Monarque

Christina

4.0

Modern take ok French Canadian classics. Great balance of seafood & meat offerings. Huge selection of wine & spirits. Large bar seetings area that is great for a date night.

11 janv. 2026

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Robert

5.0

I love eating at the bar here & the crowd is so beautiful that it rivals the exquisite French food. It is worthy of the Michelin attention it received.

8 janv. 2026

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Pascale

5.0

Amazing food & impeccable service! I've been here for both personal & professional dinners, & each time I'm impressed by the consistent quality of the food. My recommendation: make a reservation if you can. I got lucky once as a walk-in by arriving early had a seat at the bar which turned out to be a great experience.

30 déc. 2025

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Jean

5.0

Amazing. We sat at the bar & saw how each cocktail was made. Food impeccable. Fun time.
Tocayo drink is my favorite.

24 déc. 2025

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Nacéra

3.0

Le restaurant est très beau & propre, personnelle accueillant, le plat de résistance était pas frais, goût bizarre, j'ai commandé l'espadon immangeable, le serveur me l'a remplacé par le bar rayé qui etait plus frais & plus bon.
Mon mari a commandé même chose que moi, je l'ai goûté c'était plus du congelé, ça n'a pas du goût d'un poisson & complètement différent que le mien & pourtant sont commandés au même moment deux goûts bisarre.

7 nov. 2025

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T

4.0

Two Dining Experiences at Monarque: Exceptional & Very Good (Overall Rating: 4.5/5)

?My spouse & I enjoyed our Monarque experience, particularly the evening we spent in the Salle à Manger. The food there was truly exceptional; each dish was thoughtfully presented, deeply flavorful, & easily the memorable highlight of our visit.

?The Brasserie also offered very good food, though it didn't quite match the high standard set by the Salle à Manger.

?Regarding service, our main server in the Salle à Manger was attentive & dedicated, & their efforts were genuinely appreciated.

In the Brasserie there were some minor language barriers with our main server & a small missed opportunity to offer us an additional glass of wine.

?One suggestion, which would have made our Brasserie visit as spectacular as the Salle à Manger, is to ensure that all diners, especially those with language or cultural differences, feel especially welcomed & catered to.

Overall, staff made us feel warmly welcomed & comfortable, giving us an exceptional dining experience at Monarque.

Food: 4.5 | Service: 4.0 | Atmosphere: 4.5 | Overall: 4.5

27 sept. 2025

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Guillaume

5.0

Nous nous sommes assis au bar un lundi soir & l'expérience a été parfaite du cocktail, entrée & jusqu'au plat principal.

25 août 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.

10 août 2025

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Val

4.0

Our experience started started strange & unpleasant: we came in just in time for our reservation & had to wait for almost 10 minutes for the hostess. She was on a phone the whole time, actually being quite rude to the phone guest, figuring out the reservation 2 months from now - while we just stood in front of her. When she finally decided to put her call on hold she didn't even apologize or acknowledge our long useless wait. Alright…
Then we waited for drinks for 30 minutes - our first app was served before our cocktails. Just because they didn't see them on the bar - they stood there melting for 20 minutes. Barely an apology here as well.

Food, however, compensated for this - great steak tartare, lovely octopus & desserts were amazing.

I really liked the food & the atmosphere of the restaurant, so I hope the service mishaps were a one time thing but it was still unacceptable for a restaurant of this level.

27 juil. 2025

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The

5.0

Love this spot - sitting at the bar is a vibe. Wine selection is vast & great, service great, & the food pretty darn good! I had the butchers cut steak & the fries that came with it were likely the best fries I've ever had.

26 juin 2025

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Claire

5.0

Definitely make reservations, we made reservations a little before we came on Open Table & while we were waiting to be seated two other groups came & were turned away since they didn't have reservations.

The wine collection on shelves over the bar was very impressive. I normally don't see that much wine in a restaurant.

I got their special appetizer of the day with tuna, & it was fresh, delicious & plenty for me to have as an entree with the addition of the potatoes au gratin/scalloped potatoes side. It was enough to share & had paper thin slices of potatoes in a delicious white sauce. It was even better than mom's!

We were at a table across from the bar, & they are pretty close together. There is another bigger dining section in the back. Really good food but it was a bit noisy with the packed bar & restaurant.

