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4.9
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.8Value
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Alma Montréal
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 23, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Great for fine wines
- Charming
- Neighborhood gem
Why they're an Icon
From the OpenTable editors: Mexican corn and Catalan natural wine are the bedrock of this Outremont favorite that's been named one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Chef Juan Lopez Luna combines authentic techniques and flavours with local Quebec ingredients, grinding his own masa for the tasting menu that might include Oaxacan tetelas with shishito peppers and bacon. Sommelier Lindsay Brennan will help you pair that with a top-notch selection of wines from the Barcelona region. Request a seat at the counter by the kitchen so you can catch Lopez Luna in action.
Staff spotlight
Philosophy
Alma's tasting menu is a journey from the ocean to the mountains, highlighting heirloom corn from Mexico which is nixtamalised and ground in-house revealing fresh masa each morning. Chef Juan Lopez Luna shares the flavours of his childhood in Central Mexico, integrating authentic Mexican techniques, heirloom Mexican corn and local Quebecois and East Coast ingredients.
Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesContemporary Mexican, Seafood, Market Cuisine
- Hours of operationWed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number(514) 543-1363
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Private party facilitiesAlma can be privatized for groups of up to 20 people. Please contact us by email for more information : info@almamontreal.com
- Description(Canada's Top 100)Located off the beaten path in the heart of Outremont, Alma is an intimate 24-seat restaurant showcasing modern Mexican cuisine with authentic techniques and flavours combined with local Quebec ingredients. It is operated by the couple, Chef Juan Lopez Luna et sommelier and wine importer Lindsay Brennan. Alma offers a tasting menu experience (5 or 9 courses) inspired by the concept of "mar y montana", largely influenced by Chef Juan's childhood memories of central Mexico as well as the couple's time spent on the coastal region of Oaxaca. Lopez is one of the few chefs in Canada working with heritage corn from Mexico, making fresh masa in-house each morning and tortillas by hand with his grandmother's traditional tortilla press. The wine list specializes in sunshine-filled Catalan wines from a unique group of winemaker-friends from the Barcelona region. Alma is the Canadian destination for Catalan wines, with a deep cellar of back vintages and rare cuvées.
- NeighborhoodOutremont
- Cross streetBloomfield
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitMetro Outremont
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Menu 5 services - 5 course tasting menu
CA$79.00 per person
Multiple dates availableNotre menu dégustation de 5 services avec l'option d'ajouter des plats (salés ou sucrés) pour completer l'expérience. Cette option vous offre un aperçu du menu carte blanche, tout en vous laissant la liberté de vous approprier le rythme de votre soirée. 79$ par personne // Our 5 service tasting menu inspired by "Mar y Montana", with the option of ordering additional plates (savoury or sweet) to complete the experience. We get you started with the first 5 savoury courses and you decide how your evening will evolve ! 79$ per person
Menu carte blanche - 9 course tasting menu
CA$109.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableNous vous présentons 9 services de produits locaux et saisonniers, axé sur le partage et les saveurs éclatantes du Mexique et de la Méditerranée. C’est une célébration de la vie et des belles choses, et ce, en vous faisant voyager à nos places préférées. // The most intime and unique expression of Alma, we curate a 9-course menu each day inspired by the flavours of Mexico and the Mediterranean, highlighting fresh seafood and our local seasonal produce. It is a celebration of moments, inviting you to journey to our very favorite places.
What people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
1 Review
- M
Miguel
Montreal
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alma Montréal is rated 4.9 stars by 1 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 23, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
1231 Lajoie Ave, Montreal, QC H2V 1P2
Additional information
- Description(Canada's Top 100)Located off the beaten path in the heart of Outremont, Alma is an intimate 24-seat restaurant showcasing modern Mexican cuisine with authentic techniques and flavours combined with local Quebec ingredients. It is operated by the couple, Chef Juan Lopez Luna et sommelier and wine importer Lindsay Brennan. Alma offers a tasting menu experience (5 or 9 courses) inspired by the concept of "mar y montana", largely influenced by Chef Juan's childhood memories of central Mexico as well as the couple's time spent on the coastal region of Oaxaca. Lopez is one of the few chefs in Canada working with heritage corn from Mexico, making fresh masa in-house each morning and tortillas by hand with his grandmother's traditional tortilla press. The wine list specializes in sunshine-filled Catalan wines from a unique group of winemaker-friends from the Barcelona region. Alma is the Canadian destination for Catalan wines, with a deep cellar of back vintages and rare cuvées.
- Cross streetBloomfield
- NeighborhoodOutremont
- Hours of operationWed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesContemporary Mexican, Seafood, Market Cuisine
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitMetro Outremont
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(514) 543-1363
- Private party facilitiesAlma can be privatized for groups of up to 20 people. Please contact us by email for more information : info@almamontreal.com