The Best Tartares in Montreal
Tartare is a delicious dish made from raw meat or raw fish. Its infinite range of classic and interesting preparations is what makes it so interesting.
Perhaps you’ve asked yourself what the difference is between this dish, a crudo and a carpaccio. Tartare is part of the crudo family, consisting of raw meat or seafood, chopped, and combined with some kind of sauce, vinaigrette and/or other seasoning. Like carpaccios, tartares are defined by the form in which the raw meat is sliced – in this case, it is usually minced or diced rather than thinly sliced.
Many of the addresses on this list are taken from our list of the best French restaurants in Montreal, tartare being a classic dish found in any self-respecting French bistro. The other restaurants are places where tartare is highly appreciated for the way it’s prepared and seasoned.
Whether you’re a fan of red meat or fish tartares, here are our suggestions for the best in town.
Restaurant Limousine
Limousine is Laurent Dagenais’ very first restaurant. Nestled in Saint-Lambert, this highly anticipated project, with its elegant and festive atmosphere, offers a gastronomic and cocktail experience that lives up to its ambitions. His take on tartare remains classic but is prepared with confit egg yolks and elevated by Beemster cheese.
Saint-Lambert
