Monarque opère comme une destination culinaire polyvalente fusionnant les éléments traditionnels du bistrot français classique avec des techniques de préparation modernes. Le menu se concentre sur des tartares méticuleusement élaborés qui mettent en valeur des ingrédients saisonniers et des profils aromatiques précis. Les clients découvrent un aménagement intérieur vaste qui sépare des styles de service distincts, allant d une ambiance de brasserie décontractée à des expériences plus formelles. De hauts plafonds et des détails architecturaux industriels définissent l espace, créant un environnement axé sur l efficacité et la constance culinaire. La cuisine souligne une maîtrise technique à travers des sauces raffinées et des protéines expertement exécutées provenant de fournisseurs de qualité. Cet établissement maintient une norme rigoureuse pour la fraîcheur des produits, assurant que chaque plat reflète les principes fondamentaux de la cuisine française. L opération globale fonctionne comme un centre sophistiqué de gastronomie régionale dans un cadre urbain.
Monarque est largement reconnu comme une destination gastronomique de premier plan à Montréal, offrant une expérience exceptionnelle caractérisée par son atmosphère élégante, son service professionnel et sa cuisine française de grande qualité. Les convives louent fréquemment le restaurant pour son concept double, proposant à la fois une brasserie animée et une salle à manger plus formelle, où chaque plat est savoureux, techniquement irréprochable et préparé avec un souci du détail constant. Des classiques comme l'os à moelle aux escargots, le canard confit, les tartares frais et les desserts créatifs sont régulièrement plébiscités pour leur équilibre des saveurs et leur présentation raffinée. De nombreux visiteurs soulignent la chaleur et l'expertise du personnel qui contribuent à rendre chaque visite mémorable, faisant de cet établissement un choix privilégié pour les occasions spéciales, les repas d'affaires ou les soirées sophistiquées. Dans l'ensemble, les clients apprécient la constance du restaurant et sa capacité à offrir un voyage culinaire de classe mondiale qui incite à y revenir régulièrement.
The food, cocktails, & wine were quite good, & we would have had a good experience had it not been for the absolutely awful, non-existant service. I wish I was exaggerating, but our waiter said maybe 15 words to us over the entire ~2 hour dinner service, only saying more than one word responses when we asked for a wine recommendation. He provided completely non-verbal responses when ordering, did not ask if we wanted to order additional drinks after our first (we had to specifically request for additional glasses of wine/cocktails), did not explain anything about the food, restaurant, or ask us anything about ourselves. Generally very unfriendly & unkind. He acknowledged our orders with a frown & a slight nod of the head every time. I wish I could tell you who specifically our server was, but he did not even bother introducing himself. He felt very hostile & annoyed he had to have to serve us. There were multiple instances where we were without drinks, meaning the restaurant lost out on additional revenue we would have spent on alcohol. After our table's second drink order, he took the wine list away & did not offer to return it for the rest of the evening, even after clearing away our empty glasses midway through the third course. After ordering red wine, the waiter poured my glass but ended up spilling a sizeable amount on the table & into the bread basket. The waiter noticed he spilled, but did not apologize or acknowledge it to us in any way, he simply walked away without a word. By the end of dessert, our last course, the waiter we had for most of the evening had not come around for 15 minutes after our plates were clearly finished & our drinks were empty. I flagged down another waiter who was walking by, who explained to me that our original waiter was gone for the night & that he was supposed to be replacing us. The original waiter did not explain to us that he was leaving for the night, & the new waiter in charge of our table did not introduce himself until I had to get his attention myself. We certainly don't expect to be treated special by any means, but this service was the literal bare minimum that could have been provided to us. It left us wondering if maybe we were under dressed & were being shunned for it (even though other waiters were happily treating other guests in tshirts & shorts), or that we had said something to offend the waiter at the start of service. Although this review is quite scathing, we are always especially friendly with wait staff & almost never complain about service, so I cannot understand what we possibly did to deserve service that amounted to rudely & non-verbally plopping the food we ordered at the table. Nobody asked us once how our food or service was. This was *by far* the worst service I've experienced, not only in Montréal, but at any restaurant I've ever dined at. It was such a complete shock that it came from an establishment where we expected to spend about $600 between two of us (but ended up spending less as we opted out of a cheese course & did not order as many drinks as anticipated, both due to the service). I would have been annoyed if we received service like this at a McDonald's, but at a fine dining establishment, I thought it was completely & absolutely unacceptable. We will be vehemently recommending that our friends & family who visit Montréal avoid Monarque at absolutely all costs. A completely & total disappointment from a restaurant we were very much looking forward to experiencing.
