Restaurant Bonaparte

To be honest, we initially made a reservation here because we wanted to stay close to our hotel, but Bonaparte was the perfect meal to end our honeymoon trip. We both did the tasting menu, and I also added the wine pairing. Everything we tried was delicious and well-portioned. The wines were all well paired and our waitress did a lovely job explaining each match. The service, ambiance, and food were all excellent - I can't recommend this restaurant enough. We would certainly go back.

A wonderful traditional French restaurant with a great atmosphere in the Old Port. You will be amazed by the fantastic ambience, sparkling Christmas tree, warm lights, elegant table cloths, romantic music and 5 stars service. We chose the 7 course tasting menu without regrets. Every dish was perfect! It was pleasant to sit a table by the window having delicious meals while it was snowing outside. An unforgettable night! We will come back!

Delicious restaurant in the heart of old Montreal! They offer excellent wine selection and a great menu choice! They also offer a tasting menu so you get to experience the best dishes of the restaurant (6 service). We tried their special MTLaTable promotion which was a 4 course meal and it was great! It allowed us to discover this restaurant and we would come back again in the future to try out more dishes!

I went there twice in a row. It’s an amazing restaurant! A hidden gem if you may. The meat dishes are delicious and tender. The duck breast and the lamb rack are heavenly. I’m going for a third time tomorrow! Oh yes it’s not cheap but worth every penny! Same premium service and food as Vegas 5 star hotel restaurants but just half of the price! Worth it!

Excellent restaurant, very good atmosphere, impeccable service, very knowledgeable and attentive waiters with a great smile! Not noisy at all. Nice white tablecloths, comfortable chairs.The tables are nicely spaced out. Very nice background music. Montreal should have more restaurants like that. The food is excellent. We were 4 people and ordered different choices and they were all great! The dishes decorated with a big taste and with so many details. Rare find. I would recommend it 100%.

Wow, what a classy beautiful and classy restaurant! The staff are friendly and excellent in their job. The service was impeccable. We had three course meal to celebrate my birthday. I started with the soup of the day, with sweet potato, squash and carrots. It was heartwarming. Then my main platter was lobster à la vanilla. The aroma was enchanting and the taste was out of the world. We finished the dinner a classic crème brûlée. So succulent. It’s a high end restaurant therefore the price is super high. Overall worth it.

Beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming and all the food was prepared well. It's also in a beautiful location in the old town, so try to get a window seat if you can.

If u r looking for a very nice restaurant in the heart of Montreal, with really good food and rather affordable price, u can't find any better place than Bonaparte restaurant. But, there is a big BUT here, if u expect Michelin level, it is 4/5 compared to Michelin standards. I ordered 4 different meals there. 1st their twisted French onion. Its stock was the best that it could be, showcases the high quality of the restaurant. The 2nd item that I ordered was their best item on the menu:" crem brule' with Foei gras", it might seem weird but it's just genius. Try it and u will find happiness at 1st bite. My main course was confit leg of duck, which had way to be perfect. Nothing special about that, quite pricey, perfect presentation like painting with unseasoned vegetables as side dish. It was good, but not so good. The dessert was lime pie, it was 9/10, in my pallet, needed more lime aroma. In general: definitely worth trying. Plus, the manager of this restaurant, was the most polite person that I haver spoken to in whole Canada. He was so good at his job.

The Good: :: it's a local business! :: fantastic service, from entry of the restaurant, taking my coat, to the friendly service I received start to finish of the meal from my waiter :: great intimate environment, felt very cozy and not like some soulless mass production :: food was incredible...absolutely mouth-watering, on-point, and consistent, dish after dish. the lobster bisque was rich and creamy without being overpowering nor too thick/creamy, had a delicious flavor that was very balanced. the salad was simple yet extremely flavorful. the mushroom ravioli was to die for...the raviolis were incredibly light and flavorful. ravioli can be unforgiving if you make the pasta too dense and/or if you are too generous on the filling/stuffing. these ravioli were incredibly flavorful and incredibly balanced. the duck breast was savory and filling with a wonderful flavor thanks to the sauce. :: the wine was perfect---several glasses of the cabernet franc complemented the dishes wonderfully The Bad: :: none The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? 10000% yes! This food was absolutely incredible and both service and food did not disappoint. Looking forward to my next visit! This place is IN.

