Monarque

TheMushrooman

5.0

Très très belle restaurant. La nourriture était exceptionnel, je recommande la pieuvre elle est magnifique. L'atmosphère & la service était aussi très acceptable. Assez silencieux pour une propre conversation.

Jan 6, 2026

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Marlon

5.0

The best restaurant en Montreal 100% recommend 👌 👍

Dec 29, 2025

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Riley

3.0

We came here for my wife's birthday. It's a nice place. Love the atmosphere. The open kitchen. The less formal vibes. It's really nice. However, it's also a pretty expensive place. Our bill was almost $300 before tip. & when we eat at places like that our expectations are high. & in this case Monarque didn't live up to our expectations.

They brought out bread & butter before the meal. Which was nice. But both the bread & the butter were cold. Would have expected warm bread & soft butter at a place like this.

I ordered the venison steak which was on their special menu for the day. Server recommended it medium rare so that's what I took. It came out blue. It was delicious & I ate it happily. I told the waiter'I trust the kitchen. I just want to make sure that this is how they meant to send it out.' & he confirmed. But again, when you pay $300 for dinner you expect the kitchen to cook your steak the way you ordered it.

Portions are small.

Drinks were good. Service was good. Vibes were good. But not worth the price. Probably won't be back.

Dec 21, 2025

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Rescue

1.0

This restaurant will be at the top of my list for'Worst Restaurants in Montreal.'

Food: absolutely garbage.
Service: trash.

The only flavor you can taste is salt. I honestly felt like my tongue was destroyed, & I probably consumed an entire year's worth of my normal salt intake in one meal. If salt were as expensive as gold, one serving of your lamb could buy two Teslas - the company, not the car.

Service can't even be rated, because there was no service. Nobody talked to me. I was ignored like I didn't exist. Nobody asked how the food was (which explains why it's salty as hell - the waiters never ask). Nobody recommended anything, food or drinks. Nobody asked if I wanted dessert.

I'm genuinely shocked by how bad the service was. This isn't just one of the worst in Montreal - it's genuinely hard to find a worse place in Quebec, let alone Canada.

Not recommended.

Dec 18, 2025

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Mayra

5.0

We were able to get a reservation for the same day. We tried duck confit, deer, veal cheek, salad, gnocchi, tartare, for dessert we had the Pavlova, sticky toffee, & the chocolate cake. Everything was very good, the suggestions we got from the waiter were accurate & the serving time was short. We would comeback & we do recommend it.

Dec 16, 2025

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Megan

5.0

Heard such good thing about this resto so booked a table at the brasserie. We ordered the bone marrow, ravioli, steak & the special of the day which was lamb shoulder. All dishes were well seasoned & delicious. Honestly for the quality & portion, I think the price is VERY reasonable especially for a restaurant in the old port. I really enjoyed the richness of the bone marrow & the steak was perfectly cooked & seasoned. Dare I say better than Gibbys. The fries were also perfectly crispy & seasoned. The lamb shoulder was also fabulous!! Would recommend the steak & bone marrow. Service was also very accommodating. Will come back again for a night out with friends or for a date.

Dec 12, 2025

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Magali

5.0

LOVED this place! Everything was great, from food to venue to staff & cocktails. We had an amazing time & even recommended it to friends visiting from the US. They also had a great time. Cant wait to go back!

Oct 25, 2025

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Daniela

5.0

An incredible meal with impeccable service! Highly recommend sitting in the salle a manger for a true culinary experience.

Oct 12, 2025

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Thomas

5.0

Incroyable! Le service, la nourriture, l'esthétique, tout est peaufiné aux petits soins à ce restaurant. Moi & ma partenaire avons beaucoup apprécié & nous reviendrons très bientôt;)

Mention spécial au Sous Chef Julien, à qui j'ai pu serrer la main, & son homard si délicieux & exquis. Une forte recommandation pour quiconque veut passer une soirée haute en saveurs

Sep 5, 2025

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Moisanjes

5.0

Exécution à la perfection: entrées exquises, cuisson à la perfection, ambiance chaleureuse, & service impeccable. Dans le haut de gamme, le Monarche offre une excellente valeur. On était du côté brasserie. Je recommande!

Sep 5, 2025

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Chaoying

5.0

I love everything about this place , service was amazing, & food was delicious!
Definitely recommend!

