Monarque
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Monarque
Space for an a la carte selection offered in the brewery or a more formal menu in the dining room.
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dessert(57) recommend(57) brasserie(46) cocktail(43) wine(41) bone marrow(36) duck(34) steak(33) dishes(33) attentive(32) highly recommend(30) perfectly(30)Page 8 of 21 - 404 Reviews
Linda
Only thing that topped the food here was the service. We're from out of town & were just browsing restaurants & honestly was so impressed by everything. Food was super fire. Service was so efficient & genuine. Obsessed with the butterfly accents everywhere. 10/10 would come here again before we leave.
Thank you for having us.
Shanna
This restaurant had been on our list for a while, & our visit was well worth it. The welcome was warm & professional, & the service was attentive without being intrusive. The wine recommendation was perfect & beautifully complemented each dish.
We started with a delicious foie gras, followed by the evening's special: a tender & flavorful short rib. The meal ended on a sweet note with refined mignardises, perfectly balanced in taste & texture.
The restaurant's aesthetics are impeccable, but one small detail slightly affected the experience. From where we were seated, we could hear the staff exchanging unprofessional remarks about some customers. It didn't impact the service directly, but a bit more discretion would have made the experience flawless.
That said, with its excellent cuisine & elegant setting, this is a place I highly recommend.
Maxim
We've had dinner at Monarque for the second time tonight, it blew our expectations away, as usual! The ambiance is great for any event! If you find yourself in Montréal, please come to Monarque & gift yourself a wonderful culinary experience! Merci Sophie pour ton super service. À bientôt!
Lori
I had really high expectations for this restaurant considering all the great reviews but I truly wasnt impressed. The service mind you was very good & the place is stunning. The plates were beautifully presented but nothing really stood out for me none of the plates had that wow factor that says ooooh let me come back for that. My sisters also weren't impressed with their food. It was just ok. Not somewhere i would return unfortunately.
Johann
Excellent kitchen food service was a bit too prompt but professional & pleasant
XG
Merci à Vincent qui après une erreur de date dans notre réservation nous a pu trouvé une table. Le service & la nourriture est incroyable digne des grandes adresses du monde entier. Merci encore Monarque à bientôt!
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Monarque - A Montreal Gem Like No Other
Monarque isn't just a restaurant
it's my second home. From the very beginning, I've been a devoted client, & the magic hasn't faded one bit. This stunning establishment is one of Montreal's finest, & I'm constantly in awe of the atmosphere, the elegance, & above all, the impeccable team.
Olivier, Serge, Anthony thank you. You brighten every evening & elevate every event I host. Your warmth, attention to detail, & effortless hospitality are unmatched. I've referred clients, colleagues, & friends from around the globe, & every single one of them leaves as enchanted as I am.
Whether I'm hosting or simply enjoying a quiet evening at the bar, I always meet the most fascinating people. There's a certain energy at Monarque that's hard to describe, but unforgettable once you experience it.
World class everyday luxury ,
Merci, Monarque. You truly are one of a kind.
Vincent
The place is quite stunning, well thought out & really well located. The staff couldn't have been nicer & truly pleasant to interact with.
Cocktails were OK… out of the four we tried we somehow liked only of them. The three others were good but nothing to remember.
Wine list was great but again pretty standard for this type of restaurant in Montreal.
In my opinion the food wasn't great, everything we ate was good but it wasn't a meal we'll remember for a long time. It's definitely on the pricier side of things so expectations were high & sadly not met.
All & all, it's still a really popular spot in Montreal with a great location, amazing decor, superstar service & slightly above average food.
Mimi
We read great reviews & were excited to try Monarque. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The service was cold & inattentive. No one checked up on us. Our water glasses were barely refilled. I noticed the tables around us received better service & the servers constantly checked on them. I don't know why. While no one was rude to us, we weren't properly attended to, receiving just the bare minimum of hospitality.
The wine selection & wines by the glass was fine, but the cocktails were extremely weak & 90% ice. I am not exaggerating. I took one sip of my drink through the straw, & there was no more liquid. The glass was filled to the brim with ice. This was the same for all 4 cocktails I ordered. The food was average at best for a French restaurant of this high standard. The portions were also very small. I'm used to French dining & I'm aware portions are usually small. However, this was the smallest I've ever received in a French restaurant in the city, especially at this price. My table of 3 ordered 12 oysters, octopus, foie gras, & tartare to start with. For the mains, we had duck confit, veal cheeks, & boudin. For dessert we had Pavlova & poached pear hazelnut. Everything was average. Not good & not bad, but nothing to rave about. The best part were the oysters. They were fresh & juicy. Not sure if I will return.
Paul
Service was not well timed, got our initial drinks & the first course right away- too soon! The food is excellent, 10/10. The atmosphere is a bit loud, but hard to manage with tiled floor & mirrored walls. I would go back for sure!
V.
Excellente soirée d'anniversaire passée dans ce beau restaurant, grand, mais pas trop bruyant. Le menu concocté par Nancy Oakes était raffiné, original & succulent. Nous avons apprécié particulièrement les linguini à l'encre de seiche aux ormeaux. Jai decouvert le brillat savarin fouetté : un delice ! Le service était aux petits soins. La cuisine bien visible de la salle était affairée mais dans le calme. L'équipe était apaisante a regarder! Le choix en vin est assez riche & varié. Bravo!
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We went as we saw that Chef Nancy Oakes was there Friday night.
My friend had been to the restaurant before, but it was my first visit. It was a bonus to be seated next to the window that allows you to see the kitchen staff in action.
The service is excellent. Very attentive & friendly staff, who , when I mentionned I felt some dishes too salty, made sure I was given a new dish with less salt & that all subsequent ones were made accordingly.
The food was excellent, the portions just right for a 7 course meal.
We were surprised though with the dessert: un chocolat fondant was a bit « ho hum » for a menu of that caliber.
The restaurant was full that night so the noise level was a bit high, but overall a pleasant experience.
Frederic
Très bon restaurant ! Portion de l'accord mets & vin très généreuse. Nous avons adoré le menu spécial du chef Oakes !
Anne
Visiting the city & decided to dine with them for a birthday celebration. It was highly rated on Google & recommended by many. But our experience was quite bizarre.
First of all, we walked in & were guided to our table. Our server never made an appearance or introduced herself. Some other staff helped us with our coats. We were seated for a while & she was no where to be found, another staff swung by to give us the wine list & menu. She was no where to be found. Finally, she came by. She didnt know the menu well enough to answer our questions (she was honest abt it. But that doesnt make it ok). Idk if she was that busy or just avoided our table & eye contact at all times, very inattentive. It took her so long to come to our table, other staff had to step in & come check on us.
The food itself was ok. Impressed with some dishes more than others. But they mixed up our main courses. & they dont reli explain the dish upon serving, so thank god i know what i ordered. Plus the super long waits in between. Our dinner was 3+ hours for 3 courses.
Our server didn't come back to take our dessert order or the bill. Two other different staff stepped in…
Overall, very mid experience for what we were paying for.