This is a superlative restaurant. We came as a party of four and selected the tasting menu accompanied by mascerated wine. The entire meal was fantastic. A variety of seafood, meal and vegetable items--all tasting terrific and looking like works of art. Great service and cozy yet spacious enough. You definitely want to go--hurry! read more

Top notch! From start to finish it was all spectacular. Will definitely be back! Everyone who worked there was so knowledgeable and friendly and you could really taste the quality of the food. read more

Hélicoptère - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

After visiting the Insectarium, were wanted to grab some lunch. I had marked down Helicoptere as an option, as I knew it was recommended in a few online articles. Making a mid-day reservation was easy as it wasn't busy. The restaurant is pretty simple looking, and we were seated in the corner overlooking the street. We shared a number of dishes: - Challah: Good. Small portion, but just enough for 4 people to taste a bite. - Zucchini (Courgette): Very good. The use of XO sauce threw me off at first as it's not normally paired with vegetables. But with each bite, I enjoyed it even more. - Scallops (Petoncle): Very good. Scallops cooked just right is always a joy, and no exception here. The hazelnuts gave a pleasant earthiness to the dish. - Cavatelli: Good. Well composed and good flavours. - Beef (Boeuf): Good. Nicely prepared but tiny portion. Broccoli was done perfectly cooked as it wasn't too tough or too soft. - Tomato (Tomate): Very good. Fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. I also liked the use of croissant cubes. Service was mixed. Server was very pleasant and since he knew we were sharing our dishes, he suggested we get the food over three courses. However, the wait time between courses were tremendously long. Seemed like we were there an extra 30 minutes than we needed to be Overall, a nice meal. Generally good dishes all around, but it was the zucchini that really stood out as being delicious and memorable. Service was good, but wish there were shorter waits in between. read more

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Friendly service and great food. The mushrooms over whipped smoked feta was standout as was the raw scallops with chili and peppercorns. read more

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So happy I went for the tasting menu! The portions look small, but by plate seven I was full, and I enjoyed getting a wide variety of dishes. They were able to adjust the menu to pescatarian, which I appreciated. Excellent service, thoughtful dishes, and a rotating menu makes me want to return next time I'm in Montreal to see what the chef is creating. read more

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Phenomenal modern restaurant in the funky, diverse, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood (Ho-Ma). Superb service greets in this bright, airy space with decent canned music. We highly recommend the reasonably priced tasting menu but not so much the unique wine pairing. The wine list is very good for getting a bottle instead. Every dish was gorgeous and delicious. Best dish was the local sweetbreads. We loved sitting by the window boardwalking in that hood during the meal. Oh, and endless homemade sourdough?? Crazy! read more

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Rated as one of the best in Montreal, we secured a reservation about a month out. We were probably the only non-French speaking clientele.. Cozy and lively. Great service. Cocktails (w/ some wine by the glass during dinner). Oysters to start with entrees being "special porc" and duck. A nice and memorable evening. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 2/5 (close tables and lively diners) Decor 3/5 Damages with tip was $235 USD. read more

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I wanted to treat my parents do an anniversary dinner and ended up picking this spot. Helicoptere is a little bit out of the way from the heart of downtown Montreal but it's worth a trek if you have the time. We opted for the tasting menu and left feeling very full. The tasting menu consisted of many small plates, organized into 4 different sections (2 waves of appetizers, 1 series of mains and dessert). The mushroom appetizer is one of their most popular dishes and was very yummy. Since I had noted that we were celebrating an anniversary, they added a sparkler to the dessert which was a nice touch. Overall, all the dishes were tasty, plated well and relatively unique, although not mind blowing. One thing to note is that their tasting menu is served as "family style". Each plate of food is typically a 2 person serving, so as a party of 3, we got 2 plates of everything (1 plate was a full size and 1 plate was half size). Something to keep in mind if you are going with people you are less close with. read more

