Went here for a birthday dinner while in Montreal. Had a late reservation, 930p, but we were seated right away and the restaurant was full. We started with cocktails, which are designed daily, I believe. This was a nice citrus forward cocktail, very refreshing. Dinner was a seven course pre-fixe menu. It started off with a plate where you basically craft your own mini sandwiches, and they were delicious. Second course was a scallop dish, with the scallops having a nice sear on them. This dish was a tartare with crispy nori blending different textures perfectly. The fourth dish was a vegetable dish with white asparagus. The fifth dish was the main entre course: duck with a foie gras sauce. The duck had a lot of connective tissue, which was unfortunate, but with the foie gras sauce, it was very good. The sixth dish was a pre-dessert dessert, while the seventh, and final dish, was a coconut ice cream with chocolate and blueberries. Very nice. Overall, a great experience. Staff was friendly and chatty, food was excellent outside of the connective tissue on the duck. The one downside was the meal took four hours to get through, which was very long. Not sure if every service takes that long, but overall a great experience. read more

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I loved my dinner here. There is NO menu. You are served what the chef bought from the market that day. Love this concept. The plates were inventive, atypical of most restaurants i visited. I loved it so I will be making IF one of my first stops next time I'm in the city. The wines served were young and paired with the plates well. I like that she was bold enough to pick wines with a tart dimension to meld or contrast flavors of verbena, spruce, lime, mint, lychee in the plates presented during my dinner. SUPER Nice. I also enjoyed that most of the plates treated my taste buds to a kaleidoscope of vegetable flavors --that is becoming more and more appealing to me. I don't want a large piece of meat to enjoy my dinner so Ile is my kind of dining. Loved the informal, fun and hip vibe to the staff also. Loved IF. Coming back. End of Yelp. read more

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My friend and I came recently to Ile Flottante for a celebratory meal. I picked this spot because it's rare to find a restaurant that offers a pre-fixe tasting menu that can accommodate different dietary restrictions, as my friend is vegetarian, while I can eat anything. I made reservations 2.5 weeks beforehand for a Wednesday dinner at 6:30. I was hoping that because I made my reservations early, we would have a better table, but we were seated at one of the few two person tables while I noticed a lot of other couples were seated at a much spacier 4 person table. Upon arrival, our server let us know that they are currently offering a 7 course pre-fixe menu for $90 pp, with an optional wine pairing available for $60 pp. We decided to do both and informed our server about my friend being vegetarian. Before going into the details of the meal, I want to write some thoughts on the overall experience. We enjoyed the food for the most part, except for 1-2 courses, and thought everything was very creative. However, I was hoping for more meat. For $90 pp, I would've wanted at least 2-3 courses where meat was the main, and we only got one with tuna. I kept waiting for a big meat dish with beef, duck, etc., and was disappointed when it never came. Service was phenomenal, as you'd expect from a restaurant like this. Our server was French and didn't know how to say everything in English sometimes when describing a course, and he would always check with the kitchen and let us know later. Our wine glasses were kept refilled if one course was taking longer to arrive and we finished the wine before the course was served. You don't feel rushed at all; we were here for about 3.5 hours total from start to finish as we were eating and drinking at a leisurely pace and didn't leave until close to 10. I did see some other tables around us going at a faster pace since they weren't doing the wine pairing. Because it's wintertime, our server mentioned the menu is very vegetable focused (not sure if that makes sense though??). Here's what we had: 1st course - pho with mushroom broth and beef tenderloin and king oyster mushrooms. I thought the broth flavor was just okay, but I really enjoyed the slices of mostly raw beef, as they were very tender 2nd course - bread with butter and some honey underneath. We both enjoyed the bread with the contrast between the savory butter and cheese inside and the honey on the outside. 3rd course - dual cauliflower dish. One dish had a buttermilk milk and sour cream-based sauce with cauliflower and caviar, while the the other was a blini with caviar, smoked fish, and cauliflower on top. We enjoyed both dishes. 4th course - cauliflower ice cream with caviar, served on top of ice to keep it cold. We both thought this was a weird dish and was our least favorite of the night. The cauliflower flavor was very strong, but it felt quite odd to eat it in ice cream form... 5th course - tuna tataki with brown rice wrapped in cabbage, served with turnips and a ginger sauce. This was my favorite course of the whole meal, as the tuna was fantastic with the sesame crust and went well with the rice and turnips. 6th course - salad with cabbage, beets, and endive. The beets went really well with the cabbage and the salted ricotta along the bottom. 7th course - dessert was raspberry ice cream with chocolate and fig bites as well as pepper jelly. I was initially very hesitant about the dessert as multiple items had pepper, but luckily I didn't taste much of it except as an aftertaste (though that was weird). Overall, we enjoyed the meal except for the cauliflower ice cream course. read more

