It was daring to open a restaurant in the same small town as multistarred inns, but chef-owner Dominic Tremblay has pulled it off. Contained in a small roadside house with a plain, unassuming interior, the true art appears on the plate. Think rosemary smoked scallops with parsnip purée, or homemade ballantine of duck foie gras with absinthe macaroons and raspberry salsa, or veal sweetbreads... plus
Wow ! Service comme j'en ai rarement vue. Personnel plus que courtois et disponible, ils connaissent leurs produits (bouffe et vins) ils savent bien conseiller... Et en plus c'est vraiment succulent ! originalité de plats les rends uniquent. Bravo ! à essayer absolument.
I think this is one of the best restaurants in North Hatley. Very nice, creative dishes made with local ingredients.
dominic tremblay did a beautiful, original job of tradional dishes - i would never have guessed a lobster roll to be prepared like that! Bobby, the pastry chef, who also waited on us, did a beautiful job of a strawberry shortcake and was very attentive, and payient, answering all our questions in both french and english! I'd definitely come back.... plus
This place is a hidden gem. If they had a better location, they would be known as one of the very few best in the eastern townships and even in Quebec. Do not be fooled by the name, it is not a "café", but a gastronomic restaurant. We ate there numerous times and they have always been the best meals... plus
My wife and I were in North Hatley yesterday (Jan 28) and learned that the Cafe Massawippi is no longer open as a restaurant, but rather is doing group events and catering only. (We were told the owner has also opened a bistro in Coaticook, with much simpler food.) (I'm not sure how to handle the raters for this situation!)... plus
Was very disappointed given all the great reviews. The food was very pedestrian (aside from the foie gras). Certainly not as good as any of the better mid range restaurants i've been to in Montreal (only 90mins away)-but comparable in price. The service was neither personal or attentive. There is no view. If you are going to drive out to... plus
My wife and I had a great meal at Cafe Massawippi. They price the meal according to the number of "plates" that you order. The plates, as they explain, are larger than an appetizer and smaller than an entree. We ordered four and were quite satisfied.
The food is amazing--perfectly prepared and presented, with a really intersting mix of flavors....
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This restaurant is not cheap, but is a truly gourmet experience, and the service is friendly and unostentatious
The restaurant is located in a home that has been renovated into a restaurant. It is a classic and simple decor. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and professional. The menu changes regularly but the dishes that remain are their signature foie gras dishes.
The menu is a list of dishes where you pick 3 for 40$, 4 for 50$ &...
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We ate at this restaurant because it came highly recommended by the host of Le Chat Botte (read my review for more details) and it certainly didn't disappoint. Two things stand out at the Cafe Massawippi: the emphasis on local and unusual ingredients and the great variety of dishes. The menu from which we ordered is set up as kind... plus
We went to this lovely restaurant on the last night of a visit to my wife's cousin in North Hatley. Dominic and his wife welcomed us into their restaurant/inn/home as if they were cousins too. The dining room is fairly plain, but open with plenty of space between tables.
The meal was excellent -- particularly the foie gras. (I know...
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Friendly service, great sorbets and the best mochacinno I ever had... plus
This is Laurie Raphaël and Toqué ! off the main street in North Hatley.
We walked off the biking trail, relaxed shorts and all, after a late but wonderful bicycle ride from North Hatley to Lennoxville along the river into this welcoming and unpretentious restaurant. It is off the main street and does not overlook the lake or river but...
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The Cafe Massawippi was a great discovery. The chef over there, Dominic Tremblay, handles the art of cooking like no other. He does every classic plates his own way which ends up being a total new creation. My taste buds were very pleased by his talent and I most admit that the scenery from the terrace added a little something.... plus
Quand Dominic Tremblay reprit le restaurant avec sa conjointe Maryse, le Café Massawippi navait pas des ambitions gastronomiques et se contentait de servir une cuisine bistro française à quelques pas du Lac Massawippi, dans le charmant village de North Hatley. Mais les talents combinés de Dominic et de Maryse, et un goût pour laventure culinaire, ont transformé, en quelques années,... plus