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.
Bonaparte is described across reviews as a refined Old Montreal destination for classic French cuisine, offering a romantic candlelit atmosphere and attentive, professional service. The menu shines with dishes such as duck confit, duck breast with maple syrup and wild berries, lamb shank, beef bourguignon, veal chop, and foie gras, with standout lobster bisque and desserts like profiteroles and chocolate mousse, all complemented by a superb wine list and thoughtfully paired tasting menus that many guests consider well worth the splurge. The setting is consistently praised for elegance, a quiet, intimate ambiance, and old world charm, making it ideal for special occasions and romantic dinners. While some guests note price considerations and occasional delays or variability in seasoning, the prevailing impression is that Bonaparte delivers excellent food, memorable service, and a standout Montreal dining experience that keeps visitors returning.
We stayed at the Hotel Bonaparte & decided to dine in for dinner downstairs.
We ordered off the menu a la carté instead of doing the tasting, which also seemed delicious.
Started off with the soup of the day which was a celery & leek soup that they served to us in 2 plates as we were sharing.
For apps we ordered the homemade smoked salmon & the mushroom ravioli, both were so tasty. I'm a bit biased for any dish that has mushrooms & salmon haha.
For mains we shared the scallop delight & one of the specials, which was a hanger steak. You can never go wrong with a buttery scallop & grilled veggies. The steak in it's jus was 👌👌.
For dessert we ordered the chocolate soufflé, which takes about 20mins to prepare. The servers & manager were so accommodating of our baby & even offered to bring us our dessert while we went upstairs to feed our baby. We ended up coming back down & finishing up the soufflé there but it was a nice offer from them.
Ended off the night not being overly full, which is always a great feeling!
We were expecting far better food based on reviews & a recommendation from the hotel concierge. Both our appetizers & entrees were rather bland. The soufflé was very good. We waited quite a while for our entrees. Our very pleasant waiter actually apologized before we said anything. The restaurant was rather noisy. Not worth the price.
Sep 11, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
The perfect place , from the host , server (SARA) & the food runners , so friendly, great service, food , atmosphere, design, lighting, looking forward to going back my next visit to Montreal…also it's in a hotel …
An old-world style restaurant with a surprisingly varied menu. Something for everyone, fancy, simple, vegan, gluten-free, & adventurous. Impeccable service, relaxed atmosphere & reasonable prices for a fancy French restaurant.
With a gluten-free dinner they serve a fabulous gluten-free bread. Also, for non drinkers there are a wide selection of mocktails.
It connected with the hotel Bonaparte, which is a boutique hotel.
We just had drinks at the bar here for an hour, but it was pleasant. We stayed at hotel Bonaparte for a weekend, so it was nice to have a high quality restaurant downstairs.
The cocktails were good & the service was quick. Our bartender was quick & professional.
We'd love to come back & try dining here sometime!
The hotel W hotel concierge recommended this restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. We tried the tasting menu, & it was below average, the flavors just didn't hit the spot. Honestly, it wasn't worth the money. The atmosphere was also just okay, nothing special. Overall, a disappointing experience
There are two restaurants that are our favorites in Montreal. Those are Bar George & Restaurant Bonaparte. Bar George has been our favorite for the last few years. Our all-time favorite has been closed for more than 10 years & that was known as the Beaver Club. Bar George has tried to kind of make itself similar to that but unfortunately I'm noticing it's a little bit not quite what it used to be. I would have to say our current favorite is Restaurant Bonaparte. It is located in the Napoleon Bonaparte hotel. Where is Bar George is what you'd call British, restaurant Bonaparte is full on French. When you sit here you're in a nice white dining room with crisp white linens. True high-end French dining. For my course I had the filet mignon topped with a nice large lobe of foie gras. It really doesn't get much better than that. There are high-end steakhouses such as Joe Beef etc. the food in those places is excellent but the noise can be very distracting. Add Bonaparte you have the epitome of fine dining. The staff knows your likes & dislikes. You are exceptionally well cared for in that restaurant. It has become our favorite now. Seafood, Steak, Pork & Duck dinners are all wonderfully prepared. The desserts are simply elegant without being over the top. We found the Profiterole to be among the best we've had anywhere. It is a fairly expensive restaurant among the most expensive we were at during our vacation. But this kind of fine quality dining attention to detail does not come cheap.