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Prepare to drop some money here! We did the pre-planned tasting menu combined with wine pairings. The experience was total gourmet. Definitely for foodies. Each course was delivered with an artful story and explanation of its components. Made every course extra special. Ambiance is cool, like an indie film. read more

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TL;DR - if you can score the reservation go! Food creativity is what sets Île Flottante apart. Service is really good, but things slowed down after the savory courses. Ambiance and location might not be bougee enough, but it's not $200pp either. Did not do the wine pairing at $70, but thought the wines by the glass at $15 each fit the bill without breaking the bank. They are doing their 'Spring Menu', my fav was the sunchoke which is their take on poutine, mushrooms, and truffle. The miss (for me) was the platte cleansing course of toasted coconut ice cream with asparagus and strawberries. While I could nitpick about textures, acid, and salt, overall we're in Michelin star territory here. Best value for composed multi-course / pre-fixe in Montreal! read more

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Visited Ile flotante for my birthday and I was very disappointed. I was excited to try their 6 course menu as I have seen great reviews about it. The first course seafood soup with their homemade bread was DELICIOUS, I was in love on how good it was and set the bar really high for the other courses. Sadly it went downhill after that, the mushroom dumplings had almost no flavour at all, the rice/mayo/chicken/egg dish was too creamy and no special flavour at all I got tired of eating after 2 spoons, the duck was very heavy mostly after having a very heavy dish before and last the beef was another heavy plate and nothing in-between to cleanse the palate. The dessert was average, yes very well presented but a very simple vanilla cake that could almost taste like the costco one. The place itself is beautiful, however it took 50min wait to get our dessert, I don't think they have the staff to have so many tables. We weren't the only table waiting for that long for a dessert. The table beside us arrived an hour and a half after us and they finished their 5 course and were waiting at the same time for dessert than us. It took us 3 hours and half for the whole thing. We did not even had that many drinks that kept us there at one point we had nothing else to talk about ut was awkward, we were literally waiting on our phones. Kudos for the staff that kept their smiles and trying to make it all up but honestly not worth it at all. read more

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Went there for my bday dinner with a friend of mine. Reservation was at 10pm so quite late and I had smacked before going to was a bit full by dessert time. Nevertheless, food was amazing! I had been previously when it was called Trois Singes de Montavie and it was equally delicious (except cheaper). The dishes are small but still quite filling by the end of dinner. I must say that the homemade oatmeal bread was my favourite...a hint sweet, soft and warm. Still drooling thinking about it. The restaurant uses seasonal ingredients which is nice and fresh. There was a fish made with cucumber that I also enjoyed very much considering the fact that I am not a fan of cucumbers. Must say that the service was also great. My napping was folded for me every time I came back from the bathroom. They probably don't do it as often during the earlier services since there must be a lot more people but thought it was attentive from the staff. Wine pairing was also very affordable compared to other restaurants with tasting menu offerings. Wine pairing was $60 vs $80+ at other restaurants so definitely a must! Thé plates are beautifully decorated. They looked as good as they tasted! I would definitely go back! read more

