Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Modern eclectic cuisine with a French influence served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.
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BOUILLON BILK
1595 Boul. Saint-LaurentModern eclectic cuisine with a French influence served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.
Chef Martin Picard’s hearty Québécois fare, starring foie gras & pork, served in a lively space
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EChef Martin Picard’s hearty Québécois fare, starring foie gras & pork, served in a lively space
Farm-fresh Québécois dishes & tasting menus from renowned chef Normand Laprise, plus fine wines.
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Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleFarm-fresh Québécois dishes & tasting menus from renowned chef Normand Laprise, plus fine wines.
Romantic lodge setting for Chef Claude Pelletier’s refined Québécois fish & game dishes.
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Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-ClaudeRomantic lodge setting for Chef Claude Pelletier’s refined Québécois fish & game dishes.
Revered chef Jérôme Ferrer’s inventive French plates & tasting menus in an urbane townhouse setting.
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Europea
1065 Rue de la MontagneRevered chef Jérôme Ferrer’s inventive French plates & tasting menus in an urbane townhouse setting.
Le St-Urbain put Ahuntsic on the map for many. More than half a decade on, chef Marc-André Royal and company have yet to slow down. This restaurant is home to one of the most professional, unflagging crews in the city, and sister bakery and café La Bête à Pain just unveiled its grand new outlet in Griffintown.
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Le St-Urbain
96 Rue Fleury OLe St-Urbain put Ahuntsic on the map for many. More than half a decade on, chef Marc-André Royal and company have yet to slow down. This restaurant is home to one of the most professional, unflagging crews in the city, and sister bakery and café La Bête à Pain just unveiled its grand new outlet in Griffintown.
La Bête à Pain
195 Rue YoungOne one of the best bakeries in Montreal.
It's (relatively) out of the way near the 40 highway, tiny and only open at lunch, but Trilogie's Chinese eats are well-loved. The family-run all-woman team keep a minimalist menu and equally minimal décor with extraordinarily refined dumplings and salads.
Trilogie
8521 Boul. Saint-LaurentIt's (relatively) out of the way near the 40 highway, tiny and only open at lunch, but Trilogie's Chinese eats are well-loved. The family-run all-woman team keep a minimalist menu and equally minimal décor with extraordinarily refined dumplings and salads.
Relaxed, brightly painted eatery with an oft-changing menu of seasonal, locally sourced fare.
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La Récolte Espace Local
764 Rue BélangerRelaxed, brightly painted eatery with an oft-changing menu of seasonal, locally sourced fare.
Arguably the surprise hit of 2014, Salmigondis showcases the talents of New Brunswick native chef Brian Peters, and chef de cuisine Robert Kaniak. The word "brilliant" was invoked to describe the food by at least one critic. One of the prime reasons Little Italy is on a restaurant high.
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Restaurant Salmigondis
6896 Rue Saint-DominiqueArguably the surprise hit of 2014, Salmigondis showcases the talents of New Brunswick native chef Brian Peters, and chef de cuisine Robert Kaniak. The word "brilliant" was invoked to describe the food by at least one critic. One of the prime reasons Little Italy is on a restaurant high.
Michele Forgione and Stefano Faita grabbed the attention of Montreal diners in 2013 with this finely-tuned Little Italy collaborazione. Now the duo has Gema, a fine pizzeria, down the street, and casse-croûte Chez Tousignant around the corner.
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Impasto
48 Rue DanteMichele Forgione and Stefano Faita grabbed the attention of Montreal diners in 2013 with this finely-tuned Little Italy collaborazione. Now the duo has Gema, a fine pizzeria, down the street, and casse-croûte Chez Tousignant around the corner.
In Montréal Plaza, ex Toqué! chef Charles-Antoine Crête, with partners Sébastien Blanchette (front-of-house manager) and Cheryl Johnson (co-chef), wanted to provide a place where "people feel welcome and good, like at home." More than half a year on, the polished, whimsical, and packed Petite-Patrie restaurant feels like a watershed. Mission accomplished, then.
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Montréal Plaza
6230 Rue St-HubertIn Montréal Plaza, ex Toqué! chef Charles-Antoine Crête, with partners Sébastien Blanchette (front-of-house manager) and Cheryl Johnson (co-chef), wanted to provide a place where "people feel welcome and good, like at home." More than half a year on, the polished, whimsical, and packed Petite-Patrie restaurant feels like a watershed. Mission accomplished, then.
Most diners are now hip to the fact that Pastaga, despite the name, Little Italy address and playful vitello tonnato, is not an Italian restaurant. Kudos go to veteran restaurateur and chef Martin Juneau, who has finally won a measure of celebrity beyond Montreal. The 2011 Canada Gold Medal Plates champ helms a restaurant with presence.
