Restaurant Bruce delivers a comforting and hearty dining experience, specializing in classic Scottish fare. Patrons can expect a robust menu featuring traditional dishes prepared with authentic flavors and generous portions, evoking a sense of home-style cooking. The atmosphere is designed to be warm and inviting, providing a relaxed setting perfect for enjoying satisfying meals. Signature offerings often include expertly seasoned meats, savory pies, and other beloved staples of Scottish cuisine, all crafted to provide a truly comforting culinary journey. It stands as a reliable destination for those seeking deeply flavorful and unpretentious food.
Restaurant Bruce is widely celebrated as a charming and cozy destination in Montreal that offers a unique, high-end twist on traditional Scottish cuisine. Guests frequently praise the exceptional quality of dishes such as the haggis, lamb shank, and Sunday roast, noting that the menu manages to make classic comfort food feel both elevated and authentic. The establishment is consistently commended for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and professional, attentive staff who contribute to a memorable dining experience. While some diners mentioned concerns regarding noise levels, pricing, or occasional issues with heat and portion sizes, the overwhelming majority of reviews describe it as a neighborhood gem with impressive cocktails, a fantastic stout, and a delightful, soulful environment that encourages repeat visits.
Haggis, creamy mashed turnips & potatoes, a generous drizzle of whisky sauce, & a sprinkle of toasted oats. Rustic, comforting, & packed with deep, savory flavors. Scotland definitely knows how to do comfort food. #RestaurantBruce #Montreal
Our server was a treasure to all humanity (sorry again for asking where your accent was from haha) & the food was to die for. I ordered the haggis & the black pudding - both blew me away. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a very nice, a bit more expensive, night out.
To experience Scottish delights in including haggis , neeps & tatties , & other delicasies including gingercake with sweet sauce & whipped cream ....(It is so good ) It's a small pub style restaurent with an excellent cuisine. Fantastic!
😍 For many, it's their first Scottish dining experience & it's a very good one! We had the crispiest fritters we ever had (well done!), haggis fans - this is your only place in town! Perfect seasoning & details, chic decor & above all, an amazing staff team ! Merci!
I noticed this restaurant had just opened nearby so i had it on my list of places to try out for a while as it's rare to find a Scottish restaurant. I made a reservation to celebrate my brother's birthday which gave me an excuse to try this place out.
We ordered the mushrooms, battered blood sausage, & the sourdough to start. The mushroom dish was amazing & even better on top of the sourdough. I found the battered blood sausage to be too heavy & greasy & would have preferred something more than the citris jam (?) on top to to balance out the grease. Otherwise, i enjoyed the taste of the blood sausage itself!
For our mains, we selected the lamb shank & haggis. The lamb shank was beautiful & very flavourful. It was our first time trying haggis & it blew our mind away. Incredibly deep flavours & very peppery. The gravy provided was also complimentary to the haggis. We had asked for additional gravy & they were happy to give us more. I do wish we had something fresh or textured as it was all soft textures across the dish (mashed potato, mashed sweet potato, haggis).
Lastly, we ordered the cranachan (similar to a raspberry fool) & also the ginger cake (similar to a sticky toffee pudding). The ginger cake was incredible & moist. I have high standards for cakes like this with toffee because it's one of my favourite desserts & it met my expectations & beyond. The cranachan was a simpler dessert in comparison.
Overall, incredible service, surprising portion sizes (bigger than expected which is always good!), beautiful decor & ambience.
Would love to be back when they update their seasonal menu.
It was my first time at Bruce Taverne Écossaise & I genuinely loved the experience. The atmosphere is warm & cozy, you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in.
The service was amazing, very attentive without being too much, which makes a big difference.
& the haggis (my first time trying it!) was honestly delicious, so rich & comforting.
Went many times to eat & have a drink, a very lovely place. Every staff member was super nice & glad to answer any questions, the food is always excellent, i still crave their haggis.
Si vous recherchez une expérience culinaire digne de l'Écosse, vous devez vous rendre chez Bruce.
Dès mon entrée au restaurant, j'ai été accueilli par un serveur fort bien sympathique & enthousiaste quant à notre venue. Le professionnalisme règne dans le restaurant.
Nous étions un groupe de 5. Nous avions commandé presque l'entièreté du menu & il n'y a pas eu de regret. Nous avons fait d'extraordinaires découvertes.
D'abord, nous avons commencé, en entrée, par les croquettes de poissons, le boudin noir pané, les pleurotes & les maitakes grillés ainsi que le saumon mariné. Nous avons reçus ces trois derniers en premier. Je crois que les choix étaient bien balancés puisqu'on avait la fraîcheur du saumon qui venait contre-balancer la panure & la lourdeur du boudin noir. Les champignons représentaient plutôt un entre-deux qui venaient réchauffer les coeurs en cette froide & rude journée d'hiver. Les croquettes de poissons nous occupèrent dans l'attente des plats principaux. Nous avons eu la chance d'en recevoir un nombre supplémentaire en guise d'offre du restaurant.
Ensuite, nous nous sommes mis à l'attaque des plats de résistance. Le Haggis & le jarret d'agneau furent dévorés en un rien de temps.
Tout les gens autour de la table donnèrent un note de 10/10 pour ceux-ci. On dit souvent qu'une image vaut mille mots: je crois aussi qu'un plat vaut mille sensations. Les deux plats étaient accompagnés d'excellentes pommes de terres qui fondaient dans la bouche & de carottes spécialement cuites avec l'amour d'Écosse.
Nous avons terminé notre soirée avec le succulent pain au gingembre & le fameux cranachan. Je peux vous dire qu'il était impossible de mieux finir. Je peux vous aussi vous dire secrètement que nous avons tous très bien dormis avec un ventre si plein.
Merci encore au restaurant Bruce pour cette expérience. Ce nouvel emplacement mérite sa clientèle.
Première visite pour nous, & certes pas la dernière! Nous étions assis au bar (chose que nous aimons faire au restaurant lorsque c'est possible, pour l'atmosphère & le service). Nous avons été servis par un des propriétaires, Jean-Philippe. Très serviable, il répondait inlassablement à toutes nos questions au sujet du menu & de l'origine des aliments (beaucoup de local).
Très grande qualité de nourriture (sans que ce soit au détriment de la quantité). Carte originale & raffinée, fidèle à l'inspiration écossaise, en commençant par le haggis qui n'a rien à envier à celui de l'Écosse elle-même.
