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.
Geweldig restaurant, vriendelijke ontvangst. Druk,maar ze geven iedereen persoonlijke aandacht. Eten is van topklasse! Frans/Europese invloed is een welkome verassing.
Nous y avons mangé pour le repas du réveillon de Noël. Le cadre du restaurant est superbe, calme, tamisé avec un joli sapin de Noël.
La cuisine est très bonne, digne d'un repas de Noël. Sauf la salade qui était très basique & peu copieuse… Gros point fort : le personnel est au petit soin pour répondre à vos questions.
Le petit bémol était l'attente, entre chaque service nous attendions entre 25 & 45 minutes, c'était un peu long…alors que la table d'à côté était servie bien plus rapidement.
Jan 1, 2026
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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
Nous avions réservé au restaurant Bonaparte suite à une recommandation & avec de grandes attentes. Malheureusement, l'expérience a été mitigée.
La cuisine était bonne & les plats bien exécutés, mais les portions étaient assez petites par rapport au prix. Les tables sont très rapprochées, ce qui enlève beaucoup d'intimité, surtout pour un repas en couple. L'ambiance était plutôt neutre, sans animation ni atmosphère particulière, ce qui rend l'expérience moins mémorable.
Un point très négatif concerne les toilettes des femmes : elles étaient bondées & dégageaient une mauvaise odeur, ce qui est vraiment décevant pour un établissement de ce niveau.
Globalement, c'est correct au niveau de la cuisine, mais je trouve que la réputation du restaurant est un peu exagérée par rapport à l'expérience vécue.
The best restaurant i visit in Montreal, location, atmosphere, service & food all better than many Michelin starred restaurants I have visit before, the'Tasting Menu' was fantastic!
Dec 23, 2025
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Nous avons dîné hier soir pour célébrer les fêtes avec mon équipe au bureau. Tout le monde a adoré ses plats. Les assiettes étaient chaudes, la présentation très professionnelle, & la saveur était au rendez-vous!
Nous avons été bien servi par Frédéric, j'ai pris les raviolis aux champignons qui étaient tout simplement exceptionnels pour poursuivre avec un très bon magret de canard.
Belle découverte!
Nov 21, 2025
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I had been looking forward to trying Bonaparte for quite some time, especially during MTLàTABLE, but unfortunately, my experience was far below expectations.
It took over an hour for our first course to arrive, which immediately set a disappointing tone for the evening. When I mentioned the delay twice, the response I received was far from professional - instead of an apology or a gesture of goodwill, I was simply told,'I already told you it's coming.' For a restaurant with such a strong reputation, that lack of courtesy was truly surprising.
As for the food, it was uneven. The lobster bisque was fine but nothing remarkable. The salad was very bitter & in general lacked flavor, almost bland. The goat cheese was enjoyable, & the terrine was decent though not memorable. The lamb & the salmon mousse were good. The beef was tough & difficult to chew, while the pork was tender & well-prepared. The desserts followed the same pattern - the carrot cake was pleasant, but the chocolate mousse felt ordinary.
Overall, the evening was disappointing. After such a long wait & indifferent service, the experience did not live up to Bonaparte's reputation or my expectations. Sadly, I don't think I'll be returning.
Nov 10, 2025
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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.
Atmosphere:
pretty cool for an old building.
Feels like eating at a Downton Abbey type of establishment. Not a huge place but enough to be cozy.
Tables are tightly placed & it can get quite warm & loud in there, but that's the perks of older buildings ☺?
Service:
super excellent & cared for every detail. They made us feel welcomed & staff was friendly & attentive to our needs. 🤩
Food:
Maybe the chef that night (Oct 31 2025) was not around or something was off, the food overall lacked proper seasoning. Presentation was so-so. Perhaps the menu or chef needs an overhaul or reinvent something to bring the spark back. 😕
Overall very good restaurant but lagging a bit behind compared to other venues.
Still worth a try…but not for a special occasion
This was our second time & Restaurant Bonaparte does not disappoint. Always creative & delicious appetizers & mains. Juicy lamb chops, perfectly cooked meal... all was extraordinary. Excellent wine list.
I came to Restaurant Bonaparte to celebrate my partner's birthday & other life events. We were met with lovely staff who made us feel welcome despite our younger age & inexperience with fancier dining. We tried the tasting menu with wine pairing & we're not disappointed. The rabbit & lamb are phenominal, as well as the cheesecake. Would recommend this spot to any couple looking to celebrate over a fantastic dinner.