Mar 3, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Charming boutique hotel in a great location of Old Montreal. Restaurant & bar are terrific. Staff could not be nicer & more accommodating. Been staying here for over 25 years.
To be honest, we initially made a reservation here because we wanted to stay close to our hotel, but Bonaparte was the perfect meal to end our honeymoon trip. We both did the tasting menu, & I also added the wine pairing. Everything we tried was delicious & well-portioned. The wines were all well paired & our waitress did a lovely job explaining each match. The service, ambiance, & food were all excellent - I can't recommend this restaurant enough. We would certainly go back.
Incredible from start to finish. Was in Montreal for a quick weekend visit. Spouse decided on a last minute client dinner & I was lucky enough to find a spot for 4 at Bonaparte on a Friday night. The original table assigned to us was in a busy area so our guests requested a quieter location & the staff at Bonaparte couldn't have been more gracious. After just a short wait, they seated us in the back with a perfect table for 4. 3 of us opted for the tasting menu. Service from their team was impeccable & the food was amazing in all facets (presentation, flavours & textures). Our reservation was at 8PM & we ended up spending almost 4 hours there., time just flew by. The atmosphere is very relaxing. We were never rushed or hurried. Very nice experience for the entire party. This is a must do when in Montreal. We would travel back to Montreal just to experience Bonaparte again & perhaps even stay at the adjacent hotel. Merci beaucoup!!!
Dec 9, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Lovely hotel in superb location. It's what you're looking for when seeking an Old Montreal experience. It's true that the bed is firm but we like that & the pillows were perfect. The sheets felt luxurious. It can get noisy on Saturday night & the towels could be better. Parking was a breeze next door & cost about 75$ for two nights. All in all, will be back!
I went there twice in a row. It's an amazing restaurant! A hidden gem if you may. The meat dishes are delicious & tender. The duck breast & the lamb rack are heavenly. I'm going for a third time tomorrow! Oh yes it's not cheap but worth every penny! Same premium service & food as Vegas 5 star hotel restaurants but just half of the price! Worth it!
Mes amies & moi sommes allées souper au restaurant Bonaparte pour mon anniversaire! Dès que nous sommes rentrées, l'ambiance & le décor chic de l'hôtel nous ont tout de suite fait bonne impression! Mathieu, notre serveur a fait preuve d'un service irréprochable & d'une gentillesse incroyable! Avant de commencer, des serviettes chaudes imbibées d'huile essentielles nous ont été fournies pour se désinfecter les mains. Ensuite, Mathieu nous a fait part de ses suggestions personnelles tout en nous expliquant les principales composantes de ses plats préférés! Comme c'était mon anniversaire, j'ai eu le droit à une bougie « étincelle » sur mon dessert :) (belle attention) Nous avons commandé les raviolis de champignons, le tartare de boeuf & l'émulsion de pétoncles & de crevettes comme entrées & tout était délicieux! Je recommande de choisir les raviolis si vous voulez une entrée à partager. J'enlève une étoile, car les plats principaux que nous avons choisi: jarret d'agneau & canard étaient un peu ordinaires. Comme desserts, nous avons commandé tarte aux pommes, gâteau au fromage & mon amie voulait une salade de fruits & bien qu'elle n'était pas sur le menu, Mathieu a su répondre à sa demande! Le coup de coeur a définitivement été la tarte aux pommes :) Bref! Je reviendrai définitivement pour essayer d'autres plats sur la carte & je retiens une expérience mémorable & luxueuse au restaurant Bonaparte, surtout grâce au service de Mathieu & à la qualité des plats! (
Atmosphere... The resto is inside hotel Bonaparte. The set up is nice with proper table cloth, wine glasses, cloth napkin but average quality cutlery. The wine glasses could be of better quality especially when the wine list is quite good though not exhaustive. This resto is suitable for business discussion or client entertainment. Service... Our waitress is knowledgeable & attentive. Unfortunately, the resto does not have a sommelier (given its wine list) so our waitress tried her best to double up but it shows her lack of knowledge & experience in that field. Food... In general good, unfortunately for me, my lamb shank was dry & kind of burnt, making it a kind of leathery skin on the outside. They did offer to change it & so I ordered a filet mignon as it was quick to cook since my family members are almost finished with their main course. All in, this resto would merit a 3.5 stars over 5
