Pärlé - Bistro ludique in Gatineau
325 Bd Gréber, Gatineau, QC J8T 5R3, Canada
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Bienvenue à l'unique bistro ludique à Gatineau! Pärlé vous invite à venir jouer des jeux de société dans un environnent chaleureux et décontracté. Profitez de l'énorme ludothèque sur place et des conseils d'animateurs passionnés! Faites la découverte d'une cuisine bistronomique élaborée et concoctée par Chef Hugo Desrochers-Hébert. Nous vous attendons pour vos soirées entre amis, vos matinées en famille et pour toutes les occasions qui méritent d'être soulignées dans le plaisir!
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Very impressed by their service and knowledge of their games! We had lots of fun, playing a total of 5 games that were well explained to us. Plus, the food is delicious and there is a good selection of beer. Highly recommend this place
I booked 4 days in advance for a 6 people dinner here with my friends! They called me on a Friday one hour before the reservation to tell me that they cancelled because they did not have space!!! there is no where else on a Friday at 6 pm I know that is not their fault but i’m super mad about this and i feel like writing a bad review is just client service, but who cares they make money the restaurant is full anyway so they don’t give a…
When games meet good food, it makes for an awesome experience! We tried this place as a Mother's Day alternative to the status quo and were pleasantly surprised. They have a unique decor (a wall of games) and a very lively atmosphere. The servers are friendly and they also have specialized servers for their games. Give these servers an idea of what you like to play and 3 or 4 game options will arrive at your table. Great food! We both had appetizers and the steak & fries is as good as the best I've had. Space is limited. I would recommend making a reservation. Highly recommended if your looking to do something a little different with an enjoyable meal.
Wow, this place is great. Great Atmosphere and great the idea of the games. But also great the food, with several options including poutine. Atmosphere is absolutely unique, good for friends, families and couples... with one thing in common: joy!
Stopped in on a rare trip to Gatineau and love the place. Great service, fun, family-friendly atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices. I had the burger (done medium!) and the Mousse au Chocolat. Burger is like a high-end bistro doing a Big Mac. Will definitely have it again, but there are other things on the menu first - carpaccio! The desert wasn’t my favourite - but was still delicious. Chocolate mousse, peanuts and something like a cinnamon spiced beaver tail cube. Very tasty, but I’ll do the crème brûlée next time. Lots of board games, friendly helpful staff and metres from a few other excellent game shops. ❤️
2 drinks 2 shots 1 French fries basket Total was 21$…. Making this a weekly thing for sure. Unbelievable service and very knowledgeable staff. Keep up the great work !!!
We didn't wait long to be seated by the hostess then Sammy came to check in on us. Our waitress for the night. She was honestly so great! Did her best to explain things in english and had such a vibrant personality! Audrey was the gaming guru and helped us find a game. Staff = 10/10 Now...the food is a different story. The burger was good had it without the bun. I loved the thin fries! Burger meat tasted good - pretty sure the beef patty is fresh or even made in house. You get two thin patties...super tasty. The poutine...good fries good cheese curds good smoked meat but TERRIBLE gravy. Apparently it's a chicken based gravy. It was so watery and the taste ruined the thought of what kind of poutine we were hoping to get. The nachos. Not bad...likely premade salsa with store bought tortilla chips...nothing special. You only have the option for pork or chilli option would have been nice to have shrimp chicken or even the smoked meat option for better variety. By the end of our meal Sammy came to see if we want the poutine as takeaway. I let her know it tasted terrible without expecting anything at all - just hoping the chef would consider changing it for the sake of future guests. She came with the bill later and removed the Poutine. THANK YOU!!☺ We didn't stay more than 2 hours so can't speak to any time restriction. Our bill came to about 75$ I didn't pay but didn't notice any entry fee on there.
I was so impressed with their service. Their menu is great and so is their board game selection. I have a lot of dietary restrictions so I couldn't eat much on their menu, so the chef made me a custom meal. It was delicious. They went above and beyond. When I ordered the nachos without any dairy later in the night they even added grated tofu so I'd have some protein. Also, the ambiance is great. I'll definitely be making the trek from Ottawa again.
Very satisfied: opportunity for a Christmas party: we had the bistro to ourselves as a group. Copious and excellent dishes.
Nice visit during an office party. Quality food, host offered us and explained a variety of games to our tastes. Good value for money.
Pleasant service and atmosphere!
