Les avis sur Île Flottante vont d'un enthousiasme soutenu à des déceptions ponctuelles, mais l'expérience globale est souvent décrite comme remarquable et mémorable. La cuisine est louée pour sa créativité, l'harmonie des textures et les accords mets et vins, avec des menus en rotation qui surprennent et séduisent les amateurs de gastronomie. Des signes forts comme l'accueil chaleureux, un cadre intime et des touches personnalisées (écriture du nom sur une ardoise, ambiance conviviale) reviennent régulièrement. Chez certains, le concept et le niveau de raffinement justifient le prix élevé et les portions peuvent toutefois sembler petites ou les plats manquer de cohérence par moments, notamment lorsque le rythme des services est lent ou lorsque certains plats déçoivent par manque de saveur ou d'équilibre. L'attrait pour les options végétariennes et véganes est récurrent, tout comme l'appréciation des choix de vins et des conseils du personnel. En dépit de critiques isolées sur la vitesse du service ou sur l'alignement entre certaines propositions et les attentes d'un restaurant gastronomique, Île Flottante demeure fréquemment recommandée et est décrite comme une destination culinaire clé à Montréal, à visiter pour l'expérience sensorielle et la créativité qui s'y déploie.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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The food was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the wine pairing, which complemented the dishes beautifully. Considering the price & the quality-I'd say this is one of the top restaurants in Montreal. The staff were also incredibly friendly & approachable, adding to the overall positive experience. The only dish that felt a bit out of place was the'leek ramen.' While I genuinely appreciate fine dining cuisine infused with ingredients from other cultures, this ramen dish seemed somewhat odd compared to the rest of the menu.
Absolutely amazing dining experience! As someone with a gluten allergy I truly appreciate how well they accommodated my needs. Every dish was incredible, but the highlight for me was the beef tartare! Everything was cooked to perfection, & the flavors were just phenomenal!!
We also opted for the wine pairing, & I highly recommend it, it complemented each course beautifully.. Despite the restaurant being quite busy, the service was top-notch. The staff were not only attentive but also incredibly knowledgeable about both the menu & the wine selections. I'll definitely be coming back!!
Came here for my birthday & Ile Flottante made it unforgettable. Alice was my primary server & she made me feel so welcome to the sommelier who explained all the wine pairings to me to the manager who regularly checked in. Not to mention the cute waiter & the chef who did shots with me to celebrate my birthday - thank you for an amazing experience, I will have to come back!
What happened to our beloved Île Flottante? Five years ago I posted a five star review & could hardly say enough about it, & we've eaten there a number of times since. But our meal there this week simply didn't live up to its past performance or our expectations. They started us off with tomato soup & grilled cheese, small portions but still far too heavy to start a 7 course dinner. The other courses were mostly mediocre (fish overdone, & little subtlety to any dish) other than the exception of the excellent mushroom carpaccio. Finished with two desserts where one would have been enough, then they followed it with one more! Service could still use a little polish. I was disappointed & will be crossing this one off my recommendations. From five years ago: We've eaten all over the world & this would be a match for some of the Michelin starred restaurants we've been to. Brilliant meal, with creative contrasts of flavors, textures, colors & spices that surprise & delight. We had the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Staff is knowledgable & friendly (although the sommelier could use a little polish). This restaurant should have a two month waiting list. Highly recommended, & likely among our top 5 anywhere. Chef Serge is brilliant. Congratulations.
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A fun experience to try, yet a bit disjointed. The restaurant has a 6-course Tasting Menu for $120 per person (prices do not include 15% tax & 25% tip). In addition to the wine pairing options, Île Flottante's cocktail menu is also very appealing, so my sister & I chose to pair cocktails for this dinner. The special thing here is that diners will not know what they are about to enjoy. The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients with a creative style. There is no menu here, instead, "the menu is [their] voice" (quote from the waitress). Everyone orders the same Tasting Menu with the option to pair with wine or cocktails. The beetroot salad was the first appetizer, beautifully presented, & the fresh taste was suitable to start the Tasting Menu - the taste was balanced & acidic to stimulate the taste buds. The next appetizer was corn & cornbread - the buttery taste & I really liked the slightly chewy texture of the bread, which went well with the dressing & vinegar. The potato wedges were surprisingly fresh, the use of lemon foam enhanced the flavor. The duck however was not as tender as I would have liked & the taste was quite ordinary, similar to duck dishes from other fine-dining restaurants in Montreal where the dressing had a sour taste from the vinegar. This dish was beautifully presented but the taste was nothing special. The first dessert was very refreshing with sorbet, ice cream & mixed fruit. The finale was beautifully presented following the theme of cornbread - not too sweet, yet it was just okay. Overall, the dinner was beautifully presented, but some dishes felt disconnected, a bit disjointed & lacking in flavour. The dishes lacked balance & cohesion, which was a shame. CA$194 / 1 person ~ 3.6 million VND (US$142)
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!
Visited during F1 weekend & was pleasantly surprised at the service- on point as well as the pairings of wine with each dish. Each dish was unique to Montreal, french inspired with a twist of modern delight! The sommelier was attentive & caring when it came to each of her choices for each dish. 4 stars for atmosphere because the space was rather loud as voices seemed to echo off walls. Otherwise everything else was superb!
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 :)
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!
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.