Sep 2, 2025

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Léana

5.0

Excellent moment pour une occasion particulière un anniversaire!
Nous étions servis comme des rois, repas pris en face du bar c'était très original & une belle ambiance.
J'ai adoré leur nourriture de qualité! Surtout l'agneau qui était excellent, je recommande vraiment ce restaurant sur Montréal.

Aug 10, 2025

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Adel

5.0

Grandiose !
Très bel accueil dans ce chic établissement, le service y est chaleureux & le repas tout simplement excellent.
Le prix y est très correct pour la qualité de l'expérience proposée. Je recommande !

Aug 10, 2025

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Satya

5.0

I went here for a group event. The waiters were super attentive & it was a very nice evening. I loved the food from the menu we got. All the dishes were delicious. I really recommend the restaurant for group events. It was perfect.

Aug 2, 2025

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Ruby

4.0

I visited Monaque today after an 8.5-hour drive, really looking forward to dining at their main kitchen. However, due to my misunderstanding of French during the reservation process, I ended up booking the wrong kitchen. I was quite disappointed, as this was one of my most anticipated spots in Montreal.

Feeling quite disappointed, I explained my situation to Louis, who warmly listened & introduced me to Oliver. Thanks to Oliver's efforts & coordination, I was finally able to get a seat at the kitchen I truly wanted. Sophie then took over our table with impeccable service - she was friendly, knowledgeable, & made excellent recommendations throughout the evening.

While the food didn't quite live up to my very high expectations, it was still enjoyable & definitely worth the price. The fish Sophie recommended turned out to be the highlight of my meal - absolutely delicious!

Thanks to Louis, Oliver, & Sophie, I experienced the true charm of a French restaurant. Their warmth & hospitality made this meal the perfect ending to my trip to Montreal.

Jul 4, 2025

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Gabriel

5.0

Wonderful food, wonderful server, runner, & host.
It's been years that I had a meal this good, I highly recommend it

Jul 3, 2025

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Bonnie

5.0

We had a wonderful lunch at Monarque & were truly impressed by the entire experience. The service was excellent, every staff member was friendly, attentive, & constantly smiling, which made us feel so welcomed.

Both the cocktails & mocktails were well-crafted & reasonably priced, adding a refreshing touch to our meal. The food was absolutely fantastic & surprisingly affordable compared to similar fine dining spots in Toronto. My top favorite was the bone marrow, only $24 for a huge portion & packed with flavour. A must-try!

Highly recommend Monarque for anyone visiting Montreal. We'll definitely be back again in the future!

Jul 1, 2025

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Thibault

5.0

Très bon restaurant. Je recommande

Jun 11, 2025

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Joana

5.0

(Late review, we went in Feb 2025.)

We did not expect to like this restaurant as much as we did! It's our new'coup de coeur'. Booked a table online for the bar section (brasserie), which was surprisingly easy.

Everything was delicious & the service was efficient. The cocktails were great, creative, & perfectly adapted to the dishes. The bone marrow dish is a must, with the richness of the marrow perfectly balanced by the acidity of the red wine jus, & the crunchiness of the toast underneath. I'm still dreaming about that dish! The pepper sauce of the pork chops was fantastic, a nice Asian twist to its classical version. Bouillabaisse was very good, if one likes this type of fish stew. The seafood inside was plentiful. The rouille served on toast was a tasty accompaniment. Highly recommend their tea-flavored crème brûlée. The pistachio cake was good, but not a standout.

Overall, we were very impressed by this restaurant's food pairing. The portions were also generous, & the price fair, for such a restaurant. It's on our favorites list now!

Jun 9, 2025

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Rachel

5.0

This was one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in Montreal. It makes complete sense why it was one of the top restaurants in Canada (#17). Service was top tier & the atmosphere was a vibe. The food was absolutely incredible & I had the best time eating here. I can't say enough good things about all of the dishes. Underrated dish of the night was the morel mushrooms, asparagus & fiddleheads. They were cooked to perfection. The bone marrow & snails were chefs kiss. All of the mains were to die for & you can't go wrong with choosing any of them. The desserts were wonderful. The passion fruit pavlova was the perfect combination of tartness from the passion fruit & the airy sweetness of the meringue. The rice pudding was really sweet but the flavour combo was great. The maple crème brûlée was a standout with the maple flavours. Overall I had an amazing experience with the food, service & atmosphere. Highly highly recommend!

Jun 2, 2025

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