We were celebrating a special occasion and wanted a special meal to match. Wow! I was looking forward to this meal for weeks but I was absolutely blown away. Every single person from the waiter to the bartender and the host was so kind and so helpful. They explained everything and were so attentive. We did the full tasting with a wine pairing and every dish absolutely blew me away. Notably were the lobster bisque, the mushroom ravioli, and the dessert trio. The little cheesecake was phenomenal. We were given French wines: a bubbly, an "orange wine"two reds (a Burgundy and Bordeaux), and a 100% pear wine. They sat us in a romantic little table right against a window overlooking the streets of old port Montreal. We had an intimate, extended evening experience, and amazing food over the two and half hours we were there. Expensive but so worth every penny.

Wow, what a classy beautiful and classy restaurant! The staff are friendly and excellent in their job. The service was impeccable. We had three course meal to celebrate my birthday. I started with the soup of the day, with sweet potato, squash and carrots. It was heartwarming. Then my main platter was lobster à la vanilla. The aroma was enchanting and the taste was out of the world. We finished the dinner a classic crème brûlée. So succulent. It's a high end restaurant therefore the price is super high. Overall worth it.

Yelp Montreal Family!!! You did not lead me/us astray!!! I came on to Yelp trying to find a restaurant who had availability for our group dinner last night and between the stellar star ratings, tasty pics, and appetizing menu items, Bonaparte restaurant looked very promising. My friends and I are staying in Montreal near the convention center for a conference and we needed a restaurant in walking distance that had a fairly decent variety of food for the different dietary restrictions and palates. We also didn't want stray too far from local cultural cuisine. In comes Bonaparte restaurant! We walked along cobblestone Street in old Montreal to the quaint Bonaparte hotel with restaurant on the corner. We were greeted graciously by the hotel front desk, receptionist in a beautiful lobby, adorn with chandeliers. When we went into the connect restaurant, the host was wonderful and gracious. They said us quickly and even add on an additional person to our table. Our server, Catherine, was excellent from start to finish. She gave excellent recommendations and was wonderful with her attentive service and very pleasant demeanor. Half of our party opted for the tasting menu - which they all loved - and the rest of us went with à la cart menu items. From the blueberry mocktails to the onion soup with au gratin bread to the incredible salmon with grilled bell peppers, my meal was nothing short of excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed everything. To close out the meal, Catherine recommended the Le profitérole for dessert and it was so very delicious!!! I highly recommend anyone coming to Montreal visit Bonaparte restaurant for a wonderful, French Quebec/Montreal restaurant experience.

I dined here alone while in town on business, wanting a single fine dinner while working endless hours. The welcome was classy but not snooty, taking my overcoat and seating me with some choice in the matter. The staff all seem efficient, knowledgeable, and well-trained. It did take longer than it should have for my order to be taken, but the waiter was very helpful in explaining the dish I was interested in: the filet mignon made Rossellini (??) style. The bread was delicious but sized for a table of two or three people, and should be cut down for a single person so the customer cannot fill up before getting dinner. The butter was fine but plain and could have used some salt flakes or herb or oil to give it some jazz. The steak was good, not wow, and the dish was beautiful. However, the seared fois gras on top was not seared enough and was mealy and not good, so the crowning part of the dish went uneaten. I took dessert with me for breakfast - a chocolate mousse - and it was good but nothing special. Overall it was a good meal but overpriced since I essentially threw away the fois, which is why it was the most expensive single entree on their menu.

We liked the food and the service was excellent. The plating was a bit too foo-foo for my taste and the taste was not that impressive. Would we come back for our anniversary dinner here again? Maybe if we are in the neighborhood again!