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Really special experience at Helicoptere!! We went for a celebratory tasting menu as a group of 6 and had such an amazing time there. Delicious cocktails, great service, and unique, memorable flavorful dishes. Every cocktail we had was balanced and mixed with care. I'm still thinking about the house made sourdough and butter, simply divine. My favorite dishes were the whipped feta and mushroom, along with the scallop with Lima bean and later the guinea fowl. We were full but not too full! Its a small intimate space but not especially formal, more cozy and green. I would 100% return and recommend it for an amazing culinary experience in Montreal read more

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Spectacular food, drink, and service. Cocktails made to our individual preferences. We had the tasting menu. Each course was special and surprising. Beef tartare was stellar. Mushrooms with feta amazing. Blue cheese stuffed pasta with artichoke so rich and delicious. Orand chocolate dessert was rich but not too sweet and surprisingly had thyme. A fabulous evening read more

My wife and I had a wonderful dinner experience at Hélicoptère. It was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The atmosphere, service and food were all stellar. We opted for the tasting menu which was $65 (Canadian) for 10 dishes (tapas sized). I thought it was a great value and a decent amount of food added up. I doubt big eaters will leave hungry (but maybe not stuffed). Some highlights of the tasting menu were the mackerel crudo, the beef tartare and the oyster mushroom dishes. My wife also loved the rum cake dessert topped with rhubarb and gelato. Every dish was well-balanced and complemented each other nicely. Not only did everything taste light and fresh, but the plating was pretty as well. Dishes were colorful and detailed, topped with edible flowers and garnishes. I opted for the wine pairing for an extra $50 and I thought it was worthwhile. I believe I got 5 wines (well 4 wines and 1 cider). They were wines I wouldn't normally have tried, including a white wine from Czech Republic, an orange wine from Italy and also a Turkish red wine. The service was attentive and food came out promptly. Our waitress was sweet and did not mind explaining the dishes in English. The atmosphere was laid back, while still being upscale. I would return to Hélicoptère in a heartbeat. read more

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The food is amazing ! The service is top notch. La bouffe est grandiose. Le service est hors pair. I highly recommend this place. If you have the budget you will be rewarded ! read more

If you're lucky, you'll find this spot before it gets a Michelin Star (so you can brag you found it first). If you're really lucky, Lauri-Ann will be your table ambassador; her smile and warmth are just as memorable as the insanely delicious food. Don't wait. Boat tour? Museum? Stroll old town? Sure. But then get here. Don't. miss. this. read more

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My group of 6 came here to celebrate a bachelorette party, Phil and his team were so nice to our group and helped to make the dinner so fun. We were definitely loud and rowdy and they were so patient with us and even helped us call cabs at the end of the night! The shots and wine were great and food was all fresh and prepared with the best ingredients. The scallops, beef tartare, lamb, pate and mushrooms were the highlights of the plates with the mushrooms being the best dish of the night. They were so meaty, buttery and hearty. The whole group was raving about mushrooms because we didn't realize they could be made to taste so good! read more

Love the menu here. Always something new ... the eclectic decor adds to the experience. Great table in the front window for group events. Have had a number of birthday gatherings here. Took my vice president from Edmonton to dinner here and she remarked only great things about this neighbourhood resto. Service sometimes can be overly attentive. But totally better than having to wave someone down. Bravo!! read more

If you want to expand your palette. This would be a place to go to! The flavors of each plate was paired out very well. We was lucky to be served by Laurie. Phenomenal server. She knew what we wanted and what goes well with choice of wine. She was friendly and a hoot! Yes, I said "hoot" Yes, I have an old soul! The tomato salad was amazing, the cauliflower puree on the pasta, the beef tar tar especially was one of my top favorites. They may have an updated menu since yelp doesn't seem to have it updated. Overall, if you came hungry and looking for beasting. This is NOT the place. But, if you are here to open your palette and try new interesting flavors and hang with the cool kids. This would be the spot! Great for large groups and small if you just want to chit chat and nipple on things. read more

