In creating Toqué!, more than twenty years ago, we wanted to showcase the Quebec products and the work of those who supply us. We want more than ever to acknowledge the contribution of these suppliers who deserve the glorious title of artisans. We owe them the foie gras or samphire; lamb or vegetables, seafood or herbs. These tireless artisans inspire the cuisine of Toqué! to which they bring the flavors, textures and natural aromas of irreproachable freshness. We are members of Relais & Châteaux and Grandes Tables du Monde.
Toqué! is repeatedly described as a refined, elegant destination where seasonal Quebecois ingredients shine through precise, balanced cooking and inventive but restrained flavor combinations. The tasting menu and wine pairings are highlighted as outstanding, with standout courses such as seafood and duck, and desserts praised for creativity and finesse. The service is consistently praised as attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, with the sommelier guiding the experience without being intrusive, and the open wine cellar and chic, comfortable ambiance adding to the overall delight. While prices are noted as premium, many say the quality, craftsmanship, and overall experience justify the cost, and the restaurant is recommended for special occasions and memorable dinners. Some critiques note occasional fluctuation in dish presentation or consistency and a few moments of service missteps, but the overwhelming impression is one of a milestone dining experience with terroir focused flavor, thoughtful accommodations for dietary restrictions, and a sense of hospitality that makes guests feel valued and eager to return.
Toqué! is one of those rare institutions that justifies its reputation, particularly during the lunch service which offers a lighter, high-energy alternative to the formal dinner experience.
Having visited twice now for lunch, it's clear the kitchen's strength lies in its consistency & its focus on Quebec's seasonal terroir. The dining room, with its polished glass wine cellar & vibrant accents, feels upscale without being stuffy. It is the kind of place where the service is a science, yet the atmosphere remains accessible.
The plates are consistently artful, often highlighting a balance between rich proteins & sharp, fresh components. Starters like the foie gras terrine with its smooth consistency & fruit purée accents, or the confit trout with nasturtium oil, are technical standouts. For the mains, the walleye with caper beurre blanc & the butcher's cut of lamb demonstrate why the restaurant has remained a flagship for over thirty years. While it is certainly a premium experience, the lunch set menu remains one of the best values in Montreal for this level of gastronomy.
An unforgettable evening crafted by François?Emmanuel Nicol, the brilliant chef behind Québec City's two?Michelin?star Tanière³. The nine?course tasting menu with wine pairings was executed with absolute mastery. The venison main course was transcendent-perfectly prepared, deeply flavorful, & easily one of the best dishes I've ever tasted. & the surprise dessert of caviar & crème brûlée was a stroke of genius, balancing luxury, texture, & sweetness with remarkable precision. An exceptional culinary experience from start to finish.
Mar 7, 2026
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Excellent & beautiful restaurant. I started with the foie gras terrine & was largely expecting a good terrine similar to multiple Montreal bistros. Toque's dish was incredible, the flavors, the consistency, was both great & very unique. It is a dish you should not miss. I also enjoyed the black cod, cooked perfectly, tender & melted in my mouth. The restaurant itself is elegant, with a very cool open wine cellar.
Never get full in toque order. A la carte is like tasting size. But the service is good & wine list is nice. The lamb cut is not recommended at all as the fat on top not crispy with chewy ligament.
Absolutely amazing! The service was exemplary. Simon was gracious, attentive & accommodating. The sommelier was knowledgeable & willing to discuss wine choices. The maitre d'hotel was aware of everything that was happening. The food was a gastronomic delight. The wine pairings, close to perfect. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
The staff were very attentive, even from the message I sent when making my reservation. They also greeted me with a smile & courtesy after I arrived. I chose the seven-course tasting menu. All the dishes were delicately & beautifully presented & delicious. The waitress explained each dish clearly, allowing me to enjoy the meal. I usually pair my wine with wine, but unfortunately I had drunk too much the night before & couldn't enjoy the wine. As I was leaving, they even made a special Japanese menu rist for me as a gift, since I'm Japanese. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness. I'd definitely like to come back & dine here again when I'm in Montreal. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Having a dinner at Le Toque was one the highlights of my trip to Montreal. This restaurant truly live up to its reputation as one of Canada's finest destination.
