Île Flottante

Name: Île Flottante
Address: 176, Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC, Canada, H2T2L3
Telephone: (514) 278-6854
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1846 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

International

Top tags:

Seasonal tasting menus for $110 per person (excludes taxes and service)
Wine pairing available for 65$ (excludes taxes and service)
Please contact the restaurant for details from Wednesday to Saturday as of 4 pm.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
International, Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(514) 278-6854
Website
http://www.restaurantileflottante.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Murray Smith

Location
176, Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T2L3
Neighbourhood
Mile End
Cross Street
De l'Esplanade & Waverly
Parking Details
Street parking, paid and unpaid
Public Transit
Metro Rosemont or Metro Laurier Bus 55 St-Laurent, stop at St-Viateur Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montreal / Quebec
Innovative
Montreal / Quebec
Good for special occasions
Montreal / Quebec
Vegetarian-friendly
Montreal
Innovative
Montreal
Great for fine wines
Montreal
Good for special occasions
Montreal
Vegetarian-friendly

1,846 Reviews

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gurrlfenix1
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful People serving Beautiful Food If using a taxi , give yourself plenty of time
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing and well explained and presented. Quality value ratio is great considering the location in the Mile-End. We did not take wine pairing but were recommended great wine bottles. We went as a group of 6 but could only hear the person next to us ( loud ambiant music).
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolument exquis du début à la fin. Nous reviendrons assurément!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Je suis allée au restaurant Ile Flottante pour fêter un anniversaire. L'accueil a été très chaleureux et sympathique avec une attention à l'arrivée pour la personne qui fêtait son anniversaire et à la fin avec une petit bougie sur le dessert. Les plats étaient excellents, du début à la fin. Peu de choix de vins au verre, c'est dommage. Ambiance cosy et agréable. Le service bon au global, mais irrégulier car les serveurs ont changé durant la soirée. Par contre, comme j'avais lu dans d'autres commentaires, l'expérience est beaucoup trop longue: plus de 3 heures pour 6 plats...
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Food was delicate and delicious, in small portions, but the wine pairing was not optimal, despite spectacular story telling. The overall value was moderate: the dégustation menu with wine pairing ended up at $200 per head.
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NathalieB
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience!! My favorite place to celebrate special occasions in a cozy yet not pretentious environment. Lovely staff and great service! It is pricey, but absolutely worth it!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing culinary experience from start to finish it was a 6 course perfection. They accommodated my food allergies with ease and everything was delicious. The service was fantastic and the wine pairings were a beautiful voyage around the world.
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BernardJr
Montreal
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vraiment très bien! Serveuses et sommelière super enthousiastes. Repas sur environ 2 heures, bien balancé et très jolie. Prix tout à fait adéquat pour la qualité et le service. Dans mes top 5 à Montréal.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nourriture excellente, service très aimable et connaisseur ! Le cadre pourrait être mieux, mais le service et la nourriture valent absolument le détour !
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SairaD
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed. The food was creative and delicious.
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SylvieL
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
C'est mon restaurant préféré à Montréal et j'ai fait tous les meilleurs ou presque. Les plats sont tout simplement incroyables. Le chef Sean Murray Smith est vraiment un artiste et magicien à la fois, lui et toute son équipe nous offre rien de moins qu'une expérience culinaire complète et harmonieuse du début à la fin. Chaque bouchée est une explosion de saveurs et chaque moment à l'île n'est que du bonheur! Merci à toute l'équipe !
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AndersA
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very interesting and experimental experience. Dishes focuses on vegetables rather than the meat. I think I had a rainforest at one point
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SofiaT
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ile Flottante was an unforgettable experience! I am lucky to have travelled and eaten at some of the best restaurants in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. My experience at Ile Flottante easily surpassed any starred restaurant I've been. The food was a delight surprise at every stage, with flavours, presentation and an authentic touch. Seven dishes were brought in by the team and paired with an excellent choice of wines. The staff was incredible, interactive and easily approachable. I want to thank everyone in the restaurant who made my special occasion and celebration with a special friend an experience to remember. I loved the atmosphere as well!! Magic is in the kitchen and around it. Well done!! I believe you will keep up the fantastic work, and I wish you all the recognition you deserve. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent repas, comme toujours! Merci à Nada pour toutes ces années de service exceptionnel!
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tinolaprise
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic culinary experience, the most unique I’ve ever tried! Every meal paired with its wine was meticulously prepared and explained. The atmosphere is perfect. Only good things about this place!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Très bon rapport qualité prix Service impeccable et sans prétention. Des plats qui font voyager et flotter … ;) et l’accord avec vin est bien réalisé. À vos agendas!
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BrianB
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The tasting menu and wine pairings were divine. This is high-end cuisine at its best. While the tasting menu is a surprise, they call you ahead of time to ask about dietary restrictions and preferences. The tasting menus, which include expert preparations of vegetables, can include meat and seafood… or simply vegetarian or vegan preparations. The Irish sommelière, Fiona, was trained in France and is highly skilled, bilingual, and so personable! I loved the beet and beef tartare, the expertly prepared scallops, the brie & truffle infused foam, the duck magret, the grilled mushrooms, the butter & bread course with a grilled cob of corn, the grape salad and the perfectly paired five pours of wine (sparkling, sake, reds & sherry). The restaurant’s padded pub chairs are not very comfortable and the (cold) marble tables lack tableclothes, so the decor is casual (as is the dress code). A credit card number is required for booking a reservation. The food is among the best in Montreal and well worth a visit for those of us who appreciate the artistry of fine cuisine and special-import international wines. Six-course dinner for two, including five wine pairings: $478, including tip.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
what an experience! the food was delicious, playful, and cohesive. the service was outstanding, and the dimly lit dining room made for the perfect ambiance. undoubtedly one of montreals best restaurants.
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Franck