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Pastaga
6389 Boul. Saint-LaurentMost diners are now hip to the fact that Pastaga, despite the name, Little Italy address and playful vitello tonnato, is not an Italian restaurant. Kudos go to veteran restaurateur and chef Martin Juneau, who has finally won a measure of celebrity beyond Montreal. The 2011 Canada Gold Medal Plates champ helms a restaurant with presence.
Damas was Montreal's comeback restaurant of 2015. The story has been well-circulated by now: the original Damas was gutted by fire a year ago. Chef-owner Fuad Alnirabie's reborn Syrian restaurant in Outremont, in the old Les Chèvres, is more ambitious, more popular, and, indeed, just as excellent as ever.
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Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneDamas was Montreal's comeback restaurant of 2015. The story has been well-circulated by now: the original Damas was gutted by fire a year ago. Chef-owner Fuad Alnirabie's reborn Syrian restaurant in Outremont, in the old Les Chèvres, is more ambitious, more popular, and, indeed, just as excellent as ever.
At Provisions, manager Tina An, and chefs Hakim Rahal and Pablo Rojas (pictured), replaced the somewhat stuffy Van Horne with a 25-seater strongly focused on market cuisine, where sharing plates are encouraged, and prix fixe options are available. “We let people know the main ingredients that we have in house, but part of the fun has been the element of surprise,” Rahal remarked when the restaurant opened. “If people take a stroll through Jean Talon market on any given day, they'll have a pretty good idea what we'll be serving.”
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Provisions Restaurant
1268 Av. Van HorneAt Provisions, manager Tina An, and chefs Hakim Rahal and Pablo Rojas (pictured), replaced the somewhat stuffy Van Horne with a 25-seater strongly focused on market cuisine, where sharing plates are encouraged, and prix fixe options are available. “We let people know the main ingredients that we have in house, but part of the fun has been the element of surprise,” Rahal remarked when the restaurant opened. “If people take a stroll through Jean Talon market on any given day, they'll have a pretty good idea what we'll be serving.”
Derek Dammann, prominent chef ambassador for Montreal that he is, is an ardent advocate of a Canada-wide culinary identity (indeed, his cookbook, True North: Canadian Cooking From Coast to Coast, is all about it). His popular Plateau gastropub brings it all home.
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Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteDerek Dammann, prominent chef ambassador for Montreal that he is, is an ardent advocate of a Canada-wide culinary identity (indeed, his cookbook, True North: Canadian Cooking From Coast to Coast, is all about it). His popular Plateau gastropub brings it all home.
The Rosemont restaurant from chef Marc-André Jetté and sommelier William Saulnier — both Les 400 Coups alums — has rare bragging rights: to date it is universally adored by local food critics. The dreamy yet industrial-feeling build sits in the Technopôle Angus development. Sweeping windows and exposed 25-foot ceilings give plenty of breathing room to the captivating, locally sourced food on the table. The a la carte menu is equally suited to sharing or traditional ordering. Just note that Jetté has an especially gifted hand with vegetables and the handmade strozzapretti with sea urchin has quickly become a signature dish.
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Hoogan et Beaufort
4095 Rue MolsonThe Rosemont restaurant from chef Marc-André Jetté and sommelier William Saulnier — both Les 400 Coups alums — has rare bragging rights: to date it is universally adored by local food critics. The dreamy yet industrial-feeling build sits in the Technopôle Angus development. Sweeping windows and exposed 25-foot ceilings give plenty of breathing room to the captivating, locally sourced food on the table. The a la carte menu is equally suited to sharing or traditional ordering. Just note that Jetté has an especially gifted hand with vegetables and the handmade strozzapretti with sea urchin has quickly become a signature dish.
Lawrence owner Sefi Amir's commitment to source locally and respectfully raised meat has taken brick-and-mortar hold a few doors down from her restaurant at Boucherie Lawrence. The butcher shop feels like a natural complement to chef Marc Cohen's food at what is one of the most consistent restaurants in the city. The pair, together with partners Ethan Wills and Annika Krausz, recently revamped the former Café Sardine as Larrys, a casual walk-in café and restaurant open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Make that three incarnations of the Lawrence ethos to enjoy, all within steps of each other in Mile End.
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Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount ELawrence owner Sefi Amir's commitment to source locally and respectfully raised meat has taken brick-and-mortar hold a few doors down from her restaurant at Boucherie Lawrence. The butcher shop feels like a natural complement to chef Marc Cohen's food at what is one of the most consistent restaurants in the city. The pair, together with partners Ethan Wills and Annika Krausz, recently revamped the former Café Sardine as Larrys, a casual walk-in café and restaurant open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Make that three incarnations of the Lawrence ethos to enjoy, all within steps of each other in Mile End.
