Monarque in Montreal

The pithivier was one of the best entrees I have ever had. The tuna tartare with foie gras combination was to die for.

Wonderful

Le Monarque is a stunning restaurant that truly stands out. Despite its large capacity, the layout is thoughtfully designed, ensuring a comfortable and intimate dining experience. My team and I were seated in a cozy corner booth (Brasserie side) with a perfect view on the kitchen, which provided a perfect balance of privacy and atmosphere. The noise level was pleasantly moderate, allowing us to have meaningful conversations without raising our voices. The service was impeccable, attentive, polite, and highly knowledgeable about the menu. Every interaction felt warm and professional. And then there s the food: simply extraordinary. Each dish was beautifully presented, with every element on the plate intentional and fresh. The flavors were vibrant and clearly crafted with care. Our holiday lunch at Monarque was nothing short of delightful, and we are already looking forward to returning. Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: Some vegetarians options gougeres, pretzels, hummus, olives, squash ravioli, Québec stracciatella and the seared broccoli. Parking: You ll find indoor parking lot at 419 Notre-Dame West, behind the restaurant. It is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at a cost of $12.

Very nice restaurant with quality food and a great job of presenting the dishes! The service is also impeccable. I will come back

Phenomenal restaurant. Incredible dishes, and impeccable service. Great selection to choose from and each dish packs a punch. Also please order the fries. Truly recommended.

This restaurant offers an upscale, modern dining experience with two distinct areas: a formal dining room and a more casual bar area. Upon arrival, the host staff took our jackets, which was a nice touch. We chose to sit in the bar area since we were dressed more business casual, black pants, a black top, and a silver belt for me, and dark jeans with a blue button-up for my partner, paired with boots due to the snowy and icy weather. Unfortunately, our server was bit annoyed with us, because we weren t dressed as formally as others (he actually commented on it) . It was disappointing to feel treated differently compared to the table next to us, but we tried not to let that dampen the experience. The food was exceptional. The steak was perfectly cut and cooked to our liking easily the best we ve had in Montréal. The bass was flavorful and deliciously prepared, and the mushroom risotto melted in my mouth (my partner opted for fries which he said were crispy and delcious). We started with a cheese plate as an appetizer, which was also a fantastic choice. For dessert, we had the pear buckwheat cobbler with ice cream, which was amazing. I didn t think I d have room for dessert, but I m so glad I made it happen! I also ordered the Lady Marmalade cocktail, which was refreshing . Despite the service hiccup, the food and atmosphere made it a memorable evening. I d return for the incredible food but would dress more formally next time.

Fans of French restaurants, we were seduced by the setting. The meal was wonderful from starters to dessert. A very pleasant and caring service. The only downside is the quantities of the starters, which we found a little light compared to the price indicated.

Favorite restaurant in Montreal. Dishes are delicious, visually stunning, and well executed. Staff are efficient and friendly. Make sure to save room for dessert.

Lovely evening last night with the family. Very nice wine list

The foul is tough and dry, the mangoes are very sour probably because it s out of season, I don t recommend it during the winter. The pavlova itself has nothing worth noting, the bakery nearby my home does even better. Everything is just average, considering the price and reputation.

Food is good but nothing crazy. Had 3 courses plus dessert and still left hungry. Stopped to picked up 2 steamies at belle pro on the way home. Portions are not very generous.

Monarque is a restaurant that impresses upon arrival with its chic and modern setting. The atmosphere is sophisticated, ideal for a special evening or a business meal. The dishes are well executed, with quality ingredients and a beautiful presentation that reflects the attention to detail. Despite the undeniable quality of the dishes and service, the culinary experience lacks that little extra that would make it unforgettable. The flavors are good, but not transcendent, which leaves an impression of controlled elegance, but without audacity. This may disappoint those looking for a memorable dining experience. In summary, Monarque is a safe address for those who appreciate careful cuisine in a classy environment. However, the value for money might be questioned by some, especially if you are hoping for an exceptional dining experience. Its good, its beautiful, but not unforgettable.

Parking: Stationnement intérieur dans une rue à larrière du restaurant. Food

A big THANK YOU to Olivia our waitress, she was attentive and very kind. This is our second visit and everything was excellent. We will come back to this

Le Monarque is one of my favorite restaurants in Montreal! Every time I go there, the experience is perfect. The attention to detail is incredible and everything is executed perfectly, from the food to the drinks. The wine list is absolutely wow, with carefully selected choices that complement the menu wonderfully. The decor is unique, elegant and modest. The service is always impeccable, with attentive staff who make each visit special. For me, Le Monarque is a must in Montreal, a place where you know you will have a great time every time.

A pure delight every time

Absolutely delicious and service is perfect!!. Great lunch...I will go back again for sure!! A delight !! Food : 5/5

I had a fantastic time at Monarque. Great food, wine, and service. I would absolutely return.

Below average food accompanied with racist service . Business like this will go down fast and won t last long

worst service

Terrible waiter, terrible food,the waiters are all racist. I ve got a really bad experience there which makes me feel so hurt. I don t know why the restaurant allows waiter throw our customer s phone and grab our card. A place full of disrespect and impolite.

Awesome cocktail, great food, the octopus is out of this world.

Don t waste your money with this overpriced nonsense

RASCiST RESTAURANT

Worst ever.

Just good all around

Convince me to enter Yuan Qishiya

Travel to Montreal, and friends are very happy to have a meal, their service is particularly good, very careful, the atmosphere is very good, Foie Gras Parfait must be ordered, baked slightly charred sourdough bread, must be thickly coated with them this foie gras jelly, and then put mini pickles, very satisfied

Difficult access because of traffic in the city center (but its worth the trip). The restaurant has an agreement with underground parking nearby ($12 which must be paid at the restaurant). Short walk to the restaurant. Superb interior/exterior architecture as well as lovely interior decor and furniture. 2 dining room concepts (S.A.M and Brasserie (very urban). 2 very interesting menus. We tried the S.A.M. Everything was very good, even delicious, and very nicely presented. There are wines by the glass. The prices are good, not exaggerated. The service was good and punctual despite a lot of traffic (but our server seemed preoccupied, which I will blame on the lack of experience. Welcoming host and hostess. Impeccable bathroom. for sure (among other things to try the 2nd menu).