A great experience. The staff was pleasant and accommodated us even though we did not have a reservation. They patiently handled our menu questions and slightly modified the recipe to accommodate our taste. The food was excellent! The decor was full French and would be okay for well behaved kids. Definitely a great visit looking for top notch food. They had a tasting menu but we ordered the best as appetizers and entree. Leak was a light potato cream taste. Mushroom raviolis were scrumptious. Shrimp vanilla was perfectly cooked and the fillet mignon was delicious.

I kicked off my culinary journey with the Beef Bourguignonne, which was cooked to perfection--tender, flavorful, and beautifully complemented by the rich wine sauce. The Lobster Bisque enhanced with ginger provided a delightful twist to the classic soup, surprising my taste buds in the best way possible. A standout dish of the evening was the Mushroom Raviolis Perfumed with Fresh Sage Sauce. The pasta was expertly cooked, and the sage sauce perfectly highlighted the earthy flavors of the mushrooms, making it a true highlight of the meal. To cap off this exceptional dining experience, I savored the Chocolate Chips Soufflé for dessert, enjoying its light and fluffy texture, while the chocolate chips added a delightful crunch.

Wonderful old French style restaurant located inside the hotel Bonaparte. Great service and delicious food! We ordered from the a la carte menu, however they also had a pre fixe. But we wanted options such as the grand marnier soufflé that was not included in the pre fixe! So make sure you like the courses in the pre fixe before ordering. Ordered lobster bisque, which was perhaps one of the best I've tasted. And the foie gras poêlé, which is the seared one! I know it's so bad and inhumane. But oh too good to pass up! Especially when it's banned in New York nowadays. Oh how I've missed this. Also got the layered tofu with veggies, which was excellent! It was a firm tofu! And the mushroom ravioli, which had large chunks of mushrooms inside. And to top off. We had to end with the grand marnier soufflé! Wow! Wow! Wow! Truly Parisian!

I dined at Restaurant Bonaparte on my last evening of a short vacation in Quebec. As a solo female diner, I'm often settled into the worst table in a restaurant, but not this time. While my table was for two, they sat me so that I faced a window booth, and kindly sat no one in that booth while I was dining. I was able to look out the window while I ate, which was very nice. First off - I must commend all the staff. From the host to the wait staff to the bar staff, EVERYONE was cheerful and kind. They smiled. They recommended. They also ensured that I could order a half portion of the magnificent soup of the day, a marvelous tomato that was not creamy but tart and fresh. I've never eaten anything like it. After that, I decided to indulge in boeuf bourguinon (essentially, beef stew on French steroids). I'd had very little in the way of red meat during my time in Quebec, and I was ready. It was so rich and so very, very good. For dessert, I had mousse au chocolat, an old favorite. I also had a Manhattan which was oh, so tasty. During this magnificent meal, I set my phone down and didn't look at it except between the soup and boeuf bourguinon so that I could take the one photo of my food. I honestly wish I lived in Montreal so that I could go to Restaurant Bonaparte once a week. Maybe twice.

Wow. First time visiting Montreal from New York City and we kind of stumbled upon this place while walking by. Joshah was our server and he was really incredibly kind. Great conversationalist and the really thought out excellent recommendations. I have to say this was one of if not the best meal I've had in my life, and this would be my first choice on a return trip. Absolutely well deserved 5 stars.

Food was excellent. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was laid back, not stuffy at all.

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Perfect care beginning with the maître d', continuing with the waitress and enhanced by the bartender skills. Perfect cocktails, best vieux carré, after my wife's Lobster bisque flavor completely and profile of depth The duck tender and perfect med rare, mixed vegetables all perfect Desserts of Grand Marnier soufflés and chocolate mousse Dining room options include a more formal dining room, which we enjoy, and a less formal area between the bar in the Dining Room. The pinnacle of perfection.

What a wonderful experience. The service, the food and the ambience came all with impeccable taste. I highly recommend!

Restaurant Bonaparte is a must go French dining spot in Montreal. It is located at Old Port Montreal inside Bonaparte Hotel. Although the hotel is a 3.5 stars hotel, the restaurant is 5 stars. We always have at least one dinner when we travel to Montreal. After a disappointing experience in Joe Beef the night earlier, Bonaparte is definitely 180 degrees turn around. Service is attentive and top notch. We ordered a lobster bisque to start, followed by the signature duck breast, and veal chop, ended up the famous chocolate chip souffle. All the dishes are presented nicely and taste delicious. Keep in mind there is a 20 mins wait for souffle, so ordered when the entree arrives. If you are in Montreal, try this little gem and remember to reserve a table before you go!!

