FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

Restaurant Top Pick

Monarque

Space for an a la carte selection offered in the brewery or a more formal menu in the dining room.
Old Montreal
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monarque Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroFrenchTartareGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar

Suggested Articles

5★
74%
4★
13%
3★
6%
2★
6%
1★
1%

Restaurants in Old MontrealMore

Tiradito Restaurant
Steak Frites St-Paul Restaurant
Gandhi Restaurant

Gandhi

230 Rue St-Paul O.
(1891)
Restaurant Mélisse Restaurant
Restaurant H3 Restaurant

Reviews for Monarque

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (2200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
74%
4★
13%
3★
6%
2★
6%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Reviews portray Monarque as a refined Montreal dining destination that blends a chic brasserie vibe with a formal dining room, offering an elegant yet lively atmosphere. The cuisine is repeatedly described as superb, with standout dishes including bone marrow with escargots, bouillabaisse, tartare, duck, veal cheeks, and a highly praised seafood selection, though a few items are noted as overly salty or uneven in texture. The presentation is praised, ingredients are described as high quality and carefully balanced, and the open kitchen and kitchen-facing tables are frequently highlighted as special touches. Service is described as professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, with many guests feeling well taken care of, while some reviews mention variability in service levels, language gaps, or occasional delays. The wine list is extensive and a strength, though prices can be high. Ambiance is consistently described as beautiful, classic, and Montreal style, with some comments that the space can be loud or the temperature a bit cool, and a few complaints about dessert quality or portion sizes. Reservations are recommended given popularity and the two-menu structure, and many leave eager to return for another memorable meal. Overall, Monarque is viewed as one of Montreal's top dining experiences for technique, presentation, and hospitality, albeit with occasional inconsistencies in service and value.
Page 3 of 3 - 47 Reviews

I had dinner with a friend at this restaurant last week. I had one of the best meals of my life! Everything was perfect : the food, the service & the wine.

Mar 20, 2024
on Google

We really liked the food. Tasty & nice. The service is perfect. High class. For our group it was too loud. The only recommendation is to have at least one non-alcoholic wine in the menu🍷

Jan 25, 2024
on Google

Nice & comfortable spot with plenty of availability on a snowy Sunday evening. Very accommodating of our baby Averie. Great appetizers, entrees were hit or miss but the steak frites was dope. Good wine list too but if you want to snag the baller bottles that are fairly priced you better get there early in the week ; )

Jan 14, 2024
on Google

Beautiful bistro style restaurant. We had a beer, a glass of wine & an order of the lamb poutine. It was delicious. Such a lovely spot to grab a nice drink & some light bites. Would highly recommend.

Dec 5, 2023
on Google

This was my first time experiencing Monarque & I will certainly be going again.
As soon as you enter the decor & ambiance are fantastic, you can choose to eat at the brasserie or main restaurant & make sure to look up both as the menu varies.
The wait staff is attentive making sure our glasses are promptly filled (water & wine) & the table is tidy.
Our waiter was very helpful in describing the dishes & allowing us to make choices based on in depth descriptions, he was spot on !
We started with two cocktails, the Monarque & pistache. Both were perfectly balanced & although the ingredients might sound strange they were both delicious!
The bone marrow is fantastic served with escargots & a rich & flavorful reduction.
The tartare was perfectly executed with waffle fries & endives.
The bouillabaisse was beautifully filled with various seafood & a fantastic broth.
The veal sirloin was perfectly cooked & seasoned served on top of a ratatouille, one cannot ask for a better dish !
The waiter was also excellent at suggesting excellent wine pairings with each of our courses.
A definite must if you want a great overall dining experience.

Oct 18, 2023
on Google

As with pretty much anything in this city, this is nailed perfectly. Modern French bistro. Cool vibe. Eclectic, well-researched wine list. Friendly & professional service. & compared to Vancouver or Toronto the prices are extremely reasonable.

If you want a great French bistro experience, go here.

Oct 16, 2023
on Google

Second time at Monarque, food just as good as the first. Everything was cooked beautifully, & with the exception of the halibut, presented uniquely & deliciously. Every single cocktail was outstanding as well, highly reccommend the 'pistache'.
Our server was unfriendly & blatantly condescending. I ordered a gin martini & he made an obvious scoff & quite literally shook his head when I didn't specify which gin. Specifying house was fine, he made a perpetually sarcastic offer of tanqueray. Totally ruined the vibe of the service.
I'll be back for the food, wine, & not the service.

Sep 18, 2023
on Google