Taverne Monkland / Monkland Tavern

Fahed

5.0

Great discovery, excellent food, atmosphere, & service.
Had the Chef Menu (highly recommend everyone to try) with excellent local wine pairing
From halibut, shrimp, gnocchi, salads, potatoes & meat… with delicious fresh bread
Best semifreddo in town
Thank you Josh & team, see you soon

Steven

5.0

Salad, pasta, steak, try all of it! You will not be disappointed. Big thank you to Barbara & Chef Josh for making it a symphony of flavors in my mouth. Great job, will definitely be back.

Jy

2.0

I asked for medium & got well done, do not like the fries. Service was excellent

Stephanie

5.0

Always an incredible experience. One of our favourite spots in town!
Here are the meals pictured:
1- Watermelon feta salad - 10/10
2- Seabass crudo with apricot - 15/10
3- Tonarelli with zucchini & white wine: literally what dreams are made of - 20/10
4- Signature house almond cake (just do yourself a favour & order it) - 100/10

Yevhenii

1.0

Not dog friendly, dogs are not allowed even outside on terrace

Florin

1.0

C'est inacceptable de ne pas avoir un choix de menu élaboré. Très pouvre & trôp movais comme qualité. Nous sommes déçu de notre choix. La photo représente l'expresso allongé que j'ai commandé. Allongé ??? Pas recommandable vraiment

Oro

5.0

This is without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Montreal.

Not only does the food seem to get better every single time, the service is impeccable, & the vibe is like no other spot. Inviting, cosy, & welcoming to all.

Their pasta is incredible, & if you're looking for a steak, you won't find better - it's always perfection. Their focus is on seasonal products, so you're always getting the freshest & the best.

Grateful to have such a great spot in the neighbourhood.

Francesco V

Nastacia

5.0

As always, this place never ceases to amaze me. The service, the quality of the food, & the overall dining experience are consistently exceptional. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back.

A special shoutout to Josh & Barb, who have been absolutely crushing it for years. Their passion, dedication, & commitment to excellence truly shine through in everything they do. If you're looking for an outstanding dining experience, I can't recommend this place highly enough!

Michel

5.0

I somehow managed to be given the best seat in the house: next to the kitchen, & right next to the chef, Josh Crowe. The experience of sitting at the bar allowed me to better appreciate the inner workings of this 30-year old establishment. The staff were as kind & supportive of each other, as they were to the guests, who filled the restaurant, bar, & terrace on this warm May evening.
I observed Chef Josh & co-owner Barbara Irwin continuously interacting with each staff member. I had never witnessed such a high level of communication, where information flowed seamlessly from the front of the restaurant to the kitchen & vice versa.
My meal began with a great cocktail & was followed by a glass of Spanish red, which paired very well with the best pork chop that I have ever had. The 3-inch thick chop was perfectly cooked & the complex flavours of the dish melted together harmoniously. It has been a few years since my last meal there, but I will be back shortly to enjoy the social sidewalk terrace, which offers the best in NDG people watching.
You may decide to go to the Tavern for the food, cocktails, & wine list, but you will also be treated to the culture that Barbara & Josh have established over the past decade. They have created something special & seem fully committed to maintaining the same high level of culinary experience & appreciation for their patrons.
My overall impression of the Monkland Tavern is one highlighting a collaborative team approach, effective two-way communication, a concentrated attention to every detail of the dining experience, professional courtesy, & mutual respect.

I was impressed & you surely will be too.

Linda

5.0

It's always such a pleasure to eat here. The service is professional & polished but also warm & generous. Food is fresh & plentiful. We enjoyed the beet salad, mushroom cavatelli. bavette, ragu tagliatelle & striped bass. We went for a family birthday & left feeling like we'd had a proper celebration. Thank you to all the staff.