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Boris Bistro
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
23 reviews for Boris Bistro
Review Highlights
"Did I mention the duck fat french fries."
(in 7 reviews)
"Great patio, but some smokers."
(in 11 reviews)
"A beautiful outdoor patio under canopy tops."
(in 3 reviews)
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23 reviews in English
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Review from Tara F.
Montréal, QC
8/12/2011
Summertime means Montrealer's become terasse-junkies, and Boris Bistro offers one of the best terasses in the city. The enchanting patio is enclosed behind an ivy-covered entrance, making the place seem almost like a secret hideaway.
The cocktail list is original and extensive and the service is outstanding.
The food is decent, though the only truly impressive dish was the french fries cooked in duck fat and the bison steak.
It's hard not to give a place with such an impressive terasse 5 stars, but the food brings the caliber down a notch. Come here for drinks!Listed in: Mirror mirror on the wall,…
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Review from Brian C.
Montréal, QC
8/8/2011
Very cool place. The outdoor patio is one
of the nicest spots in Montreal. Had dinner on a Saturday night. Food was
excellent and service was friendly and attentive. Duck risotto was a standout and all of the three courses we had were very very good. About $70-$80 per person all in with few glasses of wine each. Far from
cheap, but, a good value considering the total package of food and ambiance. -
Review from Karine L.
6/28/2011
Super nice outdoor patio! Lots of place!
Be careful to the women wearing nice fancy stiletto, there is small gravel on the patio area.
The food was great, had the "veau au lait du quebec"
It was great and reminded me of short ribs
The service was a little slow but that's ok
Nice food and wine selection.
My coup de coeur was the patatas bravas ailoli....the potatoes were ok, little saggy.
Would go again for the outdoor setting -
Review from John A.
Boris Bistro is fun, and it really is bistroesque. They have a wonderful patio to sit outdoors during the summer months. I've found also during the summer exclusively they offer a table d'hôte service during lunch. If it is a nice day out, I'd make a reservation.
I'm a repeat customer for lunch. My favorite dish is the salmon tartar. You get two distinct variations with some baguette. I've also tried the duck risotto which is extremely tasty as well.
It's a bit slow, so don't go if you are in a hurry. Even though it is a bit sluggish, the food is delicious and the service is friendly.
Lunch will run about $20 per person. -
Review from Avitania B.
Toronto, ON
5/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good food, but the service was a little off; perhaps because it was a busy Saturday night, or because the server was having a bad night. Either way, it was a little off-putting. However, the food was pretty good -- especially the braised duck with polenta (topped with bacon -- what what!). With that said, it's not the best meal in the area, but Boris Bistro certainly has the best patio.
Listed in: Vive Montréal!
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Review from Joshua P.
7/23/2011
Excellent outdoor oasis in the middle of the city. The food was good - fries cooked in duck fat, yummm - and the service was pleasant, but its the outdoor patio that makes this place special. Great for an afternoon umbra on a hot day.
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Review from Dan G.
10/1/2010
One of the best meals that we had in town.
A beautiful outdoor patio under canopy tops. Even better, they had smoking and non smoking sections, which I learned later in my trip are a must. Excellent, helpful service, and inexpensive prices. I had the Lamb shank confit, tomato sauce and creamy polenta. It was succulent and just fell off the bone. Kris had the Mahi-mahi on crispy vegetables served with jasmine rice and loved it. We also split an order of the duck fat fries, which were good.
A great meal in a nice setting. Highly recommended. -
Review from Kyle H.
7/21/2011
Really good spot in old Montreal. The $$ is a stretch, I'd put it more at the $$$ level but it's totally worth it. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. The grilled Bison was fantastic, arguably better than any steak filet I've ever had.
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Review from Jacqueline M.
6/10/2010
Average service, middle-of-the-road food, pretty atmosphere.
Salmon tartare was simple, subtle, scruptious. Pomme frites in duck fat were perfectly done and grease-free. Main courses were unremarkable however. We had some braised meat dish with bacon that was too shy on the bacon and virtually bereft of the braise/sauce.
This is a place to go if you want to:
(A) dine outside under a calming canopy of trees in in the midst of bustling downtown Montreal (once inside, the buzz of the city is virtually inperceptable)
(B) you want to go out for a romantic, yet somewhat communal date; the tables are intimately placed around thee expansive veranda
(C) you have clients to take out (plenty of room for larger parties)
(D) you want to people watch (tourists, attractive servers, sexy Canadians!!!)
Great location too. Just off old town (Vieux Montreal) which means within walking distance of cobblestone streets sprinkled with cafes, nightclubs, and historic escapes. -
Review from SG D.
8/2/2010 1 Check-in Here
Loved the outdoor seating. Perfect with a nice glass of wine. The food was average...the portion sizes were really small, and not worth the $$$. Had the sage ravioli, and the grilled salmon; both of which were average.
The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. Other than that, nothing too memorable. -
Review from Wino K.
9/6/2009
French Fries fried in duck fat. Need I say more? Oh, and cute waiters too.
Fantastic patio spot for lunch that's mostly local young professionals. Great wines by the glass. I had an amazing duck confit sandwich with thinly sliced celery and apple on sliced bread that I believe had chestnuts in it. Really unique and delicious.
Did I mention the duck fat french fries? -
Review from Candice B.
