Ferreira Café
Ferreira Café opened on Rue Peel in 1996 and is known for Portuguese fine dining with a focus on seafood. Owner Carlos Ferreira built it into the flagship of a small family group that also includes Café Vasco da Gama, a few steps away, and the Campo Portuguese chicken grills. The bright, elegant room is a downtown favourite for business lunches and special dinners.
How to get there
Ferreira Café is on Rue Peel in the downtown core, a short walk from Peel metro station (green line). It is close to the shopping streets around Sainte-Catherine and to many downtown hotels.
What to order
Signature dishes include octopus à lagareiro, a seafood bouillabaisse and roasted black cod in a porcini and truffle crust. A seafood platter with lobster, shrimp, oysters and octopus ceviche is ideal for sharing. The cellar is stocked mainly with Portuguese wines and an extensive selection of port. Finish with a pastel de nata or a glass of port.
Atmosphere
The room is warm and refined while remaining relaxed, with a Mediterranean-inspired look. It is a classic setting for business meetings at lunch and for special occasions in the evening.
Plan your visit
Ferreira Café is a classic choice for client lunches, so book ahead on weekdays. In the evening, the pace slows and the room is ideal for a long dinner with wine. If you prefer something quicker, the group’s Café Vasco da Gama, a few steps away, serves Portuguese sandwiches and salads. The restaurant is close to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the shopping streets around Sainte-Catherine, convenient for visitors staying downtown.
Good to know
- Address: 1446 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 1S8
- Phone: 514-848-0988
- Nearest metro: Peel (green line)
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Montreal
- Cuisine: Portuguese, seafood
- Budget: $$$$
- Best for: Business lunches, special occasions, wine lovers
- Tip: Reservations recommended; port and Portuguese wines are a highlight
Why it is on our list
Ferreira Café showcases Portugal’s cooking and wines at a refined level in the heart of downtown. For more high-end options, see our guide to the best restaurants in Montreal.
Hours, menus and prices change often. Confirm opening hours and reservation policies directly with the restaurant before you go.