Île Flottante - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Saw this restaurant on an Eater list and decided to give it a try. SO glad we did, because it was honestly the best meal I've ever eaten. The chefs tasting menu had seven amazing courses, each one filled with flavor and seasonal ingredients. As with most tasting menus, I would recommend that you're not a picky eater if you opt to eat here. That being said, they can accommodate certain dietary restrictions here for you. I understand the menu changes with the seasons, and it makes me wish I lived closer so I could try it each time. We had flounder ceviche served in hollowed out kohlrabi, an amazing veggie/seafood take on Italian wedding soup, a little salad with fresh lobster meat in it, an incredible mushroom dish, a giant artichoke ravioli, a "pre-dessert" palate cleanser with lemon, yogurt, cuke & Thai basil (I know it sounds like a weird mixture, but it was so so tasty), and the chef's take on blueberry pancakes with ice cream. All of it very veggie forward, but not lacking one bit of flavor - each dish was bursting with color and exquisite taste. They also had three flavored cocktail specials, two of which we tried: strawberry/celery (which was perfectly smoked and flavors were balanced so well), cucumber, and jalapeño. Service was outstanding - they pace it just right and each server is knowledgeable (in both English and French) on the dish being placed in front of you. A quiet restaurant in a cute Montreal neighborhood, I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a food experience. read more

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Do wish I could've recorded the wait staff's detailed description of each dish--since the words themselves are inviting and delicious. We decided to get a bottle instead of the wine pairing just to make things simple. Each dish was marvelous. You won't come out disgustingly full and I read people's complaint about the lack of protein. This is not a hamburger or steak joint, go elsewhere for that and give the planet a break. The restaurant very simply allow one to see how we can eat differently w/o so much MEAT and still be able to experience a transcendent meal. The neighborhood is still a lively real community of residents and small businesses. Definitely worth a try. There were complaints about the wine list. While it's highlighting particular places that are outside of the traditionally well known wine regions, this hopefully allow the restaurant to retain a lower accessible wine price range. The bottle we got was not marked up in the usual 3x the price but only 2x. I appreciate that effort. Service was impeccable and food terrific. 7 course tasting menu around $100 per person read more

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Spectacular food!! Beyond!! Tasting menu on par with The French Laundry and Lazy Bear. The setting is unassuming but don't let that fool you - the dishes are next level! Each member of the staff was knowledgeable and very present. We added the wine pairing and the sommelier would describe each wine in detail - top notch. The restaurant offers both vegetarian and vegan options - which is so welcome and appreciated. I had vegan and my dinner partner had the regular menu. Each and every single course was delicious, inventive, surprising and unique. Thank you Chef Sean and your wonderful team. Simply a must visit when in Montreal. Do not miss. read more

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Superb. This neighborhood place is a total gem.... the most sophisticated food served in a rustic sort of minimalist chic atmosphere with service that is simply perfect. We ventured here based on our research of the foodie sites for Montreal and they were spot on. The beauty of the tasting options is that each person can select a different number of courses so for example, I had a 3 course menu that dovetailed nicely with my husband's 5 courses and I was able to taste his dishes. They also permitted us to do one wine pairing and they split each pour between two glasses which is just so nice for people like us who really enjoy pairings but cannot consume so much wine in one sitting. They prepare daily cocktail specials which are recited by the servers and our choices were sublime. Herbaceous, gorgeous, and they went down so easy! You can really tell that the entire staff is a family affair with each person helping the other out and the dishes are described and delivered on point by a different person for each course. Somehow it doesn't feel disjointed but rather completely in sync. The female owner is the front of the house and the male owner is in the kitchen. He also does all of his own desserts. The menu highlights vegetables like I've never seen done. This makes it perfect for any type of eater. We had one fish dish which was lovely, but the vegetable are the real stars here. The presentation is also art on a plate. The tasting comes with dessert and even after all of that, they are able to convince you to order the signature ile flottante which is changed up often with the chefs own twist. Outstanding. I can't wait to come back the next time we are in town. It's a bummer we are 5 hours away or I would be a regular here! Don't miss this superstar. read more

