Must-see restaurants in Montréal

  • Lawrence

    Montréal

    This gorgeously designed, high-style hip eatery helmed by British chef Marc Cohen of Sparrow serves up some of the best brunch in Montréal. With high…

  • La Louisiane

    Montréal

    Montréal meets the Big Easy in this casual Cajun eatery, with amazing results. The menu bears the hearty, delicious flavors of jambalaya, shrimp Creole or…

  • Provisions

    Montréal

    Tasting-menu-roulette-style dining where not only are you not told what you will be eating until it’s in front of you, but other tables might be served…

  • Boris Bistro

    Old Montréal

    You’ll be elbowing your way through everyone from Armani-clad executives to disheveled artists to get a table at this popular bistro. Once settled,…

  • Sparrow

    Montréal

    In a vintage chic dining room, Mile Enders feast on mussels with white wine and fries, pan-roasted trout, butter chicken and other unfussy but tasty…

  • La Cabane Chez Jean

    Montréal

    The chalet overlooking Plage des Îles hosts its cabane à sucre (sugar shack) during maple season. At long communal tables, diners feast on maple-syrup…

  • Imadake

    Montréal

    On the fringes of the Concordia Chinatown, Imadake is the closest thing to an authentic izakaya (Japanese pub-eatery) in the city. Staff scream…

  • Jatoba

    Montréal

    Celebrated chef Antonio Park is behind the menu at this artfully designed space just off Place Phillips. Park, who was born to Korean parents but grew up…

  • Le Club Chasse et Pêche

    Old Montréal

    One of the pillars of Old Montréal’s grand dining scene, this elegant restaurant serves fantastic new-wave French fare, including roast suckling pork and…

  • L’Orignal

    Old Montréal

    This cozy chalet-style restaurant specializes in exquisitely prepared game meat and fresh seafood. Start with oysters or venison-heart tartare before…

  • Le Balsam Inn

    Montréal

    A charmer in the downtown dining scene, Le Balsam Inn serves up delectable plates of Italian fare, with standouts such as citrus-drizzled calamari, osso…

  • Sushi Momo

    Montréal

    There are just five tables in this art-filled vegan sushi joint, but you can always grab a spot along the counter, and join the mostly student crowd for…

  • Cafe Aunja

    Montréal

    Despite the location along busy Sherbrooke, Cafe Aunja feels like an oasis from the downtown bustle. Changing artwork adorns the brick walls of this…

  • Patrice

    Montréal

    This elegantly designed patisserie has a modern, Scandinavian-like design, which makes a fine backdrop to the heavenly creations prepared here. Perennial…

  • Le Cartet

    Old Montréal

    A great anytime place, Le Cartet has a spacious interior where you can stop in for crepes or eggs with smoked salmon or duck's breast in the morning,…

  • Restaurant ChinaTown Kim Fung

    Old Montréal

    This is generally considered the best place in town for dim sum, and is especially popular for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Waiters circle the tables with…

  • Kitchen Galerie

    Montréal

    Jovial chefs Mathieu Cloutier and Mathieu Bourdages are well situated by the Marché Jean-Talon for their succulently fresh market offerings, which change…

  • Lelocal

    Old Montréal

    On the western edge of Old Montréal, Lelocal serves delectable fare in an architecturally stunning, industrial-chic dining room. Well-dressed 20- and 30…

  • Foiegwa

    Montréal

    Foiegwa is a trendy Québécois-French fusion restaurant dressed in the aesthetic of a classic diner. Taking over the location of a longtime neighborhood…

  • Titanic

    Old Montréal

    The sandwiches here have office workers scurrying to these cramped basement quarters from all over Old Montréal on their lunch breaks. The varieties are…

  • Su

    Montréal

    Chef Fisun Ercan takes her home-style but inventive Turkish cuisine beyond your expectations of kabobs and coffee. She prepares feather-light fried…

  • LOV

    Montréal

    The gold floral stylings and large marble tables of LOV might read boutique hotel, but the surprise is that this stylish vegetarian restaurant is well…

  • Ferreira Café

    Montréal

    This warm and inviting restaurant serves some of Montréal’s best Portuguese fare. The cataplana (a bouillabaisse-style seafood stew) is magnificent;…

  • Au Petit Extra

    Montréal

    This sweet little place serves traditional bistro fare to a garrulous local crowd. The blackboard menu changes frequently but features simple, flavorful…

  • Kupfert & Kim

    Old Montréal

    Toronto's stylish yet well-priced vegetarian bowls bring the same health-conscious focus to Montréal without losing any of the flavor, while creating an…

  • Guillaume

    Montréal

    It's easy to go overboard with 'just one more pastry' at British-inspired Guillaume when their delicious chocolate scones and orange-blossom balls are…

  • Stash Café

    Old Montréal

    Hearty Polish cuisine is served up with good humor in a dining room with seats made of church pews and daringly low red lights illuminating the tables. It…

  • Agrikol

    Montréal

    This Haitian restaurant was originally opened by musicians of Arcade Fire (and Montréal locals), who have now moved on but the food and ambience stand on…

  • Le Fantôme

    Montréal

    This industrial-chic restaurant does a fantastic tasting menu for $55 and further polishes the rising star of the Little Burgundy area as a relaxed foodie…

  • Leméac

    Montréal

    A well-respected name among the well-heeled Laurier crowd, Lémeac has a light and airy setting with huge windows overlooking the street, a lively ambience…

  • Gibeau Orange Julep

    Montréal

    Shaped like a giant orange, this vintage snack bar along busy Blvd Decarie is a nostalgic soft spot for generations of Montréalers. While the roller…

  • Mai Xiang Yuan Dumpling House

    Montréal

    Part of the new Asian food hub along Rue Ste-Catherine, this dumpling house is a solid option for traditional Chinese dumplings at affordable prices. The…

  • La Croissanterie Figaro

    Montréal

    With its deco fixtures, wrought-iron marble-topped tables and lovely terrace, this charming neighborhood cafe has a Parisian vibe, and has long been a…

  • Saloon

    Montréal

    With nearly 20 years under its belt, this gay bar-bistro has earned a spot in Village hearts for its chilled atmosphere, live DJs, patio seating,…

  • Caffè Italia

    Montréal

    Calling this place old school is like calling the Sahara dry. 'Old school' isn't just a descriptor, but the essence of this little Italian espresso bar –…

  • Pho Bang New York

    Old Montréal

    Near the gateway to Chinatown, the phở (noodle soups) here may pander to Westerners with more broccoli, and there are vegetarian options for broken rice,…

  • Chez Nick

    Montréal

    This perfect little diner has been smack in the middle of swish Westmount since 1920. Despite the trendy stores and galleries that have mushroomed around…

  • La Sala Rosa

    Montréal

    A festive, local and often Spanish-speaking crowd comes to this little Iberian gem. La Sala Rosa is best known for its five tasty varieties of paella …

  • Bocata

    Old Montréal

    Bocata has abundant old-world charm with stone walls, flickering candles and low ceilings – and a dash of new-world verve with its groovy music selection…

  • Reuben’s

    Montréal

    A classic, long-running deli, Reuben’s has squishy booths and a long counter, where patrons line up for towering smoked-meat sandwiches served with big…