Toqué! - Montreal, Quebec

While I appreciate their service and surprise dish and dessert from the chef, the food itself is way overpriced compared with other unknown restaurants hidden in the neighborhoods. As some people commented, the ingredients and flavors don’t come to a harmony. Nothing really impresses me except the price. If you ... enjoy the service more than the food itself, yes, but definitely not for foodies who cares more about having good food. Read more

Le Toque earns their high marks. The three of us chose from the ala carte menu. We split four first courses and had our own entrees. The presentation was well done. We all enjoyed everything we ordered. The service was attentive and helpful. Timing was not rushed. We had a ... leisurely dinner and a wonderful time. Would highly recommend! I’ve traveled > 5 M miles across Europe, Asia and the US and I will remember Le Toque. Great job Team Le Toque. Read more

Nostalgia is often wasted energy. Twenty years ago we had a fabulous dinner at Toqué. We should have let our memory remain in 2004. Tonight’s meal was the most expensive of our vacation and one of the worst. For $420 Canadian with a 20% tip, the cheque ... was highway robbery. The space had not changed much since 2004 and was dated. What was ahead of its time twenty years ago is now behind the times. Again, we sat at the bar, but we might as been at a two top. The staff was professional, but they reserved their warmth and friendliness for the local French speakers. Camaraderie was around us, but never directed to us. Americans, caveat emptor. Menu offerings read well, sounded great, and looked nice, but the dishes themselves lacked harmony. The asparagus with lobster appetizer was the best taste of the night. My Foie Gras Terrine was a simple pâté accompanied by some discordant jelly and strawberries. It was served with one stingy piece of toasted bread. Walleye, described as such: “Seared walleye confit fennel, fiddlehead, swiss chard stuffed with oyster, pak choï, gremolata, green garlic and smoked butter sauce” was a mess. While the walleye was cooked well, it was bland, and the Swiss chard, and greens overwhelmed the mild taste of the fish. The chef was using seasonable ingredients without thinking of the gestalt of the dish. Nothing went well together. The “Cavatelli with grilled lobster and mushrooms, roasted garlic purée, dulse, asparagus, hazelnut, mizuna purée, Parmigiano Reggiano mousse 68” lacked any harmony. The combination of the ingredients made no sense as a whole. Three out of four dishes were bad. Service was haphazard. We didn’t know who our bartender or server was. Pacing was off with too long of a wait between the appetizers and entrees. Our dinner was not good, and the experience was sad. I yearned for Monarque, L’Express, and Lawrence. With two glasses of wine, two cocktails, the total bill was over $400. I felt fleeced. Read more

Went for lunch, amazing food and service, surprised me positively. Had an off-menu lobster/asparagus dish (very good), a pasta dish with mushrooms and other stuff (strong woodsy flavor that I loved), and a maple-based dessert (amazing). They have good optional wine pairings in the lunch table d’hote menu with half-glass ... or full-glass options which is great if you don’t want to drink too much, and unlike most high-end wine pairings worldwide, these actually pair well with the dishes. Will probably come back for the dinner menu next time I’m in town. Read more

I had an incredible 3-hour experience with their 7-course tasting menu! My favorites were the beef steak, quail, and two desserts. The beef and quail were exceptionally tender, and the accompanying sauces were bursting with flavor. Both dishes had a divine aroma when they arrived. Even though I’m not usually a ... fan of sweet dishes, I thoroughly enjoyed their desserts. They struck a perfect balance, not overly sweet, and the sorbet with sponge cake combination was delightful. The meal began with a brown butter mousse amuse-bouche, followed by the sea urchin as the first course. While the brown butter mousse was delicious, the sea urchin lacked a bit of its distinctive flavor for my taste. Unfortunately, the complimentary bread was served cold and didn’t make much of an impression compared to the other outstanding dishes. The service was fantastic. They efficiently cleaned our table, and water and wine refills were prompt. However, I found the ambiance to be a bit noisy compared to Europea, where I had dined previously. Overall, it was a memorable night at this restaurant. Read more