Les avis sur Monarque convergent vers une expérience culinaire souvent remarquable et variée selon la section brasserie ou salle a manger, avec une ambiance élégante et chaleureuse et une décoration qui respire le quartier. La cuisine est globalement raffinée, des plats phares comme l os a moelle, le tartare de thon, la bouillabaisse et le canard confit revenant avec des saveurs bien équilibrées et des textures travaillées. Le service est majoritairement attentif et professionnel, mais des témoignages signalent des variations selon les serveurs et des temps d attente. La carte propose une large sélection de plats et de vins; certaines portions sont jugées généreuses et le rapport qualité prix favorable, tandis que d autres les trouvent plus petites et les prix élevés. Les desserts et les finitions connaissent des avis contrastés. La réservation est fortement recommandée en raison de l affluence et de l ambiance animée. Dans l ensemble Monarque est perçu comme une adresse phare du quartier, offrant une experience culinaire française contemporaine de haut niveau avec un équilibre entre elegance et confort, malgré quelques bémols sur le bruit, la temperature et certains plats qui n ont pas totalement convaincu.
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.
I'm captivated by the two menus, one for the front of the house & another for the back. The brasserie's rendition of French bistro cuisine truly resonates with me because it's so straightforward & authentic to the style.
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Dining at Monarque was a memorable experience. We got reservations for the brasserie, which was very nice inside but more casual than a strict fine dining environment, & had nice views of the kitchen. Staff were attentive & professional the whole night, & the coat check was nice. For cocktails, the Lady Marmalade was my favorite for a juicy option, or the oddjob otherwise. The spritz mocktail was a little underwhelming, & tasted more like a seltzer. Appetizers vary in size, so check with the server if you want to share. The prosciutto salad was lovely, it had just enough flavor between the salty meat & touch of dressing, & a mix of textures from the almond. Recommend the wild mushroom gnocchi as a delicious vegetarian appetizer, & the lamb with the ravioli was indulgently tender. The duck was fantastic: flavorful & perfectly cooked. The lamb was also just the right amount done, not overly heavy but rich with the sauce. The cornish hen was good, though not remarkable. I liked their rendition of bouillabaisse. I highly suggest the tarte tatin as a shareable appetizer for two or three people, it had soft spiced apples & a flakey crust. The peach cobbler was delicious, & the mango pavolva was very fresh- the mango topping was tart, which I personally much prefer. I might like the center a little more done in the pavlova. My meal here felt cohesive, & in the brasserie I could pick & choose from a variety of options. I highly recommend Monarque for a nice occasion, its also quite accessible from the underground city if you want to walk there in the winter months.
Great dinner & drinks spot. The food is incredible & the portion size was huge! Service staff were very helpful, polite, & quick. It's a very busy & popular spot so get a reservation. We chose the Brasseries over the Dining Room just based on the menu & we weren't disappointed with our choice. I'm sure the Dining Room is good too though! Cocktails are well done too!
Exceptional food, ambience & service. Restaurant has to sections: formal sit down & more chilled brasserie. Food is phenomenal throughout. vast wine selection & great cocktails. Best meal we've had in a while from start to finish.
Great experience. It's pricey but we really enjoyed it. Pretty formal & upscale vibes with a huge wine selection. We sat in the dining room (menu is very different from the bar) & had the scallop crudo, grilled sweetbreads & the cote de bouef for 2. Our server was attentive but not intrusive which was great. Did a good job of explaining the menu & helping pick a wine. Fair warning - if you get the cote de bouef you may want to consider not ordering from every course as the portion is massive! It was a perfectly cooked giant steak with really great potatoes au gratin & a simple salad. Would like to go back & try the brasserie menu as that looked excellent as well.
