Nuances

Frommer's Review

Nuances serves haute cuisine in a casino, as unlikely as that seems. Ensconced atop four floors of blinking lights and the crash of cascading jackpots, this dazzling entry into Montréal's gastronomic landscape got a face-lift in early 2007 that made the decor as contemporary and elegant as the food. A dramatic crystal chandelier may evoke the ghost of Liberace, but gone is the dark presidential decor and in are creamy walls, white linen, pale leather banquettes, and Granny Smith-green candles. Every staff member is a sommelier and qualified to advise about wines from the extensive cellar. Recent triumphs have included loin of caribou (killed by an Inuit arrow, purportedly) with parsley gnocchi and caramelized squash, and Chilean sea bass with wine-butter emulsion. Le fromage du sommelier is a selection of cheeses including admirable Québec options. Save room for the spiced Genoa cake, which is served with mascarpone-cream fig chips, and espresso, which comes with rock-candy sugar on a stick. Dress code is businesslike, but women will feel equally comfortable in a little red dress. This is a room with real star power, but note that those younger than 18 are not admitted.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Back to Top