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| - I visit Montreal a couple of times each year for business and I want to make my meals count. After reading all the rave reviews I've been meaning to try Le Robin Square since last year, but finally got my chance last night.
First of all, I'm not sure whether it's due to the weather or perhaps my dinnertime is earlier than most residents, but the restaurant was mostly empty on this Wednesday night at 6:30PM. I was immediately greeted and seated.
Looking at the menu, I was tempted to let everything but knew I no longer had the age nor the stomach to over indulge as I loved to do. Eventually I picked the Cream of Cauliflower soup, the Mac and Cheese, and the baked bread/cake pudding, along with a bottle of locally brewed beer.
The food was excellent. I've always had a fondness for cream-based soups and bisques, and it didn't disappoint. The flavor was savory with a bit of kick as they added a bit of homemade Tabasco sauce to it.
The mac and cheese was wonderful, with mounds of pulled pork/spiced ham on top and plenty of the earthy flavor from the truffle oil. Occasionally I'll get a bit of crunch from the sea salt that cut through the richness of the dish. I couldn't finish it but made sure I had it packed for the next day's lunch.
I also decided to get dessert despite being unable to finish my entree, and I'm glad I did! The bread/cake pudding was just sweet enough from the maple syrup and came with a bit of creme fresh which I could douse on my own. I used it all up, of course. It was a perfect ending to a great meal.
The service was excellent throughout. Everyone made sure that I was taken care of and happy every step of the way, and the waitress (who wasn't responsible for me) poured my beer for me whenever she noticed my glass getting low. I could not have asked for more.
Anyone who enjoys meticulously made good with excellent service couldn't do better than Le Robin Square in Montreal, IMO.
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