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.
This place was great. Food was really delicious & beautifully presented. The service was absolutely first rate. Great for solo diners. I sat at the bar & was very comfortable. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Montreal.
Jun 8, 2025
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Had a delicious lunch here. The tasting menu was incredible! They had options for vegetarians & pescitarians & were accommodating. The service was friendly & extremely knowledgeable. Our server was the gentleman working the Saturday lunch. Would recommend to friends & family!
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.
May 26, 2025
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Nous avons bien mangé mais le service n'était pas à la hauteur. La personne qui nous servait avait l'air d'avoir envie d'être n'importe où sauf là…pressée, aucun sourire & en plus ne s'adressait qu'à l'homme de la table comme si il était le seul à décider pour nous deux…nous ne sommes plus en 1950…
Petit restaurant à ambiance feutrée. Preparez-vous à être époustouflé! De la qualité hors du commun! Le meilleur tartare de boeuf que je n'ai jamais mangé, unique dans tous ces aspects.
Incroyable sélection de vins. La dépense en vaut la peine. Service sans prétention, professionnel & très sympathique.
Franchement, ce restaurant mérite largement ses 5 étoiles. Dès l'arrivée, on sent que tout est pensé pour offrir une expérience exceptionnelle. Le service est irréprochable : personnel accueillant, attentionné sans être envahissant, toujours à l'écoute. On se sent tout de suite à l'aise.
(Merci Izak 😊)
& la cuisine… un pur bonheur. Des plats raffinés, parfaitement exécutés, avec des saveurs maîtrisées & des produits frais de qualité. Chaque assiette est aussi belle que bonne. On sent la passion du chef dans chaque bouchée.
Un endroit où tout est réuni pour passer un moment inoubliable. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !
