Kitchen Galerie

Melanie

3.0

This was not our first time at Kitchen Galerie. Those experiences were really outstanding. Today was different.
Yes, it was MTL à la Table, & there was a 4 course menu at 65$. The restaurant was packed. We were a party of 4, & were seated immediately. The waitress was well versed in the menu, & she did her best to manage what was thrown her way.
It took us some time to receive the 4 drinks ordered after we arrived. The waitress brought the bottle of wine we ordered before the drinks arrived. All drinks were outstanding - particularly the apple sour.
We were able to place our orders & each course took quite a bit of time to come out. There was a particularly long gap between the 2nd & 3rd course.
She asked us if we wanted bread, which we did. We saw all tables around us being served bread…. but not us. After waiting a while, my husband asked again for the bread. It finally came - but it took some time.
First course was ok. I got the extra oyster in tempura with the celeriac puree. The oyster was hard to find on the plate for an extra charge. The leek was a solid dish & so was the fois gras. The third course of braised beef was excellent. I ordered the linguine with lobster. The lobster was an extra charge. I could barely find the lobster in my pasta. When I did l, it was over cooked. The pasta had no salt. I found the dish relatively tasteless.
My sister in law ordered the same dish as I did, & her plate had a bigger portion & had way more oil & sauce. Mine was dry. To best honest, I cannot recall having a pasta that was so bland. The losbter was a total waste of money.
All of the desserts were excellent. We also ordered two bottles of wine. I normally like to stay consistent & order the same bottle through the meal - but after ordering one bottle, they didn't have another of the same type of wine to offer. I tried to order another wine in the same vein - & they didn't have that one either. I chose a French wine & it was no where near as good as the first bottle. They really appear to have a limited quantity of each wine.
We had dessert & almost immediately we were brought the bill. A few minutes later the host came to see us & said'we normally don't do this, but we need this table'.
I understand that each restaurant likes to turn tables & advises that you have the table for 2.5 hours….but we ate everything as fast as it came out. We waited so long for drinks & in between courses.
They barely gave us time to catch out breath before being kicked out after spending almost 800$.
Not a great experience at all. There are so many other great restaurants in the area. After our experience, I feel I would probably take my money elsewhere.

Nov 15, 2025

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Ashely

5.0

The dishes were well-prepared & the service was excellent. If you're looking for steak, oysters, & foie gras, this is definitely the right place. It has the feel of a small, classic French bistro-cozy but a bit warm inside. Portions are generous & very filling. We ordered the two-person foie gras, & it would have been even better if they served a bit more foie gras.

Sep 28, 2025

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Rob

5.0

Excellent food & cuisine, very friendly personable, engaged, knowledgeable staff… but timing absolutely has to be addressed. We were there from 6:10 to 10:00 for the tasting menu. Granted it was 6 courses, but 40 minutes between the main & dessert is just not pleasant. I've had 13 course tasting dinners in less time. Staffing or timing has to be improved. Loved the foie gras oysters & inventive dishes.

May 10, 2025

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Neil

5.0

Quaint & unpretentious French faire. Ordered oysters, foie gras, steak, & risotto. Everything was delicious.

Mar 28, 2024

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