Dans l'ensemble, les critiques décrivent Île Flottante comme une expérience culinaire raffinée et mémorable, centrée sur un menu dégustation en rotation avec des saveurs variées et des accords mets et vins réfléchis. Le service est souvent salué pour sa chaleur, son attention et ses explications détaillées, et l'ambiance est fréquemment décrite comme élégante et intime. De nombreuses visites mettent en avant la présentation soignée et la créativité des plats, avec des temps forts en dessert, tandis que quelques expériences signalent un rythme lent ou un rapport qualité-prix discutable. Certaines critiques mentionnent l'absence de carte des boissons ou le fait que les portions ne justifient pas le prix. Le cadre est décrit comme élégant et cosy, propice aux célébrations; des soirées à ambiance jazz ou des thèmes ajoutent à l'expérience. Dans l'ensemble, Île Flottante est perçue comme une adresse incontournable pour la gastronomie montréalaine, particulièrement pour ceux qui apprécient l'originalité et les touches personnalisées.
Love this place! It was my second trip, & I ordered the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was extraordinary! Well considered, expertly prepared bites that brought joy & surprise with each bite. Will certainly go again to try the fall/winter menu. If you want to share a beautiful experience with someone you love, bring them here!
Good- All of the food was a 10/10. We were scraping our plates to get more. Restaurant atmosphere was great. Very lively, not stuffy at all Not as good: Meal was over 4 hours. First course served more than 45 minutes after we arrived/ our reservation time. Given the length of the meal it ended up not being super filling. It wasn't that it was not a lot of food, but it was spread over such a long time.
25 août 2024
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Extremely long wait in between courses. Was dining for 3h. Out of the 7 courses, two were desserts & only two were contained a protein (very small portion). The other 3 courses were vegetables... The servers were nice. The flavours were decent however I cannot justify paying $120. There are other restaurants that are better.
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.
If you only read this far in the review, please know that ÎIe Flottante's staff is so incredibly kind, caring, & accommodating. I visited here with my partner about a week ago, & we accidentally arrived an hour earlier than our reservation due to a mess-up on our end with time zone differences. We were still seated immediately, & they informed us of our error & said they would do their best to get us fed as soon as possible. Our server suggested we start with a drink, so that's what we did. The sommelier brought out two fabulous dry white wines to try, & I chose a glass of biodynamic wine that I would not have chosen had I only read about it & not tasted it. We both have dietary restrictions, but about 20 minutes after we were seated, they were able to bring out the first course. Unfortunately, right before this happened, I began to feel ill with what I would learn later was the start of a painful sinus infection. The first course, a meat, cheese, & fresh produce course, was delicious, but I realized I wouldn't be able to continue eating due to not feeling well. My partner informed our server, & she was empathetic & said she would only charge us for drinks. My partner & I have both worked customer-facing jobs & always try to be gracious & unobtrusive, so we apologized effusively. The chef came out to make sure everything was ok & to ask if there was anything they could do. I apologized again for any trouble that they went to accommodating both our earliness & dietary restrictions, & he could not have been more kind & understanding. It was more than professionalism; it was personal authenticity & kindness. We'll certainly be back, next time, for the full meal.
Usually like gastronomical experiences, this one not so much. Not the best flavor combinations... asparagus in dessert? No thanks. Very expensive as well, & don't give any other option than a 7 course tasting menu. Bad value.
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!
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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.
We had another fantastic dining experience! Each course had amazing flavors which all came together presented with the utmost attention to details. The sommelier, Fiona is fantastic. Her passion for wine is only rivalled by her fantastic palette & ability to suggest wines according to the patrons preferences. The rest of the team is just as pleasant & an integral part of what makes this one of my favorite dining destinations.
A legitimate Michelin Star experience & that is no stretch or lie. I've been to Michelin stars that aren't even as good as this restaurant. From the ambience, to the service, to most importantly the food & drink, every aspect of this restaurant is dialed in. I cannot speak highly enough about the experience I had last night. 10/10. Get the 7 course tasting menu! You will not regret it, every dish tasted better than the last & you truly go on a taste bud journey! Thanks for the experience truly unforgettable!
A few years ago my wife & I had one of the most memorable food experiences of our lives at Ile Flottante, so we made a special trip back up for my birthday, & they actually exceeded my already very high expectations. The food was incredible, the wine pairings were inspired, unusual, & perfectly complimented the complex & deep flavors of each beautiful course. I am baffled that this place doesn't have any Michelin stars yet, but I am sure they will soon.
29 janv. 2024
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Of the six course meal, the first two were mind blowingly delicious. But 2 3 mains were just decent at best. The Pork belly was way too sweet. There was a bavette which was very good but nothing insane. The pre-dessert mango was delicious & the dessert was very nice. Our 4 top table agreed we wouldn't go back. That said the service was some of the best I've ever experienced. A very passionate sommelière & cocktail guy, both really knew their stuff. & all the wait staff were super attentive & courteous. But be prepared for a long meal. It took us 4 hours start to end which we weren't prepared for baby-sitter wise. Not sure if they do that on purpose or if kitchen was slammed so be prepared!
Visited Ile flotante for my birthday & I was very disappointed. I was excited to try their 6 course menu as I have seen great reviews about it. The first course seafood soup with their homemade bread was DELICIOUS, I was in love on how good it was & set the bar really high for the other courses. Sadly it went downhill after that, the mushroom dumplings had almost no flavour at all, the rice/mayo/chicken/egg dish was too creamy & no special flavour at all I got tired of eating after 2 spoons, the duck was very heavy mostly after having a very heavy dish before & last the beef was another heavy plate & nothing in-between to cleanse the palate. The dessert was average, yes very well presented but a very simple vanilla cake that could almost taste like the costco one. The place itself is beautiful, however it took 50min wait to get our dessert, I don't think they have the staff to have so many tables. We weren't the only table waiting for that long for a dessert. The table beside us arrived an hour & a half after us & they finished their 5 course & were waiting at the same time for dessert than us. It took us 3 hours & half for the whole thing. We did not even had that many drinks that kept us there at one point we had nothing else to talk about ut was awkward, we were literally waiting on our phones. Kudos for the staff that kept their smiles & trying to make it work, they gave us off 2 of the cocktails we ordered but still the price doesn't match the wait or the quality honestly not worth it at all.
