Welcome to Bonaparte restaurant! Imagine a stream of soft light focused on a single white orchid, set on a white tablecloth... Comfortable ambiance that invites you to settle in for the evening... Romantic little nooks for an intimate dinner... Contemporary décor within historic stone walls... And exquisite cuisine, prepared with French savoir-faire and showcasing the finest fresh regional products... At Bonaparte we are constantly trying our best to please you. After all it is all about the little details. Therefore we offer in additon to our À la Carte menu a Theater menu which is available during regular Centaur season from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and our Table d'Hôte. Gourmets in hurry can always count on us. If you desire to savour the chef's specialties, our Dégustation menu will seduce you.
Restaurant Bonaparte offers a timeless and romantic dining experience in Old Montreal, consistently praised for its elegant atmosphere and classic French cuisine. Guests frequently highlight the high quality of dishes such as the duck breast, lamb, and signature chocolate soufflé, while the professional and attentive service contributes to a welcoming, luxury feel. Whether visiting for a special celebration or a refined dinner, many patrons value the consistent attention to detail, the curated wine list, and the charming decor, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking a memorable meal in the heart of the city.
Excellent service & atmosphere. Food is mediocre. Ordered these dishes:
- smoked salmon
- soup of day (carrot & squash)
- mushroom ravioli
- lobster bisque
- onion soup
- salmon entree
- tofu entree
The first three were solid. The rest were thrash. The lobster bisque tasted like the lobster wasn't cleanly cooked. It smelled bad & didn't have flavor. The onion soup wasn't bad, but not good either. The salmon was completely overcooked & lacked flavor. The tofu itself was prepared poorly but the vegetables that came with it tasted fine.
Honestly for the price I was expecting a lot better-tasting French food.
We went here at the recommend of our friendly. We opted for the tasting.
The best dishes that we would order again were mushroom ravioli & duck breast. Everything else was quite disappointing. Lobster bisque. Lobster vanilla. Foie gras. Etc. overall the dishes were slightly under seasoned & under flavored. lacked the richness & nuance of French cuisine. Overall food was three stars.
The quantity of food was adequate. If you are a normal size male then you probably won't come out full. Though they serve the same dishes from their à la carte menu the portions are quite a bit smaller. The number of course doesn't make up for the portion size. So just heads up.
Service was attentive & friendly. Definitely five stars there.
May 30, 2026
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Amazing atmosphere, excellent service, & a very beautiful interior design. The food was absolutely delicious & the whole experience was outstanding. We tried the filet mignon & the grilled salmon, & I highly recommend both dishes. Everything was cooked perfectly & full of flavor. We also tried the crème brûlée & the chocolate mousse, & both desserts tasted absolutely incredible. Another great advantage is the parking located right next to the restaurant, which is very convenient, even though it is paid parking. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that I would gladly repeat & highly recommend.
Bonaparte is consistently a great experience. The service is always top notch & feels like such a luxury. My favorite dishes are the vanilla shrimp & scallops, the brie chicken entrée, & the profiteroles for dessert. They also have amazing French fries & cocktails.
Wonderful experience catered by a professional staff, the menu although being very stable, has had a rework in how the plates are served. Some great discoveries with their new dishes, overall eating at this restaurant is a very pleasant experience. The setting is a quaint dining room in old Montreal, white aesthetics & quiet.
Attention to detail is unique & precise, if you want to treat yourself & your loved ones I recommend the restaurant Bonaparte! In the area you will find the old port of Montreal, a theatre, group activities, on top of being great, it has amazing things around it
Good experience overall, however for the price, none of the dishes were impressive, some of them were either too sweet or missing salt. Service was great, & decor beautiful but the whole place smelled like seafood.
Restaurant Bonaparte is nice but unremarkable-nothing I ate was offensive, but nothing really impressed me.
Cocktail options are fun, & the cream of mushroom soup was very good. The plating on the entrees seemed a little tacky & unrefined. The lamb was well cooked & had good texture, though lacked flavor to me, & the chicken with brie similarly tasted like… chicken & brie, & nothing else. The duck was pretty good though in a very sweet sauce.
The desserts were standard, the chocolate mousse was a little disappointing as it didnt taste like they used real chocolate in it as opposed to powder, & was simply piped into a bowl.
The interior ambiance is very nice, & the service was good. While I think the food here is good, I believe there are better options around both for flavor & presentation of dishes
Amazing 5-course degustation menu with beautifully crafted dishes. The atmosphere is charming, quiet, & welcoming, & the staff are absolutely lovely. I've been here a couple of times & will definitely be back again!
