Salle Climatisée stands out for its intimate, cozy atmosphere and warm, attentive service, while offering a constantly evolving menu that highlights seasonal produce and inventive flavor combinations. Dishes are frequently praised for precise execution, from leeks with sunflower seed sauces and a standout beef tartare to halibut, pork with chasseur sauce, and the decadent carrot pudding. The experience at the counter with an open kitchen is described as a dinner and a show, with wine and cocktails that complement the plates. The wine list is thoughtful and the staff are noted for care and knowledge, though the restaurant's small footprint means reservations are essential and the room can be lively or a touch loud. While the price point is often described as high, many feel the value is justified by the quality, and a few visits may not deliver a perfect wow on every dish. Overall, Salle Climatisée is repeatedly described as a gem in Montreal, offering memorable meals, friendly hosts, and a sense of home that brings guests back to explore the ever changing menu.
Creative, fresh & unique. SC offers one of the better dining experiences in Montreal. Room for maybe 20 guests at a time. Attentive & classy staff & a vibe that makes you feel like you're in a coastal maritime town.
No dishes are a miss. Do yourself a favour & book a table asap.
Absolutely delicious - this might be the best restaurant in Montreal. I really appreciated that almost every dish (except one main) can be ordered as a half portion, which is perfect for solo diners, & even the half portions were very generous. The leek & roasted mushrooms were amazing, & the beef tartare had a very unique seasoning unlike any other I've had. They also kindly offered to replace the carrots with sweet potato for me, which was such a thoughtful touch. The server gave excellent wine recommendations too. A perfect experience.
Mar 12, 2026
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Such a wonderful, cozy restaurant serving excellent, creative dishes. The food is casual but elevated, & the servers are so hospitable & friendly. A gem of a restaurant in the city.
Great atmosphere, very cozy spot, everything was amazing. This place is a great culinary experience, & the carrot sticky pudding is out of this world. 100% recommend visiting.
Exceptionnel!!! Tout les plats de l'ardoise étaient vraiment exquis! Très bon service, personnel sympathique. À essayer en dessert le sticky pouding, décadent.
Notez que ce resto est exigu.
We've visited Salle Climatisee a number of times, & have never been disappointed. Service is exceptional, food is spectacular & atmosphere is cozy & inviting. Brendan & his team are passionate & welcoming to all their guests. Beautiful wine selection. Love the rotation of the menu, always get to try some thing new.
Ils nous accommodé étant un groupe de 10 samedi soir à 21h00. Ça était une des meilleurs expériences culinaires en terme de saveurs. C'est un restaurant qui va être sur mon radar chaque fois je veux aller manger. INSANEEE.
Salle Climatisée is an exceptional restaurant. Brendan took incredible care of us-curating the menu & continuously bringing out one delicious dish after another. The cabbage, chicken, beef tartare, & bread were absolute standouts. A must-visit.
Incroyable petit bijoux !
Le restaurant est très agréable & convivial, le service impeccable, & la sélection de vin soignée. La nourriture vraiment délicieuse : des classiques revisités avec originalité & goût. (C'était tellement bon que j'ai oublié de photographier les plats haha)
Bref n'hésitez pas ça vaut vraiment le détour, surtout si vous êtes assis au bar : la cuisine ouverte est un jolie spectacle à regarder.
Good but... I was hoping for a better gastronomical experience; we were a group of 5 so we shared all the plates on the menu. The beef tartare wasn't seasoned & had an overpowering ranch style sauce, the pork was a bit overcooked & the 2 fish dishes had a very similar sauce. It was all good but no wow from any of us..
Dec 6, 2025
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I truly feel like I can't oversell this place. In my two visits so far, Salle has transformed my opinion of four different vegetables (for the record: leeks, chard, rutabaga & mature spinach).
Each dish I've had pairs one classic, simple aspect executed perfectly, & a surprising element.
For example, the leeks with two sunflower seed sauces, which were available both times I visited. Perfectly cooked, custardy leeks with a pair of sauces I never would have expected to be so balanced, smooth, yet distinctly flavored of sunflower seed.
Or the pork chop with chard & carrots; the pork chop itself was simple. Perfectly pan-cooked (I compared the texture to a low & slow prime rib) but accompanied by tender chard & an apple jus that was barely sweet, but so savory I was mopping up every drop with the house's lovely sourdough before letting that plate leave the table.
Other notable memories include a tartare that brought a tear to my eye, a poached pear & buckwheat cream that defied explanation, & a lovely non-alcoholic chamomile infused cranberry drink (though the wine selection is thoughtful & extensive in spite of Salle's small footprint).
The place is tiny, & the fact that I got a same-day dinner reservation still feels wrong to me. This feels like the kind of place with a waiting list, & if I had waited months instead of hours for this same meal, I would have been no less pleased.
Front & back of house staff were both friendly, happy to serve & talk with us. I left full, happy & enlightened, & I don't think you should leave Montreal without stopping by for the same treatment.
Salle Climatisee knocked our socks off. They know what they're doing & who they are, & the convivial host is warm & welcoming. You feel like you're in his house & he's giving you a beautiful meal with harmony within each dish & across courses, where butter is a'love language.' The vibe is like Brooklyn but better, because it's Montreal. Book ahead, because when word gets out, you'll have to.
Easily one of the best restaurants in Montreal. I've been a handful of times now, & each visit somehow tops the last. The service is warm, unpretentious knowledgeable, & makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The food & wine are consistently outstanding - it's honestly impossible to pick a favorite dish without doing a disservice to the rest of the menu
I really enjoy the atmosphere in here. For my tastes, the music is just loud enough, the lights just dim enough, & the service was the right amount of attentive & laid back. The wine selection was fun & interesting. The food was good overall. The corn dish we tried was slightly underwhelming. The price point is slightly high but worthwhile.
Tout était très bon, mais les prix trop élevés. Nous avons payé 18$ hors taxes pour une salade avec sa vinaigrette, quelques lamelles de fromage & radis. Ou bien 49$ hors taxes pour un poisson blanc accompagné d'une sauce au poivre & de 2 champignons. Ces plas étaient à partager à deux.
En dehors des prix qui m'ont paru exessifs, tout était très bon & le service très agréable 🙂
Our dinner at Salle Climatisée ranks among the most memorable meals we have had. Every course - from the leeks to blueberry dessert with tarragon (& superb dessert wine of undistilled grapes & cognac - wow!) was as inventive as it was delicious. Not one was less than superb! We loved the casual atmosphere, the attention from the owner(s) & chefs, & watching our food being prepared while we ate at the counter. We will be back every time we revisit Montreal!
