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| - This has to be the hidden gem of all gems in Montreal! Don't be thrown off by the sometimes intense host, this is a family owned, authentic greek place so the people working are very passionate about the food.
Overall, they serve up amazingly fresh, authentic, and organic greek food for an amazing price! As if this weren't good enough, they also have an amazing selection of ready-to-go foods and desserts and a little mini specialty market in the corner of the cafe! Also have great outdoor seating.
LOCATION/NEIGHBORHOOD: Located in the heart of Old Montreal, on a picturesque, cobblestone street the location is prime. It is not on the main, super-touristy square, but it is still on one of the fun streets in old montreal. It is a great neighborhood to go for a walk in before or after your meal (or both).
AMBIANCE/DECOR: So this may not be the most modern, or chic of places, but the decor and ambiance are authentic and welcoming. It has a comfortable, homey feeling, and is cute in a casual and comforting way. The decor is very much that of an authentic greek/Mediterranean cottage or restaurant. The ambiance ranges from buzzing and full of life (during peak hours) to quiet and almost romantic during the later hours of the night, or off hours during the afternoon. They have adorable outdoor seating, which I encourage you to take advantage of; the outdoor seating is like sidewalk cafe dining in europe, and is very enjoyable if the weather is being cooperative.
SERVICE: The service is usually prompt and attentive. Both times I have eaten here the server has been very knowledgeable and passionate about their food and about making sure that we are enjoying what we are eating. The first time I ate here I believe we were being served by the owner (he works here all day, every day) and he made us personalized salads that weren't even on the menu according to our tastes (at no extra charge). Both times I ate here they were very accommodating and understanding with my picky eater/vegan requests and made sure that we were having a good experience.
FOOD: Alas, the things that makes Serafim the true gem that it is......the food! Almost everything on the menu is organic and seasonal, but that is just the beginning. The menu is extensive, but you can't go wrong with anything! The options range from such creative mediterranean fair as savory zucchini tarts and bison with wild mushrooms, to traditional kebab plates moussaka, and vegetable tagines. They also have excellent salads and fresh seafood. I am vegan and am obsessed with their vegetable tagine; my mom (who is in no way, shape, or form vegan) tried it the first time I got it and was obsessed. The flavors were so perfectly balance, and the mixture of vegetables, sauce, and chickpeas with rice was perfect; I am salivating just thinking about it! My mom got the vegetarian moussaka and fell in love, she couldn't stop raving about it. We both loved the salads we got as well. The next time I went I got the chickpea salad to go from the deli case and it was delicious! Also go some greek coffee and another order of the vegetable tagine........it is to die for! Honestly though, you can't go wrong with anything you order. The food is authentic, made fresh, and made with love in every bite....sounds cheesy but it's the truth.
Special notes: On sundays they have an AMAZING buffet that goes until 8 pm.....if you can make it to this, you will be the happiest person on the planet!
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