- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Les Trois Petits Bouchons
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 6 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
14 reviews for Les Trois Petits Bouchons
Review Highlights
"Not only is the wine list robust, but the food will knock..."
(in 4 reviews)
"...fresh halibut ceviche; grilled octopus with pancetta was a..."
(in 2 reviews)
"Clam casosoulette and Veal Chop rocked."
(in 3 reviews)
Loading...
14 reviews in English
-
Review from Sasha B.
I loved the atmosphere here. Exposed brick, grey table tops. a long bar for drinking or dining and also spacious table setting great for groups or a date.
The food did not disappoint either. The menu was what to expect from a French or "New American" establishment - some duck, some red meat, some poultry, some fish... But everything had it's own flair.
I was most impressed by the horse carpaccio and the veal tartare. I'd never seen either on any menu. We were seated after 10:00, so unfortunately, they had run out of a couple options. I went for the duck, which was very good, but I regret not trying the Coquilles St Jaque - which I'd also never seen before...
We were encouraged to try a sulfite free wine, which I did enjoy, but my friends did not.... -
Review from Numa P.
Montréal, QC
1/31/2012
First of all, full mark for the atmosphere which reveals a cozy and dark tone, framed in a brick and wooden design. LTPB is remarkably timeless as its menu reflects the freshest markets have to offer and as its ambiance will fit any winter homebodies or summer strollers anxious to observe the warm streets of Montreal. Note: a party of two might not need a reservation but larger crowds will need one - we found the restaurant to be more of the gathering type.
The menu sounded audacious and mouthwatering but the actual dishes failed to deliver. We started with the horse carpaccio and the sea scallops, and we were impressed by the freshness, the balance of flavors and the creativity of the scallops. The combination of ingredients was interesting and each of the four scallops actually revealed four different flavors. The presentation paired perfectly with the elegance of the dishes with a very minimalist Japanese/Ikea approach.
Sadly, audacity and fresh ingredients are worth their (high) prices when top quality is reached and we were surprised at how much of a slapdash job LTPB made of its entrees. We had the halibut (wish I can't recommend enough) with chorizo ravioli and the fowl. While the fish really aced it with a very interesting use of the spicy side of the Spanish sausage, the poultry was almost half-cooked and lacked taste.
Moreover, the staff has questionable wine tastes and recommended us with a bottle which was inadequate for our food. I would advise that you go by the glass to balance the appetizers and entrees which are too "creative" to ask for one specific wine. Do not go for the Oregon ones but do ask for their sparkling wine as an appetizer. Trust your instincts.
Bottom line: great creative potential but lacks the perfectionism for the idea it is trying to accomplish. Food doesn't lack though, you will be full with an appetizer and an entree (this is not a tapas place).Listed in: Sin City
-
Review from John M.
1/30/2012
Try the pan seared hallibut, beans, with chorizo ravioli; foie gras; horse carpaccio. Menu is brought to table on a blackboard. Dinner can get pretty pricey. Not a lot of tables.
-
Review from Morris B.
7/25/2011
In my top 5 places to eat in Montreal hands down. (Though I'm afraid to give this tip away for free to my fellow NYC folk)
Sit at the bar if you get a chance. Gives you great access to the waiters/chalkboard/wine and ample lighting.
My last meal at [LTPB], I was accompanied by my mother. I'd hyped up her expectations beforehand so you could say she was expecting a lot. And she was thoroughly compensated.
For starter, We had a dish including scallop, which was pierced with wasabi inside, sided with a piece of raspberry and finely diced peach. Some Jalapeño powder was dusted on top and all was served on open seashells anchored on a wood cutting board with sea salt (possibly white sand?)
Presentation, freshness and eye-opening ingredient combinations make the dishes particularly special. While the starter was on the small side (literally four bites), the main dishes were substantial.
My main dish was veal tartare (never had with veal before, amazing), a play off of the Italian vitello tonnato had the tartare accompanied with a tuna puree/infused mayonnaise that was veyr complementary. This dish was excellent! Too bad you might never see it as the menu, intentionally, changes often!
Just know that on any stop into LTPB, expect to see a fresh and thoughtful menu.
