Taverne Monkland / Monkland Tavern
Montreal
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This is without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Montreal. Not only does the food seem to get better every single time, the service is impeccable, and the vibe is like no other spot. Inviting, cosy, and welcoming to all. Their pasta is incredible, and if you're looking for a steak, you won't find better - it's always perfection. Their focus is on seasonal products, so you're always getting the freshest and the best. Grateful to have such a great spot in the neighbourhood. Francesco V
It's always such a pleasure to eat here. The service is professional and polished but also warm and generous. Food is fresh and plentiful. We enjoyed the beet salad, mushroom cavatelli. bavette, ragu tagliatelle and striped bass. We went for a family birthday and left feeling like we'd had a proper celebration. Thank you to all the staff.
I somehow managed to be given the best seat in the house: next to the kitchen, and right next to the chef, Josh Crowe. The experience of sitting at the bar allowed me to better appreciate the inner workings of this 30-year old establishment. The staff were as kind and supportive of each other, as they were to the guests, who filled the restaurant, bar, and terrace on this warm May evening. I observed Chef Josh and co-owner Barbara Irwin continuously interacting with each staff member. I had never witnessed such a high level of communication, where information flowed seamlessly from the front of the restaurant to the kitchen and vice versa. My meal began with a great cocktail and was followed by a glass of Spanish red, which paired very well with the best pork chop that I have ever had. The 3-inch thick chop was perfectly cooked and the complex flavours of the dish melted together harmoniously. It has been a few years since my last meal there, but I will be back shortly to enjoy the social sidewalk terrace, which offers the best in NDG people watching. You may decide to go to the Tavern for the food, cocktails, and wine list, but you will also be treated to the culture that Barbara & Josh have established over the past decade. They have created something special and seem fully committed to maintaining the same high level of culinary experience and appreciation for their patrons. My overall impression of the Monkland Tavern is one highlighting a collaborative team approach, effective two-way communication, a concentrated attention to every detail of the dining experience, professional courtesy, and mutual respect. I was impressed and you surely will be too.
Service here is really good, all the staff members were very attentive and nice. The food is where I think it gets a bit mixed, some items are really good but others were kind of whatever for the price point of the restaurant. I had the special mackerel ceviche, root vegetable capaccio, steak & fries and their homemade bread. The bread was really delicious and so was the mackerel ceviche. The root vegetable capaccio was overwhelmed by the parmesan and it didn't feel like there was much else to the dish because of it. The steak and fries is very basic. I really liked the cocktails though. I has a Pisco Sour and La Madonnna. Both had really well balanced flavors. Overall open to returning, but gotta be a bit more picky when selecting dishes.
