text: Nestled at the bottom of Montreals notoriously steep Hotel de Ville Grenadine is a French Fusion restaurant which may be small in size but which is also big on excellent food service and atmosphere n nI had the pleasure of dining at Grenadine last night with two of my closest girlfriends As soon as we walked in we were greeted by Chef and Owner Alex Duchastel de Montrouge working in an open kitchen The space is cozy and warm a perfect place for a first date or romantic dinner complemented by the rich and creative cuisine nnAs suggested by the chef we all ordered the five course tasting menu Before ordering we were presented with an amuse bouche of walleye mousse which was delicious in both taste and texture Showcasing the fun nature of the restaurant my friends and I were each served different dishes for the first four of the five courses which let us experience all the delights Grenadine has to offer The food delivered to us personally by Duchastel de Montrouge did not disappoint Rich and flavorful as the French intended food to be of particular note were the creamy fish soup crispy piglet sausage cotechino served with borscht sour cream and caviar and the exquisite horse tartare The fois gras creme brulee was utterly outrageous The portions are very generous and by the time the last course a duo of elk and duck confit arrived I questioned whether I could even carry on eating After tasting the dish however my desire to continue savoring what was on my plate far outweighed my fullness Each served on equally flavorful reductions both meats were perfectly cooked and simply too delicious to leave behind nnAt the tasting menu is extremely reasonable The restaurant is also a bring your own wine which makes Grenadine a really luxurious option for those who crave excellent French cuisine but do not want to break the bank An outstanding choice for anyone living in or visiting this amazing city it is no wonder Grenadine was named one of the restaurants to eat at in Montreal before you die