Hélicoptère - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wow. Just wow. Not only the best meal I've ever had, but the best meal for value as well. Some people are hesitant to try tasting menus because they believe that it won't fill you up, but trust me when I say you MUST do the tasting menu here. To start, we got Trout and it was delicious. This is followed by a course of their famous oyster mushroom dish (the tasting menu is season but this mushroom dish has stayed a constant for 4 years) , beef tar tar and then bread with house made butter and sausage. This was followed by their sweet bread which is by far the best course with the use of the neck gland in veal. The main course was lamb ragù over polenta and carrots. We finished off with olive oil cake and berry sorbet. PHENOM!!! Our waiter Nick and bartender Raffaella were the MOST hospitable. A MUST for anyone visiting Montreal! read more

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One of the best restaurants found in Montreal or even Canada. The meals are outstanding, the food have so many combinations of flavours and textures and couldn't even be described. The waiters are super polite and speak both French and English so myself and my family where able to make easy communication. The time for the food to be prepared and served is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. There is really nice background music to enjoy a conversation. I want to thank our waiter Cedric for the wonderful experience that he took us through. Can't wait to come back. read more

Hélicoptère - Camerise- dessert - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great food and portions are good. My favorite dish was the beef tartare and the short rib. Excellent service by Philippe. I would definitely recommend it. We also had a great rose wine from Swatland. Highly recommend. read more

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We went to the Cafe, open for breakfast and lunch. It was delicious. We had the cauliflower soup. It was outstanding. Wonderful flavor. I had the yogurt, granola, fruit and bread pudding. It was excellent. My husband had the roast beef sandwich, very nice. Ambiance is clean and contemporary. Service was excellent. Very Pleasant and helpful. I'll be back. read more

Hélicoptère - Fruit, yogurt, granola and bread pudding - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I loved my supper at hélicoptère so much I decided to reserve for their Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint! We were a group of 8 and we were seated at a long wooden table against all the windows ( arguably the best table in the restaurant !). We decided to go with the brunch tasting menu, which consisted of 8 dishes for $30 and included unlimited good quality filtered coffee. Everyone agreed that our favorite entrée was the chicken liver mousse served on a almond cake. I also really like the duck pâté served with toasted challah. For mains, our favourite was the brussel sprout and boudin dish but honestly all the dishes were fantastic. Dessert was a simple bread pudding, which accompanied coffee very well. I found it a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal but it is brunch and I suppose we didn't need a fancy dessert. Service was excellent, very attentive and friendly! The staff was able to explain all the dishes very clearly in English for our American visitors. Awesome brunch for a very reasonable price! Hélicoptère has an incredible thing going. read more

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Take your taste buds on a helicopter trip! We really enjoyed our date night here. Flavors are unique and interesting. It was super cold and windy December but it was worth the bit of effort walking against the wind to get here! Cosy restaurant and love the little touch of whimsy--they had animal figurines sitting on the top of a couple of light shades. We weren't very hungry so we skipped the tasting menu and crafted our own experience with some suggestions from our server. Bone marrow toast was rich, golden tasting. Challah bread was so yum and they gave so much fresh cheese dip that I had the leftovers boxed up to go. We really liked the calamari dish, it's a small plate though. Although I appreciated the truffle linguini, a part of me feels that the server just recommended the most expensive thing on the menu cause we asked him what was good. Otherwise, everything else recommended was on point. read more

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Don't think about it - just go! The atmosphere, decor, service, food and drinks were immaculate (bussin'). We literally returned three times. Service: I always say that customer service can make or break someone's experience and will ultimately determine if I return. Lauri-Ann is a rockstar. She was knowledgeable, patient, and really welcomed us in a way that should make the owners really proud to have her on their team. You can tell when someone has passion and really enjoys what they do. From hosting to serving, she provided amazing recommendations, whipped us up delicious cocktails, and all while tending to a room full of diners and with a welcoming smile. We were sold on the experience before we even tried the food! Food & Drinks: The chicken sandwich and breakfast sandwiches were purchased twice I'm (not) ashamed because it was so good we had to have it again. We came back for dinner and tried the prix-fixe menu that came with a plethora of options. From the very first bite, we were sold. I looked at my partner who mirrored a wide-eyed gaze as we dove back into the food. From decadent mushrooms, melt in your mouth lamb, and a light and airy dessert to conclude the meal, this experience was easily in our top 10 meals around the world. We can't thank you and your team enough for a very memorable experience in Montreal. We'll definitely see you one day soon! read more

