Le 9e - Restaurant Île de France

BeverlyIre-2140

1 Review

5.0

An exquisite dining experience with every detail for a perfect meal attended to. Delightful decor & cosy atmosphere with plenty of fabulous details to entertain the senses. Well worth the drive from the Eastern Townships. We are already planning our next visit. Bravo Chef Liam & the entire team.

Daniel

2.0

De la fausse représentation que ce 9e du Eaton, dommage. On ne mange pas dans la salle Art déco classée (laquelle est réservée aux séminaires & banquets) mais dans le reste du 9e étage qui a été rénové de manière qui rappelle un peu l'Art déco. La belle salle reste donc peu utilisée, mais on peut aller y jeter un coup d'oeil. Dommage aussi que le menu soit aussi pauvre, & que là aussi il y ait de la fausse représentation : on annonce « tartare de boeuf & os à la moëlle » & on ne reçoit jamais l'os à la moëlle... on nous répond qu'il y a de la moëlle dans le tartare. Quant au service, il est très approximatif & quelque peu cavalier du début à la fin. D'abord on nous demande si « on veut commencer par un verre »; on répond non, alors on nous enlève la carte des vins ! Il a fallu la redemander pour pouvoir commander le vin avec le repas. On nous annonce une salade en entrée du jour, assez costaude pour être partagée; nos deux amis prennent la soupe du jour & nous demandons à partager la salade du jour. Deux fois on vient nous demander de confirmer qu'on veut bien partager la salade du jour en entrée. Mais, les soupes arrivent sans la salade; ce n'est que lorsque nous amis ont terminé leur soupe, que nous recevons de notre côté la salade. Ensuite nous avons dû attendre une éternité pour avoir les plats; pour s'excuser le serveur propose les cafés gratuits. Mais à la fin du repas, plus personne ne pense au café & il a fallu demander si l'offre tenait toujours. Pour couronner le tôt, au moment du paiement, le minimum proposé pour le service est 18%. Vu tout ce qui précède, on choisit « autre » pour entrer 15%... ce qui a fait grommeler le serveur ! Vraiment dommage de gâcher un aussi bel endroit par ces promesses non tenues & ce service pas pro.

Aug 21, 2024

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Martin

5.0

Excellent menu & service in a well appointed space. The original art deco interior details add a nice touch to the ambiance. All staff members we interacted with were courteous & knowledgeable regarding the menu. The oysters were the highlight of our meal. Highly recommended for those looking for an upscale meal in a nice setting.

Aug 11, 2024

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Gretta

5.0

Lovely restaurant in a historic art deco space. Server was kind & attentive. The food was divine: mushroom ravioli & the bread service were highlights.

Aug 6, 2024

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Nathalie

5.0

Absolutely breathtaking! This icon from Montreal history has come back like a Fenix. The decor is incredible, art deco like in the days. A must do! I was there for a special private event for the second time. I can't wait to try the public restaurant.

Jul 17, 2024

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Marie-claude

5.0

Service impeccable & courtois.....plats délicieux & décor fabuleux !!!

Jul 12, 2024

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John

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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Shaun

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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Bridget

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

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Alexandre

4.0

Good restaurant, seems to benefit greatly from the historical hype of the name. Professional staff (dress code could be better: jeans, sneakers...), good decor, & quick service. Loved the small museum at the entrance, & nice furniture. Food was good, but I was honestly expecting a little more. Salmon portion was tiny (quite different from other pictures posted), & no sides came with it. Cheesecake was burnt: good but not exceptional. Would recommend the restaurant, if just to experience this legendary location, but it would get 5 stars if the food was truly exceptional!

Jul 6, 2024

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Anthony

5.0

Beautiful decor & atmosphere, friendly & knowledgeable staff, great menu options. Please order the Seafood Tower!

Jul 1, 2024

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MaryPia-3632

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5.0

An unforgettable dining experience ! We began the evening with super fresh oysters , followed by delicious lobster ravioli bathed in a rich sauce. The lamb was cooked to perfection. The dessert was sublime. The service was spectacular - attentive, knowledgeable & passionate. The restaurant is in an Art Deco setting, very impressive. An evening here is a journey through time & luxury. Special thanks to Derick for being an amazing waiter.

François

5.0

Très beau décor, plats de style brasserie bien exécutés & service irréprochable.

May 29, 2024

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Eileen

4.0

So where to begin ? The staff was incredibly friendly & finally i go somewhere where they deserve their tips. & when our waitress saw that the main dishes were way too slow, she decided to order us 3 amuse bouche that were delicious ! ( tomatoes with olive oil & blue cheese & 2 choux with liver pate) The ambiance wasn't as awesome as expected, the decor is basic, the big room that everybody seems to be awe of, has nothing particular, the story behind it though is cool but not so cool as to make me want my friends & family to see it. The food, because we went for that. Well you have no clear separation of entrees & main which is a little bit weird, maybe it was the high in the 20s. Nevertheless the chicken peas crepe was pretty good & if you are looking for a good piece of beef the bavette at 39$ really does the trick, the meat was cooked as ordered (rare) & the butter above it was pretty tasty. The dessert- not on the menu- was incredible All in all for 3 drinks, 2 entrees, 2 mains dishes & 2 dessert with tips I paid around 250$-yeah it's not somewhere you go every week for sure but definitely a place where I could recommend

May 23, 2024

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Oliver

5.0

Magnifique salle où j'ai eu la chance de voir un concert Candlelight. Décors style art deco authentique & bien préservé!

May 20, 2024

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Lorne

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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LucieGui-8905

1 Review

5.0

Très bon repas servi par un personnel hors pair & très attentionné. Ambiance très agréable dans un décor raffiné. Je vous recommande ce restaurant sans hésiter.

Alex

5.0

I don't know what I was expecting when I walked in to le 9e, but any expectation I had prior, was exceeded ten fold. The food - let me just say that Liam Hopkins is a GENIUS & has the most exceptional palate! The decor - whoever did theirs come do mine! The vibes - probably invented here. Seriously, don't walk - run. 10000/10 recommend!

May 18, 2024

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Pablo

5.0

Great food. Excellent service & an Epic decor. A stunning addition to the city!

May 18, 2024

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Camila

5.0

Wow! Le 9e is an incredible experience. It transports you to the 1930s with its authentic Art Deco atmosphere & offers stunning views that make you feel like you're in a grand city. The food is exceptional, making it one of the best culinary destinations. I'm thrilled that Montreal has a place like this. Can't wait to go back!

May 17, 2024

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