Across reviews for Fleurs et Cadeaux, the dining experience is described as a cozy, intimate Japanese-inspired spot with a standout tasting menu and superb sashimi, duck and ramen, and a strong emphasis on fresh, artfully presented, shareable dishes. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as warm and stylish, with seating at the bar offering an up-close view of the kitchen and a lively, buzzy vibe, while the staff are noted as attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, though a few mention moments when service felt rushed or pacing could improve. The drinks and sake program is highlighted as well curated, pairing nicely with courses, and the quality of ingredients and creativity of preparations are commonly praised to justify the price. Portions are sometimes described as small for the cost, particularly on tasting menus, though many guests say the variety of dishes and the overall experience make it worthwhile. Some reviews note delays and other timing issues or a chilly draft, but the overwhelming sentiment is positive and many call it a must-visit in Montreal for date nights or celebrations, with reservations recommended due to popularity. Standout dishes include sashimi and duck, along with fried chicken and other inventive items, and desserts such as annin dofu or brownie with miso caramel receive praise, while the overall vibe, décor and attentive service keep guests coming back.
my second time here, & the food & the ambiance are great!! You can't go wrong with this place. The fried chicken, albacore tataki, & miso duck were great! We were not very happy with the service due to our waiter's attitude but overall, I'd recommend this place!
Fleurs & Cadeaux was on my hit list for a while & I finally got to try it. The atmosphere was cozy & the place was quite popping for a Wednesday night. I can be a little picky with my wine & I can honestly say that out waiter went above & beyond to make sure I got the perfect wine for my palate. He brought over quite a number of bottles that fit my criteria for me to sample & pick from. We got the tasting menu & I loved how they curated it specially for us. We started with shrimp chips & a sea urchin aioli, then had an albacore tataki & a braised duck in white miso sauce , which were outstanding. After that, we got a fried chicken dish, & a dish with grilled vegetables, but the star dish was certainly the sushi style platter. There's a cute speak easy beneath the restaurant with good & reasonably cocktails, I especially liked the ones with Japanese whiskey, it was just the perfect way to end the evening.
Feb 12, 2024
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Overall, the ambiance was really good, the service was adequate but the food was overall, pretty disappointing & overpriced. We ordered the fried chicken, the albacore tataki, & the tantan udon & 2 drinks, The drinks were fine, they were probably the highlight of the meal. As for the food, maybe my palette is bias since I lived in Japan & Asia for more than half of my life. Given that the demographic of this restaurant is definitely catered more towards westerners, I do understand why they catered the food to taste this way. For the chicken, as a whole with the sauce, it's nice, the sauce was good, but the batter is overly salty. If you take a bite without the sauce or the batter, the chicken is evidently bland, maybe this batch of chicken didn't get seasoned enough. For the tataki, everything about the dish was almost good, except for the albacore itself. You absolutely cannot tell me that it was fresh or properly well prepared because I literally watch the chef prepared this albacore Infront of me. the searing was nonexistent, the fish was cooked & not raw on the inside. Which literally defeats the purpose of the dish & ultimately, changed what this dish was meant to be. The Tantan udon, came in a bowl with multiple chipped edges. For how much I paid for this dish, I would imagine it coming in a proper bowl. Aside from the bowl itself that probably should have been retired, the dish tasted very 1 dimension. The udon is perfectly cooked, but it takes no effort to perfectly cook udon that isn't made at the store anyways. The tantan sauce was overall very oily, it was not enjoyable after 2 bites. Overall, after coming here over the years since its opening. I can confidently say that the quality of the food significantly dropped while the price increases & I begin to understand why a lot of my peers stopped coming here.
10/10 spot in Montreal for incredible Japanese. The way the restaurant is set up is fantastic as most seating is "bar" seating, authentically Japanese, so you can watch the staff prepare certain dishes (we got lucky & were sat right in front of the sushi counter). Excellent ambiance from the second you walk in & great music. As for the food, I have no words. The chirashi sushi was phenomenal - the fish was so fresh & tender with impeccable taste. Was so nice to see the wasabi be freshly prepared to order for each dish which impressed us. The aged duck was absolutely mouthwatering & would highly recommend. However, surprisingly to us, the star of the night was the fried chicken. I don't even know where to begin in describing the dish so all I will say is it is a *must* order. Plus we were pleasantly surprised by the portion size! We love fried chicken & this was hands down the best fried chicken either of us had ever tried. We'll be going back just for the chicken. Can't praise it enough. Service was good but a bit slow, although I think this is intentional from the restaurant so you can get a full experience. There was a bit of a hiccup where we didn't get one of our dishes but our server was a pro & took care of it immediately & made sure the issue was rectified & comped which we felt was super nice. Overall a truly hidden gem in Montreal that merits all of the 5 star reviews it has amassed. Cannot wait to go back asap & also check out Sans Soleil in the basement.
FOOD. GOOD. In all seriousness, every single item we had on Fleurs & Cadeaux's menu showed great attention to detail, with some unique fusion of savoury flavours. Everything was a highlight in its own regard. Nothing missed, even slightly. As such, I highly recommend the soy-based fried chicken, as well as the swordfish, tuna & salmon sashimi. The tofu, duck, & braised pork were also unparalleled dishes. To finish, although I consider their Crème Brûlée to have more so the consistency of a Crème Caramel (thicker), the combination of matcha & fresh blueberries made it an exquisite dessert. Also, honorable mention to the Yuné cocktail. Bang for your buck.
Everything was amazing here & easily one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. It was definitely a full experience more than just food. Server made us feel like we're visiting family & she was super warm & attentive. Food was really tasty & we ordered 5 different dishes & all were great. Their fried chicken was not exactly what we usually like, but we're glad we gave it a try. We had a great time here & will go back to this restaurant for sure next time we visit Montreal.
We loved our experience! The food was all delicious. We ordered the picked vegetables & tamago appetizers, as well as the fried tofu & fried chicken. SO yummy. The orange wine was also amazing. Great spot
Apr 12, 2023
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Very hip foodie joint. Must try; tantan noodles, fried chicken & super fresh sashimi. Service is great & knowledgeable. Thanks to Maggie & Duncan for a great evening.
Jul 31, 2022
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First meal in Montreal & it was a nice way to start our time with family. They were kind in providing alternative options for the kids & the fried chicken was better than most Japanese joints. Enjoyed the Charashi but would pass on the pulled noodles & the extra bowl of rice. Otherwise it was a ball!