The host & waiter spoke English fluently.

21 juin 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!

9 juin 2025

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Joanne

3.0

We were really looking forward to our dinner at Monarque after glowing recommendations from friends who had lived in Montreal. We booked the Brasserie months in advance during a conference trip-but sadly, the experience didn't live up to expectations.

The Brasserie was only half full, yet service was slow & inattentive. Our server, while polite, barely engaged with us & seemed more focused on older or more formally dressed guests. It took 45 minutes just to place our order, & no one asked if we wanted drinks.

We ordered gougères (delicious), olives, & croquettes to start-followed by excellent appetizers (bone marrow with snails, & octopus). Mains were beautifully plated but uneven: the duck confit was overly salty & unbalanced, though the ribeye & halibut were solid.

The worst part? A fellow diner changed their toddler in plain view of the room-& no staff intervened. It felt like Brasserie guests weren't treated with the same care as those in the Salle à Manger, which seemed much livelier.

We still tipped well, but didn't feel the service earned it. Disappointed overall-we won't be returning.

27 mai 2025

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Francine

5.0

I had a delicious dinner last night at Monarque. Sat at the bar & Johanna served us. She was so nice, friendly, helpful & attentive. In fact all the staff are friendly & so polite. Had the signature Monarque cocktail which was perfect. The halibut, salad & cauliflower were delicious, so tasty & beautifully prepared. We didn't have room for dessert unfortunately, I know their desserts are fantastic as well.
What makes Monarque so special is the great ambiance, delicious food, excellent service & friendliness of all the staff. Can't be beaten!! Looking forward to my next visit!!

11 mai 2025

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C

5.0

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.

24 mars 2025

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Mimi

2.0

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.

20 mars 2025

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Kristen

5.0

We went to Monarque on recommendation from a bartender at another Montreal restaurant. It's a gorgeous twinkling restaurant with delicious everything. Lots of typical French stuff on menu. If you're a fan of simply dressed excellent lettuces, the green herb salad excels. Super bouillabaisse & steak frites. Best martini I've ever had (went with bartenders rec for locally produced gin from a Quebecois microdistillery - wow). Special. Absolutely recommend.

24 janv. 2025

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Amir

5.0

Everything was fantastic! We were a group of six, & each dish we ordered was absolutely amazing & delicious. The only downside for me was the cocktails, which were disappointing because they were pre-bottled. When I order a cocktail, I expect it to be freshly prepared by a bartender with their unique touch & served with beautiful presentation-not something pre-bottled.

5 janv. 2025

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Katie

5.0

This restaurant offers an upscale, modern dining experience with two distinct areas: a formal dining room & a more casual bar area. Upon arrival, the host staff took our jackets, which was a nice touch. We chose to sit in the bar area since we were dressed more business casual, black pants, a black top, & a silver belt for me, & dark jeans with a blue button-up for my partner, paired with boots due to the snowy & icy weather. Unfortunately, our server was bit annoyed with us, because we weren't dressed as formally as others (he actually commented on it) . It was disappointing to feel treated differently compared to the table next to us, but we tried not to let that dampen the experience. The food was exceptional. The steak was perfectly cut & cooked to our liking-easily the best we've had in Montréal. The bass was flavorful & deliciously prepared, & the mushroom risotto melted in my mouth (my partner opted for fries which he said were crispy & delcious). We started with a cheese plate as an appetizer, which was also a fantastic choice. For dessert, we had the pear buckwheat cobbler with ice cream, which was amazing. I didn't think I'd have room for dessert, but I'm so glad I made it happen! I also ordered the Lady Marmalade cocktail, which was refreshing . Despite the service hiccup, the food & atmosphere made it a memorable evening. I'd return for the incredible food but would dress more formally next time.

9 déc. 2024

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Emil

5.0

We were told about Monarque from someone we met in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. After entering, we were asked if we wanted our coats hung, which shows me they pay attention to the details of your experience. We opted for sitting at the bar & we had a wonderful bartender who not only helped us pick out amazing lunch items, but she was just pleasant. We shared a mushroom gnocchi dish (out of this world) that was super umami & grilled octopus that was the most tender either of us had ever eaten. If you're in Montreal for even only a day, as we were, please stop by Monarque. You will not regret it.

4 déc. 2024

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