22 sept. 2024
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Nous avons mangé à une table brasserie. La nourriture était savoureuse, des bonnes portions & une excellente ambiance. La raison principale pourquoi je voulais faire un avis: le personnel! Que ce soit l'hôtesse ou les serveurs, tout le monde était d'un professionnalisme exemplaire & dégageait une joie de travailler dans ce milieu. Je recommande pour n'importe quelle occasion
J'ai été impressionné par la grandeur de la salle à manger de la brasserie & surtout par l'immense comptoir & son mur de bouteilles de vins. L'ambiance est dynamique, on peut assister au travail en cuisine à travers les grandes vitres de la salle. J'ai aimé le service professionnel & efficace, il y a beaucoup d'employés pour servir. La carte des plats est assez diversifiée pour offrir plusieurs choix de viandes, poissons & légumes à nous trois. Tout ce qu'on a choisi était bon, entrées, plats principaux & desserts. Mais rien n'était'très' bon, ni très bien présenté. Par exemple la salade qui venait avec le homard thermidor était copieuse mais vraiment commune & sans effort de présentation. Ou la mousse au chocolat était grosse & avait bon goût, mais rien de plus. On a trouvé que les prix n'étaient pas exagérés mais en conclusion, en l'absence de wow dans l'assiette, on a eu une impression d'inachevé.
We visited Monarque by recommendation of my husband's colleague who visiting Montreal regularly. We love it! We chose to dine in its casual more affordable price point Monarque Brasserie & we visited twice as the first time was excellent! I will review both visit in 3 days apart in key areas that important to our dining experience. SERVICE The first greeting, table seating & our table service was immaculate & contributed & complemented our first dining experience at Monarque. The personnel who looked after us on Tues 23 July 24 (sorry we did not get your name) was absolutely fantastic! One of the best, & the best asset to the establishment! He was professional, attentive but not intrusive. He was helpful with the wine & frankly making us deciding to ho back 2nd time even we had many other restaurants in our wish list. We only had 5 dinners in the city & we chose Monarque twice. The second service was amiss, unfortunately. Greeting was cold, no smile, no eyes contact, took us to the wrong area of booking but all resolved. Our waiting personnel was aloof, more attentive to certain tables so we were left having to try to get his attention when we wanted to order more drinks & desserts. FOOD Classic French dishes & to-die-for desserts! We had foie gras, lamb ratatouille, canard, seafood bouillabaisse, grilled octopus & passion fruit pavlova. All 10/10. Wine list is great. We are not heavy drinker so love a few glasses of good wine & it does not disappoint. AMBIENCE A blend of modern & retro deco, warm & flattering lighting, sexy bar area with sleek bartenders. People watching here looked fun & romantic date is good (except if the service is amiss second time- wouldn't be fun). Music is good level of sound, ventilation is great. Feel airy & comfortable to be in.
17 août 2024
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We went to Monarque on our last night in Montreal, & we were glad we did, since no other meal measured up. We ate in the brasserie side, which is a bit more casual, with a less expensive but still top-notch menu. The servers were very attentive & knowledgeable. Everything we ate, from the bread to the ricotta cheesecake, was delicious. Highly recommended!
Super menu! There is 2 section to this restaurant which we were sitting in the brasserie. We were lucky enough to be able to try the pigeon which was amazing 👏, the chicken was cooked perfectly 👌 just so tender! Amazing wait staff very friendly & helpful 👍
Me & my colleagues were recommended Monarque & we weren't disapointed. At first they looked fully booked but they had room for the 6 of us in the dinning room (not the Brasserie). It's worth knowing that the restaurant is split with two different menus. We were looked after by Colin who was brilliant. He was immedietly helpful explaining the menu & instantly built a great report with everyone. The food was amazing. Each dish was presented well & tasted great. I personally really enjoyed the Lobster & Monkfish & the others at the table equally loved their food with every plate left empty. At the end of the evening, Colin dealt with our difficult requests concerning the bill & how it was split with no problems. Even though it meant some quick maths were needed everything eventually was sorted out. We all left happy & were telling our other colleagues about our experience the next day. I would absolutly return when we are next in Montreal & recommend it to anyone who is visiting.
