Hélicoptère earns high marks for impeccable service, a refined yet cozy atmosphere, and a menu that showcases fresh, local ingredients with inventive, tasting-menu driven dishes. Reviews frequently praise the option to enjoy either a tasting menu or personalized à la carte selections, with consistently beautiful presentations, thoughtful wine pairings, and a lively yet intimate bar program. The experience is often described as memorable and well suited to celebrations, with staff that are attentive and professional while keeping the mood welcoming. A few notes mention small portions for the price, occasional inconsistency in seasoning or execution, and ambiance that can feel overly bright or loud when crowded. Overall, Hélicoptère is viewed as one of the top dining experiences in Montreal, inviting repeat visits to explore evolving seasonal offerings and the restaurant's dedication to hospitality and culinary exploration.
The food here is incredible. Whether you go with the well-priced tasting menu or choose your own combination of à la carte options, you can't go wrong - the food is fresh & local, the dishes are creative, overall the meal is well worth the price. Combined with the quaint but lively atmosphere, this place is sure to please.
That said, it's the service that makes this place really shine. We were fortunate enough to have Cedric as both our server & bartender, & it was easily the best service we had during our stay in Montreal. He really made the meal that much more special.
In short, if you're even thinking about going to Helicoptre, just do it. You won't regret it.
What an amazing & surprising experience! From the moment that we walked in to leaving with our stomachs full, this was a great dining experience.
The locally sourced menu changes seasonally so what we had might be unique to others' experiences! We had the trumpet mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, rabbit, & pork. The dishes were all VERY unique & all the ingredients were paired perfectly! Flavourful, creative, & delicious! We were also amazed that one of the staff came by the table to re-fold our napkin when we went to the bathroom!
Dec 31, 2025
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An exeptional restaurant in every regard. The wine pairing selections were extraordinary, each choice thoughtfully complementing the dishes. The food was outstanding, meeting & often exceeding the standards of the finest restaurants in Paris I've experienced before.
First time here & had a great time. One of those places that has super unique dishes mixing exotic flavours but it's good portions so you still eat a lot. Great service & atmosphere loved it definitely going back
One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. My partner & I came up from Toronto for the night, for my birthday, & I'm so happy this was the place we chose. The food was exceptional; it's clear that a lot of thought & care went into the dishes. Every dish we had was better than the last, beautifully presented & crafted. The service was impeccable, with the servers & bartenders being attentive & conversational, but never in an intrusive way. The staff were friendly & kind, & clearly passionate about the food they served. My partner & I both work in restaurants & we were seriously impressed. It's a travesty l'helicoptere didn't make it to the Michelin list; they deserve it. Regardless, everyone there should be extremely proud of what they're doing. Absolute must try for anyone in Montreal, looking for an exceptional dining experience.
Great dining experience! We went for lunch & ordered à la carte. Be prepared to order more plates than you'd think. The dishes are small but full of flavor. We ordered the challah bread, the sourdough, the oyster mushrooms, & the beef tartare (first photo). In the second photo, we had the scallops & the guinea fowl. I would happily reorder everything. Next time, I'd get the tasting menu because I now know all the items on the menu are reliably excellent.
Came here for dinner & had their tasting menu. I was impressed by the quality, taste & creativity of these dishes. Loved the mussel starter. The oyster mushroom was to die for. I had mixed feelings about the trout since the different sauces felt a little confusing & didn't really go well when mixed together, however, each component was executed well. The duck was very flavourful & had extra bread to soak up the sauce. Parsnip dessert was very creative & delicious. I enjoyed the texture & balance of this dish. Bonus points for the fact that it wasn't too sweet.
Dec 29, 2024
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We came up from Ottawa to Montreal to celebrate our 2-year anniversary, & after seeing so many great recommendations, we decided to try this restaurant. It was truly an unforgettable experience! Even though we're not drinking alcohol right now, we still love fun, creative drinks. The bartender went above & beyond, crafting a special drink that paired perfectly with one of our dishes. Every member of the staff was incredibly friendly & brought so much fun energy to the night-it made the whole experience even more memorable. At the end of our meal, they surprised us with some mocktail shots, & we all shared a toast together! The food was out of this world-each dish was bursting with flavor. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate. Highly recommend!
