Bouillon Albert propose une expérience de bistrot français traditionnel axée sur des préparations copieuses et classiques. La cuisine sert une soupe à l'oignon profonde et savoureuse surmontée de fromage fondu, accompagnée d'une viande tendre et de frites croustillantes. La moelle osseuse constitue un élément central du menu, complétée par la finale crémeuse et sucrée d'un riz au lait fait maison. L'intérieur maintient un environnement animé et plein d'entrain qui reflète le caractère d'une brasserie intemporelle. Chaque plat privilégie des saveurs familières et des portions généreuses servies de manière simple et authentique. Cet établissement agit comme un espace fonctionnel pour les repas quotidiens ou les célébrations importantes où l'accent reste uniquement sur la qualité des ingrédients. L'atmosphère demeure constamment dynamique, garantissant une approche directe et sans détour de la cuisine réconfortante française pour toute personne recherchant un repas substantiel.
Bouillon Albert s'est rapidement imposé comme une destination prisée pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience de bistrot français authentique et abordable à Montréal. De nombreux clients louent la qualité des classiques du menu comme les escargots, le confit de canard, l'os à moelle et le très recommandé riz au lait, soulignant souvent un excellent rapport qualité-prix. L'ambiance est fréquemment décrite comme chaleureuse, accueillante et animée, rappelant celle d'un bouillon parisien traditionnel, bien que certains convives notent que l'espace peut devenir bruyant et étroit lors des heures de grande affluence. Si la majorité des avis mettent en avant un service attentionné et professionnel, quelques clients ont fait état d'incohérences dans l'accueil ou d'expériences culinaires n'ayant pas atteint leurs attentes personnelles. La réservation est fortement recommandée en raison de la forte affluence et, malgré quelques retours concernant la taille des portions ou le niveau sonore, beaucoup de visiteurs expriment le souhait de revenir pour de futurs repas.
Pleasant & attentive service.
Good food.
We had Liver ,Cod ,Steak, Leeks.
All were very tasty & well prepared.
Profiteroles for dessert …yummy!
Wine was also nice.
Great location.
What more do you want?
Snagged in by the French onion soup. Very much enjoyed the trout & green beans. Pleasant service, accommodating in English. The bar is well-thought out - snuggle spots for couples, comfortable for solo diners. My barneighbour's escargot smelled heavenly & the steak looked perfect.
We had a pretty bad experience. We were seated right up in the barman's workstation. He was courteous, nothing against him, but it was uncomfortable to sit so close to a barman making drinks for an entire restaurant. Rush, rush, rush, & just so loud. We had 16 inches between ourselves & his workstation. & behind us was the path to & fro the kitchen. So it was hectic & not enjoyable. They shouldn't sit people there.
The food was very acidic. Like almost everything was too acidic. The appetizers were underwhelming. The steak very chewy & hard to cut. The fries were pale & limp. But at least the boudin was good. Overall the food was very meh. But it could have still been enjoyable if they sat us elsewhere because the restaurant does look cute.
As we had made a reservation, I got an email prompting me to leave a review. I let them know our experience in private. No response or acknowledgement. So here we go…on Google maps.
20 juin 2026
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We ordered the steak medium-rare, but it's totally burnt. The surface of the steak was really bitter, & since it wasn't cheap, I'm really disappointed. However, the server was really nice.
Classic French bistro where you know exactly what you're getting. No surprises, just everything executed well & true to what it should be. The escargots, the hanger steak, the duck breast & the rice pudding are all really good. You eat well from start to finish, entrée, main, dessert.
My family & I had a wonderful experience at Bouillon Albert. The evening started with exceptional cocktails, setting the tone for what turned out to be a fantastic meal.
The wine selection is excellent, with a thoughtful & diverse list that perfectly complemented our dinner. The staff was also very accommodating with our children, customizing their meals to suit their tastes, which was greatly appreciated.
For starters, my wife & I shared the eggs with caviar & the steak tartare - both beautifully prepared & delicious. For our mains, Amélie enjoyed the stingray while I had the trout, & both dishes were outstanding & paired wonderfully with the wines we selected. The kids loved their steak & fries, which looked so good that I was tempted to order it myself.
Beyond the food & drinks, the atmosphere was warm & inviting, with great music & truly attentive service throughout the evening.
A memorable dining experience from start to finish. We look forward to coming back.
Je vous recommande la soupe à l'onion & le steak frite. L'attente n'était pas trop longue & le restaurant n'est pas trop bruyant. On a vraiment apprécié la qualité de la nourriture. Le seul bémol : la farce sur la salade d'endives étaient ridicule… voir photo.
Had a beautiful time, went for my birthday but said it was my friend's birthday to avoid the awkwardness. The gentleman at bar brought us a dessert & sang which was really kind. The food was fantastic, especially the os a moelle & steak fries. The mayonnaise was a bit too acidic though but rest was impeccable 🙌🏾
We visited in September, 2025. We had a reservation & they had us waiting 20 minutes. Then they forgot about us & left 4 of us to share 2 cups of water for half an hour. Also they don't believe in ketchup?
But the FOOD?? The food was delicious. I've never wiped my plate so clean. The bone marrow? Elegant. The steak? Rarer than I asked but delicious. The soup??? Divine. The fish??? Damn near licking the plate at the end.
& the rice pudding??? A must have. We wanted to go back the next day & ask for pudding to-go but had to catch a train.
