Pärlé - Bistro ludique — Restaurant in Gatineau

We didn't wait long to be seated by the hostess then Sammy came to check in on us. Our waitress for the night. She was honestly so great! Did her best to explain things in english and had such a vibrant personality!

Audrey was the gaming guru and helped us find a game.

Staff = 10/10

Now...the food is a different story.

The burger was good had it without the bun. I loved the thin fries! Burger meat tasted good - pretty sure the beef patty is fresh or even made in house. You get two thin patties...super tasty.

The poutine...good fries good cheese curds good smoked meat but TERRIBLE gravy. Apparently it's a chicken based gravy. It was so watery and the taste ruined the thought of what kind of poutine we were hoping to get.

The nachos. Not bad...likely premade salsa with store bought tortilla chips...nothing special. You only have the option for pork or chilli option would have been nice to have shrimp chicken or even the smoked meat option for better variety.

By the end of our meal Sammy came to see if we want the poutine as takeaway. I let her know it tasted terrible without expecting anything at all - just hoping the chef would consider changing it for the sake of future guests. She came with the bill later and removed the Poutine. THANK YOU!!☺

We didn't stay more than 2 hours so can't speak to any time restriction. Our bill came to about 75$ I didn't pay but didn't notice any entry...

Let me begin by saying this is a very refreshing concept for the boardgame lounge scene. From custom decorations, a massive wall of games to try and an extremely reasonable price this is the place for boardgame enthusiasts and amatures alike!

Oh and did I mention there is a full bistro service with a unique and delicious menu?

Wether you are looking for a casual gamming experience and a few drinks with friends or a family day out with your children, the amazing staff will not only answer any questions you have but will even help teach you a brand new game from scratch!

The fun doesnt stop there! Mostly every game on display can be purchased right next door for a competitive price!

I might even see you there, my table is...

When games meet good food, it makes for an awesome experience!

We tried this place as a Mother's Day alternative to the status quo and were pleasantly surprised. They have a unique decor (a wall of games) and a very lively atmosphere.

The servers are friendly and they also have specialized servers for their games. Give these servers an idea of what you like to play and 3 or 4 game options will arrive at your table. Great food! We both had appetizers and the steak & fries is as good as the best I've had.

Space is limited. I would recommend making a reservation.

Highly recommended if your looking to do something a little different with an...