Salmigondis

The food here NEVER fails to impress here — from the quality of the ingredients, to the combination of every component of the dishes. That being said, everything on the menu is a must try. The chef, Bryan, is so talented and makes almost everything in house. Every course of the meal is executed to perfection by the amazing staff. Humble, lively and comforting, Salmigondis is hands down THE best restaurant in Montréal.

Heaven is brunch, here. Different than any contender. Artful plating. Casual vibes. Super friendly staff. Super accommodating of vegetarian or vegan diets. Super stellar cocktails that’ll give you a 5-​star brunch buzz. I’ll be back again and again.

What a nice find, french cuisine in the heart of little Italy. The venison was amazing, perfectly cooked, tender and just enough herbs and spices. The cod was also excellent, blackened skin and pure white flaky meat. The sauce for the fish was a taste of heaven. Apparently the chef used to be nicked named «Dr Gravy». I also had the seafood chowder which was as good, and I hate to say this, better than the chowder at the Cabbie Shack in Plymouth. (Cabbie Shack has won many awards for its chowder). When the waiter brought the soup bowl there was no liquid, just a few well presented pieces of rainbow trout. The liquid was brought in a seperate container and the waiter poured it in the bowl. How cool is that. Desert was also very good. Who would of thought that popcorn and cheesecake would be so good. All the staff was great. Thank you for a great evening. P. S. the brunch menu looked very interesting, but that will be another time.

We went for a spontaneous brunch on a Sunday and there was no line-​up! I think the good thing about this place is it is a little bit far from downtown or the Plateau, so it is less packed.
I really liked their open-​kitchen and the décor of the restaurant, it gives a casual yet chic vibe. The only thing I didn’t like was how close we were with the table next to us.
We got the donuts and I didn’t like them that much. The donuts were stuffed with lemon curt. Somehow the donuts had a taste of sweetness, sourness and saltiness (which was weird since saltiness was the first thing I tasted when I ate it)
I got their Blanc-​Sablon Sea Trout (duck egg, cheddar polenta, broccolini, pickled cucumber). The trout was fresh and not over-​grilled, I really like their polenta! It was so good! It wasn’t too salty and it complimented so well with everything on the dish (duck egg, trout, broccolini). I really enjoyed my dish but the portion was a bit small. I was only 75−80% full after I finished it.
My friend ordered their Celery Root (poached eggs, Bleu d’Élizabeth, Flemish beauty pear, almond, nasturtium, celery jam). She had the option to add trout but she didn’t. Overall, this dish was full of «textures»! You get crunchiness from the almond, juice from the pear, etc. I didn’t like it that much although it was a quite special dish since I like to have meat or at least seafood for brunch/​lunch/​dinner.
My other friend got their Kyle’s French Toast (butternut squash, goat cheese, cranberry, black walnut. This was aesthetically a beautiful dish! And it tasted pretty good as well (lots of textures and it wasn’t too sweet). The french toasts were more like thick, crunchy yet soft «biscotti» in my opinion.
My other friend got their Foie Gras Waffle (banana, chestnut, ginger clementine, lingonberry). This is another aesthetically gorgeous dish! I like how the cranberries added a sweet and sourness pop into the dish. It was a well-​balanced dish (wasn’t overwhelming even though it was foie gras)
Overall, we enjoyed our time there and the service was excellent. Our waiter was really attentive (when we didn’t have any water, he would bring more without us asking) and friendly.

We went here for brunch based on recommendations from Montréal eater. Very solid brunch spot in the heart of little Italy. There was surprisingly no wait for a Saturday around 12:30 which we were very grateful as the days are only getting colder.
This is a more ‘artsy’ brunch place, with about 6 – 7 items on the menu to choose from. Short menu but definitely enough diversity to satisfy anyones tastes. The décor is extremely charming and makes you fell inside a country house set in the 60’s. Seating was very confortable also.
We had the French toast which was served with goat cheese and butternut squash purée. Delicious! The presentation was very seasonal with cranberries and pecans. It screamed autumn on a plate.
The second dish we tried was the celeri-​rave with blue cheese and poached eggs. We added a crispy trout for some more substance. The flavours on the dish were well balanced but all in all it was a ‘light’ dish despite the added fish. It probably won’t satisfy anyone who skipped breakfast all morning for.
We also tried their home made doughnuts with ricotta. So light and fluffy! They serve it with a caramel sauce that you’ll probably want to lick off the plate.
All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience. The only drawback was the price. It cost us 60 $ for 2 dishes, 2 coffee and a side of doughnuts. So probably not your every weekend brunch spot, but definitely a place to check out if you are looking to chance things up a little :)