After a few visits to Montreal with no reservation success, I was able to snag a last minute Brasserie table reservation for 1! I arrived & was immediately brought to my table & walked through the menu by Vincent. He gave great reccomendations & was great about checking in. Honestly, the entire staff felt like they were trained in hospitality. The host came by to check on me in & took another drink order. & the server, who was taking care of the table next to me, also took a moment to make small conversation. I regularly dine out alone due to work travel & while I don't always feel comfortable, I was put at ease the entire time. Okay the food/cocktails - AMAZING! The bartenders make wonderful cocktails that are both enjoyable to watch being created as they are to drink. I got the Farigola & the Colibri. The food was wonderful as well. I ordered the ricotta ravioli which balanced the cheese & meat super well. Raviolis were cheese filled & the meat was underneath. The fried cauliflower was huge (this is the single portion) & very butter forward if that's your thing - it's my thing so I obviously loved it. The steak was cooked to exactly medium rare (as ordered) & the fries were perfectly crispy. 10/10 would reccomend... if you can get a reservation ;)
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Très ravie de mon expérience à Monarque. Un accueil chaleureux & un service hors pair. Nous avons choisi la brasserie avec une belle ambiance & de la bonne humeur. Petit bémol pour les tables un peu trop rapprochées manquant d'intimité. Pour les entrées, nous avons pris l'os à moelle, escargots de Bourgogne & le tartare de boeuf, c'était excellent & les portions sont très copieuses. Pour les plats, un peu déçue du surlonge d'agneau qui avait un goût très prononcé & manquait d'épices. Toutefois, le confit de canard était fort apprécié.
This has easily become one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal. They have 2 sections which offer different menus: the brasserie with an ala carte menu & salle a manger that's a table d'hôte. I chose the brasserie as I wanted to try the bone marrow snails. It was a little greasy, which is to be expected, but overall it was delicious! The duck confit was also perfectly crispy & cooked well. Service was a bit slow but attentive otherwise. It gets really loud in the brasserie during peak business hours, so if you want somewhere quieter, consider the salle a manger.
J'y suis allé aujourd'hui 11h30. Entrée (avec radis grillés & fromage) : délicieux Plat principal (brique / poulet) : délicieux Dessert (éclair café - chocolat/praline) : délicieux Vin (blanc premier prix) : tout a fait correct (dans le sens positif) Espresso : sans faute Facture : 100$ Mon collègue a pris quelques variations par rapport à moi & il est conquis. Le service était impeccable. L'ambiance était très élégante & sobre, type brasserie francaise semi-luxe, pas trop bruyant, bref, à la hauteur des attentes. Je suis plutôt difficile, mais c'est vraiment un sans faute pour ma part. J'y retournerai!
J'avais hâte d'essayer ce restaurant parce que beaucoup de gens m'ont en parlé mais je vais avouer que j'ai été decue: ils font ce que beaucoup d'autres brasseries françaises a Montreal font, mais en moins bon. Je pense que c'est bien pour des touristes qui viennent manger dans le vieux mais les locaux ont accès a des restaurants similaires avec une meilleure maîtrise de l'exécution . L'os à moelle n'etait pas bien assaisonné & j'ai demandé une bavette médium saignante & même après l'avoir renvoyé en cuisine pour une meilleure cuisson, c'etait pareil: le serveur a été très gentil & s'est assuré que la cuisson était bonne & je lui ai répondu qu'il manquait encore de cuisson mais je ne voulait pas retourner mon plat une troisième fois: la personne qui m'accompagnait etait prete pour son dessert. Oh & erreur sur ma facture: verifiez vos factures avant de payer, j'avais un verre de vin en plus qui m'a été chargé. Dommage, tellement de potentiel dans ce beau décor.
Great experience 1- The food: A lot of work, care & creativity in each plate. Everything is an enchanting discovery. We could not find a single flaw. Even the espresso at the end was perfect, not acidic nor bitter. One can feel that nothing is left to chance. 2- The service: Amazingly efficient, professional & friendly, from the moment you arrive at the door until you are ready to leave. If you pay attention, you will see quite a lot of staff very busy around you, & you wonder how do they do it? I could not help but compare this organization to a swiss watch; numerous top quality elements running discretely in perfect unity within a beautiful casing. This restaurant is obviously run by passionate people. They could not reach this level of perfection if they were not. 3- The ambiance: The place is beautiful with this brasserie vibe that is so charming. Although the place was full, we could still have a normal conversation without having to yell. Thank you all really; we are sooo willing to come back!
