Le 9e - Restaurant Île de France
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Le 9e - Restaurant Île de France
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Since it opened in 1931, the Centre Eaton de Montréal’s iconic 9th floor restaurant has been known by Montrealers as “le neuvième”.
With La Grande Salle’s high ceiling and elegant architectural lines, Le 9e was among the first Art Deco interiors in the Province of Quebec, and is classified as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture.
Lying dormant for twenty four years, Le 9e’s reopening in 2024 honours the past and embraces the future.
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5.0
We've had high tea here during the day. It's an exquisite building! We also attended a Fever Candlelight event in the grand salon. A beautiful evening spent with my parents.
Jan 12, 2026
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4.0
We enjoyed very good food in a beautiful setting. Arranging our staff party was very professional & easy . I am very pleased with the attention paid to our three people with allergies as they were very well taken care of. We were not rushed but there should have been a pause between courses.
The parking was easy & good & a very fair evening rate.
Dec 10, 2025
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5.0
We had a small 15 person corporate event in the Salon d'Agent right off the main dining room. The space was perfect for our group with a massive window looking out over the main dining room & subsequently outside, while also having direct access to the grand ballroom.
This art deco space was beautifully done & evoked a time gone by. We had the family style meal, which came with 4 appetizers & 3 entries plus dessert. All of it was fabulous, flavourful & everyone enjoyed it. The service was spot on & we never waited for anything, but also didn't feel rushed (we stayed for almost 4hrs). Also, the organization & planning for it was handled professionally by Angelique.
Dec 2, 2025
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5.0
Le 9e , for the elders , it is called memories, for the young, it is called experience.
Le 9e French restaurant, which has been well-known for these two months, is located in the bustling downtown area. The large floor-to-ceiling windows allow diners to take in the beautiful scenery. The night view overlooking is really beautiful!
The high & gorgeous decoration is very textured. After a busy day, you should treat yourself well! Not only is the decoration good, the atmosphere is good, but the food is also very well done. If you want to taste the delicate & advanced traditional French cuisine in the city center, come here!
May 1, 2025
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5.0
beautiful set up, adele tribute got everyone a little tear out! Those 4 violons were vibrating like 50, getting everyone's attention, going through all emotions... I would 100% recommend, & will 100% go to another tribute!
Feb 7, 2025
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5.0
I came for lunch with my client. It's beautiful place for meeting & event. The food is delicious & tasty with well decoration. Wonderful experience in here
Dec 10, 2024
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5.0
Beautiful choral concert. This was my second concert from Art Choral ensemble. I love the show, & the format (venue, timing) makes for a very versatile evening - early enough to go with kids, late enough as a great start for an evening out.
Dec 3, 2024
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5.0
Beautiful ambiance, great night view of the city & amazing service. Fever Pink Floyd show was amazing.
Oct 5, 2024
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5.0
My friend & I planned to have just one cocktail. However, our server, Ashley, was so warm & happy that we stayed for dinner. Beautiful, elegant place with great staff.
Sep 18, 2024
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5.0
This place is an absolute gem! You HAVE to go, it's beyond beautiful, like stepping into another era in the best way possible... Everything is so classy & elegant, & the vibe is unmatched. The energy is incredible, the atmosphere is perfect, & the drinks... wow. Chloe's cocktails are out of this world, the best drinks you'll ever have, no joke!!! Everyone here is so welcoming & knows the menu inside & out. The service is flawless, & the whole experience just leaves you wanting MORE. If you're in Montreal, do yourself a favor & make this your go-to spot!
Sep 15, 2024
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5.0
Shared a wonderful meal with family & friends last Tuesday. The food was absolutely delicious - the balance of flavors & the presentation were perfect. Great seafood, scrumptious vegetable & meat dishes (our group had lamb, duck & beef tartare). Super service in an beautifully restored setting. A jewel of an experience. Thank you, team 9ieme!
Aug 2, 2024
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5.0
Celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary last night at le 9e Restaurant Ile de France. It was a wonderful experience! Our waitress Erika helped with our meal selection & it was a great choice. Special thanks to the manager, Marco for making our evening amazingly unforgettable. We strongly recommend this beautiful art deco restaurant.
