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.
Went to the restaurant for my friend's bday. The service was slow (5 courses). The 1st course which was trout gravlax was delicious. The other 4 courses were very bland & lacked personality. However, the foie gras served with the duck course was 5/5.
Une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle, le personnel est aimable & une excellente connaissance du menu & des accords mets-vins. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant autant pour découvrir de nouvelles saveurs mais aussi pour se faire surprendre simplement.
The new space is very beautiful, tall ceilings. Very open airy space, a little dark but goes with the ambiance. They offer tasting menus (5 or 8 courses) as well as a La carte. As it was a special celebration, we went with the 5 course tasting menu. Just a note, the 8 courses are only available after 8 PM. The food was beautifully plated & extremely tasty! Also we were all shocked with the size of the plates. With some other restaurants, their testing menu plates can be pretty small. But here, they were generous! We definitely did not leave hungry! The lamb filled cappellini was so good, it came with mushrooms which my boyfriend hates. But he actually loved these ones which is saying A LOT! The duck was super flavorful & tender. The sauce was amazing! I am missing the picture of the dessert, which was squash-based. Standard Asian compliment for dessert: not too sweet! Lots of different texture elements making it a real treat. The service was excellent. Very attentive & polite! It was a pleasure. This place hasn't disappointed! Last time I visited was 5 years ago & this meal was even better! Definitely recommend for a special occasion!
Ça a répondu aux attentes. Avec mon invité, on s'en est tenu aux poissons, truite en entrée & bar en pièce de résistance. Délicieux. Les miniardises ont bien complété l'expérience. Ça vaut son prix.
This is my second time trying the tasting menu within a month, & it still gave me the suprised especially the appetizer. The mix & use of ingredients are great.
Nov 3, 2024
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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!
Excellent repas, cuisine recherchée, produits frais de saison. Personnel avenant, courtois & souriant. Bel endroit, aéré, fort plaisant! Vaut le prix & le déplacement!
The atmosphere of the place is very calm; it's not the most luxurious spot, but its environment is modern & fresh. The service was incredible, with everyone being attentive from the entrance to the waitstaff. The food was wonderful, & if you're definitely looking for a place with its own unique flair that's delicious & you probably won't find anywhere else, it's worth the experience. I don't usually eat much meat, so I ordered a vegetarian dish with eggplants, & it was amazing, while the cucumber dessert was fabulous. The price is reasonable for the experience. Thank you all so much!
Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre expérience! La nourriture était excellente, l'accord met/vin était parfait. Très bon service, belle ambiance. J'ai passé une belle soirée d'anniversaire, merci à toute l'équipe !
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Such a let down from what it used to be. If you are looking for a good bistrot experience, this is an okay choice but forget about fine dining. The service & food are casual & not very special. So sad they chose to downgrade so much what used to be a fantastic spot. It would have probably be more fair to change name when the concept was completely changed in 2024. They are benefitting from the great reviews of the former restaurant which is a bit misleading.
My third time here, they changed location but the food & service is perfect as always. The duck is so amazing & completely beyond my expectations. Will definitely visit again if I travel to Montreal in the future.
Restaurant gastronomique du centre animé de Montréal, nous avons bien mangé. Cependant, le tarif était très onéreux, & à plusieurs reprises nous nous sommes dit qu'il manquait quelque chose. Ne mangeant que très peu salé, les ravioles aux petits pois m'ont quelque peu brulé la langue. De plus, l'accord mets & vins canadiens n'était vraiment pas à la hauteur de nos attentes. En bon français & dans mon avis personnel, je ne peux pas recommander cet accord. Le cidre en dessert... Je passerais la prochaine fois. Enfin, la serveuse regardant avec insistance le TPE pour voir le pourboire qui allait être laissé, ce n'était pas très agréable. C'était une expérience sympathique, mais pour 330€ à deux, cela fait extrêmement cher & nous sommes repartis un peu déçus.
Had high expectations given the fantastic reviews, but I was shocked at how bad the food was here. This was undoubtedly my worst meal in all of Montreal during my trip here & the most expensive. Service was cold & sterile. Server was not very detailed when going through the menu. When I prodded about the origin/source of some of the ingredients, our server did not seem to be interested in having that conversation, which was disappointing for a restaurant at this price point. Tried the 5-course tasting menu for dinner. Was disappointed to learn that the 8-course menu was not available for the early seating (I do not believe this was made apparent or obvious during the booking process, but it could have been my oversight), but it ended up working in our favour because each course was subpar. I ordered the non-alcoholic pairing. I am a huge fan of non-alcoholic pairings at fine-dining restaurants across the world & will usually order it when available. They are stunning when executed correctly, but this was mostly a disappointment. Kombucha was alright, but I was severely let down by the dashi drink (which was indistinguishable from instant dashi), as well as the drink paired with the squash dessert. I do have to give credit to the fact that their concoctions were made in-house, as some restaurants just serve off-the-shelf non-alcoholic drinks. Kudos to the sommelier/server serving the drinks, as they did an excellent job explaining the drinks. Onto the food - flavour combinations were uninspiring to say the least. Not going to go through the entire menu but here are some notes: Ravioli with mussels, green peas & mascarpone - basic & boring flavours, over seasoned with a sauce that was overly acidic. Duck with berries, pepper, almonds (supplemented with a slab of foie gras for an extra 20CAD) - The protein itself was cooked well. Garnishes were substandard, however. Saving grace was the foie, which was beautiful, & the among the best I've ever had. Zero balance to the dish however, & the addition of almonds was head-scratching. I did mention this to our server, but they merely chuckled & seemed again to be uninterested in hearing my opinion On the contrary, had a wonderful experience at their sister restaurant, Cadet. Perhaps I came here on an off night.
Même dans leur déménagement ils ont conservé la qualité de leurs plats. Le service de Jean François mérite seulement 3* par compte Minh Doan le sommelier est impeccable 5* pour ses recommandations