Had an outstanding dinner on our trip up to Montreal. The restaurant focused on the details and it made the experience for the dining public exceptional. Two of us in our party did the tasting menu - a six course meal that was delightful and properly paced - 2 appetizers, an amuse bouche, a palette cleanser, an entree (smaller portion but highest quality still), and a dessert. My younger son got a filet mignon that was to die for, and my wife was extremely happy with the duck. Wine list and pairings were great as well. As good as the food was, the service may have been better. Our waitress was attentive and helpful, and made the experience even better. A little bit on the expensive side, but felt like a great value, considering the food, the service, and the ambience were all of the highest quality. The whole experience in Old Montreal was a delight, and we would definitely return on our next visit.

Very good service Nice place My family like the food, I like the wine. Make reservation is the right decision

I've never had such a wonderful meal! Quite expensive of course, but worth every penny. The foie gras crème brûlée was close-your-eyes-and-moan worthy.

Everything you expect in a high end restaurant. Incredible food. Exceptional food. Great ambience. Filet was perfect. Perfect. Can't recommend this place more.

We had no reservation but the staff found us a table. We enjoyed cocktails and an appetizer, but the best party of the meal was the lobster entree. Delicious. Superior service. First class ambiance.

Was visiting Montreal and was on the lookout for some delicious fine dining French cuisine - Restaurant Bonaparte popped up as a interesting place to try, so we booked reservation before out visit to give this place a go! We went on a Wednesday at 7pm and were able to get a good table in the middle of restaurant. The atmosphere of the restaurant is more on the elegant fine dining side, but there is no enforcement of dress code here. Though you may wear casual clothing, it may feel slightly awkward due to the ambience of everything being so elegant. We got the Five Course Dinner menu, which included a good variety of dishes that I'll review below: Lobster Bisque: This is a thick and luxurious bowl of bisque! As mentioned on the menu, there was a slight hint of ginger that sort of cuts through the luxuriousness of the bisque. There also were hints of small lobster fragments scattered throughout, these were more like tender small strands that give you a nice difference in texture. Duck Foie Gras Creme Brulee: This was one of the most interesting Creme Brulees that I have tried! This Creme Brulee is has the usual luxurious and creamy egg flavor upfront and a pleasing pudding/custard texture - but is immediately followed up with the Foie Gras flavor. It's a deep and extremely rich flavor of liver, like pretty much a butter that just coats your taste buds till it's dissolved. It was delectable on it's own, and further complimented by the finely diced small apple chunks, which gives the fruitiness that is really needed. They do also give you toasted bread to spread the Creme Bruleeon. Rabbit Confit: I haven't tried rabbit before, so this item on the menu piqued my interested. The small rabbit steak is wrapped in a crispy phyllo dough - the rabbit itself was decent and the dough does give a nice textural feeling. This was a nicely presented dish, but I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the red wine sauce mixed with the rabbit flavor profile - But that's just my thoughts and others may enjoy this more. Pear and Tarragon Sorbet: Yum! I really liked this sorbet. This part of the meal was served in a tiny dish with a small scoop of the sorbet in a liquid pool of the same flavors. This was a very refreshing, much needed, and clean tasting break from all the rich flavors above. The pear flavor comes through strongly and hints of tarragon come through in the end. Wished I got a bit more as I could inhale a bowl of this sorbet. Roasted Duck Breast: This dish was presented in a spectacular fashion with the duck breast fanned out and surrounded by purees and vegetables. The plate that this was served on was also heated, so you had to be careful not to burn yourself when enjoy this course. The duck slices were hearty and berry sauce gave it a nice sweet and aromatic taste. Out of the sides, I would say I enjoyed the sweet potato (could have also been yam) puree the most - it was light and airy. Pastry Chef Dessert Selection: A nice end to the meal! The dessert platter was served along side your selection of tea. Creme Brulee, cheesecake, and a strawberry macaron were the selection this time around. I would say my favorite on the platter was the strawberry macaron - it had a very pleasing thin outer crust, followed by a soft interior that left a bit of a sticky chew, which is very pleasing, also the strawberry flavor was pleasantly strong. The whole five course dinner lasted about 3 hours - when we finished up, it was around 10pm. Just something to keep in mind if you do decide to give that experience a try. Overall spent about $130 USD (about $170 CAD) for everything that you see here. I'm glad that we were able to give Restaurant Bonaparte a try as this was nice introduction to French fine dining. If I'm every back in Montreal and looking for a classy fine dining ambience with delicious and exquisite French dishes, I would definitely give the other options on the menu here a try! (4.5 stars)