This was our first meal in Montreal and I can't imagine the bar being set any higher. The atmosphere in the dining room was cozy and inviting and the food absolutely did not disappoint. Rather than going for the tasting menu we opted to share a few plates, which seems to be the way to go as the portions and plating seem ripe for splitting. I'm still thinking of the sourdough and that unbelievably rich housemade butter (!!!). I know being charged for bread sucks but just get it. I don't think I've ever had butter that good and it's going to stress me out for a while. The rest of the plates were equally fantastic, with personal favorites being the Walleye and the Oxtail linguine. I will add that the dishes are, for the most part, extremely rich: there's no shortage of salt or fat here, so order and pace yourself accordingly. The food did take quite a while to come out at points but I'm not even mad about it. The menu also seems to rotate very frequently, if not daily, and I'm already thinking of going back before my trip is over. Definitely visit if you can! read more

$55 for tasting menu which is really a bargain! I think the restaurant opened not too long ago so pricing is still affordable. It's only a matter of time that this place would become so popular that price will increase just like it did at Le Mousso. To be fair, I thought the food was much tastier than Le Mousso. Friend and I went for Friday night dinner at 8 and it wasn't packed when we arrived. Shortly after, the restaurant became full. We opted for the tasting menu which everything served was excellent...except the bread that I still think should not be a dish in a tasting menu! Small tapas type of food, but everything was refreshing and delicious. The endives wish foie gras was amazing, the smoked potatoes were also tasty. But my favorite dish was the duck tartare...simply fresh and yummy. I have calculated if we would have taken the dish on their own, it probably would have come to around the same price. I would say that it is best to order the dishes individually than taking the tasting menu if you are more than 2 people as I'm pretty sure they will give you the same size of dish for most items except maybe for the scallops where they would give you one per person. Wine selection is also reasonably priced. $190 before tips for 2 people tasting menu with a bottle of wine. In all the places I've been serving a tasting menu with the quality of the dishes that was put out, this is definitely the best one I have been in a long time. Almost tempted not to give it a good review so it doesn't become too popular and too difficult to get a reservation but need to be honest and it is really a MUST TRY! Will be back to try the remaining items on the menu. read more

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Like living through someone else's gastronomic dream. Such delicious and unexpected combinations of flavors. Great price. Wonderful service. Lovely atmosphere. My favorite restaurant experience in MTL so far. Wine recommendations were on point. Even the music was vibing. I love the owners' vision for this restaurant, and the extremely generous, seasonally(?) rotating prix fixe menu. A chef deserves room to be creative, and a permanent menu just seems unfair for someone/s as talented as the mind/s behind this venture. Make a reservation at Helicoptere; you will not be disappointed. read more

Don't wait, make a reservation now! During my second trip to Montreal, I was able to find a last minute reservation at 9pm. Although far from downtown, it was worth the trek. We opted for the tasting menu with the wine paring. Service: Excellent, our waitress Rafael was incredibly attentive throughout the evening and offered her honest thoughts on the various menu items. The items were a bit slow to come out but it allowed us to take a break between courses. Tasting Menu: Every dish was fresh. Although not generally a fan of beef tartar, I found the beef to be flavorful and fresh. The oyster mushrooms were the best dish we ate all night with the sweet/savory dessert with rhubarb and chicken liver mousse being a close second. Additionally, the lamb was incredibly tender and the sauce was flavorful. Overall, the pricing was reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. read more

