En créant Toqué! nous tenions à mettre en valeur les produits du terroir québécois et le travail de ceux qui nous ravitaillent. Nous tenons plus que jamais à souligner la contribution de ces fournisseurs qui méritent le titre glorieux d'artisans. Nous leur devons le foie gras de canard ou la salicorne; l'agneau ou les petits légumes, les fruits de mer ou les fines herbes.
Ces infatigables artisans inspirent la cuisine de Toqué! à laquelle ils apportent des saveurs, des textures et des arômes naturels d'une irréprochable fraîcheur.
---16 years ago Toqué! opened featuring local produce: a showcase for Quebec's terroir and its suppliers. The ongoing contributions of these artisans is no less important today. We have them to thank for foie gras de canard or salicornia; lamb of heirloom vegetables; seafood or fine herbs. These tireless farmers, foragers and fishermen inspire Toqué!'s cuisine, on which they bestow tastes, textures and natural aromas and unparalleled freshness.
"Thank you Normand Laprise for an amazing culinary experience. The food is to die for, the service is impeccable and the wine choice is very good. We will be back for sure. One of the best out there!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I had an excellent evening at Toque! I went alone, which I imagine is unusual for a place like that, but the service didn't show it. The service was wonderful, and the food was incredible - the best I've eaten in recent memory. I look forward to going back!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We enjoyed the Tasting Menu with the wine pairing. The staff was attentive and congenial making this a wonderful dining experience. Well worth a return visit. Kudos to all."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The restaurant was GREAT, the food was exquisite, the ambiance remarkable, the service impeccable, BUT the portions were a little too small for my Italian appetite. It's like if someone lent you a brand new Ferrari and said " here, go for a ride but don't excede 50kmh".....c'est domage!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Although we went highly recommended for the tasting menu, we figured out that 2:30 for a diner a bit too long. Perhaps a "express service" could be accommodated. Nevertheless, we had an outstanding 3-meal course that gave us a good idea of the delicious food we would have at the tasting. It was worth every single bite!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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"Chaque fois que je vais dans ce restaurant, c'est la fête. Nous étions une dizaine un midi et nous avons été servis avec toute l,attention requise. La nourriture est d'un raffinement inégalé"
Dined on 2/14/2013
Special Features: hot spot, great for lunch
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"Wonderful spot for out-of-town visitors attending a medical meeting--and celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary. Was recommended by a former Montreal resident. Terrific food, served in an unhurried, relaxed atmosphere. Will go again the next time we are in Montreal!!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Service was distracted and very slow. Turned what should have been a 3 hour meal into a 4+ hour meal. Server appeared disinterested and sommelier similarly disinterested. The restaurant is not worth the price."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"The food was beutifully presented, service impeccable and cordial, and thankfuly the restaurant is tastefully quiet. We had the tasting menu, the visual appeal trumped the gustatory experience. Overall it was a pleasurable three hours."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Great fine cuisine offered with local fresh ingredients. Not a vast menu but restaurant does provide a wine and food pairing (seven course meal--over 2 hours). Dessert was minute and overly priced! Very expensive restaurant and definitely for fine food aficionados!!!"
Dined on 06/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"My Husband drove up for my Birthday. There was not a maybe to pick fromWhere it asks if I would Recomend this Restaurant to anyone. I was very disappointed there was not one salad to choose from. The entire menu was justvery heavy foods in general. I chose the duck because it was the only item on menuThat had a vegetable.. I was served 3 medallion carrots.My Husband ordered Ribeye steak & was served 3 strips of meat.The Ambience was very lovely, staff was efficient .The Fir sorbet between meals was superb though, light & refreshing. I would go back if the Restaurant thought of us who don't want such heavy items on their menu. There was onlyOne fish on menu & they were out of that. Our Dinner was at 5:30 on Saturday ."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Food and service were excellent. Great decor too. The foie gras was the best I have ever had, and the duck was also terrific. My wife enjoyed her fish. Nice wine selections."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Extraordinaire. Il faut y aller, savourer avec votre amoureuse, les délices de la vie. Cassez la tirelire. Mais le midi, la facture est raisonnable, très raisonnable pour la qualité. Bravo !"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"It was our last night in Montreal, our dinning experience at Toque was fantastic! We were seated at the Bar, our server was knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations! Thank you Toque!!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Restaurant had a lovely ambiance, contemporary yet warm. Restaurant is very large but separated nicely so that each section feels intimate. Food was delicious and plated nicely. We did the tasting menu and they were able to make last minute accomodations for me as I am intolerant to dairy. They forgot about this at the cheese course and within minutes had a substitute at the table for me which was delicious."