It s recommended that Asian people avoid this restaurant; they are very discriminatory toward Asians. The last time my friends and I went to dine there, we were treated rudely by the server. The food was also quite mediocre.

I love best restaurant ever

best restaurant ive been to 10/10

We had a wonderful experience at Monarque! We were in a rush to catch a train, and the host, even while busy assisting other guests, went above and beyond to help us finish our dinner in time. The food was amazing, and thanks to their thoughtful arrangements, we enjoyed a delicious meal without any stress. We didn t get the chance to say thank you in person, but we re truly grateful and will be sure to visit again highly recommend for both the food and the fantastic service!

Love their duck confit, this is a go to place in Old Port

Monarque was amazing. It was my first time, for my 25th birthday, and they made it very special. Thank you to all the staff.

Great dinner and drinks spot. The food is incredible and the portion size was huge! Service staff were very helpful, polite, and quick. Its a very busy and popular spot so get a reservation. We chose the Brasseries over the Dining Room just based on the menu and we werent disappointed with our choice. Im sure the Dining Room is good too though! Cocktails are well done too!

Magnificent experience! Very tasty food and elegant ambiance! Huge thanks to Marie-Line, extraordinary and very warm service, cherry on top!

Wow ! Beautiful place and the food is soooo good !! I definitely recommend you to get the bone marrow and octopus for your entree and for desert the pavlova was delicious! Food : 5/5

A must visit when in Montreal. Everything we ordered was 10/10, especially the Duck Confit and the Mango Pavlova for dessert.

We were pretty disappointed by our experience here. We went here for my fiancés birthday, and despite us making a note of this on our reservation, they didn t do anything to make our night feel special. The service was cold and condescending, there was hair in our food, and the bone marrow and snails dish was good except the quantity of bone marrow was a joke. The steak and lobster dishes good, but the cocktails were just okay. Overall, pretty disappointed considering how well this place is rated, and put a damper on what was supposed to be a special evening.

We went to Monarque on recommendation from a bartender at another Montreal restaurant. It s a gorgeous twinkling restaurant with delicious food and drinks. Lots of typical French stuff on menu. We started with a side green herb salad which was the perfect size for sharing ahead of our heavier entrees. If you re a fan of simply dressed excellent lettuces, this excels. We really enjoyed our bouillabaisse and steak frites. I was served the best martini I ve ever had. We went with the bartender s choice of gin from a local Quebecois micro-distillery the right move. It was so special. Absolutely recommend.

Very good restaurant with excellent dishes! Reservation is an advantage

I don t know what took me so long to even try this place. From the service to the food- everything was impeccable. Honestly for the location and quality/price, I already see myself as a being a regular by the bar. I had the beef tartare and grilled octopus. I ve been to other institutions in Montreal and I can say in my humble opinion: Monarque has the best beef tartare and grilled octopus. The beef tartare has the perfect amount of acidity and spice. The grilled octopus is tender and just the right amount of texture. Both, waiter and waitress at the bar gave warm welcoming services. I hope the management team sees this message and forwards the message to the entire team. Good job everyone.

The octopus and the duck were fantastic. The service was slow, and we had to ask for bread twice, but it s a very pretty restaurant and we liked the food

Great experience. It s pricey but we really enjoyed it. Pretty formal and upscale vibes with a huge wine selection. We sat in the dining room (menu is very different from the bar) and had the scallop crudo, grilled sweetbreads and the cote de bouef for 2. Our server was attentive but not intrusive which was great. Did a good job of explaining the menu and helping pick a wine. Fair warning - if you get the cote de bouef you may want to consider not ordering from every course as the portion is massive! It was a perfectly cooked giant steak with really great potatoes au gratin and a simple salad. Would like to go back and try the brasserie menu as that looked excellent as well.

We went there for lunch, restaurant part. The food was excellent, I m picky and I can say that it was very good. I took : the cauliflower soup : creamy with chunks of cauliflower a little bit sour (excellent) veal cheek : extremely tender, the sauce is excellent Atmosphere is nice, not too loud even if we were in a corner, that helps. Expensive around 50$ for my share before taxes/tip, they could improve the best value. I will come back.

Superb place! Fantastic gastronomy! Even if the portions seem small, they are very well made, no feeling of hunger felt. However, the tables are very close, I no longer follow my conversation, and I hear the dialogue of others which disrupts the atmosphere.

I go to this restaurant every Christmas. Their service and dishes are excellent. Remember to make a reservation in advance.

The restaurant provides a good dining experience with decent atmosphere. We came for a business dinner with a guest speaker. It also seems like a pretty nice place for dates. The food is decent, but obviously portion is relatively small as a tradeoff for the experience.

Exceptional food, ambience and service. Restaurant has to sections: formal sit down and more chilled brasserie. Food is phenomenal throughout. vast wine selection and great cocktails. Best meal we ve had in a while from start to finish.

Food

Wow, great experience at Monarque. Everything was excellent, from starter to dessert. Thank you for your impeccable service.

Simply perfect! Our meal was delicious and the service incredible. We will definitely go back!!

Food and service were impeccable. However, they let anyone in. There was a table of people next to us literally in tracksuits, sneakers and wearing caps. Another table was very unruly and loud. How can a restaurant of this caliber not enforce a dress code and not tell unruly patrons they are being too loud?? The patrons in full sportswear and golden chains were particularly appalling and cheapened the atmosphere.

