Must see restaurants in Montréal

Inspired by the street food (and beer) of Vietnam, this neighborhood charmer showcases simple but delectable recipes, near the foot of Mont-Royal. The…

With classy vintage decor, booths or tables and inexpensive comfort fare, L'Gros Luxe has obvious appeal. The small dining room is always packed with…

In the heart of the Little Burgundy neighborhood, Joe Beef remains a darling of food critics for its unfussy, market-fresh fare. The rustic, country…

A Montréal legend since 1968, La Banquise is probably the best place in town to sample poutine. More than 30 varieties are available, including a vegan…

On the upper floor of the arts center SAT, Foodlab is a creative culinary space where the small menu changes every two weeks, and ranges around the globe…

Chef Normand Laprise has earned rave reviews for his innovative recipes based on products sourced from local farms. The bright, wide-open dining room has…

Young waitstaff traverse an airy space and a shaded back porch, bringing out plates topped with artful arrangements of haute Québécois cuisine: farm deer…

The name of this bakery – challenging even for some French speakers – comes from its famous Breton cake (flaky on the outside, rich and tender on the…

One of Montréal’s famed bagel bakeries – people flood in here around the clock to scoop them up the minute they come out of the oven. Classic sesame- or…

Amid rustic wood tables and potted plants, the friendly staff at little Omnivore whip up delicious Middle-Eastern mezze plates of hummus, tabbouleh, baba…

A splendid cafe that serves its signature bagels, grilled or nature, with soup or salad. There are about a dozen sandwiches but most popular are the…

Kazuo Akutsu’s frenetic hole-in-the-wall in the Concordia Chinatown draws long lines of people waiting for gyoza (dumplings), ramen-noodle soup and…

Part of the lineup of great restaurants on Rue Notre-Dame in Little Burgundy, this locally owned bistro has a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff,…

In Montréal's first vegetarian upscale eatery, zippy Thai-inspired stir-fries and coconut soups explore the potential of fragrant kaffir lime, lemongrass…

Reuben Schwartz, a Romanian Jew, opened this Montréal icon in 1928, and it’s been going strong ever since. Schwartz’s meat goes through a 14-day regime of…

Cheskie's is a landmark kosher bakery serving Montréal's Jewish community and beyond. Stop by and grab freshly baked challah bread or some traditional…

The Arts Cafe has instant appeal with its plank floors, white clapboard walls and sculptural knickknacks (a frenzy of light bulbs above the windows,…

Celebrated chef Chuck Hughes – the mastermind behind Garde-Manger – has wowed his fans with this subterranean, low-lit haunt across from the Marché…

Celebrated Catalan chef Carles Abellan brings a bit of Barcelona magic to the New World with this outstanding addition to Old Montréal – his first foray…

A hip favorite, unpretentious Le Pick Up began as an authentic 1950s dépanneur (convenience store) and snack bar before the current owners took it over…