text: Found this place on the travelchannel website the first night we got to Montreal during a quick weekend tripnnIt is not cheap but this splurge was a fabulous way to start our trip Just a few blocks from the MontRoyal metro station it is actually a tiny place wedged in a residential neighborhood There were not more than tables and the atmosphere was very homey and intimate We decided to all do the course option which ranged from bucks depending on which main course you ordered nnThe meal started with a cream of vegetable soup Simple and boring you might think but it was very yummy and made us all excited for what was to come nnI then had the escargots as my appetizer and it was absolutely heavenly I am a big fan of escargots and this dish reminded me why The blue cheese sauce it was in was subtle but delicious and I sopped up every last drop with my bread nnNext came a palate cleanser of sorts a scoop of green apple sorbet dropped in some brandy Everyone in our group LOVED this especially as the sorbet melted in the brandy I had never had anything like this during a meal so it was a really pleasant surprise nnFor my main dish I had the roasted quail which I found to be wellseasoned in a nice wine sauce All the main entrees came with the same sides a mix of seasonal vegetables The other entrees ordered included the duck dish the filet mignon and even the kangaroo I got a bite it was surprisingly tender and tasted sorta like beef nnDessert was a trio of sorbets Although not the highlight of the meal it was a nice and light way to end the nightnnThe service was great here even though there seemed to be only one waiter running the placennAnother great thing about this place You can bring your own wine No corkage fee and they will even chill your white wine for you Good thing we had stopped by the NH liquor store on our way therennHighly recommended especially if you cannot get a reservation at the famed au pied du cochon or lexpress