Installé dans le secteur le plus à la mode de Mile End, La Chronique attire une clientèle branchée avec ses recettes innovantes et son décor jaune vif. Régalez-vous d'une entrée faite de tendres coquilles Saint-Jacques sur lit de patates douces sautées ou de saumon épicé avant d'entamer un plat savoureux, tel le magret de canard grillé aux crevettes. La Chronique specialize en la cuisine du marché, de produits frais et de première qualité.
Dans l’ensemble, La Chronique est largement saluée comme une expérience gastronomique d’exception avec un service impeccable et chaleureux et une cuisine française raffinée qui mêle maîtrise des cuissons, finesse des saveurs et présentations soignées. Le menu degustation et les accords vins offrent une immersion culinaire complète, digne d’un voyage sensoriel, et bien que le coût soit élevé, l’expérience est perçue comme bien justifiée pour ceux qui recherchent quelque chose de mémorable. Les plats vedettes et les accompagnements, tels que le poisson blanc cabillaud et les plats à base de viande et de topinambour, ainsi que les desserts, sont régulièrement décrits comme exquis et le service est décrit comme attentif et sans prétention tout au long du repas. L’ambiance est élégante et l’expérience est fluide et bien rythmée, avec des explications détaillées des plats qui renforcent le plaisir culinaire; malgré quelques remarques sur une ambiance parfois discrète ou sur le prix élevé, l’ensemble des avis converge vers une reconnaissance comme l’une des meilleures tables de Montréal et un incontournable pour les épicuriens.
Don't mind the negative reviews, they are the exception & you can expect they are related to the reviewers bad temper or entitlement level. Now to talk about the restaurant, the service was way up there, super friendly & accommodating. The food was also way up there, with a 6 course menu that defends itself very well against other well known names. The in-house sommelier was on his game & served us excellent wines with each of our plates. It will cost you a pretty penny to experience the multiple course menu with the wine pairing, but it will fall into the experience category, not the simple meal category. If you're willing to dish out several hundreds on an experience, it's worth your time.
Incredible evening at La Chronique for the first night of MTLàTABLE. The service was impeccable. Luca was attentive, knowledgable & engaging. The visits from Chef Olivier made the experience even more special. Every course & wine pairing were perfectly executed. I am still dreaming of the Gaspésie Arctic Char made with'Un petit peu d'amour'.
31 oct. 2025
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This was a tasting menu with smaller items over five courses which included Atlantic Char, Salmon, Foie Gras, beef, etc. Each dish was exquisitely prepared & well spaced out. You never felt hurried & each dish was explained in detail. The sommelier made an excellent pairing since I am not as familiar with French wines, & he kept the bottle & decided to pour when he felt it appropriate. The waiter & two chefs also spent considerable time with us to ensure everything was to our liking. I thought each tasting was amazing except for the beef at the end which was a little tough & stringy. The dessert tasting was also awesome. While it was one of the finest dining experiences we have ever had, it was also one of the most expensive. So be prepared.
A really lovely dining experience that's great for a date or a long chat. We didn't realize there's a fixed MTLàTABLE menu going on, but while it wasn't what I'd planned to order it was very good. The foie grois was especially excellent. They have an extensive wine list as well. While the menu is all in French, the waiter was great with explaining dishes as my partner speaks no French & I only speak some. Everyone was very kind & professional. The meal did take awhile - about 2 hours - but with the nice ambiance I don't think that's a bad thing. It definitely doesn't feel like a place to rush through a quick dinner.
There are just so many better places in Montreal to spend your money. The food here was so mid for some of the highest prices we have seen since moving to the city. I would not normally go into such detail but for over $300 (from the a la carte, thank god we didn't do the tasting), I think people should know what they are getting. The service was ok, but not great. The constant upselling & near condescending way that the wine & menu items were described to us came off as quite pretentious; & frankly, laughable once we actually tried the food. Bless him, our server tried but unfortunately it was just overall awkward. The restaurant itself had no atmosphere. It's just white walls with some generic abstract canvases & the music ranged from Charlotte Cardin, to background jazz, to nothing at all. Both of my partners dishes (the sweetbreads & duck) had no seasoning, & I would wager his duck was left in the sous vide too long as it had a near mushy texture. My starter (tuna) tasted like straight up lime juice, the fish was not fresh tasting, the pieces were not even cut all the way through, & it was missing some elements (which I didn't notice until someone next to us ordered the same thing & it looked different). My main (the steak) was ok, but the ratatouille it came with was so overcooked it was all one colour of mush. For $58 I expect much better. The best thing we had was the wine, of which they do have a large selection, & the bread ($5 charge) was decent but certainly not mind blowing. The final kicker was when we paid & the server told us to choose one of the tip percentages on the bill (starting at 20%). *Disclaimer that we had a treater gift card which covered a lot of the bill so we were significantly less pissed & we ended up just laughing it off & leaving, but we will not go back & do not recommend.
Superb high end french cuisine. Exceptional tasting menu with wine pairing. Among the best in Montreal. Hard to see how you can go wrong with this place.
30 août 2024
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Tried this place based on a recommendation. Was not disappointed. I tried the 5 course taste testing menu. Every dish was amazing & beautifully presented. Food was fresh & bursting with flavour. Also a large selection of wines & whiskeys, & the service 5 star! Highly recommend this place, great place for a first date if you want to impress.
Excellent French cuisine place with an astounding wine list. Impeccable service. The main course was to die for. Hors d'oeuvre & appetizer were good, although slightly underwhelming for that kind of price range. We had a great time!
Nice. Good food, technically perfect but not all courses were inspiring. Quite expensive. Wines were without exception from Europe (France, Italy). No hint of locality.
Outstanding French cuisine! We read an article describing la Chronique as a classic French restaurant, but it was actually quite modern & creative. The dishes were dilicious & beautifully presented. We had the five-courae menu with wine tasting, & the pairing wines were complementing the dishes as well. Definitely recommend.
28 nov. 2023
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Superb fine cuisine. Impeccable service. Very very pricy. For a party of 4 with basic fare & one bottle of wine the bill with tip was over $750. ... & worth it!