The wine I had was ok and felt a little pricey but the waiters are very good at helping you choose from a variety of wines that would suit your tastes and the food you are eating.
Because Montreal is such an infrequent excursion for me, my intentions are always to make Les Trois Petit Bouchon atleast one meal on any trip. I have a growing respect for the restaurant and all that they are creating here.
If I had to summarize it would be thoughtful and fresh cuisine in a non-pretentious bistro setting. Mid-price range and very high quality ingredients.You can't ask for much more than that in a food experience.
The name of the restaurant is extremely clever too :) -
Review from Eric M.
3/21/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Ah-maze-ing!
Taking advice from the lovely people of Yelp Montreal, we ended up at Les Trois Petits Bouchons last Friday night. It was cold and dark and threatening some sort of storm outside so the warm cozy interior of this place was very welcome.
We took a seat at the bar and had a quick look around. The menu changes daily (from what I've been told) and is on a large chalk board by the bar. If you are not up on your Quebec French you might need to ask your server about a few things. I did see a small English menu kicking around somewhere but I was happy to see we didn't need it. (I can't speak French well at all but I'm happy that I can at least understand a fair bit.)
Some beers and wines are up on the larger chalk board but I suggest taking a good long look through their full wine list. It is filled with the kinds of wines that every "good" restaurant should have by default then add a bunch that might make you weep they're so good.
We were struck by how this place was such a sensory feast. Everything smelled so good and tasted wonderful. The colours of the food were bright and vibrant. One of the best parts was watching the staff take their time pairing wines, then sniffing them, then tasting to make sure they were perfect to serve. We had a chance to speak with Max and Michel and I loved how enthralled and enthusiastic they were about food and drink. Michel introduced me to Apple Cognac and now I have to hunt down several bottles.
This is not a large restaurant but there are two large communal tables available if you have a group. You will find a small number of tables near the bar for couples or groups of four. There is seating for about six at the bar and I would actually recommend those seats so you can see and smell everything. The walls are exposed brick with lots of wooden shelves and a large wine fridge.
Prices vary but you can expect to pay between $20-$30 for most mains. We started with the most amazing charcuterie plate that ran about $20 but it was a bargain at twice the price for the amount of flavour on that little board. Add a modestly priced bottle of wine, two mains and desert (with more wine) and our bill came to about $200. I've had meals that were half as good that cost twice as much so I would say this restaurant is actually a great deal for quality vs. price.
If you have some time to sit, relax and take in all the sights and sounds of a wonderful restaurant then check out Trois Petits Bouchons.Listed in: All Stars
-
Review from Gillian A.
Toronto, ON
4/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
There's something so refreshing about really really delicious, good quality food that is devoid of any kind of pretension.
My love affair with this restaurant began when they let me ramble on in French to them as I made the reservation and continued when we sat down at the bar and all of the servers plus the owner chatted throughout our meal with us. They gave us great suggestions for wines to go with our incredible food and, when we had eaten more than we could handle, we were offered a delicious digestif.
The ambience was laid back and excellent. The servers were great, the food was unparalleled and I don't ever want to come back to Montreal without eating here! -
Review from Al A.
8/30/2011
Excellent service. Tasty food. Great wines. Of course, it's pricey!
-
Review from eric g.
Toronto, ON
7/23/2010
What is it about Montreal? Is there something in the water? There's a certain kind of restaurant that's found only here (at least in this corner of North America: creative food, French-influenced but not traditional; well-priced wine list; friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff; casual elegance; and no pretension. No Toronto hipster vibe, no fawning over high-rolling douchebags, just fantastic food in a convivial atmosphere.
Les Trois Petits Bouchons is exactly this kind of place: a beautifully designed cellar room with exposed stone walls and blond wood tables, a seasonal menu written every day on a blackboard, and lots of wines available by the glass.
Our meal was nothing short of spectacular: delicate and super-fresh halibut ceviche; grilled octopus with pancetta was a flavour knockout; and the surf and turf for two - a lobster claw and a smallish steak - was just perfectly designed and balanced. The waiter suggested a 1993 white rioja that paired perfectly with the octopus and surf and turf, and felt like a steal at $85. I'd never had a white that had been cellared that long, and it was a revelation.
