Île Flottante propose un menu rigoureux axé sur les traditions culinaires françaises imprégnées d influences internationales vibrantes. La cuisine privilégie des ingrédients de haute qualité, notamment à travers une approche experte des préparations crues et des sélections variées de tartares. Les convives découvrent une progression cohérente de saveurs conçues pour équilibrer intensité et composition délicate à travers chaque service. L environnement privilégie une esthétique épurée où la présentation des assiettes constitue le point focal pour chaque invité. Chaque plat démontre un engagement rigoureux envers l assaisonnement et la texture, assurant que les épices du monde interagissent harmonieusement avec les techniques fondamentales. Cet établissement maintient une norme de préparation précise, satisfaisant ceux qui apprécient une cuisine réfléchie centrée sur le produit, évitant toute complexité inutile pour offrir des profils gustatifs percutants et constants.
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Les avis sur Île Flottante révèlent des expériences contrastées. De nombreux clients considèrent l'établissement comme une destination incontournable à Montréal, louant le menu dégustation à l'aveugle, la qualité des produits de saison ainsi qu'un service attentionné et compétent. Les habitués soulignent souvent la justesse des accords mets et vins, l'originalité des saveurs et les petites attentions personnalisées qui rendent les célébrations mémorables. À l'inverse, certains convives rapportent une expérience plus inégale, mentionnant des lenteurs dans le service, un manque de cohésion dans certaines propositions culinaires ou des attentes déçues par rapport au prix. Si une grande partie de la clientèle salue la créativité et l'ambiance du lieu, d'autres estiment que la finesse et la régularité ne sont pas toujours au rendez-vous, rendant l'appréciation globale très variable selon les attentes de chacun.
The flavors of matsutake & pumpkin are really impressive, oysters & meatballs bring together Chinese&French styles with smoked & braised seasoning. All cuisines are well designed & interconnected.
The food was good. The service however was absolutely horrible & by that I do not mean the competence of the staff, but duration of the experience. We had 7 courses + a bonus that lasted over 3 hours. I do not want to pay over $200 only to feel impatient to leave. It's absolutely ridiculous to wait this long between each service. I love the company of my wife, but sitting at a table for a little more than 3 hours with no other form of entertainment or novelty other than wondering what's next to eat makes this place hard to recommend.
Atmosphere was nice & service was excellent. It's a pre-fixed menu with no choice. The food was average & dessert was not so good, too many different flavors mixed together. Wine was also good but selection was very small.
27 oct. 2024
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Souper. Sur le plan technique les chefs sont à leur affaire & les plats sont bien présentés. En bouche, je trouve que les saveurs ne sont pas toujours bien équilibrées. En particulier des pointes d'acidité désagréables ou trop de sel gâchent l'harmonie de certains plats, alors que les ingrédients de base sont de belle qualité. Menu 7 services à $125 (110 sur le site Web), donc un peu cher, d'autant plus que les portions de poisson ou de "filet" de boeuf des plats principaux sont minuscules. Dessert à la citrouille vraiment délicieux. Je regrette qu'il n'y ait pas de formule à la carte ou table d'hôte. Service assez décontracté & sympathique. Vins intéressants, mais la carte mériterait d'être plus précise.
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)
