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.
I would recommend being cautious with this restaurant. We tried the buffet & noticed mold on the blackberries & a fly in the honey. We informed the staff because the buffet area did not appear to be closely monitored.
The à la carte menu was also very limited, & overall the food felt overpriced for the quality. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we would not return.
Small bar area with cozy, conversational lounge seating. The bartenders were personable & attentive. I told mine I was ordering escargot & asked her to suggest a drink pairing. She made me a gin-based cocktail with cucumber & mint notes that was really refreshing & paired nicely.
The escargot itself, though, had a little too much going on for me. It came with mushrooms in a garlic sauce, but the mushrooms completely overpowered the dish. If you took a full bite together, all you really tasted was mushroom. Since I was specifically craving escargot, I ended up picking around them.
Nice lounge vibe & service, but I wouldn't order that dish again.
Stumbled upon Maison Boulud on a lazy Sunday morning while exploring the Ritz-Carlton neighborhood, & honestly it completely set the bar for brunch in this city. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon were perfectly executed, rich without being overwhelming, exactly what you want after a long week. The dining room has this gorgeous old-world elegance that somehow still feels relaxed & approachable, not stuffy at all. If you work hard Monday through Friday & want to treat yourself on the weekend, this is the spot.
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Belle adresse pour un brunch élégant, mais l'expérience n'est pas irréprochable considérant le prix.
Nous étions installés dans la salle à manger intérieure près du foyer. Le décor conserve le charme du Ritz, mais plusieurs éléments, notamment les chaises, mériteraient sérieusement d'être revus. Elles sont peu confortables & donnent une impression un peu datée, ce qui contraste avec le standing attendu.
Si vous pouvez réserver dans le jardin couvert, je vous le conseille vivement. L'espace est superbe & l'ambiance y est nettement plus raffinée.
Du côté de l'assiette, l'exécution est bonne. L'oeuf mollet était parfaitement cuit, le potage à l'artichaut riche & velouté, & les gaufres aux crevettes sauce béchamel, version revisitée des oeufs bénédictine, étaient particulièrement réussies. Mon saumon confit avec asperges blanches était bien préparé, mais demeurait très classique, sans réelle surprise ni touche distinctive.
Les douceurs de fin de repas, notamment l'éclair au chocolat, le café & les petites viennoiseries croustillantes, complètent agréablement l'expérience.
Cela dit, malgré une cuisine de qualité, la facture semble un peu ambitieuse pour ce qui est proposé. On ressort satisfait, mais pas totalement charmé. Une belle table, certes, mais qui gagnerait à moderniser son intérieur & à offrir un peu plus d'audace dans l'assiette pour être pleinement à la hauteur de sa réputation.
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It was an extremely lovely experience with exceptional service. I appreciated very much the recommendation of wines & drinks, the knowledge of the waiter in explaining to us the dishes, & the excellent quality of the meal. The quebec lamb melted in my mouth despite being cooked to the recommended medium level, & my wife thoroughly enjoyed her veal. The dessert was also decadent, & ended our evening very nicely. The anniversary surprise was also a super nice touch!
Michelin star for a reason. Exceptional service paired with extraordinary artistry on the plate, true culinary craftsmanship. It made for a memorable & peaceful birthday evening. Definitely a place to experience at least once in your lifetime.
Pricey! $55.-$21. For a glass of wine? Yikes. Chalk it up for being housed in the Ritz hotel. This restaurant is good but not over the top extraordinary. Service was exceptional however, there were several long delays in our five course vegetarian chefs menu. Some of the dishes were artistically plated. The colors & flavors seem to mailed together. We couldn't quite tell if there was a theme of white asparagus or not.
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.
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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.
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
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.