Very good place to have a good time. There is a huge choice of games. Good atmosphere and good food
I recently visited Bistro Parlé in Gatineau to celebrate a birthday, following the advice of friends, and I am not disappointed! The welcome and service were excellent and the food was also good. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although the place can get a little noisy in the evening. The team is very attentive and helps you choose the best games while explaining the rules. Be aware that there is an entry fee of $8 per person for a three-hour reservation, and you can opt for a meal or snacks during your game. It s a beautiful place to discover in Gatineau!
Thank you so much for this great idea! WoW but what an experience for our children and us. Very nice family evening! We will return there shortly. Thanks also to the animation which was really great!
I didnt eat, but enjoyed the mocktail. The atmosphere is good. Lots of games on site, its difficult to select two or three. We would like to try them all.
Very good atmosphere and great service. The menu is very varied and the dishes are very good. The facilitators know the games well.
Its always a pleasure to go to the speaking event! The food is delicious and the entertainers are great. Each time we discover new games that the whole family will enjoy. Kid-friendliness: Completely suitable for children Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible, no steps
The place is cute, the employees are really nice and there are lots of games to choose from! I loved the deal of the century, which really is one!
Closes 1 hour before end time very unfortunate
Warm place, we are welcomed and supported throughout our stay. Good variety of games, worth the detour!
Super nice first experience! We went for the food and games. The staff is super welcoming and smiling! Those in charge of the games portion were very patient in the explanations and we made some excellent discoveries! Thank you for this wonderful evening with friends! I highly recommend it!
Chill atmosphere, top game master to play with friends
OMG!!! Best veggie burger ever!!! The food is sublime. Relaxed atmosphere, perfect for outings with friends, family, couples, etc. Truly unique. I highly recommend.
Fun place to get to know someone you want to get to know. Playing Social games reveals us. Food is great and the selection of local beers is presented with enthusiasm. The energy here is real.
Wonderful owners - very good at teaching games.
The waitress was really nice! I had a nice experience overall.
I spent two evenings there and I really had a great time. Its cheap $8 for 3 hours of access to the games. The setting is nice, there is a small terrace for playing games outside. The employees are really great. A nice place to go with friends or as a couple. I recommend. (I didnt rate the food, I didnt eat it, but I think it looks OK). Parking: Free parking
It was too loud for us to concentrate on the games and we waited an hour for our food even though everyone had had their meal! I would have preferred to be at home!
The place is superb, the atmosphere is excellent and the food is very tasty! The variety of games is more than enough. Very nice discovery!
Dietary restrictions: Sans gluten Food
Great place to go play, eat and drink! Lots of game choices, good advice from the game masters and interesting suggestions. The menu has something to satisfy everyone and even some gluten-free and lactose-free options.
It s always fun to visit Pärlé with friends! The menu is varied and offers several delicious options - in addition to creative cocktails. The selection of games is large enough to make many people dream. The only downside is that the service is very poor - it takes a long time to get our orders taken, and a long time to receive them, especially for drinks.
Super fun experience! Thanks, Jacob, for the awesome time~ delicious food and drinks.
The games are great and the animators know their products. As a starter, the very good MacN Cheese Sticks. I also had the chimichangs which were excellent, but there was more salad than chimichangas and unfortunately, the salad was not good. Games were awesome and the animators knew their products. The MacN Cheese Sticks are really good. I also had the chimichangas which were excellent, but there was more salad than chimichangas, and that salad was sadly not good.
Very nice concept, allows you to test games and buy them afterwards. Delicious food and waiters and entertainers make the place even more pleasant.
Excellent food, a very nice atmosphere and a wide variety of games. Perfect for families, couples or an evening with friends.
I love the formula: for $7/person for 3 hours gives access to lots of great games (of different styles, good selection for just 2 players too), patient servers who know the rules and guide customers. You just have to order something to eat, and its not complicated but good (even for vegetarians). You will find that the clientele changes at different times of the day: family atmosphere, teenage atmosphere and later evening fun between adults with delicious sangria (there is a bar). Really a beautiful space, and I have had some great times there. Vegetarian options: And vegan option too!
Great selection of games, very friendly staff, but I can t recommend it anymore. The cover charge is $8 each for a 3-hour block of time, but you are then still required to buy a meal. I get it, but roll the cover charge into the prices. It just feels wrong to force a cover charge AND a meal. Find another way. Also, while I thought the food was decent at the time, a friend and I both discovered a few hours later that something in the poutine was bad. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian poutine available. Kid-friendliness: Good selection of kid games, but they also serve alcohol, so tough call.
