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Bonaparte, Montréal, QC

Bonaparte

4.8
4.8
3764 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

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  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Traditional French

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (514) 844-4368

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Kamal Abdul

  • Private party facilities

    La Verrière, private room for a maximum capacity of 20 people

  • Private party contact

    Martin Bédard: (514) 844-4368

  • Neighborhood

    Old Montreal

  • Cross street

    Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame

  • Parking details

    Three private parking lots nearby

  • Public transit

    Place D'Armes Metro station

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 3,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Romantic

  • Montreal / Quebec

    French

  • Montreal

    Best Ambiance

  • Montreal

    Romantic

  • Montreal

    French

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  1. francesb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful spot! We were celebrating our daughter's 19th birthday, the service, the food, absolutely everything was perfect!
  2. BogdanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning vintage place. Waiters and waitresses were always respectful and happy to serve. The food was absolutely incredible. Everything was flavourful and creative. Service was outstanding. Overall, it was fantastic! I would recommend this place to anyone to come try it out for a fancier dinner!
  3. JoyJ

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service (by George)! Good wine selection with the tasting menu 🙂
  4. DanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    George was an absolute pleasure to meet and serve us. Everything from the service to the food was excellent. Would highly recommend your restaurant and George to anyone.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our waitress, she was wine knowledgeable
  6. DonaldM

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Unfortunately we had a poor experience. We chose the tasting menu with the wine pairing. They didn’t go well together. On a positive note they did want to hear our comments and truly listened.
  7. jtyl

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The two entries that we ordered are good 6-7 out of 10. But the main dishes are too salty. The food isn’t that good, but the service, and price are fair.
  8. James

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was an excellent experience with outstanding wait staff and excellent wine list.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We went for our wedding anniversary. Lovely seating in the window.
  10. FrankF

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gourmands take note... Bonaparte is not to be missed. All five of us had an amazing 6-course tasting menu with wine pairings specific to the food each of us ordered. Every bite was sumptuous. The wine pairings were amazing. DO NOT MISS this every special culinary experience. Even though we live in San Diego, we will be back again soon!
  11. CLBC5

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time we arrived until we left, everyone was exceedingly pleasant and welcoming. We were not rushed, and the food was exquisite.
  12. KennethV

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the tasting menu- each course better than the last.
  13. LunaM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    nice service with great food and wine wish to visit again
  14. FrankB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! Took the wine pairing menu and everything was delicious.
  15. Evef

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous service and amazing food and drink!!! Best experience!!!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! The waiter was very professional, friendly, nice! Food was delicious! And the atmosphere was just amazing. I highly recommend this place! Will definitely come back to this place!
  17. DianaC

    Manitoba

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Attentive service. One of our favourite restaurants in Canada
  18. DonnaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The service was excellent. The ambiance was charming.
  19. DRoth58

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was outstanding. Great location in Old Montreal. Great service. A little pricey but I would go back for the food!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool place with great food and French experience!
  21. KateL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was delicious! Especially the chicken and Brie
  22. SarahThompson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at Restaurant Bonaparte was phenomenal. From the minute we entered the restaurant we were treated with exceptional service. The ambiance was romantic, intimate and comfortable. We shared ahead of time that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to make it special. They sat us in what we believe was the best seat in the house, at a window overlooking the gorgeous streets of Old Montreal and tucked in a quiet corner. We enjoyed the tasting menu with wine pairing and everything was delicious. It was an array of flavors, all complementing each other from one to the next. The wine pairings were perfect and truly heightened the experience. We especially enjoyed the mushroom ravioli, filet mignon and lobster stew. For dessert we were even treated to a variety of delicious treats with a sparkler to celebrate the occasion! We dined for over four hours and never felt rushed. We were catered to with kindness and care. We will remember this experience for years to come and hope to return again - from start to finish we rate our time at Bonaparte with FIVE STARS. No complaints, only happy memories!
  23. JonasP

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the atmosphere were excellent. We really enjoyed the dining experience, and would certainly return.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was excellent and we were remarking on how great the service was - until someone (who seemed like the owner) sat down at the table next to us and three servers only paid attention to him. We had our dessert menu for 15 min before someone came back to ask if we wanted anything, and most of the desserts take another 20 minutes to make. Bad ending to an otherwise great meal.
  25. GabeG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food and ambiance were excellent, but I feel that the restaurant should market itself as a fancy upscale formal destination. I felt uncomfortable not wearing a jacket as the dining room and decor was screaming for one. This is one of the finer restaurants in Montreal.
  26. PeterB

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Theatre menu was terrific. staff outstanding
  27. cherylr

