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.
Fraîcheur des aliments, présentation originale des plats & service attentionné. Ambiance assez bruyante. Le poulet Nanban est un incontournable ! Nous n'avons malheureusement pas apprécié la surprise du plat combiné de sashimis, on ne nous a pas clairement expliqué que nous devions faire nous-mêmes nos sushis...
Jul 4, 2024
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I will be back!!! This is truly a hidden gem. SUPER fresh sashimi & a variety of exceptional dishes. Our waiter was attentive, friendly & made great recommendations.
Superbe ambiance! J'ai adoré mon expérience au bar. Service un peu lent initialement pour prendre la commande (mais resto bondé), ensuite bon roulement/service. Les sashimis sont wow! Toute la nourriture excellente!
Very unique japanese reataurant. There were some sushi & sashimis on the menu, but I opted to go with items I didn't usually see on typical Japanese menus. First off, I went through the wrong door, the side door instead of the front door. Not sure how I missed it. I saw the chinese words over the main door & didn't think that it was the right restaurant. The waitstaff was nice enough not to make me go through the front door again. My waitress was so warm & friendly. Went through some recommendations. I ended up getting the recommended grilled miso aged duck. I got the marinated veggies, & chicken karage. I topped it all of with creme caramel au matcha. The duck was so well executed. Perfectly charred with a thin black layer on the fat side of the duck. You can taste the smokiness from the char. The chef timestakingly grilling each duck in front of the bar crowd. The chicken karage was delicious. Juicy & full of flavor. The white dipping sauce was a good compliment. The highlight of the night had to be the dessert. I was very full after my 3 small plates & a drink, but was able to finish this pudding like dessert with ease. It was light & not too sweet. The match flavor did come through but did not overpower. The sweetened strawberries complemented the dessert well. Service was great my water was never empty for more than 10 seconds. I'd like to try their sashimi next time. Or tuna tataki. The chefs really take their time dressing each dish. Really enjoyed the experience & the food.
Fantastic restaurant. Ambiance, food, & service were all stellar. Would highly recommend the sashimi, braised daikon, donburi, shrimp chips, & udon noodles. I will be back!
L'ambiance est vraiment bonne. Mais la nourriture n'est vraiment pas exceptionnelle, les portions sont ridiculement petites pour le prix (surtout les sashimis, 70$ pour 15 petits morceaux), & le service était vraiment plus bas que tout. Certains plats commandés n'étaient plus disponibles après la commande, on en a recommandés d'autres, le serveur ne les a jamais rentrés dans le système & nous blâme pour l'oubli alors qu'il était revenu prendre la commande de remplacement. Pas un sourire ou aucune excuse. Passez votre chemin :)
Mar 3, 2024
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Super restaurant asiatique situé dans chinatown. Nous avons pris le menu du chef pour environ 70$ & n'avons pas été déçus. Nous avons pu donner nos préférences au chef & c'était juste délicieux. Les sashimis sont excellents, tout comme le canard & le porc grillé au gingembre. Je recommande a toutes les personnes qui cherchent un bon restaurant dans chinatown. Ambiance très sympa avec le bar sans soleil au sous sol. Même si passé une certaine heure il faudra s'armer de patience pour rentrer au bar. Le restaurant fleurs & cadeaux vaut vraiment le coup.
Plus que parfait, certaines portions plutôt petites (légumes & sashimis), mais tout était savoureux, qualité à tous les niveaux incluant les vins & cocktails. Magnifique endroit, on y resterait des heures. Longue vie!
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.
Oct 28, 2023
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Delicious & great priced! Need more wine variety by the glass. But an overall exceptional experience. Waiters were very friendly & the sashimi was so fresh!
Vraiment délicieux ! :) les poissons sont très frais, parmi les sashimis il y avait un poisson pêché la veille au Japon!
le poulet frit est vraiment très bon aussi
. Le serveur nous conseillait très bien autant pour la nourriture que pour l'alcool.
We had high expectations coming to Fleurs & Cadeaux, as it was highly recommended to us but I think we might have just had a really bad service night. It didn't look understaffed, but we had to wait 15mn even with a reservation for a back corner bar seat (on a Wednesday...), asked for water repeatedly 20mn later when no one had come to see us & kept being forgotten, finally ordered 3 dishes that took over an hour to come (one of them being sashimi...) & the third dish was forgotten & came out half an hour later than the rest, cold. The staff kept doing shots with the couple next to us so that might account for the poor service? The preferential treatment created a weird vibe. Food was good, but not worth the bad experience. Out of principle I can't not give a tip, but this would have been one of those rare occasions I think no tip would have been justified. Fairly disappointed overall :(
Apr 13, 2023
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Accueil sympathique. Lieu très agréable. Ambiance parfaite. Clientèle 30+. Service attentionné +++ par Anna. Elle sait nous recommandé ce qui nous plaira à coup sûr! Créativité & originalité dans les cocktails & les plats proposés. Fraîcheur remarquable des poissons sashimi.
Stationnement à la porte, donc facile. Nous avions vu l'émission Coup de Food qui nous avait donné l'envie de l'essayer, & vous avez compris que nous n'avons pas été déçus.
Notre première fois à ce restaurant. Nous nous sommes laissés guider par notre serveur pour le choix des plats. Tout était excellent & si frais. Délicieux sashimi toro & tataki d'albacore! Le poulet nanban est également excellent. Belle ambiance! On y retournera certainement.
I really love this restaurant. It truly is a "hidden gem" with great food, great saké list, very fresh sashimi & a really great vibe. Highly recommend.