The best dinner I've ever had. Every single thing we had was perfect, we got to sit at the bar & have a great chat with our bartender! He made us amazing cocktails & surprises us with two amazing dishes as well! Will visit again when in Montreal 🩷
Thoughtful attention to detail from food to service. I appreciated that very much. We were a group of 3 & had the tasting menu. We were served some of the dishes as one single serving & one shared serving for the two of us sitting on one side of the table. I thought that was weird....either serve three separate plates or one plate to be shared by all of us. My favorite was the mushroom & bread dish. My least favorite was the bitter lima bean plate. I would come again but probably order off the menu as opposed to the tasting menu.
We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing at the bar. The bartender was absolutely amazing. I wish I got his name to give him a shout out. The tasting menu was excellent. I liked that some of the dishes are for each person, & some come out like a little platter to share. The guinea fowl was so good! I loved the piklis on the tartare. Unique touch. Everything had bold flavors, & they care about using the whole animal or vegetable. Also you can't go wrong when there are tiny dinosaurs to play with lol
Oct 5, 2024
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Amazing night at hélicoptère! Our server was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, & nice. The food was outstanding. We opted not to go for the tasting menu as there some things a la carte that we were more interested in & we were glad we did. Out of the 6 dishes we ordered (for two) there's only one I wouldn't reorder & simply out of preference. The menu is seasonal so recommendations will not last the rest of time however their oyster/pleurotte dish is a mainstay & is absolutely worth it. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal, & we felt it was definitely worth the price! When you visit don't hesitate to ask your waiter questions they are super knowledgeable & super go out of their way to make your evening enjoyable
Helicopter soars on inventive dishes hovering over the freshest seasonal ingredients & local artisans. The 9 course tasting menu is the best way to sample the prowess of the kitchen, although there could be some misses (ie charred rapini was overly bitter) in the bunch. But most shine, notably their signature roasted mushrooms with buttery croutons on a house smoked feta smear. & while the bread might seem like a side-show, it deserves a spotlight coming from the sourdough masters at sister bakery Aube.
World class tasting menu. I'm not easily blown away but Hélicoptère continues to impress on every visit. Dishes that are delicious but also reflect great ideas with playful but excellent service
The staff are super friendly, food & portion are good for the price. One thing I don't understand is why make most dishes sharing plates. It is confusing & honestly compromise the experience. We had a big table, sharing dishes makes it weird & we had to reach out for food or push the plates around. The portion is ok for small plate single dish, we'd much prefer if we could have food in our own plates.
Cool little neighborhood cafe for locals. Far from touristy places & hotels. Mediterranean flavors. High quality, gourmet dishes. Excellent staff & service . Recommend.
Went here with high expectations & the restaurant mostly delivered. Enthusiasm & knowledge staff was outstanding. We went with tasting menu & couple dishes weren't my favorite but rest were outstanding & memorable
I came here with some friends recently & enjoyed a great meal filled with food made by a clearly talented chef. While the dishes were on the smaller side, as is usually the case with French/fine cuisine, each dish packed a punch of flavors leaving me curious for more. We tried the tasting menu as this was our first time, it provided a great array of different dishes & we were definitely looking to come back & try some of the other dishes. The black cod, the duck & the mushroom dish were my favorites. I removed one star because of the service. Our reservation was at 9, so probably one of the last services of the evening. When the waiter took our order, he informed us that two us the items from the tasting menu were sold out & that they would substitute it with other things. I asked if I could order the tasting menu in addition to other dishes & he really stood his ground in saying that the tasting menu was a lot & ordering more was ambitious. He did mention that if we were still hungry agrees that we could simply order more. Low & behold, when the last course before dessert came, we were still hungry & still very curious to try what else the menu had to offer. We asked to get the menu & the waiter seemed a bit struck. He asked us to wait while he asked the chef if the kitchen was still open & returned shortly to tell us that if we placed the orders now, they could be fulfilled. But now, what happened was that a lot more of the menu was sold out. In the end, 6 menu items were not available. So while this was not exactly the waiters fault (but I guess he could have listened to our original order & not tell me that I'm ambitious if wanted more than the tasting menu), I don't understand why the restaurant would take reservations at a time where by the middle of the meal, half the menu items would run out. It just felt like we got screwed by getting a late reservation. For such a restaurant of high estime, every seating should be serviced at the same caliber. I digress. The food was good & I was happy I got to come here.
Great experience & exquisite dishes! My BF & I got the set menu with was 75$ each & included 8 small courses. Every dish was fantastic & I got to experience combination of flavours I've never tried before. My favourites dishes were the mushrooms & the buckwheat ice cream. The only downside is that I wish for the main course they served us each a small plate of the beef instead of having to share since the portion was quite small. Overall, great experience & would come back again!
