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.
Overall, Bouillon Bilk is viewed as a refined, modern Montreal dining destination where inventive tasting menus and a strong wine program are consistently highlighted. Guests praise precise execution, thoughtful textures, and the sense that ingredients are showcased with care, with several courses described as beautiful and memorable. The tasting menu with wine or discovery pairings is repeatedly singled out as exceptional, and the service is praised for being attentive, professional, and friendly, with sommeliers delivering strong recommendations. Standout dishes frequently mentioned include scallops, duck, quail, foie gras, and seafood creations, while some reviewers note occasional missteps such as overly salty or heavy dishes, or desserts that don’t land, and a few critique the pace or warmth of the ambiance. The atmosphere is often described as elegant and minimalist, sometimes cool or chilly, though improvements after relocating are noted by some for more space and better flow. While price levels are regularly flagged as high, many feel the quality and experience justify the cost, especially for special occasions. In sum, Bouillon Bilk comes across as a top choice for food lovers seeking refined, creative cuisine, strong beverages, and standout service in Montreal, with a few caveats about value and mood depending on the visit.
Delicious dinner for our anniversary! Our standouts were the oysters, trout, duck, & kiwi dessert! The scallops dish was also very good although 2 of the smaller scallops were a bit overcooked. Nonetheless, we had an amazing first tiem at Bouillon Bilk & the service was excellent 😊
Our group of 4 persons had an amazing NYE dinner, which included all the appetizers apart from the carrot dish. The trout appetizer was properly seasoned & served alongside kimchi which elevated the dish & made us order a second serving.
For our mains, the duck was perfectly seasoned, the steak & foie gras was tender & absolutely delicious. The scallop main had cauliflowers 3 ways & it was one of the best presentation of cauliflower we have had in a while. The staff took the time to explain each dish to us as well as the drink menu.
Jan 1, 2026
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My group & I chose the à la carte option & ordered a variety of dishes, all of which were fantastic & full of flavor. The main courses-steak, scallops, & duck-were cooked perfectly & exceeded our expectations. The staff were extremely friendly & attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We would absolutely return the next time we're in town.
Always happy when I come here
The must try are the scallops & the eggplant main. I usually get the eggplant main as appetizer to share & then my main is scallops. My favorite go to spot for a nice meal out.
First two trips were 5 stars & the third one about 3. The new dishes (fish over gnocchi & veal) were disappointing. Too much salt & sauce but not flavorful at all. The dish for the veal was cold so the food got cold quite quickly. They wanted to remake it but we were already quite full after a couple of bites. Got a dessert for free for the disappointing experience. Though I had hoped I ordered our usual choices instead.
Edit: our 4th trip was pretty good (though I didn't like the ravioli as much. The lobster vol-len-vaut dish was very very good, not sure that was the right spelling though).
Edit: our 5th (& certainly the last) trip was a disaster. The vol-ent-vaut was cold, scallop had about twice the amount of salt compared to previous times. I asked them to redo the first dish but not the second, already too tired to wait. Really really bad food this time. I think on average this place deserves at most 3.5/5. More like 3.
asparagus
almonds, dill, ajo blanco
beef
oysters, xo, daikon
hiramasa
yuzu kosho, grapefruit, fennel
vol-au-vent
lobster, chanterelles, lemon
foie gras (I like this one)
eel, plum, black beans
ravioli
green peas, rabbit, pistachios, garlic scapes
quail (not sure about the presentation, quail is very tender)
white asparagus, maple, mushrooms
halibut
artichoke, gnocchi, truffle, hazelnuts scallops ?a little bit salty of the scallop it self)
zucchini, shiitake, brown butter
All good
Incredible tasting menu with such varied tastes, every dish is a story delicately told! I had the 5 courses but asked to add the scallops. Staff is next-level. Highly recommend!
Jun 26, 2025
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We booked a table ahead. We were a group of three.
We all ordered the 8 course tasting menu. I also ordered the 7 discovery pairings. The 8 course tasting menu was supposed to be for people who came after 8pm but they made it available for us even though we were there quite early (5.30pm).