Hélicoptère - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My friend got me a gift card so my boyfriend We started with Bloody Caesars as usual. The bread and homemade butter was so good that we ordered more. It's pricy for bread but so worth it! We used the bread to later dip it in various sauces...the best being linguini sauce. We got the carrots done three ways, sturgeon, duck tartare, calamari, guinea fowl with Brussels sprouts, sweetbread, and the linguini with truffle and bacon. I liked everything but the linguini was definitely my fave. My least fave was probably the calamari simply because it was asian fusion. For dessert we got the coffee chocolate tarte and the mousse de foie de volaille which was a salty dessert. I enjoyed the mousse but the coffee tarte I really did not enjoy. It had cardamom in it so it tasted like Indian food to me. The spice was just too strong. read more

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Ooh, first to review what will surely be a star in the Montréal food scene! We were in town on vacation and chose an Airbnb in this neighborhood due to it's non-touristy vibe. We patronized both the Hélico coffee shop and the dining restaurant. Both are fantastic. Our server was an energetic young woman from Alsace who's passion shown through with great energy. Starting with excellent cocktails, the house pamplemousse and a sazerace everything that followed was a total delight. The challah and chicken liver mousse were delicious savory appetizers. The challah served with spiced cheese and peppers, and the chicken liver mousse was served atop wonderful almond puffs, matched with apricot and pistachios to match the mousses flavor. For dinner, I had the calamari and M had the zucchini. The calamari was very tender and served with cucumbers both pickled and raw, and mint. The zucchini was prepared three ways: fried flower, cold dressed and cooked, with a creamy burrata tying the whole dish together. We then split the tortellini in brodo. This was incredible. Flavors of shitaki, bacon and sesame married together to create a mouthwatering dish. Dessert may have been the highlight, though it's hard to compare. We shared a strawberry meringue that was perfectly balanced, very sweet but offset with earthy granola and herb flavors. Ambience, value and quality. 5 stars. They will be a draw to this soon to boom neighborhood for years to come. read more

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Delightful restaurant with a shockingly affordable tasting menu for the quality. Very attentive service and very delicious food. Standouts for my partner and I were the mushrooms and feta (easily our favorite of the night!), the lamb, and the very smart beef tartare dish which layered enough signals to Japanese flavors that it felt like we were eating tuna instead of beef (very playful, very fun). I think the tasting menu is more than worth it for the experience, but we'd probably have been just as happy going ala carte and reaching for familiar favorites, if that's more your jam. I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in Montreal. read more

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This is first rate restaurant with a refreshingly unpretentious presentation. Locally sourced ingredients. Nouvelle Cousine portions. Highly recommend the tasting menu with beverage pairing. Second time here. We like it very much. read more

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I would give 0 if possible. Poor service. Rude. According to Yuri, the manager, you had to request certain tables when you make a reservation. If you don't, and you happen to be a minority, I guess they seat you at the back annex, which was dark, hot. To clarify the situation, we were early and the main restaurant area was empty. I know I might sound petty.. and we all know Asians don't complain even when we get treated badly. But, the way Yuri behaved was just not acceptable even to us. Didn't expect this in Canada of all places. read more

Hélicoptère - the outside of a coffee shop - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I do not even understand why more people do not come here. IT IS THE BEST tasting menu in Montreal for the quality (very important), the price, the value, the waitstaff and total atmosphere of being cozy but not tight or stinky at other places where you come out smelling like food and having to wash your clothes to get rid of the smell. It delivers like crazy, and I am so happy we came here. I am booking again FOR SURE to bring more of my friends and telling everyone about it. Fantastic service, wine, atmosphere, food, great quantities that aren't too overwhelming while maintaining quality and integrity. MUST. EAT. HERE. And I am picky, plus I have eaten in tons of other restaurants as well, so this is truly a gem. read more

Instead of the tasting menu, we went with the al cart as that fit better what we were hungry for the the night we were there. Had a great suggestion of wine that went lovely and great cocktails as well. This place is worth heading out to. It was probably the furthest from our place in mile end and some interesting bus changes to get there but well worth it. Lots of cool ideas, great service. One of the reasons I like holidays in Montreal is places like Helicoptere (sorry I know how to do accents on my phone but it is pain on my computer where I now sit writing this thinking of the great meal!) read more