Food: Each dish was a work of art, beautifully plated & bursting with flavor. The tasting menu showcased incredible local ingredients, especially the seafood & seasonal vegetable. The foie gras starter was rich & perfectly balanced.
Service: The staff was warm, knowledgeable, & attractive without being intrusive. They guided us through the wine pairings with enthusiasm, & it was clear they take price in what they do.
Ambiance: Elegant yet comfortable. The dining room has a refined, modern aesthetic with just the right level of intinmacy for the special evening.
Price & values: It is a high-end dining experience, so the prices are premium, but for the quality, creativity, & service provided, it felt well worth it. This is a place for celebrating & savoring.
Highlights: The chef's commitment to showcasing is impressive, & the wine pairing was spot on.
Absolutely delicious meal. This was a major splurge & we enjoyed every single bite. Every course was unique & paired perfectly with the wines. Staff were knowledgeable & friendly.
Truly other worldly food. Something I wish all of my loved ones could experience. More than I have ever spent on food, but what an experience. I will remember it for the rest of my life. Exceptional! We went with the tasting menu & the wine pairing, trusting in the tastes & selections of the chef & sommelier, & we were surprised & delighted by every bite.
The food & wine pairing was absolutely fantastic.
I had read some concerns about the sauses being bland, but I found them to be perfectlry balanced. They complemented the naural flavors of the ingredients without overpoering them. The dishes were refined & delicate, & both the service & ambiance exceed my expections.
An unforgettable dining experience! The food was delicious & artfully plated! Thanks chefs for adjusting the entire tasting menu to fit my dietary restrictions with care & creativity.Each wine pairing came with a well told captivating story. Our waitress was warm & attentive, & the bartender dazzled us with creative mocktails. The cozy, elegant ambiance made it all the more special. A true feast for all the senses!
While I truly appreciated the experience, the high price point didn't quite match the overall wow factor I was hoping for - which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5.
Amazing! A restaurant worth their Michelin Star. We were visiting from Chicago & enjoyed dinning at Toqué. They truly surprised us with their Tasting Menu, everything from the wine to the food was delicious. Bravo!
Excellent service from the moment I walked in, but unfortunately, the food did not impress me at all. I visited this restaurant because I heard the experience would cost a thousand dollars in the States. Since I went for lunch, it wasn't a course menu. All mains included one appetizer & coffee, priced at $49-53 CAD, which is a very good deal for fine dining menu. They have quite a good wine collection, & many table customers opened bottles. They also offer half glasses of wine, priced at around $10 CAD each. For my meal, I had foie gras as an appetizer & duck leg as the main course. Both dishes were heavy, overly sweet, & salty. While the duck skin was crispy, the meat was dry, & I couldn't understand the purpose of the bread placed between the mushrooms & sauce. My server, Phill, was efficient & well-organized. He handled customer questions about the wine selection quickly & knowledgeably. The post-meal coffee, however, was machine-made, a bit watery, & took over ten minutes to make. In summary, the service & ambiance were excellent, but the food was underwhelming.
We ordered the seven-course Tasting Menu with wine pairing. The service was very slow making the dinner last 4-hours. Our server, Eve, spent most of her time re-filling our water glasses. The venue was a bit dated. Finally, the design of the coffee cup with no handle, delivered at the end of the meal, was just plain silly.
Very good tasting menu & wine pairing on an enjoyable night out at Toque. The first couple dishes were seafood forward with two well matched white wine pairings (dry German Riesling & Austrian Chardonnay). The next course was a transition from sea to land, which was a nice touch, as such the wine also moved from white to Rose, nice attention to detail. Moving onto red wines, the dishes evolved to land based ultimately finished with a rich foie gras, short rib, & loin paired with a Bordeaux from Pauillac. Continuing the trend of transitioning we were given the option of sweet or savory before the final dessert, my wife & I chose different, which was a nice option. All in all was a very attentive staff, great explanations from the Sommeliers, & good quality food. Would definitely recommend Toque as a quality option for food & wine pairing in Montreal.
