Overall, reviewers describe Fleurs & Cadeaux as a high quality, creative Japanese dining spot where sashimi, duck and ramen stand out, and the bar counter offers a front row view of the kitchen while the tasting menu shows thoughtful execution. The ambiance and service are frequently praised, with many noting impeccable wine and sake pairings and a warm, refined atmosphere suited to dates or small groups. However, some guests mention small portions for the price and occasional slow or rushed service, as well as moments of busy or loud dining. Reservations are recommended, seating at the bar can be tight, and the place tends to fill up, but the overall impression is that Fleurs & Cadeaux is a top Montreal pick for a creative, high quality dining experience with a lively yet intimate vibe.
This was our second time coming to Fleurs & Cadeaux & it was amazing. The F+C chirashi is beautiful & the perfect size for sharing, The broth in the ramen is mind blowing we're gonna have to come back & have it again asap!
Incroyables saveurs & textures dans chaque plats. Nous avons pris au total 7 plats, tous absolument décadent. Définitivement dans mon top 10 des restaurants de Montréal. Ambiance & service irréprochable également. Il faut absolument l'essayer!
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.
La nourriture était délicieuse, les ingrédients étaient frais & savoureux. Les personnes qui fedait le service nous ont très bien expliquée le menu & les repas. Tout le monde étaient sympathique. Je recommande. Il y a de la bonne musique qui joue, c'est une ambiance agréable mais je sais que ce n'est pas la tasse de thé de tout le monde.
L'endroit est sympa quoique bruyant. Une carte minimaliste mais la nourriture était délicieuse. Dommage, la serveuse sans bloc-notes a oublié les boissons & comme nous voulions partir rapidement, nous n'avons pas insisté. Un resto japonais sans possibilité d'y boire un thé vert ou au jasmin est un peu aberrant.
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Place was recommended by a co-worker, & we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was cozy yet vibrant. The ''Japanese cuisine'' was well mastered with a nice splash of modernism. The duck, the albacore & the oursin were just perfect. Definitely will go back......not soon enough. Cheers,
Delicious & creative food, an original & well-tailored wine list, attentive service & a mouth-watering view of the talented kitchen staff at work. Nous serons de retour!
C'est toujours un délice & les personnel est très agréable. J'ai bien aimé voir le cuisinier & ses flammes. Par contre s'était pour l'anniversaire de ma copine & j'étais certain qu'en arrivant à l'avance on aurait une table. Je sais qu'il est écrit qu'on ne peut pas être garantie d'avoir une table. Pourtant pendant près d'une heure qu'on était là, 2 tables étaient vides. Ce serait bien si c'était possible de réserver & de savoir s'il y aura une table ou pas de disponible. Moi ça ne me dérangeait, mais ma copine était déçue. Je lui ai changé les idées & elle a oublié qu'on n'était pas à une table & on a passé un beau moment. Merci à toute l'équipe 😉
This basement bar presents a fun urban experience. No visible front, when you come to this place you'll recognize it from a door with a lineup at the side of a random lot. Gives it a somewhat underground feel to it, pun intended. There is no cover which is great. The place was visibly never fully renovated to be a bar, so it still has the layout of a commercial basement. It does offer some seating around the sides & the back room which is nice. It gets loud but you can still hold a conversation if you are trying to. The bartenders are skilled at their craft. Music here is a bit unconventional but very fun to dance to. Overall this place has a different but enjoyable vibe.
The food is fresh & tasty. We had the chicken & duck which were perfectly cooked & grilled. The fish platter is also super fresh. Note that this is not traditional sushi; the rice is different & you build the sushi yourself. However, the soy sauce was imported directly from Japan & the dish tasted amazing. It is on the pricier side for sure.
Nov 3, 2023
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A friend suggested we go to this restaurant, the name is a bit funny but once inside... just wow. The atmosphere, music & service were amazing. The food was absolutely mouth watering. It was fun sharing dishes with my group & everyone had an amazing time. It's only a 5 minute walk from the Montreal convention center.
Très jolie expérience, aussi bien dans le régal du palais (les mets & sakés), que le régal des oreilles (bonne ambiance musicale très speak easy) & avec un service au top & très souriant :-). Fera partie de mes bonnes adresses dorénavant. Gracias.