If Mile End is Montreal’s restaurant mecca, Hôtel Herman is partly to blame. The horseshoe bar, curated playlists and monochrome décor all play well with the neighbourhood’s moneyed class but it really is all about the food (and that unusual wine list). Dishes like foie gras terrine with rhubarb, yogurt and brioche, and horse tartare with ox-eye daisy capers and burnt onion powder resonate. Clearly, chef Marc-Alexandre Mercier deserved his Eater Young Gun title.
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Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-LaurentIf Mile End is Montreal’s restaurant mecca, Hôtel Herman is partly to blame. The horseshoe bar, curated playlists and monochrome décor all play well with the neighbourhood’s moneyed class but it really is all about the food (and that unusual wine list). Dishes like foie gras terrine with rhubarb, yogurt and brioche, and horse tartare with ox-eye daisy capers and burnt onion powder resonate. Clearly, chef Marc-Alexandre Mercier deserved his Eater Young Gun title.
Chef-owners Marc De Canck and Olivier de Montigny steward this 20-year-old temple of French gastronomy. La Chronique has a "save it for a special occasion" rep but the food is more playful and affordable than most imagine. Not just for that yearly anniversary dinner, in other words.
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La Chronique
104 Av. Laurier OChef-owners Marc De Canck and Olivier de Montigny steward this 20-year-old temple of French gastronomy. La Chronique has a "save it for a special occasion" rep but the food is more playful and affordable than most imagine. Not just for that yearly anniversary dinner, in other words.
Lili Co. has enjoyed a well-deserved ascendancy since it relocated from the Plateau to Mile End in 2015. A unanimous critical coup de cœur since, the offal-centric restaurant from couple Catherine Draws and David Pellizzari is now one of the most sought-after new tables in the city.
Lili.Co
4675 Boulevard Saint-LaurentLili Co. has enjoyed a well-deserved ascendancy since it relocated from the Plateau to Mile End in 2015. A unanimous critical coup de cœur since, the offal-centric restaurant from couple Catherine Draws and David Pellizzari is now one of the most sought-after new tables in the city.
Le Club Chasse et Pêche's Claude Pelletier and Hubert Marsolais, and chef Yaku Okazaki (pictured) have won Plateau fidelity with emphasis on quality surf sans turf and one of the best wine lists, courtesy Gaizka Brassard and Joris Garcia, in Montreal.
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Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OLe Club Chasse et Pêche's Claude Pelletier and Hubert Marsolais, and chef Yaku Okazaki (pictured) have won Plateau fidelity with emphasis on quality surf sans turf and one of the best wine lists, courtesy Gaizka Brassard and Joris Garcia, in Montreal.
The city's bellwether bistro feels even more indispensable since the untimely death of founder Colette Brossoit in 2014. Chef Jean-François Vachon was recently hired to replace his former mentor, Joël Chapoulie. Pro tip: sit at the bar and watch the venerable Claude Masson at work.
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisThe city's bellwether bistro feels even more indispensable since the untimely death of founder Colette Brossoit in 2014. Chef Jean-François Vachon was recently hired to replace his former mentor, Joël Chapoulie. Pro tip: sit at the bar and watch the venerable Claude Masson at work.
At Le Mousso, chef Antonin Mousseau-Rivard is helping to reshape a rapidly transforming neighbourhood (Centre-Sud Montreal), one photogenic plate at a time. The neighbours haven't always been cooperative, but diners and critics have championed the restaurant since it opened in October of 2015. Lesley Chesterman called Le Mousso one of the best new restaurants of the year; Marie-Claude Lortie remarked that Mousseau-Rivard pushed the limits of Québécois cuisine to new, creative heights. Le Mousso's heretofore tasting-menu-only format will soon give way to a more casual bar menu after 10 p.m., with extended kitchen hours until 1 a.m. (Take note: the restaurant is technically a bar, and, as such, cannot serve minors.)
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Le Mousso/Le Petit Mousso
1025 Rue Ontario EAt Le Mousso, chef Antonin Mousseau-Rivard is helping to reshape a rapidly transforming neighbourhood (Centre-Sud Montreal), one photogenic plate at a time. The neighbours haven't always been cooperative, but diners and critics have championed the restaurant since it opened in October of 2015. Lesley Chesterman called Le Mousso one of the best new restaurants of the year; Marie-Claude Lortie remarked that Mousseau-Rivard pushed the limits of Québécois cuisine to new, creative heights. Le Mousso's heretofore tasting-menu-only format will soon give way to a more casual bar menu after 10 p.m., with extended kitchen hours until 1 a.m. (Take note: the restaurant is technically a bar, and, as such, cannot serve minors.)
Montreal band Arcade Fire's foray into the restaurant world could have come across as a meritless vanity project. But together with top Toronto restaurateurs Jen Agg and Roland Jean it's a success, with boozy rum-based cocktails and Haitian plates such as griot or oxtail, rice and plantains.
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Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenMontreal band Arcade Fire's foray into the restaurant world could have come across as a meritless vanity project. But together with top Toronto restaurateurs Jen Agg and Roland Jean it's a success, with boozy rum-based cocktails and Haitian plates such as griot or oxtail, rice and plantains.
