Reviews describe Île Flottante as a highly creative tasting menu destination in Montreal, where dishes are often praised for balance, originality, and refined presentation, and wine pairings are frequently highlighted. The service is repeatedly described as attentive, professional, and friendly, with thoughtful touches such as noting dietary restrictions and writing guests' names on a slate. Many experiences are celebrated as among the best in the city, especially for diners seeking an intimate, elegant atmosphere and a memorable multi-course progression, with live music on select evenings and strong vegetarian and vegan options noted. Some reviews temper the praise with concerns about pacing and coherence, noting that certain courses can feel too busy, underseasoned, or not fully integrated, and that value may not always align with the price. Overall, the consensus points to a memorable and often exceptional dining adventure at Île Flottante, best enjoyed by those who relish creative, ingredient-driven menus and attentive service, while acknowledging that consistency can vary by visit.
Mon mari & moi allons à ce restaurant chaque année pour notre anniversaire de mariage & je peux dire sans aucun doute que c'est la meilleure nourriture que j'ai mangée! Aussi, le service est impeccable. On recommande chaudement!
This place is absolutely exceptional! From the service to the mocktails to the ever increasingly tasty pescatarian set menu, we are super pleased. The flavours are wonderful & they are harmonious with each other. Multiple times during the evening, I contemplated licking the plate but didn't want to seem rude. Each course built upon the last & they were all special in their own regard. We also checked whether this place was Michelin guide listed as the food quality was so good & the presentations were so visually appealing. We would absolutely recommend coming back here for any occasion. It was certainly worth the drive from Toronto for this restaurant.
This was the highlight of my trip to Montreal. The entire dinner was delicious & so well thought out. However, the last dessert was my absolute favorite & i will be thinking about it every day. The little meringue pieces were literal perfection. Definitely recommend!
Highly recommend the tasting menu. The service, unique flavor combinations & presentation make this a place to put on your Montreal restaurant to try list (especially great for celebrations)
We went a year ago & it was an amazing experience. We had the 7 services with the wine pairing. Everything was on point & delicious. I was recommanding to a friend & I remembered that I forgot to leave a review. Cheers :)
Jul 1, 2024
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I cannot recommend this place enough ! As a vegan it is hard to find this kind of culinary experience. The chef & his whole team really went above & beyond to make this night special. The service was great, the knowledge of the staff was great & the food was to die for. The other couple with us were eating the original 6 course menu with meat & they were also extremely pleased. I will definitely come back!
C'est la 3e fois que je viens à L'Ile Flottante (1e : 2018, 2e : 2021, 3e : hier soir), & l'expérience & l'ambiance ont encore une fois été très agréables, pleines de découvertes. Je pense qu'entre les 3 fois, c'était même celle où l'accord mets-vin était le plus intéressant, le plus cohérent. La sommelière est incroyable & son approche des vins est à la fois exploratoire mais assurée d'une très belle cohésion. Coup de coeur pour ses deux vins blancs siciliens & du nord de l'Espagne. Je recommande hautement, chaque vin choisi avait sa place & sa petite "touch". Si je mets une étoile en moins, c'est qu'entre 2018 & aujourd'hui, certains des attraits de l'Ile Flottante se sont un peu perdus. La facture est vraiment devenue chère pour des plats plutôt petits (je suis rentrée assez saoule, ayant + bu que mangé... ce n'avait jamais été le cas avant où je trouvais qu'ils réussissaient un équilibrage & un dosage des plats parfait). Pour un 6 services rendu à 115 $/personne (autrefois c'était 70 ou 80), un peu plus de générosité dans certains des plats (ex : la portion de poutine, le tartare) auraient permis d'apprécier davantage le moment. L'accord mets/vins à 65 $ vaut toutefois amplement son prix. Comme d'autres reviews en ont fait mention, il faut s'attendre à passer un bon moment en salle (environ 4h), mais pour une expérience gastronomique, ce n'est pas si dérangeant. Le premier plat a été long à arriver, mais la sommelière nous a resservis en vin. (Un pain/petit amuse bouche serait à prévoir pour les clients toutefois si le problème de manque de personnel en cuisine persiste) Mention à l'accueil parfait, doux & attentionné, le service impeccable & la présence sympathique & witty tout au long du repas ! Il fait toujours bon redécouvrir ce qu'a à nous proposer L'Ile Flottante .
One of the best tasting menus we've ever had. Phenomenal attention to detail in terms of flavour & plating. The service was great, & the staff did acknowledge that they needed to work on timing between courses (need to be a bit shorter). They really took care of us & we had a great time. Strongly recommend a visit! Make sure you do the wine pairings.
What a wonderful experience - literally an experience; we were here for 4 hours enjoying a delicious, generous tasting menu & wine pairing. The portions were generous, to say the least. The food was creative & very tasty. The wine pairings were perfect. The servers were attentive. Did not feel rushed at all. They even topped off our glasses several times. The vibe was so fun & trendy. They truly wanted you to have a great experience. Would certainly recommend. They are deserving of some Michelin stars!
Mar 31, 2024
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