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Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
Cleanliness: 5/5
Price: $$$$
Hubby and I saved the best for last; we visited Toqué! as a final finale of our Montreal lives in January before moving away. We didn't mean to save Toqué! for last... it happened as a coincidence and I'm glad we got to visit the restaurant before leaving.
We made a reservation through Opentable and let the restaurant know beforehand that (1) we were going to have the Tasting menu, and (2) that I was pregnant so I had dietary restrictions. Toqué! called us prior to our reservation to confirm our dinner.
Because we told the restaurant we would be having the Tasting menu, our server didn't bring us the menu. He just confirmed my dietary restrictions (no raw fish, pasteurized eggs, meat well-cooked, etc.) and our night's dinner started soon after.
Before we started our tasting menu, complimentary bread was brought out. Nothing too fancy here. Because the tasting menu always changes, I'm pretty sure my pictures are a little outdated given that it's Summer now; however, the quality and creativity in the dishes are always consistent, so I hope my pictures below help you get a feeling of how the tasting menu is like overall.
The quality of each dish was amazing! As the first course featured a raw scallop, mine was altered by having it cooked through while my hubby's was kept raw. Oh how I wish I could have the original dish... nonetheless, cooked or not, it was still delicious and creative! The texture of the salmon in the second dish was phenomenal.
I'm not sure what Course 3 was- I forget. However the fourth and fifth courses (the meats/mains) were very delicious. Course 4 was beef while Course 5 was lamb. Again, mine were all cooked at least medium well (no blood) and frankly, it was still very delicious. I tend to not eat steaks when they're cooked more than medium, but I decided to try it and I'm glad I did. If I hadn't, I would've missed out on an amazing culinary experience! Toqué! has substitutions for all dietary restrictions, be it vegetarian, pregnancy, etc., so make sure to let your server know beforehand to fully enjoy your meal.
Our last desserts were different because it contained alcohol. Mine was truly interesting but very delicious. Olive cake with black sesame seeds! It was a total eye opener for me, and I think both hubby and I enjoyed my dessert a little more than his main dessert. The plating was also visually very appealing and it tasted just as good if not better than how it looked.
Last but not least- petit fours with tea. Having already had two desserts each, we didn't finish our petit fours. The house made jelly and caramels were nice and refreshing while not being overly sweet.
All the servers at Toque! during our dinner were very helpful and friendly. I appreciated how the restaurant took in my dietary restrictions seriously from Openable and didn't need a reminder when we visited. Each dish was brought out perfectly and they were also very quick to clean off and prepare our tables for the next dish. Our glasses were never left empty, and certainly no one poured still water in my sparkling water glass (I know, some restaurants do! to this day).
Our dinner experience at Toqué! was by far one of the best encounters we've ever had not only in Montreal but all of Canada. It's not ranked #1 Restaurant in Canada for no reason! The food was immaculate, quite perfect in my opinion, and the service we received was also incomparable. All the small things were noted and taken care of, something I definitely expect at a fine dining restaurant like Toqué. If you ever get a chance to visit the restaurant, we highly recommend the tasting menu as it's simply a unique creative experience you won't regret taking!
The restaurant offers Table d'hôte for lunch for a more affordable option. À la carte is also available for dinner.
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