Must-see restaurants in Montréal

  • Comptoir 21

    Montréal

    Slide onto a stool around the horseshoe-shaped wooden counter and feast on tender morsels of fish and chips, served on blue-and-white checked paper in…

  • Mango Bay

    Montréal

    A converted Victorian house with simple mango-coloured tablecloths is the setting for serves of authentic chicken jerky or stew, curried goat or island…

  • Lester’s Deli

    Montréal

    With its art-deco-meets-1950s-diner-style decor and period knickknacks adorning the walls, this famed restaurant attracts a fiercely loyal following of…

  • La Panthère Verte

    Montréal

    Green in every sense of the word, La Panthère Verte is a casual vegetarian spot, where you can stop for delicious falafel sandwiches, energy-charging…

  • Café Névé

    Montréal

    This much-loved neighborhood haunt serves excellent coffees, and the food selection goes far beyond the typical baked goods found in most cafes. Stop in…

  • Le Bilboquet

    Montréal

    A legendary institution in Montréal, Le Bilboquet whips up highly addictive homemade ice cream and refreshing sorbets. On warm summer nights (and even on…

  • Au Festin de Babette

    Montréal

    This charming cafe with sidewalk terrace is famed for its homemade ice cream. The supremely satisfying crème glacée molle à l’ancienne is chocolate or…

  • Usine C Café

    Montréal

    On the lower level of the creative performing center Usine C, you'll find this low-lit bistro serving up a short menu of French classic-inspired dishes…

  • Café Santropol

    Montréal

    This bohemian Montréal eatery is known for its towering and creative sandwiches, colorful digs and lush outdoor garden patio. Its creations range from the…

  • Beijing

    Old Montréal

    Every Montréaler has a favorite Chinatown restaurant, a familiar place where a warm welcome awaits when turning up in the neighborhood. The unassuming and…

  • Gibby's

    Old Montréal

    A purveyor of the good old-fashioned steak, Gibby’s serves excellent grilled meats and seafood, including a respected rack of lamb. A mix of corporate…

  • Furusato

    Montréal

    This humble eatery presents some of the most authentic Japanese in town. Ultrafresh sushi, decent sake, shrimp and vegetable tempura, sukiyaki and grilled…

  • Pastaga

    Montréal

    Pastaga takes tapas and gives them a gourmet Québécois, French and wider Mediterranean spin to great effect in their garlic snails, maple-syrup foie gras,…

  • Café Différance

    Old Montréal

    Hipster baristas whip up delightfully smooth lattes at this bright little espresso bar on the edge of Old Montréal to a mostly hurried professional crowd…

  • Alati-Caserta

    Montréal

    For more than four decades, this marvelous family-owned pastry shop in Little Italy has wowed Montréalers with its deliciously decadent cannoli, almond…

  • Thali

    Montréal

    A popular budget gem in the Concordia Chinatown, Thali offers quick plates of delish Indian fare, with three-course specials for about $10. The naan bread…

  • Espace La Fontaine

    Montréal

    In a chalet perched above the water, Espace La Fontaine is a bright and cheery bistro that serves sandwiches, salads and drinks, as well as a good weekend…

  • Boustan

    Montréal

    This friendly little Lebanese joint scores high in popularity on the city’s shwarma-and-falafel circuit because of its delicious toasted-pita sandwiches…

  • Hoang Oanh

    Old Montréal

    The Vietnamese banh mi (baguette sandwiches) here are the very best in Chinatown. There’s an endless choice of fillings but the grilled chicken or the…

  • Les 3 Brasseurs

    Montréal

    If you'd like to cap a day of sightseeing with belly-filling fare and a few pints of handcrafted beer, stop by this convivial brewpub with its stylized…

  • Restaurant Greenspot

    Montréal

    This classic Québécois diner is a legend of Montréal greasy spoons. In business for more than 70 years, Greenspot remains a local favorite for hot dogs,…

  • Melk

    Montréal

    This tiny neighborhood gem is a requisite pit stop when strolling Ave Monkland. You can enjoy first-rate coffees, matcha lattes, and heavenly baked goods …

  • Noodle Factory

    Old Montréal

    Noodle fanatics roll up to this bustling hole-in-the-wall place for chef Lin Kwong Cheung’s famed homemade noodles. You can watch him in the open kitchen…

  • Le Beaux-Arts Bistro

    Montréal

    This on-site museum bistro has fittingly minimal looks and French-influenced panini, soups, salads and pastries. It's good for a light meal or Quebec…

  • Mai Xiang Yuan

    Old Montréal

    Tasty plates of 15 dumplings come pan-fried or steamed at this humble restaurant. Fillings include everything from lamb and onion to pork and leek, as…

  • Replika

    Montréal

    This spacious coffeehouse has lots of tables for quiet conversation and laptop chatter, plus good coffees, sandwiches, desserts and other snacks. For a…

  • TOHU Bistro

    Montréal

    Attached to the TOHU theater, this small cafe sells sandwiches, salads, bagels and other light fare.

  • Le Pavillon 67

    Montréal

    Located in the Casino de Montréal, Le Pavillon 67 spreads an excellent buffet. On weekends, you'll find lobster, crab legs, poached salmon, roast lamb,…

  • Pizzeria Napoletana

    Montréal

    Homemade pasta sauces and very basic thick-sauced pizzas (more than 30 different types of each) draw Italian-loving crowds year-round. The pizza crust –…

  • La Belle & La Boeuf – Burger Bar

    Montréal

    This trendy burger bar in the heart of downtown caters to a late-night crowd looking for some fun with their grub. The name is a play on words (Beauty &…