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.
Such a lovely evening at Terracotta in Montreal!
Great service, cozy vibe, & the food was absolutely amazing.
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Terracotta, c'est à mes yeux le meilleur restaurant tunisien en exil.
Un énorme bravo pour le service exceptionnel - vraiment, le service, le service, le service ! C'est rare de voir une équipe aussi attentionnée & chaleureuse.
La bouffe est tout simplement délicieuse, pleine de saveurs authentiques. On sent l'amour de la cuisine tunisienne dans chaque plat.
& que dire du lieu ? La place est magnifique, avec une ambiance à la fois raffinée & accueillante.
Mention spéciale pour les détails, les rôles d'accent, le vrai. Moi, j'apprécie énormément.
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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!
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Un restaurant avec une ambiance très chaleureuse.
Si vous cherchez des repas succulents & authentiques tunisiens, Terracotta c'est la bonne adresse.
En plus, le staff est d'une gentillesse INCROYABLE. On a été servis comme des rois.
Merci beaucoup pour cette belle soirée!
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!
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Tunisia was once a French colony, so the cuisine is also deeply influenced by French cuisine. Lamb is a'meat with personality', either you like it or you hate it, there is no middle zone. The clay pot lamb is great, with plenty of ingredients & full of flavor. Tunisian shrimp brik is similar to Taiwan's oyster omelette, which is made with shrimps & soft-boiled eggs, then wrapped in pancakes, salty & delicious.
Terracotta is the best North African restaurant in the city. The food is extremely well prepared & the service is fantastic. The food is distinctly different from Moroccan cuisine. They have some really interesting specials on the menu. The food is cooked to perfection. We were surprised at how flavourful the vegetables were. I highly recommend this restaurant!
We stumbled upon Terracotta on a Monday evening, wandering around this fantastic neighborhood. I can't say enough good things about the restaurant. We were new to Tunisian cuisine & were excited for a new experience. It did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious - everything we ordered was so good with very big servings & the service was outstanding - our waitstaff were attentive, informative & friendly. I would highly recommend this spot. We will definitely be back.
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.
Visité ce soir, merci Beaucoup pour ce service incroyable, très humain & passionné. Qualité des produits & saveurs au rendez-vous. Merci pour cette soirée & votre gentillesse
