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Pullman
Category: Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Tapas/Small Plates [Edit]
3424, ave du ParcMontreal, QC H2X 2H5
(514) 288-7779
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Trendy, Upscale, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
31 reviews for Pullman
Review Highlights
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"The mini bison burgers were tiny, juicy bites of perfection..." In 2 reviews -
"I love that it's an 'adult' wine bar." In 4 reviews -
"Check out the awesome chandelier." In 4 reviews
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Dale D.
Mississauga, ON
5/13/2012
This wine bar has an excellent location, close to downtown hotels. It has a very nice layout with many small rooms, each with a distinct vibe. The wine list is extensive with something for everyone.
There were four of us, we ordered nine dishes in all. The dishes are for sharing but some are quite small, so we ordered two of the same in some cases.
My top 4:
Steak - Perfectly tender, medium rare, on creamy mashed potatoes.
Green beans - Precisely cut, perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned.
Scallops - Only two, cooked medium rare, nicely seared
Bison sliders: What can I say? Awesome!!
Service is warm and friendly with good table maintenance as there is a team approach.
A cool spot for 5-7 and late night tapas. -
Review from Zoe L.
5/1/2012
This restaurant is pretty small so beware that you might feel like you're part of someone else's conversation, or they yours.
With that said, the food was delicious and we enjoyed everything that we ordered. Our favorites were the beets and the bison sliders. In fact, the bison slider might be the best bison slider (or burger for that matter) that I've ever had. Delicious mini pickle, aioli, and the meat was juicy, not dry. Wish I could go back and try more!
PS. The dessert plate of four is not a sampling of other things on the dessert menu, but still delicious. -
Review from Rawan K.
Pullman's is a trendy and upscale wine bar, serving small dishes that are worth pairing with your wine of choice. They have an extravagant list of wines, which is great because I absolutely love wine and am always curious about trying something new. The jazzy music and elegantly busy atmosphere makes for a great night, guaranteed. Even the layout of the wine bar and the beautiful chandelier are worth mentioning.
If you're ready to spend some money, then this is a great place to go - whether it be on a date, a girls night out, or for a little group gathering. It's perfect.Listed in: Pubs/Bars, Lounge, Fine Dining
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Review from GirlintheCity A.
Montréal, QC
4/4/2012
Overpriced and good but not that good.
Go mainly for the wine, food second.
Decor was cool though, it was like being in a upscale 70s disco bar. -
Review from Caroline S.
Montréal, QC
2/15/2012
Had a Valentine's dinner here, so there was a bit of pressure for the restaurant to perform, but it did. The atmosphere is really fun and trendy. We had dinner on the second level where there are a lot of high-tops and a small bar (where we ate).
The music could have been special for the holiday, but I hope not! Loved it. The restaurant was playing jazzy romantic music and really set the mood for a good date spot.
Food and wine were really great. We shared 6 plates which worked out to be a perfect amount as some of the plates are very small (scallops, you get one each). Would highly recommend the sea bass carpaccio and venison tartare.
Staff we met were very friendly and helpful, restaurant was lively and fun.... overall really great experience. Definitely coming back! -
Review from Beatrice R.
2/11/2012
Love this place. I was staying at nearby hotel, and this place was easily within walking distance. I went a bit too early so I left prior to really experiencing the after-work crowd. The staff is OK. They think they're really cool to work there and have a bit of a snooty air about them. But they were still respectful and prompt.
Unlike the earlier reviewer, I didn't get the line about the requirement to order food. But let's be honest, I never have that problem as I order food as often as I can wherever I can.
I had an excellent Alsace here...perfectly dry but had a light sweentness. So refreshing. They had an amazing malbec also. I definitely enjoyed the wine much more than the food. I ordered 3 tapas - hangar steak with mashed potatoes and a light gravy, calamari, and mini bison burgers.
The hangar steak with fork tender but they put on too much of the watery gravy. The bison burgers were good, but the patties were slight, even for a mini-bun. The match stick fries were a cute addition, and I devoured them. Finally, the calamari was just bland. And they don't even serve a red dipping sauce, only a mayonnaise based sauce.
I wouldn't go back for the food as it's clear although the food is decent, it's just an accompaniment for their great wines.
