Bouillon Bilk

Foodie

5 Reviews

5.0

I remember noticing the restaurant while walking by soon after it opened. I was charmed by the high tables they had by the windows warm wood & cool metal. The décor in general was very much to my taste - simple but sophisticated, unpretentious.

We were a small party (seated at the window table that caught my attention in the first place) & were immediately seated & brought menus. We were greeted with a smile & service continues to be excellent throughout the evening.

The menu is small but rather complex, the print version doesn't do the selection justice at all. Our server explained in detail the preparation, cooking methods, ingredients (& their origins when relevant) & seemed very knowledgeable.

Most of us decided on the scallops as our main, save for one who had the beef short ribs.

I was hesitant about the maple when he mentioned it...I love maple but when it comes to seafood, I find most chefs don't get the flavour balance right & the delicate seafood itself is overwhelmed. I'd heard consistently good things about this place though & I really wanted those scallops so I went with it.

The scallops were excellent. Perfectly cooked, flavourful, tender, seared to a crisp finish on one side, served with zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, hazelnut butter...there was maple involved somewhere...& I think there was watercress on the plate too. I can't remember what else.

Though I didn't try it, the beef ribs (sous vide with a bbq glaze ) received a rave review. The lobster that accompanied it was apparently rubbery though.

A special of the day entrée, seared foie gras (with apple compote I think?) was beyond delicious.

The cheese plate was quite good also though I felt there could have been more of a variety of textures. All Quebec cheese. I shared the 5-choice plate with a friend which was a good idea...I think it is best suited to 2 people (at least). The other desserts looked delicious too.

Portion sizes are not large. Just the right size to be satisfied after 3 courses.

I don't have a very sophisticated palate when it comes to wine so I selected a muscadet which I typically enjoy. The server helped with the selection of a couple of other wines though & seemed to be knowledgeable. They seem to have a good selection.

All in all it was a lovely meal (as is evidenced by my overly long review) & we're looking forward to returning. I will also at some point try their lunch (new menu every 2 weeks).

Foodie

4 Reviews

5.0

Ambiance intime & épurée. Service professionnel tout étant accueillant & tellement souriant! Un repas excellent & bien présenté de l'entrée au dessert!

Photo & une critique plus complète sur mon blog gourmand: http://laboufferie.com/restaurants/bouillon-bilk

Foodie

1 Review

5.0

Un commentaire résume le tout : EXCELLENCE & PROFESSIONNALISME.

Tout était parfait. D'abord, le service très courtois & le personnel (menu & vins) très compétent & qui sait conseiller. Tous les plats, sans exception, étaient savoureux (explosion de saveurs en bouche, rien de moins!) & bien présentés. Rien n'est resté dans les plats, de l'entrée au dessert, car ça aurait été un vrai sacrilège !
Nous avons été servis efficacement bien que le restaurant se soit rempli en un rien de temps pour le premier service.
Le décor minimaliste très trendy... dans un quartier en délabrement mais on oublie vite. De toute façon, sa proximité avec la PDA & QDS en fait un resto parfait pour un repas avant ou après un spectacle.
C'est certain que nous allons y retourner à plusieurs reprises afin de déguster l'ensemble du menu.
Bravo au personnel & au Chef !
À bientôt !