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.
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.
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.
May 6, 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!
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.
Feb 15, 2026
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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!
Un brunch du jours de l'an très très désappointant. Une entrée à partager sans goût, les oeufs bénédictine & l'agneau braisé très ordinaires & également sans goût. Un coût très élevé pour la qualité de nourriture que nous avons eu. À chaque année la qualité diminue. À ce questionner pour 2026!!!!!
Boxing day brunch is divine. Service is attentive. The food is plentiful, well seasoned, varied & scrumptious. I highly encourage you to join for the holiday brunch. Best experience ever!
We were a group of nine people & had the private room for brunch on a Saturday. We had a Coordinator who helped with the planning prior to the event - Marjorie Matrat. She was great to interact with - knowledgeable, patient & helpful. Food, services & atmosphere were fabulous. I would highly recommend the experience.
Nov 20, 2025
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Disappointed by this brunch experience- the waiter kept bringing food & drinks which would not belong to our table several times, long wait for the main dish, the'tiramisu' dessert has nothing in common with the actual tiramisu - overall I went to dine with great excitement & expectations but I have been entirely disappointed this time. I truly hope things will change for the best.
Nous sommes allés un dimanche à l'heure du brunch. Le cadre est élégant & l'ambiance très agréable. Le steak était excellent selon mon amie, mais mon plat de poisson manquait d'équilibre : la moutarde dominait trop les saveurs.
Un insecte s'est retrouvé dans l'un de nos mocktails. La serveuse a remplacé le verre après 10 minutes, mais sans excuse ni geste commercial, ce qui est décevant pour un établissement de ce niveau.
Malgré tout, le service est resté professionnel & nous avons laissé un pourboire de 50$. Une belle expérience dans l'ensemble, mais certains détails pourraient être mieux pris en charge.
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Our group of four enjoyed Sunday brunch we had tasty appetizers as well as several choices of entrees from eggs Benedictine with pork belly to Seabream fish. My strawberry tart for dessert was lovely & tasty however the pain Perdue was found to be disappointing. Ambiance & service was 5 stars. Not my my first visit nor will it be my last.
Without any doubt, this was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, the service is impeccable, & the food is unreal. Both the taste & presentation are nothing less than masterful. The price for a three-course brunch is $75 pp & worth every penny. We will absolutely be back here whenever we come to Montreal!
Nous sommes allés à la Maison Boulud pour le brunch. Quelle magnifique expérience! Le repas était exquis. De plus, le service offert par Étienne était plus que parfait. Merci !