This is a fun, trendy place with a relaxing and modern decor. When you walk in, there's a narrow area with booth and table seating. The bar is immediately on the left and quite small. Yet, the lower lever right below the bar provides ample seating. The acoustics are a bit distracting when it starts to fill up but not overwhelming. It's definitely worth a try, especially for after-work functions or a fun date. -
Review from Claire F.
It's been a while, but I'm going to just say it: foie gras is better than sex.
And this foie gras was a world apart. Transcendent. The last time I had it this good was at my 23 birthday at Georges in Paris. Take that how you will.
They brought it out first. Because they knew.
The foie gras terrine had a layer of cherry to it and was split in two rectangular cubes on either side of the plate and both the foie gras and the bunch of perfect brioche triangles rested on a bed of apricot confit. The apricot was not sweet; it took me a moment to place it and I would not call it jam, more finely diced dried abricots. Creamy, rich and just right with the cherry & apricot elements, this should not be missed.
The mini bison burgers were tiny, juicy bites of perfection and the fries were a tiny cone of crispy, buttery goodness. The house sauce and pickle added tang to the burgers, sandwiched in their poppy seeded brioche mini buns.
Light and fresh, the ricotta gnocchi with tomatoes/basilic were tiny soft pillows, with an aromatically fresh sauce. Delightful and refreshing, if outshone by the other things we had.
Flight of Bordeaux, was presented with the bottles behind them, but before I had a chance to note them, they were whisked away. At least two of them were really good and gave a chance to sample more than I would have had as a full glass.
The Assiette de mignardises was an adorable display of tiny cookies/treats, from macarons to jammy squares to madeleines. Totally share-able (see photo).
This place is one of the reasons I cannot wait to go back to Montreal!Listed in: Eat here., Make Out City, my favorites, O Canada (Montreal)
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Review from Valerie G.
Montréal, QC
2/16/2012
I have been a occasional client of theirs over the last 4 years, they have a great space with an a very cool vibe and decor. The wait staff is very charming and helpful and they know wines very well. I would describe this place as a wine / tapas place, they have a huge selection by the glass, and their bites are always fun and tasty. The bill can go up fast with those little bites so beware of your orders, but the fun filled evening,the bites and wine themselves are definately worth it.
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Review from Andreas D.
Montréal, QC
10/13/2011
Visited this restaurant with a fellow yelper a few months ago. She has described the foie gras as better than sex, and we agree to disagree on that one even though the apricot purée it came with was divine. Other than that, I found Pullman to be a great tapas restaurant with a huge selection of wines.
The wait staff was very helpful in pairing our food choices with wine as neither of us are necessarily wine connaisseurs and both very open to suggestions.
All in all, Pullman was a nice restaurant with some very decent food. I found it to be the ideal place to take a date and is probably good for all wine lovers out there. -
Review from Ksenja T.
10/17/2011 1 photo
I love tapas lately, and right before heading back to Toronto, we decided to go to Pullman's before we hit the road. Good thing we got there as soon as it opened, because reservations are clearly a must for this popular spot. As soon as you enter, it is hard not to notice the huge chandelier made out of glasses!! Such a beautiful focal point.
The staff were nice and approachable. We were seated right away and given the wine menu as well as the food menu where you can check off what you would like to eat. I thought that was a great system. I decided to go with a glass of reisling and my boyfriend got the selection of three wines.
As per our food selection, we went with the following: marinated olives with candied lemon, fried calamari, charcuterie plate, mini bison burgers, marinated tuna and the quebec cheese platter. I found that that was a good enough quantity for two people. Everything was absolutely delicious. The fried calamari was very light, came with a green sauce that complimented it well. The marinated tuna was paired with apples which was very pleasing to the palette. The charcuterie plate was abundant and the blue cheese from the quebec cheese platter was a highlight. What a nice meal before a five hour trip home! -
Review from Erik M.
11/21/2011
This was the first time I ever ate tapas before. I went with 5 other people, and we ordered everything on the menu twice! It was amazing. The Booze was a little to high.
Had a little problem with the meat sirloin plate being extremely raw. -
Review from Shirley D.
Montréal, QC
2/9/2012
I like pubs, but this place has a classier feel to it. It's a bit noisy but atmosphere is great. I ordered a lychee martini and these cute, expensive, but DELICIOUS churros that came in 7 3-4 inch pieces with chocolate sauce. They also sold mini burgers which were quite yummy as well. Food is definitely expensive, but prices of drinks is normal what they are usually worth. Service is decent and dress code is casual surprisingly for such a nice place! Would go again for a glass of wine instead next time.
