Honorary president of the 2007 Montreal High Lights Festival, Chef Boulud has established ties and a longstanding affinity with Montreal. “I'm French by birth but have made North America my home for almost three decades. As a chef and restaurateur, my approach definitely bridges both European and North American traditions. This is not unlike what so appeals to me about Montreal, a city that embodies this mix of cultures perfectly and makes me feel I'm not far from my own home town of Lyon,” he added.
Maison Boulud is described as a refined French dining destination where the cuisine is consistently polished, the service is impeccable, and the setting is elegant yet welcoming, with praise for inventive dishes, refined sauces, attentive staff, and standout desserts like madeleines; the ambience ranges from a bright glass-walled veranda to a warm intimate dining room, making it ideal for special occasions and business meals, and the wine list is noted for its extensive selection and thoughtful pairings; some reviews mention occasional main courses feeling lighter or brunch experiences being mixed and pricey, but the overall consensus is that the experience is exceptional and memorable, justifying repeat visits.
Dining at this acclaimed restaurant was an incredible experience. The service was top-notch, adhering to perfect table etiquette from the warm greeting at the entrance to the personalized attention from the waitstaff. The food was astonishing & beautifully plated, perfectly complemented by an exquisite wine selection & cocktails. For my wife's special occasion, she was even treated to a complimentary dessert that made the evening truly memorable.
Nice place, gourmet food which means small portions. It was fine for me but if you have a bigger appetite, may not be totally satisfying but the quality is very good, along with their creative use of ingredients & drinks. Way too pricey for what you get but nice for a special occasion.
Apr 19, 2026
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By far, the best restaurant in Montréal.
I brunch here often on Sunday's & holidays.
Excellent chef, staff & atmosphere.
Reasonable price for a 5 star experience.
I went 4 months ago a first time & was very satisfied although not mesmerized by the veinoiseries. This time around though, they were really good! From the vienoiseries basket to the mimozas & course meals, everything was spot on. The service was also amazing, for a 15 minute wait due to a large group between starters & main, our waitress very kindly comped us the drinks & vienoiseries basket.
Definitely recommend!
I sat at the bar & had a really pleasant conversation with the bartender, which added to the experience. The atmosphere is upscale, so dress nicely-it's definitely more of a'treat yourself' kind of spot.
The restaurant has a beautiful terrace & is perfect for all kinds of occasions, whether it's closing business deals, dining with family, or going out with friends. They also have tables that accommodate larger groups.
The ingredients are top-notch, & it shows in every dish.
They're so accommodating. They made me a vegan dish (mushroom risotto) that was not on the menu. & even proposed a vegan sorbet that was not on the menu, as a dessert.
This restaurant is pricey so expect to pay 100$ per person.
Grande maison patricienne, dont l'adresse & la façade (& le grand hôtel contigu) disent d'emblée le rang. & pourtant on y trouve beaucoup d'attention, un service impeccable, une carte inventive & plusieurs'endroits' dans la salle, sous la verrière ou près de la cheminée. Très bon moment, bravo
Mar 30, 2026
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Maison Boulud est un incontournable à Montréal si vous voulez vraiment manger parmi ce qui se fait de mieux. Le service est impeccable & la carte des vins offre tout le choix nécessaire.
Le seul petit bémol - & pas suffisant pour enlever une étoile - c'est que, à l'occasion, certains plats principaux, du moins à mon avis, manquent un peu de générosité. On a parfois l'impression d'être plus près d'une entrée que d'un vrai plat principal.
Cela dit, la qualité de la cuisine & du service est tellement élevée que ça demeure, sans hésitation, un cinq étoiles.
The meals here are always delicious & delightful-perfectly prepared food, refined sauces & seasoning, & friendly attentive service. I love the people watching too, a fun mix of couples, friends, business meetings, families-everyone looks happy, grateful for the excellent meal in the charming setting.
We celebrated a birthday & the service was excellent. Our glasses were never empty. The cocktails were imaginative & beautiful. Perhaps it was the items we chose but the food was good. Not spectacular or imaginative but it was satisfactory.
Mar 25, 2026
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Supremely disappointed with this restaurant. Food was not up to par. We were a very large group & had ordered 3 bottles of champagne for everyone. The staff kept serving & opening bottles without first asking if we wanted more thus doubling our bill. It was also impossible for us to track the quantity of bottles actually served. This feels like a rather illegitimate way of upselling. However, Servers & staff were kind & did a good job with the service.
Very exquisite French cuisine, incredible service. The staff were very kind, explaining every detail of each dish to us. It's a very pleasant dining room experience. The tables had plenty of room. Chairs were comfortable. There was enough noise to not be overhearing your neighbor's conversations & not so loud that you can't hold your own. We're staying at the Ritz-Carlton so this is also an extremely convenient option for us.
Toujours une belle ambiance & un service impeccable, mais déçue par le brunch. Les plats sont d'un niveau nettement inférieur à la carte du midi. Peu originaux & manquant d'accompagnement. La caille frite posée sur une gaufre était particulièrement insipide & sèche. Les desserts, par contre, demeurent excellents.
We really enjoyed the brunch menu here. What we appreciated most was how beautifully each component was executed. The techniques were handled with precision & restraint, yet the complexity still came through in every element of the dish. Nothing felt loud or flashy; instead, there was a quiet refinement achieved through thoughtful balance & depth of flavour, along with a pleasing interplay of textures that unfolded as you continued to savour each bite. It felt like a well-judged balance between French classics & contemporary reinterpretation.
We ordered the Garlic Gratiné Snails (Escargot), Salmon Tartare, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Icelandic Cod, & the Chocolate Entremet Cake. The Escargot & Icelandic Cod were well executed. The chocolate cake was a real highlight & easily one of the best desserts we have had in a while. The ambience was cozy yet elegant, which complemented the food beautifully. We would highly recommend this place.
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Amazing decor & set up, chairs: sooo comfortable, you don't want to leave!
The service: one of the best!! You lift an eye & someone comes to see you. We were four, Sunday brunch in December 2025, for an anniversary. They even brought a special treat for the special guest!
Food: from automn salad, fish filet with mullet caviar ( so good! ), lamb from the silver caddy ( old school, but works!), & dessert ( pain perdu ) . Everything was succulent! Atmosphere is classy without being too fancy. Sitting in the verrière is the best spot: it is grand!
L'endroit est magnifique! Les tables & chaises sont grandes & tellement confortables! Le service est excellent, très attentif. C'était un brunch du dimanche, pour un anniversaire. La fêtée a même eu droit à des petites madeleines encore tièdes ( wow!)
La bouffe: les salades, filet de poisson & son caviar de mulet ( délicieux!), rôti d'agneau servi sur plateau d'argent ( on se sent spécial!) & dessert ( pain perdu ). Tout était absolument délicieux!
Les tables dans la verrière sont le meilleur choix, d'une grandeur exceptionnelle!
The food was exquisite, the ambiance was welcoming & the service provided was simply impeccable. I am not easily swayed but I have to say, it was remarquable how everyone was courteous, efficient, sympathetic & good natured.
It elevated the whole experience. For reference I went today (Saturday) for lunch. Loved my experience & would recommend without any hesitation.
