Restaurant Darquise receives praise for a warm and inviting atmosphere and for many dishes described as delicious and well prepared, with standout items such as duck, braised beef ribs, steak and tapas, and croquettes; reviewers frequently compliment friendly and attentive service and a lively but cozy vibe, though several notes mention inconsistency in service and concerns about pace, formality, or attentiveness, including one experience with a rude server and another where wine refills or dessert drinks were missed; the terrace can be uncomfortable due to cold or heat and noise levels can be high, sometimes making it feel less intimate; some dishes are criticized as overpriced or underseasoned, such as a pasta dish, certain appetizers or a Caesar salad; overall many guests consider the food excellent and the value fair when the service aligns with expectations, and return is common when seeking a vibrant dining scene with solid flavors.
I wouldn't eat here again if the meal was free. Took over 2 hours for our food to come in a group of 10 & the rest of the place was empty while they used the excuse'we're busy.'
One of the worst experiences I've had at a restaurant in the recent years. If I could give 0 stars I would. We were a group of 7 that had a dinner reservation for 7.30pm on Sunday February 15th. The main concerns were how terrible the service was, taking almost 1.5h for them deliver our food from the time of order, & the lack of acknowledgement by our waitress or the manager of how terrible they treated us. For context, after placing our orders around 7.45pm, I did not receive my food until 9.20pm. That is over 1.5h of waiting for a single plate of food. The rest of my party received their food approx 15 mins before I did even though 3 of us had ordered the same pasta dish. The waitress did not check on us, nor apologize or acknowledge the wait & when we finally tracked her down, blamed the kitchen for being'backed up'. When the rest of my party received their food & I asked where my food was, she said the chef is'still cooking your chicken, & it'll be another minute'. The lack of hospitality & etiquette throughout the night was astonishing. At the end of the meal when we told her how disappointed we were in her attitude & service she gave us a half hearted apology & said the manager will come speak to us. After about another 15-20 mins, she came back with no manager in sight saying'the manager will give you guys 15% off'. Again, no decency even for the manager to come speak to us. Not to mention, the quality of the food was abysmal. Multiple people in our party got lukewarm food & cold fries that seemed to have been sitting around. We didn't want to send the food back given how long it had taken for them to bring it out & at this point, just wanting to leave this restaurant as soon as possible. Also to note, the restaurant was not that busy, with only one other large party dinning on the outside patio beside us. They also kept turning the patio heater off when it was -20 degrees outside & we had to ask random waitresses to keep turning it on. We did give all our feedback to the waitress, who gave us a half hearted apology at the end. Based on the other reviews I've read here I'm unsure if they care given I've seen multiple guests describing a similar bad experience. Never go here. It's a waste of your time & money for mediocre service & food.
We went there last night a table for 4, safe to say the food was not good. My brother in law got the burger & the patty was thin & over cooked very dry. My husband got the pasta special & its was awful, I couldn't belive they charged 29 bucks for under seasons pesto sauce & a few chunks of chicken, this he also was sick the rest of the night. The ribs I got were ok & my sister got the duck leg which she said was good but the red wine sauce very watery. We will never return here sad because the resturant was a nice atmosphere.
Feb 16, 2026
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Wow,quelle belle découverte !j'ai tout apprécié : l'environnement chaleureux & pas trop bruyant, le service sympa & la bouffe vraiment de licieuse à un prix abordable! J'ai hâte d'y retourner! Merci
La nourriture était très bonne, j'ai eu la cuisse de lapin, je recommande. Par contre, mon serveur, Matthieu, était désagréable, il ne s'est pas présenté, était peu chaleureux & ne semblait pas vouloir être là. Lorsque j'ai terminé avec mon assiette, il est passé par ma table plusieurs fois & n'a jamais pris mon assiette. Il y avait un jeu de football à la télévision & le regardait & parlait souvent avec une table de clients à propos du jeu. Il sentait aussi la fumée de cigarette, ce qui était très désagréable. D'un autre côté, je diminuerais la lumière jaune, je n'étais même pas capable de différencier ce qui se trouvait dans mon assiette.
Nous sommes des gens du coin & nous aimons aller y prendre un verre. Aujourd'hui, ma femme s'est vue refuser l'accès alors que le resto était pratiquement vide sous prétexte qu'à partir de 18h30, ils ne prennent que les réservations… même au bar! Elle s'est fait regarder de haut par le gérant qui l'a littéralement snobée. Elle & son amie sont allées à la Maison du Brasseur où le service était top notch. PS: il faisait -28 degrés dehors. Bravo, la Darquise. Keep going this way.
Dec 30, 2025
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I haven't even finished my plate yet & I already had to stop & write this. This duck is unreal. Ridiculously tender, & so full of flavour it demands your full attention. Every bite hits. No notes. Other duck is officially irrelevant. I could eat this every day forever. Ducking incredible. 🦆🔥
La terrasse est à éviter car j'ai eu froid ( -1 à l'extérieur). Le température quand on est arrivée était de 20 degrés & ça semblait impossible d'augmenter la chaleur. ( Le boss de la soirée était contre) Je sentais le froid sur le plancher & par les fenêtres. De plus, ma soupe a 12$ était froide, je l'ai retourné! La deuxième fois elle était tiède...avec des amandes qui étaient rancies. Une chance le reste de la commande était savoureux!!
Nov 15, 2025
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⭐ I like this resto bar 🍸👌
The food is delicious, though our appetizer was a little bit greasy. The waiters are friendly, & the atmosphere is lively - people enjoying their food & chatting (a bit too loud, haha!). Anyways, I loved the sangria 🤪. I definitely recommend everyone to try their menu - everything's delicious! 😋
Cet endroit vaut vraiment le détour! Mon conjoint & moi étions de passage à Mont-Tremblant en janvier & nous sommes venus souper. Nous avons chaleureusement été accueilli par notre serveur avec qui nous avons bien ris & la nourriture était excellente. Nous recommandons!:)