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic pre-theatre dinner, expertly prepared, and utterly delicious. Excellent and professional service.
  28. PaulR

    New England

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal with top notch service in a comfortable and elegant setting. We will be sure to return the next time we visit Montreal.
  29. AnneC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting Montréal , food was outstanding and our waiter steered us in the right direction with our choices, excellent waiter
  30. KnightRunner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once a year, on my birthdate, I take myself to have a very special meal, sky's the limit. Unfortunately, I was not able to keep with my tradition during the periods that the restaurants were forced to close due to Covid. I made my list if where I was going to take myself and after reviewing their menu, this was where I decided upon. I've been here before (many years ago) and remembered it was top notch. I was not disappointed. Everything from the ambience, staff, service, food, presentation and room were esquisite. I was surprised that they all knew it was my birthday. I had 2 orders of their creme brulée and pan seared foie gras, then the magret de canard. I savored every bite! Thanks to everyone at Bonaparte, I had an awesome birthday!
  31. WendyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed it we only had a miscommunication about wine tasting but after that all good
  32. LucieF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Il a juste manqué la présentation des plats ! Merci
  33. BevP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the warm welcome, the thoroughly professional bartender, delicious salad and wonderful duck prepared to perfection. A delightful evening that will tempt us to return.
  34. IsabelleT

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tous les plats étaient vraiment excellents! Il y avait beaucoup d’efforts pour avoir des mélanges de saveurs ainsi que de couleurs vraiment bons!
  35. LindaL

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second attempt at a review, in case I failed to save/send the other. We were delighted with Bonaparte and its attentive team of staff. The timing of service was impeccable; the wine list is extensive; our appetizers and mains were excellent. The execution of the soufflé was a work of art; it is the best we have ever seen. We followed our server's suggestion and shared it; it was perfect for two. We look forward to exploring more of the menu on a return visit.
  36. Cici

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    We were greeted very warmly by one and seated by another very friendly gentleman. The ambiance is quite nice and we had a table by the window. It was a bit cold given the extreme cold outside though. I was pleasantly surprise when the waiter offered us a damp warm hand towel as soon as we sat down. A nice touch. The menu is a little on the expensive side but of quality and a nice variety. I was a little disappointed when my kir mousseux glass came half filled with bubbles; I tried mentioning it to the waiter but he didn’t catch on to my comment. I think one should pour it such as to not give half wine half bubble. Later, the same waiter cut me off mid sentence as I was talking about the menu to say he’d be back with the drinks first, he surely didn’t mean to but it felt abrupt and uncomfortable. I thought maybe he was nervous and felt busy…He was otherwise polite and pleasant. The accompanying vegetables to my duck confite were minimalist, gourmet style therefor artistically plated. I appreciate that but someone who has a big appetite would not. I rated the noise level average simply because there was an infant close by (I love babies so I didn’t mind) as well as a table of 5 or 6 in the middle of the room and one women was a loud talker. Nothing the restaurant can do of course other than seat large groups less central. I definitely recommend the Bonaparte and would love to return some day.
  37. PaulJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a salad with different types of lettuce, endive and radicchio and a lovely salad dressing - just the right amount of dressing. This was followed by a classic beef tartare done to my taste. I ended with an apple pie. My husband had the potage St-Germain then the duck cooked to his liking. Superb food in a relaxing atmosphere.
  38. teddy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a lovely incredible dinner together at Bonaparte. I was nervous about my restaurant choice for some reason, but I absolutely had no need to be! It was a very posh occasion for us and I'm sure we stuck out like sore thumbs but our waiter and the rest of the staff was so kind and treated us so well, the food was delicious (I especially loved the rabbit pastry appy) and had duck as a main which was beyond delicious. Also the key lime pie we had for desert was actually insane with the most delicious meringe!! I loved the orchids on the table too.... Definitely go if you're looking for a romantic and special moment with a loved one <3
  39. JeffK

    Montreal

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the service and ambience were all great. We will definitely go back soon.
  40. JoshR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, best steak I’ve ever had. Staff was so professional and nice. Definitely coming back!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bonaparte using the Order Online button. Bonaparte also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 844-4368.

Bonaparte is rated 4.8 stars by 3764 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Bonaparte

443 rue St-Francois-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2T1

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame

  • Neighborhood

    Old Montreal

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Traditional French

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Three private parking lots nearby

  • Public transit

    Place D'Armes Metro station

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Kamal Abdul

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (514) 844-4368

  • Private party facilities

    La Verrière, private room for a maximum capacity of 20 people

  • Private party contact

    Martin Bédard: (514) 844-4368

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