Great place. We were there twice, one of which was a friends quiz event. The servers and entertainer are top notch. I fully recommend.
I loved being a restaurant customer so much that I now work there as a second job. Its really a nice place for the family for a date or to go out with friends. I brought my work team (Im a civil servant) and they all loved it. Its definitely worth the detour.
Perfect place for a different experience with or without children. All the staff are passionate, super nice waitress and really dynamic entertainers. The menu is small but the food is delicious. I will definitely return there on my next visit to the area.
I loved the evening, the atmosphere and the games!
Food is excellent. Friendly staff. A large selection of games for couples, kids and parties. Menu changes regularly with specials. Kid-friendliness: They have a kid menu and lots of games for kids and families. The animators take the time to explain the games and even offer suggestions.
all around excellent place! so fun, great staff and delicious food!
The food was delicious, the service was great, and there was always someone ready to explain the rules of each game!
It really is a perfect place for families, couples and groups of friends of all ages! A big crush on Shot Norris! The shots and cocktails were delicious, cant wait to go back to try the meals!
Ok food,one animator was super rude,ventilation is insufficient.Waiters were nice though.level 1 in Ottawa much better
We booked for 8 people. Several had the burger and honestly, very disappointed. The burger was very small, sparsely garnished and there were very few fries. For my part, I took the shrimp poké bowl, excellent and the portion as well. We played on the terrace for 3 hours, it was good. But for the price of food and entry, its not worth it, unfortunately. It was worth trying!
I love going to Parlé! Always good advice on games, the atmosphere is always great and Samy, his service is extraordinary!!! It s not for nothing that I go back there often!!!
La cuisine était parfaite, le personnel courtois et à l écoute, les jeux recommandés était amusant. J y suis allé avec mes deux filles de 9 et 13 ans. J y retournerais entre adulte et même seule tellement la nourriture était bonne. Nous avons mangé deux entrée de mac and cheese, salade de betteraves et canard, croquette de poulet, crème brûlée, cake pop. Miam
Love the place, the menu is a bit small but the food and drinks are great none the less. They also offer one of the best service in town
It s such a great idea to have integrated the fun of cooking with the fun of board games. The variety of games available is impressive. Quiz evenings every Sunday are very pleasant. The evening takes place with the games master who asks general knowledge questions corresponding to a previously established theme. The competition is by team with each table representing a team. Great fun! Reservations are required as the restaurant is always full during quiz evenings. Kid-friendliness: Its a family restaurant where we play board games. Wheelchair accessibility: Located on the ground floor, no stairs
A warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can sit as a family, chat and play games. I love the fact that someone is there is explain new games for us to try! Dietary restrictions: I have a gluten allergy and I was able to modify my order to accomodate my allergy. I also had someone who is vegetarian and was also able to modify their order.
Everything is TOP! We were a small group of 3 adults and 4 children (between 9 and 13 years old) and loved our experience. There are games for all tastes, and employees circulate to make suggestions, explain the rules, etc. We all had dinner and the dishes were very fresh and elaborate. The portions on the childrens menu are still small, so after 10 years, I recommend dishes from the regular menu. Super nice atmosphere - we will return!
A warm place with friendly staff. It s always a good choice of place to have fun with friends or family
Such a great first experience! Very warm atmosphere, a great choice of alcohol and quality food! We will return there for sure
Unique experience in Outaouais
A lovely romantic evening to repeat!
Beautiful little bistro/board games room, lots of games, very funny entertainers. Good food and very good cocktails.
Wide variety of games available to play. The facilitators know their games well and know how to explain them quickly. Depending on the type of games you want, they can also guide you very well or provide you with options. Great place that combines food/snack/meals/drinks/beers and board games! Plenty of parking space and right next to their As des Jeux boutique (if you ever want to buy what you discovered at the bistro)! Parking: Plenty of free parking available in a lot between stores
Jadore le concept et lambiance du bistro Pärlé. À chacune de nos visites, le personnel dévoué a prit le temps de comprendre nos préférences avant de nous faire des suggestions personnalisées de jeux de société. Que ce soit en famille, entre ami ou un rendez-vous romantique, tout le monde trouve son jeu et le plaisir qui sen découle!
Always a great experience! Beautiful smiling team!
Superb experience with my 2 little girls (9 & 11 years old), they loved it. The food, staff and ambiance were all excellent. We will go back!!