Ottawa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Ambiance et service sympas. Les plats manquent cruellement d’équilibre et de cohésion c’est dommage. Accorder truffe / basilic / navet / canard / jus fruits rouge n’était pas à mon goût. Ni la mousse au brie (très salée) et les tuiles caramel (tres sucrées). Pareil pour le dessert sucré-salé, avec glace pop-corn trop salée pour moi. Entre deux plats carnés, on vous servira un plat vegan. Why not mais la encore cela manque de cohésion. L’accord met et vin respectable mais seulement 2 petites gorgées par verre c'est très très cheap sérieusement. Expérience très ordinaire, ne justifiant pas le tarif très élevé à mon avis.
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VikieR
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was beautiful to look at, the service was warm, the wine tasting menu was excellent. However, the food was ecclectic, as expected, but we found ourselves confused with the flavor presented. It's a fun experience to do to once. Thank you.
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Fyrish
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent 👌 6 course tasting menu plus wine pairing.
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Kiki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were just wonderful- professional and welcoming, the atmosphere was cozy and warm and the food was outstanding. We loved that it was a journey of fun discovery through each of the courses which were creative, innovative and delicious. We’re excited to return!
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SuzyR
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy and warm atmosphere, everyone is nice and welcoming . Food is superb
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Sylvie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Une fantastique et délicieuse soirée ! Nous avons adoré. La nourriture, la présentation des plats, un service efficace et attentionné, les conseils avisés et les découvertes que nous a permis la sympathique sommelière : bravo !!! Seul bémol, une tablée bruyante à nos côtés, mais rien pour entacher notre expérience gastronomique.
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Richard
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repas exceptionnel. Service à la fois professionnel et décontracté. Soirée super agréable!
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AWong
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I found this restaurant highly recommend during my research on the food scene in Montreal. It's centrally located and easy to get to. It was a 6 course meal and set. They do ask if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies (they had called and asked again in person). The staff is all friendly, attentive (but not overly) and knowledgeable with great recommendations. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there and it was definitely an experience.
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Anonymous
Cincinnati
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very poor for the cost of the tasting menu. Our second dish, (bread, butter and an ear of corn) didn't seem to have a cohesive element. The duck we were served could hardly be chewed. The scallops were well prepared but again, the rest of the dish didn't flow. We added a wine flight to our meal and the sommelier acted like she was insulted when we asked to see the name of the wine for a future purchase. For one glass, she poured and said she'd return later to describe the wine and never returned. Although the staff was attentive and friendly, the food just didn't meet the standard expected of a chef's tasting menu.
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Meluo
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant. WOld recommend for special occasion with significant other. The food is amazing, the presentation is beautiful.
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MaximeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Merci pour l’excellent service. Je n’hésiterai pas à recommander à mes proches. À bientôt
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing tasting menu. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable with her wine paring, came by and took her time to explain every wine to each table! Service was great, hospitality 100%, extremely worth it for the price as well! Must visit when you are in Montreal!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Of the restaurants I've been to recently, this one is the most recommended. The dishes are unique and have rich tastes. The recommended wine pairings were great. The atmosphere and service are impeccable.
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NiceCell
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a beaucoup aimé notre soirée. À refaire n'importe quand
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Kash
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious especially with the wine pairing. The staff is awesome and the whole experience was above our expectations. This is not just a restaurant you go to have dinner, it is an experience!
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basj02
Ottawa
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu dégustation. Nous avons apprécié chacun des services, plus particulièrement l'avant-dernier (pré dessert) qui fut un grand plaisir pour nos papilles gustatives. Nous avons reçu un excellent service du personnel. Si vous n'êtes pas pressés (la durée totale du repas fut d'environ 2 heures et 15 minutes), nous vous recommandons cet endroit !
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DavidM
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
C'est ma troisième fois à ce restaurant. Encore une fois, le repas en 6 services était absolument délicieux et magnifique. Le service était très bon. Chapeau bien levé à la sommelière, qui nous a impressionnés par l'étendue de ses connaissances en plus d'être une personne fort agréable à rencontrer. J'ai bien hâte d'y retourner!
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MargeryW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, creative 6-course dinner! Every dish was beautiful and delicious, but expertly served by knowledgeable, personable staff. We also enjoyed the wine pairing of unique wines that were new to us and complimentary to each dish. A truly memorable meal and dining experience. Highly recommend!
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Jocelyne
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
C'était une expérience extraordinaire! Accord mets et vins excellent! Le service était super! Je recommande ce resto!
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MichaelL
Chicago
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice. Price fixed menu, didn’t feel it was worth the price. Two people, relatively inexpensive bottle of wine- tax & tip $400
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Lena
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lived up to the hype. Top tier dining in an unpretentious, relaxed setting. What's not to like!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a gem. The food is always beautifully (artfully) prepared and delicious, though the menu changes regularly. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job pairing the wine with the food. I’ve been coming here for years whenever I’m in Montreal and it is always a highlight of my trip. If i had time for only one meal in Montreal, this restaurant would be my choice. The venue is intimate and can be noisy, which would be my only criticism, but would never keep me from enjoying this culinary adventure.
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Île Flottante is rated 4.7 stars by 1846 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

176, Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T2L3

Additional information

Cross Street
De l'Esplanade & Waverly
Neighbourhood
Mile End
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
International, Vegan, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street parking, paid and unpaid
Public Transit
Metro Rosemont or Metro Laurier Bus 55 St-Laurent, stop at St-Viateur Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Murray Smith
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantileflottante.com/
Phone number
(514) 278-6854

Île Flottante

Make a reservation

Additional information

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