Classic French dining. We expected to have the tasting menu, but decided to order a la carte because the dishes that we really wanted were only available on the a la carte menu. Try to leave room for a soufflé! Everything was delicious and the service was attentive and helpful. The room is comfortable.

We had a really bad meal at different restaurant in Old Town Montreal the night before and were feeling so disappointed in the restaurants in Old Town. We stopped in after seeing the menu here and were encourage to try this dining establishment. The service was 5 star! They greeted us and immediately made us feel like we would be having a 5 star experience. The mushroom ravioli was amazing- the pasta was a melt-in-your-mouth appetizer- with plenty of mushrooms and light on a buttery cream sauce so not to overpower. The lamb shank pulled off the bone easily and was delicious. The only disappointment was the lime pie. It has a slightly metallic taste so I can't recommend that, but everything else we had (including the wine) was excellent. We highly recommend!

We've been going to Bonaparte for years for special occasions. This will absolutely be our last visit,. This experience was absolutely atrocious. After waiting an hour for the first course is was somehow downhill afterwards. To start, the prices were different for the Christmas Eve coursed menu in person than they were online. Yes, it was only a $10 difference on the wine, but seems somewhat unethical to advertise something and change it in person. The course that we waited one hour for was soup and a salad. Each course the wine paring was delivered to the table at least 30 minutes before the course reached the table. The wine was not poured at the table, but rather brought to the table prepoured without seeming the bottles. The courses were subpar and bland with almost an hour between courses. When the mains finally arrived, the steak was a subpar cut that was overdone and chewy. My partner was literally sawing thru the steak. I ordered the Dover sole meunière which was flavorless and NOT meunière. We picked this location for Christmas Eve BECAUSE of my love for Dover sole meunière, so needless to say I was completely disappointed to see that it was not prepared as described. This was misleading and frustrating, almost as if they thought the customer would not know what to expect from a Dover sole meunière. We left without consuming the dessert course and its wine . The experience was so horrific that we just needed to get out of there at any cost. In the end, we were not charged for one of our tasting menus which was the bare minimum they could have done. We've been going to this restaurant for years and are sadden to know that this was our last experience and last time eating at what was one of our favorite restaurants in Montreal.

Hubby and I had a lovely dinner here. Started with the lobster ravioli and lobster bisque. The ravioli had a delicious butter sauce, the pasta was light and melted in my mouth. The bisque was creamy with notes of fennel. Main dishes were duck breast and filet minion. Both dishes were served medium rare with an accompaniment of vegetables. For dessert we shared the chocolate chip soufflé, I ordered an express martini. Really delish (the wait person suggested the Apple pie as his personal favorite), however not many places serve an assortment of soufflés. Highly recommend! Great service. Note this is inside the Bonaparte Hotel. It's not obvious from the outside.

We have been here 2-3 times for dinner and every time we come for it is exceptional experience for both the food and staff. The service is superb. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who care that you enjoy the meal. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and the food is divine. On our most recent visit, we had the salad and rabbit confit in phyllo dough to start. Both were delicious (obviously the rabbit was more enjoyable than the salad as it was a salad, but the salad was well dressed and came with great toppings/additions). For our entree we had the catch of the day (wahoo, came over rice with different veggies eg zucchini, sweet potato, asparagus, and a beurre blanc) and the lamb chops. Both were absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly, and everything on the plate was there for a reason and worked together to make the dish sublime. All of the desserts have tried are equally sinful, the chocolate chip souffle, apple tart, profiterole and chocolate mousse, but the souffle was my favorite as it is so incredibly light. While not inexpensive, the quality and flavor of the food, as well as the incredible service and ambiance, make it well worth it.

