Île Flottante
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Île Flottante
Buzzy spot for creative French dishes & a stylish space decorated with eclectic local artwork.
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Jean-François
L'île flottante est une expérience sensorielle & gustative unique en son genre. Les goûts, le service, l'ambiance décontractée, tout était merveilleux. Une jeune serveuse du nom d'Alice nous servaient les plats & le vin de manière poétique & avec une passion palpable pour les saveurs & cet endroit. FORTEMENT recommandé.
Manuel
Quelle soirée mémorable. Accueil & service chaleureux, repas extraordinaire. Beaucoup de talent, de sourires & de gentillesse. Je recommande vraiment cet endroit.
Nathalie
Chaque service est un chef d'oeuvre gustatif. Le mariage des saveur fonctionne à tout coup. Chef Sean est un génie culinaire!
Un incontournable à Montréal pour les foodies locaux ou de passage.
Yesmine
We went to Île Flottante for my birthday & both the food & the service were impeccable. What really stands out is the concept: you share your dietary restrictions, & they create a selection of dishes that feel original, unexpected, & very well executed.
The service was attentive without being overbearing, & the atmosphere is cozy & intimate. Tuesday nights are especially nice if you enjoy a livelier, brighter music vibe. We'd definitely recommend going then.
It's also very vegetarian- & vegan-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for mixed groups. Overall, a thoughtful, memorable experience.
L
Creative intentions, uneven execution
We had dinner at Île Flottante, & the experience was fine overall, but not especially memorable. The meal lasted about 3.5 hours, which felt more slow than leisurely. It was not a significant problem, just not the pacing you expect from a restaurant that aims for refinement.
One genuinely lovely detail was that they wrote our names & a note about our anniversary on a slate on the table. It created a warm welcome & felt personal. You do not see touches like that very often, & it set the night off on a hopeful note.
We started by asking for a glass of Champagne, but the only sparkling option by the glass was a very average Cava. This felt like an unexpected limitation & also a missed chance for them to offer something more interesting or premium.
The menu had creative ideas, but many dishes felt like they were missing a key flavor. It often seemed like each plate needed either one more element to tie everything together or a bit of restraint to let the main idea shine.
Highlight:
The pre-dessert was genuinely excellent. It was a fruit-&-vegetable sorbet-style palate cleanser that tasted bright, refreshing, & thoughtful. It was the one dish that felt fully realized.
Low point:
The pork course struggled the most. It had too many competing components. The pork came with horseradish & mustard, two different sweet purees, & a very salty, smoky gravy. Nothing was balanced, & the quality of the pork itself was not strong enough to be the centerpiece. This dish needed strong editing.
A surprising detail was the dessert. For a restaurant named Île Flottante, they do not actually serve île flottante. Instead, they served a very tired lava cake. Lava cakes feel like the calling card of a chef who is mailing it in. They have not felt fresh or inspired for decades. Sadly, this ended the dinner on a very low note for us.
Service & atmosphere:
The service was well-intentioned but slow & a bit clumsy. A few items were dropped, & long gaps appeared between courses. The plating technique was fine, but the actual plates, glasses, & flatware looked inexpensive & out of place, almost like something purchased at a discount home store. The acoustics made the room loud & casual, which clashed with the style of food they were trying to serve.
Overall:
The meal had a few bright spots, but the overall experience was uneven & felt incohesive. With so many excellent restaurants in Montreal, we see no reason to return.
Sandra
Dès notre arrivée, toute l'équipe nous a accueillis avec une chaleur authentique qui nous a immédiatement fait sentir les bienvenus. L'ambiance du restaurant est élégante tout en restant conviviale, parfaite pour une célébration spéciale ou une soirée paisible.
Ce qui a vraiment fait la différence, c'est le service offert par Nicholas Martin. Son attention a été incomparable : il anticipait tous nos besoins, nous a conseillés sur le menu avec un enthousiasme & un professionnalisme remarquables, & chaque interaction reflétait sa passion à offrir une expérience mémorable à ses clients. Nicolas a su trouver le parfait équilibre entre la proximité & la discrétion, nous permettant de profiter pleinement de la soirée sans interruption, tout en étant toujours disponible lorsque nous en avions besoin.
La cuisine de l'Île Flottante demeure une référence en créativité & en saveur à Montréal. Les plats végétariens nous ont impressionnés par la qualité des ingrédients & le raffinement de la présentation on sent l'engagement du restaurant envers l'excellence gastronomique. Chaque bouchée était un véritable plaisir.
Merci d'avoir permis de célébrer l'anniversaire de mon mari en famille dans une atmosphère aussi exceptionnelle!
Judith
Magnifique expérience!! Un service imppecable & chaleureux. Un menu dégustation surprenant & délicieux. Nous avons aussi profité de l'accord avec le vin & n'avons pas été déçu. (Nous avons pris un accord met & vin pour 2 personnes). Les cocktails sont aussi très bons & originaux.
Jean-Philippe
Magnifique expérience chez Île Flottante. Expérience culinaire recherchée avec une attention aux moindres détails. Laissez vous guider par les serveurs, étant donné l'absence de menus. Je recommande.
Joe
Great food, service was impeccable. The wine pairing & explanations were excellent.
Definitely we will go back.
We were a group of a six, we all enjoyed the experience.
Congratulations to the staff & chef.
Emmanuelle
Quelle expérience culinaire! De surprise en surprise lors de ce souper en 6 services ; du plaisir pour les yeux, un jeu de textures & de saveurs à chaque met. Un véritable voyage pour les sens! & un service chaleureux & irréprochable.
Je recommande les yeux fermés 💯
Peter
Een aangenaam kader met zeer vriendelijke bediening. Heerlijke gerechten met verrassende smaken. Lekkere aangepaste wijnen maar erg kleine porties.
Solemio
Le restaurant est très joli & le service impecable. Le menu dégustation, par contre ne vaut vraiment pas le prix. C'est supposément un restaurant gastronomique, mais les plat ne sont pas assez travaillés pour le prix. Sur 6 services, 1 seul plat contient des protéines (viande). Donc 120$ pour manger que des légumes..ce genre de menu devrait couter 70$. Les dessert étaient super bon je n'ai rien à dire.
Francis
Service & ambiance très sympa, mais cuisine ordinaire pour le prix! Nous étions 6 adultes & nous avons convenu que, sur 7 services, plus de la moitié des plats ne répondaient pas à nos attentes d'un restaurant gastronomique.
X
Impressive tasting menu that uses a wide variety of fresh ingredients in a unique way. My personal fave is the pre-dessert that served a tomato sorbet with balsamic vinegar & burrata whipped cream. It tasted very fresh & was exactly what you're looking for when thinking of a transition between savory & sweet.
The service is quick & our waiter was very kind. The place isn't very big so it's best to reserve before.
Loreli
obsessed with this quaint mile-end resto, where the tasting menu is beautifully presented & incredibly delicious! the 7 course menu changes a little daily making for a fun culinary adventure every time you visit. the service was flawless & the personal touches so appreciated. truly one of the best tasting experiences in mtl. everything was delicious - & I really enjoyed both desserts!
Blue
Fantastic experience. Great value for an exquisite meal & excellent wine pairing. Chapeau !
SY
The service is very good & the recommended plates are very delicious. The price is very reasonable & the portions are large!