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.
A truly memorable & romantic dining experience at Restaurant Bonaparte.
My wife & I enjoyed a beautiful evening from start to finish. The ambiance is simply perfect for a romantic night, elegant, intimate, & full of charm. It creates that special atmosphere where you can truly slow down & enjoy each other's company.
The service was outstanding. Attentive, warm, & perfectly paced, making us feel welcomed & cared for throughout the evening without ever being intrusive.
The food, as always, was exceptional. Every dish was refined, beautifully presented, & full of flavor. You can truly feel the consistency & passion behind every plate.
Restaurant Bonaparte is always on point. A perfect setting for a romantic dinner, & an experience we will definitely cherish.
Thank you for such a lovely evening.
We stayed at the Hotel Bonaparte & decided to dine in for dinner downstairs.
We ordered off the menu a la carté instead of doing the tasting, which also seemed delicious.
Started off with the soup of the day which was a celery & leek soup that they served to us in 2 plates as we were sharing.
For apps we ordered the homemade smoked salmon & the mushroom ravioli, both were so tasty. I'm a bit biased for any dish that has mushrooms & salmon haha.
For mains we shared the scallop delight & one of the specials, which was a hanger steak. You can never go wrong with a buttery scallop & grilled veggies. The steak in it's jus was 👌👌.
For dessert we ordered the chocolate soufflé, which takes about 20mins to prepare. The servers & manager were so accommodating of our baby & even offered to bring us our dessert while we went upstairs to feed our baby. We ended up coming back down & finishing up the soufflé there but it was a nice offer from them.
Ended off the night not being overly full, which is always a great feeling!
10/10 from the staff & kitchen!
10/10 for hospitality
Would come back for the hotel & the restaurant!
Mar 17, 2026
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Tous les plats ne sont rien de plus que divin ! L'accord des mets & vins était parfait, sur conseil de notre serveur. Belle decouverte de vin québécois en plus.
Nous avons été pour la st Valentin, le service & l'ambiance etait impeccable mais nous avons trouvé que les plats n'étaient pas a la hauteur considérant le prix
A must-do in Old Montreal. This cozy French restaurant had charm, warm ambiance, super delicious food, & an amazing staff! The staff were really friendly, fun, & knowledgeable about the menu & drink options. I tried Artic Char for the first time & now it's my absolute new favourite. My husband had duck confit cooked to perfection. The dessert souffle was not only delicious but also a beautiful treat! I highly recommend this restaurant!
Bonaparte is consistently a great experience. The service is always top notch & feels like such a luxury. My favorite dishes are the vanilla shrimp & scallops, the brie chicken entrée, & the profiteroles for dessert. They also have amazing French fries & cocktails.
Feb 8, 2026
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We highly recommend duck confit, lamb shank, catch of the day (walleye) & rabbit confit. The terrine & wine was not super impressive but was still good. Service was good & they treated us very well for my birthday. This was the second visit for one of us.
Feb 2, 2026
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Nous avons pris deux menus degustations, tout était excellent notamment la sauce qui venait avec le magret de canard.
Merci à Frédéric & Daniel pour le magnifique service offert !
L'élégance à la française offrant des plats d'une précision & d'une justesse assez impressionnante. J'aime beaucoup également les différents hommages faits à Napoléon dans le restaurant. Un très beau restaurant qui vaut la peine de tester.
Wonderful experience catered by a professional staff, the menu although being very stable, has had a rework in how the plates are served. Some great discoveries with their new dishes, overall eating at this restaurant is a very pleasant experience. The setting is a quaint dining room in old Montreal, white aesthetics & quiet.
Attention to detail is unique & precise, if you want to treat yourself & your loved ones I recommend the restaurant Bonaparte! In the area you will find the old port of Montreal, a theatre, group activities, on top of being great, it has amazing things around it
Jan 19, 2026
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It is a very nice & cozy place in Old Montreal. Every morning, we were greeted with a basket of breakfast goodies, & it wasn't the cheap stuff.
The rooms were clean, & the bed was comfortable.
The only downside was the cleaning service, which was available only upon request, & the floors didn't seem particularly clean, likely due to their old parquet style.
The staff were very pleasant & helpful. If you can get a good deal to stay here, I would definitely recommend it.
Excellent classic French resto … I just wish they would name after Louis XV who loved his people so that he entrenched French language rights for Quebec … while Bonaparte sold off the people of Louisiana'à la vache'
Nous sommes venus mon mari & moi avec des amis avant les fêtes de fin d'année.
Le service a été très long, la nourriture est bonne mais peu généreuse compte tenu du prix.
Notre passage au bar a été un vrai bonheur: Théo le jeune barman, est rapide, précis, sympathique & très intéressant. Nous avons pu discuter avec lui de façon très agréable.
L'expérience du restaurant sans être négative est un peu décevante, cependant, ce passage au bar a réellement illuminé notre soirée!
Good experience overall, however for the price, none of the dishes were impressive, some of them were either too sweet or missing salt. Service was great, & decor beautiful but the whole place smelled like seafood.
