Across reviews, Salle Climatisée is described as a tiny, intimate, and welcoming dining room where warm, attentive service accompanies inventive, seasonally driven dishes that balance casual charm with refined technique; standout items include leek preparations, beef tartare, halibut, and a memorable carrot pudding, with many guests appreciating half portions for solo dining and the lively bar side atmosphere that enhances the experience; the menu changes with local produce, the wine list is thoughtful, and while prices are on the higher side, most reviewers call the visit rewarding, often planning ahead for reservations given the very small space and calling Salle Climatisée a must visit and a standout in Montreal.
An unforgettable experience at Salle Climatisée. Every dish felt thoughtful & beautifully executed. From the beef tartare, to the endives with sea urchin sauce, to the incredible pork with sauce américaine. Everything paired perfectly with the orange wine recommendation.
We ended with an apple cake & dessert wine that were the perfect finish to the evening. Special thanks to Brandon, for personally taking care of us & making the experience feel so warm & memorable. It truly felt like being at home with friends. Exceptional food, service, & atmosphere from start to finish. Five stars all around.
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.
Jan 31, 2026
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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!
We made our reservation two weeks in advance & arrived about 10 minutes late. The staff welcomed us with no stress, which we really appreciated. That said, please don't be late-these people work hard & deserve respect for their professionalism.
From the start, everything felt well thought out: a choice of sparkling or still water, spotless cutlery, & a menu designed so your server can walk you through the details-resulting in top-notch service.
Food wasn't our main focus for the evening, except for the beef tartare, which truly stood out. It was top quality & even reminded me a little of the tartare at White Rabbit in Moscow. The team also knows how to make custom cocktails, which was a pleasant surprise. We shared dessert, corn, & a few other dishes-good, simple, & well executed.
The room was a bit loud, but in the best way: lively & full of energy, yet somehow still cozy enough that you could almost sneak a small nap. We got exactly what we were looking for-three hard-earned hours of mini-holiday vibes-joking with our waiter & soaking in the atmosphere.
Tiny little place. Bar seats are fantastic, you get to watch the 3-man show that is the kitchen. Every dish served up was incredible & thoughtful; we picked two & took two suggestions. Portions were more than reasonable - we were almost too full for dessert, but very glad that we didn't opt out! Service is kind, generous with bread, quick - everything was perfection. $70pp pre-tip.
WOW. Best meal I've had this year! Me & my wife split 4 dishes which came out to around 150$ - absolute perfection start to finish. Service was spot on. Great wine selection. Dishes were minimalist but FULL of flavor & seasoned to perfection. Can't wait to go back! If you go this month try the tartare, the Corn, the Pork, & FOR SURE the blueberry dessert!!!
Sep 8, 2024
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Simple local ingredients well executed & fresh. The staff is friendly, attentive & the service is fast (but not too fast like you feel like being rushed iykyk). We will for sure come back! The sticky pudding dessert was the cherry on top of the evening (probably one of the best desserts I've eaten...)
When all you have is a picture of leftovers-& believe me, not a single bite or drop of sauce was left on any plates-it truly means the food was absolutely delicious! Tonight's dinner at @salle.climatisee was an absolute blast, with a cool host, a fantastic atmosphere, & scrumptious food from appetizers to desserts. Salle Climatisée is by far the best restaurant in Montreal.
Stumbled upon this spot while looking for a place to have a drink & some snacks on a Friday evening. We were sat on their mini terrace on the sidewalk. We did not understand anything that was on the menu so we asked the waiter to describe each dish. I believe the cuisine was mainly French with a Middle E astern twist. We ordered the fresh bread which was fantastic & about 3/4 vegetable dishes along with the tartare. All very well flavoured but portions were very tiny. One bite each type of tiny. We ended the night with dessert which surprisingly had the biggest portion. Overall was a great night with friends but was also a very expensive night. We were three & each had a bill of 100$ for mainly vegetables & wine. In my opinion too expensive. The waitress/waiter was great & the vibe was chill.
Tous les ingrédients d'une soirée agréable étaient réunis : un équipage de bonne compagnie & discret, un menu court & maîtrisé - axé sur les légumes -, une ambiance bon enfant & décontractée au sein d'un décor sobre & tamisé. Une soirée où les succulents plats défilaient (sans toutefois connaître de point d'orgue avec les desserts) : poireaux à la sauce aux graines de tournesol, tartare de boeuf (dont le goût ressemblait exquisement à celui d'un bon hambourgeois), chou brûlé parsemé de cheddar, truite d'une tendreté inouïe, radis vinaigré... Une soirée somme toute peu fertile en événements proprement spectaculaires, mais qui répondait bien à l'impératif de la détente. Nous sommes arrivés un peu avant l'heure d'ouverture, à 16 h 55. Au constat de la porte déverrouillée, j'ai gravi avec hésitation la marche qui menait au plancher principal & j'ai glissé ma tête par le rideau isolant pour demander à l'employé - s'avérant être le serveur de notre soirée - s'il était possible de s'asseoir à l'intérieur. On nous avait attribué une place au bar &, à notre grand plaisir, les tabourets en bois avec leur dossier étaient d'un confort exemplaire. Ma partenaire de table préférant limiter les interactions au restaurant, j'ai contenu mon élan jaseur & curieux habituel &, en deux heures, je crois avoir limité ma production orale à moins de 200 mots, y allant de quelques observations sur le méticuleux travail des chefs auquel nous assistions. Le copieux souper à deux nous sera revenu à tout juste un billet marron par tête, excluant le pourboire. Je laisserai aux photos que j'ai croquées le soin de complémenter ce texte en vous exposant le cachet distinctif de la Salle Climatisée (& aussi chauffée) que j'ai tant apprécié. Voici donc une autre table qui contribue au rayonnement culinaire de la métropole.
Jan 27, 2024
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An amazing culinary experience at the restaurant Salle Climatisée (Instagram: @salle.climatisee) located in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec.
Got to experience their delicious French fare on their patio, located in the front of the restaurant, on St Laurent Boulevard. I managed to try most of the menu which was offered on that day, & I wish that I were able to squeeze in a few more, as each dish ended up being more intricate than the one before & offered increasingly unique flavors.
It's really hard to describe the flavours of each of the dishes, so I would just recommend that you give them a try yourself to see exactly what I mean.
I will just mention that the chicken & chanterelles dish was pure perfection, as was the Bavarian cream dessert which was perfectly balanced & unexpectedly light & smooth.