Jul 11, 2024
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5.0
WOW!!! From the moment you enter the lobby you will be impressed with the beautiful art deco theme. The restaurant is beautiful, the service & food are great. Don't forget to check out the event space before you leave, it's gorgeous.
Jul 11, 2024
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5.0
Absolutely perfect evening. This was one of the things I did not want to miss on my trip to Montréal. I had read articles about the restoration, & a friend with excellent taste had said it was one of her favourites, so I was excited to be able to try it for myself on my final evening in the city. I made a reservation for one & was seated at the bar (this seems to be the norm for solo diners as the bar had several places set). While this sometimes means the service isn't going to be at the usual level, my experience was absolutely the opposite. I felt incredibly well taken care of the entire evening, & it was enjoyable to watch drinks being made & the oysters being prepared. Good restaurants should always recognize that a solo diner is often there specifically to appreciate the food & the service, & I felt this was the case at le 9e. From the moment I entered the elevator lobby on the main floor, every single staff member I encountered was friendly & welcoming. I was impressed by the service. My water glass was never empty, & when I accidentally dropped my phone when putting it away for my meal, it was immediately picked up & handed to me before I could even hop off my barstool. There was a slight hiccup in getting a wine list to order a glass with my meal, but it was quickly presented by the man I now realize was the operations manager who made some suggestions (also, he was on the floor the entire time & I saw him pitching in, which is a sign of someone who really cares about the service). Shortly after I was seated, the bartender took my order for a cocktail to begin. The cocktail menu features classics in keeping with the retro elegance of the restored restaurant, which adds to the charm, as well as some modern interpretations. Like the food (as I would experience) it was presented nicely but without a fuss, with a focus on the quality of the flavours not elaborate presentation. My meal was perfect. I started with the asparagus, which was beautifully done, ideal crispness & not overwhelmed by too much sauce. It is my favourite vegetable when it is in season, & I was pleased with the simple but appealing presentation. I followed that with the steak frites, which is accompanied by beurre Café de Paris. This is not often an option on menus at home in Alberta, so I was delighted to see it there. My request to have my steak saignant was met, & it was presented nicely sliced, again, simple but appealing. The fries were some of the best I've had, crisp exterior & very tender inside. There were masses of them so I couldn't finish, although I was tempted to try. I finished with a white chocolate dessert, which was perhaps the least exciting part of the meal. It was enjoyable but not spectacular, & the raspberry coulis in the middle was not distributed well, so it was only at the very center of the dome that I finally got some, & then it was overpowering the white chocolate. This is probably just an assembly issue, but it affected the balance of the dessert. I was also not expecting a cake (cookie?) base inside. I think this item could be improved, perhaps as a panna cotta with raspberry & lemon. It wasn't bad, per se, but it didn't meet the level of the rest of the meal, so it was a bit of a low note to end on. I followed this with an espresso, which was balanced & well made. The ambiance is enjoyable, with an elegant restoration that honours the art deco style of this historic venue without being campy (a difficult balance). It is not the quietest place, partly because there are so many hard surfaces, but it was not overwhelming. For a solo diner, a seat at the bar provides a perfect spot for people watching & to enjoy the energy of the evening dinner service. This sounds funny, but also don't miss the chance to see the bathrooms, which are also nicely renovated but keep the historic elements. Sadly, there was an event on in the old main dining room, so I couldn't take a look, but I'm hoping I can see that on my next visit.
Jul 9, 2024
on Google
5.0
Beautiful decor & atmosphere, friendly & knowledgeable staff, great menu options. Please order the Seafood Tower!
Jul 1, 2024
on Google
4.0
Beautiful venue! Felt very fancy but prices & service were very down to earth. Food was good. Tons of seafood, so if one doesn't eat seafood there are less options in the appetizer section.
Jun 25, 2024
on Google
5.0
Breathtaking, beautiful & nostalgic. A gem! The food was delicious & the service is exceptional! Thank- you for a memorable evening.
May 28, 2024
on Google
5.0
This is a gorgeous historic location with beautiful art deco original fixtures. Food is delicious - especially the steak tartare & the desserts. Look forward to a repeat visit soon!
May 20, 2024
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