Chuck Hughes' second venture hit the scene in 2011 with nary a whisper of a sophomore slump. In many respects, Le Bremner is Garde Manger's superior. The Old Montreal room's a charmer, and chef Danny Smiles, a former Top Chef Canada contestant and budding Vice Munchies star, is a passionate cook.
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Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul EChuck Hughes' second venture hit the scene in 2011 with nary a whisper of a sophomore slump. In many respects, Le Bremner is Garde Manger's superior. The Old Montreal room's a charmer, and chef Danny Smiles, a former Top Chef Canada contestant and budding Vice Munchies star, is a passionate cook.
Carlos Ferreira's flagship restaurant has served sophisticated Portuguese fare for two decades. Ferreira Café retooled in 2015 for its milestone anniversary, and looks better than ever. A casual Portuguese chicken restaurant from the same team, Campo, also opened just around the corner in September 2016.
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Ferreira Café
1446 Rue PeelCarlos Ferreira's flagship restaurant has served sophisticated Portuguese fare for two decades. Ferreira Café retooled in 2015 for its milestone anniversary, and looks better than ever. A casual Portuguese chicken restaurant from the same team, Campo, also opened just around the corner in September 2016.
Michelin star chef Daniel Boulud's sleek restaurant in the august Ritz-Carlton hotel has galvanized Montreal's Golden Square Mile. Riccardo Bertolino's résumé is duly impressive and the executive chef's efforts in the kitchen have won over a lot of skeptics leery of hotel restaurant food.
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Maison Boulud
1228 Rue Sherbrooke OMichelin star chef Daniel Boulud's sleek restaurant in the august Ritz-Carlton hotel has galvanized Montreal's Golden Square Mile. Riccardo Bertolino's résumé is duly impressive and the executive chef's efforts in the kitchen have won over a lot of skeptics leery of hotel restaurant food.
The brainchild of chef John Winter Russell (Van Horne) sits tucked away in the basement of Little Burgundy's former historic St. Joseph's Church. A passion project in every sense of the word, Candide puts forth nightly four-course $45 fixed price menus that have been called “a steal” in an atmosphere that almost imperceptably incorporates the church’s former pews and tables into its predominatly wood- and evergreen-toned workshop ambiance. Besides the unconventional flavor combinations on the menu (zucchini with lobster roe, anyone?), the beautifully curated wine list and excellent service round out the experience to garner consistent praise.
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Candide
551 Rue Saint-MartinThe brainchild of chef John Winter Russell (Van Horne) sits tucked away in the basement of Little Burgundy's former historic St. Joseph's Church. A passion project in every sense of the word, Candide puts forth nightly four-course $45 fixed price menus that have been called “a steal” in an atmosphere that almost imperceptably incorporates the church’s former pews and tables into its predominatly wood- and evergreen-toned workshop ambiance. Besides the unconventional flavor combinations on the menu (zucchini with lobster roe, anyone?), the beautifully curated wine list and excellent service round out the experience to garner consistent praise.
With its handsome, broodingly dark decor and crackling fire-fueled kitchen, the newer sibling to Olive et Gourmando effortlessly creates that “it” place feeling. Now, after months on the scene in Griffintown, the mostly organic menu has fallen into stride too. Everything from the smoked butter, to the cured ham, to the ice cream adorning many dessert plates is made in house and options change often with the season. Words to the wise: don’t miss the wood-fired flatbreads; order steak when it’s on the menu; and always, always save room for dessert.
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Foxy
1638 Rue Notre Dame OWith its handsome, broodingly dark decor and crackling fire-fueled kitchen, the newer sibling to Olive et Gourmando effortlessly creates that “it” place feeling. Now, after months on the scene in Griffintown, the mostly organic menu has fallen into stride too. Everything from the smoked butter, to the cured ham, to the ice cream adorning many dessert plates is made in house and options change often with the season. Words to the wise: don’t miss the wood-fired flatbreads; order steak when it’s on the menu; and always, always save room for dessert.
Chef Emma Cardarelli, Lisa McConnell and Ryan Gray run one of the most sought-after tables in town on a once-quiet strip below the Bell Centre. The formula: a warm room, easygoing vibe, savvy wine service and beautifully-executed seasonal Italian food. It's hard to reap more total satisfaction from any other restaurant in the city.
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Nora Gray
1391 Rue Saint-JacquesChef Emma Cardarelli, Lisa McConnell and Ryan Gray run one of the most sought-after tables in town on a once-quiet strip below the Bell Centre. The formula: a warm room, easygoing vibe, savvy wine service and beautifully-executed seasonal Italian food. It's hard to reap more total satisfaction from any other restaurant in the city.
