Ailee K
1 month(s) agoWe decided to order à la carte so we could try more of the dishes we were actually interested in. Unfortunately, it was VERY disappointing. It felt like French cuisine by formula — polished on the surface, but without originality, intuition, or any real understanding of flavor. The canapés were very unbalanced — each bite leaned heavily in one direction, either overly salty or overly acidic, without much harmony. The veal tartare was probably the weakest dish of the night. It was extremely gamey, to the point where it was difficult to enjoy. The veal itself didn’t feel well prepared — there was noticeable connective tissue in the tartare, which made the texture unpleasant. The sea urchin sauce didn’t bring any sweetness or brininess you’d hope for; paired with the crème fraîche, it only amplified the gaminess instead of balancing it. The crab was fine. Nothing particularly memorable, but not bad. The scallops were also very average. We’ve definitely had better elsewhere. The garnish felt uninspired, and while the scallops themselves were cooked okay, the seasoning was lacking. Scallops are hard to completely miss, and these were edible, but not especially exciting. The duck and lamb were where things became genuinely confusing. The duck breast itself was cooked well — great temperature, nice texture — but it was paired with a salty miso sauce that completely weighed it down. It really felt like it needed something brighter or slightly sweet/acidic to lift it and bring out the richness of the duck. The lamb came with a clementine sauce that leaned sweet and citrusy, which felt like a very strange match. Maybe the kitchen was going for something creative, but it just didn’t work for us. Honestly, it felt like the sauces should have been swapped. Service was friendly at first. Staff explained the menu and dishes when we sat down, which we appreciated. After the food arrived, though, it felt less attentive. We were asked once how everything was tasting once, and it felt more like a routine check since our server’s attention was already drifting to other tables. Several plates were left unfinished, and no one followed up or asked why. Maybe he was afraid to hear our thoughts, or he just simply doesn’t care. Pacing was also quite slow. We waited around 20 minutes for appetizers, then another 30 minutes before the first course arrived. Overall, we left disappointed. There were a few decent elements here and there, but the execution felt inconsistent, some flavor pairings were genuinely confusing, and the pacing didn’t help. For the price point, we expected much better.
Marky Marc
3 month(s) agoStarted with the Umami Tsunami, clever name, nice East Asian inspired martini in a unique long stem glass. Bread was cold, not even room temperature, more fresh out of the fridge. It was good quality though. I had the veal tartare with sea urchin to start. It was tasty with the little cracker on top but pretty salty. My friend had the sashimi with the shrimp crackers. I'm not a fan of grapefruit so I can't judge but my friend liked it. I enjoyed my escargot ravioli, but still a little hard on the salt. My friend was a little disappointed in his duck dish. Though the flavour was there, the Bao bun was charged and had no vegetables to balance it, the sausage was incredibly salty, the magret was a little tough. We liked our server, she gave me a nice wine recommendation and explained a couple of things on the menu, but the menu was so basic that we didn't know what we were ordering because each description was just a list 4 ingredients and we shouldn't have to ask about each dish. Mignardises were a nice and varied selection to finish. Espresso Martini was simple and basic, nothing wrong just don't expect a signature twist or even a coffee bean accent. Pretty place, unassuming from the outside. Not sure why they leave a portion of the curtain open so I can see the big neon fast food sign across the street.
Monsieur Chef
21 day(s) agoI came to be inspired as a chef, and I can tell you that I left with much more than inspiration. The experience was truly beyond this world. The passion of everyone who works there is incredible—you can see the dedication, artistry, and constant pursuit of excellence in every detail. They don't just create; they refine, improve, and elevate their craft every single day. It was an unforgettable experience that left a lasting impression on me. I can confidently say that this is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, restaurants in Montreal. I am already looking forward to coming back.
steph
1 month(s) ago8-course tasting was delicious start to end, no misses. The beef tartare was a big surprise for me and my husband. The addition of clam and kimchi really made that memorable. The duck, will be dreaming of it, love the addition of rhubarb, oh and that duck wonton! The crab, the white asparagus - such great flavor pairings on the plate. Highly recommend!
Kent Chan
1 month(s) agoThe service is amazing and very attentive.. cutlery are changed after every course, that's something you find see in many places these days. Food presentation was great, every course looks like an art piece and tasted perfectly balanced. Definitely a place to check out in Montreal.
