Ninkasi Bar & Bistro

Nice, warm, friendly place. Good food, came here on a Sunday around noon.

Excellent, impeccable service, especially for an event with at least two people in the restaurant. Generous portions and very friendly staff!

We booked a month in advance, specifying that we had two babies with us to watch the soccer match. They didn't take into account that we had minors with us. Upon arrival, the seat we had been assigned was in the child-free section. We were told we couldn't stay there without being offered a solution. They claimed it was our fault for not specifying that children were present, even though we had clearly stated there were two children. They were washing their hands of the responsibility. They asked us if we had a solution. We said yes, move people without children to the bar area... in short, they found us six seats at the bar, even though there were eight of us, including the babies. We protested, saying the bar wasn't suitable. The supposed manager of the place couldn't understand that it wasn't appropriate for a 16-month-old baby who would touch and throw all the drinks. One member of our group decided to go upstairs and negotiated with the manager so we could be seated. He offered us a table for four in a small corner with no view of the television. He claimed to have worked hard to give us this option, even though we knew it was our fellow countryman who had done all the work. I know that since there was a match on and the place was packed, he didn't mind us leaving, so why bother trying to find a suitable solution? No apology, no self-reflection on their mistake, and on top of that, a superb display of condescension.

Very slow service, many mistakes. We had made a reservation, though. There was an error in the bill payment, and we were then blamed. Mediocre food. I do not recommend it.

We participated in Pub Quiz. It was really fun.

We were there to watch the Canadiens playoff game; great atmosphere on the second floor. Good food, good beer selection, and good service! We had venison poutine and a veggie burger with beet salad. Really very good.