Possibly the freshest restaurant in the city, Hvor is seriously dedicated to local produce — so much so that they have an on-site garden and beehives. With tasting menus as the only option, Hvor changes its menu weekly to be up-to-the-second seasonal.
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HVOR
1414 Rue Notre Dame OPossibly the freshest restaurant in the city, Hvor is seriously dedicated to local produce — so much so that they have an on-site garden and beehives. With tasting menus as the only option, Hvor changes its menu weekly to be up-to-the-second seasonal.
With apologies to Lili Co., Le Mousso, and Montréal Plaza, this tidy Griffintown spot from Kabir Kapoor and chef Jason Morris may well have been 2015's restaurant of the year. Within days of opening last summer, Le Fantôme was winning everyone over with creations like peanut butter, jelly, and foie gras on brioche, celery root lasagna, and malted ice cream sandwiches. Those previously familiar with Morris's cooking haven't stopped screaming "We told you so!".
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Le Fantôme
1832 Rue WilliamWith apologies to Lili Co., Le Mousso, and Montréal Plaza, this tidy Griffintown spot from Kabir Kapoor and chef Jason Morris may well have been 2015's restaurant of the year. Within days of opening last summer, Le Fantôme was winning everyone over with creations like peanut butter, jelly, and foie gras on brioche, celery root lasagna, and malted ice cream sandwiches. Those previously familiar with Morris's cooking haven't stopped screaming "We told you so!".
Dave McMillan, Fred Morin and Allison Cunningham opened their first restaurant together in 2005 on a moribund stretch of Notre-Dame in Little Burgundy. Montreal (and the world, frankly) has yet to recover. Now part of the 100 best restaurants in the world club.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame ODave McMillan, Fred Morin and Allison Cunningham opened their first restaurant together in 2005 on a moribund stretch of Notre-Dame in Little Burgundy. Montreal (and the world, frankly) has yet to recover. Now part of the 100 best restaurants in the world club.
Joe Beef's lively and boisterous little brother is a trip. Fine art adorns the walls, the considerate wine list invariably compels, and plates like foie gras parfait with roasted prunes, calf's liver à la Montréalaise and raspberry trifle with sprinkles exude the creed that has become a hallmark: sit, relax, enjoy, and check all self-importance at the door.
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Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame OJoe Beef's lively and boisterous little brother is a trip. Fine art adorns the walls, the considerate wine list invariably compels, and plates like foie gras parfait with roasted prunes, calf's liver à la Montréalaise and raspberry trifle with sprinkles exude the creed that has become a hallmark: sit, relax, enjoy, and check all self-importance at the door.
This walk-in wine bar was a seamless, and seemingly no-brainer, addition to the Joe Beef family when it opened in the summer of 2013. As of late August 2015 there's twice as much Vin Papillon to love. Come terrasse season, the Parc Vinet-facing alley behind Joe Beef's three restaurants will thrum.
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Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OThis walk-in wine bar was a seamless, and seemingly no-brainer, addition to the Joe Beef family when it opened in the summer of 2013. As of late August 2015 there's twice as much Vin Papillon to love. Come terrasse season, the Parc Vinet-facing alley behind Joe Beef's three restaurants will thrum.
Alex and Mat Winnicki, a.k.a. the Satay Brothers, have set Saint-Henri on fire with their faithful—and playful—takes on Southeast Asian street food, both at their Atwater Market stand and their convivial-as-hell brick-and-mortar space down the street. Suddenly, the likes of laksa and gado gado are on everyone's lips.
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Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OAlex and Mat Winnicki, a.k.a. the Satay Brothers, have set Saint-Henri on fire with their faithful—and playful—takes on Southeast Asian street food, both at their Atwater Market stand and their convivial-as-hell brick-and-mortar space down the street. Suddenly, the likes of laksa and gado gado are on everyone's lips.
Tuck Shop's brand of consistent and sophisticated comfort food was a forerunner on the now heavily engaged Notre-Dame strip in Saint-Henri. Year in and year out, a restaurant that seems to continually improve.
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Tuck Shop
4662 Rue Notre Dame OTuck Shop's brand of consistent and sophisticated comfort food was a forerunner on the now heavily engaged Notre-Dame strip in Saint-Henri. Year in and year out, a restaurant that seems to continually improve.
Antonio Park has a private fish import license and isn't afraid to use it. The affable native of Argentina, and Culinary Institute of Japan alum has knife skills as sharp as his hashtag game, and has risen from the ranks to become one of Canada's most recognizable star chefs. At Park, the Chopped Canada judge has what is arguably Montreal's first destination sushi restaurant.
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Park Avenue
Avenue du ParcAntonio Park has a private fish import license and isn't afraid to use it. The affable native of Argentina, and Culinary Institute of Japan alum has knife skills as sharp as his hashtag game, and has risen from the ranks to become one of Canada's most recognizable star chefs. At Park, the Chopped Canada judge has what is arguably Montreal's first destination sushi restaurant.
