Discover Le Passé Composé, a gourmet French brunch restaurant located in the heart of Old Montreal. A must-visit for brunch enthusiasts, this spot reinvents the classics with a bold and creative menu.
Led by Chef Arnaud Glay, renowned for his signature poached eggs, Le Passé Composé unveils an all-new concept that is sure to delight your taste buds. An unforgettable brunch destination not to be missed!
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Le Passé Composé stands out with a chic, cozy ambiance and a refined, modern take on brunch that many reviews describe as delicious and generously portioned. Dishes such as bone marrow, foie gras poached egg, pain doré, and grilled cheese receive frequent praise for rich flavors, inventive combinations, and beautiful presentations. The service is described as attentive and friendly, with staff often creating a warm, elegant atmosphere, and the terrace and decor adding to a special occasion feel. While some comments note higher prices and the occasional slower service during busy times or after the move, most reviews highlight a memorable dining experience worth the cost. Reservations are advised due to popularity, and the new location is seen as bright and stylish, sometimes compared to New York vibes. Overall Le Passé Composé is celebrated for sophisticated brunch, flavorful, visually appealing plates, and a convivial setting that keeps guests returning.
Not a very pleasant experience at the restaurant. We visited this place as my friend loved their fois gras & she was so looking forward to having it again. However, the dish was so disappointing as she said it's nothing like what's she'd tried at her first visit. I ordered a French Toast for myself & it was super greasy as you can see on the video. This is not how French Toast supposed to be. On a side note, a waitress also spilt my iced coffee on me. She apologised, walked away, never came back to check on me again. I told the waiter who was helping us about it & he changed the chair for me as it was wet. We also had to wait so long for the food to be served. It was the worst start to our day yet I appreciated Arthur's services & for being very helpful.
Came for brunch, excellent service as well as the food. A side dish was a bit late & they brought a side of French toast which was an excellent gesture. Which also changed my mind about how I see French toast. A great place for a fancy brunch.
Sep 30, 2024
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The best brunch in mtl ! It's worth the wait. I recommend going early as there's always a line. The foie gras poached eggs is delicious & very filling. Brioche bread, poached goose eggs, grade "A" foie gras (Rougié), foie gras sauce, onion jam, prosciutto chips, poppy seeds, arugula sprouts, honey-glazed turnips. It's so rich, so good. Their panko French toast is also a great dish. Highly recommend.
Original brunch options, like French toast made with panko. People who arrived 20 min late to their reservation got their table sooner than us, even though we were on time for ours. Not a very logical system!
I really enjoyed eating at this place. The food is carefully thought out & the ambiance of the restaurant was great overall. We had the poached eggs with bone marrow & the maritimes one & both had their distinct flavour. The bone marrow had a generous portion & the maritime one too! However, the star of the show was the panko french toast. It was easily one of the best french toast I had. The texture of the panko just gives it its wow factor! The only dissapointment I had was that when we asked our new plates to be replaced since they were dirty , the waiter that we asked for (which was not our waiter) took them & threw the new plates back to us. Overall I would still recommend this place for the panko french toast that is amazing!
Food is great but they seem have staff shortage problem, only 2 servers with full capacity. Come & try the signature French toast & foie gras with 2 poached eggs. It was delicious! The only one I don't like is the strawberry smoothie is too sweet, they added yoghurt. However, Will be back again to try other dishes.
French toast are the absolutly best ! Pour les gens plus "salés" l'Oeuf pocchés des maritimes est exquis & copieux. À l'inverse, tu dois plutôt avoir une dent TRÈS sucrée pour manger le crumble Key Lime Pie ! Tout était bon dans tous les cas !
Le Passé Composé is one of the most decadent brunches I've had in my life - & for a very reasonable price. & what I also loved was the laid-back & chill vibe of the restaurant itself.
I really only went for the foie gras poached eggs. The foie gras was nicely cooked & the sauce that they made was incredibly creamy & not too heavy/fatty. The onion jam & turnips were also nice additions for you to make a perfect bite, with extra textures & flavor. For the actual poached eggs, they were perfectly runny LOL. The brioche buns were also buttery & airy, & WAY better than the American's sad excuse of the thing they serve eggs Benedict on.
The panko french toast was also so good- i didnt know how much the panko changed French toast, but it did open my eyes. The toast was not soggy at all, & the panko added a nice extra crisp for texture. The caramelized pears were well cooked, not mushy, & deliciously slightly cinnamon-y.
I would definitely share the foie gras poached eggs, as it would've been too much for one person (have u ever tried eatin too much foie gras? Ur arteries start crying. plus u can try more of the menu!)
Delicious! Highly recommend for breakfast or brunch. Local suppliers for all their products, very fresh. French cuisine restaurant. Reservation required.
Sep 4, 2023
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I was expecting to get a table at 12h30 with my reservation but I understand that the restaurant was fully packed. We were still able to get a table 15min after our reservation. The food was pretty good & worth the wait. We had a Tartiflette breakfast, a passé composé sandwich & a side of french toast. They were all excellent & I recommend the side of french toast if it's not included in your meal. The french toast is like a gourmet Queue de castor & that's pretty good. Also I really enjoyed the side of fries with a light cream cheese, way better combination then I expected & the cream cheese was really light so it wasnt overwhelming. One thing to note is that the Tartiflette breakfast was really heavy, so get ready for a nap afterwards or bring the leftovers at home. Overall, it's on the expensive side but honestly worth the price & the wait. Food was great.
Food is always amazing! We had to wait a lot even with a reservation but it just shows how good this place is. I understand that's it's not the staff's fault & they're the sweetest! Panko french toast is a MUST!
The menu was completely changed from the last time we were there before the pandemic & I preferred it then. My companion enjoyed the French Toast very much this time very much. Our server was very charming though.
We made a reservation & were seated as soon as we arrived. Drink service was a bit slow but it was to be expected as they were busy. Drinks & brunch dishes were delicious. We had poached egg froie gras & panko French toast, both were exceptional. Service was friendly & atmosphere was nice. Highly recommend!
Got a recommendation to check out this joint on our trip to Montreat. We were able to get a booking & the place did not disappoint. With the ambiancr, the sevice & most importantly, the food! They were all excellet. We got the 2 Country Poached Egg & 2 Poached Eggs Foie Gras & French Toast for my daughter on their kids menu. We were surprised with serving size as they were huge & most importantly delish!
A couple of bites from our full experience review -
"La Passe Compose was positioned as something a bit less touristy & very much Quebecois-French oriented, ideal for brunch."
"Our Rural Poached Egg dish came with parsley, brioche, some pesto, oyster & mini shiitakes mushroom. A massive boost of flavor was provided by smoked shoulder ham in the porcini sauce."
Juicy details on our experience: https://www.ispalette.com/ilianaspalette/2018/10/17/le-passe-compose
