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.
I really liked Fleurs & cadeaux. Reminded me of a true Japanese restaurant & food was really good. However, I am removing stars for Service as tip was calculated after total + tax on the terminal which was trying to lead me to leave even more tip than I intended to. This tip culture is becoming insane. Fortunately I paid attention (I got caught last week at another restaurant) so I ended up rounding the tax amount & gave more than 15% but before tax, a generous tip but below suggestions. This gave me 50$ for our group of 6 which is a good tip (around 16%). Stop it.
Gorgeous place! Love the overall vibe & our server, Gabriel, was great. He gave us so many good recommendations & everything was delicious. We will definitely be back!
Food was ok. Portion is small & nothing was outstanding. For the milk bread, the proportion between the puree & bread was really off. So we had a lot of leftover puree. Sashimi was also just ok.
I forgot about the 2 hours dining policy written on the reservation page & the waitress didn't mention it when we arrive despite that we told her it was our first time here. When we said we wanted desserts, she said she already let us overstayed so she would need to check. Although at the end, she said we can stay another 15 mins, our mood was ruined. If it's an important meeting, I don't suggest to come :(
Replied to owner: as we booked the restaurant a week in advance, & 2 hours eating time is NOT a common practice in Montreal, I believe a restaurant should inform the guests especially when we we said it's our first time visiting. Throughout our dining time, the 2 hours time frame was not mentioned until we asked for desserts. For a $100+ per person restaurant, I don't think the service met the standard nor the food.
Fleurs & Cadeaux blows us away each time we visit. At this point, I'd be willing to plan a trip around coming for dinner. The food is exquisite, especially the creativity of the vegetable dishes. The fish melts in your mouth & the cocktails & wine are delicate & well-curated. The staff are always knowledgeable, thoughtful, & friendly. To top it all off, the ambiance is wonderful. We'll be back many a time!
Jul 2, 2025
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We are a couple that had the tasting menu. The duck breast was amazing. Cocktails were yummy & the atmosphere was fab. DJ in the basement spinning tunes from records.
This gem of a place blew me away. It is a MUST visit if you are in Montreal. Right when I walked in, the decor hit me with a chill retro vibe along with the music being played. The tapas style eats will teleport you to Japan. The tuna sashimi, the marinated duck, are both a must.
Jun 29, 2025
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It's a very cute restaurant with tasty food. My issue was that it took 2 hours to get through 4 dishes. If they were hot fired dishes maybe that would be ok, but 2 sashimi courses & a cold salad should not take that long to serve. If you like leisurely dining & aren't super hungry maybe this is a good place for you, but we were not satisfied. Especially after spending over $300 for 4 courses & a bottle of wine. The silver lining was our server. She was wonderful.
Très bon mais super cher !
Bons produits mais ça ressemble un peu aux tapas dans le sens où il faut prendre plusieurs petits plats (minimum 20-30$ chacun) & on se retrouve très vite à une facture de 130-150 CAD pour deux avec taxes & tips. Sympa à faire une fois mais pour le prix je ne suis pas sûr d'y retourner.
Pour l'ambiance ça fait vraiment resto à date !
Exceptional experience in the bad way for booking (it's very cumbersome, e.g. I needed to give a deposit, to approve the house rules, to approve the dietary restrictions, to approve & select one of the degustation menus even if optional - the'PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS TO COMPLETE YOUR RESERVATION!' is rather intimidating) & in the good way for all the rest. Very good service. The meals are unique & tasty, made with original ingredients
It was okay.
The service is not good. We waited 15 minutes for our reservation. It sucks knowing you charge a no-show fee & when I show up at my appointed time you don't have a table for me, stuck in a corner where the waiters need to come all the time to get their wines.
Our table ordered all the same drinks, but the beer pours were completely uneven.
The food was okay. Nothing to be excited about. They'll bring it to you however they feel like - which is normally okay, but we got out last dish maybe 15 minutes after everything else was gone coming.
Also, we had maybe 5 different servers that were way too rushed.
