Le Filet

M&S

3.0

Disappointing experience, especially for the price.

We were initially seated outside & the hostess told us that we would be moved inside as soon as a table became available. Imagine our surprise when a party of four who arrived after us & was also seated outside was moved inside shortly after they sat down. When we asked about it, we were told that because they were a party of four, they had priority over us. We were also told that the hostess had not communicated our request to our waiter.

Unfortunately, our waiter's response made us feel as though we were being unreasonable for even bringing it up. He eventually offered us another table, but when I asked where it was located, he simply shrugged his shoulders in a way that came across as,'It's a table-take it or leave it.' Not exactly the welcoming service you would expect.

Our waiter was otherwise attentive, & there was certainly no shortage of fresh plates & cutlery throughout the meal. However, he repeatedly came over & moved the menus from the chairs onto the table, seemingly trying to prompt us to order. This happened despite the fact that we were continuously ordering throughout the evening. The restaurant was not particularly busy, so the repeated pressure to order made us feel unnecessarily rushed.

As for the food, it was okay, but it felt like the chef was trying a little too hard to make the dishes complicated. Multiple fresh herbs competing for attention, chorizo paired with octopus, & other combinations that seemed to add complexity without necessarily adding flavour. For the price point, I expected more.

The washrooms were also incredibly cramped. They seem to have been designed for stick figures-you can barely get into the stall & close the door without practically straddling the toilet or touching the toilet & the wall.

Overall, the service wasn't terrible & there were some positives, but the experience didn't justify the prices or the hype for me. There are too many places offering better food & a more welcoming experience at this price point.

Jean-Sebastien

5.0

Exceptionnel du début à la fin!

Enzo

5.0

I liked it, food is good. No further compliments.

Denis

4.0

Pour une première visite, à l'occasion d'un anniversaire, c'était divin. Un menu élaboré & exécuté de façon hautement gastronomique & originale. Le carpaccio de pieuvre était une oeuvre d'art, le tartare de thon avec une touche asiatique succulent & les pétoncles en gaspachio tout simplement uniques. Quant aux carrés à l'érable, tout simplement mémorables. Le service est aussi remarquable par le soin de l'hôtesse & la synchronisation avec la cuisine (exception d'une attente trop longue pour la facture). Une belle découverte.

Lara

5.0

Can't remember the last time I gave 5*, but this place deserved it. Delicious food, great service & a nice ambience. We came without reservations spontaneously upon arriving in Montreal, & it was a perfect welcome.

Dean

5.0

Just an all around great evening out ! Food was delicious / interesting / creative ; service was truly excellent in every way , attentive , knowledgeable & caring . Thank you Rose !
It was the highlight of our trip to Montreal! Can't wait to come back .

Scott

5.0

Been coming to Le Filet for years & it never disappoints, but the visit a couple weeks ago reminded me why it's still my favourite spot in the city. The sea bream crudo was as precise & delicate as I remember, with just the right acidity to wake up your palate before the mains. The room has this warm, low-lit energy on a weekday evening that feels intimate without being stuffy. Service was attentive without hovering, which is honestly harder to pull off than most restaurants realize.

Lise

4.0

Certains plats réussis au delà de nos attentes les rillettes de hareng fumé, les pétoncles par compte les linguini à l'encre de seiche mauvaise cuisson des pâtes ainsi que les gemelli des plats décevants. Le personnel offre un service irréprochable & constant dont Steven, Sarah, Guillaume pour ne nommer que ceux-ci.

Bruno

5.0

Les plats sont excellents & leur présentation remarquable. Le service est impeccable & convivial. Très belle expérience.

Dominic

4.0

Une belle cuisine surprenante & inventive. Le service de Guillaume & son équipe était impeccable. De bonnes recommandations de vins qui accompagnaient bien nos plats.