Terracotta in Montreal offers a warm, intimate Tunisian dining experience with attentive staff, cozy ambiance, and a menu that invites guests to explore Tunisian flavors. Reviews highlight flavorful dishes such as gargoulette cooked in a terracotta vessel, octopus salad, lamb and chicken ojja, kafteji, brik, and seafood options, all prepared with balanced spices and generous portions at reasonable prices. The service is consistently praised for friendliness, knowledge about the cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere, with occasional hiccups quickly addressed; the energy of the co-owner and the team is repeatedly noted as making diners feel at home. The setting, with indoor and outdoor seating and tasteful decor, is described as charming and comforting, perfect for family meals or casual outings. Ramadan and Iftar experiences are celebrated for their warmth and generous menus. While a few reviews mention small portions for the price or a minor service lapse, the overall impression is of authenticity, hospitality, and high quality food, making Terracotta a must visit for Tunisian cuisine in Montreal and a place many plan to return to.
Tous les avis que j'avais lus sur Google étaient positifs, mais malheureusement notre expérience a été tout à fait contraire. Le service est extrêmement lent & le manque de personnel se fait sentir à chaque étape. Le pain servi n'était même pas frais, & les portions sont très insuffisantes : par exemple au lieu de recevoir un trio de salades par personne comme indiqué sur le menu, un seul trio de très petite quantité pour deux personnes a été servi. Pour le prix demandé, c'est vraiment inacceptable par rapport à la qualité de la nourriture ..
Welcoming & warm space to enjoy wonderful Tunisian dishes with friends. Loved everything including the mixed salad, honey lamb & pistachio dessert. Will definitely be back!!
Dec 8, 2025
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// Alerte à la perle rare! //
Nous avons été manger au Terracotta Restaurant sur l'avenue Duluth à Montréal, sur le Plateau Mont-Royal, pour l'anniversaire de mon conjoint. C'est un petit restaurant tunisien ouvert il y a un an & demi. Tenu par des Tunisiens d'origine, ultra sympas, qui ont particulièrement à coeur de faire découvrir des plats typiques de leur pays d'origine. Terrasse extérieure, intérieur avec tables régulières & deux tables longues avec banquettes & coussins où l'on mange assis en position indienne.
Je me suis rarement régalée à ce point dans un restaurant! Plats traditionnels bien maitrisés & montés à la table, viande cuite 10 heures & extrêmement tendre, fruits de mer & épices importés de Tunisie, couscous tunisien & légumes délicieux, sauces à lécher les plats (sérieusement), & salades & accompagnements extraordinaires. Sans compter le dessert maison, la crème brûlée à la pistache. Un truc de fou! Beaucoup de belles découvertes!
Des gens de coeur qui se sont parti une petite entreprise & qui ont vraiment à coeur d'offrir une belle expérience à leurs clients.
Ils n'ont pas encore réussi à avoir de permis d'alcool car il y a beaucoup de restos/bars dans le coin & la Ville limite les permis. Mais ce n'est vraiment pas grave car ils ont une citronnade maison à base de miel sauvage faite par la mère de l'un des deux proprios qui vaut le détour.
En plus, ils ont été plus qu'accommodants pour notre réservation.
J'avais promis aux proprios, Selim & Haithem, que je leur ferait un commentaire sur internet (ce que je fais rarement). & bien voilà!
Garrochez-vous, ça vaut la peine!
We ate at Terracotta our first night in Montreal & it did not disappoint! We got a table right away, the server was fantastic; she was kind, helpful, & gave really great recommendations. We ordered the mechouia salad to share & then my husband got the fruits de mer (seafood) gargoulette & loved it, I got the poulet (chicken) ojja which I also loved but it was very spicy so make sure you're up for that!
The only downside of our experience is we were seated next to their trash (maybe recycling?) bins & it got a little smelly at times. The food & cheerful waitress made this easy to overlook but it was a bummer especially when dining.
The best restaurant of our entire trip! They made us feel like family, & the food was divine. This is a must-try. Definitely try the octopus salad as the octopus is cooked to absolute heavenly perfection. Terracotta is the best!
What an experience. If you're looking for something new & original, this restaurant is a must try. Chefs directly from Tunisia, the food makes you travel & gives you a real experience.