The most engaged chef in Montreal has another hit on his hands to complement the neighbouring Park. Lavanderia is very different from Antonio Park's omakase-driven flagship, of course. The formula here is meat, for the most part, and a lot of it; done asado-style in homage to Park's childhood in South America. Prime cuts of premium proteins, from unprecedented Kobe beef to homemade green chorizo to fish, are grilled over imported Argentine charcoal and Japanese binchotan charcoal. As good as they are, don't fill up on sides here; the parrillada completa is a beast.
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Lavanderia Restaurant
374 Av. VictoriaThe most engaged chef in Montreal has another hit on his hands to complement the neighbouring Park. Lavanderia is very different from Antonio Park's omakase-driven flagship, of course. The formula here is meat, for the most part, and a lot of it; done asado-style in homage to Park's childhood in South America. Prime cuts of premium proteins, from unprecedented Kobe beef to homemade green chorizo to fish, are grilled over imported Argentine charcoal and Japanese binchotan charcoal. As good as they are, don't fill up on sides here; the parrillada completa is a beast.
Cozy gourmet cupcake shop offering a changing selection of flavors, plus cookies, cakes & cake pops.
Simplement D Liche
3964 R. Saint-DenisCozy gourmet cupcake shop offering a changing selection of flavors, plus cookies, cakes & cake pops.
Kouign amann, a classic cake from Brittany, & other French treats are crafted at this rustic bakery.
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Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal EKouign amann, a classic cake from Brittany, & other French treats are crafted at this rustic bakery.
Throwback bakery offering traditional French breads, plus sandwiches & tea, in a sleek space.
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Guillaume
5170 Boul. Saint-LaurentThrowback bakery offering traditional French breads, plus sandwiches & tea, in a sleek space.
Outpost for sweet & savory Chinese pastries such as egg custard & pork buns, plus bubble tea.
Patisserie Harmonie
85 Rue De La Gauchetière OOutpost for sweet & savory Chinese pastries such as egg custard & pork buns, plus bubble tea.
Comfortable bakery & cafe serving refined French breads & pastries plus sandwiches & quick meals.
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Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisComfortable bakery & cafe serving refined French breads & pastries plus sandwiches & quick meals.
Creating custom cakes for special occasions, this bakery also offers pastries, bread & pizza.
San Pietro
1950 Rue Jean-Talon ECreating custom cakes for special occasions, this bakery also offers pastries, bread & pizza.
Enduring Italian bakery prepping cakes, cannoli & candies in snug, throwback surrounds.
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Pasticceria Alati-Caserta
277 Rue DanteEnduring Italian bakery prepping cakes, cannoli & candies in snug, throwback surrounds.
Chic outpost for artisanal Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch fare such as shakshuka.
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Hof Kelsten
4524 Boul. Saint-LaurentChic outpost for artisanal Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch fare such as shakshuka.
Well-known bakery doling out varied flavors of bagels topped with cream cheese, plus other bites.
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Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OWell-known bakery doling out varied flavors of bagels topped with cream cheese, plus other bites.
Casual spot for sandwiches made with famous bagels baked in wood-fired ovens, plus salads & soups.
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St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECasual spot for sandwiches made with famous bagels baked in wood-fired ovens, plus salads & soups.
Cupcakes in classic & inventive flavors crafted in a sleek, modern bakery with a few tables
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Itsi Bitsi Cake Inc
2507 Rue Notre-Dame OuestCupcakes in classic & inventive flavors crafted in a sleek, modern bakery with a few tables
Lovely place, friendly staff, good coffee and delicious carrot cake!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cookie Stéfanie
272 Rue Saint-JacquesLovely place, friendly staff, good coffee and delicious carrot cake!
Upscale shop for pastries, macarons, cakes & custom desserts, plus brunch served on Sundays.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pâtisserie Rhubarbe
1479 Avenue Laurier EUpscale shop for pastries, macarons, cakes & custom desserts, plus brunch served on Sundays.
Acclaimed barista Anthony Benda’s fresh-roasted coffees brewed in a bustling space with a patio.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Myriade
1432 Rue MackayAcclaimed barista Anthony Benda’s fresh-roasted coffees brewed in a bustling space with a patio.
Hipster Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter).
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OHipster Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter).
Rustic-chic indie cafe turning out a variety of coffee drinks, teas & hot chocolate, plus pastries.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke ORustic-chic indie cafe turning out a variety of coffee drinks, teas & hot chocolate, plus pastries.
Laid-back Italian-style cafe with a patio offering espresso-based drinks & pastries.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe San Simeon
39 Rue DanteLaid-back Italian-style cafe with a patio offering espresso-based drinks & pastries.
Trendy outlet offering espressos & light vegan bites, plus modern music performances at night.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Résonance
5175A Av du ParcTrendy outlet offering espressos & light vegan bites, plus modern music performances at night.
