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.
It was ok. Missing the classics that made passé compose what it was back in the day - the gnocchi, pulled ham, salty/sweet plates, tiny smoothies... etc
The wait time was significantly longer than expected, we waited an hour for the food to arrive. When the food finally arrived, I was particularly disappointed with the foie gras poached egg dish. The portion size was surprisingly small for the price. As other reviews said, half the amount for same price.
Oct 19, 2024
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Habituée du passé composé depuis 2021 & très fortement déçue des changements depuis la réouverture dans le vieux Montréal. La portion des oeufs bénédicte a été réduite de moitié, ce n'est maintenant plus qu'un seul toast avec un seul oeuf, mais le prix lui en revanche n'a pas diminué... Il s'agirait d'une décision pour "éviter le gaspillage alimentaire", dans ce cas un ajustement sur les prix serait fortement apprécié car je ne conseillerais à personne d'aller payer +60$ pour un brunch & sortir en ayant encore faim.
Quantités divisées de moitié pour un prix plus cher... Il n'y a désormais plus que 1 oeuf pour les oeufs benedictes (d'après la serveuse car avant il y avait trop de gaspillage. ok, mais alors pourquoi le prix reste identique On passe de 2 toasts à 1 pour le même prix lol). Nous avions une réservation mais nous avons été placé 30mn plus tard... suivi de 50mn d'attente pour recevoir nos plats. À 13h, 1/4 de la carte n'était plus dispo (dont des boissons)... pas étonnant vu la différence de prix entre les grilled cheese (30$) qui sont quand même gros Vs les oeufs benedictes (alors que nous avions encore très faim après ça) à 38-40$ ... Seul point positif : la salle est sympa. Trop cher pour ce que c'est devenu. Nous étions 4, 4 extrêmement déçus par ce « brunch ».
Un peu déçue... Beaucoup d'attente (40min pour avoir nos plats) puis ils sont arrivés au compte goutte : on a d'abord eu le droit à l'extra bacon qu'on avait commandé (avant tous les plats?) puis 5 minutes après on a eu un de nos plats puis encore 5 minutes après on a eu notre deuxième plat. La nourriture était bonne & les portions sont généreuses ! Cependant les prix sont assez élevés (comptez en moyenne 30/35$ par plat!)
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.
Jadore le concept de fusion avec India Rosa Gouteux . Nouveau restaurant magnifique dans le centreville. Accueil 5 etoiles comme toujours dejeuner gouteux. hâte de goutter au menu de soi
Plutôt décevant, l'esprit du Passé Composé de jadis n'y est plus. Les assiettes sont chères & on a pas eu l'impression d'en avoir pour notre argent, soit en terme de goût ou en terme de quantité. Les tables sont misérablement petites, parfaite pour le 5@7, mais pas vraiment adéquate pour le brunch, on était tout coincé. Point positif, il y a maintenant plus d'options végétariennes au menu. Malgré cette avancée, on n'y retournera pas.
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.
Definitely not impressed. I'll start by saying that the location is beautiful & the atmosphere is lovely. The food was good but for an average of $35 a plate I was expecting more specially if we compare with other brunch places. The service was not the best, the waitress didn't know what was the mimosa premium or mimosa of the day, she didn't know if allergies can be accommodated so she had to go back & forth to ask. For that price I was expecting for the food to come out at the same time & there was a 5 minute difference between my plate & my friend's. My meal came with a side but there was no soup left & the potatoes came after all the dishes were served. In general I don't think I'll be going back... Overpriced, missing items & the service is not matching the price tag...
Very disappointing experience! The foie gras dish is half of what it used to be for the same price. In the old location, they would give 2 brioches with egg & foie gras. The brioche is also not as buttery & flavourful as before. It tasted bland. The portion of the Brussels sprouts is very small. Would probably not come back.