Everything was delicious but the highlights for me were the terracotta lamb, the octopus salad, the ojja & the kafteji. My husband had the seafood terracotta which he said was unreal, I just prefer meat.
This is a summer must try, especially with their beautiful terrace.
One of the best restaurants we have tried in a while! Delicious food, I highly recommend the gargoulette & the octopus salad. The service was very friendly, they explained the different dishes to us & provided recommendations. Highly recommend trying this restaurant!
Jun 23, 2025
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Un excellent restaurant. La nourriture est délicieuse & de très bonne qualité. Tout était si délicieux: la gargoulette d'agneau, la salade tunisienne, le pain, Fricassé, la brika, la crème brûlée & le thé. Le service est exceptionnel. Vivement recommandé!
J'ai eu l'occasion de passer un Iftar chez Terracotta à Montréal pendant ce Ramadan, & l'expérience a été tout simplement mémorable.
l'ambiance chaleureuse & l'accueil bienveillant du personnel mettent tout de suite à l'aise.
Le menu spécial Ramadan était à la hauteur de mes attentes : des dattes & une soupe chaude pour commencer en douceur, suivies de plats généreux & savoureux ( kamounia au poulpe, trio de salades,…) préparés avec des ingrédients frais & bien assaisonnés.
The moment the family walked in the door, we received a warm welcome by Sabri. He provided excellent service throughout our family meal. What a gentleman! The food is remarkable. We had the octopus salad which was exceptionally tasty. We also had the Ojja Merguez & the seafood Gargoulettes which were as remarkable. We finished with the creme brûle which was to die for. We had this amazing & pleasurable Chat with the owner. We felt like we were part of the restaurant family. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.
Nov 25, 2024
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Tunisian Cuisine ! Unique & delicious, Honey & pistachios on soft roasted lamb shank was totally new to us. Definitely a must try. More egg's than I expected 😁 fresh salads & some Smokey spicy ( very spicy) choice with the three salad app. Absolutely have the lemonade with honey, we made it through three, not too tarte or sweet - just right. Excellent attentive service. The pageantry of the lamb was very nice as well
This was my first time eating Tunisian food. Everything was delicious, portions were good & the service was great. The waiter took the time to explain each dish to us. We had the lamb, the trio salad & the merguez. I strongly recommend this place.
My first time trying Tunisian food. Really glad I came here, everything we tried was good. Recommend the Trio salad & the Ojja merguez very highly. Special mention to Fares who explained everything on the menu & recommended stuff for us to try too. Will definitely be back.
Great place for a quiet lunch on a hot day. We shared the salad trio & the lamb entree. Both were excellent. & the fresh breads with each was wonderful. Wholeheartedly endorse this place.
Sep 15, 2024
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Très bon restau, cuisine tunisienne traditionnelle. La brika / salade trio puis merguez & agneau, tendre avec une super sauce. Personnel charmant. Beau nouvel établissement sur Duluth où nous retournerons assurément! Merci à l'équipe.
Ce restaurant typique Tunisien a été une très belle expérience! Nous étions un groupe de 14 personnes & nous avons pris le brika, les salades, Kafteji, Oija Merguez, & le restaurant nous a fait un service spécial pour nous offrir toute cette variété de choix. Le service était excellent, vite, chaleureux & personnalisé. Parfait pour une occasion de large groupe (avec réservation au préavis). 10/10
Amazing Service from Haithem & his amazing team. The food is authentic, generously prepared & prepared. I highly recommend their Mediterranean entrées, grilled salad & their Lamb with honey & pistachios, & their desserts.
Our first time trying Tunisian cuisine. Nice authentic restaurant. Food was very good. Portions were big. For entrees we had the bricka & the trio of salade or dip. For main we had the lamb gargoulette & seafood gargoulette. It needed a little salt but sauce was flavorful. Service was fast. The menu was hard to understand but you could see pictures of the plates on instagram. Seems to be very family friendly. Menu has many pasta dishes & sandwhiches. Music was a little loud & around 8h30 there was a live singer. He was good. Vibe was festif.but It was too loud for the small restaurant. It would have been fine maybe at a bigger restaurant or the sound system could be rearrange. some tables were too close to the stage area. We felt too crowded, servers had not enough space to circulate. Maybe have less table. Food had unique méditerranean flavors. It has potential.good for groups. Entrées can easily be shared. We would go back to try different dishes. But maybe going earlier in the eveneving.
