Discover our favourites and our top chef tips for mastering tartare at home, restaurant-style.
Ultra-fresh, hand-cut ingredients prepared daily
VERTIGO is your go-to tartare restaurant. Whether plated in-house or prepared at home, the secret lies in freshness, precision, and attention to detail.
VERTIGO: A Top Destination for Tartare Lovers
At VERTIGO, tartare is more than just a dish, it’s a signature. Whether you’re a fan of salmon, beef, or tuna tartare, our menu features 7 delicious variations to enjoy as a starter, a main course, or as part of our full Tartare Feast (yes, all seven in one indulgent meal!). Discover our favourites and our top chef tips for mastering tartare at home, restaurant-style.
VERTIGO: A Top Destination for Tartare Lovers
What makes our tartares stand out:
• Perfectly balanced recipes with freshness, acidity, and crunchy textures
• Ultra-fresh, hand-cut ingredients prepared daily
• Flexible portions — solo, duo, or the full tartare experience
And above all, the quality of our ingredients:
• Tuna from Ocean Wise certified sustainable fishing a program that supports ocean health
• Salmon from responsibly farmed sources, certified by Best Aquaculture Practices for high standards in animal welfare, environment, and food safety
• Beef graded AAA a Canadian standard for tender, well-marbled, premium meat
Our 3 Secrets to Perfect Homemade Tartare
- Top-quality main ingredient
Use ultra-fresh beef or sashimi-grade fish. No compromises here! - The right knife and proper cut
Forget the food processor. For ideal texture, freeze your protein slightly before slicing it allows for cleaner, more uniform cubes. - Balanced seasoning
The key to great tartare is balance:
Acidity (lemon, capers), fat (oil, mayo), heat (mustard, sriracha), crunch (shallots, cucumbers, chips, nuts, etc.)
Get Inspired by Our Menu
• Salmon tartares with Asian, classic, or spicy profiles
• Beef tartares with Dijon, parmesan, or served with crispy wonton chips
• Tuna tartare with sesame and ginger.
Craving the best tartare on the South or North Shore?
VERTIGO is your go-to tartare restaurant. Whether plated in-house or prepared at home, the secret lies in freshness, precision, and attention to detail.
Explore our full tartare menu.
