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Ile Flottante
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Seasonal tasting menus for $110 per person (excludes taxes and service) Wine pairing available for 65$ (excludes taxes and service) Please contact the restaurant for details from Wednesday to Saturday as of 4 pm.
Features
CUISINES
French, Contemporary
Meal types
Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
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Full Bar
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Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
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Location
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Friday
5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday
5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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4.7
882 reviews
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tripNmtl
Montreal89 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
Apart from the mesmerizing blue walls that gave way to a beige tone and the tasting menu that went from 5 to 6 courses (now 4 courses called “savory” and 2 said “sweet”), the rest has not changed since my first visit in 2019: the same welcoming atmosphere, the kindness of the waiters and the sommelier as well as the abundant creativity in the dishes are still waiting for you. Always a pleasure for the eyes and taste buds! Yeah, there's one service that's saltier than the others. The person responsible for this taste is a lettuce-like leaf that is placed on top of the dish. Certainly, this can be surprising if eaten in one bite. I suggest you cut it off and scatter it here and there on your food. Moreover, for those who avoid restaurants with tasting menus out of fear due to dietary restrictions or allergies; here do not worry, we are happy to take everything into account before your arrival and the dishes are adapted according to your needs without it appearing there. In the end, the overview of your plate will be the same as that of the person accompanying you. And what a pleasure to receive a delicious surprise at each service!
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Written January 21, 2025
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chessieesce
Syracuse7 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
This was my first time experiencing a tasting menu. I was running out of adjectives to describe how delicious each course was, I felt I was speechless everytime the servers asked how each course was. Everything was perfectly balanced, all the flavors were extremely intentional, and each bite was superb. I was getting every last bit of sauce and bisque off the plates with my fingers and was tempted to drink from the bisque bowl like cereal. Good thing this place is very laid back and aloof (still felt "fancy" to me - folded napkins every time you got up, good quality flatware and a new glistening wine glass for each pair). I never went without water, and the bev manager/sommelier was funny and knowledgeable and you can just tell everyone there is passionate about delicious food. For my first time with a tasting menu I was completely blown away. My only regret is that I ate everything too fast, indulge in that s***!!
I left happy and a little drunk from the wine, with a new perspective on food and flavors! Thank you to the whole team for this experience!!!
Written July 14, 2023
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Yahya_Adada
Beirut28 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
A definite Michelin star experience. The food is stunning, innovative, conceptually exciting and flawlessly executed. The Chef Sean excitingly challenged our palate with each dish of the 6 course DĂ©gustation, it highlights the energy and ambition of a fearless and accomplished chef. The wine pairing was perfect thanks to the deeply knowledgeable, passionate and delightful sommelier. I'll definitely visit this gem whenever I have a chance.
Written October 26, 2023
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Neha S
Piedmont10 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
This was a crazy expensive meal and honestly not worth the price or ridiculously long wait times to both start the meal as well as between courses. We were at the restaurant for 4 hours and this was not by choice. We were given some apologies but not offered anything to drink while waiting to ensure we were still remaining satisfied. Some of the dishes were quite delicious and creative but felt outdated in the presentation. For a city as big and diverse with culinary options, I’d recommend going somewhere else.
Written August 18, 2024
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François F
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • couples
Nice atmosphere and service. The dishes sorely lack balance and cohesion, which is a shame. Pairing truffle / basil / turnip / duck / red fruit juice was not to my taste. Nor the brie mousse (very salty) and the caramel tiles (very sweet). Same for the sweet and sour dessert, with popcorn ice cream too salty for me. Between two meat dishes, you will be served a vegan dish. Why not, but again it lacks cohesion. The food and wine pairing is respectable but only 2 small sips per glass is seriously very, very cheap. Very ordinary experience, not justifying the very high price in my opinion.
Written November 2, 2023
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nour
Montreal1 contribution
Nov 2023 • family
Service of Nov 23rd was unacceptable. It took 1.5h to get the first course; total meal lasted 5 hours, extremely slow and chaotic service. We had 4 different servers, all confused and poorly trained. Atmosphere was tense with all the tables frustrated and witnessing the kitchen chaos. To top it off, we were charged 125$ per person although the website marks it at 110$ - false marketing!!! Unacceptable. We were looking forward to this experience but left extremely disappointed.
Written November 22, 2023
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Boudon de Mouton
11 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
The level of this place has dropped precipitously. It used to be distinguished by an intimate and cozy atmosphere, with relaxed but sophisticated service and refined, interesting courses. The mood now feels disorganized and frantic, yet the service is slow, somewhat overbearing, and frankly immature. The staff seems overwhelmed and overcompensating — wine pairings were served totally out of synch with the courses, as though there was no coordination between the kitchen and the servers. All of this created a weird mood, tense and frustrating, at a restaurant whose strength used to be its mellow and warm approach to relatively fine dining. That’s gone.