We came to Montreal for a short travel, we booked this restaurant for our first night Montreal dinner. We ordered dozen of oysters as our starter, juicy and fresh, there were 2 kind of oysters, we got half half. For the first round of cocktails, I asked the bartender to make me a spicy and smoky ish drink, I loved it, one sip of many flavors. We got bone marrow snails, must try, I asked for extra bread to clean the plate!! Grilled octopus with potatoes, amazing!!! Classic steak tartare, whatever ate by its own or with pommes garottes, flawless!! The second round cocktail I had Cicada( I forgot what my bf ordered) was very good. Entree!!! We had Dry aged rib eye with peppercorn sauce, a side with hand-cut fries. This was the first time tried dry-aged beef, fantastic!!!! We ordered glass of wine to pair of our rib eye. You always have room for dessert We got Passion fruit pavlova ( I saw almost every table ordered this) And Chocolat & coffee creme brulee I like creme brulee more than the passion fruit cake, it is a little bit bitter, which makes this creme brulee so unique, not like regular creme brulee, sweet sweet. Overall, 10/10

Even when we only decided to take two courses and the desert, instead of the recommend three, we left fully satisfied. The dishes were amazing, tasteful, beautifully prepared. A fantastic experience that we fully recommend. We will come back.

Beautiful restaurant, the food was delicious, the service was extraordinary, the staff was super friendly. Ranked one of the best restaurants in Canada, the visit is totally worth it. They have an interesting menu of food and a very extensive wine menu. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion or for a nice dinner with friends.

One of my favourite spots in Montreal to go when Im feeling hungry. The efficient and friendly service combined with the clean interior make Monarque an absolute must-try!

Sublime dinner in an elegant atmosphere. We celebrated my mother-in-laws birthday yesterday at the Monarque restaurant, after our late arrival in Montreal. What a wonderful surprise! The service was impeccable, with smiles and attention to detail that made this evening even more special. As for the dinner, its hard to find words because everything was so perfect. From starters, such as foie gras, bone marrow with snails and beef tartare, each dish was exquisite, impossible to choose a favorite. My husband opted for the bouillabaisse, while my mother-in-law and I enjoyed the duck confit. Being from the South-West of France, I am demanding when it comes to foie gras and confit, and here, it was a pure treat. The desserts were equally sublime. It was a memorable evening. If you are passing through Montreal, go there with your eyes closed. This restaurant far surpasses many major French brasseries.

Excellent food and service. Great ambiance sitting near the kitchen and watching them perform their art behind a wall of glass. Our waiter Samuel was fantastic... A true professional that made our night better!

I was disappointed with the service at this restaurant. I encountered some unprofessional behavior, which really affected my experience. A server placed my phone on the sofa while serving the plate, and during payment, the same server abruptly took the POS and bill from my hand after I entered the wrong password. This came across as quite rude. I drove all the way from Toronto and had high expectations, but unfortunately, the overall experience didn t meet them. I hope the management will consider improving their service to prevent such incidents in the future.

WE GOT RACISM in this restaurant! After our 6 hours driving away from Toronto ,we just got a horrible experience in this restaurant because we got racism. Me and my friends are four Chinese girls and this is our first meal in Montréal. The foods were okay but the waiter who was serving our table is really really really rude. First, before the appetizer came, he came and handed us the appetizer plate. My friends phone was on the table, and because it was in the way of where he put his plate, he just threw it to my friend on the chair without saying a word of prompt. Second, we drove here, so there are parking tickets on the table. In the middle of our meal, the waiter came up and without a word took our parking tickets from our table and stamped them, which was very rude and interrupted our meal. Third, when we finished the meal and prepared to pay the bill, the payment failed due to the error of entering the password for the first time. When we were about to ask him for help, he suddenly appeared from behind and grabbed the pos machine and the bill from my hand, but still said nothing. I dont know what sad thing he went through today, but the mans behavior made me and my friends feel very uncomfortable. His actions also severely impacted our impression of this restaurant and ruined our impression of Montreal. I don t think I will recommend this restaurant to any of my friends again.

The waiter is patronizing and lacks the patience to explain the menu.

Careful readers may notice that the vast majority of negative reviews come from patrons of Asian descent, for more or less the same reason. This might suggest a subtle ethnic preference for serving those who make up the majority of the restaurants clientele. The restaurant showed a clear imbalance between its strengths and weaknesses, making it less appealing compared to other restaurants of its prestige. There were no surprises - positive or otherwise -when it comes to the quality of food. The duck confit and cod were prepared well, meeting the standard of similar restaurants. The duck had a slightly caramelized exterior while keeping its tenderness and juiciness. The sweetness and mild acidity of the sauce worked well with the dish. The cod was of similar quality, meeting expectations for a French restaurant of this standing. The food, however, didn t make up for the poor service. The waiter assigned to our table was dismissive and condescending, yet acted professionally toward nearby French-speaking patrons. With us, he showed no interest in the food, never smiled, and gave us a condescending look even bringing bread twice without being asked and not apologizing for a mistake that a restaurant of this level shouldn t make. It s hard to understand the waiter s arrogance, given that the food just met the standard of similar restaurants. This kind of service doesn t fit with Montreals friendly atmosphere, and, as far as we understand, is just an exception in the citys otherwise great dining scene.

Excellent lunch experience, dish was splendid and the vibe was electric.

Its not the first time i go, and i did not want to go back but some friends insisted i do. So fine, i went. They brought our plates...and then we were like..thats not what we ordered. A few minutes later they came back and took the plates to another table, saying they made a mistake. ugh, thats great for the other table, on whose plates we breathed for a few minutes. Finally get our order, it was fine, nothing fancy though. They dont know how to do fish, thats for sure. At one point the sommelier serves wine and drops some in the water glass, pretends not to see it. In the end, this is not a fine restaurant. Feels like a tourist trap. Oh, and the martinis are still a cheap pour.