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This was absolutely phenomenal, went in not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. Incredible food, amazing service, wonderful drinks and a perfect atmosphere. read more

A true gastronomic experience! My husband and I each partook in the 7 course tasting menu, and we were wowed by the nuanced flavours and inventive dishes. Each dish is a surprise, as nothing is posted on the menu. It adds to the charm and mystique. The restaurant is located almost adjacent to the famous St Viateur bagel shop, and it's in a historic stretch of the city. It's an apt spot for them, as they are a stronghold in the food making business, along with their famous neighbors. All dishes are immaculately presented and visually stunning, and the staff do a great job of explaining each dish. Come here to be pampered by a tantalizing array of savory dishes. We had an amuse bouche, eggplant terrine, endive salad, lentil dish, walleye fish, maple syrup dessert (quite outstanding!), French toast and the Île Flottante dessert. read more

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Dined here several weeks ago. The service was excellent. The food was fine, not mind-blowing as I had hoped for, but it IS only $90pp for the 8 course tasting menu. I was expecting more meat and was pretty disappointed. My favorite dish was the 1st dish of veggies in a light green sauce. The fish was cooked well but a bit bland. The lobster salad was overpowered by the heavy, tart dressing. The fruit dessert was tart as well, and these two unbalanced dishes were my least favorite. DO NOT get the $60pp wine pairing. It was mostly crap wines, and I should've realized that given the inexpensive price tag. I know they need to make some kind of profit, but we just wasted most of it. Please change the wine selection! read more

A few years ago my wife and I had one of the most memorable food experiences of our lives at Ile Flottante, so we made a special trip back up for my birthday, and they actually exceeded my already very high expectations. The food was incredible, the wine pairings were inspired, unusual, and perfectly complimented the complex and deep flavors of each beautiful course. I am baffled that this place doesn't have any Michelin stars yet, but I am sure they will soon. read more

I've eaten numerous times at Ile Flottante. The food is always creative in both flavor and texture, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is full of friendly enjoyment. I used to go on corporate junkets, to Europe, South America, etc. Had allegedly superb three star Michelin meals in many places. None were as tasty and fun to eat as Ile Flottante. read more

AMAZING! My boyfriend and I went to Ile Flottante for our Thanksgiving dinner this year. I made the reservation ahead of time over open table and had to confirm a few days before arriving to the area. When we arrived to the restaurant they had cute name placards set up for all of the premade reservations. We were greeted by the friendly wait staff and seated. The space was wonderful - all black walls from ceiling to the floor, with black tables. This helped to ensure that guests attention was paid to the most important part of the experience - the food. We opeted for the 5 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was absolutely spectacular. The wines paired nicely with the menu. The menu was mostly vegetarian. There was a few meat items - smoked trout in the first meal and duck in the 4th dish. Overall, the dishes were super flavorful. The wait staff was friendly and nice. Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking to have a high end meal in the Montreal area! read more

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Bottom Line: Loved the food, hated the restaurant The food is fantastic without being precious, pretentious, or fuzzy. This place would be a good take-out restaurant. Here's the problem: 1. The atmosphere is horrendous. It reminds me of Applebee's that ghastly US suburban chain restaurant with the throbbing music and ubiquitous TVs. Ile Flottante is so loud it is impossible to have a conversation in the place. That is compounded by the next problem: 2. The pacing of the meal is glacial. When we entered the restaurant, the waitress was 23 years old. By the time we left, she was 75. People are sitting there forever waiting for the next (of a 6 course meal) to come out. Unfortunately, as presently constituted, this restaurant will never make it despite having great food. By my calculaton, the place is loosing $15K per month because they cannot get to break-even--their check sizes are too small and they don't turn tables, perhaps by design. It is a shame. They are so close, but just have not figured out the right formulation to have a successfull and profitable restaurant. read more

If your reservation at 6pm, DO NOT arrive earlier in winter as they will not let you in to accommodate a freezing -30celsius (we arrived at 5:53pm). We took the 5 courses dinner. Only one meat course. All of which are on the light side so you might be left (very) hungry at the end of the night. read more

