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.
Opens Tomorrow at 5 pm
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
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dessert(50) recommend(43) wine(42) cocktail(40) brasserie(36) dishes(30) bone marrow(28) drink(28) highly recommend(26)Page 1 of 16 - 302 Reviews
Lina
Overall we had an okay experience there. The fois gras parfait was good. We didn't feel it was heavy. Bone marrow & Burgundy snails were greasy. The bouillabaisse was tasty. The scallop was quite tender. We asked for a medium cooked beef rib eye steak & expected it to be tender. It turned out to be tougher than we expected. Also, 10.5oz was huge lol
The drinks we ordered were fine. I liked the pistache. My first time having a cocktail 🍸 with pistachio flavor. Quite interesting. Loved the cute butterfly 🦋 on the ice cube 🧊.View more
Ruby
I visited Monaque today after an 8.5-hour drive, really looking forward to dining at their main kitchen. However, due to my misunderstanding of French during the reservation process, I ended up booking the wrong kitchen. I was quite disappointed, as this was one of my most anticipated spots in Montreal.
Feeling quite disappointed, I explained my situation to Louis, who warmly listened & introduced me to Oliver. Thanks to Oliver's efforts & coordination, I was finally able to get a seat at the kitchen I truly wanted. Sophie then took over our table with impeccable service - she was friendly, knowledgeable, & made excellent recommendations throughout the evening.
While the food didn't quite live up to my very high expectations, it was still enjoyable & definitely worth the price. The fish Sophie recommended turned out to be the highlight of my meal - absolutely delicious!
Thanks to Louis, Oliver, & Sophie, I experienced the true charm of a French restaurant. Their warmth & hospitality made this meal the perfect ending to my trip to Montreal.View more
Gabriel
Wonderful food, wonderful server, runner, & host.
It's been years that I had a meal this good, I highly recommend itView more
Jacques
I wish we could give multiple reviews over time in order to give feedback without affecting the review.
Ive been recommending this restaurant to all my friends visiting over the last few years because every time I've been, it always hit the mark. The daily fish, the duck confit, the lobster with starch, the vegetables & the squid are always a hit for me.
However, i just visited again this week & honestly they need to up their dessert game. I bet they loss/changed their pastry chef because it went from amazing to really disappointing.
The original Millefeuille which has always been on the menu is still phenomenal. BUT,
- the paris brest, is not restaurant standard. It looks like a sad stale donut on a sandwich plate. I mean look at it. Taste was ok, the pate was crunchy, but honestly does not belong to this restaurant, nor even a pastry shop.
- the forest noir was also a bit shocking. 1cm thin layer of flat cake with some decoration. I mean, we dont really care about price when going to Monarque so i cant believe its a matter of food cost here. It almost ate like a sauce you would wipe at the bottom of your plate with a piece of bread.
Honestly, still an excellent restaurant but lacks the sweet finish to make it phenomenal as it used to be.
I will be thinking twice before recommending this restaurant again until the dessert card is fixed.View more
Anaïs
Quelle belle expérience !!! Merci à Olivia pour son service incroyable, mais aussi à toute l'équipe de support. Les raviolis étaient délicieux, la salade généreuse, le foie gras wow, mais que dire de la bavette & du canard. Les plats principaux nous ont fait voyager. Des classiques exécutés à la perfection. Le pavlova aux framboises était excellent. Magnifique cartes des vins !!View more
Eric
I've been there on several occasions & I would say it is one of the most overrated restaurants in Montreal. Some dishes are way too'American' or'experimental' & don't go well with the ingredients. For a $100+ 3-course dinner, at least every course should taste ok.View more
Hugues
Excellent! Classique de la cuisine française. Tout est fait à la perfection! Croquettes de morue, Parfait de foie gras & pièce du boucher ( bavette) & frites au sommet!!! 11/10View more
Bonnie
We had a wonderful lunch at Monarque & were truly impressed by the entire experience. The service was excellent, every staff member was friendly, attentive, & constantly smiling, which made us feel so welcomed.
Both the cocktails & mocktails were well-crafted & reasonably priced, adding a refreshing touch to our meal. The food was absolutely fantastic & surprisingly affordable compared to similar fine dining spots in Toronto. My top favorite was the bone marrow, only $24 for a huge portion & packed with flavour. A must-try!
Highly recommend Monarque for anyone visiting Montreal. We'll definitely be back again in the future!View more
The
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.View more
Lenny
I'd say the ratings for this restaurant are a bit overhyped. While the overall quality is solid, it's not necessarily a must-visit spot.
That said, a few dishes stood out:
• The bone marrow with Burgundy snails was a great fusion - the richness of the marrow paired beautifully with the wine-infused snails.
• The fish & seafood bouillabaisse was surprisingly light & fresh - not salty at all, with a sweet, almost pumpkin-like orange broth. The mix of scallops, shrimp, & fish made it quite hearty & well-balanced.
• The morel mushrooms with asparagus also offered a fresh & flavorful combination.
Good food overall, but not quite as unforgettable as the ratings might suggest.View more
Ashleigh
Some of the best food & drinks I've ever had! Creative, beautiful, & incredibly delicious! Friendly & helpful staff as well. I will definitely come back here the next time we are in Montréal!View more
Claire
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.View more
Susan
Amazing! Best oysters & lobster of my life! I didn't care for the escargot paired with the bone marrow. I think my personal preference is the more traditional preparation. But this is fantastic restaurant!View more
Joana
(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!View more
Patrick
Une belle ambiance, des plats de bonne qualité, même si j'ai trouvé mon entrée (des sucrines aux crevettes) très froid & servi très rapidement. Je crains que ce type de plat sont préparés en avance & placés au frigo. Je note aussi que les crevettes sont toutes petites & probablement congelées.
Le gros étonnement est la carte des vins, elle est enorme & extrêmement chère. Je n'irais jusqu'à reprocher les marges du restaurant mais la sélection est très, trop élevé, il est impossible de trouver un vin à moins de 60$ CAD, il y en a que 4 ou 5, la moyenne est plutôt autour de 120/150 $ CAD. C'est un peu ridicule pour le niveau de ce restaurant qui est loin de valoir une étoile.View more
Rachel
This was one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in Montreal. It makes complete sense why it was one of the top restaurants in Canada (#17). Service was top tier & the atmosphere was a vibe. The food was absolutely incredible & I had the best time eating here. I can't say enough good things about all of the dishes. Underrated dish of the night was the morel mushrooms, asparagus & fiddleheads. They were cooked to perfection. The bone marrow & snails were chefs kiss. All of the mains were to die for & you can't go wrong with choosing any of them. The desserts were wonderful. The passion fruit pavlova was the perfect combination of tartness from the passion fruit & the airy sweetness of the meringue. The rice pudding was really sweet but the flavour combo was great. The maple crème brûlée was a standout with the maple flavours. Overall I had an amazing experience with the food, service & atmosphere. Highly highly recommend!View more