Taverne Monkland / Monkland Tavern

My spouse and I had the most delightful dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our waiter, who turned out to be the one of 3 chef owner, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain almost every ingredient in the dishes we chose. We were impressed to learn that many of the ingredients were sourced from the restaurant's own garden, adding a special touch to our meal.

The food itself was simply outstanding. The fresh homemade pasta melted in our mouths, and the bass that I ordered was cooked to perfection. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. It was clear that a lot of care and attention had gone into preparing our meals.

Overall, we left the restaurant feeling satisfied and eager to return for another culinary adventure. We can't wait to sample more of the menu offerings next time and see what other delicious creations the chef has in store for us. This restaurant truly exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

Absolutely stellar, a solid 10/10! If I had to sum up my time here in a single word, it would be "balance".

The culinary creations are not just inventive, they're impeccably balanced. The service is simply outstanding. Corinne and Tom behind the bar were a treat to watch. It almost felt like they were siblings, they were so in sync and they never left anyone waiting. It's clear that every member of the team is not only knowledgeable but operates in perfect harmony.

As for the ambiance, it's a perfect blend of funky, upscale, and casually chic. You could step in wearing your finest attire or rock a t-shirt and jeans and totally feel right at home. I was first welcomed by Barb, one of the owners, who was welcoming, personable and had her finger on the pulse of everything! I love seeing an owner lead by example on the floor.

And I was incredibly fortunate that my dining journey was personally curated by none other than the executive chef part owner, Josh Crowe. Having recently returned from a culinary adventure in Italy, I couldn't help but feel transported back to the streets of Rome and Florence with each bite at Monkland Tavern. Yet it still felt uniquely Canadian as Josh is proud to source a large amount of the ingredients locally.

This experience undoubtedly ranks among the finest I've ever had. I'm already eagerly anticipating my return. Monkland Tavern comes with my highest recommendation to all. A heartfelt thank you to the remarkable staff for making this experience truly exceptional. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

One of our favorite new spots to go! Service is top notch. The staff all works as a team so you are never left unattended. And the food is phenomenal. Also love the atmosphere. Very cute spot for photo ops ;)

Delicious on a whole new level!! 😍
Appetizer: stripped bass crudo and bread (focaccia with wild stripped bass on a bed of kohlrabi crostone). As a foodie, the crudo was unreal (similar to ceviche). For main, I had the pork chops, quite filling, quite fatty I'm taste and generous proportions.
The St Rita drink was perfect cocktail for a sweet ending.

Thank you Xavier for excellent service.

Went on a Saturday night with our of town guests. This restaurant has a great vibe. The server was impressive. He knew the menu and specials inside out and was super professional. Excellent bartender knew how to make proper martinis. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. This all happens because the owner was present and involved, ensuring her guests were well taken care of. Highly recommend Taverne Monklamd.

The Monkland Tavern never disappoints. Great little place located in the Monkland Village. Nice patio during the summer time. Good attentive and friendly service. Fresh ingredients well represented in the seasonal menu. Beautifully presented plates and most importantly, delicious food. Overall great experience.

Very nice place!! The ambiance is cozy and classy. We received an excellent service. They were very accommodating given the fact we came with a wheelchair. (A client was very annoyed and complained to the poor waiter because he was too close of the wheelchair) but the waiter never put pressure on us. The food was perfectly cooked and served hot. We had the shrimp and a beef plate. Desserts are excellent too ( the cookie is a very comforting dessert you will want to hug).
This is fully accessible! So rare in this area so enjoy!!
Can't wait to go back this summer!

Tonight I made an impromptu decision to dine at The Tavern. After receiving a warm welcome by the staff, Barbara, Tom and the amazing chef Josh made this a memorable meal.
I was taken back to the Amalfi Coast by the spectacular meal and beverages. The only things lacking were the Italian serenade and the view of the Mediterranean!!!

The chef knows what he’s doing. Excellent ingredients, simple but creative and well-executed dishes (the fish!) of Italian inspiration. Regards to the staff who are attentive but not fussy. I would have taken off half a star for the choice of wines by the glass, they were a little disappointing.

Break away from downtown and hit up this long running spot for dinner and drinks. Located on a closed street with other dining and shopping options. The owner is very nice and took very good care of our group of race fans that escaped the rain. Fun place to spend your evening with friends. The red wine selection from the owner was right in my wheelhouse and helped make the meal something special. See you next year!

One of Montreal's best kept secrets. Incredible, warm and friendly staff, a very talented chef, amazing bartender and great music. Take the time to discover this gem of a restaurant in the Monkland village.

The 5555 burger, which is only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, is worth more than its original price.
It's exquisite!

This place is a hidden gem.
Had the Tasting menu, it was absolutley amazing, locally sourced great quality ingredients transformed into tasty dishes. Josh was welcoming and his descriptions of the plates made your mouth water!

Of course there’s no such thing as a 5 star…but.
This restaurant was one of our regular go toos since it opened. About three years ago we struck it off our list. Not that it was terrible, it had simply lost its value and spirit, in our opinion.
Value is hard to determine as we are still talking personal taste in the case of food.
I must however say that last night we decided to reserve a table and check it out.
Wow!
Service couldn’t have been better.
Food, every morsel mmmmwwwwaaaa! Delish!
Still a bit pricey but that’s just seems to be the new normal.
From Barbara’s warm & welcoming attention to the attentiveness of the busboy, in the words of Arnold… we’ll be back!

Taverne Monkland is very cozy and warm, great service and ambiance. The 6oz taverne burger was perfectly cooked to a medium and well seasoned. Definitely recommend trying the burger

Flavourful and creative dishes executed to perfection. The service was prompt and attentive as well as warm and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend!

Very nice place to eat and have a few drink. The owner takes good care of the customers. Congrats Barbara !

Food was amazing, service outstanding and ambient very pleasant. The chefs prepare the food with much love and attention and all the ingredients are organic which is very important to me. Barbara at the bar was super friendly. Will definitely go again.

Incredible! Great food selection, especially enjoyed the Buffala Mozzarella appetizer and the Tiramisu. Really have the Tiramisu. Really, really.

Also the Rhubarb gin something something cocktail is phenomenal have at least 3.

Service level was on par with the better steakhouses in the city. Your water glass will never be even half empty.

Unkown to most .... best pasta and sauces in Montreal. Hidden gem on the menu.