Great experience, their signature cocktails were superb. We shared the duck confit, lamb & potato gratin. Everything was fantastic, especially the service. Additionally, they have an exceptional wine list
This is a beautiful restaurant with two different rooms, one being more casual & the other more formal. The interior is very nice & gives the space a warm feel. We sat at the bar & the service was outstanding. The wine list is very impressive too.
23 juil. 2024
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Creative French food & excellent service The restaurant is large & busy, with a sophisticated touch. The buzz around doesn't stop you from being able to hear who is at the table. Additionally, there is a special wing downstairs that I assume is for reservations exceeding 8 people (nice that the group can have privacy) The food is very tasty, creative, with great presentations. As a recommendation, I leave the Foie Gras (sea buckthor, duck pastrami, candy cap, brioche feuilletee) which came accompanied by a small croassaint & a gelatin film (?!), delicious & extremely creative! The Ravioli was very intriguing, with each bite I could taste more flavors, high on the list of recommendations. Tuna Tartare & Green Asparagus were disappointing, they had a good presentation but the flavor left something to be desired. Olivia's service should be left here as a note of great affection. She was very attentive & helped me with choosing & tasting the wine. I would definitely come back! Ps:. great visual identity
After changing our reservation from the dining room to the bistro on the recommendation of some people we met, two seats at the bar were graciously pulled out for our use. Monarque is a beautifully designed restaurant, cavernous, elegant & sophisticated, but oh so comfortable. The client is at the center of Monarque's universe. Serge, incomparable, professional, & exuding warmth, was our bartender/server par excellence. He turned our dinner from a meal into a memory. Yet, Monarque's kitchen doesn't allow the decor & hospitality to take center stage. The food at Monarque is trés magnifique. Yes, the menu might skew old school, but in the end, isn't it about taste? Alinea, the renown temple of creativity in Chicago, created food that was unique, but nothing tasted good. We left unhappy. At Monarque, we started with the Gougères, rarely seen in North America. They are bite sized pâte à choux made with Gruyère. They are out of this world, & I could eat dozens of em. My ocean trout tartare was the perfect palate cleanser, light & refreshing. The indulgent Foie Gras parfait, paired with toast, was creamy & delicious. For our mains, we ordered the bouillabaisse & lobster thermador. Both were amazing, large portions, & had us slurping & smacking our lips. Monarque's wine list is extensive & eclectic. My martini was mixed perfectly by Joanna, another gracious Monarque bartender. Monarque is a wonderful restaurant. It isn't cheap, but it's well worth the outlay. Go & have a memorable experience.
Sat in the bar area (I recommend that over the dining room). Food was amazing. Waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable & professional. She recommended the PERFECT bottle of wine for our meals. We loved it & it reminded us why we come back to Monarque every few months. Outstanding food - Great service!
Classic French, excellent food & excellent service. I need to mention this, my wife ordered a glass of wine & asked our server their thoughts on it... He was charming & honest & said in the nicest way it was not good & offered her a taste. It was not very good & my wife ordered a different glass. Excellent service.
Went here for the first time last night to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. I wrote a comment in the reservation but never spoke about it during the dinner. They came out with a dessert tasting menu & a candle to celebrate it. Our waiter recommended a sparkling wine & I accepted but didn't love the taste so he immediately got me something that speaks more to my pallet preferences without charging us. He managed our expectations well when I ordered the beef cut & told us it would take about 25 mins. We accepted. Highly recommend the lobster farroto. The flavour profile was impressive! The attention to detail, the responsive staff, the quality of the food - absolutely worth the price.
Phenomenal experience. Our waiter was Samuel & he gave us great wine pairing options for our food & explained all of the menu. The service was excellent & the food was amazing.
