Bouillon Bilk - Montréal

We arrived a few minutes early in this incredibly busy and noisy restaurant. Very first impression was therefore not welcoming, however the hostess took extremely great care of us, bringing us two chairs whilst we waited. Before we even had time to order drinks, our table was ready. We had the most delightful waitress who explained the interesting and innovative dishes on the menu, to perfection. Our meals were simply outstanding: my wife had the hamashi salad and I had the foie gras followed by the pétoncles (scallops) for my wife and the aubergine for me.We rounded up with an impressive Quebec cheese selection. Everything was rich in flavours and beautifully presented. I definitely recommend this restaurant for true connoisseurs!

The five-course tasting menu was interesting with some real high points and some not so successful but still worth it. Of the five dishes, my wife and I each had one that we found boring/bad, and two that we considered exceptional. Service was wonderful and the timing between dishes was relaxed. We only splurge like this once per year, and this was worth it.

We opted for the tasting menu and out of the 8 dishes we sampled, only two truly impressed us: the Arctic char and the veal. The Arctic char was a delightful mix of textures and flavors, while the veal was cooked to perfection and had a playful twist. The cost was around $200 per person. While the meal wasn't exceptional, the impeccable service and the impressive cooking skills demonstrated in these two dishes made for a memorable overall experience. We may return to try other dishes, but we will likely skip the tasting menu next time.

This hidden jewel was so perfect for my birthday dinner. We choose the 5-course menu with the adventurous wine tasting. Local Canadian wines! They complemented each course perfectly. Nice and attentive service. Make a reservation because it is a small and intimate space.

We had a wonderful lunch here where all five members of our party really enjoyed the food and that is saying a LOT! Two of us ordered from the prix fixe menu and the rest decided to try a la carte dishes. To start: octopus and hiramasa dishes were excellent, as was the salmon starter from the prix fixe menu; corn soup and fig fennel salad were lovely. Main dishes: scallops were REALLY good (a high mark from our very picky children), Cornish hen was terrific, so were the two items from the prix fixe menu beef and sea bass. There was barely room for dessert but we went for it anyway! Chocolate, strawberry and a plate of ice creams really hit the spot.