Denise: A Cozy Culinary Gem in Montreal

This small, cozy gem never fails to impress. The warm ambiance and intimate setting make every visit feel special. The crudo is an outstanding dish. The service is impeccable, Daphnee our server tonight was incredibly friendly and attentive, making our experience even more enjoyable. The kindness and passion of the cooks shine through in every dish. A must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable meal in Montreal!

Me and my roomate have come last thursday for her birthday, and what more can I say other than wow! The food was out of this world : could feel the love, the care, behind every plate. We also got to interact with the owners, and they are lovely people. Me and her had an amazing time there, we are definitely planning on coming back again.

Very cool ambiance and set up. The food tasted fresh, light and full of flavor. We ordered the cucumber salad and miso coleslaw as our appetizers - both were very refreshing and the coleslaw had a nice lemongrass flavor. For our mains, we ordered the Bun Bo Hue soup which was a generous portion and great for a cold winter day. For dessert, we ordered the pandan leaf tapioca which was delicious and light. Overall the meal was tasty and filling without leaving you feeling like you overate. Prices were also very reasonable.

It was my first time dining there and it instantly became my favourite restaurant. I love it so much I almost want to keep it a secret from my friends. The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the vibe is amazing. Sorry for the lack of word choice, everything is just amazing.The price is also very very good. We had four dishes, 1 dessert, 2 glass of wine, 2 cocktails, and it was only slightly above 100! As a Chinese who enjoys good food, I’d love to see more Asian food like this, and as a cook, it’s also THE place I would love to work at!

This establishment is a hidden gem, I figure most of QC has places like these. We were recommended by a friend. There is a seasonal narrow selection, and for at least what we ordered, everything was tasty. Some dishes we liked more than others of course, but overall a very pleasant experience. I think service in QC is very different in Toronto, despite what you hear, everyone is friendly, staff are very knowledgeable, and the team felt very cohesive together in such a small space. The kitchen is tiny, but the culinary team can pack a bunch of flavour in their dishes. I can't recall all the details for every dish but I will try my best. Also, I believe they have a seasonal menu, so everything changes after a while. We started with these corn croquettes with a gochujang butter. They must make their own gochujang, typical Korean red pepper paste is sweeter. The butter was quite mild and most likely from the fattiness of the butter cut the spice. Overall it was a good crunch, slight sweetness, and creamy mild kick. Next, we had beef tartare, I guess it's a common French dish, but the beef they used was perfectly fatty and very well prepared. Eating it with crispy rice and nori, kinda pays an homage to kimbap or maki I guess. Very tasty, it was one of my favourite dishes of the evening. Thirdly, "fat noodles", this is a little hard to describe, the noodles are made from scratch I believe and they are paired with kale, some crispy shallots and a sauce. It was pretty tasty, the kale absorbed a lot of the sauce though, so at least for me it was a little salty. I am a little more sensitive to salt than my wife. The noodles had a good chew, bouncy and shaped in a way that could absorb all the flavours together. Lastly (before dessert), I think it was a homemade duck sausage, overall it was good and well balanced. But maybe the ratio from pork to duck is missed. My palate isn't amazing, but it was hard to taste duck. I love meat, so no real complaints. Dessert is the "not quite like ferrero rocher", and it was amazing. A perfectly scooped quenelle of chocolate ganache, topped with hazelnuts (I think), and a dehydrated blueberry compote was out of this world. My wife and I reminisce on the perfection of this dessert. It's like that center in a ferrero rocher, but not as light, but still very silky. We had some orange wine to pair everything together. My wife enjoys wine more than I do, and she loved every sip, she is trying to look for the bottle in Toronto. Overall, a very lovely experience, still astonished by the chefs that cook and serve in such a small kitchen. Literally, they would cook and prep with their backs just nearly touching anyone washing dishes. Bravo!

Small little restaurant with fantastic service staff. Very attentive and kind service. Food was fast to come out and each dish was beautiful, harmonious but also packed a punch. One of the best meals I've had in a while. A number of completely unexpected flavour combinations I wish I'd thought of myself.

Quickly becoming one of our favorite spots-- dishes were beautiful and full of flavor, you can tell it's all made with love!

Denise is by far one of the best restaurant in Montreal. Cocktails are fire. Wine list great. Food is inventive, affordable and on point