Restaurant Mastard

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"Chef Simon Mathys is celebrated as one of the best in the business, having notably fine-tuned his craft at closed-but-not-forgotten Manitoba. At Mastard, the Rosemont restaurant Mathys opened on an unremarkable stretch of Belanger Street in 2021 and anointed with a Michelin star in the organization’s premiere guide to Quebec in 2025, his devotion to local flora and fauna is on full display with a smart, seasonal menu that has surfaced artfully plated dishes like carrots draped in creamed matsutake mushrooms and a sabayon of meat juices, as well as a flashy green lettuce tart that made a splash online. A carte blanche tasting menu comes in at a great value, $90 ($62 USD) for five courses, with the option for wine pairing. Best for: Making weeknights taste like weekends; Mastard operates Mondays to Fridays only." - Valerie Silva

"Quite a way off the beaten track, Mastard rests on the shoulders of humble and engaging chef-owner Simon Mathys, who has completed stints in the kitchens of Laurie Raphaël in Quebec City and Le Manitoba in Montréal. Accommodating some 50 diners, this restaurant with a subtly contemporary design quickly fills up (reservations required; only five services a week). The chef devises an unabashedly original carte blanche menu centered on produce from the terroir, which is often elevated by sauces, sabayon sauces and emulsions – something of a trademark of his. Every dish is made with quality ingredients, winning you over with a trendy, modern style that makes an impression. The scallop, prepared with almost scientific precision, is served on a salsify purée with a carefully balanced texture; a crab emulsion with complex marine aromas is juxtaposed with spinach infused with a reduced jus… an absolute treat!" - Michelin Inspector

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"Mastard’s location in Villeray puts the restaurant in context—it’s deeply rooted in Québec culture, with a modern (and molecular) vision. The hyperlocal five-course menu changes frequently, but past highlights include Québec halibut with broccoli and sunflower milk, cherry tomatoes with pork bouillon and local camelina oil, and a dessert that layered different textures of raspberry, from sorbet to powder. We’re always impressed by the subtle melding of flavors and plating here, especially when the meal starts with a slice of their signature savory tart filled with silky lettuce or sweet corn. The room is calm and subdued in muted taupe, which makes it a good choice for a quiet meeting over dinner or a tête-à-tête. This is also a great spot for gluten-free or vegetarian diners, since the kitchen is keen to accommodate." - ivy lerner frank

Mastard - Review - Villeray - Montreal - The Infatuation

"Mastard’s location in Villeray puts the restaurant in context—it’s deeply rooted in Québec culture, with a modern (and molecular) vision. The hyperlocal five-course menu changes frequently, but past highlights include Québec halibut with broccoli and sunflower milk, cherry tomatoes with pork bouillon and local camelina oil, and a dessert that layered different textures of raspberry, from sorbet to powder. We’re always impressed by the subtle melding of flavors and plating here, especially when the meal starts with a slice of their signature savory tart filled with silky lettuce or sweet corn. The room is calm and subdued in muted taupe, which makes it a good choice for a quiet meeting over dinner or a tête-à-tête. This is also a great spot for gluten-free or vegetarian diners, since the kitchen is keen to accommodate." - Ivy Lerner-Frank

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"Chef Simon Mathys is celebrated as one of the best in the business, having notably fine-tuned his craft at closed-but-not-forgotten Manitoba. At Mastard, the Rosemont restaurant Mathys opened in 2021, his devotion to local flora and fauna remains on full display with a smart, seasonal menu that’s surfaced dishes like carrots draped in creamed matsutake mushrooms and a sabayon of meat juices, or a colorful lettuce tart that made a splash online. A free-reining “carte blanche” menu comes in at $85 ($64 USD) for five courses, with the option for wine pairing. Note: Mastard operates Mondays to Fridays." - Valerie Silva