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.
Diners consistently praise Bonaparte for classic French cuisine, an elegant candlelit setting, and attentive service, with refined presentations, flavorful dishes, and a strong wine list that enhances the meal. The Old Montreal location with cobblestone streets and a cozy fireplace adds romance and makes it ideal for intimate dinners or special occasions, while the tasting menu and the à la carte options let guests tailor the experience. The staff are friendly and professional, and the overall quality and consistency create a memorable dining experience.
Déçue. La laitue dans la salade en entrée était amère. Les pétoncles du plat principal étaient insipides. J'ai demandé de rajouter une sauce pour rehausser le goût. Malheureusement, la sauce était à la vanille, je n'ai pas aimé l'association avec les pétoncles. Mon conjoint a été déçu de la bisque de homard. Il a quand même apprécié le tartare. On nous a apporté la bouteille de vin alors qu'on avait déjà terminé notre entrée. Par contre, la facture est arrivée avant le dessert! Considérant le rapport qualité prix, je n'y retournerai pas.
We enjoyed our meal last evening. Family out of town gather here to have a good French cruise. We got the multi choice menu with wine paring. 4 of us loved our server. He was polite. Friendly. Warm. & great sense of humor. & the smile.....(Matthew I believe was his name)
My only complaint is I find my mushroom ravioli was over cooked. Water down. But overall presentation on every plate was beautiful. Food delish. I would recommend this gem of a place to tourists.
Matthew: I hope u do try my tip. Blue cheese with a dab of honey
The host that greeted us was great.
The waiter was good starting out & then completely ignored us. He fawned over other tables - I tried to call him over twice … acknowledged me but took care of others.
My partner ordered a drink mid meal & never got it.
I asked a question about an after dinner drink & got a rude response. We requested our check & had dessert & an after dinner drink elsewhere.
As for the Haddock special it was bland & the Haddock was dry. Salt & pepper would have helped but I was almost finished by time the waiter came back.
We normally tip 20-25% but not this time.
Disappointing to say the least.
The macaron withe sparkler was a nice touch but a little too late.
Lovely restaurant with classic dishes prepared perfectly. Located just steps away from the theatre & Notre Dame Cathedral, Restaurant Bonaparte is the perfect dinner venue before your shows.
We had a quick dinner before AURA, a lovely projection mapping spectacle at the cathedral & were so glad we picked Restaurant Bonaparte. Service was incredibly quick & attentive. We're looking forward to returning the next time we're in Montreal.
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.
Presque aussi bien qu'il y a 20 ans!
La nourriture est correcte & conforme à ce qu'on peut attendre de ce type d'établissement. Le personnel est sympathique & le service sans prétention.
Petit bémol : le calcul automatique du pourboire intégré à l'addition manque de finesse & donne l'impression d'un montant imposé, ce qui peut mettre mal à l'aise.
Cela dit, le rapport qualité-prix reste cohérent, surtout comparé à ce qui se pratique ailleurs à Montréal.
This was a treat. Our first night in Montreal. Every dish was at a level I had never had before. If you want to have a special memory rather than just a place to eat, you will go to Bonaparte.
Sep 24, 2025
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We had the Tasting Menu which cost $124 per person. The appetizers were average. For main, I ordered the beef filet. It was a big disappointment because the beef lacks flavour & texture. It was not a good cut of meat. My husband ordered the lobster. The dish came with 2 only small pieces of lobsters. The portions size was not consistent with my price we paid. We both felt dissatisfied!
We had the tasting menu & some plates off the a la carte menu. While I appreciate the level of service, the food unfortunately was not up to expectations. The dishes were well thought of but poorly executed in terms of flavour & on occasion on presentation m. Some plates looked too simple & carelessly designed not fit for a fine-dining establishment. I believe they could work on enhancing flavoring of all the dishes.
My wife & I had the lobster bisque which was excellent. But the main courses weren't quite the same level as the bisque. My wife had the Chicken Breast Served with Melted Brie & Sage Cream, which the chicken was on the dry side but the sause was very good. I had the Lamb Shank, Sweet Garlic Sauce, the shank was cooked perfectly but there was very little sauce for the amount of meat. If it wasn't for the dry chicken & less sauce, I would have given 5-star. One more thing, the basket of baguette wasn't the best I have eaten, it was on the dry side & the crust was chewy, it felt like a day's old bread.
I'm sad & disappointed at this restaurant today. I've been coming here since 2017 for either jazz club or jazz festival or for dinner & I hope we sit at the bar & tonight I was ignored. I took 30 minutes to get your soup & the bartender was just not attending to me & the other party that was next to me & I'm a picture that was only three of us at the bar. I know he was busy, but I was there for soup & an entrée & it took forever to get my food & my wine was never refilled. I'm sitting there to enjoy my evening & nobody was serving me so I'm sad that I may not come out there again.
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.
The food was delicious & the service was impeccable. However, the ladies bathroom, every single chandelier & light in that bathroom was filthy & does not look like I've been cleaned any very long time.
