Since 1931 and revived in 2024, Restaurant Ile de France combines old-world French culinary traditions with contemporary Montreal influences in the heart of Downtown.
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Chef Liam Hopkins
From the OpenTable editors: The stunning Art Deco architecture is reason enough to visit this landmark restaurant in Centre Eaton de Montréal, which first opened in 1931. Evenings flow from the elegant cocktail bar to the fine dining restaurant, where diners can indulge in classic fare such as prime beef tenderloin or gnocchi Parisienne while admiring the space’s well-preserved historic features.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Canadian
Hours of Operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Bar
Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Dinner
Tue –Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
1500 Robert Bourassa between Ste-Catherine and boul. De Maisonneuve.
Parking details
Indoor paid parking is available at 1801 rue McGill directly in the Eaton Center or in the KPMG Building located across street at 1464 Ave de Union
Public transit
Metro McGill
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Uncategorised
Soupe de tomate, pistou de roquetteCAD 12.00
Soupe au poulet, légumes, spätzle de matzahCAD 12.00
Huître gratinée de la côte ouestCAD 12.00
Crêpe de pois chiches, tapenade, tomme de chèvreCAD 15.00
Laitue Bibb, mimolette, vinaigrette à la moutardeCAD 19.00
Beignets de homard & crevettes, rouilleCAD 25.00
Tartare de boeuf à l'os à moelle, persilCAD 25.00
Aubergine fondante, poivrons rôtis, champignons du marchéCAD 29.00
Flétan au four à la provençale, haricots blancsCAD 56.00
Morue panée à la bière, sauce tartareCAD 29.00
Onglet de boeuf, beurre Café de Paris, fritesCAD 42.00
Poulet rôti sur le coffre, herbes salées, sauce suprêmeCAD 31.00
Filet de boeuf au poivre, pudding YorkshireCAD 63.00
Hambourgeois Le 9e (boeuf 100% Québécois), oignons caramélisés, Louis d'OrCAD 19.00
Cavatelli, fromage frais, champignons du marchéCAD 32.00
Tortellini farci au homard, bisque, salicorneCAD 44.00
Truffes du PérigordCAD 50.00
FritesCAD 9.00
Gnocchi à la ParisienneCAD 15.00
Brocolettes au beurreCAD 12.00
Champignons sautés à l'ailCAD 12.00
Légumes rôtis vinaigretteCAD 13.00
Petite salade verteCAD 7.00
Service de painCAD 7.00
What 670 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Montreal / Quebec
Most Booked
Montreal
Great for scenic views
Montreal
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le 9e - Restaurant Ile de France offers a stunning art deco setting with "impeccable service" and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about its "great ambiance" and "beautifully restored" interiors. While some find the noise levels high, the "friendly staff" and "delicious" dishes make it a perfect spot for special occasions.
670 Reviews
M
Martin
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Magnifique repas. Dans une bonne ambiance. Un peu bruyant. Service impeccable, attentionné notre serveur Carl vraiment bien et très sympathique
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Anne
Montreal
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 2
Ambience 1
Nice art deco design. Hostess service was fine. But due to the poor quality of the food I had, I will not go back. We ordered the bluefin tuna carpaccio with heirloom tomatoes. And a side order of fries.
The fries were like McDonald’s fries. The heirloom tomatoes were really yellow cherry tomatoes from Costco. They didn’t taste anything. The salad, or greenery was served on top of the tuna with no dressing. It was dry, annoying to eat, tasteless. I even thought the greenery was to hide the color and non-appetizing look of the tuna piece; which didn’t taste fresh. I was scared to eat it. It looked and tasted like a defrosted piece of tuna they dried with scott paper towel. I think they put pepper on the greenery and that was it. Even for a cheaper price I wouldn’t order it again from the same place. The table next to mine ordered a shrimp cocktail. Same thing, it looked like Costco shrimps I could have put on a bowl myself. Nothing exciting or appetizing about the dishes I saw through the 90 minutes there.
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Dave
Montreal
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful service in a handsome room. The hangar steak/fries dish was perfect and the fried fish (fries extra $) more than did the trick. The dessert cart is a nice old school touch and our selections (basque cheesecake + apple crumble) didn’t disappoint. We were celebrating a birthday as well as another special occasion so the sparkler with dessert was appreciated. We hope to return soon.
1 person found this helpful
M
Michele
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Bel endroit , accueil chaleureux et musique agréable.
1 person found this helpful
T
Tina Laurin
Montreal
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Beautiful design, excellent service, and chef’s kiss food.
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M
Manon
West Palm Beach
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Agréablement surprise ! Nous avons pris un cocktail avant au petit lounge ,très agréable bonne ambiance et très bon service !
Au resto service impeccable .. quand meme une bonne ambiance en soirée … petit bemol table un peu trop collé …. Bonne nourriture
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M
Manon
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nous avons passé une très belle soirée à votre restaurant. Les plats étaient savoureux et Erika notre serveuse, a été très professionnelle. Que dire du décor, wow !
1 person found this helpful
S
Sarah
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Le 9e is a rare gem: elegant, charming, exquisitely delicious, and fun. If you are looking for something wonderful, you have found it.
The setting is gorgeous — everything has a refined art deco vibe with lovely attention to detail. The service was impeccable but also amiable. And the food! We chose a selection from the raw bar (divine), the burger (quite good), a sea bass special (mind-blowing), a squash and goat cheese side (heaven) and the brioche bread (addictive). I drank prosecco (delightful) and a port digestif (amazing).
For an experience of this caliber, our meal was surprisingly reasonably priced, making it a place we can go to not only for rare special occasions but for regular celebrations. We’re already planning our next dinner.
1 person found this helpful
p
pilon
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent service, nourriture exceptionnelle et le charriot a desserts … wow !!
1 person found this helpful
C
Caroline
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant, service impeccable, endroit très beau design d’exception et on s’entend parler en plus d’avoir de l’espace.
1 person found this helpful
FAQs
Le 9e - Restaurant Ile de France is rated 4.5 stars by 670 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
1500 Robert Bourassa between Ste-Catherine and boul. De Maisonneuve.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Bar
Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Indoor paid parking is available at 1801 rue McGill directly in the Eaton Center or in the KPMG Building located across street at 1464 Ave de Union
Public transit
Metro McGill
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
