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Had our first experience of blind tasting menu in this distinguished restaurant & it was spectacular. It was our 7th wedding anniversary & I suggested to my wife that we should try to eat at this place. I'm glad she agreed because she enjoyed it as much as I did. We were notified that the menu changes every season & most of the ingredients are locally sourced. As a person who has a great appetite, I understand some of the reviews pertaining to the courses not making you full. It made me satiated enough which made me appreciate the concept even more. I would advice to the people who wants to try this place to eat their lunch or go with your everyday meals the night you visit here. & also, keep an open mind & an even more open palette because it would be blown into smithereens! The waiters are professional, knowledgeable & patient that they are always enthusiastic to answer our questions. Now for the detailed dishes of that night.
1st course was I think, inspired by an Italian salad named Carpese. It had roasted basil leaf on top, a slice of Goat cheese from Chateauguay, then a mixture of what I believe is a peach compote & fresh tomato & at its base is pesto. Also serve with toast white bread on this side lightly brushed with butter. They suggested that we try to mix the salad & put it on the bread before consuming. I would say this is very mild to the palette yet inviting that makes you anticipate on the next dishes to come.
2nd course is something that when served would make you wonder, confused even on what it is. It is incomparable to any dish I've come across which made me even more anxious to try it. It is deceptively simple yet when I tasted it it was truly incredible, almost made me think if it had meat on it. It was apparently composed of pickled red horseradish, raw scallops, edible flower & what seems to be a seething foam of horseradish coulis or mousse. This for me was the best dish of that night. As someone who aspires to increase one's knowledge in the culinary field, this dish opened doors in my mind on how endless the possibilities are & how far chefs like in this restaurant are pushing the boundaries even further.
3rd course was beloved by my wife on how it was filled with leafy greens & of course the sesame seed crusted halibut with sesame oil & ginger sauce. It reminded me of sushi because of the ginger flavour. All of the ingredients are complementary to each other & it is quite unique for us & quite a new take for me on fish which I would love to add to my repertoire.
4th course for us was the weakest that night. Although a classic French dish, the beef filet mignon with pepper sauce & 3 kinds of mushroom didn't really stuck with me. Also as someone who's a meat guy the quantity of steak is a bit on the low for me. Perhaps a change of a part of beef may have made it even more noticeable. The only thing that piqued my interest in this dish was the creamy mashed celeriac but not enough to save the dish. Props to the chef though, on how flavourful & tender the steak was.
5th course is one for the books though, the 2nd impressionable dish of the entire night. An asparagus flavoured ice cream ??? I know, you've read that right. At first I was really suspicious to the point that made me doubt this dish, making me think if are they trying too hard. & tried they did & it blew me away. That's why they're the chef & I'm not.The bittersweet contrast between ingredients also with the coconut flavour & the asparagus coulis with the subtle tanginess of the fresh strawberries. It became a harmonious symphony of flavours that made my brain melt along with the sweet & savoury confection.
6th course deserves to be a finale. At its base a soft meringue covered with cream, crumbled bits with mango compote or jam topped with zany candied meringue done to perfection. The sharp sweetness of the meringue, the fruitiness, tanginess of the mango & the creamy sauce will leave you speechless & wanting for more.
We will dine here once more with great anticipation.
The best tasting menu I've had at a small & friendly place. Incredible service & a menu that stuns & surprises with its delicious ingenuity. No pretentious, just great food & an evening of delight.
I came here with high expectations since a few of my friends really love this place, but unfortunately my experience didn't quite match theirs, maybe they visited during a different menu.
First off, the service was great. We came for a special occasion, & the staff were very sweet & thoughtful throughout.
A few highlights:
- My favourite dish was the first appetizer which was a strong start.
- The risotto was enjoyable, with a nice Asian-inspired touch to the flavour.
- The pork was good, nothing too wow
- I was surprised that a bun the size of my palm with homemade butter (which wasn't particularly memorable) counted as one full course.
- The final picture was probably a palette cleanser before dessert. It was very icy - it felt a bit off to have this during deep winter. & unfortunately it numbed my mouth with acidity & smelled a bit like play dough. I couldn't finish it.
As others have mentioned, the menu felt very experimental - but for me, it wasn't executed particularly well. Montreal has many excellent tasting menu options, & I've personally had better experiences elsewhere.
That said, it's possible I just happened to visit during an off menu.
Had a fantastic vegan 6 courses tasting menu there yesterday for my birthday!
The staff was super nice, the food delicious & the cocktails really unique. I definitely will come back again!
Had a really lovely evening at Île Flottante.
It's a tasting experience with no menu. Each course is a delightful surprise-& that's exactly what makes it so special. Every dish felt carefully thought out, with beautiful presentation & really interesting combinations of flavours, textures, & aromas. You can tell there's a lot of creativity & precision behind the experience.
They offer pairings, but I kept it light since I was driving back to Ottawa, & it still felt complete.
Also worth mentioning: the price feels very fair for the quality, especially with their Michelin recognition.
Tip: go with an open mind & take your time-it's meant to be experienced, not rushed. You will also need to make a reservation.
The Emperor Has No Tablecloth.
We arrived for a birthday celebration. We left having celebrated nothing.
Île Flottante charges $130 per person for a vegetarian tasting menu that mistakes visual complexity for culinary achievement. Course after course arrived architecturally composed & gastronomically hollow - flower petals standing in for flavor, smears of sauce substituting for depth, decorative crockery so aggressively mismatched it suggested less a design philosophy than a disorganized cupboard.
The service was, at best, theoretical. Water glasses refilled themselves only through determined intervention. Our server existed primarily as a recurring rumor. When one diner requested a second piece of bread, they were informed this pleasure would carry an additional charge. At $130 a head, the bread is apparently rationed.
No one acknowledged the birthday. Not once.
The Michelin Guide has been generous to this address. One can only assume their inspector visited on an evening when the kitchen remembered to season the food, the servers remembered their tables, & management remembered that hospitality - not merely its aesthetic performance - is the entire point.
Montreal deserves better. So did the birthday guest.
Deserves more than just a Michelin distinction. They have a rotating blind tasting menu & every course was packed with a different set of flavors.
The first restaurant that I told myself I need to come back to often. Highly recommend!
My husband & I had the tasting menu paired with the wine & it was fantastic! The owner & employees were really cool & down to earth & you can tell it's their passion. They also had a grappa which was the most tasty I've ever had-connecting really special!
Loved my experience. The second you walk in, you can see their attention to details. Our table was setup impeccably. The host was clearly well trained & well spoken. They have a tasting menu that's diverse, elegant & overall exquisite. No 2 dishes were alike. The waiter was very knowledgeable about everything we had. The cocktails were fabulous.
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.
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!
Consistently the best tasting menu in Montreal. Incredible service & beautiful presentation. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions, just give them some advanced notice!
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!
The service was exceptional. The atmosphere was very cozy & pleasant.
The tasting menu was quite eclectic every plate was good, but lacked coherence. We were not blown away by the flavours.
The wine tasting was a significant disappointment. The wines were very good but did not pair well with the plates.
7 course tasting menu! Everything we had was so good! Very well balanced, full of flavors & surprises, beautiful presentation! The portion are quite reasonable. Worth a try!
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.
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!
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)
