Located in Montreal's Villeray neighborhood, the restaurant Tapeo Bar à Tapas invites you to discover Spanish gastronomy and chef Marie-Fleur St-Pierre's culinary creations. On top of its renowned tapas, Tapeo offers a varied menu, a seasonal cuisine and Spanish wines, selected just for you.
Tapeo is more than a tapas bar; it's a project of two childhood friends — Sébastien Muniz and Victor Afonso — who since the age of 14 have dreamed of working together on a culinary adventure. "As teens, we even opened a joint account to fund our project!" says Victor.
When they got wind in 2004 that a space was freeing up in the Villeray area, they didn't hesitate for a second. "Except Villeray was not a neighbourhood where people went out; we had to find a good concept," says Victor.
Largely influenced by their Iberian origins — Spanish for Sebastian, Portuguese for Victor — it seemed obvious to open a tapas bar. "It's convivial, easy to share and still not over played," says Victor.
Expérience gastronomique sans faute. Service attentionné au-delà des attentes. Équipe passionnée. Nourriture riche en saveur, et équilibrée. Menu recherché. Prix très honnête pour l'ensemble. Chaque visite à Montréal devra être synonime de visite à ce resto, il en faudra 1 à Québec!
Tapéo, c'est LA place pour manger des tapas! Le menu est original, tout y est succulent et les serveurs nous conseillent judicieusement. Une ambiance branchée dans un décor splendide complète le tout!
C'est le bar à Tapas à Montréal, les bouchées sont excellentes et les repas du midi sont juste assez et bien abordable. Ils ont également une belle carte des vins au verre, très pratique le midi. Bravo! aux rénos et à l'agrandissement, c'est maintenant plus facile d'y accéder.
J'adore leur mur en planches au fond! Mais avant tout la nourriture est excellente, de haut niveau. Pour une fois un restaurant de qualité hors du plateau ou du centre-ville, c'est bon pour Villeray!
Miam!
Went on a Sunday. Despite this and a big snow storm the place was busy - always a good sign.
The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly about helping. He knew the wines (of good quality) and was able to recommend a quality Rioja to replace the requested one since it was out of stock.
My love and I allowed him to recommend a selection of tapas to have.
- tomates sur vignes avec chevre and garlicky olive oil for spreading on bread (delicious)
- Bacon wrapped scallops in a quince/sherry reduction (delicious)
- marinated pepper and fava bean salad with manchego cheese and serrano ham (very delicious)
- veal liver and mushroom risotto (delicious)
- calamari salad (delicious)
- we had a 3 selection "sampler" for dessert... goat's cheese cheesecake with dulce de lecce, coffee torte with strawberry, custard cup with cinnamon and something else (great companion to the last of the Rioja).
Overall, the food was excellent! We spoke the next day about how good it was. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and the food and a superb ambassador/customer service representative for Tapeo. To learn how young the Chef is - what a talent and imagination. Bravo.
I highly recommend this restaurant. The taxi driver said he had never heard of a "good restaurant" in this Villeray east area - Well this is one.
Awesome place, a bit small (the mens bathroom is...
Awesome place, a bit small (the mens bathroom is the smallest i have seen in my life) but everything else was perfect. Try the salmon tartar or the scampies... Ouch Nice wines. The staff knew every details of the menu with perfection and made honest suggestions. They have 42 places for now but at the end of january the new building will hold 80. For desert, try the Churo... Ouch
Everything in this restaurant make you feel good.. the impeccable service of the staff (they know everything in the menu and they explain with love and attention)... Once you try it you'll wanna try everything and come back more and more... Wine list perfect... The prices are cheap for the quality of this place...
Perfect food, service, lighting, music, ambiance, very hip and trendy, super clean, beautiful warn place with great wine selection for every budget ... Perfect staff ... Try it ... You'll love it... For the same quality of meal i paid 1/3 of the prices that the other restaurants would charge... Great coffee too
Perfect food, service, lighting, music, ambiance, very hip and trendy, super clean, beautiful warn place with great wine selection for every budget. Perfect staff. Try it . You'll love it. For the same quality of meal i paid 1/3 of the prices that the other restaurants would charge. Great coffee too
The slight details were though of so we could enjoy an amazing tasting experience. The talented chef's (Marie-Fleur) imagination and innovation are geniously charming. The wine selection is intelligent and combines well with the different dish. A must try stop !