Jun 29, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Wow! What a gem. The staff was amazing! The facilities were very comfortable. We loved being served prosecco on our check-in. We also loved the continental breakfast that was in a basket outside our door the next morning. It is in a wonderful location in Old Montreal. We were right near Notre Dame Cathedral. The restaurant was nothing short of a dream! We found the parking in the area gave us easy access to the hotel
Excellent restaurant. La nourriture est excellente. Les servie A+ du maître d'hôtel, serveur au "buzboy". Les vin était très bon mais les accord aurait pu être meilleur. On dirait que l'accord était fait avec les arome secondaires ex. Aromates dans la sauce au lieu de primaire ex. Agneau mi-saignant. Le menu dégustation est très copieux on a partagé & ma conjointe a prix entre & plat principal & c'était un peu trop. On va y retourner. Un an plus tard. Toujours très satisfait, je dirait les accords mets vin était mieux réussi cette. Parfait pour les occasions spéciales.
(En Français ci-dessous) I rarely say this but mark my words ,wish i could rate more than 5 stars on every categories for this place. The staff is incredible from the very moment you step foot inside. The food was delicious & incredibly reasonably priced for the luxurious service & experience received. From the ambiance to the decor ,the food, the staff, the cocktails, if you are looking for a fine dining experience without making your wallet cry , do yourself a favor & give this place a try, i will be back & next time try the hotel iteself as well. Je dis rarement cela, mais notez mes mots, j'aimerais pouvoir noter plus de 5 étoiles dans toutes les catégories de cet endroit. Le personnel est incroyable dès le moment où vous entrez. La nourriture était délicieuse & à un prix incroyablement raisonnable pour le service luxueux & l'expérience reçue. De l'ambiance à la décoration, en passant par la nourriture, le personnel, les cocktails, si vous recherchez une expérience gastronomique sans faire pleurer votre portefeuille, rendez-vous service & essayez cet endroit, je reviendrai & la prochaine fois, essayez l'hôtel lui-même aussi.
This restaurant is something special! First, it is in a beautiful setting with lovely lighting. George our waiter extraordinaire, made our whole evening delightful. Professional & knowledgable he helped on suggestions in the specials & truly seemed to care about our dining experience. He has such joy in his being!! Maxime, the bartender, delivered an excellent Sarah to pair with my veal. & Agile was attentive to clear our plates at just the right moment, never being intrusive or rushing us. The entire staff at this restaurant (& hotel) is beyond wonderful. The best of the best. They appear to truly enjoy their work & their customers. Don't hesitate a moment to come & have a splendid dinner, wonderful wine, super soufflé & mostly an appreciation for a staff that genuinely enjoys what they do.
Très bonne nourriture mais je n'y retournerai jamais.
Nous sommes chanceux d'avoir plein de bons restaurateurs qui offrent une très belle gamme au niveau de l'art culinaire. Mais cela veut aussi dire qu'il faut faire attention au service parce que c'est vraiment l'aspect qui va faire revenir le client. J'imagine que leur clientèle régulière est établie parce que nous c'était notre première fois & on a pas du tout fait attention à s'assurer qu'on reviendrait.
On s'est fait asseoir par la maitre d'hotel qui semble être aussi la directrice. Honnêtement quand on m'a dit que c'était la directrice je n'en revenais pas. On s'est fait jugé, regarder de haut en bas, je me disais mais pour qui elle se prend l'hôtesse merde & pour savoir qu'enfin de compte c'était la directrice!!! Nous sommes allés trois amis, on a vriment apprécié la nourriture & j'y serais absolument retourné avec des amis ou de la famille & après mon expérience, pas question. C'est SNOB, ça se prend pour d'autres, c'est vieux & ça a complètement gâché l'expérience.