Absolutely loved each course! They all have rich flavors. The mushrooms were really tasty, with the right amount of crispy. Among the first five courses, scallop & quail were my favorite. For dessert, the cucumber ice cream was really refreshing. Definitely recommend! For the discovery tasting, I love the last ice cider the best. Fruity flavor but not too sweet. Perfect balance
Everything was really phenomenal. Waiter was very nice & accommodating. We had the tasting menu & don't like raw fish so they suggested we have scallops instead.
I'm making it a mission to try out the top 100 restaurants in Canada, more specifically, the ones listed in Montréal
BOUILLON BILK was nothing less than spectacular, from start to finish
Every single plate (we did the 8 course tasting menu) was full of flavour, rich umami goodness, perfectly balanced & tapered off towards the dessert. Will certainly come back when there's an updated menu.
P.S The scallops in an Oyster reduction & xo sauce has been one of the most amazing dishes I've had in my life
Delicious dishes served by very competent, friendly & professional staff. Wide ranging wine menu with knowledgable sommelier. The scallops are a must. The tasting menu is adapted to dietary restrictions. Highly recommend.
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Our dinner was delightful. This was our first visit at the new location after many visits at the previous one. We were happy to see that the menu had many of our favorite dishes from the previous restaurant - specifically the eggplant & scallops (both pictured). The ambience of the new location certainly matches the food better than the old space did. The service was very attentive & warm. The sommelier recommended an excellent bottle of wine with our meal for my wife & I. Every plate was perfectly prepared & delicious. & the staff was even quick to change our table, at our request, when the neighboring table had a baby (who brings a 2 year old to a fine dinning restaurant for dinner?). All in all the meal & service was excellent. We look forward to our next visit back. Congratulations to Bouillon Bilk on the new location. We are very happy to have you back.
Have you ever been excited to go to a restaurant because of its reputation & then have been a little disappointed? That's how I felt about Bouillon Bilk. The food is good - notably the beef carpaccio style appetizer & the cappellitti were phenomenal. While I felt like the scallops & tuna were good- they lacked a little "je ne sais quoi". However, the reason for the 4 star really came down to experience. Unfortunately, no quality check was done for any of our meals & the runners were going over the dishes so quick as if really trying to get the job done as fast as possible. I will still recommend bouillon bilk - the quality of the produce is top notch & the wine selection is great!
This is one of the best tables in Montreal & I stand by it - I've been dining at Bouillon Bilk for almost 10 years. If you like scallops, their version is a classic for a reason. Always perfectly cooked & paired with seasonal vegetables. Keep the bread to pick up all the delicious sauces that come with the dish. All the other entrees & main are good, creative & beautiful to look at. The service is premium - I never got a bad wine pairing with my meal. I highly recommend!
My 10 year old & I really enjoyed our food here. At first my son was disappointed with a short menu, but when he finally picked a dish, he wanted to order more ))) I also absolutely loved the scallops I got.
My husband & I traveled to Montreal for our honeymoon & had the pleasure of dining at Bouillon Bilk. We had an incredible dining experience! The service was fantastic. Our waiter was very helpful & had a great personality. We had a oysters, scallops & the duck. The food was truly some of the best we've ever had. I am still dreaming about my scallops. We highly recommend this restaurant & hope to be back someday!
Our most delicious dinner in Montreal. I am surprised that this place is not in the Michelin guide at least, since the serving dishes, taste & service are at a high level. & this is at relatively inexpensive prices. Scallops with shiitake, beef with snails & veal tartare were super delicious. I was just ready to lick the plates. I tried out the 5 course menu for 105 CAD & it was amazing amount of food! Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the waitress, but thank her so much for a wonderful evening.
Absolutely the highlight of our trip. The food, service & atmosphere are all top notch. We ordered a La carte & enjoyed every bite: oysters, butternut squash ravioli, scallops, duck & clementine dessert. Each dish was prepared with the utmost attention to detail & incredible fusion of flavors. Our waitress described every dish prior to us ordering & when the dishes came, another explanation was given, which really allowed us to appreciate every bite. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Montreal!!
Amazon scallop. The linguine was great too. So was the fish. Everything was great. !! Great service too. If I go back to Montreal I am going back to bouillon bilk again.
