The staff here are what make this restaurant 5 stars. Extremely warm, friendly and thoughtful.
Example: an appetizer of kefta comes with 3 pieces. Upon delivery there were four meatballs. Minor point but realizing that two dudes not of the Brokeback persuasion wouldn't be down with Lady & the Tramp spaghetti kiss action, that was thoughtful.
Each time we interacted with our waitress she was kind, patient, warm and charming. I wanted to hug her at the end of the evening.
Points for improvement:
- time to serve main course, could be shortened. But the focaccia tides one over very well.
The house made focaccia bread served warm in a cloth lined bucket, along with olive oil and balsamic, was moist and awesome. The best I've had texture wise and perhaps ever.
The resto is open late. M-Th kitchen closes at 11 and resto closes when people have left. Fri/Sat, kitchen stays open till 1am and resto closes at 3am.
Location is quiet (which is awesome), dark, and decor is minimal and modern. Picnic tables set up along rue Jeanne-Mance are great for summer outdoor dining with just enough light from street lamps and table candles. Café style 2 person tables along Av. Fairmount can be put together to make bigger tables.
I'll definitely be coming back.