This restaurant and our meal was an outstanding way of beginning a bright Saturday morning.
Greeted very nicely and politely by the staff, The restaurant is surrounded by a lovely and simple décor, with the right amount of classiness and elegance. The space is not big, yet it’s spacious and comfortable enough to move around. One of my favourite touches, was the open kitchen. You see absolutely everything, this is where our meals were made…
We began with the perfect cup of hot chocolate, homemade and not from an instant mix. With a lovely foam design served at the right temperature. Their coffee, freshly ground beans and made to other. Great as well.
You begin looking at the menu and feeling a bit confused. Some ingredients are not something you see or hear about on an everyday basis. Or some of the combinations seem odd as well. Don’t let that turn you off! Ask away, their staff is very professional and knowledgeable. In both languages (English and French)
I’ve ordered the Kyle’s French toast (Great job Kyle!!) The dish consists of three thick stick shape slices of a lovely brioche bread. Drizzled with a sweet caramel like sauce and topped off with lovely compote of cranberries. Along side, a small but very beautiful decoration of butternut squash purée and walnuts. Served very hot with a hot dish. So the meal has no chance of getting cold. Simply perfection in every single bite.
My friend ordered the smoked mackerel (Which is a fish) The presentation once again was stunning. Great colour combination and beautifully presented. The mackerel was perfectly cooked, tender and flaky. Served with a duck egg, which was runny (Not too runny!) and tender. Finished by a lovely portion of cheddar polenta (cornmeal) which was silky, creamy, and perfectly cheesy. Decorated with chopped pickled cucumber. Perfect bite of freshness to end the meal!
Overall, this is not your ordinary breakfast spot, this is extraordinary with very reasonable prices. Do keep in mind, that pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs and heavy dishes are not part of their menu, not their food concept. Truly a fantastic place, with outstanding food, and very professional staff. I highly recommend it!

Nice terrasse for a weekend brunch. We got french toast (caramel sauce) and smoked Arctic char. Char is good, well grilled. French toast is not bad, tasted rich. However both portion are quite small, maybe we were just too hungry. Btw, children friendly.

Went there on Saturday for brunch and we were seated on the patio which was lovely. There was no one sitting inside the restaurant but the décor was really nice.
I ordered the rabbit bénédictine on a lemon waffle. I really liked the lemon waffle… The citrus flavor was nice and refreshing. The rabbit was deep fried with good flavor and the meat was juicy. The dish was topped with greens and pickled asparagus… since I’m not a fan of pickled stuff I didn’t eat the asparagus.
My friend ordered the lobster. I didn’t taste it but my friend said it was good (portion was small).
It took quite a bit if time for our food to come but we didn’t mind since we were not in a hurry. must make sure to keep in mind that service is a bit slow do don’t go if you are starving.
Pricing is similar to any brunch place — $ 14-​$ 19 per plate.
Would definitely come back and try their dinner menu.

Came here for brunch last weekend and the place is lovely. Very delicate food (and it was brunch!) made by professional cooks. Service was impeccable. The décor is really nice too. The brunch prices were really reasonable, I believe it’s kind of pricey for dinner though.

Great little restaurant in little Italy. Brunch was absolutely wonderful at great price. Had a lovely eggs Benedict with pheasant. Manager was ever so gracious and pleasant. Highly recommend to any in search of an original brunch.

I went to Salmigondis for brunch today and it was very tasty. I loved the design of the place, very cozy and stylish vibe with what seemed to be a beautiful terrace tucked in the back, waiting for spring to pop through the snow. The drinks were fantastic, with a special twist to them and a bartender (mixologist?) who mixes yummy drinks with confidence. I had the fish cakes– they had great flavour but lacked a bit in the crispy department. My dining partner had the gravlax which was good. Both were presented on fancy plates with colourful garnishes which is always a star in my books. I love the layout of the menu– not too big, yet very complete. These people know what they’re doing.

