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TERRACOTTA

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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OPEN5 pm - 10 pm
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TERRACOTTA Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
TunisianGrillSaladsPastaSeafood/Fish
Antique cuisine

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Reviews for TERRACOTTA

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Review Summary

Terracotta delivers a warm, authentic Tunisian dining experience in Montreal with generous portions and a friendly, attentive team. The menu features signature dishes such as lamb gargoulette, honey lamb that many praise for its tenderness and flavor, octopus salad, the ojja and kafteji, and a variety of traditional sides and desserts, all crafted with bold spices and thoughtful presentation. Guests highlight the cozy ambiance, often with a lovely terrace, and the welcoming service that makes guests feel at home, with Ramadan iftar options and a minty house made lemonade. While the majority of visits are highly satisfying, a few meals have fallen short due to issues like uneven doneness or seafood not being thoroughly cleaned, but positives far outweigh these moments and the staff typically addresses concerns quickly. Overall Terracotta is described as a standout North African option in the city and a place worth returning to with friends and family.
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5.0

Really great place my bf & I stumbled on by accident. We have never eaten Tunisian food before & it was a delicious experience. The waiter was kind & patient & took the time to show us pictures of menu items.

Sep 30, 2024
on Google

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.

Sep 23, 2024
on Google

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.

Sep 22, 2024
on Google

A true taste of Tunisia. The food is the most authentic Tunisian cuisine I have had in Canada. They have all of the classic dishes on the menu even down to the lemonade. The service is great, all of the staff are Tunisian ensuring the culture & heritage is preserved through the most authentic experience you can get. All of the food is halal & a great option for anyone who wants to explore a beautiful culture through its cuisine

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

Wow! What a unique dining experience. The staff is so friendly & we enjoyed traditional Tunisian food - the lamb gargoulette, which is slow cooked for 8 hours with potatoes, onions & tomatoes. The waiter then serves the meal out of a terracotta pot & pulls the meat off the bone in front of you. Absolutely delicious & tasted like a traditional home cooked meal! You can tell the restaurant really cares about the quality of the food & service & puts a lot of love & attention into it.

Jul 22, 2024
on Google

Great food, friendly staff, 5 stars service, very nice atmosphere!! Best tunisian food in town! 👏🏻 You need to take the Terracotta dessert

Jun 29, 2024
on Google

Excellent cozy authentic Tunisian food reminds me of home. The food is delicious a must try!

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

The service & atmosphere are top!!! But the food was average. If you want to invite a foreign friend to taste Tunisian food it is a good address.

May 26, 2024
on Google

Terracotta is a newly opened Tunisian restaurant with an amazing ambience. The lamb gargoulette we ordered was cooked to perfection. The service was top notch & the owner was super friendly. I'm definitely going back!!

May 26, 2024
on Google

First time having Tunisian food & definitely won't be my last! The staff was welcoming & passionate about authenticity. The brika was pleasantly flaky & light & should not be skipped! I had the chicken gargoulette & it was so juicy, it literally falls off the bone. Perfectly balanced in flavour. The pistachio creme brulee was not terribly sweet, which is to my taste 👍 I can't emphasize how much I enjoyed the presentation. I "wow"ed so many times that the staff giggled at how ridiculously amazed I was with the food & service.

May 10, 2024
on Google

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.

May 5, 2024
on Google

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Apr 25, 2024
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