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Just a truly atrocious experience. If your food isn't particularly inventive, why are you being cagey? Is it because you're worried no one will come eat at your mediocre restaurant if there's no manufactured excitement? Why don't you show a menu on the website? Is that how you lure people to come. Not worth anyone's time. The service was also horrendous...had a reservation and they made us wait for 30 min before we were seated. read more

Wonderful evening at Île Flottante. The service was attentive and well-matched to our mood, and the vegetarian fare surprising, creative, and a pleasure for the senses. I loved that they offered a plant-based option as well. I would highly recommend this cozy and unpretentious resto in the heart of the Mile End. read more

We chose the 5 course menu - great service - cocktails were different and exciting - food was mostly vegetables except for one course but I didn't miss the meat because the dishes were delicious - don't expect to get out before 2 hours for the 5 course read more

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The most amazing tasting menu with stunning wine pairing and such a personal waitstaff!

This is the restaurant Les Deux Singe de Montarvie with a different name and a different decor. No more pictures of monkeys on the walls lol. The owner, chef and staff are all the same. The first time I went to Les Deux Singes was a few years ago and it blew my mind. The second time I went I was less impressed because the menu was Asian fusion and I didn't like that. Nonetheless I was excited to come back and try this restaurant under a different name. It definitely lived up if not surpassed my expectations! I got the Warsaw cocktail which was so good! It contained vodka, calvados, apple juice, rosemary syrup, lemon juice and bitters. I was worried that the rosemary taste would overpower everything else but it wasn't the case. It was strong but also a bit sweet but not too sweet. It was perfect. Basically there's no food menu and you have to choose either the three, five or seven course tasting menu. We chose three because choosing the five course meant getting two extra veggie courses which did not appeal to me whatsoever. Plus $45 for a three course meal is a steal! It's like going to a fancy resto during mtl a table! Before the first course we got an amuse bouche. Basically it was a slice of beet (aka beet carpaccio) with marscapone on top and caramelized hazelnuts. It was so delicious! I only eat beets because it's healthy but if beets were always cooked this way I probably would eat a whole lot more of it!! Plus I love when I get extra stuff besides what is written on the menu. Next came the duck ravioli with foie gras sauce and a mushroom tapenade. I think there might have been some spinach in there as well. This was my favorite dish of the night. The pasta was so fresh and the sauce was so rich. My boyfriend's favorite was the next course which was the veal with blue cheese on top and grilled veggies. The veal was actually pretty thick and it melted in your mouth. I personally love blue cheese but for those of you who don't, don't worry it doesn't have a very strong blue cheese taste. The veal was amazing! The grilled veggies however did nothing for me. Lastly my boyfriend ordered the île flottante dessert which was $8 extra. It was like a fancy banana split but the bananas were sliced up and they were at the bottom of the plate with ice cream, pomegranate and a caramel coulis on top. This was definitely the better of the two desserts. I had the dessert that came with tasting menu. It was a slice of pineapple with pineapple sorbet and dark chocolate ganache. It was very pretty to look at. It wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing. It was a bit too much pineapple overload for me. Considering everything before it was outstanding I expected the same from my dessert even though I'm not really a dessert person to begin with. That being said I would definitely come back. It's such a cute little restaurant and the food is delicious and pretty affordable! The menu changes every 2-3 months. Go if you haven't already!! read more

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For me, this is hands down the best restaurant in Montreal. Creative, varied dishes in a professional and cozy environment make up for the best dinners. I love going back here to discover their seasonal menu and be impressed all over again. I've never been disappointed. The price is also quite reasonable, especially for the quality of dishes delivered. I love the 'let us surprise you' formula. They also adapt the dishes for vegetarians so nicely that I've been thinking of asking for the vegetarian menu a few times, since the plates presented were so great too! I recommend trying this, 100%. read more

