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.
Reviews describe Maison Boulud as an elegant, refined setting with impeccable service and beautifully presented French cuisine, often complemented by a warm atmosphere and a pleasant garden or terrace. The food is frequently praised for technical precision, balance and thoughtful detail, with highlights including seafood, foie gras and desserts, and the madeleines at the end commonly noted as a delightful finish. Brunch and lunch experiences are sometimes criticized for uneven quality, with some dishes feeling less inventive, lacking seasoning or accompaniment, and value or portion size questioned given the price. Service is often described as attentive and professional, though a few reviews report slower or inconsistent service in busy periods. The ambience and wine or cocktail lists are typically complimented, though prices are frequently mentioned as high. In sum, the dining experience is regarded as memorable and refined with standout presentation, but readers are reminded of variability and cost.
My fiance & I came here for our 7 year anniversary yesterday & were treated so well. What an absolute pleasure it was dining here. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious & the overall experience was non other than perfect. I would absolute dine here again.
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Thank you for a wonderful meal & visit to your Maison Boulud restaurant! We thoroughly enjoyed the meal to celebrate a birth, as well as a recent birthday. It was a special celebration with my mother who is well into her 90's. We were given the royal treatment by the Maison Boulud staff!
Valet parking was provided upon arrival & departure. Coat checks were also provided. This was a pleasant addition to our visit to the restaurant.
On our first visit, Joe was our main server & was attentive, caring & helpful. Nadine & Pamela also assisted in serving. We enjoyed the following menu items: Tartare de Saumon & Onglet de Boeuf. For dessert we enjoyed the Gateau Carotte & the Prune & Canneberge along with a pot of warm tea.
On our second visit, Adil was our main server, along with Émile & Joe. From start to finish (our arrival to our departure), the staff was friendly, helpful, attentive & caring!! 👍❤?🥰
A special thanks to your amazing team:
🌟 Maison Boulud Chef 🌟
Joe
Adil
Émile
Nadine
Guessepe
Pamela
These were amazing experiences that will be treasured & remembered for a long time!!! 👍❤?🥰🌟
Annie W.
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Merci pour ce merveilleux repas & cette belle visite à votre restaurant, Maison Boulud ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce moment, qui célébrait à la fois une naissance & un anniversaire récent. Ce fut une célébration spéciale en compagnie de ma mère, qui a largement dépassé les 90 ans. L'équipe de la Maison Boulud nous a traités comme des rois!
Un service de voiturier était assuré à l'arrivée & au départ. Des vestiaires étaient également à disposition, ce qui a agréablement complété notre visite.
Lors de notre première venue, Joe était notre serveur principal. Il s'est montré attentif, prévenant & serviable. Nadine & Pamela ont également participé au service. Nous avons dégusté les plats suivants : le tartare de saumon & l'onglet de boeuf. Pour le dessert, nous avons savouré le gâteau à la carotte ainsi que le dessert prune & canneberge, accompagnés d'une théière de thé chaud.
Lors de notre deuxième visite, Adil était notre serveur principal, aux côtés d'Émile & Joe. Du début à la fin (de notre arrivée à notre départ), le personnel s'est montré amical, serviable, attentif & prévenant !! 👍❤?🥰
Un merci tout particulier à votre formidable équipe:
🌟 Chef de Maison Boulud 🌟
Joe
Adil
Émile
Nadine
Guessepe
Pamela
Ce furent des expériences incroyables, que nous chérirons & dont nous nous souviendrons longtemps!!! 👍❤?🥰🌟
Annie W.
Maître critique
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Dec 20, 2025
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Celebrated my partner's birthday here & we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming, & every staff member was incredibly polite & attentive. The food was delicious, the octopus & risotto were my favourites! Service was exceptional, & the complimentary madeleines at the end were such a nice touch. Highly recommend!
Nous sommes allés comme cadeau pour mon père & avons pris le menu dégustation avec l'accord vin. Un 7 services nous permettant de goûter à plusieurs plats. J'ai adoré la pieuvre & la morue. Les accords étaient parfait avec les plats. Le service attentionné des serveurs était super. Facture salé, mais ça en valait la peine.
Excellent service & atmosphere
Food Average in general. You hear a list of exoticingredients from countries around the world, & the presentation is pleasant, but the taste Average at best
Another thing missing is it warm bread!
I've been there at least a dozen times since it has opened… both on personal lunch/dinners or on business events. It's been consistently a great experience . The menu is both inventive & beautifully executed. The service is attentive, but not overbearing. The cocktail & wine list are excellent (although the wine list is devoid of good deals…). Overall, a great experience
Nov 30, 2025
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Great place to eat the food was great, service was nice the cocktails where incredible & beautiful but I would say a bit pricey compared to the rest
I would still recommend 👌
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.
Food was great & fresh as expected. Service was terrible. We kept waving down the servers to check in on the next course as well as the bill at the end. Seemed like they were prioritizing other tables the entire time. Every table who arrived after us left before we did. Very strange. Made the experience disappointing.
Nov 11, 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.
Our dinner at Maison Boulud was truly a Michelin-star experience. The ingredients were refined & thoughtfully selected, & each plate was meticulously presented - a real delicacy for both the eyes & the palate. The ambiance & service completed a wonderful evening. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable fine dining experience.
Great & beautiful restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal.
As we stayed at the Ritz-Carlton we profited to go for dinner at the Maison Boulud.
The service is sharp, attentive & friendly. The open kitchen & the dinning room are modern & modern.
The food is very good & the plates presentation are nice.
People having dinner were well dressed & the ambience is quite, ideal for a good conversation & have good time.
Maison Boulud offers refined French cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed setting. The service is impeccable, the dishes are beautifully executed, & the attention to detail shines in every course.
Ce commentaire est par rapport au déjeuner uniquement, je n'ai pas testé le dîner ou souper. En résumé : un cadre fantastique, un service ordinaire, un déjeuner décevant.
Je suis allé déjeuner avec des collègues en semaine, étant assez proche du bureau. Le cadre extérieur est magnifique, vous avez des oies à quelques mètres de vous, on se croirait en pleine nature. Au niveau service, rien qui sorte de l'ordinaire. Ce ne fut pas très rapide, ni attentionné. Le serveur s'est trompé dans la commande & a apporté à notre table une assiette destinée à une autre table. Du coup mon collègue a commencé à manger, pour se rendre compte ensuite que ce n'était pas sa commande. Quand 10 minutes plus tard les autres assiettes sont arrivés, on a pu voir la confusion. Mais pas vraiment de mot d'excuse ou d'explications.
De mon côté, par rapport à ce que j'ai mangé, je trouve le tarif très prohibitif. J'ai demandé des oeufs tournés, ils sont arrivés beaucoup trop cuits. Le jambon servi avec avait pas mal de gras, les fruits étaient bons. Je ne suis absolument pas difficile, mais pour un déjeuner, je peux manger deux fois moins cher ailleurs pour un meilleur rapport qualité/prix. Je ne recommande pas (encore une fois, uniquement pour le déjeuner). A essayer éventuellement pour un dîner ou un souper, en espérant que ce ne soit pas le même personnel...
