This is one of the most acclaimed french bistros in Montreal and it looks like one has walked into one of the bistros in 1980s. The decor and ambience is exceptionally preserved from that era.
Having said that, it is not a romantic place- the tables are set too close together, it is a very loud place and the menu choices are very limited and rigid.
This establishment requires reservation and we got a table at 9:30 pm. I hate going to restaurants after 8pm as the servers seem to be exhausted and over worked and it seems like a task to ask them questions about the menu or wine! Plus the best desserts are sold out!!
Anyhow, we were there- shown to our table which was soo close to 2 other tables. We had 3 servers- one to take our order, another to serve and refill bread, butter and pickles ! And another one to get our food.
There are not many vegetarian or chicken based options here. So we ordered a spaghetti, a soup and a thai cauliflower dish. Lets say, we were hungry and the food was hot and the wine was good!
I have had better food at other places in Montreal and this place just did not cut for me, inspite of all the hoopla!