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.
An extraordinary dining experience, on every level! Perhaps the best I have ever had. We had the five course tasting menu with wine pairings. Each course was highly creative, with interesting colors, textures, & flavors. . .& always incredibly delicious. We enjoyed having both the Canadian & European wine pairings. They were so very different from one another, but both complemented the food perfectly. Kudos to the sommelier, Luec, who did an amazing job! The service could not have been better. Our server, Natalia, was so welcoming & professional, which elevated our experience to an even higher level. . .truly memorable. I would return to Montreal just to dine at Bouillon Bilk!
Loved our waitress! Loved the food! Atmosphère was kind of ordinary, but nice. I took my daughter & we had a fantastic time discussing the food & laughing about life. Also loved that it was open on Sunday evening.
La table d'hôte est vraiment une très bonne affaire. La qualité vs le prix est vraiment top. Le lieu est très beau & le service est très chaleureux & amicale. Pour finir le choix de vin est de très bonne qualité. Nous reviendrons pour sûr.
Nous avions pris un menu dégustation. Les plats impliquent différentes techniques & textures contrastantes. La présentation visuelle est travaillée. Cependant, certains plats pourraient bénéficier d'une plus grande touche d'acidité afin de balancer la richesse des ingrédients ou de la sauce. De plus, certaines combinaisons créatives de saveurs étaient intéressantes, alors que d'autres nous ont laissé un brin perplexes (ex: dessert à base de mousse de courge). Par ailleurs, le pain maison servi était froid & les assiettes des plats servis chauds étaient tièdes contrairement à d'autres institutions de similaire renommée. Toutefois, il n'en demeure pas moins que l'appréciation gustative de tout plat est très personnelle à chacun/e. Somme toute, nous pouvions apprécier l'expertise, la qualité & la passion derrière tous les plats, de même que le professionnalisme de l'équipe. Nous souhaitons cependant partager les constats suivant quant à l'environnement immédiat: Le restaurant semble avoir une problématique avec des mouches à fruit. Au courant de la soirée, nous avions vu des mouches à fruit à différentes reprises (plus de cinq fois, parfois deux en même temps), ce qui a significativement nuit à notre expérience. Nous tenons à souligner que notre serveuse a rapidement fait part de notre préoccupation à sa superviseure. Cette dernière est ensuite venue à notre table pour nous faire part des démarches déjà entreprises dernièrement, le problème étant connu. Nous sommes absolument compréhensibles sur le fait que c'est une situation qui nécessite un temps de résolution longitudinal. Néanmoins, de nos expériences antérieures à d'autres restaurants de plus haute gamme, c'est la toute première fois que nous avons été exposés à un problème de cette nature & de telle étendue. Par ailleurs, l'espace est également un peu étroit entre les tables, ce qui faisait en sorte que nous pouvions entendre l'intégralité des conversations de nos voisins de table. Enfin, si vous êtes sensibles au va-&-vient continu des piétons & aux lumières clignotantes des voitures (ex: gyrophares de voitures de police), nous vous suggérons de ne pas vous asseoir face aux fenêtres. En effet, celles-ci donnent sur la rue immédiate & les rideaux laissent transparaître les ombres ainsi que les lumières. Pour conclure, cet avis ne reflète uniquement que notre expérience & notre appréciation personnelle. Il se veut informatif & constructif.
Sep 21, 2024
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A Tantalizing Experience. Bouillon Bilk is a must for those who seek an experience like no other. If you are willing to play with different flavours & textures I would highly recommend their tasting menu. An incredible assortment of dishes, uniquely curated to highlight nothing but pure flavour. We left not only satisfied but excited to have experienced such a remarkable set of flavour combinations. We will be back.
It is one of the best restaurants I have been to in my life. The service was impecable, & our waiter & other staff were all very friendly, knowledgeable, & professional. The food was out of this world, every bite bursting with flavor, & the dishes were beautifully presented. I would 100% return, & I am looking forward to my next visit.
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!
Sep 10, 2024
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Top shelf restaurant with a great tasting menu, they even have a wine pairing menu for each course! Super delicious & little pricey but no complaints we had a lovely time & were full after our tasting they time the courses perfectly.
I've done the 8 course meal with the wine pairing twice at this place. Each time it's been an incredibly memorable experience & a gastronomic delight. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Sep 2, 2024
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Quelle belle expérience que d'avoir mangé au Bouillon Bilk. Tout était merveilleux, en passant par le service courtois, poli & amical par l'excellence de chaque plat servi. Mon mari a pris les raviolis & moi les pétoncles. C'était PHÉNOMÉNAL. Ils ont même souligné mon anniversaire avec un petit chocolat & une chandelle. Nous vous recommandons fortement cet endroit qui vaut grandement la peine d'être connu. Nous reviendrons assurément!
As soon as you go through the doors of the restaurant, you're greeted with a fishy smell. It smelled like this in the entire venue. Service was great but food, I would pass on this place. Overrated.
Excellent dining experience. Very elegant atmosphere & exquisite tasting menu. The food quality & wine selection are top notch! Highly recommend eating here once if you can.
It was our first time going to a fine dining restaurant like this, & we were very happy with the service, food & atmosphere, & their attention to detail is exquisite, They were very attentive to my allergies as we couldn't order from the taste menu due to my long list of allergies, we did the a la carte & the food was delicious, I would love to go again & Highly recommend this restaurant
