Solémer propose une fusion culinaire spécialisée centrée sur les préparations libanaises authentiques et une vaste sélection de produits de la mer. La cuisine privilégie le poisson entier grillé, assaisonné d'épices méditerranéennes qui rehaussent les qualités naturelles des produits marins. La carte se compose de mezzés traditionnels chauds et froids, allant du houmous onctueux aux salades de taboulé rafraîchissantes. L'établissement présente un aménagement fonctionnel et épuré qui met l'accent sur les ingrédients sans fioritures inutiles. Chaque assiette témoigne de l'héritage maritime du Levant, en insistant sur les contrastes de textures et les arômes prononcés. Des produits marins de haute qualité sont sélectionnés avec rigueur pour garantir que le plateau de poissons grillés conserve sa réputation pour la finesse de ses saveurs et sa fraîcheur constante lors de chaque service effectué durant toute l'année.
Solemer est largement reconnu comme une destination authentique pour la cuisine libanaise, régulièrement saluée pour ses fruits de mer frais, ses portions généreuses et la richesse de ses mezzés. De nombreux clients soulignent l'atmosphère accueillante et le service exceptionnel, notant souvent le professionnalisme et la chaleur du personnel qui contribuent à une expérience culinaire mémorable. Bien que la majorité des retours soient très positifs et placent ce restaurant comme un choix de premier ordre tant pour les repas décontractés que pour les événements de grande envergure, quelques avis font état d'incohérences occasionnelles dans la qualité du service et la présentation. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement demeure une référence incontournable à Montréal pour ceux qui recherchent des plats méditerranéens traditionnels de haute qualité dans un cadre convivial.
We were so excited to celebrate my mother-in-law's 60th birthday at Solemer. We have been loyal customers of the fish market for years & regularly purchase food from there, which is why we chose the restaurant for such an important family celebration. Family members travelled from Toronto, Ottawa, & other cities to be with us, making the occasion even more special.
Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing.
When we booked, we were promised a specific set menu & two different types of fish. On the day of the event, we were given a completely different menu that included neither of the promised fish options. Instead, we were served siyadiye(rice & fish). One of the main reasons we chose Solemer was to enjoy a seafood meal, so this was a major disappointment.
We also made it very clear several times before the event that our children (ages 2, 3, & 5) would be sharing their parents' meals. Despite this, we were charged $28 per child for kids' meals that we never requested. This has never happened to us at any restaurant in Montreal.
What made the experience even more disappointing was how the situation was handled. The manager, approached our young children directly to tell them to stop playing, even though the restaurant was practically empty. Rather than speaking to us as the parents, he chose to address the children himself. Had he simply spoken to us, we would have immediately asked our children to settle down.
We expected much better communication & professionalism, especially after trusting Solemer with such an important family celebration. It is unfortunate that our mother's 60th birthday was overshadowed by broken promises, unexpected charges, & poor customer service. Sadly, neither my family nor I plan to return, & we cannot recommend Solemer based on this experience.
We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience for our wedding. A huge thank you to Crystele & the entire Solémer team for the incredible service from start to finish.
The cocktail reception was an absolute hit. Every canapé was delicious, beautifully presented, & our guests are still talking about them days later. We received so many compliments on the food, & I'm certain several of our guests will be reaching out to Solémer for their own events.
Beyond the amazing food, the team was incredibly patient, responsive, & helpful throughout the entire planning process. Their professionalism made everything so easy & stress-free.
Thank you again for helping make our wedding so memorable. If I could give 10 stars out of 5, I absolutely would!
Nous avons été bien reçus & conseillés par Georges. Les plats étaient fins, délicieux & généreux. Nous devrons y retourner question de goûter les autres mets libanais qui nous paraissaient tout aussi savoureux.
A few negative points:
1- The food dishes that were already on the table were dirty 2- The waiter was not professional or trained at all 3- The amount of food was very small & the plate was mostly filled with french fries & salad. 4- The price of the dessert, which included baklava & tea, did not match the amount & quality.