Great staff, excellent food and wine. 1 star Michelin comparable for Brasserie where I had this diner. Salle à manger may go beyond

Excellent restaurant, magnificent room, quality service, a good address in old Montreal

The house made sausage is the stuff of dreams!

This is definitely a high-end restaurant, but not fine-dining per se. They put a lot of effort into the dishes and the presentation is lovely. That said - the lobster I had was overcooked and in general, I wouldnt say this place was super memorable or had me mind-blown with its creativity (the biggest surprise for the evening was the tomato/strawberry dessert). Good food, nothing special, not sure if its worth the price.

Dessert is absolutely amazing!

I was impressed by the size of the brasseries dining room and especially by the huge counter and its wall of wine bottles. The atmosphere is dynamic, you can watch the work in the kitchen through the large windows of the room. I liked the professional and efficient service, there are many employees to serve. The food menu is diverse enough to offer several choices of meat, fish and vegetables to the three of us. Everything we chose was good, starters, main courses and desserts. But nothing was very good, nor very well presented. For example, the salad that came with the lobster thermidor was hearty but really common and effortless in presentation. Or the chocolate mousse was big and tasted good, but nothing more. We found that the prices were not exaggerated but in conclusion, in the absence of wow on the plate, we had an impression of unfinished business.

A very nice restaurant. The dishes are good, nothing more, no wow. The service is a little cold. I wont go back there.

We ate at a brasserie table. The food was tasty, good portions and a great atmosphere. The main reason why I wanted to review: the staff! Whether it was the hostess or the waiters, everyone was exemplary professional and exuded a joy of working in this environment. I recommend for any occasion

We had a blast! The restaurant on the brasserie side is very pretty and the servers take great care

Everything about this restaurant deserves 5 stars- the staff, food, cocktails and atmosphere. Absolutely epic meal, will never forget it.

Nice place and a trendy room. Food was done very well and service was efficient; however, the experience was fairly basic and a bit flat as we felt more like a transaction as opposed to guests. Better places to go in Montreal but this is a solid option if youre looking for something upscale with good food!

Dinner time. It was delicious and the staff were courteous. Great experience!

Vacationing in Montreal, found this Fodor s guide. Better than the description. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere is dynamic. This is the kind of restaurant that can only be found in a great city; the number of people taking care of us was amazing. The people who work here are were fabulous. The organization is impeccable. The prices are worth the quality of service and food. You will not be disappointed.

Food is not too bad. Very busy, beautifully decorated. Duck is quite chewy Overall experience is good. I would recommend the bone marrow

Everything about this place is outstanding.

Monarque is just something out of treasure! I just feel so awfully lucky to have sat here for one of my meals; it was simply unforgettable. First, I tasted the TOMATE, then the PARFAIT FOIE, OS A MOELLE, FARROTTO, PIEUVE, JARDIN-all masterpieces. Each presentation is amazing, daring, and vibrant in flavor. Every single bite was a balance of innovation and taste; hence much more than a meal, but a journey across flavors. The cocktails took the entire dinner to another level, and at the end, THÉS TISANES were a comfortable, chic finish to the evening. Service was immaculate: attentive but unobtrusive and contributing, thus, to the all-embracing sense of refinement. Monarque really brimming with the air of richness in class and sophistication, oozing with the touch even. That is not a restaurant; this is a destination! Highly recommended for those who want a surplus dining experience!

Food and service were outstanding! Monarque is definitely a must try in Montreal!

Nice place with nice design. The reception was very good, but service afterwards ( different person ) could improve. Food is ok, but nothing crazy, except the charbonnière cod which was above. Very expensive for what it is. I am sure the rent is expensive in this location, but food is regular and not worth what I pay for. For the same quality, there are similar places very close by, but half the price. Salle a manger dinner! Verdict : give it a try.

This was a disappointing dinner. The service and atmosphere were good but the food did not live up. I had the ribeye. It was unseasoned, too thin and really just not a very good cut of beef for the price. Other dishes were mixed. The drinks were pretty good. The presentation was good as shown by the pictures I took. But it just didnt deliver on food.

This place is disgusting! Dont ever come there! The foods disgusting

So delicious!

Awesome experience

Dined in the back section. Atmosphere was a bit more formal than the front: swanky dinner. I was surprised that the menu was not completely classic French, but that there were dishes with Japanese or other influences. The dishes were all well done, nicely balanced, with a little inventiveness about them. Duck - always one of the tests - was very good. I also really enjoyed the cold scallop starter with its tomato water. Star dessert was the strawberry tart. Our waiter started out a little cool as probably matches the atmosphere but soon started engaging with us, which was nice. The couple sat next to us were having some personal drama at their table. The restaurant staff were SUPER professional about handling their table, which Im sure everyone appreciated. Not a cheap dinner but would return if I lived here.

A dinner with extraordinary flavors! Its well worth the price!

Outstanding. Lobster farro was amazing. The braised veal cheeks were the most succulent thing I ve ever eaten. Awesome cocktails and cool vibe. I would go back in a heartbeat the next time I m in Montreal.

This is a beautiful restaurant with two different rooms, one being more casual and the other more formal. The interior is very nice and gives the space a warm feel. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. The wine list is very impressive too.

Overpriced food

Had two signature dishes. It seemed that the ingredients were cooked separately and only assembled right before being presented. They had no synergy and and mixing them up destroyed flavor.

Quality service provided by Marion and Claudi. Very attentive. I recommend !

Great experience, their signature cocktails were superb. We shared the duck confit, lamb and potato gratin. Everything was fantastic, especially the service. Additionally, they have an exceptional wine list

So far it has been one of the better French restaurants weve had in Montreal. a tiny bit salty compared to some other good ones.

