Tinc Set Montréal specializes in the art of rotisserie chicken and authentic Spanish tapas within a vibrant, communal setting. The menu centers on whole birds roasted to perfection, accompanied by a selection of flavorful small plates such as patatas bravas, marinated olives, and vibrant seasonal vegetable medleys. This establishment emphasizes bold, traditional flavors executed with precision using high-quality ingredients sourced for their depth of taste. The dining environment encourages sharing and casual interaction, reflecting the lively spirit of a classic Iberian bodega. Guests encounter a straightforward approach to Mediterranean comfort food where the focus remains entirely on the integrity of the core ingredients. Each dish demonstrates a commitment to authentic preparation methods that celebrate the simplicity of Spanish culinary traditions through well-balanced textures and robust seasoning profiles throughout the entire menu.
Tinc Set Montréal draws praise for a knowledgeable and approachable sommelier and for delivering food, ambiance and service that many describe as outstanding, with the octopus singled out as possibly the best in Montreal. The staff speak several languages, which enhances the dining experience, and the menu features crowd favorites like anchovy toast, tuna tostada, patatas bravas, a half roasted chicken, and a churro, though the chicken can be a touch dry and the churro arrived slowly on a busy night. Service is charming but occasionally inconsistent in timing, especially when several dishes arrive, yet the overall vibe remains very pleasant and relaxed. Wine is well chosen, with many guests enjoying French selections to accompany the flavors, and the experience overall suggests a Mediterranean influenced dining moment worth returning to for a quick bite and a glass of wine.
The food, the ambiance & the service were incredible! Tinc Set has the best octopus I have ever had in Montreal so would definitely recommend it. It was great to be able to speak French, English & Spanish with the staff :)
Terminez la soirée avec un festin digne d'une escapade méditerranéenne : poulpe à la galicienne avec piment morita, demi-poulet rôti d'inspiration barcelonaise avec romesco & amandes, le tout accompagné d'un verre (ou deux) de bon vin français. Qui a besoin d'un billet d'avion quand on a une assiette comme celle-ci ? 😏
Feb 26, 2025
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I came here for valentine's day & was very impressed with the food. It is very flavourful, playful, & well presented. We got the anchovy toast, the tuna tostada, the half roasted chicken, the patatas bravas, & the churro. The anchovy toast was banging, the tuna tostada was really amazing, patatas bravas... you can't go wrong with them. However, the half roasted chicken I was slightly disappointed with. Given the fact that this chicken was the precursor for the whole restaurant I was surprised it was a bit dry. Flavour-wise it was very yummy, the skin was delicious, but the meat itself felt like it had been stuck in the oven a bit too long. Finally, the churro was GREAT! But.. slow to arrive, more on that below.
Now onto the service. I realize that we went on a relatively busy night, but the food came out unbelievably inconsistently. The servers were very charming, & definitely made me feel better about the wait, but it was just strange. The first two dishes came out super quickly. I'm talking within 10 minutes of us ordering. However, the chicken & patatas bravas probably took another 40 minutes to come. Finally, when we ordered the churros for dessert (which mind you are a quickly deep fried dish) it took another 20 minutes. Luckily, the company was lovely so the wait didn't feel so bad, however, if I was going any other time, or if I wasn't wanting to spend 2 hours there, I would have been quite disappointed.
Finally, the ambiance was very nice. Much more relaxed than their sister restaurant Alma. I think overall a 4/5 is a reasonable rating, & I would definitely go again, but maybe for a quick bite & a nice glass of wine.
Spanish inspired tapas style restaurant & wine bar. The service was great, & our host was very attentive & courteous, however the dishes were a hit or miss. The ceviche & tuna tostada were the highlight, but the mussels & patatas bravas were a bit disappointing. Also the prices for some the dishes are on the higher side & portions were tiny. I would recommend this restaurant is you want to enjoy a few glasses if wine & not planning on eating a big meal. They also have a huge selection of wine to choose from.
Nous avons demandé à la gentille serveuse de nous apportez sur notre table ce qu'elle voulait. Nous avons mangé comme des rois. C'était frais & délicieux. Ce restaurant est spécialisé avec des vins nature & nous avons été très satisfait. Bravo à tous
One of my favorite places currently for a delicious yet casual delivery of high-quality dishes with an exciting selection of Catalan, natural wines. The service is kind, but I find it a bit too pushy at times, repeatedly asking whether we wish to order more. I can understand a tapas menu indeed calling for repeated orders, but I would encourage management to relieve a bit of this pressure & trust their customers will order more as they feel compelled to do so by the overall atmosphere & relaxed mood of the place.