7/8/2009
I was so attracted to Boris Bistro the minute we walked by on our first night out in Montreal. It looked like an old building that had nothing left but the facade, where through a gate you can see a courtyard full of chairs, tables and giant umbrellas confined by the two tall buildings on each side. The night is serene, lights twinkling, if I had to pick a perfect summer dining setting, this would be it.
So the second night we tried to retrack our steps to find Boris Bistro again, which was somewhat difficult without having read the name the first night. When we found it, we were delighted to hear that they had available tables.
I had the trout salad with walnuts and spinach, and my husband had the home made parpadelle with chorizo. Both under $20. My dish was light and yet flavorful. The fish came in a good portion and was quite filling. The chorizo was really tasty and the parpadelle was rich but not disgusting.
Despite being in a hurry, we opted to try the maple creme brulee for dessert. It was delicious, although I couldn't really tell the maple taste in it.
It's also a fun place to people watch. Large groups of friend and people on their first dates, drinking lots of cocktails and having a good time. A great place to dine on a summer night. -
Review from Karman L.
8/7/2008
Nice atmosphere. Good food. Also nice out-door seating.
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Review from Aaron S.
9/14/2010
Very nice garden seating; food was quite nice as well. If a relaxing patio evening is your goal, I would highly recommend taking Boris Bistro for a whirl. My only complaint was that the scallops I ordered came wrapped in bacon, which was not on the menu. I peeled it off and ate the scallops, but really they should put that in the menu; big miss.
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Review from Eric Y.
Toronto, ON
7/1/2010 1 photo
Lovely place with good solid bistro food. Very reasoable prices. Great place for a date in the summer. Great patio, but some smokers.
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Review from Julia B.
8/25/2010
I haven't eaten here yet, but based on ambiance alone, it's at the top of my list to check out the next time I'm in Montreal!
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Review from Mahadeva M.
8/18/2010
Great casual place with upscale food. Very nice and fresh tasting authentic Quebec food. French fries are incredible. Kid friendly in the terrasse. Decent service.
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Review from Jeffrey T.
Montréal, QC
2/9/2010
Outdoor seating is gorgeous. Decent food, attentive staff. Business crowd.
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Review from Coren D.
8/4/2010
I'll be honest. We had just arrived in town and were looking for lunch. I had decided to go to Holder and walked past this place thinking this was it. No sign, no name on the menu, just a beautiful outdoor patio. So after we were seated, we slowly realized we were in the wrong place. Oh well, menu looked good, and it was a nice shady spot on a hot summer afternoon, so we decided to stay. We ordered a pitcher of sangria (24$) to start. It was fresh, juicy, nicely chilled, and HUGE! Enough to serve a party of four. We ordered the foie gras nem starter (13.50$). It is a large piece of foie gras, wrapped in phyllo dough and deep fried like a spring roll. As you bite into it, the melted foie gras oozes out. The cider reduction balances the richness with sweet acidity. It was delicious, but somewhat challenging to eat. For mains, I had the venison sausage (17$). It came with a generous portion of duck fat frites, with the house special mayo. The sausage was tasty, not over seasoned, but a bit dry and dense. The fries were excellent: crisp, not greasy. My wife had the grilled salmon salad(17.75$). Unfortunately she felt that the fish was overcooked and did not taste fresh, and the salad was overdressed with onions. Service was fast and attentive. Overall, I think Boris Bistro is a great place to enjoy drinks and have a decent meal, but come here for the patio and the ambiance, not the food.
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Review from Tony B.
8/15/2010
we had a wonderful dinner. The food was very good, the service was outstanding and the ambience was simply superb. overall, it was also reasonably priced. Highly recommended
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Review from Shu L.
8/9/2010
Delicious food, romantice setting. The portions of food were just right. I had the warm lamb with grilled veggies. Excellent!
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Review from Christopher B.
8/18/2009
We went here after the light show at Notre Dome in Old Montreal. It is a short walk, about 7 blocks, and has some amazing open air seating in their courtyard. When we got there we walked into the restaurant and saw that no one was in there. We started to get a little scared but then we were directed to the courtyard which was packed. Once seated we were greeted by a nice waitress but she seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the amount of people she was waiting on. We ordered our drinks and about 10 minutes later. Then it just got worse. We didn't get any bread, our appetizer took a decent amount of time to come out and our meals were pretty late as well. That is the service side of things, now for taste. The appetizer we got was very good. My wife's meal was amazing but my meal was pretty bland. I can not fault the restaurant for this though. I ordered a pasta that comes with andouille sausage, but I asked for them to keep that off. So the pasta wasn't up to the full potential.
I would suggest this restaurant again and I would probably give it another try but I would definitely look at other restaurants before coming back. -
Review from em c.
9/8/2009
beautiful outdoor garden, real yummy food.. attentive + polite hostess/servers..
we got mushroom cappucino w/ rosemary (best soup I've ever tasted!)
yes, fries in duck fat here is super famous! and foie gras nem is a very cute yummy reinvention of this delicacy in spring roll version for people who can't engulf the whole fatty liver @ one sitting..
beef tartar looks almost identical to the one I got from Paris, it's good overall (just too many capers for my taste)...
creme brulee is sooooo good. yummy melt in your mouth.. i'm from boston and it's 100X better than the ones from petit robert (always too eggy).
perfect for before/after light show @ notre dame..