We went to Monarque on our last night in Montreal, and we were glad we did, since no other meal measured up. We ate in the brasserie side, which is a bit more casual, with a less expensive but still top-notch menu. The servers were very attentive and knowledgeable. Everything we ate, from the bread to the ricotta cheesecake, was delicious. Highly recommended!

My partner and I drove two hours from Ottawa to Montreal because I wanted him to try Monarque for his birthday. I ve been here before, a couple of years ago, and had a wonderful experience so I was excited for him to try it - but unfortunately, our experience tonight was less than satisfactory and left me wondering how such an amazing place went sorta downhill.. let me start off my saying the majority of the food was good. We ordered the bone marrow and octopus to start, and the lamb rump and butcher steak for our mains. The bone marrow was melt in your mouth delicious and the octopus was just as great as I remembered. The lamb was also so flavourful and cooked to perfection. However, the steak was tough and not cooked to our order - we asked for medium and it was RARE. Not a big deal to us because my boyfriend still enjoys it rare. Our issues lied mainly with our server. From the moment we sat down and ordered drinks to the moment we received the cheque, he seemed miffed and like he couldn t be bothered to answer our questions or assist us with the menu and gave us attitude the entire time. My partner ordered a Diet Coke which was completely flat and tasted watered down, and we let our server know that we thought the fountain was out of syrup. He argued with us about it right then and there and told told us that it wasn t possible, he then walked away and asked the bartender about it and came back and condescendingly told us that it can t be possible it s flat since it came from a can and proceeded to argue with us back and forth trying to convince us of what WE tasted. We then asked him if he could just please just bring us the can and we can pour it ourselves. He gave us both a look of disgust and said uh ok with attitude and walked away - as if we just made a seemingly wild request. We were both so taken aback at that first interaction after only being there for a few minutes that this server was: a) trying to gaslight us into telling us what WE tasted instead of just apologizing and bringing the damn can of Coke - and b) acting as if we were bothering HIM when it s his job! the can of Coke was infinitely better than the original glass which makes us believe the can he just opened was already open and flat from the previous night. Our other issue was when we were trying to ask him questions about the menu, because I was trying to decide between two dishes, he was visibly annoyed and offered no help and just reiterated what I could already see listed on the menu again, very condescending and what I would expect from a teenager who works at a fast food place NOT a 5 star restaurant. Also, when my boyfriend ordered the steak the server asked medium-rare? We asked for medium and he seems visibly bothered again by us saying that then just said ok very short and walked away. The fries were also overly salty. My partner and I both have extensive experience in the restaurant industry and fine dining and the lack of manners and quality from our server really put a damper on our whole evening and experience and took away from our overall enjoyment of the meal. It s sad that we got better quality of service from the bus boys and host that paid more attention and interacted with us or acknowledged our thank yous AT THE VERY LEAST. So from our experience tonight, 3/4 dishes were great, but our experience with our server left us feeling both so terrible, disrespected and unwelcome we just wanted to finish our meals quickly and skip dessert and leave asap. The server also failed to acknowledge me a few times and only directly asked my boyfriend how his meal was. Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else - for these prices, find a better place with better service where the entire staff works as a team and offers the same level of quality service across the board, who values their patrons. While the busboys and host were very friendly that one server ruined our entire outlook on this restaurant indefinitely.

Truly exceptional service and cuisine. Menu prices range from 40-55 for the lunch (includes an appetizer). Compared to most other Canadian cities, this equally exceptional but 30-40% more affordable. Food : 5/5

The bouillabaisse is succulent. Impeccable service. Exquisite grilled octopus starter! Excellent restaurant in Montreal.

Amazing delicious food and very helpful staff. They were able to help us with some of the items on the menu we werent sure of, as well as point us in direction of things we would like. Very beautiful decor which made for a very lovely date. Will definitely come back again on occasion

Perfect experience. The dishes are prepared with precision. Beautiful intensity of tastes on the plate. Very good service, very beautiful decor and nice atmosphere even at the end of the evening.

The front reception old man is not polite and rude gave us bad seats in the corner. I asked him if we can move and take the other table because it s my wife s bday. He said no because there is a reservation. That table was empty until we left.

Came in for a rather late reservation on a Thursday, and lingered over every course. Never felt rushed, service was classy and friendly. Sweetbread dish is superb, I hope it gets ordered often because the preparation is delicious. After paying bill and on my way out, I was having a quick glance through the window to the kitchen out of professional curiosity because I work in kitchens myself. The (who I assume) maitre d saw me and very kindly offered to take us through and show us around the kitchen! I was blown away by the hospitality, especially as wed already paid and the staff were obviously working on closing up. Superb restaurant and very skilled and attentive team, well deserving of their stellar reputation!

Everything was so good. The saussage was amazing. Great tartare knife cut. The pavlova was out of this world

Had a experience short time ago. The attitude is not that good. A mid age male manager is super rude. Won t come back again

