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.
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
Le repas était excellent : des plats raffinés, bien exécutés, avec de belles saveurs. Le service aussi était impeccable - chaleureux, attentif, professionnel. Le sommelier était compétent & amicale.
L'ambiance, elle, est assez froide : un décor minimaliste qui manque un peu de charme.
Là où ça accroche vraiment, c'est sur le prix. On parle de 460 $ pour deux personnes, sans bouteille de prestige ni excès. Pour ce montant, on s'attend à une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle de bout en bout, or on a déjà mangé aussi bien (& parfois mieux) pour deux fois moins cher. Ce n'est pas que le Bouillon Bilk ne soit pas bon - c'est un très bon restaurant, aucun doute là-dessus - mais le rapport qualité-prix est difficile à justifier.
En résumé : excellent repas, excellent service, mais facture salée pour une expérience qui, bien que très agréable, ne nous a pas entièrement transportés.
Here is a very decent option if you want to try different tastes!
Their dishes offer a creative mixture of flavors for the customer to enjoy!
I ordered the Rabit Pasta & it was delicious! Pleasant combination of flavors.
Staff are very nice & professional & they explain everything to you.
Expérience toujours des plus agréables au fils des ans. Qualité, service impeccable & nourriture de haut standard. Un endroit à recommander aux plus exigeants BRAVO!!
Perfect example of what fine dining should be. Great staff, fresh & wonderful gradients put together with a vision, masterchef style. Left hungry lol but it was still a great night.
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
Apr 25, 2025
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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.
Everything about my experience at the restaurant was fantastic from the immediate coat service to the attentive server it felt like a Michelin tier restaurant. The tasting menu was fantastic & very artistic. The service was great I can not overstate it, from how they replaced the utensils & plates for each course, wiped the crumbs off the table, described each course, I had a great time.
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Bouillon Bilk - Incontournable !
De loin, le meilleur restaurant que j'ai eu l'occasion de découvrir ! Un service impeccable, un personnel courtois & attentionné. Les plats du menu à la carte sont délicieux, mais c'est le menu dégustation accompagné des accords vins qui m'a vraiment époustouflé. Un équilibre parfait des textures, des compositions originales & des saveurs incroyables. Le rapport qualité-prix est indéniable. À ne pas manquer, offrez-vous cette expérience culinaire !
The food was elevated & i love the fact that you can pair the food with non-alcoholics beverage. I choose the 5 services menu with non alcoholics beverages. I had a friend that took the discovery wines pairing. The food was amazing! However the pairings weren't all successful. I love the spot too, it's great for a date night or for any special occasion. It's a really good & unique experience :)
Absolutely incredible good! We selected the five course tasting menu & it did not disappoint. The crab was amazing & the mocktails with each course were so fun!
I came in at opening, was seated promptly for lunch. Service overall was top notch. The staff all worked well, a harmonious dance to get all the food out.
The lunch tasting menu was amazing.
Amouse Bouche of beef tartare, which came on a deep fried potatoe, which needed to be about half the size as it over powered the tartare. The crunch however was nice & I ate it quickly.
The take on Caesar salad was perfection. The charred gen lettuce, small croutons, pickled apple & cucumber, as well as capers & light dressing was a stunner. I'll dream of this.
The main, a'salmon trout', was well thought out with a sauce I could eat by the bucket. Salmon was well cooked.
The dessert was a nice ending. A moist chocolate cake with mango, chocolate mousse & sour cream ice cream. Well done but the mango gelle may have been better served with more fresh mango.
Very happy with service & food on par with other two star Michelin restaurants I have been too (the restaurant is currently not awarded any as Montreal is currently being reviewed).
