listening to feedback about how poorly we had been treated, he simply said something along the lines of,'The other tables had a good experience-you just had a bad one tonight.'
That response was incredibly dismissive & unprofessional.
I understand restaurants get busy, especially on weekends. Delays happen. But good hospitality is about communication, accountability, & treating guests with respect when things go wrong. None of that happened here.
I would never return or recommend this restaurant based on this experience.
La bouffe etait bonne mais le rapport qualité prix n'est pas au rdv selon moi & comparé aux autres restos du coin. Il y a de bien meilleures options. Devoir ajouter 15$ pour avoir des frites avec son filet mignon à 70$, c'est tout de même un peu ridicule. Le service etait correct sans plus, assez mitigé dans l'ensemble, je ne peux pas recommander.