The food, cocktails, and wine were quite good, and we would have had a good experience had it not been for the absolutely awful, non-existant service. I wish I was exaggerating, but our waiter said maybe 15 words to us over the entire ~2 hour dinner service, only saying more than one word responses when we asked for a wine recommendation. He provided completely non-verbal responses when ordering, did not ask if we wanted to order additional drinks after our first (we had to specifically request for additional glasses of wine/cocktails), did not explain anything about the food, restaurant, or ask us anything about ourselves. Generally very unfriendly and unkind. He acknowledged our orders with a frown and a slight nod of the head every time. I wish I could tell you who specifically our server was, but he did not even bother introducing himself. He felt very hostile and annoyed he had to have to serve us. There were multiple instances where we were without drinks, meaning the restaurant lost out on additional revenue we would have spent on alcohol. After our tables second drink order, he took the wine list away and did not offer to return it for the rest of the evening, even after clearing away our empty glasses midway through the third course. After ordering red wine, the waiter poured my glass but ended up spilling a sizeable amount on the table and into the bread basket. The waiter noticed he spilled, but did not apologize or acknowledge it to us in any way, he simply walked away without a word. By the end of dessert, our last course, the waiter we had for most of the evening had not come around for 15 minutes after our plates were clearly finished and our drinks were empty. I flagged down another waiter who was walking by, who explained to me that our original waiter was gone for the night and that he was supposed to be replacing us. The original waiter did not explain to us that he was leaving for the night, and the new waiter in charge of our table did not introduce himself until I had to get his attention myself. We certainly dont expect to be treated special by any means, but this service was the literal bare minimum that could have been provided to us. It left us wondering if maybe we were under dressed and were being shunned for it (even though other waiters were happily treating other guests in tshirts and shorts), or that we had said something to offend the waiter at the start of service. Although this review is quite scathing, we are always especially friendly with wait staff and almost never complain about service, so I cannot understand what we possibly did to deserve service that amounted to rudely and non-verbally plopping the food we ordered at the table. Nobody asked us once how our food or service was. This was *by far* the worst service Ive experienced, not only in Montréal, but at any restaurant Ive ever dined at. It was such a complete shock that it came from an establishment where we expected to spend about $600 between two of us (but ended up spending less as we opted out of a cheese course and did not order as many drinks as anticipated, both due to the service). I would have been annoyed if we received service like this at a McDonalds, but at a fine dining establishment, I thought it was completely and absolutely unacceptable. We will be vehemently recommending that our friends and family who visit Montréal avoid Monarque at absolutely all costs. A completely and total disappointment from a restaurant we were very much looking forward to experiencing.

Fish of the day any day - limited options for Veg/chicken lovers !!

We visited Monarque by recommendation of my husband s colleague who visiting Montreal regularly. We love it! We chose to dine in its casual more affordable price point Monarque Brasserie and we visited twice as the first time was excellent! I will review both visit in 3 days apart in key areas that important to our dining experience. SERVICE The first greeting, table seating and our table service was immaculate and contributed and complemented our first dining experience at Monarque. The personnel who looked after us on Tues 23 July 24 (sorry we did not get your name) was absolutely fantastic! One of the best, and the best asset to the establishment! He was professional, attentive but not intrusive. He was helpful with the wine and frankly making us deciding to ho back 2nd time even we had many other restaurants in our wish list. We only had 5 dinners in the city and we chose Monarque twice. The second service was amiss, unfortunately. Greeting was cold, no smile, no eyes contact, took us to the wrong area of booking but all resolved. Our waiting personnel was aloof, more attentive to certain tables so we were left having to try to get his attention when we wanted to order more drinks and desserts. FOOD Classic French dishes and to-die-for desserts! We had foie gras, lamb ratatouille, canard, seafood bouillabaisse, grilled octopus and passion fruit pavlova. All 10/10. Wine list is great. We are not heavy drinker so love a few glasses of good wine and it does not disappoint. AMBIENCE A blend of modern & retro deco, warm and flattering lighting, sexy bar area with sleek bartenders. People watching here looked fun and romantic date is good (except if the service is amiss second time- wouldn t be fun). Music is good level of sound, ventilation is great. Feel airy and comfortable to be in.

The manager of the restaurant had a particularly bad attitude. He had empty tables but wouldnt let us sit at them, claiming they were reserved. We waited for a long time, but no one ever came. The manager initially said we would have to wait 25 minutes, but when the time came, he said it would be another 45 minutes and argued with me. This was by far the worst experience Ive had here, and I dont think Ill be coming back. The manager was completely oblivious to his own mistakes and continued to argue with me, which was not something that should happen in a restaurant of this caliber, even lacking the basic etiquette of a server. Furthermore, there was no apology or remorse in his response to my review, and his attitude was still very hostile. I seriously doubt that this restaurant has any tolerance for racism and discrimination.

This French restaurant is definitely worth a mention. You may have seen some negative reviews online before you came, but you wont know how good it is until you try it yourself. I would definitely choose to have dinner here again when I visit Montreal next time. The following dishes are worth trying, especially foie gras and duck legs. Bone marrow, Burgundy snails Foie gras parfait Duck confit. Ill want to try the lamb shoulder next time I come here.

Kid-friendliness: Parking is an issue Food

Outstanding service and delicious food, but the portions were a little small. I highly recommend the tuna tartare with ponzu!

Super menu! There is 2 section to this restaurant which we were sitting in the brasserie. We were lucky enough to be able to try the pigeon which was amazing , the chicken was cooked perfectly just so tender! Amazing wait staff very friendly and helpful

Solid food. Cool vibe

Superb service, menu selection, quality of ingredients. One of the best this city has to offer.

Its perfect!

Fantastic food

Excellent!!! Food was out of this world excellent. Great atmosphere and really yummy deserts. Perfect for a date night or night out with the family. Will be back definitely.

Lives up to the hype! Amazing service!

The environment of this restaurant is good, the atmosphere is full, and the attendance rate is relatively high. My expectations are too high! The food was not as good as expected, the beef was too old and it was a bit hard to eat. The surface of the fries is crispy, but the heat inside the cup softens it, which affects the taste. Food is salty. The drinks taste good. I think I probably wont go again.