Not very tastu food but great concept!
Friendly staff, lovely ambiance, wonderful food! Wide variety of table games.
Excellent
As usual, great service, great selection of games. And great company
The facilitator is very qualified and knows the games available well. Everything is very good, but the quantities are very large and the menu lacks a little diversity, a Burger or a pasta dish would not have been refused. The cocktails and desserts are delicious, although one of the cocktails was a little too sweet.
WOW!!! no but what an experience!! Warm, family atmosphere. Professional and courteous staff. King food!! Thousands of board games to try or even rent Sunday evening quiz evenings... A WONDERFUL!!! TO ADOPT!!!!!
Excellent place, I was with a colleague from Montreal and we were charmed by the place. The atmosphere is peaceful and we were very well served by Samy. The food is excellent which is rare for a place like this. Loic was a dynamic host who took the time to explain the games to us. 5/5 If you are from Gatineau or visiting, I recommend Pärlé.
Excellent ambiance, great game selection, helpful staff, good service, new twists on classics for food. Whats not to love? Always ask if there is a chefs special (inspiration du moment)... Youll not regret it.
What a refreshing place! A large selection of games, beautiful decor and a beautiful terrace; the employee service is wonderful. You feel welcomed as soon as you arrive and the staff makes sure to accommodate you as best as possible, reservation or not. Norris shots are very original!
Excellent service. Excellent food. The atmosphere is excellent. Will return in the future when I next visit the surrounding area.
Everything was excellent. The food . The employees and the atmosphere. Just Wow!!! Multitudes of games and if you dont have what to play. The facilitators are there to advise you. Laughter and fun guaranteed!!! I recommend it if you are in Gatineau.
Excellent place for board games with family or friends. We ate there and it was very good too. Some very successful choices of beers and drinks too. The entertainment is great and the staff knows the games for very detailed and precise explanations. The night we visited there was a quiz between all the tables and the kids loved it. Thank you for this extraordinary evening.
Very entertaining place! A wide variety of board games for all ages and levels. The food is good too. We had a great time.
Restaurant with great atmosphere. I really liked it
Beautiful atmosphere and great staff!
Really nice! Will definitely come back!
Childrens menu, large selection of games for children and/or in French. Quality food and excellent service. To spend great evenings, you know where to go.
Superb place for the whole family. By the way, they serve a non-alcoholic beer in addition to other alcoholic beverages.
Its always a pleasure to go to this place to play and eat with friends or family. Always smiling and warm service. Hours and hours of fun await you there guaranteed. Kid-friendliness: There are games for everyone from 3 to 99 years old
Vegetarian options: Limited but there are some options like the nachos Food
The staff is excellent and Antoine really introduced us to some fun games! Great evening (and excellent choice of beers)!
It s delicious every time! The atmosphere is perfect and the service too! I highly recommend!
Nice place The tartare is excellent
Un super endroit pour la famille! Jy suis allé avec mon garçon de 4 ans et on a eu BEAUCOUP de plaisir Je ne croyais pas quil allait vouloir rester les 3 heures allouées.. et bien oui, et il en redemandait! On a déjà hâte dy retourner. Personnel hyper sympathique, IMMENSE sélection de jeux et nourriture délicieuse et abordable. Vraiment une belle entreprise dici! :)
Great food. Drinks(cocktails) are delicious. Games were so fun and the entertainment coordinator was knowledgeable and made some great suggestions. You will not touch your phones at this restaurant your too busy having fun with the games. I recommend games like centry
Great place to play board games and to dine. Very delicious food and friendly staff!
Very good place for the family. Excellent selection of board games. Excellent service from the Host. He knows his games very well. We had a lovely afternoon! Magnificent meals. Hamburger a delight. Original and sufficient dessert! We will return soon! Thank you so much !
Great employees and atmosphere, great selection of games, good food, I love going there and I will definitely go back!
The experience, both in terms of customer service and the quality of the food, was excellent.
COVID Update - They are offering the food through UBER delivery and takeout. Plus if you order directly from them, you can get beers from Montebello brewers. The chef changes his menu regularly so its not redundant and last time, I got a free game! Great place to have a beer while playing board games. Good cooking made in house
Great way to spend a Saturday evening with family, friends and couples. The games are very fun. The staff is wonderful. Good food and good drinks. Hygiene measures are respected and do not undermine the experience....On the other hand, you must book before going and these are 3 hour slots unless there is no reservation after you towards the closing time, we can stay later. This place is a must if you want to have an ambiance of joy and fun!
