Le Cafe du Theatre opened its doors back in December 2014. I was thrilled when I learned that they serve classic French cusisine. It surprises me how long it took Dix30, or even Brossard to shelter a French bistro. Lucky I am, I received an invitation recently to taste their menu.

Le Cafe du Theatre is a reminiscent of Holder in Old Port, or even a great alternative to Montreal island’s bistros. It offers a refined chic yet a hint of modern decor. I just love the ambiance. What’s cute about this bistro is that they incorporate a semi-market feel; It has a boulangerie and patisserie area, and also a boutique in the corner. All their breads and pastries are made in house.

Gluttony is the best word to describe the evening, and it is easy to tell why…

Their homemade bread was fluffy.

Raspberry point and Lucky Lime. My preferred one had to be Lucky lime, very sweet and fresh. I could easily have 5 more, but I had to save space for the next dishes.

Beef Tartare. How could I possibly forego the beef tartare when Le Cafe du Theatre specializes in classic French meals. Of course, I ordered it. It couldn’t taste more classic than it already was.

The onion soup was one of the better ones I had. It was thick enough, that every mouthful was savoury. My only complaint would be that it was a notch too salty.

And this was where the gluttony began. Coquille St-Jacques with a lobster tail flambe. It was heavy and rich, yet so rebelliously good. Every scoop had a piece of scallop (and some were huge pieces), mussels and of course, cheese and heavy white cream. Somehow, although it was so rich, I couldn’t stop eating. The portion was overly generous. I found that half of the portion would be enough for any sane person. The lobster was a nice touch, but it didn’t add any extra quality to the dish. It was just nice to have a lobster to eat.

The boeuf bourguignon was incredibly tender. With the use of a spoon, it could be broken down into pieces. With the leftover, I could imagine myself pairing it with rice or noodles for lunch. The sauce was just perfect for that.

I think we had 90% of the desserts. To be honest, at this point, I was knocked out by food that I couldn’t fully enjoy the dessert. My stomach was expanded to the point that I was in such pain. But of course, I was greedy, I simply had to taste a few. The suzette crepe was wonderful. It was smooth and kept the good balance of sweetness. The profiteroles were also great. It was buttery and soft.

Le Cafe du Theatre is bringing its A game to Dix30. I will definitely go back with a reminder that their portion is in the larger end.

Zuuchini