Creative French food and excellent service The restaurant is large and busy, with a sophisticated touch. The buzz around doesnt stop you from being able to hear who is at the table. Additionally, there is a special wing downstairs that I assume is for reservations exceeding 8 people (nice that the group can have privacy) The food is very tasty, creative, with great presentations. As a recommendation, I leave the Foie Gras (sea buckthor, duck pastrami, candy cap, brioche feuilletee) which came accompanied by a small croassaint and a gelatin film (?!), delicious and extremely creative! The Ravioli was very intriguing, with each bite I could taste more flavors, high on the list of recommendations. Tuna Tartare and Green Asparagus were disappointing, they had a good presentation but the flavor left something to be desired. Olivias service should be left here as a note of great affection. She was very attentive and helped me with choosing and tasting the wine. I would definitely come back! Ps:. great visual identity Vegetarian options: Asparagus

incredibly nice staff and delicious food, I recommend it. We came from Toronto and vacationed there with friends! This is officially the best restaurant Ive visited in Canada! Food

Delicious experience, highly recommended for special occasions. We went to the dining room on a Friday night. Pros: -Excellent service from the reservation until the end of the dinner. They accepted that I made a bouquet delivered the same day to the restaurant, and to be given at the table once we sat. -The food was creative and delicious! One of the most impressive restaurants I had the chance to try in Montreal. -Portions were made perfectly for a 4 services dinner as they mentioned. We are rather small eaters, and had to push a little to finish it. -Nice ambiance inside the dining area, with mirrors all around. Cons: -More a « be aware » than a negative point: Expect around 150$ per person without alcool. However the experience is worth it. -The lamb was not to our expectations flavour wise and cooked wise. I would advise to take something else. Note: -I highly recommend the « Snow Crab Tartlet », and mostly the dessert « Strawberry & rhubarb galette » that was incredible. Parking: Private parking available behind the restaurant, underground, for a discounted price (12$) when eating at the restaurant.

Great food, amazing service, highly recommended.

Very good cuisine and great service! Quite accommodating with our partys diet needs. Thank you!!

I recommend coming here! The food, service and atmosphere is great. I think I had the best broccoli and hummus I had ever tasted.

Sophie was an excellente waitress, she gave excellente suggestions and we had a great time. Thank you Monarque team, we loved the vibe, the drinks and the food. The owner of Barsol pisco who was with us, really liked your signature cocktail (just want a little heavier on the pisco for the bite ) blessings to all

An amazing restaurant with great atmosphere and service. My personal favourite in Montreal, and one of the best restaurant in Canada. Im always blown out of the water by the experience.

I was excited to dine at the Monarque, as I had heard good things about the food. However, my night there was quite disappointing. The food was great, but the service by my server and the service manager (a gentleman in a light blue shirt) was entirely lacking. I try not to leave reviews on negative dining experiences, as they can be subjective. I am leaving this review to encourage the management to review and improve their service. I visited last Friday s late dinner service (20:45, July 5th, 2024). It was a less busy time, with quite a few empty tables. 1. We received the wrong first course. When one of the service managers (light blue shirt) came to check how our food was, I gently notified him that I received the wrong first course. He double-checked and acknowledged the mistake, but he never apologized. Instead, he made the service staff who delivered the food apologize to me, which was unnecessary. Mistakes happen. It s okay. 2. Our other first course never came. As the same service manager removed our plates and utensils, I gently notified him that I had never received the foie gras. He replied, Oh, now you want to order foie gras? Again, I gently let him know I made the order with my server and asked him to check. He checked, acknowledged the order was in place, dropped off one set of utensils without a new plate on the side of the table, and then walked away. Neither the service manager nor my server ever apologized for the mistake or how he spoke. The service should reflect if the dining costs $150+ per person. My server was barely attentive to my table, and the service managers handling of their mistake was unprofessional. I thank the other service staff again who delivered my food, changed my utensils and poured my drinks. They provided an excellent service.

Enjoyed delicious lobster meals and refreshing salads here. We can also see the staff preparing meals through the glass display window. A nice place for families or friends gathering.

A MUST, whether you re a local or visiting. This place is so effortlessly chic and has many talents in their food. The cocktails were lovely as well but I wish I got more of a buzz! Can t wait to go back next time.

Very good French dining experience! This is the second time I ve been to Montreal and the best French food I ve had so far. We arrived at 19:15 as scheduled. The restaurant has two menus, one for the bar area and one for the restaurant area, and they cannot be mixed for ordering. After seeing the first one, we directly asked the beautiful waiter to look at the recommended pictures, and then got the second menu of the unique duck confit. Then the three of us ordered oysters, beef bone marrow snails, foie gras, duck confit, and steak tartare. The menu price including 15% tax and no tip was about $240. The taste is good and the portion is sufficient. A very good delicious experience, the service and environment are also very good, I can prepare to make an appointment next time. The only drawback is that you cant make a reservation directly on Google Maps like other restaurants, you have to call.

Excellent

Their appetizers were amazing, innovative, both the bone marrow and octopus were superb .. so good .. their main entrees though were mixed. Lobster was very good but the duck confit and lamb were so so ..

By far, the best restaurant we have dined at in Montreal!

Amazing meal in a beautiful modern restaurant. A bit of a factory but everything was on point.

Excellent food, atmosphere and ambience.

Spectacular food...worth the price.

Excellent food and service. One of the best restaurants in Montreal.

Phenomenal experience. Our waiter was Samuel and he gave us great wine pairing options for our food and explained all of the menu. The service was excellent and the food was amazing.

Surprised how crowded it was on a Friday around 5:30. Didn t appear to be a seat available but were accommodated. The service was excellent. It was apparent throughout the meal there is a level of quality control and observation that is lost in most restaurants to keep the table clean of plates, refreshing of water and drinks and to inquire if anything is needed. The charcuterie board was delicious and impressive in assortment. Presentation of each dish was a small work of art. The menu is relatively small which my assumption is it s rotational and by chef s selection which keeps it interesting.

Best culinary experience of my stay in Montreal. Marrow bone/snail to die for (I still have vivid memories of the superbly reduced juice which accompanies this dish in the mouth, the creaminess of the snail/marrow assembly), perfectly cooked lobster and perfectly measured thermidor sauce so as not to not overwhelm the delicate taste of the crustacean.