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Review from Tara E.
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
A nice looking wine bar. However they force you to order food, which they didn't tell us until after we had finished our bottle of wine. When we ask for the bill is not the time to inform us that we are required to order food. Before we are seated would have been a better time. Unimpressed.
Still, a good place to go on a date, as I saw lots of couples around. The waitress who seated us was not very friendly, however our server was very nice, and knowledgeable.
$90 with tax and tip for a bottle of wine. -
Review from Lesley T.
8/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pullman is a haven for wine lovers, whether just learning about wine or connoisseur. They have a great selection of carefully-chosen bottles and also offer a nice variety of wines by the glass. You can also try a flight of wine that allows you to compare and contrast small glasses (2 oz) of three wines according to a certain theme. The tapas make a tasty snack to go with your wine (they're better for snacking than for a full meal). The atmosphere is trendy yet comfortable, and the chandelier made out of wine glasses is a beautiful centerpiece to the space. It's a good place for a date.
I was there recently and tried a flight of Cabernet Franc, all from different parts of the Loire. Those were some interesting reds. For dessert, we tried something rare and unusual: Macvin du Jura. Wines from the French wine region Jura are unusual enough anyway, but this one was pretty special - a late harvest wine that's been fortified. I was excited about the chance to try it. We also tried the cheese plate, which was well presented with each cheese served with some kind of fruit spread or nut that matched the cheese well. The olives were huge and took some work to get through. Next time, I would skip the curry hummus with vegetables. I guess I was looking for a heartier, more traditional hummus. My partner enjoyed the bison burgers. But go for the wine, not the food, and take the chance to try something different!Listed in: Places I Like To Drink
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Review from Kiera S.
8/4/2011
I've had some great bottles here, including what I now fondly remember as THE best wine in my entire life (which they have unfortunately since discontinued). The side dishes are also pretty solid.
It has an upscale vibe - classy yet unpretentious. Great place for a date or a drink with a friend. I'm a big fan. -
Review from Mike S.
12/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great wine bar. Fantastic selection of imported wines. I always enjoy myself at Pullman. It's a trendy place that doesn't feel overly stuffy. I've sat at the communal tables on the ground floor a few times and ended up conversing with strangers. They have a small, but tasty munching menu to keep you full as you go to town on wine!
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Review from Rozita N.
Montréal, QC
12/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
One of the best wine bars in downtown; not that we have may of them. They have very interesting selection of wines by glass.
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Review from Kenneth D.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2011
My boyfriend and I walked in without a reservation on a Friday night. They seated us right away (at the bar, tisk tisk) but the servers were very professional and knowledgable.
We had 4 dishes. Calamari, bison burgers, tuna steaks and chorizo. They were all divine, well prepared and the delivery of each dish was timed perfectly.
We had 2 glasses of wine each. The server knew lots about each kind of wine and I liked that they deal exclusively with organic producers.
It was very trendy, a little over priced but all in all a great Montreal experience. -
Review from James C.
8/27/2008
If you get a chance to visit Montreal you will be provided the opportunity to experience something very special. Pullman is the one of the best, perhaps the BEST, wine bar I've been to, and I've been to quite a few.
Located in the upper district of Montreal, Pullman's facade does not immediately resonate a wine bar with a big reputation, but when you get serviced by the friendly and knowledgeable bar staff, you feel that there is something special and warm about Pullman.
Pullman has a great selection of wine to choose from. Like all good wine bars you can select your trio or set in your custom order, or you can be like me: rely on the expertise of people who are passionate about their work and wine.
Not only is the wine choice exceptional, the food choice, though limited, rivals some of the best fine restaurants in major U.S. cities. I'm a big fan of burgers and a bigger fan of mini-burgers called "sliders". Pullman creates something smaller, but packs more flavor than a slider. Make no mistake, despite its size, this nano burger is a perfect size appetizer than is a perfect food pair to your wine flight.
So if you are curious about this great wine bar and live close to Montreal, Quebec (like you New Yorkers), don't make excuses and schedule a visit to Pullman. -
Review from Gabrielle J.
10/5/2009
Definitely a notable and repeatable stop for me while in Montreal.
Not only do they have one of the most fantastic wine menus I've ever seen, they also have some tremendous amuses-bouches to pair it with.