The atmosphere was great, location perfect and the service excellent. The food was mixed. The lobster bisque was at best a 2 out of 5 stars. Nobu sets such a high standard for lobster bisque. The other dishes were 4 out of 5.

TOURIST TRAP. Appetizer of rabbit confit was delicious but the main dishes (scallops and filet mignon) were both subpar in flavor and size. The crème brulee was good and the cheesecake was not. The host was very welcoming and generous but the waiter was sassy for no reason and the service, as we found in most places in Montreal, was very very slow. At one point, our waiter told us we weren't allowed to order our appetizer yet and I heard him tell other guests that they also weren't allowed to order yet as well. I was confused because of the high ratings but in total our meal for 2 people was over $250 and I was still hungry after I left.

Everything was fabulous! Service, food quality, ambience, portions. Highly recommended!

I was really excited to try French food in Montreal and chose Bonaparte based on all the great reviews, and it didn't disappoint! I made a reservation for dinner Friday night at 7 for 2. I misremembered the reservation time and arrived half an hour early, but they were still able to seat us. I came the weekend before Valentine's Day, so they were offering a 5 course tasting menu for $130, $196 if you do the wine pairing as well. However, my friend and I weren't hungry enough for the tasting menu, so we chose to go a la carte. I asked our server for recommendations, since everything looked fantastic, and he recommended the mushroom ravioli and the roasted rack of lamb as two of their most popular dishes. We started off with some bread. We were a huge fan of the baguette slices but personally didn't like the other bread as much, as it tasted like a multigrain version of sourdough. The butter they provide is fantastic as well. We finished the first basket of bread and got a second basket to eat with the soup. For food, I started with the lobster bisque ($16),which was probably the most underwhelming part of the meal. It was good but a bit on the bland side. My friend got the daily soup of the day ($9), which was a beet soup, and it tasted exactly like beets in soup form. We shared the mushroom ravioli ($18) for the appetizer, and I'm so glad we did. I don't eat much ravioli usually, but even I thought the ones here were really good. Most memorably, the skin on the ravioli is the thinnest I've ever had. It's quite impressive. For my main, I ended up going with the duck leg confit ($36). WOW. It was SO good here! I love duck confit, and the one I had at Bonaparte was the best I've ever had. The meat was super tender and the skin perfectly crispy. I tried to eat it slowly so I could enjoy it for as long as I could. I would come back to Bonaparte and order this in a heartbeat. My friend is vegetarian and ordered their only vegetarian entree, the layered tofu ($31). I was honestly a bit surprised to see a tofu dish on the menu, as everything else on the menu is very French and tofu is... not. It's a couple of tofu layers topped with a tomato-based sauce with vegetables. My friend thought it was pretty good, but I tried a bite and thought it was just okay. With a drink each, it came out to around $200 for the meal, which isn't bad for a nice, fancy meal at one of the best French restaurants in Montreal.

Delicious food! Beautiful inside, very pleasant and warm place. Wonderful service. Exquisite food. Wish I took some photos. Rabbit phyllo was delicious. Duck was delicious. Desserts were great. Soufflé and apple pie are prepared fresh and take 20 minutes to prepare. Well worth it!

