Trois salles ravissantes très fleuries et décorées avec goût, dans la sobriété du style Empire qui a marqué l'époque napoléonienne, donnent au restaurant un lustre d'intimité que les convives apprécient toujours. La cuisine du Bonaparte est tout sourire, basée sur la fraîcheur des produits. / Three delightfully decorated halls in the Empire style that dominated the Napoleonic era give the restaurant the intimate character that guests treasure. An exquisite cuisine, prepared with French savoir-faire and showcasing the finest fresh regional products.
"We went to Bonaparte for breakfast because we didn't want to miss trying this restaurant on our trip to Montreal. It is a limited menu, but the food tasted great and the young waiters took great care of us. I would try again on my next trip, and look forward to either lunch or dinner next time."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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"Excellent spot for dinner prior to theatre. Special menu, rapid service, elegant presentation of great food. Equally good for lunch and dinner. Pricey but worth it."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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"I started my meal with the lobster bisque. Wonderful. I had the rack of lamb as the main course. Very tender and delicious. Waiter Louis was very attentive. His assistant Francois was just as attentive. Thank you both for a wonderful night."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Everything about this place was great. We setup reservations through Opentable.com and requested a window view. From the moment we walked in and until we left, they took good care of us. The waitress was attentive, showed great timing and was very good at making us feel comfortable. The meal was excellent and there was so much more on the menu that we will have to come back.
Anyone looking for a nice place to eat in Montreal needs to consider Bonaparte."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Service quality was uneven and certainly not a 4 star rating - 3 at the most. Some meals were uninspiring and we were unsuccessful finding a "wow!" moment during the evening."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"I brought an international gropu of colleagues here on a recent visit and was somewhat apprehensive as I had not been previously and I wanted everyone to feel they had a good evening at a nice restaurant. They were all very pleased with this chcoice and enjoyed the food and commented on the very good service. I also noted the service, professional yet warm and notinstrusive. The table d'hote was an excellent value.
I am pleased that they all had a favourable impression of a night out in Montreal!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Bonaparte has a pretty dining room and excellent food but the service was a bit offhand. The food was well prepared and presented. The lobster salad and the mushroom ravioli were highlights! Is there any way the restaurant could prevent from having so many diners using handheld phones and devices in the dining room? It is not Bonaparte's fault that diners are so rudebutmit was off putting for sure. Bonaparte had a live.y noise level in the dining room and our dining experience was enhanced by the fact that there was not too much noise from music playing. it was a love.y meal and a convivial atmosphere where we could have a great visit and conversational an appropriate level without having to shout above too loud music."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"This very old building with old formal dining area serves excellent food. We had Prix Fixe Menu for $35 - excellent value, I had Game Terrine, Sirloin Steak and Creme Brulee. Excellently presented and served food for all three courses. This is worth a visit a fine dining experience with excellent service at a price that is affordable. Good Table d'Hote Menu also available."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We had the 7 course dinner. The food was delicious and we had terrific service from Ann and her assistant. We had made a reservation a few days in advance requesting an alcove window table (based on a previous restaurant review). Our table request was honored. The whole dining experience made our trip to Montreal memorable."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"I chose this restaurant for inviting an important guest for this time. As a result, our customer was satisfied with atomosphere as well as with food itself. I would like to introduce this restaurant widely to my friends."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view
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"C'est un beau décor à l'ancienne. Et la cuisine est de bon niveau. La pièce de boeuf était juteuse et de bon goût. Une amie a mangé le tartare avec plaisir. Le vin en importation privée était divin...et recommandé par le serveur. Un Bourgogne un peu poivré."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"It was our first night in Montreal and we previously searched via chow which was highly recommended. We sampled from the 7 course entree menu and all were excellent. Our server recommended a wine that was excellent with our meal. Highly recommend."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We always order off the multi course menu. This menu offers many choices per course. It is a great value and a wonderful way to taste the magic this chef prepares. Their is an option of ordering a dessert soufflé .....a treat unto itself. The staff is professional and attentive."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I researched Montreal's restaurants quite a bit, it was a birthday and anniversary celebration and we were only in Montreal over the weekend. Really thought we would love it. Read lots of reviews and thought some were troubling but decided they must be high maintenance people. It ended up being an awful experience. Started out fine (got there on time, nice table as requested by the window, very nice polite waitstaff and owners) and then it just fell apart. Way too busy and understaffed. We did a 5 course tasting menu, I think if we did the 7 courses we'd still be there. Food was average, duck confit probably best course. I've made better onion soup and filet mignon myself. We were there over 3 long hours--very disappointed."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list
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"We had a wonderful Saturday evening at Bonaparte, our first visit there. The ambience was very pleasant. We loved the authentic traditional French decor, and the large fireplace in the room where we ate. All the staff were friendly and helpful, and our server, Catherine, was outstanding - so pleasant, helpful and charming. We were pleased to find that there was an excellent selection of wines by the glass, including several whites and reds. Our meal was excellent - I had the Table d'Hote, which offered a good variety of dishes at a reasonable price. The cassoulet with lamb was so delicious! My wife had two appetizers, not being too hungry. It is hard to imagine what could be improved at Bonaparte!"