Aged grilled cheese with a crips apple wine on a rare and balmy summer afternoon is heaven.
A nice glass of red wine with snow slamming against the windows takes the pain off the winter cold.
Make sure to look up and admire to painstakingly assembled cocktail glass chandelier. I always tip extra when I think the poor employees are probably forced to clean it...Listed in: MONTREAL
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Review from Renee S.
6/24/2010
Great little spot. Especially in the incredibly rainy deluge we escaped from. This was my first visit to Montreal and the bar was listed in my guidebook. I love that it's an 'adult' wine bar. I'm not a big beer drinker and those kind of places seemed to proliferate Montreal. The crowd seemed to lean more English speakers when I was there. The bartenders are perfectly bilingual. But, there was a discrepancy with my drink. I asked if it was a an apple cider. The bartender said yes. It was clear when it was delivered that it was an ice wine. Much sweeter than I wanted. I asked to see a new menu and didn't touch my drink. There was no offer or check in on the ice wine. Yes, I could have asked on my own for something else. But, it would have been nice to be asked.
The appetizers were absolutely delish. Big, fat, wonderful olives. Great cheeses. I would definitely come back when in Montreal! -
Review from Antonella Y.
10/18/2011
Came here with my girlfriends for drinks on a rainy Saturday night, circa, 11pm. We were asked if we had reservations....at 11pm? Seriously!? The hostess took us upstairs in a cramped space, where we shared a seating bench with a couple sitting next to us, and our friend sat across from us in a chair...our table was narrow, and frankly, the whole set up wasn't very comfortable. The waitress came by to take our order and she was delightful. We ordered a cheese plate, and olives to accompany our drinks. I ordered a Negroni, while my friends ordered a glass of Chianti each. The "chef" came out with our dish and to explain exactly what we were getting, and he did so graciously. The cheese plate in question also had a variety of spreads to balance out the taste of each cheese---the spreads were coing, walnut, and fig. Everything was good and the service, was impeccable. Besides the seating arrangements, the overall experience was pleasant. A definite do for a quick drink and bite!
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Review from Leah S.
10/10/2011
Admittedly, we went to Pullman more for the food than the wine and the food was delicious - we enjoyed everything we ordered. The location was very convenient for a dinner after the movies with our son, a McGill student. However, the atmosphere was very uncomfortable, maybe too trendy for our 50-something age. Music too loud and when we complained we were graciously moved downstairs where the music was no quieter. Strangely the hostess suggested we might have to move to a 3rd table when another party arrived (though the restaurant was not crowded) - we declined! Tables were uncomfortable with odd angles and no way for our party of 3 to sit comfortably.
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Review from Nina G.
8/21/2011
The service was very helpful and friendly as well as efficient. Whoever envisioned this restaurant has succeeded as the atmosphere was hip, but comfortable, energetic and lively but personal and with a good sound level. In addition, the food was creative and comforting at the same time. We started by ordering a trio of Pinot Noirs from the large and interesting wine list (many good ones by the glass). These were a nice showing of Pinot from different European areas and all were very nice in some way. We tried various small plates (goat cheese toast, cod croquettes, grilled cheese, gnocchi) - all were delicious especially the sliders with tiny potato stick frites. We had a great time in this restaurant and would recommend it anytime.
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Review from sophie p.
Montréal, QC
5/16/2011
beautiful smart place to drink good wine. a bit expensive, but worth it.
Listed in: Montréal
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Review from Tom B.
4/6/2010
My first visit was not a home run but definitely a stand-up double. The place is interesting and the menu has some landscape worth exploring. The trio of Pinot Noir 2 oz selections - Oregon, France and Australia - was fun. Serving in Reidel glass is a serious plus. Stay tuned for updates as they happen...
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Review from Melissa C.
11/10/2010
wine bar was pleasant enough. pretty busy when i went. waiter was nice but in sort of a fake way. nevertheless, drinks were fairly reasonably priced and packed a punch. walking (see: stumbling) distance from my hotel was a definite plus.
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Review from Brandt B.
1/27/2010
Wonderful atmosphere, food and most importantly the drinks. Check out the awesome chandelier.
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Review from m c.
7/2/2010
I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. From the other reviews I was expecting a more dramatic space. Just had a few glasses of wine though and a cheese plate. No dinner.
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