Bouillon Albert was born out of a passion for convivial cuisine and a desire to recreate the warm atmosphere of Parisian bouillons. We draw inspiration from the simplicity and authenticity of French dining, while adding a modern, local touch, reflecting the diversity of the Plateau Mont-Royal.
Reviews of Bouillon Albert describe a lively, warm French bistro experience with prices that feel very reasonable for Montreal and a menu that delivers classic Parisian bouillon fare. Many praise the friendly, attentive service and the inviting atmosphere, with bar seating and a buzzy but comfortable dining room. Dishes that come up as favorites include escargots, bone marrow, onion soup, onglet frites, ravioli, and canard confit, with desserts like rice pudding and millefeuille often highlighted. The kitchen is praised for solid technique and flavors that evoke Parisian brasserie fare, and the overall value is repeatedly described as excellent for the quality. Some reviews note inconsistencies in service, portions that seem small for the price, occasional dishes that are too salty, and noise levels or seating near the door. Overall Bouillon Albert is seen as a charming, reliable spot for French comfort food in Montreal, likely to attract visitors who value approachable prices, good service, and a lively ambiance.
Wooooooooow quelle belle expérience !!!!!
Plats super abordables
Ambiance bistrot numéro 1
Service très agréable de Rim 🥰
Bouillon Albert va devenir ma nouvelle cantine
Salade verte un délice
Os à Moelle mon péché mignon
Raie au beurre noisette presque aussi bon que celui de Maman 😋
Les profiteroles me faisaient de l'oeil mais ce sera pour la prochaine fois
J'ai passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant. Nous avons choisi les poissons en plat principal, accompagné de deux desserts : les profiteroles & le riz au lait. Tout était vraiment délicieux, avec des saveurs excellentes. Cependant, j'ai eu un petit bémol : en arrivant des profiteroles au chocolat, un serveur a malencontreusement renversé le chocolat sur mon pantalon. À la fin, je m'attendais à un petit geste commercial, comme un dessert offert, mais il n'y a eu aucune compensation. Dommage, car cela a un peu entaché l'expérience. Cela dit, je recommande quand même pour la qualité des plats
Feb 15, 2026
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Il est difficile de faire mieux niveau rapport qualité prix. Bouillon Albert offre des plats parfaitement maîtrisés typiques de la cuisine française à un prix très abordable. La sauce verte avec l'onglet est absolument incroyable & les profiteroles sont décadents !
Un vrai coup de coeur pour Le Bouillon Albert !
J'ai adoré les escargots, parfaitement assaisonnés & tellement savoureux. Le l'os à moelle est excellent, tout comme le boeuf bourguignon, fondant & plein de goût. & que dire des profiteroles… une vraie gourmandise pour finir le repas en beauté !
J'y suis même allé deux fois en moins d'une semaine, c'est dire à quel point j'ai été conquis. & pourtant, les escargots me manquent déjà…
Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter, pour les amateurs de cuisine française généreuse & bien maîtrisée.
We lucked out had a great table. Host was very welcoming. Starters were os à moelle ,tatare , escargots & lobster bisque. Main hanger steaks & fries one was perfect rare
one was medium well instead of medium , the skate with fries was outstanding.
& blanquette de veau also . Great profiteroles .
Everything was on point good bistro fare although some dishes slightly over salty.
Price was reasonable ambiance lighting & acoustics were surprisingly good for a packed room. Our wines were perfect recommended White mousseux & a cabernet. We will definitely return .
Toujours un plaisir de passer un bon moment au Bouillon Albert. Leur repas de canard est un délice & les profiteroles valent le détour. Une ambiance chaleureuse & un service impeccable.
On a adoré notre soirée au Bouillon Albert. L'endroit est très beau & agréable & le serveur était des plus sympathiques. Les cocktails qu'on a pris étaient très bons & tous nos plats aussi. Que dire des profiteroles dont la grosseur nous a surpris pour le prix. D'ailleurs, tous les prix sont vraiment abordables pour des plats aussi savoureux. On recommande sans hésiter!
Nov 9, 2025
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We had a lovely dinner here while on vacation. Everything we ordered was tremendous. Still daydreaming about the profiteroles! Great service & a warm atmosphere made this feel so pleasant to dine in at. I wholeheartedly recommend.
We were there to celebrate a birthday. Our server was great! The food was so delicious. I loved the roasted bone marrow, escargot, leeks with hazelnut vinaigrette, & steak frites. My family enjoyed the ravioli, duck confit, trout. The desserts were excellent too. The rice pudding tasted phenomenal. The profiteroles & mille feuille were so yummy too. The ambience was so nice. I would love to come here again.