They just opened friday the 27th of October, the place expanded having acquired the lease to the neighboring space. It's quaint and calm. You neither feel stuffed nor do you feel too exposed, the seating arrangement is spacious and even when full the restaurant doesn't feel busy. I opted for the 5 course set menu (you had the choice of 3 for 45$, 5 for 68$ and 7 for 85$). The meals were a combination of fresh market ingredients of whatever is in season. There was a dish of duck ravioli, braised pork, spigarello, mushrooms and a delicious squash seaweed. I have attached some pictures of the new restaurant and menu. (Which, according to the server will change every 6-9 weeks or so) I highly recommend you try it. Ps. Try the warsaw cocktail it's strong and surprisingly good (12$) read more

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A group of 6 arrived at 6pm , just as the restaurant was opening, on a Thursday evening. Service was prompt. We could choose between 3, 5 or 7 course meal, but there was not an option for an a la cart menu. All 6 of us tried the 5 course meal. Food was pretty good. The veal was tender and juicy but the sauce was disappointing. The duck ravioli could have been perfect except it was too salty. Vegetarian dishes, surprisingly, stole the show - Dessert dish, mushroom dish, and beet dish were absolutely wonderful. 4/5 stars. Next time I would opt for 3 course meal and stick with vegetarian options. Atmosphere: casual and unpretentious. Dark modern feel. Overall, good. read more

Île Flottante - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This is the best restaurant I've ever been to. Here is the part where I say "and let me tell you, I've been to restaurants before, I don't just eat Doritos and convenience store ham sandwiches every day," but seriously though I've been to some restaurants before, haha. You know like for example, we ate at Liverpool House the night before Ile Flottante (which seems to be a pretty well known joint in the city), and it didn't even come close. The food here is beautifully presented, and has inventive flavors and textures, yet somehow, is also comforting - I can't call it "comfort food" because it was also really sophisticated but it felt like a hug for your mouth at the same time. Our server was very knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines, and she was friendly and helpful but not overbearing, basically she was the perfect server and it seemed like that was the case for the entire staff. We got the 5 course meal with wine pairing, if you don't drink alcohol obviously skip the wine pairing but GET IT otherwise, even if you think you don't like wine that much. Each dish was complimented perfectly by the wine, and we got to taste wines we never would have found otherwise - some were effervescent, some earthy, one was a little bit funky, but each was delicious. Even dessert came with a mini cocktail - when you tasted the dessert by itself it was lovely, but then a sip of the cocktail alongside made your mouth explode (in a good way). My description falls short, just go there, it's a really special place. read more

Île Flottante - Tomato flan paired with an amazingly soft tomato topped bread. Too much tomato you say? It was not too much tomato. - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Went here with very high expectations. Didn't come out amazed. We were two people and had the 3 course menu with an extra 5$ to try the scallops dish. The amuses bouche was a carrot cake. Good taste and the crème fraîche was good but this was more of a sweet dish and would have preferred something salty to begin with. The king oyster mushroom was my favourite dish. So tasty but not enough!! The scallop dish was ok. Nothing special. And I am a huge scallop lover The duck was very good. The figs made the dish special but again portions were too small. The desert was an almond cake with ice cream and meringue. Nice but nothing to write home about. All in all I was happy with the visit but the portions were too small for the price. I wouldn't go back. read more

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The food & wine pairing was excellent! Ofcourse pricy but an amazing experience. Service was great and the atmosphere was awsome. Overall excellent time had here read more

Île Flottante - Coruse two with egg on top - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Nice place and very attentive service. I like the fact they have a tasting menu and everything is a surprise, although it may not be for everyone. Their mushroom gnocchi is to die for, if you a big fan of mushroom you'll be happy to have that on your plate. Each plate is nicely presented and pretty to look at. It's a good place to check out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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While the food was very unique and something's were amazing, the service was ridiculously slow. Our reservation was at 630 and we didn't get our first course (of 5) until 715. We actually left before desert because at 915 we still had just received course 4. They did comp us a couple of drinks but 4 courses over almost 3 hours is way too slow. read more

