Machiavelli is somewhere in between of the three and four stars. I'm not overly impressed with the food, it is rather home cooking, a little bit away from the haute French cuisine, the way the grandma from the village will prepare the food. The owners have done nice job utilizing the available space of the old apartment, two cozy rooms are decorated in rustic style. The service was extremely... plus

So, about 10 of us showed up last night and I think we were ALL disappointed on so many levels; excruciatingly so. I'm amazed, considering how highly regarded this quaint restaurant is. I'm hoping it was just an 'off' night, although for not a single person at our table to be remotely satisfied speaks volumes in itself.

We were forced into a $40 Valentine's Day menu that did not satisfy... plus

What a great little restaurant. It's definitely one of Montreal's best kept secrets. The food is fantastic. High class yet homey at the same time (don't ask me how they accomplished this, they just do). The service was impeccable. And when they found out it was my birthday, they presented be with a beautiful creme brulee on the house.

We had

Garlic-y escargot (very good, very tender, save... plus