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.
C'est définitivement mon nouveau restaurant français chouchou! Tout était incroyable que ce soit le service, la nourriture ou même l'ambiance c'était parfait! La seule chose qui me contrainte à ne pas donner 5/5 pour l'ambiance est le fait que notre table était trop près de la cuisine & des serveurs je me suis donc fait accrocher quelque fois… Toutefois à part cela, c'était vraiment super, la nourriture est exquise & surtout très abordable! Je recommande à 100% & je compte définitivement y retourner pour plusieurs occasions à venir, merci! 😊
Je tiens à préciser qu'on était deux on a pris deux verres chacun, deux entrées & deux plats & j'étais très pleine pour à peine 100$ incroyable! 🤩
Oct 23, 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.
Très bien! Un restaurant très honnête. L'os à moelle était délicieux. La cuisson de l'onglet était IM-PE-CCA-BLE. Je recommande pour une soirée entre amis. De bon prix & une ambiance au rendez-vous.
This new French restaurant offers a charming ambiance with dim lighting & an intimate atmosphere even with the hustle & bustle. The service was friendly, prompt, & attentive. The food exceeded my expectations, especially given the more affordable price point. The duck was my favourite dish, cooked to perfection & tenderly coming off the bone. The ravioli came close, with its perfect texture & flavour. The entrees were also delicious & so was the wine. The meal ended on a great note with the pecan rice pudding dessert, which was so rich & addictive. I would however skip on steak frites, which I thought were just ok. Otherwise, totally recommend giving this spot a try!
The night before, we were celebrating our anniversary, & the manager at another restaurant recommended this place. We were looking for something local, French, & with a good vibe - this totally delivered.
We showed up at 5:30 PM on a Monday, thinking it'd be quiet. Nope. The place was already buzzing, & by 7 PM it was packed. Luckily, they managed to seat us - & we're so glad they did.
Let's talk food: absolutely delicious. Classic French bistro with a little something extra. We had the escargot, Russian eggs, & bone marrow to start - all outstanding. For mains, we went with the duck confit, steak frites, & ravioli. We also order the mash potatoes (really amazing) green beans, & mushrooms. Every bite was fantastic. We were pretty full, but we decided to share a rice pudding on their recommendation. It was awesome!
Don't hesitate - just make a reservation. This place is clearly a local favorite.
Jul 29, 2025
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The atmosphere is pleasant & the menu offers well-executed French classics at very reasonable prices. We particularly enjoyed the bone marrow, which was a generous & delicious portion. Every dish we tried was flavourful & satisfying, offering excellent value for the quality. It's a lovely place that we would happily recommend
Simplement parfait. Prix incroyable pour des faveurs extraordinaires.
Bouillon style restaurants in Paris are by far my favourite type. Loads of beautiful dishes for great prices. This place was no different, so glad they opened a place with this concept in Montreal. Food was BEAUTIFUL & delicious we tried half the menu. Excuse my horrible pics I was way too excited & didn't even take pics of most the food we ate lol.
Highly recommend the fish, the poireaux, & all the sides!
We had a wonderful dinner!
The food was delicious, even though the restaurant was full, the food arrived hot & quickly.
We sat at the bar, the bartender was very professional & polite. (Spoke perfectly French & English).
Super recommend!
Excellente découverte ! Une ambiance chaleureuse, une nourriture digne d'un bon bouillon en France. Les prix sont raisonnable pour la qualité des plats. Je recommande fortement !
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.
We walked by on a Monday night & this spot looked great! Snagged a bar counter reservation for an hour later. We ordered beef tartare, duck confit, the small portion of the roasted chicken, & the cheese plate for dessert. Classic French bistro menu & the food was textbook perfect. Wonderful cocktails & wines. Loved the ambiance too. We were surrounded by others on dates, groups of good friends celebrating, & casual business dinners. Everyone was having a good time. The bartender was really friendly & let us try a few different wines they had open too. It was a cool bonus that some were from QC & the cheeses were all from QC. Highly recommend this spot!
restaurant agréable , la cuisine est ok mais svp arrêtez avec les frites surgelées,on s attend a une ambiance style bouillon parisien , mais pas tout a fait, les serveurs pourraient être en tenues par exemple avec une vraie formation de serveurs & pas une tenue vestimentaire approximative mais sinon c est agréable & les prix restent dans la moyenne sans être très abordables comme dans un bouillon , bref c est une déception je n y retournerai plus & je ne le recommande pas non plus
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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 !
Last night, three friends & I stumbled upon this *gem* of a restaurant in Montreal, & wow-our taste buds are still throwing a party! We kicked things off with beef tartare (so good we almost fought over the last bite), escargot (still in the shell, fancy *&* delicious), & a cheese platter that had us questioning all our life choices up to that point.
Then came the *pièce de résistance*-steak frites. Perfectly cooked, juicy, & paired with sauces that made us want to lick the plates (we didn't… *or did we?*). The service was top-notch, the vibes were immaculate, & we left plotting our next visit before we even hit the sidewalk.
10/10 would recommend-bring your appetite & prepare to be wowed!
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.
Nous avons passé une soirée exceptionnelle au restaurant hier ! Le personnel a été incroyablement arrangeant malgré notre grand nombre. Tout le monde était ravi de l'ambiance & des plats. Le concept du menu à 65$ mettant en avant les produits phares est une idée brillante. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour une expérience culinaire mémorable.
