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.
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.
Sep 14, 2025
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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.
The ambiance was calming. Mathieu ensured we had a great experience & was very attentive & jovial. The food was delectable & scrumptious if I may say so. The renard duck & the special of the day stood out.
L'ambiance était apaisante. Mathieu s'est assuré que nous passions un excellent moment & s'est montré très attentif & jovial. La nourriture était délicieuse & succulente. Le canard Renard & le plat du jour se sont particulièrement distingués.
A classic & impeccable bistro cuisine. Come ready to delve into the generous menu of french delicacies. I had the veal chop & it was marvelous. Perfectly charred yet juicy & cooked to perfection. Wine selection is great & the staff equally incredible. This place is date quality - so if the purpose is celebratory, bring your significant other for a special occasion. Romantic & elegant.
God bless Canada & Montreal!!
The perfect place , from the host , server (SARA) & the food runners , so friendly, great service, food , atmosphere, design, lighting, looking forward to going back my next visit to Montreal…also it's in a hotel …
An old-world style restaurant with a surprisingly varied menu. Something for everyone, fancy, simple, vegan, gluten-free, & adventurous. Impeccable service, relaxed atmosphere & reasonable prices for a fancy French restaurant.
With a gluten-free dinner they serve a fabulous gluten-free bread. Also, for non drinkers there are a wide selection of mocktails.
It connected with the hotel Bonaparte, which is a boutique hotel.
We just had drinks at the bar here for an hour, but it was pleasant. We stayed at hotel Bonaparte for a weekend, so it was nice to have a high quality restaurant downstairs.
The cocktails were good & the service was quick. Our bartender was quick & professional.
We'd love to come back & try dining here sometime!
J'ai récemment eu le plaisir de dîner dans ce restaurant exceptionnel, & je dois dire que l'expérience a été tout simplement mémorable. Dès l'instant où l'on franchit la porte, on est frappé par l'élégance & le raffinement du lieu. Le décor est somptueux, créant une atmosphère à la fois sophistiquée & chaleureuse.
Le menu est une véritable oeuvre d'art culinaire, avec une sélection de plats tous plus alléchants les uns que les autres. Les ingrédients sont frais & de qualité supérieure, & chaque plat est préparé avec une attention particulière aux détails. La présentation est impeccable, & les saveurs sont tout simplement exquises.
Le service est également irréprochable. Le personnel est attentif, courtois & toujours prêt à répondre à nos besoins. On se sent vraiment pris en charge & choyé. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous ceux qui recherchent une expérience gastronomique inoubliable. Un solide 10/10 !
