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Un restaurant pionnier en termes de vins natures à Montréal, avec un beau menu saisonnier qui change selon la disponiblité des produits locaux. Service excellent dans une belle atmosphère décontractée! Un incontournable!
Tonight we decided to venture outside of our downtown/Old Montreal comfort area and head out to chef Martin Juneau's latest venture, Pastaga, which opened last year on a (previously) forgotten stretch of Saint Laurent in Rosemont/La Petite Patrie. Pastaga's interior is very reminiscent of a wine bar, especially with its unusual L-shaped tables. The menu, which is heavy on local ingredients, has no starters or main dishes. It rather contains a single size of moderately-priced dishes (around $15 each), so one can build their own meal (a great idea for sharing). We were very pleased with the service tonight. It was on the warm and casual side (our waiter was wearing a Cleveland Indians baseball cap), not what you normally expect at a place serving food of this caliber, let alone French food. With its cozy decor, friendly service and great food, Pastaga is a nice place for a fine dining experience or to enjoy a few glasses of wine from their natural wine list. Unfortunately we found portions to be on the smaller side, so we ended up grabbing a couple falafel sandwiches after.
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Chef Martin Juneau’s magnum opus made enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants list of 2012. Check out the made-to-share plates showcasing Quebec’s best produce and complement your dinner with a natural wine. Finish off with one of the very “local” desserts showcasing Quebec ingredients such as the deconstructed apple pie.
View this Smart ListMeanwhile, at the same dinner, the highly regarded Martin Juneau, of Pastaga fame, will be opting for a braised piglet loin from St. Canute, girolles vélouté, charred onion juice and Louis-Albert potatoes.
View this Smart ListPastaga, often referred to as one of the best new-ish restaurants in Montreal, has added to the burgeoning food scene of Little Italy since opening in 2012. However, don't look for Italian here. It's a small plate place, mostly French inspired, with a lovely organic wine list to accompany your dishes. Sit in the back, order the Magret de canard de Marieville, with mushrooms and roasted parsnip, and watch the chef perform his magic.
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