This restaurant has been on my list forever. We finally got to try it yesterday Hostess was very welcoming as soon as we got into the restaurant. We were seated on the spot. Cute little menu, they have 2 options the tasting menu and the a la carte. We opted for the a la carte. We each got a soup, the soup of the day and the lobster bisque, both very good but very filling soups. We were afraid we weren't going to be able to eat the other plates we got on the menu. We also ordered the lamb shank, the mushroom ravioli and the scallops. The lamb shank, the meat was so tender and perfect pairing with the glaze. The mushroom ravioli wad to die for. But nothing to special about the scallops, we taught it lacked abit of flavour We didnt get to try the dessert menu because we had to be somewhere else. Didn't get to finish everything but they packed our food in these little container with a bag, which I found was a nice touch. Overall a very good experience, when you walk in there's this gorgeous open bar area, the place itself is very nice, even the bathrooms had a cute design with a nice chandeliers Waiter was nice but not the friendliest we have had, bus boys were on top with filling up our water and all and asking if everything was to our liking. The only negative part about our experience was that it was not really easy to reach our waiter when we were done and wanted to get the bill, especially that we had other arrangements right after Other then that definitely a restaurant to try in the old port, we will definitely come back to try other plates on the menu as well as dessert.

The food and drinks here are insane. Literally everything slaps, even the mixed greens. The pea soup was smoky and wonderful, and my wife's onion soup was so inventive. It was deconstructed, served as a broth with toasted cheese bread on the side. Words can't do it justice. The sauce on the mushroom ravioli was rich and buttery, with just the perfect hint of sage. My wife got the beef bourguignon and was impressed. I can't speak to the dining room as we ate in the bar, which was a little tight in the corner, but not uncomfortable. We met and broke bread with some great locals. And Theo is the man! A true mixologist and one of the friendliest people I've ever met, even by Canadian standards haha. He made us a couple of cool drinks, including one he invented himself! He went out of his way to make our last night in Montreal special. Can't say enough good things about this place.

From start to finish, one of the most fantastic dining experiences I've had. My sister and I dined here for our birthdays while in Montreal, and we were so glad we decided on the tasting menu. We appreciated the variety you can choose from with each course, and every morsel left our tastebuds wanting more. The service was excellent as well. A huge shout out to our waiter, Simon, who made our time there so fabulous. He was attentive, kind, and brought us beautiful sparkler birthday dessert plates near the end of our meal. Our dinner lasted about 3 1/2 hours so definitely not a place to rush through your meal. Take your time, unplug from the world, and be transported in a beautiful restaurant with an extraordinary culinary experience. Reservations are highly encouraged; we booked ours about a month before our trip. Merci beaucoup, Bonaparte!!!

We had a wonderful dinner here in this romantic little restaurant. I wish I could remeber out waiter's name- he was awesome. Cute twenty-something in a bow tie. He was knowledgeable, polite, warm, but not overly familiar. Just a total pleasure to interact with! Food was also lovely. The special tomato soup was a nice change with no cream. The scallops were beautifully cooked and presented. We picked the lime pie for dessert with the fluffy meringue on top. Lovely meal!

Hands down the best dinner I've ever sad so far. We were treated to an awesome table; quite frankly, it may have been the best table in the restaurant. We were beyond excited to have a window seat overlooking old Montreal. The service here is unobtrusive while extremely attentive. Despite not feeling stared at or monitored at all, the waitstaff were always ready to take away our plates as soon as we're done. They never rushed us nor were they rushing themselves. Their tasting menu and wine pairing was priced reasonably for the quality and quantity of food. No dish was underwhelming and it was a thoroughly pleasant experience. I probably won't go here again even if I were in the city though, because I do think the table makes a huge difference. There were some quite small and claustrophobic tables for two. I don't know if we'll get as lucky next time.

Joli restaurant dans le Vieux-Port avec staff attentionné. L'environnement est charmant et les plats sont délicieux. J'ai essayé le poisson halibut ainsi que le contre-filet de boeuf à la sauce bordelaise (parfaite cuisson, tellement tendre - bref, vraiment un des meilleurs contre-filets!). On est venu pour un anniversaire et la serveuse avait servi le dessert avec un sprinkler, 5/5 pour le service! Les pains servis au début étaient froids, mais bon c'est un petit détail ou peut-être une question de préférence...

Pretty nice restaurant with interesting decor. Dishes were beautifully presented and overall very flavorful. Tried out the tasting menu as shown in the photos. $124 + tax & tips. It is very reasonable for a good French dining quality tasting menu dinner. Aside from missing our dinner order, which actually was fine to letting us chat for an extra hour in a typical French diner, it was not a bad experience at all. Servers nice and polite. There were three different dining sections for different gathering purposes. The one we went was cater for 4-8 people tables, so it was medium-sized party friendly. So, we did not bother being too noisy in a French restaurant at all coz we were LOUD, LOL! Overall, a fine French dining place with a reasonable price. Recommended.

