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.
Service is nice, but a little slow. Not a problem if you wanna drink & just chill. Food is very good. Steak tartare is very nicely done, as is the duck breast. Plating is pretty, more like an artwork. Good atmosphere too. A good place for some fine French cuisine.
The food was amazing, but the staff were extremely two-faced. They would be super polite, speaking English to me when checking up on me, but then the instant they finished doing so, the staff would all huddle & make fun of me in french, thinking I couldn't hear/understand them, which actually isnt true, as I understand French, I just cant speak it to the same level as they could: they made fun of the way I talked, the way I ate, the way I held my fork, the way I was dressed, my personality, & more, which felt very hurtful & attackative, to the point, where I felt like I was in an extremely uncomfortable & unsafe environment & had to ask for the bill early so that I could leave as soon as I finished my meal. & there was absolutely no reason for this, I was a very high paying customer, ordering a full course meal valuing $180 including my drink, & I was very polite to them at first, so they had no business being that rude. If you are an English native speaker, even if you speak a form of French, if it is not superfluent, I reccomend going elsewhere, as the staff here are incredibly hurtful despite their pretentious cheery demeanor, & I can guarantee that I will not be returning in the foreseeable future.
Aug 7, 2024
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To start, I'm a bit of a food snob living in Manhattan. Nevertheless, a few basics. I was hankering for beef tartare & narrowed my choices to Bonaparte or Butterfly. I sat at the bar for dinner at Bonaparte. This is a pretty high end, swanky restaurant with white table cloths so I'm expecting first class service. First issue, I ordered dinner at the bar & the bartender never asked or brought me water. This should be automatic once anyone sits. I had to ask for water ten minutes in. No biggie?! Ordered beef tartare with fries. The quality of beef was fresh & top grade but under seasoned & the fries were soggy. Disappointing. I guess I'll try the beef tartare at Butterfly next time. Au Revoi
Phenomenal attention to service & truly 5 star experience. Wide variety of dishes with a unique twist. Highly recommend the duck breast with blueberries & maple syrup, as well as the rabit confit phyllo.
Service & atmosphere were good, as was the cocktail. Food & wine-by-the-glass were extremely average. This is not fine dining.. bit of a tourist trap, really.
We always have a good time dining at Bonaparte! Food & service were top notch! The servers are extremely friendly & attentive! We were a group of 7 this time, we ordered different dishes & everything was delicious!! The seared foie gras with crème brûlée were so flavourful, it melted in my mouth! The mushroom ravioli with truffle were fresh & creamy! The pan seared scallops were cooked perfectly, the tastes blended so well with the oyster mushrooms! The duck, the steak & the rack of lamb were also cooked to perfection! I loved my dessert, soufflé with grand marnier, every bite is heaven!! We will definitely come back again & again!