Dined on 28/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Top class restaurant in Montreal, with fine cuisine using only fresh and season's food. Great wine choices. We used to get there with my wife for special occasions only. Now, we often go there, especially for lunch when it is more affordable. The Toqué! will also accommodate as much as possible food intolerance or allergies, and this is a great plus for us. Really recommend enjoying its service."
Dined on 26/03/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Food was original, and prepared to perfection. Presentation was very nice, service was OK. However, it lacked the little extra wow-factor that would balance the 300$ total bill per person.
Most dishes were offshoots from the "a la carte" menu, which leads me to believe the tasting menu is more of a seasonal installment, rather than "inspiration du chef".
Wine pairing was a good match to the different courses, and the wine steward's info on wine characteristics was helpful. However, at times, it sounded more like an often rehearsed presentation of a town's history. I would have liked at least one of the course to have a more extravagant pairing. Once again, for the equivalent of 200$ per bottle, a little more "wow" would have been nic"
Dined on 26/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Toque is one of the finest restaurants I've ever had the pleasure to eat at. After cooking for several years in DC, attending Culinary School in NY and cooking in New York and Vermont, Toque was simply everything a true foodie would want. A tasting menu designed to tease every sense, and at times leave the eater downright baffled how things can taste so good. Everything was amazing."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Unique menu, sourced from the region, creatively presented. Unfortunately there were few choices for a less than adventurous palate (my children). The staff was available without being intrusive and made some modifications for one of the guests (steamed an item that would have ordinarily been served marinated) without any fuss. While the food was very good, for the price, I was expecting to be wowed and that did not happen. Not from the amuse bouche to the dessert. All very acceptable but not phenomenal. Glad I went, but I won't be back."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We visited Monreal because our son moved there recently. So we wanted to take him and his girlfriend for nice unforgettable dinner. It was really amazing. We decided to go with tasting menu. Of course, each dish was a masterpiece. But still a lot of food and after 4th course we couldn't eat anymore. My suggestion is: do not choose tasting menu, just go la karte. Plus be aware about prices: it is very expensive restaurant. But still I consider it like an outstanding and maybe good for an occasion, but not like reguar outing."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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"My second visit to Toque, which continues to be outstanding. I went with my girlfriend and my 15-year old daughter. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was superb - varied, interesting, and tasty. Particularly outstanding were the venison and duck prepared 2 ways (rare magret and a smoked slice) as well as the foie gras option. All of the preparations were a pleasure to both palate and eye. The servers were knowledgeable and described both the food and the paired wine. They were also very helpful in other ways. It is pricey, but for a special occasion for a foodie, it is perfect."
Dined on 26/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"It was fantastic. This is a world class restaurant in terms of ingredients preparation and service. They even accommodated our request to speed up a multicourse meal so we could make a show - a multicourse meal that we had already modified."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was very good. Although, the ambiance was very cold. The service was very very fast, and the main server was too present, even getting into our conversations!! Not pleasant! Too pricy for what you get!"
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
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"Not as goos as it use to be. Meal too complicated, when it looks like basic taste are not mastered. The service is really weird. Looks like there is no pilote in the plane... They do not know what is in the plate or even what contain a simple "bearnaise".... Not acceptable in such a restaurant."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2012
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"Chaque plat est une oeuvre d'art chez Toqué. L'agencement des mets et des saveurs est le fruit d'une recherche perpétuelle pour des résultats qui sont simplement exquis.
Un souper à ce restaurant est toujours une expérience tout à fait mémorable."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
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"This is the number one restaurant in Montreal. Everything is perfect, the food, very sophisticated, the wine pairing or the wine list is wonderful and the service is professionnal and rfriendly at the same time. Can't miss it."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Food and service were truly outstanding. I don't mind paying top dollar when the level of these two attributes are off the scale. A great idea, that I have never experienced before at lunch, was the pairing of a wine with each service. That was a really creative and enjoyable extra benefit, which all three of us took advantage of. The only shortcoming was that the decor was a little too cold and stern."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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