Excellent service. Prestine presentation. Amazing interactive games. Definitely going again.
We loved our evening. The food was excellent and so was the service. We played several games and the time flew by too quickly. We will definitely return.
Nice place. A little bit is often full . Good selection of games. Good food very generous portion!!
Great place, worth discovering if you dont know! Friendly, smiling and attentive employees. The food is very good. The team offers games for both young and old. You can also buy the games there! See you soon !!!
Great atmosphere, helpful staff, did is a bit pricey though
Super nice evening with family playing games I loved it
Great experience! Very reasonable price for food and drinks. Very original concept. We had a lot of fun. Great way to discover new games. We will definitely return. We had great service and had a great evening!
Excellent service. Great food and loads of games available to play
Very beautiful decor, huge selection of board Games, good food and beer, friendly staff.
Nice place, good service. Board game consultants are REALLY knowledgeable. The food is also very good! Great concept!
Nice party... Good food and nice welcome
Pleasure guaranteed! Its always nice to spend a few hours at Pärlé trying out new games while having a bite and a beer. The employees know all the games and answer all questions. Excellent nachos, among other things.
Good selection of games, staff is very friendly and helpful, food is REALLY good! Overall great little place to go spend an afternoon or evening.
There are entry fees even if you dont play the games. The host came to see us twice when we were eating, but he did not return afterwards. The service was long and ordinary. We didnt play any games. Very disappointed...
Yum!!! Excellent and so much fun!!
The employees are always super friendly, ready to help you and advise you and the menus are very good :)
One of my favorite places in town. If you want to try board games before you buy them, go there. Except that I advise you to book in advance because it is often full and there is not much space :(, I hope that one day there will be a second one somewhere or simply an expansion.
Good food. Good service. Good games.
Playing Intrigues can cause family arguments! Well played, well eaten and well drank!
This place is really great for board game lovers. The employees are great at advising us and introducing us to new games. We went there with the kids, but we will definitely go there with a couple of friends!
Beautiful collection of games for all ages, friendly service, pleasant setting. The beer and cocktail menu is good, and regarding the food we are talking about classics (burger, poutine, nachos...) revisited with special twists. A very recommendable local business, and to be encouraged.
The chef is great, tried the soup of the day
I tend to go with the Ace of games. Great service, very large selection of games for all ages
Lots of games to choose from. Service in both English and French. Good food!
The host treated us very kindly! Caesar salad and kids burges were delicious! Beautiful place!
A nice place to grab a bite to eat with friends and try one of their 1000 games. Alcohol available on site.
Food was amazing. Super nice people, too. I highly recommend this place
Excellent food, personalized and attentive service, perfect atmosphere for playing!
Nice place to play games.
The food is great and the atmosphere is great! My first time but certainly not the last! I really recommend the delicious mac & cheese with chicken
Great place, great decor and great atmosphere! On the other hand, the menu has been made simpler, several more refined and original dishes that were there during the first months are no longer part of the menu. Damage. The dishes offered are good, but lack originality. And less choice too.
You gotta pay en entry price, even if you pay for a meal.
I was impressed by the welcome, the variety of games and the attention paid sometimes by the servers, sometimes by the game master so that we could spend an extremely pleasant evening. Plus, the food was very good and affordable! I highly recommend the lemon tart! It was a delight!
Amazing place to play board game, even if you dont know how to play staff will help. Outstanding time!
Nice atmosphere
We went to see friends and have a drink for 25 minutes and we were charged entertainment and game fees (which we didnt use in any way). It wasnt marked anywhere on the menu. (Not used either). I understand the principle of fees but please advise people before giving the invoice.
excellent I love it
Very nice
Alright
Great board game bistro. Clean menu and nice selection of current microbrewery beers. Facilitators on site to take the time to explain to you what you are playing! First time seeing this. To try and adopt.
I went with a bunch of friends from church today and I have to say, it surprised me with how much fun and relaxing the atmosphere is! Im not a huge board games fan but I found several games I liked. The food was amazing (especially the nachos) and they have a really great choice of drinks, alcoholic and otherwise. Cant wait to go back!
Its good, but more diversity on the food menu would be welcome. On the other hand, the menu of drinks and shooters is there!
Nice atmosphere, good game, good price, good beer and good service. On the other hand, if you have a certain very particular game in mind it is possible that the entertainment team will not be able to explain the rules to you.