A true Gem! In every city there are hidden treasures where true greatness in food and drink can be found. In this small unspoken restaurant they have it all. The menu is set and all you pick are the number of courses and then you can chose a wine pairing or not. We were delighted by the creativity, quality, and amazing taste as each was presented. I have been to Michelin stared restaurants and this place surpasses many of them. Also need to tip my hat to their cocktail maker, Emile. He is a true genius, one of the best I have seen. read more

Everything is 100% good,so save room on your main course because,the dessert is delicious.My husband says the wine is amazing. read more

Île Flottante - Sous-vide artichoke heart with cheddar and arugula oil - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Très bon. On y découvre des nouvelles saveurs. Sommelier sur place et ambiance cozy dans un quartier hip.

FRI AUG 23rd: Incredible and One of the best restaurant experiences everrr (spoiled to have tried many). With so many amazing Montreal choices Im so so glad I ended up with this choice. Blown away. Not only the most gorgeous colorful and botanical presentation by chef and team but the most exquisite tasting as well. Front of house was warm and enthusiastic too which added to the overall charm....Perfect Perfect. (each had the 7 courses, shared wine pairings:) I could not imagine a better night....thank you to the wonderful team;) read more

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This cute little restaurant is simply incredible. The food is delicious. We had the duck ravioli with foie gras and scallops ceviche with kiwi as an appetizer. Needless to say the foie gras mousse is so good that we wiped the dish with the warm bread that was brought to our table at the beginning of the dinner. Main course consisted of the famous braised pork belly and catch of the day. Don't miss the pork belly dish, it has an amazing combination of ingredients. The catch of the day was grouper served with tiny baby potatoes and bacon, bacon baby, a fish dish with bacon can't go wrong and this one was outstanding! For dessert I had the caramelized endive with goat cheese and citrus, which for my surprise is listed as an appetizer in the online menu. Appetizer or dessert the endive was great. The other choice was the chocolate mousse with cherries, my favourite! The cocktails in this resto are made with love, spicy caesar with a white pickle and old fashioned with amaretto were certainly perfect choices to kick off the dinner. The small list of wines is carefully selected, it is rare to find sauvignon blanc with so much character as the one we chose to go along with our food. Last but not least the service is great. As the pause between the different courses was a little bit long the sweet staff brought us single dumpling as amuse-bouche to consume while waiting. I'm coming back for more and next time I'll be sitting at the bar to observe how this magic food is prepared! read more

Île Flottante - Bloody Caesar, spicy and delish - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I cannot ask for a better place to eat in Montréal. The atmosphere is almost as funky as the restaurant's name. An X-ray observation lamp with two monkey heads and what appears to be an X-ray film of a hip can be spotted on the wall of this hipster garage restaurant. Very nice touch indeed. We started off with cocktails. I had the amaretto kumquat old fashioned which was amazing! Different from the traditional but worth breaking the rules to explore something more refreshing. Also to mention that our server was very helpful and understanding throughout our entire stay. Every dish was presented like a gem and tasted like heaven. Each element on the plate went so well with each other. If every restaurant offered food as good as Les Deux Singes de Montarvie, the world would be in a better place If someone asked me where they should go eat in Montréal - Les Deux Singes de Montarvie would be my answer. read more

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I was completely amazed by the menu for the night. The menu was thoughtfully put together and very creative. Dishes consisted of mostly vegetables, fruits, and some seafood and every bite was bursting of flavors and textures. Never have I thought food can taste this good without any meat. It was all very appealing to look at and the service was attentive. This place is one of my top favorites on the list. A must try! read more

The food was very disappointing... Overcooked fish, dry chicken, no red meat, underwhelming flavours in all. There were no real standout dishes and some I couldn't even finish. The menu specifies to say if you have food intollerences, but they made no changes at all. The hostess was very rude, though the waiter who was serving was really nice and did try. Drinks were good, but had to go eat somewhere else after. read more