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Île Flottante, Montréal, QC
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Île Flottante

CAN$51 and over
International
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Île Flottante

4.6
CAN$51 and over
International
Mile End

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
We offer a tasting menu where preference is given to vegetables, as well as a selection of meat and seafood. Our aim is to create a meal that reflects a balance of flavors and draws on the styles and inspirations of our kitchen.

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions you may have.

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Executive chef: Sean Murray Smith

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Sean Murray Smith’s vegetable-centric tasting menu spotlights Quebec’s homegrown bounty through exquisite presentations and diverse cooking styles. Winter may offer dishes like flank steak with 1608 Charlevoix cheese flan, while summer could feature halibut poached in caper butter. Rotating wine pairings and creative cocktails ensure intriguing sips throughout the year.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 278-6854
  • Website
    http://www.restaurantileflottante.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    176, Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T2L3
  • Neighborhood
    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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Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 2,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Innovative

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Good for special occasions

  • Montreal

    Innovative

  • Montreal

    Good for special occasions

  • Montreal

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Île Flottante offers a remarkable dining experience with a creative tasting menu featuring seasonal ingredients. While the "outstanding service" and expertly paired wines by Fiona are highlights, some diners noted the meal's extended duration. The ambiance is inviting, though occasionally noisy. Overall, it's a "must-visit" spot in Montreal for culinary enthusiasts.

2,013 Reviews

  1. Olivier

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    C'est délicat de donner 3 étoiles à un restaurant tel que l'Île Flottante, mais lorsque je réserve dans un restaurant de ce calibre, j'attends une expérience exceptionnelle et malheureusement - contrairement aux deux premières fois où j'étais venu - ça n'a pas été le cas. Les plats étaient très inégales, voire pour le premier très ordinaire... Lors de la venue de la sommelière, un de nos invités a demandé une proposition de vin qu'il n'a pas apprécié, mais il ne lui en a pas été proposé de second, ce qui nous a étonné. Encore une fois, l'Ile flottante est un excellent restaurant, nous avons juste eu une mauvaise expérience, ce qui, à ce niveau de prix, est toujours décevant.

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  2. Aditya

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience - I went for my birthday and they made it an unforgettable night.

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  3. Andrew

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A welcoming staff served superb dishes with thoughtful wine pairings. Each course was artfully constructed and rich in varied flavors. Will return!

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  4. Félix

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le qualité/prix du menu dégustation me semble de loin supérieur aux aitres restaurants de ce style. Le service est incroyable, le « staff » ne semble pas avoir un roulement fou et se comporte comme une famille, ce qui semble un signe de bonnes conditions qui se reflètent dans la qualite du service. Comme on dit colloquialenent: « gros spot! »

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  5. DHRUV

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent date night spot, the staff is cordial and friendly. The ambience is pretty an amazing date night spot. We had the 7 course vegetarian which includes 5 savory and 2 sweet. 3 of the savory course were scrumptuous. The other 2 almost felt like an afterthought(steamed eggplant to mimic probably a fish or seafood). The pre desert course was to die for but the main desert was average at best. Overall it was still a value for money for the 7 course being offered.

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  6. Matt

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful creative food. I will be thinking about the mushroom dish they served for a while. Extremely friendly and attentive staff as well. The menu does take a few hours but is paced well so it didn't feel slow.

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  7. Shanie

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mon restaurant préféré à Montréal. Je recommande fortement.

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  8. Henry

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience, excellent service, creative dishes. First time in Montreal and I found this gem. Gonna visit again next time in the town.

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  9. Franck

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience, attention to detail for presentation, creative dishes that all blew my expectations out of the water. Had been waiting for years to try this restaurant and its an instantaneous favourite in town

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  10. Fleur

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After 11 years of going at least 3 times a year at l’Ile Flottante (or its previous iteration Les Deux Singes de Montarvie), this is still by far our favourite Montreal restaurant. Amazing food and service, at a really reasonable price point for the quality.

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FAQs

Île Flottante is rated 4.6 stars by 2013 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Île Flottante restaurant

Île Flottante

4.6
CAN$51 and over
International
Mile End

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Île Flottante

176, Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T2L3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    De l'Esplanade & Waverly
  • Neighborhood
    Mile End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fusion / Eclectic, Farm-to-table
  • 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
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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