At this price level, the food itself was disappointing. Style has trumped substance, but the style itself is routine: a smear here, a foamy sauce there, and one is supposed to not notice that the dishes at the center of the sequence are underwhelming and not exactly poorly prepared, but certainly not impressive — for example, the “beef carpaccio” which is really a tiny rare piece of steak buried under sheaves of beets, is a dish which amounts to self-parody.
The wine pairings were mediocre and often…not even wine — we started with a local cider, followed by sake, before arriving at 3 courses of serviceable but, again, underwhelming whites and reds before descending into the desert wine.
One comes here ready for expensive meal but ends up *having* to think about the price, because the experience is charmless, and not even close to the level of an $800 meal for 4, Unfortunately, that’s the feeling we left with at the end of our meal.
Written November 25, 2023
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François G
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
A rather surprisingly creative table but on a gastronomic level, it is depressingly poor! The duck breast was served cold and was as hard as a boot sole; only protein intake from a six-course meal. For the rest, Lilliputian portions: a few leaves or pieces of vegetables to feed the children. A meal accompanied by the deafening atmosphere of a low-end bistro, with small tables and uncomfortable chairs. The service was cadaverously slow. Went in at 7:30 p.m., we left at 11:00 p.m. all sore. In short, it's extremely expensive for what it is.
Written September 10, 2023
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avidetic5
Montreal2 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Overall, this was a terrible dining experience. Not only did the restaurant not respect the reservation time. [We had a reservation for 9:30 PM and they moved it to 10 PM without advising us in a timely way], throughout the evening, every course was delayed. When we inquired as to the reason, none was provided. The timing was so poor, that at the end of the dinner, the server suggested that we cancel dessert. Notwithstanding we ordered it anyway, only to be served something that was inedible. In fact, the overall quality of the the food was terrible,. The non-meat option included two pieces of mushroom, something that was cheap [especially given that the server told us to expect salmon] and unimaginative. Most disappointing is how we were treated by the maître d’. She was so unwelcoming that we felt as though we were putting the restaurant out by being there. This was a restaurant that I used to love. I will never recommend it again. Although I sent a letter to the management in order to discuss what happened, I received no response. This place is not what it used to be. Do not go there.
Written July 14, 2023
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Companion46639030748
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
Only one tasting menu.
The Chef's technique is remarkable and very well mastered.
The dishes mounted by skilled Asian hands is also remarkable.
A surprising table of creativity but the tuning fork of tastes, harmony and texture goes in all directions. This is disappointing.
Without any cohesion, without balance.
The wine pairing; the choice is disastrous (for the price), disjointed, inconsistent, and unrelated to the palate.
For 2 with half wine pairing, tax and tip $400.
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Written November 10, 2024
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Cristina M
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
A true disappointment!
Went to celebrate something important for our family and I truly regret that I chose this place!
We went in the past at this restaurant and we enjoyed the innovative cuisine but the this time I had the impression that they changed the cook and the whole concept
The salmon and the duck overcook, very salty sauce, the dessert very mediocre, the portions really minuscules
The tag price was absolutely ridiculous for the quality and quantity of the food
I will not return to this restaurant and advise everyone to save their time and money and choose an another restaurant
Written October 22, 2023
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Hal L
Austin18 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Really enjoyed the feel & vibe of this place. Not pretentious & very relaxed. Food was very good! Service was very attentive. For us Americans the 3-hour sit down tasting menu took a bit too long, but was okay as it is the culture here in Montreal to not be rushed at dinner. Highly recommend!
Written October 6, 2024
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Gary
Toronto4 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Truly awful selection of paired wines; from Greece, Portugal, South Africa and one Sake. For discerning customers - suggest you avoid this cheap and really not enjoyable option.
It’s unfortunate because some of the food was great, but you could see some similar ingredients used in different dishes. One was overpoweringly strong in mustard.
I have been to many tasting menu (best Being Chez Muffy and Pierre Gagnaire) so maybe my expectations were high and this restaurant was certainly very disappointing.
Written June 3, 2022
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HellofromToronto
Toronto765 contributions
May 2022 • friends
This restaurant is very special. Customers are offered a tasting menu, which I understand may change from time to time.
We enjoyed a 7 course dinner. Each dish was an explosion of flavours. The ingredients were fresh and the portion sizes perfect.
The server described every dish, each so unique yet difficult to remember in great detail. Instead I show some photos.
Written May 21, 2022
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Rob E
Kingston468 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
We were looking for a dinning experience and not just a place that would plop down some good food in front of us, and Ile Flottante was perfection.
From the way we’re greeted, and walked through each course the staff showed the love of the menu just as much as the chef did.
Exceptional meal and experience.
Written July 17, 2022
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