Bouillon Bilk
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Bouillon Bilk
Modern eclectic cuisine with a French influence served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Since 2011, Bouillon Bilk has been this simple place where we welcome people from the neighborhood for their business lunch, for their before or after show or for their desire to have a good time at any time.
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Display Alltasting menu(55) wine(53) dessert(41) pairing(40) vin(38) recommend(38) dishes(27) wine pairings(23) flavor(23)Page 2 of 2 - 44 Reviews
Hans
I rarely write reviews, but after last night's dinner I feel compelled to share my incredible experience. I was blown away by the precision of the wine pairing with the set menu, I highly the Canadian wines option. My highlight was the bass crudo & green apple consommé, paired with Quebec chardonnay/seyval from Les Pervenches winery. My compliments to the chef & each member of the staff that made our night memorable.View more
Nakisa
Simply incroyable !! Found this restaurant specifically for my visit to Montreal & I am so glad I did! Beautiful artistry in the dishes & the wine pairings are to die for. Wish I had taken a picture of each & every one because I WILL be searching for them. The servers were so kind & accommodating & they incorporated all our wishes into the tasting menu. Cuisine wise, yes, I did feel transported to France. Can't recommend this place enough!View more
Catherine
This evening was absolutely impeccable. For my birthday, my husband & I both took the 5 service menu paired with the European wines. Each meal & detail was perfectly balanced & thought out. I was not a fan or all the wines but they were all intelligently matched. One I could not drink & they immediately changed it even if I had said it was not an issue. They also adapted the menu to fit the fact that I cannot eat red meat. The sommelière Isabelle was fantastic & so were every staff member we interacted with. What an amazing experience & we will be back!View more
Francis
Amazing food, service & people! I recommend for any special occasions. The wines pairing is excellent & the staff is knowledgable & friendly.View more
C
Went here for a business lunch. The setting was good, the service was attentive & not overwhelming. Portions of food was adequate & was filling. They have some local wines which was average & ok tasty. Parking isn't so bad if it's not during festival seasons. I would recommend for an easy business lunch or a little treat for yourself.View more
Michele
This restaurant could be the reason we keep coming back to Montreal. Servers are great! Food spectacular. We had the sommelier pick a wine for us (like that happens ever)! Thank you for enjoyable lunch. Special shout out to hostess & young servicer at the bar. À la prochaine!View more
Lamia
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner last week. The service was not just great, but it was an art! They all work together as a team, & they made the experience really enjoyable. Our server even checked in to see if the pacing of the food was alright. We did the 5 course tasting for $105 which I thought was a phenomenal price. Something like that in Calgary would be $135 minimum & not nearly as good. I did the discovery wine pairings & they were so delicious & unlike anything I've tried before. Finally, the passion of the chefs shined through in each dish. Carefully throughout with balanced flavours, textures, & beautiful plating. The star for me was the ravioli, & my boyfriend liked the snapper. Really unforgettable, I'd go again next time I'm in Montreal.View more
Rouge
Would skip doing the tasting menu, wine pairing was also a miss. Subpar service, not the most knowledgeable about their own menu & drinks being served. General atmosphere was ok. The veal tartare blew me away, absolutely perfect dish but that's about it.View more
James
One of the great restaurants in Montreal. Second time. Worth the wine pairing with the tasting menu. Tuna tartare was out of this worldView more
Abo
Service was top notch from start to finish. We had the eight course tasting menu & found each dish to be amazing. The exception would be the burnt onion powder on the tartare cracker. It is still burnt powder, so it doesn't taste good at all. I think they should rethink this combination. I'm not sure what they were thinking of serving that, lol ? Our favorite was the octopus with the peanut humus sauce & mousse. The wine list was on point. I'm still giving 5 starts despite the burned powder, knowing they will take this comment in consideration. Cheers !View more
Nick
Enjoyed the 8 course tasting with wine pairing. Really incredibly executed dishes - I don’t think there was a miss with any course or pairing. Only tiny feedback was the pacing was a little slow between courses - 3.5 hours for 8 dishes was a bit too long for me.View more
Foodie
3 Reviews
Bouillon Bilk is an unexpected modern take on a neighbourhood fusion bistro, located in a nondescript retail space on The Main just north of the Quartier des Spectacles. Although located between Place des Arts & the trendy part of Saint-Laurent where the beautiful people hang out, this stretch is, well, let's be honest - seedy. You'll quickly forget any notion of a romantic after dinner walk & quickly head to your car, lock the doors & drive off. However, if you can put up with the location, you will be rewarded with a wonderful dining experience.
The decor is clean & modern, with solid wood tables & real cloth napkins. (It's unfortunate there are no tablecloths as the menu prices certainly would justify them. Hmmmmm...must be part of that green movement where you pay the same but get less because it's better for the environment). Service is reasonably prompt, although we would have appreciated having some bread to munch on a little sooner. As well, our waiter was a little too interested in the goings on of neighbouring tables while mechanically listing the day's specials. A little more focus on his clients (us) would have been warranted. We'll nonetheless excuse the staff, as the place was absolutely packed on the Friday evening we visited.
The menu features a limited choice of appetizers, mains & desserts - about six in each category - plus a few daily specials. Most dishes are what I would call Continental Fusion, a combination of the best ingredients from European & Asian cuisines. We tasted about half the menu & no one was disappointed. The tagliatelle with rabbit were exquisite, the scallops were tender & succulent & the guinea fowl with vegetables was heavenly. The wine list is ridiculously long (over 100 selections - all private importations we were told) & has something for everyone & every budget.
We measured the noise level at an average of 78-80 db with an audiometer during our meal on a very busy evening - which is on the high side of comfortable. One notch lower would have been perfect. This is not the place for a romantic dinner date, but rather for foursomes or sixsomes. Parking is available on the street. The bathrooms are clean & modern. Bouillon Bilk is a little pricey, but you will taste original dishes that are attentively prepared.
Foodie
13 Reviews
A bit disappointing this time (compared to my last meal here in 2011).
Food lacked sparks in general, though understandable since the main Chef was away (injured) on this evening. Still a place that I like a lot (service is great, wine selections inspired) & one that's indeed among Montreal finest. My full review of this meal: http://tinyurl.com/mvnswyf
Foodie
5 Reviews
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).