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This was an amazing culinary experience. This little resto tucked into Homa has an amazing wine selection and the staff are very knowledge. The food was nothing but amazing. Every dish was unique and the ingredients were fresh and exciting. I would recommend this resto to anyone in the city. This is without a doubt one of the best resto in the city. If you're ever in the neighbourhood stop by and enjoy this unique experience. I will be back again!!! read more

Hélicoptère - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Was v. excited to dine here during our week in MTL. We unfortunately had a sever who was a bit unfriendly which was unlike the rest of our dining experiences in MTL. In terms of the meal, my cocktail which featured aquavit essentially tasted like OJ on ice. My wife had a nice glass of red and wanted another but was never given the opportunity to order a 2nd glass. We ordered 5 dishes to share, turnips were good (not great), halibut was ceviche which we didn't expect it to be, was okay. The Guinea fowl was tasty, zucchini was solid, and the lamb cooked sous vide... well best not to describe it outside of saying the worst thing ever. Would be ideal to have a little more info about the dishes on the menu. One of the 3 stars here is for the excellent music. The meal and waiter earned 2 stars. Can't win em all. read more

Being a Montreal tourist, I discovered Hélicoptère on Eater's Essential 38 list for Montreal and boy did it deliver. The restaurant reminds me of a casual farm-to-fable spot that you'd find in Brooklyn, with a laid-back, comfortable dining room that is right up my alley. We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and opted for the $55 CAD tasting menu. A relative steal to get 9 inventive and delicious small plates for $40 USD bucks. The masterminds in the kitchen really push the culinary envelope and show such skill and restraint in composing these incredible dishes. The true magic with all the plates is how restrained and not overly seasoned they are, something you might expect with so many different ingredients on the plate. There is such balance and harmony of flavors and textures, where the chefs purposefully highlight the quality of the product used in the various plates and really let them shine. I posted a picture of the tasting menu for those of you who can read French, and I will do my best to describe what I remember eating. All 4 appetizer small plates come out at the same time, which was a welcomed surprise. It was fun tasting and experiencing four distinctly unique plates all at the same time. The standout star was the beef tartar, which was buried under house made chips and coarsely grated Parmesan. The raw beef was so wonderfully fresh, if tasted blindfolded you would have no idea it was beef. The tartar was soft and luscious, probably the best tartar we've ever had. The multi-colored beets and goat cheese dish was spectacular. The quality of these beets were insanely good, and cooked to perfection. My wife loves beets and said this was the best beet salad she's ever had. The calamari dish was so innovative, where the soft and supple calamari paired beautifully with the chili sauce and contrasting flavors from the fresh mint and fried onions. Genius! The mixed melons was a nice refreshing change of pace, with the fresh, sweet flavors complimenting the three other savory dishes. The truffle cavatelli was really, really good. Wonderfully executed and well balanced, not too rich like a lot of other light cream sauces. Truly a sublime dish. Their take on a merguez sausage and falafel were also so incredibly good. From beginning to end, this was a meal for the ages. Service was top notch too, and they even remembered it was our anniversary and brought out a sparkler with our dessert. What a kind and thoughtful touch! The restaurant was packed so clearly the word is out on this fantastic restaurant, but if you're looking for a special meal at very affordable prices, come to Hélicoptère! read more

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Everything was great, service at the bar was exceptional, and on point. We ate to much bread, because it was soooo good. I would love to try the cafe during our next visit. I like the fact that the kitchen comes out to explain the food. Dessert was the least favorite part of the meal read more

Excellent food, service, and cocktails! This was one of my favorite places we'd eaten while visiting Montréal and Québec city. We chose the prix fix, and I'm glad. We got to try 10 different dishes. I don't typically eat raw fish and beef tartar because of the texture, but I said " what the hell " and tried it anyway. Both were delicious! Everything was delicious. I cannot recommend hélicoptère enough. read more

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One of the best restaurants I've been to in Montreal and any where else in the world. The food and presentation is first class as well as the service. Our waiter Phil was very helpful recommending dishes and our wine. We were impressed with every item we ordered right down to the dessert that Phil recommended. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back! read more