
Claire Jacques
Philippe Guilbault and Laurence Théberge — a sommelier and a veteran pastry chef, respectively — opened Claire Jacques on what was, until recently, a forgettable Villeray corner, and by most accounts the room landed fully formed.
Rita is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Montreal for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Verdun.
Verdun has been running its own race long before anyone declared it a destination neighbourhood, and rita fits that posture exactly.
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Pomodoro & Grana Padano
Asperges rôties, noisettes torréfiées, vinaigrette au cidre de pomme & Panagrattato
Pain maison, échalotes braisées au vin rouge, balsamique & herbes fraiches
Farcis à la ricotta de buffala à l'ail noir. Fenouil sauvage, morilles, bouillon de champignons beurre de culture de chez Cows Creamery
Crevettes nordiques, zeste de citron, ail frais, piments forts Serrano & beurre de culture de chez Cows Creamery
Rita is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Polpettes (3) and Fromage Stracciatella frais & asperges also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.
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For now, Rita holds a 9.2 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.
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Rita is a Contemporary restaurant located in Verdun, Montreal. Verdun has been running its own race long before anyone declared it a destination neighbourhood, and rita fits that posture exactly.
Rita is best for wellington night out, dinner, group dinner, easygoing, patio. Rita is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Polpettes (3) and Fromage Stracciatella frais & asperges also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.
Rita is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,165 reviews
Start with Polpettes (3), Fromage Stracciatella frais & asperges, Toast aux champignons du Québec and Agnolotti. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Rita holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,165 reviews. Rita is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a contemporary option you can trust. Polpettes (3) and Fromage Stracciatella frais & asperges also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,165 Google reviews.
Rita is located at 3681 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1V1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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