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.
Our experience at Bonapart Restaurant on Valentine's Day was truly unforgettable. The chef curated a delightful menu that left our taste buds enchanted. The impeccable selection of wines complemented each dish perfectly. The staff, with their attentive & timely service, added an extra layer of charm to the evening. A special nod to the chef for crafting such culinary delights & to the waitstaff for their professionalism. The thoughtful gesture of presenting roses to all the ladies at the end of the dinner undoubtedly left a sweet lingering memory. Highly recommend Bonapart for a delightful dining experience.
Our experience was wonderful. The food was delicious & beautifully plated. Our waiter, Simon, was attentive yet discreet; we were on a timeline & he ensured we left on time. The decor was soothing & pleasant. The Grand Marnier soufflé was magnifique!
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Ambiance, Food, Drinks & Service top the chart in French Cuisine. George the Host, Simon, our server, & Iliya made our dining experience so amazing. Thank you 😊
An elegant, traditionally-french, high-class atmosphere, with top-notch food to match. The service was excellent, & they even went the extra mile to accommodate a special request to help mark a personal occassion (my warmest thanks to the staff for that). A truly excellent dining experience.
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Repas du Réveillon de Noël, accord mets-vins. C'etait vraiment excellent. Nous étions 3 & avons tous pris des plats différents proposés dans le menu spécial Noël. Tous étaient très bien présentés, élégants & goûteux. La serveuse était très très professionnelle quant aux explications des vins, très souriante & sympathique. On a adoré. De plus le restaurant est chaleureux avec une belle cheminée.
To date, the best dining experience my wife & I have been to! We've eaten in many restaurants around the world & this is our favorite so far. Awesome service, food, & ambiance.
Five star for sure from the drink list to the French dishes & for the very professional friendly staff I ordered rainbow trout , 🤤 creamy crispy outside & juicy,sweet meat inside. Highly recommend
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Very nice dining experience for my family. The atmosphere & design of the restaurant were great. I really recommend the lobster salad & the roasted duck breast. The lobster was cooked to perfection paired with a delicious maple syrup dressing. The duck breast was cooked to a perfect doneness, was juicy, had a crispy skin, & was paired with a flavorful maple dressing. Our waitress Sheila was also very friendly, knowledgeable, & added to the experience.
It was a wonderful experience! No wonder it is the best restaurant in Montréal. I loved almost everything. Dress something nice, you will feel like a King/Queen. It took us about 1hr & 40mins to complete the tasting menu. First of all, the atmosphere was beautiful. The music, the walls, the tables, the menu, & the plating went very well together. The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated with dried cirtus. I had to take pictures up close. Servers were very professional & attentive. It was a busy night, but they all had a smile on their face & looked very happy working there. Clumsy me, I dropped the butter knife as soon as I got to my seat. I was so embarrassed, but the servers replaced it right away without us asking or getting their attention. Now, the food, we tried the tasting menu, & it was an awesome choice. My husband & I ordered different things & shared them. Salad & lobster bisque - both were great choices; Salmon was no doubt, Duck Foie Gras Crème Brûlée was not for my taste, but I was glad that I tried it; mushroom ravioli was so wonderful, rabbit confit was not my style but again, l loved that I tried it; pear sorbet cleansed my pallet well (but was too boozy for me); roasted duck was heavenly & was the highlight of my meal (got it medium) & lamb was also heavenly (medium as well); tea (gave me a whole pot, loved it) & coffee; cheese option was really great & Pastry was is the only plate I couldn't finish. We didn't take the wine pairing option. We ordered drinks separately. Overall we were very satisfied. Highly recommend to try.
Nourriture correcte mais sans plus. Ne mérite clairement pas le prix. J'ai aimé le soufflet qui s'en sort mieux que les plats tout de même. Service courtois, merci au serveur de m'avoir fait goûter leur "vin rouge sans alcool" avant de me le servir, se doutant que ça ne me plairait pas.
We had a good time here, the food was very good, we went for the Degésitation six course tasting menu. Delicious. Great wine good atmosphere & service. Would go back. Expensive but worth it.
Souper du 31 décembre. Très beau restaurant, bel aménagement dans le Vieux Montréal. Très bon repas, en particulier, le filet mignon. Accord mets/vin inégal. Sommellerie relativement déficiente. Service peu personnalisé, mais très efficace. Au global, à 225 $/personne + taxes + service, on s'attend à une bonne coche de plus.
