solo dinner and enjoyed the experience there. very homely interior with a very small team of staff (4 only). but despite that, service was still attentive and each course was brought out swiftly.
food was delicious, but not spectacular. well crafted, but not memorable.
oysters from new brunswick ($3.5 each) with added cream wasnt really to my liking.
rutabaga was interestingly cooked and was the standout of the night.
endives was a bit salty. artic char from montreal was cooked well, but flavor of the fish still remained fishy and relied too much on the sauce rather than the taste of the fish itself.
dessert was decent.
had a cocktail to go along with it.
total bill came up to $150 with tax and tips.
noting they are short staffed, as you leave no one bats a head to you. even the chefs behind the counter were busy preparing the food. dedication i guess.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sydnee McLeod
One of a kind experience. They always pay so much attention to detail and explain every dish with care. So great that they have a vegan version as well! 💚
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Bloniarz
Had an incredible birthday dinner here with my boyfriend this January. I first went to Candide in November of 2019 and have been waiting for years for a chance to get back here. I live down in Boston and this was absolutely worth making a weekend trip to Montreal for. The food was incredible, the vibes were immaculate, and the staff were so so so SO kind and helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seungho Lee
I found myself feeling a little jealous of the chefs as I indulged in incredibly wholesome dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients that complemented one another beautifully. I came to realize that this place is truly an anchor institution for the community, where the chefs cook purely for the craft and for the people. While my last two visits were good, it was that very first visit that was truly extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Channy Tremblay (4wire)
All perfect! Everything was delicious. Open kitch. A tad bit noisy, especially when getting the dish and wine info from our hostess but still, will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katrin P
Great atmosphere and service but the food is not as it used to be 2-3 years ago. Out of four courses, two were subpar. Especially the fish course (arctic char-on the photo) with sweet sauce and carrots. Somehow the dish was too salty and too sweet at the same time. It was bad, with weird flavor. The second course was some sort of soup with leaks and mussels. It was sour and you couldn’t chew anything on the plate. The first course, the oyster and the dessert were solid, with great flavor. This is why I used to love Candide-simple, but sophisticated and tasteful. Unfortunately I don’t think we will be coming back when half of the dishes are a miss. Also a mocktail was not really a mocktail but an apple juice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tess Dugan-Knight
A perfect restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chamathka Fonseka
Food was inventive, fresh, tasty and not pretentious. Service was not rushed at any point. I’d definitely go back in a few months when the menu changes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Banciu
Feels like someone invited you to their cottage. rustic, open concept kitchen, good food, great wine, better staff, recommend the wine pairing - the sommelier was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marky Marc
Excellent service, nice decor. The set menu was full of flavour and locally sourced. I don't even like tomatoes and green beans that much and I still enjoyed the second course. The halibut and the vegetable plate were fantastic. The dessert wasn't a bit too corn-ey for me but was still well done. All the cocktails were nice and well presented but I think the Tarragon was the best.
Incredible food, staff and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or special occasion. The set menu changes monthly with local seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zafir Buraei
Amazing not to be missed place ... Michelin stars in my book if it does not have them already! Multi course meal with each course being perfect and exceptional, surprising, delicate yet delicious... Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron
The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aditya Joshi
5 stars on all aspects - food, hospitality, service, overall experience. Absolutely a fine dining one should experience. The crew makes sure to explain the menu and the process so that you can choose the right option. What I specifically liked was the portion size - it wasn't too huge but also not too small to keep you hungry. It was as if curated by experts. Hats off to the service as well. Made sure they give enough time to the guests for each course. Definitely recommend this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K T
Unique farm to table dining experience. Tasting menu only. Made from fresh local ingredients. Located in a church building.
solo dinner and enjoyed the experience there. very homely interior with a very small team of staff (4 only). but despite that, service was still attentive and each course was brought out swiftly.
food was delicious, but not spectacular. well crafted, but not memorable.
oysters from new brunswick ($3.5 each) with added cream wasnt really to my liking.
rutabaga was interestingly cooked and was the standout of the night.
endives was a bit salty.
artic char from montreal was cooked well, but flavor of the fish still remained fishy and relied too much on the sauce rather than the taste of the fish itself.
dessert was decent.
had a cocktail to go along with it.
total bill came up to $150 with tax and tips.
noting they are short staffed, as you leave no one bats a head to you. even the chefs behind the counter were busy preparing the food. dedication i guess.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of a kind experience. They always pay so much attention to detail and explain every dish with care. So great that they have a vegan version as well! 💚
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an incredible birthday dinner here with my boyfriend this January. I first went to Candide in November of 2019 and have been waiting for years for a chance to get back here. I live down in Boston and this was absolutely worth making a weekend trip to Montreal for. The food was incredible, the vibes were immaculate, and the staff were so so so SO kind and helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found myself feeling a little jealous of the chefs as I indulged in incredibly wholesome dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients that complemented one another beautifully. I came to realize that this place is truly an anchor institution for the community, where the chefs cook purely for the craft and for the people. While my last two visits were good, it was that very first visit that was truly extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
All perfect! Everything was delicious. Open kitch. A tad bit noisy, especially when getting the dish and wine info from our hostess but still, will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and service but the food is not as it used to be 2-3 years ago. Out of four courses, two were subpar. Especially the fish course (arctic char-on the photo) with sweet sauce and carrots. Somehow the dish was too salty and too sweet at the same time. It was bad, with weird flavor. The second course was some sort of soup with leaks and mussels. It was sour and you couldn’t chew anything on the plate. The first course, the oyster and the dessert were solid, with great flavor. This is why I used to love Candide-simple, but sophisticated and tasteful. Unfortunately I don’t think we will be coming back when half of the dishes are a miss. Also a mocktail was not really a mocktail but an apple juice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
A perfect restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was inventive, fresh, tasty and not pretentious. Service was not rushed at any point. I’d definitely go back in a few months when the menu changes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Feels like someone invited you to their cottage. rustic, open concept kitchen, good food, great wine, better staff, recommend the wine pairing - the sommelier was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, nice decor. The set menu was full of flavour and locally sourced. I don't even like tomatoes and green beans that much and I still enjoyed the second course. The halibut and the vegetable plate were fantastic. The dessert wasn't a bit too corn-ey for me but was still well done. All the cocktails were nice and well presented but I think the Tarragon was the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible food, staff and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or special occasion. The set menu changes monthly with local seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing not to be missed place ... Michelin stars in my book if it does not have them already! Multi course meal with each course being perfect and exceptional, surprising, delicate yet delicious... Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars on all aspects - food, hospitality, service, overall experience. Absolutely a fine dining one should experience. The crew makes sure to explain the menu and the process so that you can choose the right option. What I specifically liked was the portion size - it wasn't too huge but also not too small to keep you hungry. It was as if curated by experts. Hats off to the service as well. Made sure they give enough time to the guests for each course. Definitely recommend this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique farm to table dining experience. Tasting menu only. Made from fresh local ingredients. Located in a church building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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