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| - Montreal's bistro scene is a bit overloaded - two years ago this place would have gotten 5 stars but the total overload of French restos in the Plateau is starting to fatigue everyone. They're all generally good but they're so similar, they're starting to blend into one another.
Cocagne, in particular, has a really open, light layout. There's lots of space but it's no cavernous and impersonal. The decor is simple and elegant - red accents throughout, dark wood, and some really colorful striking artwork adds the right ambience.
The service is great - the two waiters were extremely friendly and very verbose in their descriptions of everything offered. We went with some lamb ravioli, roasted piglet, roasted fowl, and chocolate/hazelnut cake. Everything was perfectly done, nicely presented, and delicious. The bill came to a predictable $160 for two, including wine, and that's sort of the theme here - predictable, good bistro fare.
Overall, nothing too risque - Cocagne is just a good, simple, solid experience. I would definitely go back.
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