Very nice place, The food is well prepared and cooked especially the bone marrow with snails. The platter is very good indeed as well. Everything is well done except the Halibut I have, which is not as fresh as I imagine. I like seafood and I am quite picky at this price range. Dont get me wrong, the dish was quite nice but simply not up there yet, I am sure you can do better. Otherwise, it was a very nice time dining at Monarque with nice staff.

We met friends at Monarque last night for dinner and drinks. The wait staff was fantastic, with a perfect measure of attentiveness - always making sure that our experience was great without getting intrusive. We sampled a number of dishes. The fries were done to perfection (gotta start somewhere); the steak tartare was extremely flavorful (a must try); we then progressed to share a dozen oysters - with fresh grated horseradish and mignonette. For mains, we ordered the special - a roasted pork shoulder served on a bed of vegetables - which took an hour to prepare. Our friends ordered the pork chop and the cuit du jour - grilled flank steak. While we waited for our mains we shared a plate of sauteed mushrooms, and another of asparagus and fiddleheads. Both were extremely tasty. The mains arrive... The lamb shoulder was... Wow. Just wow. Slow roasted to perfection, it had a crispy exterior and juicy, succulent flesh. Every taste was spectacular. We wrapped up with dessert - my wife had the ice cream sandwich, I had the creme caramel. Nice way to finish off. A great shout out to Sonia, our server, and Serge, who assisted us in making the overall experience such a pleasure.

Best restaurant I ve been to! From the first welcome to the incredible food. Definitely going back!

Went here for the first time last night to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. I wrote a comment in the reservation but never spoke about it during the dinner. They came out with a desert tasting menu and a candle to celebrate it. Our waiter recommended a sparkling wine and I accepted but didnt love the taste so he immediately got me something that speaks more to my pallet preferences without charging us. He managed our expectations well when I ordered the beef cut and told us it would take about 25 mins. We accepted. Highly recommend the lobster farroto. The flavour profile was impressive! The attention to detail, the responsive staff, the quality of the food - absolutely worth the price.

Salad too acidic, I had a reaction .

Classic French, excellent food and excellent service. I need to mention this, my wife ordered a glass of wine and asked our server their thoughts on it... He was charming and honest and said in the nicest way it was not good and offered her a taste. It was not very good and my wife ordered a different glass. Excellent service.

Sehr angenehme und professionelle Bedienung. Die Atmosphäre ist akustisch überladen, was die Konversation beim Essen durchaus erschwert. Die Küche gibt sich gehoben, ist jedoch wenig innovativ und bietet leider kulinarisch wenig Überraschungen. Die Weinkarte ist interessant, bietet jedoch leider keine Auswahl kanadischer Provenienz.

Bar seat. Foie gras was good and the seafood soup a bit salty. Lamb is tasty Overall my expectations are too high so it s not that surprising Food

Upscale restaurant in the older part of Montreal. The hostess was very welcoming and accommodating we had a reservation for 8pm which we were able to move forward to 7pm. We really appreciated the flexibility after a long day at the Montreal Grand Prix. We had seats at the bar which worked well for us. The bar staff were friendly & it was fun watching them work. The stand out dish for us was the Bone Marrow appetizer. The only improvement would be to add an extra slice of toast because there was too much bone marrow for just one slice. Entrees were solid at a price I d expect for a higher end restaurant. Highly recommend the passion fruit pavlova for desert. It was the right balance of sweet and tart in a huge slice.

Incredible French restaurant. One of the best in Montreal. Beautiful interior, nice service and tremendous food.

Me and my colleagues were recommended Monarque and we werent disapointed. At first they looked fully booked but they had room for the 6 of us in the dinning room (not the Brasserie). Its worth knowing that the restaurant is split with two different menus. We were looked after by Colin who was brilliant. He was immedietly helpful explaining the menu and instantly built a great report with everyone. The food was amazing. Each dish was presented well and tasted great. I personally really enjoyed the Lobster and Monkfish and the others at the table equally loved their food with every plate left empty. At the end of the evening, Colin dealt with our difficult requests concerning the bill and how it was split with no problems. Even though it meant some quick maths were needed everything eventually was sorted out. We all left happy and were telling our other colleagues about our experience the next day. I would absolutly return when we are next in Montreal and recommend it to anyone who is visiting.

Warm atmosphere, attentive service and exceptional food. It feels like Europe, with a Quebec touch. 100% recommended.

Sat in the bar area (I recommend that over the dining room). Food was amazing. Waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She recommended the PERFECT bottle of wine for our meals. We loved it and it reminded us why we come back to Monarque every few months. Outstanding food - Great service!

After changing our reservation from the dining room to the bistro on the recommendation of some people we met, two seats at the bar were graciously pulled out for our use. Monarque is a beautifully designed restaurant, cavernous, elegant and sophisticated, but oh so comfortable. The client is at the center of Monarques universe. Serge, incomparable, professional, and exuding warmth, was our bartender/server par excellence. He turned our dinner from a meal into a memory. Yet, Monarques kitchen doesnt allow the decor and hospitality to take center stage. The food at Monarque is trés magnifique. Yes, the menu might skew old school, but in the end, isnt it about taste? Alinea, the renown temple of creativity in Chicago, created food that was unique, but nothing tasted good. We left unhappy. At Monarque, we started with the Gougères, rarely seen in North America. They are bite sized pâte à choux made with Gruyère. They are out of this world, and I could eat dozens of em. My ocean trout tartare was the perfect palate cleanser, light and refreshing. The indulgent Foie Gras parfait, paired with toast, was creamy and delicious. For our mains, we ordered the bouillabaisse and lobster thermador. Both were amazing, large portions, and had us slurping and smacking our lips. Monarques wine list is extensive and eclectic. My martini was mixed perfectly by Joanna, another gracious Monarque bartender. Monarque is a wonderful restaurant. It isnt cheap, but its well worth the outlay. Go and have a memorable experience.