Reviews portray Tapeo as a vibrant tapas spot where sharing multiple dishes is the highlight, with dishes like octopus, beef tartare, calamari, chorizo, and paella receiving praise for flavor and freshness; the service is often described as attentive and friendly, with several comments about helpful staff and good wine pairings, though a few notes mention slow or overwhelmed service during busy times. The atmosphere is described as lively, cozy, and sometimes a bit loud, with a pleasant terrace in summer and a strong dinner vibe; prices are frequently mentioned as high or a touch steep for portion sizes, though many find the quality and experience worthwhile, while others feel the value does not always match the cost. Overall Tapeo is seen as a must-try for tapas lovers and a reliable option for groups or dates, with frequent praise for variety, quality ingredients, and the option to try new daily or monthly specials, while reservations are advised.
One of the best tapas restaurants! I've been there twice & was happy with everything both times & got great feedback from people I've taken. Excellent service every time, delicious & fresh food, great wine pairings, & great portions. They also have new dishes of the day & month. Overall a great restaurant in the neighbourhood.
Booked a table on the weekday for a girl's night. The atmosphere is just perfect. The music wasn't too loud, the lights weren't too dim, & the tables weren't too cramped. The service was extremely attentive. We got our water filled every time we needed it without asking & our plates were cleared every time we finished a dish.
We ordered 8 dishes to share amongst 3. We had the leeks, scallop, octopus, green beans, chicken, veal, chorizo, & potatoes. They start you off with hickory sticks & a loaf of bread & olive oil. One thing i wished was for the bread to be warm but it was fresh room temperature bread.
Overall the experience was impeccable & I would bring friends or dates or even my family here. I'm excited to try their sister restaurant Mateo next time.
Sep 25, 2025
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Tapeo is a great Spanish restaurant to share multiple dishes among friends & family. Service was terrific. I really liked the grilled octopus, the monk fish catch of the day & their patata bravas. My son loved his mocktail 🩵
If you love Spanish cuisine, this restaurant is a must-try! The service is warm & attentive from the moment you walk in, & the dishes are all fantastic-you can't go wrong. The beef tartare with crispy potato strips was amazing, & the Tapa of the Day's bread, toasted to perfection with a flavorful sauce & ham, was a standout. The seafood paella is one of the best in Montreal, with generous toppings & perfect seasoning. Don't miss the churros either-they're incredible! A great experience overall. Make sure to reserve in advance!
The ambiance is always nice. However, what happened to the food? None of the dishes tasted authentic Spanish. For instance, why would they add sweet potato purée to the octopus dish & the paella should have a crispy layer of rice underneath the pan but it felt more like a risotto as there were too much liquid... It is a restaurant serving "Spanish inspired" small plates but it felt more like French food. There are more true Spanish tapas restaurants we tried like Bocado in Prince Edward Country (few hours away from Montreal). Unfortunately, we wont be going back as we were not satisfied from the meal.
The mushroom & bean dishes were delicious. Not too sparse on vegetarian options, though we wished we had gotten the mixed greens for a bit of freshness amongst all the richer flavours
Quality ingredients meets great technique to create flavorful & bright Spanish dishes. The servers are knowledgeable about their menu & are passionate about giving the patrons a great experience. We ordered the lunch prix fixe menu & the value was incredible!
Aug 2, 2024
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Celebrated a birthday with a party of 8 & the service from all the staff was amazing. Super friendly, welcoming & it just shows that the accumulation of many little attention to details matters. All the seafood dishes were delicious. Thank you everyone at Tapeo!!
If you have a group of diverse taste buds, this is the place to go! There are sharing plates for everyone. I strongly recommend to ask about their tasting menu.
Some of my favorite dishes there were the octopus, tuna albacore, the beans, & the garlic shrimp.
The place was packed so it's a bit noisy but other than that the vibe is great!
We had an incredible experience at Tapeo. We really enjoyed the wine list & our server was able to make pairing recommendations based on what we ordered. We had a lot of tapas & then the half portion of paella, churros & espresso martinis for dessert. Everything was perfect- but our favourite dishes were the Spanish omelette, piri piri chicken, paella, & beef tartare. The atmosphere was on point & our server was awesome! We loved it & will be back.
Service was fantastic. We never had to wait. The waiters were always around when you needed them.
We tried a variety of dishes. The ones that really stood out were the fried calamari(oh my G-d), they melted in your mouth, Large shrimps that were succulent, & the vine tomatoes that just popped with flavour.
Thank you Tapeo for the great night!!
Nov 22, 2015
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Great menu, inspired & unique dishes. First place I ever tried veal carpaccio (probably a decade ago). Still a very solid choice for a good meal in a part of down that gets more interesting every time I visit.
Ahh Tapeo. I would like to like it. Vibrant ambiance, good location, good crowd. Undercooked paella, a little skimpy on the portions, & many dishes came lukewarm. Mixed feelings when i saw our bill... not my favorite on the quality/value scale. Alas, there are so many choices in Montreal, it's hard not to have established favorites to compare against. Still, overall a decent place to get together for a couple of snacks & drinks, go in with some flex dollars & you could probably have a great time.