Dined on 13/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Was looking foe something really special and was not disappointed. Everything was absolutely perfect! Good value too. Food was exceptional. Delicious and beautifully presented. Service was outstanding as well."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"My wife and I had the winter menu special, and were very impressed with everything. The service was amazing, the food was great, and the wine was delicious! We will certainly go back."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"Our food was delicious. The service was quick - plenty of time to get to the Centaur theatre performance next door. The waitress, Catherine, was most charming."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"Bonaparte was the cherry on top for our long weekend in Montreal. Located in the gorgeous Old Montreal historical district, the restaurant offers a tremendous variety of mouthwatering options for couples or friends looking to try something new in a classy environment. I personally loved the Table d'Hôte selection, as it gives you a three course meal at an appropriate price. The atmosphere is great to impress your lady and the waiters know their wine. Bonaparte is the restaurant to eat at for a fancy night into town and be sure to experience something new!"
Dined on 23/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I can't really say anything was bad, but if at the end of a meal, I have no desire to come back ... ??? The food was just food, and almost felt as if I could have gotten it at any other descent restaurant, but for a whole lot less money. Sorry, it just wasn't that special!"
Dined on 23/03/2013
2012
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"Not sure what the fuss is about with food is only slightly above average. Nothing really memorable except seeing the witress smoking outside the restaurant when we were leaving which was not exactly appetizing."
Dined on 10/03/2013
2012
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"A lovely area of town, and we found parking just a couple of blocks away. Our service was wonderful - attentive without being overbearing. The food was beautiful, with a touch of surprise, plenty of richness without being too heavy, and portions perfect to squeeze in several courses (go for the full-tasting menu...you will not be disappointed)."
Dined on 13/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We went there for Valentine's. The food were delicious. My wife really liked the lobster salad. I liked the soup du jour. Our main courses were duck and tuna, which were pretty good. The service and ambience were good. The wine glasses were excellent."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Everything about the experience was awesome but it's quite pricey which is why I checked Special Occasion and why I didn't give the top rating for overall experience."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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"I am a subscriber to the Centaur and always dine at Bonaparte when I see a play. I love the theatre menu. Your staff are always attentive and friendly."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Le menu dégustation était comme toujours à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le personnel est chaleureux et de bon conseil. Demander qu'on vous fasse un accord mets-vins et vous passerez une soirée fantastique."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"During a trip to Montreal, we went to Bonaparte on the recommendations of the Concierge Chris at Hilton Embassy Suites. I took my wife for dinner to celebrate her birthday, and the evening we enjoyed at Bonaparte was absolutely wonderful!! The food was perfection, the ambience and service impeccable! We will definately go to Bonaparte on our next trip to Montreal, and will for sure recommend this gem to our friends and family."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My husband and I dined here for the first time on a quick trip to Montreal. The experience was just about perfect. The service is formal and expert but not at all stuffy. The food was delicious and also a good value, especially for such an expensive city. There are several choices of fixed-price menus depending on how hungry you are, so the restaurant is suited to a simple week night out or a special occasion. We found the atmosphere refreshingly traditional in a neighborhood of good restaurants that are somehow spoiled by trying too hard to be edgy.
I would have given a quiet rating but for some larger parties having a good time. The conversation was loud but it was tolerable, as the dining room seems to absorb the sound."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our server was WONDERFUL -- Katherine was pleasant, unobtrusive and just simply delightful -- the food was excellent and ambience perfect to celebrate my husband's birthday!"
Dined on 24/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Excellent food, service and ambiance in the perfect location of Vieux Montreal. Would highly recommend Bonaparte as a wonderful choice for dinner. Breakfast at Bonaparte is also a wonderful experience. The French toast is amazing!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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