Reviews for Le 5e Élément in Compton, QC
I do have some constructive feedback for Le 5e élément, but I could not possibly bear to give it anything less than 5 stars;... the food was delicious, the portions very generous, the service impeccable, the ambiance warm and friendly, the music classy ?it's hard to think of anything that I would change about the evening we enjoyed there. They really went above and beyond inevery way. The chef is clearly an artist. I don't know this for a fact, but the dishes were screaming it. With vibrant coloursand floral touches, every dish was a culinary painting. Such a breath of fresh air and a welcome change from thecold-and-calculated Michelin star-style presentation that so many restaurants seem to be aspiring for these days. Everyone atthe table had one of the three table d'hôte options on offer so I had a glimpse into many of the dishes on the menu. We startedour dinner with a two-colour soup (potage du jour): one side Cajun, the other side a turnip-based sweet one. It was magnificent.So hearty and full of love. Like something your grandmother would make you. With regards to the main dishes, I have two pointsof constructive feedback that I'd like to pass on, if only as food (pun unintended) for thought. First, I had the lamb shankwhich was delicious. This may be just my personal taste, but I always prefer the sauce to take the backseat and allow theflavour of the meat to shine. I understand that, in this case, it was a sauce provençale (a tomato-based sauce) but it was alittle too strong and overpowered the meat. Since the dish is finished with the whole plate inside the oven, it only made thesauce stronger. I found myself pushing it aside with my knife so as to enjoy the flavour of the meat alone without anydistractions. The meat itself was delicious, although a tad on the dry side. A small detail, but it can make a bigdifference. Secondly, and lucky for me, I also stole a few bites from the grilled scallops and prawns risotto that the personnext to me Read more
This place is a real gem, hidden away in the small town of Compton in the Eastern Townships. We had a superb lunch, each dish... prepared with care and presented beautifully. Service was excellent. The restaurant is delightful inside, clean and nicelydecorated. The menu features all sorts of delicious local products. We recommend highly!! Read more
Give it a try you will not be disappointed. Everything was excellent.
Had a 3 course dinner there during my weekend getaway. Food was delicious. I liked their Crème brûlée a l?orange. Little cozy... place with good service. Read more
Delisous meal from appetizers to deserts. Real sangria like in Spain. Good coctails. Good wine. Good service despite lake of... man-power. Highly recommend. Read more
Delicious local food in a beautiful presentation for a very reasonable price. 5 star food with 3 star prices!
One of the places with real 5 stars! Amazing and refined quisine, excelent taste, nice atmosphere. With all the reviews, still... totally positively unexpected! Congrats! Read more
Make that 6 Stars! Wonderful staff, whimsical dining room and food that was THE best we've had in years. Put this place on the... top of your list of must visit. Read more