Salle Climatisée

Nate

5.0

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.

Dec 5, 2025

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Mike

5.0

Shockingly so, was shook after my initial experience in this magickal room. How is it that a leek can taste this good? How did I get high on vegetables & a glass of sparkling wine?! Staff super stoked to serve, it's really lovely to see this level of care. I think it took three minutes just to finish that leek's preparation. We are so LUCKY to have this gem. Cannot wait to revisit this 500 star experience

Jul 12, 2025

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Charles

5.0

Salle Climatisee coaxes incredible flavor from the simplest ingredients. I've had great tartare, pork chops, & char, & their vegetables really shine. The wine list is excellent - focused on natural wines while being very approachable, & they put a lot of thought into helping you make a selection. Most of all, the entire crew is awesome, & the service & vibe are sublime. There isn't another restaurant I'd rather dine in.

Jan 31, 2025

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Lynne

5.0

Had a fantastic time both times I've been here. The food is amazing, & everyone who works there was so friendly & cool! I think my favorite dishes are the vegetables - had wonderful cabbage, parsnips & leeks last time. This place is a gem!

Jan 27, 2025

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Lois

5.0

We chose this restaurant because of its inclusion on the list of Canada's 100 Best restaurants list. It most definitely belongs on this list & should perhaps rate much higher than its current place at number 50 - one of my best meals ever! The dishes are fresh & creative - we particularly enjoyed the vegetable forward dishes (cucumber salad, cauliflower), the char (melt in your mouth!) & the sticky toffee pudding. A simple but perfect menu! The natural wines were surprisingly enjoyable as well. & Jess was a fantastic server - keeping our bread plate well stocked to soak up all the mouthwatering sauces!

Jul 9, 2024

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Stefania

3.0

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.

Jun 29, 2024

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Luisa

5.0

We really enjoyed the light meal we had here before a show. Tried a couple of very interesting wines by the glass suggested to us. The starter dishes were very vegetable-focused which suited us. Everything was very fresh & the service was excellent. Casual, small & comfortable spot.

Sep 29, 2023

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