Alma - Outremont

Suddenly, in the Jewish neighborhood of Outremont, there's an intimate restaurant that blends Catalan wine with innovative Mediterranean cuisine.

We ended up here after our reservation at the sister restaurant Alma was canceled. There were five of us, and we decided to go with a custom menu. The food was delicious, with a wide selection of dishes offered. However, I found the waitress to be a bit shy when I asked her about pricing, and I should have pressed for more clarity. In the end, the bill was much higher than we anticipated, and we ended up taking some food home. I think it would be better if they asked customers how much they want to spend per person or at least provided some guidance on pricing. Based on a previous experience with Natural Wein, which is also located in Montreal, I was pleasantly surprised by the waitress's knowledge and her excellent recommendations based on our preferred styles. I would return, but next time, I'll order a la carte.

The Alma experience is a must-try! First of all, the owners are some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. They travel to the Catalonia region in Spain each year to visit wineries, where they find the best white and red wines, as well as mackerel for their restaurant. Their trips to Spain also inspire their dishes, which change with the seasons. The staff is incredible, and the food is so delicious that you'll keep wanting more—especially the churros! Their next-door restaurant, Tinc Set, is perfect for groups and offers informal tapas, but both places share the same magnificent kitchen as Alma. I’m lucky to live nearby, so I make it a habit to visit at least twice a month! If you're in Montreal, don't miss out on Alma or Tinc Set!

One of our new favorite restaurants. we tried their 'carte blanche '' menu and we were not disappointed, it was amazing! everything was so fresh, minimalist, but at the same time complex. the weeping was also on the ground. I recommend definitiw!

Wonderful gastronomic experience and great service! It is on the more expensive side, but if that’s not an issue I strongly encourage anyone to try this place.