Single origin coffees, latte art & homemade goods lure locals to this snug, retro-industrial outfit.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcSingle origin coffees, latte art & homemade goods lure locals to this snug, retro-industrial outfit.
Mellow, insider hub for barista-made, limited release coffee, with Saint Donut treats & local art.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paquebot Mont-Royal
123 Avenue du Mont-Royal OMellow, insider hub for barista-made, limited release coffee, with Saint Donut treats & local art.
Intimate hangout with a chalkboard menu featuring panini & soup, plus beer & artful lattes.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Larue & fils
919 Rue Saint-Zotique EIntimate hangout with a chalkboard menu featuring panini & soup, plus beer & artful lattes.
Laid-back meeting space selling artisanal coffee, pastries & light bites for breakfast or lunch.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Névé (Flocon)
781 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELaid-back meeting space selling artisanal coffee, pastries & light bites for breakfast or lunch.
Mellow spot for grilled panini, charcuterie & craft cocktails, with poetry & art events.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kafein cafe-bar
1429 Rue BishopMellow spot for grilled panini, charcuterie & craft cocktails, with poetry & art events.
Family-friendly chain venue serving hefty-sized favourites including custom-made omelets & crêpes.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Allô Mon Coco
1684 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OFamily-friendly chain venue serving hefty-sized favourites including custom-made omelets & crêpes.
Breakfast & casual fare served all day in a slick space with a heated patio, plus happy hour.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
3630 Rue Saint-DenisBreakfast & casual fare served all day in a slick space with a heated patio, plus happy hour.
A powerhouse farmer’s market in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with over 100 members, Marché Solidaire Frontenac is all about promoting healthy eating.
Solidaire Frontenac Market
2550 Rue Ontario EA powerhouse farmer’s market in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with over 100 members, Marché Solidaire Frontenac is all about promoting healthy eating.
The Atwater Market isn’t exactly an unknown gem, but it very much comes into its own during the summer months as it expands out of its cramped building all the way down to the Lachine Canal.
Summer-only vendors flock in to sell juicy heirloom tomatoes, berries and leafy greens and the canal-side location makes for easy picnicking.
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marché atwater
The Atwater Market isn’t exactly an unknown gem, but it very much comes into its own during the summer months as it expands out of its cramped building all the way down to the Lachine Canal.
Summer-only vendors flock in to sell juicy heirloom tomatoes, berries and leafy greens and the canal-side location makes for easy picnicking.
The Jean-Talon market is hardly a secret, but it deserves praise because it’s not only the city’s biggest public market – it’s also one of the largest in North America.
The market balloons over several streets and traffic is blocked in the warmer months to make room for over 300 vendors.
The surroundings might not be as picturesque as Atwater, but the prices and selection make up for that.
It’s also great if you’re looking to exotic spices or flavours.
There’s a Mexican grocery store, Thai supermarket, various Italian patisseries and more within walking distance of the central market.
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Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienThe Jean-Talon market is hardly a secret, but it deserves praise because it’s not only the city’s biggest public market – it’s also one of the largest in North America.
The market balloons over several streets and traffic is blocked in the warmer months to make room for over 300 vendors.
The surroundings might not be as picturesque as Atwater, but the prices and selection make up for that.
It’s also great if you’re looking to exotic spices or flavours.
There’s a Mexican grocery store, Thai supermarket, various Italian patisseries and more within walking distance of the central market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks & upscale bites (such as oysters & charcuterie) in a slick, rustic space with banquettes.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul ODrinks & upscale bites (such as oysters & charcuterie) in a slick, rustic space with banquettes.
Stylish, brick-lined spot pairing an extensive champagne list with upscale American plates.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Saint-Paul
343 Rue Saint-Paul EStylish, brick-lined spot pairing an extensive champagne list with upscale American plates.
Hip, industrial-chic spot serving creative cocktails & refined Californian fare with a Latin twist.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joverse
52 Rue Saint-JacquesHip, industrial-chic spot serving creative cocktails & refined Californian fare with a Latin twist.
Seasonal, open-air restaurant offering New Canadian plates, cocktails, a dance club & rooftop patio.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terrasses Bonsecours
364 Rue de la Commune ESeasonal, open-air restaurant offering New Canadian plates, cocktails, a dance club & rooftop patio.
Club Peopl
3612 Boul. Saint-LaurentChic and cozy!
Chic outdoors-themed lounge in the W Hotel offering a seasonal cocktail menu & a VIP section.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
W Montreal
901 Rue du Square-VictoriaChic outdoors-themed lounge in the W Hotel offering a seasonal cocktail menu & a VIP section.
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentLaid-back Japanese style brewery.
Bustling neighbourhood pub with homegrown house brews & exotic imports, plus a patio & light fare.