A memorable birthday dinner that I will never forget. We chose the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings and it blew our mind. Everything was meticulously presented, explained, served and it all tasted sublime. The wine pairings were perfect and each so different. My wife and I chose different and when we compared our choices by tasting them with the appropriate wines it was evident how well this menu was curated and how high quality all the offerings were Highlight of our experience was our server. I didn't catch her name but she was tall with black/dark hair and was incredibly friendly, funny and best of all so knowledgeable! Bravo!

My wife and I had dinner at Bonaparte on Sept. 27, 2024 at 6:30pm. The restaurant is quaint and comfortable and the service was excellent. My wife had the chicken with brie, which she said was excellent. I had the duck breast which was very good. An enjoyable evening in a relaxing atmosphere. A solid 4-star restaurant and recommended.

- Centrally located in Old Montréal - Restaurant entrance is not easy to find as it is in the Bonaparte Hotel - Indoor seating only. Phenomenal ambiance. - Came here with my wife on Saturday night without reservation and we were seated at the bar right away. Highly recommend to make reservations as it's quite difficult to find table without reservation - Staff is very friendly & professional and restaurant has very attentive service - Ordered "Vanilla flavoured shrimp with scallop harmony and a fondue of leeks" and "mushroom ravioli" as appetizers. Very well flavored and every single element harmonically creates superb deliciousness - Ordered lamp chops and duck confit for main course. The best duck confit I have ever tried in my life. Very juicy and tender inside and crispy outside. Lamp chops is tasty but nothing so special - Also ordered Profiterole and Chocolate Soufflé for dessert. After such a great dinner I'd expect great desserts but soufflé taste like baked eggs and profiterole is so so - Overall my wife and I had great experience and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who visit Montréal

I had such a great experience here for my boyfriends birthday. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and everything was amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant is also romantic and great for dinner in Old Montréal! I'd definitely come back again

Quaint restaurant with beautiful brick walls. The French onion soup is untraditional but delicious. Green salad was simple, but perfectly dressed. Scallops were good but not so much I'd order again, however the plating was beautiful. Our server was great but the timing of courses was a bit slow (and I typically like slower paced but this was even slow for me!). We were too tired to wait for a 20min soufflé for dessert but it looked amazing walking by.

Wonderful food and service everything was perfect. Great atmosphere too . Shame we probably won't be returning to Montreal it's really changed from our last time there

Our hotel concierge recommended restaurant Bonaparte for dinner during our stay. What a fantastic recommendation. The ambiance is very classy, service is top notch, and the food is amazing. We had the tasting menu and every dish was tasty, well plated, and unique. We were very impressed with the experience and would definitely dine here again. I highly recommend Bonaparte for anyone in Old Montreal looking for a French fine dining experience that is well worth the money.

My friend and I tried the 6 course dinner menu for $124 and were very happy with the selection. We tried to each select different options from each other to try as much as possible :) we really enjoyed the duck, the crime brûlée, and the cheesecake, as well as the pear and tarragon sorbet! Service was very good as well.

There aren't adequate words to express how positive this experience was! The food was exceptional, George our server was incredible, and the ambiance and table by the window were perfect! We celebrated my 40th here (the restaurant turns 40 this year, too!) and will be sure to return next time we make it to Montréal.

This was a dinner with a 25 person tour group in a private room. Walking to the private room revealed a beautiful bar and restaurant. The private room and tables were wonderfully decorated, the service friendly, polished and efficient. As with any large group, the menu was limited, but everything sounded delicious. Spouse and I both had the salad to start and the chicken with Brie as our main. Ours was delicious and, judging by the clean plates at our table of eight and those I could see around me, everything on the limited menu was outstanding. Drink before dinner was well made and the wine by the glass perfectly fine. Would not hesitate to go back as a couple for a romantic dinner.