I'd love to go back to Les Trois Petits Bouchons and just have some apps and a glass of wine at the bar, and I wouldn't hesitate to spend $200+ on a special-occasion meal. -
Review from Timothy C.
8/30/2010
This was the challenge: Find a restaurant in Montreal for a group of 21 (12 adults and nine children) including one vegetarian, one who only eats hamburgers, two who dislike almost all restaurants, one who doesn't like to spend anything, and at least five who are looking for the best food possible at any price. So we went to Les Trois Petits Bouchons and it turned out to be the perfect solution.
The children had a table of their own with very accommodating service and lots of delicious things to eat, and the adults had their own festival of yumminess. The service was casual, enthusiastic, yet completely professional. The wine was fascinating and very reasonably priced. The Petoncles Princesse was as good as anything one might find in a restaurant -- a small, raw, impressively fresh scallop, served in its shell with diced cucumber, a dash of wasabi oil, and a spoonful of strawberry puree.
If I lived in Montreal, I would go here as often as possible, either to sit at the bar for a glass of wine and a snack, or for a casual dinner, or for another large celebration. -
Review from Holly J.
10/12/2009
This place was amazing! The food is all locally grown and sourced. The techniques are "old skool cooking" infused with a modern plating and paring of food. The wine list is lovely so you may want to enjoy a flight of wine and share plates at your table.
Make sure you save space for dessert. We shared local cheese plate as well as some sweets. My son devoured the creme brulee. The menu changes daily so enjoy whatever is in season! -
Review from Shivonna R.
9/1/2010
This place is a total gem. Not only is the wine list robust, but the food will knock your socks right off. Being that my party is non-french speaking, the waiter went through the entire (daily) menu and translated every last word for us with a smile. Homeslice was informed and tres helpful. What more could you ask for? Oh, red snapper ceviche with strawberries and sour creme as an appitizer and Veal Tar-Tar with a Red Wasabi sauce for an entree? Yeah...they have that too. Believe the hype, folks. Believe. The. Hype.
-
Review from Laura R.
Montréal, QC
8/8/2010
We love Les Trois Petits Bouchons! My boyfriend first took me here to celebrate a special occasion. Then we came back to have dinner with his boss. Then we came back for a couples night out. Then we came back when my mother visited us in Montreal. Then we found that we were coming back for no reason at all. Everything served here is completely natural, organically grown and free of additives. In particular, we love the wine selection (all the wines on the list are specially made for the restaurant and most importantly, without sulphates; you have never tasted a grape like this!). The menu 'sur le tableau noir' changes regularly but we have never had a meal that didn't make us sing. When we don't want to take any chances and really want to eat a fabulous repas, we come to Les Trois Petits Bouchons.
-
Review from Chris H.
Richmond Hill, ON
6/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had a great Soft Shelled Crab "BLT". Clam casosoulette and Veal Chop rocked!
-
Review from Beth F.
3/20/2010
We dined here last night. We came across this restaurant a couple of years ago when walking around the city & since then, have wanted to try it. Finally, we're back in the city & had the pleasure!
We had the charcuterie plate, which was a nice selection of 5 items, including head cheese and duck proscuitto; all really tasty! The picked veg. and the brined milkweed were the perfect companion as they still tasted of their inherent flavor and had just enough acid to cut through the fattiness of all of the meat.
We also had grilled octopus with smoked paprika and honey, which was served with a potato fried in duck fat, with bacon, cheese and sour cream. We loved the octopus -- really flavorful and tender -- but didn't think the rest did too much to add to the dish, although if you like loaded potato skins, it was like the best one you could ever have!
Our two other dishes were our favorites -- mushroom tartine and the duck confit over salad. Delicious. Simply delicious. The duck confit was perfectly cooked and the salad dressing (which has a dressing that was infused with vanilla -- but only enough that you had to really think, "what IS that flavor?") balanced the whole dish.
We sat at the bar and had a fantastic fellow wait on us (the one who goes foraging for mushrooms) who was friendly and helpful.
We liked it so much, I toyed with canceling my reservations at Au Pied de Cochon and going back one more time before heading back to the states.
When return to Montreal, this restaurant will be at the top of our list.
