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.
Our 6th anniversary dinner at Bonaparte was nothing short of magical & perfect!
Six years ago to the day, during our honeymoon, (& during Covid) we celebrated at Bonaparte. This year, we returned & were incredibly touched to be seated at the very same table, where we even recreated our honeymoon photo. It made for an unforgettable evening.
A heartfelt thank you to George, whose genuine happiness for us was so sincere & contagious. His warmth, kindness, & generosity truly elevated the evening. The complimentary champagne toast he shared with us was an unexpected & deeply appreciated gesture that we'll never forget.
Our wonderful server, Sarah, was absolutely exceptional. Professional, attentive, gracious, & genuinely caring, she made every detail feel effortless & perfect.
The cuisine was, as always, world-class. Ruby's mushroom ravioli & leek & celery soup were outstanding, while my Filet Rossini & onion soup, paired with outstanding libations was simply perfection. We finished with the chocolate chip soufflé, which was the perfect ending to an extraordinary meal, the evening was truly a perfect 10 out of 10!
From the warm welcome at the front of the house to the talented culinary team behind the scenes, every member of the Bonaparte family made us feel celebrated & cared for, like their own family. Their hospitality, professionalism, & genuine kindness created memories we'll treasure for a lifetime.
Thank you, George, for your kindness & superb leadership. Thank you, Sarah, & the entire Bonaparte team, for making our anniversary so incredibly special. We left with full hearts, grateful spirits, & every reason to return again & again.
Amazing restaurant in the heart of old Montreal. We loved the food, the cocktails were great & we couldn't have asked for a better table. Top this off with literally perfect service & you have one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. We went two nights on a three night visit to Montreal. We will definitely be back. The Grand Marnier Souffle was the icing on the cake. Absolutely amazing.
Jul 17, 2026
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2e fois : toujours aussi bon & élégant.
Les cocktails & les plats sont top. L'ambiance musicale est 100% française. Zero attente pour nous ce soir. Un repas bouclé en 1h30.
Le soufflé est parfaitement exécuté.
Je recommande si vous chercher un bon français dans le Vieux-Montréal.
1ere fois : Magnifique expérience ! De l'entrée au dessert en passant par les cocktails & recommandations de vin de choix ! Un grand bravo à l'équipe qui nous fait sentir être des princes. Je recommande vivement le profiterole avec son choux maison. Un délice !!
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!
A must-do in Old Montreal. This cozy French restaurant had charm, warm ambiance, super delicious food, & an amazing staff! The staff were really friendly, fun, & knowledgeable about the menu & drink options. I tried Artic Char for the first time & now it's my absolute new favourite. My husband had duck confit cooked to perfection. The dessert souffle was not only delicious but also a beautiful treat! I highly recommend this restaurant!
Service is excellent & food is great. We really enjoyed the duck leg & duck breast. Chocolate chips soufflé takes 20min so order ahead. Convenient location from the Notre Dame.
This was an incredible fine dining experience. The wine list is a novel. Choosing our meal was hard because everything sounded amazing. We tried the duck breast & beef bourguignon, & they were incredible delicious. Prepared perfectly. The sweet potato puree that came with the duck was very tasty (I wanted much more of that). The only thing that disappointed was the Brussel sprout that came on each of our plates. But dessert more than made up for it. Their dessert cocktails were out of this world & the souffles are really a work of art. Great place for a fancy date night.
My wife loved her multi-course meal-she thought both the food & wine pairings were wonderful. I, however, didn't enjoy it as much. While the cuisine is clearly traditional French, I found the staff unhelpful when I asked for guidance on the menu, & the portions felt small for the price. The food was good but nothing stood out to me-except for the chocolate chip soufflé, which was truly excellent. Perhaps this is simply a matter of taste, but for me, it wasn't worth the cost.
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.
