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| - We've spent the weekend in Montreal, and I really wanted to try a well regarded French restaurant while we are here. I narrowed it down to Bonaparte and Montreal Plaza, we ended up going to the former because we were staying near Old Montreal. We decided to try the tasting menu as it contained most of the dishes we wanted to try and the price was relatively reasonable for a 6 course menu (CAD 78). See below for the dishes we tried:
Lobster bisque enhanced with Ginger - my guy really liked this dish, I thought it was too creamy, but it was flavorful
Salad of mixed greens with pine nuts and parmesan cheese - I actually loved this dish, as weird as it might sound. It was a simple salad dish, but I loved the different type of greens and how well they complimented each other. Also, I appreciate how lightly they dressed the salad, as some places tend to get heavy-handed with the dressing. It goes to show a delicious tasting dish does not need to be complicated.
Duck foie gras crème brulée, sautéed apples - we were mixed on this dish. I loved it, he didn't. I am a huge fan of foie gras, and the technique of brulee-ing anything. Who doesn't love the crackle of caramelized sugar? I wasn't crazy about the cake-y type of bread that accompanied the dish, but the foie gras went well with the bread basket.
Shrimp and scallop harmony flavoured with vanilla - I thought this dish was just ok, it came with two pieces of shrimp and a piece of scallop. I thought the shrimps were a tad overcooked.
Mushroom raviolis perfumed with fresh sage - my favorite dish of the evening. The sage provided a wonderful flavor that pushed the dish from good to great. I loved how well the raviolis were cooked and the sauce had the perfect amount of creaminess.
Pear and tarragon sorbet - I could eat a whole tub of the sorbet, it was light yet flavorful. It was definitely a great palate cleanser
Duck breast flavoured with maple syrup and wild berries - I thought the duck was well flavored and perfectly medium rare, just like I asked for.
Roasted rack of lamb and port wine 'jus' - I normally love lamb, but was not a big fan of this one. The flavor was lacking. I thought it was interesting that they give you the same vegetables for all of the main courses.
Homemade Desserts - they had a trio of cakes (chocolate mousse, raspberry and cheesecake), as well as creme brulee. The only standout was the cheesecake, which was heavenly, if I had room, I would've ordered a whole slice of it.
I hate to say it, but the service was lackluster for this caliber of restaurant. I had to track down the waiter a few times just to refill my water glass, yet he was pretty fast in offering me another glass of wine. Also, I really wanted coffee with my dessert, but had to track down someone again to inquire about the coffee after I've already finished my dessert. To be fair, it was a packed dining room the night I was there, but I have a different expectation for a formal sit down place like this one. Overall, I think it was a great experience, I've enjoyed most of the dishes in the tasting menu, and it was definitely worth it to try it once. I definitely recommend it if you are in town.
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