The service was really nice & the spot makes for a cute date spot. It was really noisy with the windows open though.
The prices are fair but portions kind of small.
The food is okay, nothing really blew me away. Ordered the tartare, ravioli & profiteroles after seeing the great reviews about them. While they weren't bad, they just didn't leave much of an impression on me. The profiteroles especially were pretty dry like they were old.
While I appreciate having a more affordable restaurant in the area, I think I'd rather go down to l'Express & have something more substantial.
Jul 31, 2025
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Un service super sympatique & attentionné.
Bouillon Albert est devenu un favori très rapidement.
Nous recommandons l'escargot, les raviolis, le canard confit, & le millefeuille. Nous avons aussi remarqué que le Steak Frites & les profiteroles sont très populaires.
La carte d'un bouillon parisien dans une ambiance branchée. Un service impeccable & de très bon plats. Les profiteroles sont délicieuses & le riz au lait à tomber. Des cocktails originaux & rafraîchissants. Top adresse !
Went here for a birthday dinner. Food was okay, but the service & atmosphere were excellent. Had the tartare, escargot & bone marrow to start. Wasn't blown away by any of it, but still decent. Had the cod with potatoes & steak frites for the mains, again, good without being great. Had the profiteroles & flan for dessert, which were again decent. Fairly priced which is a huge plus for this resto.
Très bonne brasserie comme à Paris nous avons très bien mangé & la deco est magnifique.
Très bon vin, profiteroles délicieuses, je dirais de saler un plus plus l'onglet & moins les frites & j'ai trouvé la rillette trop grasse mais nous reviendrons c'est certain !
Apr 26, 2025
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Un souper d'anniversaire très agréable. La nourriture était délicieuse, surtout la sauce pour les escargots & l'onglet. Le service était impeccable ! J'ai trouvé la nourriture un peu trop salée & la pâte pour les profiteroles un peu sèche. Les prix sont aussi assez élevés, bien différent d'un bouillon français. Mais sinon, c'était super. Je recommande !
If you blindfolded me, sat me down at Bouillon Albert, & told me I was in the 11th arrondissement of Paris-I'd believe you.
I've eaten at some of the most iconic bistros across France, & somehow, this spot in Montreal holds its own… no, surpasses many of them.
We tried everything on the menu. Every single dish. Not out of gluttony, but because it felt like a sin to stop. The escargots? Textbook perfect-garlicky, buttery, with just the right bite. The fish soup? Transported me straight to Marseille. The cassoulet? Rich, comforting, layered. Even the rotisserie chicken was so deeply seasoned & tender it felt like it had a story to tell.
The mille-feuille with verbena? I'd fly back to Montreal just for that. Profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce? Criminally good.
The room feels alive-warm lighting, the open kitchen, the casual elegance. You're not just eating here, you're having a full-on cinematic French dining experience.
This isn't a trendy reimagining of French cuisine-it's the real deal, with love, guts, & soul behind every dish. Bouillon Albert is an instant classic. I'll be dreaming about this place until I return-& trust me, I will.
We visited in mid-March 2025 as a group of four. We had made a reservation a week in advance, but upon arrival, we were seated at a table right in front of the door. When we asked if we could switch tables, the staff was unaccommodating, despite three empty tables being available. This negatively impacted both the service & atmosphere, as every time the door opened, it felt like we were sitting in a refrigerator. That said, we did appreciate the staff's efforts to keep the door closed to minimize the cold. As a suggestion, installing a space heater or raising the height of the divider could help improve the experience.
For food, we started with the soup as an entrée, but it was disappointing-it reminded us of canned Campbell's chicken noodle soup. We wouldn't recommend it. The bread was also underwhelming.
For mains, we ordered the duck, which was decent, the ravioli, which ended up being one of our favorites, & the bouchée à la reine, which was quite good. The rest was pretty average.
Since we were still hungry by dessert, we decided to order one of everything. Out of the five desserts, the profiteroles were the standout. The millefeuille & crème caramel, however, were pretty forgettable.
Overall, while the food had some highlights-especially the ravioli & profiteroles-the experience was let down by poor seating, unaccommodating service, & an underwhelming starter. If you're in the area, it's worth a try, but with a 7/10, there are likely better options.
Amazing experience, firstly the restaurants is beautifully styled. The service was immaculate, attentive & friendly. The food was the star of the show, we had the bone marrow (wow), escargot. Second service beef tartare with the Russian style eggs. Main course the duck confit (insane) & to finish the profiterole & the crème brûlée. Paired it with the 2023 Chardonnay! New favourite restaurant in Montreal. Amazing prices! Memorable experience!
They even packed up the bones, from the bone marrow for our dog! 🫶🏼