442 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OBustling neighbourhood pub with homegrown house brews & exotic imports, plus a patio & light fare.
Upbeat microbrewery with a large patio offering housemade draft brews & pub grub in a cool setting.
Brasseur de Montréal
4007 Rue Saint-DenisUpbeat microbrewery with a large patio offering housemade draft brews & pub grub in a cool setting.
One of the more famous Quebec breweries and available across Canada.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasserie McAuslan
5080 Rue Saint-AmbroiseOne of the more famous Quebec breweries and available across Canada.
Upscale pub grub & craft beer (imported & brewed on-site) in a renovated former nunnery.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGillUpscale pub grub & craft beer (imported & brewed on-site) in a renovated former nunnery.
Large, 3-level microbrewery known for homegrown seasonal brews, with live music, patios & eats.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brutopia
Rue CrescentLarge, 3-level microbrewery known for homegrown seasonal brews, with live music, patios & eats.
Ritzy, multispace wine bar offering many vintages, plus tastings & pairings with inspired bites.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pullman
3424 Av du ParcRitzy, multispace wine bar offering many vintages, plus tastings & pairings with inspired bites.
Noble Sélection
1370 Bd Rosemont24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
422 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du Casino24-hour gambling complex in modernist Expo 67 site, plus river views, restaurants & live shows.
Small venue for new & experimental live music in English & French, with DJs & late-night partying.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-LaurentSmall venue for new & experimental live music in English & French, with DJs & late-night partying.
Cozy hideaway offering an all-vegetarian menu, wine & beer amid a buzzy ambience with live music.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Escalier
552 Rue Sainte-Catherine ECozy hideaway offering an all-vegetarian menu, wine & beer amid a buzzy ambience with live music.
Diverse styles of live jazz & popular jam sessions, in a brick-wall semi-basement with casual fare.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
1254 Rue MackayDiverse styles of live jazz & popular jam sessions, in a brick-wall semi-basement with casual fare.
An amazing restaurant owned by Arcade fire lead singer.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenAn amazing restaurant owned by Arcade fire lead singer.
Sightseeing
The Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas.
759 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biodomo
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas.
Notre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpice Street.
819 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame ONotre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpice Street.
The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in Old Montreal, it stretches for over two kilometres along the St-Lawrence River in Old Montreal.
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Old Port of Montreal
The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in Old Montreal, it stretches for over two kilometres along the St-Lawrence River in Old Montreal.
Mount Royal is a large volcanic-related hill or small mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of downtown Montreal, Quebec, the city to which it gave its name.
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Mount Royal
Mount Royal is a large volcanic-related hill or small mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of downtown Montreal, Quebec, the city to which it gave its name.
Old Montreal is the oldest area in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with a few remains dating back to New France.
804 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Montreal
Old Montreal is the oldest area in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with a few remains dating back to New France.
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine on Westmount Summit in Montreal, Quebec. It is Canada's largest church.
636 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MarySaint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine on Westmount Summit in Montreal, Quebec. It is Canada's largest church.
Arts & Culture
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is Montreal's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada. The museum is located on the historic Golden Square Mile stretch of Sherbrooke Street.
1504 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Bellas Artes de Montreal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OThe Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is Montreal's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada. The museum is located on the historic Golden Square Mile stretch of Sherbrooke Street.
Pointe-à-Callière Museum is a museum of archaeology and history in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was founded in 1992 as part of celebrations to mark Montreal's 350th birthday.
302 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Montreal
350 Pl. RoyalePointe-à-Callière Museum is a museum of archaeology and history in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was founded in 1992 as part of celebrations to mark Montreal's 350th birthday.
The Montreal Insectarium is a natural history museum located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world. It is the largest insect museum in North America and among the largest insectariums worldwide.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke EThe Montreal Insectarium is a natural history museum located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world. It is the largest insect museum in North America and among the largest insectariums worldwide.
Parks & Nature
The Lachine Canal is a canal passing through the southwestern part of the Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, running 14.5 kilometres from the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis, through the boroughs of Lachine, Lasalle and Sud-Ouest.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
711 Boulevard Saint-Joseph EstThe Lachine Canal is a canal passing through the southwestern part of the Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, running 14.5 kilometres from the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis, through the boroughs of Lachine, Lasalle and Sud-Ouest.
La Fontaine Park is a 34 ha urban park located in the borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
1637 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeLa Fontaine Park is a 34 ha urban park located in the borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Shopping
Centro comercial Eaton de Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OQuartier DIX30
9090 Boulevard LeducPlace Versailles
7275 Rue Sherbrooke EPlace Montreal Trust
1500 Av. McGill CollegeEssentials
IGA Louise Ménard
865 Rue Sainte-Catherine EPharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPJC Jean Coutu Santé-Beauté
614 Rue Saint-JacquesMarché St-Jacques
2035 Rue Atateken