Great food and service! Definitely will back again!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Khorlo
June 22, 2022
As usual the food and service were impeccable. You can never go wrong at Tapeo.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Chris
June 20, 2022
We had an unforgetable experience. The food the service, everything was on point and will definateyl be back!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Charles
June 5, 2022
This was our first visit to Tapeo and it was a great experience from beginning to end. The service was top notch and the food was wonderful. From what I learned the restaurant has been open for many years but it has not lost its touch. I guess that is the reason why every table was occupied.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Salvatore
June 6, 2022
Always a terrific experience. Delicious food and fun place for dinner.
Great group of people always ready to take care of you.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Eranthi
June 4, 2022
Waited a long time to be seated even though we had a reservation. Our server himself was very nice but took a long time to take our order, the experience was lacking warmth and intimacy. Tables were too crowded. The food was decent but not authentic to tapas and paella from Spain.
Ambiance:2/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:2/5
By Cynthia
May 29, 2022
One of my favourite place to go eat in Montreal! Food is perfection! Only small issue very busy so hard to hear ourself speak of move around. But other then that amazing diner! Highly recommend!
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Danny
May 29, 2022
Amazing place, amazing food and service
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Myra
May 23, 2022
Great ambiance. Delicious food. Excellent service!
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Jeremy
May 22, 2022
Wonderful meal! Great flavours, well constructed dishes. Good friendly service!
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Alido
May 19, 2022
A perfect combination between light-and-quick with fine dining when looking for an exquisite and well-balanced business luncheon.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Paul
May 16, 2022
Very nice place, food was ok and over priced in my opinion
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:2/5
Service:4/5
By Mary
May 15, 2022
Great food, amazing service… was our first time and we will definitely be returning ! Wonderful experience
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Charlie
May 11, 2022
Great food
Fantastic service
Spoke to Sebastien.
Really nice guy .
I will absolutely come again!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Bruno
May 8, 2022
Never disappoints.., always great service and awesome food!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sonia
May 7, 2022
Super delicious food! Friendly service and good vibes.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ernest
April 25, 2022
Tapeo is always professional, with delicious and creative Spanish food.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Elias
April 11, 2022
Food was amazing like always ! Never a disappointment when having dinner at Tapeo.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Simon
April 10, 2022
Had a really good evening. The food was even better than we remembered it. Will definitely be coming here more frequently!
Thanks.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Marc
April 9, 2022
One word: AMAZING!
This has been our go to place for over 10 years and it NEVER disappoints.
I highly recommend it.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Angela
April 10, 2022
This was our first visit to Tapeo and it was amazing! The food and service were top notch! We will definitely be returning.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Nathalie
April 4, 2022
Everything was excellent ! Thank you!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sean
April 3, 2022
One of the best meals we've ever had.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Zeina
April 2, 2022
Exceptional food, service and atmosphere! Thank you!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Julie
April 1, 2022
Great food and fun atmosphere. Server recognized me from a single previous visit. Very impressive! Makes me feel at home, having been in Montreal only 3 weeks. Will definitely come back.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ivan
March 28, 2022
Great food and service. Thank you.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Deborah
March 26, 2022
A very enjoyable evening…with my husband. Great food, very affordable wine by glass, and good service.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Sarah
March 11, 2022
Very nice restaurant! Amazing food!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Jessica
March 4, 2022
Amazing!!! Food is delicious and service outstanding :) thank you to Christian and the whole staff xxx
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robert
February 25, 2022
Exceptional and timeless. One of the best restaurants in the city, and has been for a very long time.
Tapeo is a classic that we simply cannot get enough of. This Spanish tapas restaurant ensures that Mom gets to try a little bit of everything. Their scallops wrapped in lardon are a must, as is their pan-fried mushrooms in a rich sauce with a poached egg. Marie Fleur St Pierre, the head chef, even has a cookbook of all her classic dishes, named after her restaurant. What a perfect little gift for mom, after taking her to Tapeo for dinner!
This is one of the most famous tapas bars in Montreal... and rightly so. I have to admit that with Marie-Fleur in the kitchen, they already have a head start. Squid, cod, sardines, sausage: all used to create proper Spanish dishes you won’t soon forget. Pro tip: you can now bring Marie-Fleur’s cuisine home, thanks to her ready-to-eat take-away dishes.
Open since 2004 in Villeray, Tapeo has become a neighbourhood staple. Expanded and embellished since it first opened, the restaurant offers a Spanish-inspired cuisine that is sure to please. In groups or as a date between lovers, many hot and cold tapas are available to be shared and transport your taste buds to Spain..
