Île Flottante
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Île Flottante
Buzzy spot for creative French dishes & a stylish space decorated with eclectic local artwork.
Mile-End
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 6 pm
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5.0
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.
Aug 5, 2025
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5.0
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!
Aug 1, 2025
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5.0
Fantastic experience. Great value for an exquisite meal & excellent wine pairing. Chapeau !
Jul 27, 2025
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5.0
The service is very good & the recommended plates are very delicious. The price is very reasonable & the portions are large!
Jul 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
Merveilleuse expérience culinaire. À vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie.
Jul 12, 2025
on Google
5.0
The best restaurant i went in Montreal so far. For my brothers birthday & it was a blast. Thank you for your great service. Our waitress was amazing & caring.
Jul 9, 2025
on Google
5.0
Exceptional. Interesting flavors & preparations, done exceptionally well. Well informed & friendly service, including a call ahead of time to ensure there were no allergies or dietary restrictions in my party. & a great place to be. Seven courses, & no missed notes.
Jul 6, 2025
on Google
5.0
Well… if you haven't been to Île Flottante for their seasonal menu & wine pairing what are you even doing? HUGE shout out to Nico for the exceptional wine pairing selection & hats off to Chef Sean for the unbelievable 8 course meal - plenty of food, 2 amuse bouches, 5 savory dishes & 2 desserts. 11/10! Highlight for us was the Halibut with seasonal beets & pest & the CAPON 🤤- I would go back every single time.
It was a night of celebrations all around & they even write your name / message on a beautiful piece of slate for a personalized experience.
Jul 5, 2025
on Google
3.0
We went to L'Île Flottante for my partner's birthday. The reviews were very mixed, but I still wanted to give it a try. I should have listened to the reviews that mentioned the food & wine pairing was lacking. While the wines themselves were good, once we took a bite of the dish, the wine didn't match at all. I definitely would not recommend the food & wine pairing.
Additionally, the dishes were interesting, but they were so eclectic. There was no real connection between the courses. Also, I didn't find the dishes to be complex enough to justify the price. In total, about $350 for two people is far too expensive for the quality & execution of the dishes we had.
That being said, the ambiance was great, & the service was excellent!
Jul 5, 2025
on Google
5.0
Consistently the best tasting menu in Montreal. Incredible service & beautiful presentation. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions, just give them some advanced notice!
Jun 29, 2025
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5.0
My husband & I frequent tasting menues in Montreal & this is one of the best meals & overall experiences I have had.
Each bite was balanced, & each dish was both creative & ingredient-forward. The dishes had great range, we were served everything from asian to southern-flavor inspired plates & they all worked well together to produce a truly magical experience. This restaurant stands as a true representation of what quebec/montreal fine dining is ; using humble ingredients & creating something truly magical- well represented in the asparagus egg dish which was simply divine.
The wine pairings showed immense care & were clearly well thought out. Each wine transformed from the plates from their before (we sipped pre bite) to their after. We had the option for a welcome cocktail which we tried one of each- both were a lovely start to the night & from there it just kept getting better. Most of the wines if not all were unique private imports, many sourced from local quebec producers.
Thank you to the Maître D Jérémi for sending me the wine list to my email that very evening !
We were welcomed as soon as we walked in & my name was written on stone on our table which felt quite special. The whole evening was magical, the staff were great, & we will most certainly be back very soon.
Jun 22, 2025
on Google
5.0
Nestled in one of Montreals great neighbourhoods, we dined here on a lovely summer evening. The restaurant has a nice cozy atmosphere of people enjoying each others company. The tasting menu & wine pairings were fabulous. Perfectly layered tastes & textures. The service was lovely, genuine & the team are happy to accommodate. Vegetarian, allergies? No problem!
Jun 21, 2025
on Google
4.0
Super creative dishes & a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.
Jun 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
A true gem!
This was our third visit in just five months & for good reason. The food is absolutely delicious, with flavors that truly stand out & keep you coming back for more. Each dish is not only full of taste, but beautifully presented, like a work of art on the plate. You can tell how much care & creativity goes into everything they serve.
A big thank you to the chef Sean Murray Smith, to Jeremy & the whole team of l'Ile flottante for a wonderful & delicious evening.
I highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food & a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out!
May 31, 2025
on Google
5.0
What a culinary experience. Everything was good. From the food, to the drinks, to the wine… it was an exceptional 5 course meal plus dessert. The cocktails were excellent. I had 2 of the 4 signature cocktails & wanted to try them all, but also didn't want to get drunk 🤪. The service is so good. The describe every dish in exquisite detail while it sits in front or you. I wanted some wine & they brought me three to sample before I made my selection. Just from my description of the wine they were able to narrow down the selection to one I loved. Excellences
May 30, 2025
on Google
5.0
Expérience exceptionnelle au delà de mes attentes, une vrai découverte de saveur !
Nous avons eu le menu en 8 services 2 entrées 4 plat 2 dessert. Chaque assiette s'accordait parfaitement les une aux autres.
Une adresse à essayer une fois dans sa vie
May 29, 2025
on Google
4.0
Had a lovely evening at Île Flottante. The theme night featured an Asian twist, & the wine pairing was thoughtfully done. The chicken dish stood out as flavorful, while the cavatelli & the single lamb lollipop chop were just okay. The biggest letdown was the portion size, six miniature plates just didn't feel like a proper meal, especially given the $100+ price tag. Left a bit hungry, which isn't what you expect at this level. Overall, a refined concept with good execution on some dishes, but lacking in value & satisfaction. I will return to try the regular menu.
May 27, 2025
on Google