Just an update to say I’ve become a brunch regular here, and it’s awesome. Their cocktail gent is an artist, their coffee is great, the service is friendly and chill. I really really love the playfulness of the food and presentation. I was a bit bummed the last time I went that the jerusalem artichokes were hard, not quite cooked through, and the french toast not quite crispy in my favourite playful brunch dish. They were trying out some new over-​the-​top plating options that were quirky and fun, but I would rather have the focus stay on making perfect food, keeping everything else simple.
Anyway, I love this beautiful spot and the young enthusiastic smart people making it work.

Tried the pickled herring, trout tartare, and jerusalem artichokes for starters. All delicious, especially the jerusalem artichokes. Really unique and rich vegetarian dish– will be recommending to all my vegetarian friends.
For mains we tried the mackerel and the gnocchi. The mackerel was pretty awful. Weird cajun spice, poor quality fish, and forgettable sides. Bad overall.
The gnocchi was to die for. Unique shape and texture– more like european stype dumplings. Extremely rich sauce. So delicious
Wines by the glass were not great but cocktails were pretty good.

Définitivement dans les meilleurs restaurants de Montréal, et parmi mon top 3 découverte 2014. On y est allé à 7 pour un anniversaire et on a tous été agréablement surpris. Après une mauvaise première expérience l’été dernier où j’avais étrangement été accueillie par les serveurs qui né semblaient pas vouloir avoir plus de clients car leur terrasse était pleine mais le resto vide, nous avions décidé de quitter pour aller au Gemma. C’est suite à quelques commentaires exceptionnels d’amis qu’on a donné au resto une 2e chance. Ça a valu le coup! L’ambiance tamisée se prête bien aux soupers romantiques, ou de groupe. Le choix musical est par contre à retravailler. En ce qui concerne le service, professionnel, mais un peu lent. Un serveur de plus né serait pas de trop. Maintenant pour la bouffe, wow! Nous avons partagé quelques entrées et le tartare de cerf et noisettes était impressionnant. Des saveurs auxquelles on né s’attend pas. Pour les plats, une courte liste de choix, plusieurs de nous ont opté pour les pétoncles et ris de veau, mais j’ai goûté à d’autres plats, dont la côte, et tout était à la hauteur de nos attentes. Un peu cher, mais on mange bien au moins. Quelques jours plus tôt on était au Liverpool House et pour le prix, Salmigondis est nettement supérieur. L’expérience nous a fait penser à Tuck Shop (autre bonne place). Encore peu connue, cette place aura beaucoup de potentiel une fois bien rodée.

Holy crap is this place amazing. I went there with three friends and we all agreed that the food here blew our minds. I had the «French toast» which is not normally something I would get, but it sounded so interesting that I had to try it. I’m so glad I did. It was wonderful beyond belief with a mix of textures and sweet & savory flavors that was perfectly balanced. The coffee and the service was superb as well. I don’t easily get out a five star review but this place deserves it.

This fairly recent addition to the Little Italy dining scene has an interesting menu, with good representation of fish and seafood and a very good wine list (mostly privately imported). I have been twice, mostly recently last evening. On the second occasion, I had a seafood chowder followed by a main of scallops, sweetbreads, etc. Both dishes were excellent. Julien the barman is attentive and really knows his wines (I sat at the bar for both dinners and enjoyed our chats). Highly recommended.

Delish! I’m no foodie, but I know when food tastes good, and this restaurant serves up refreshingly unique dishes.
For lunch, we tried the cauliflower lemongrass coconut (cold) soup, and I was so inspired by the delicate flavours that I want to try this soup combination at home ASAP.
I had the chicken burger for the main, and it was a great gourmet burger that still had the guilty pleasure tastes of a burger burger. Came with the best fresh cut French fries I’ve tried in Quebec. (I’m from Ontario where the abounding chip trucks are no city pilot project: p) (Did I just lose review credibility with the Ontario reference?)
Finally, dessert. Mium. Beignes maison, flan, Kem CoBa ice cream, beautiful berries, brunt meringue, some other Italian goodness etc. (see photo).
They’re serious about their coffee too (thank you! Gawd, how nice it is to drink a good cappuccino with your dessert).
I will be returning to check out their brunch! Heard talk of eggs Benedict. Yummy yum yum miam!