Montreal Restaurants

Montréal has one of Canada's most cosmopolitan restaurant scenes with trendy new eateries popping up regularly, their menus heavily influenced by flavors from around the globe, and often with an added touch of French flair.

Montréal's top dining destinations are plentiful, especially as young chefs move to hip destinations in Mile End and the Plateau areas to open new restaurants. Downtown, convenient to many hotels, finds most of its restaurants clustered between rues Guy and Peel and on the side streets that run between boulevard René-Lévesque and rue Sherbrooke. Rue St-Denis and boulevard St-Laurent, between rues Sherbrooke and Jean Talon, have long been, and continue to be, convenient and fashionable areas, with everything from sandwich shops to high-price gourmet shrines. Old Montréal, too, has a collection of well-regarded restaurants, most of them clustered on rue St-Paul, avenue McGill, and place Jacques-Cartier.

You can usually order à la carte, but make sure to look for the table d'hôte, a two- to four-course package deal. It's often more economical, offers interesting specials, and may also take less time to prepare. For a splurge, consider a menu dégustation, a five- to seven-course tasting menu that generally includes soup, salad, fish, sherbet (to cleanse the palate), a meat dish, dessert, and coffee or tea. A menu dégustation for two, along with a good bottle of wine, will cost around C$250.

Most restaurants will have an English menu or, at the very least, a bilingual menu—but some might only be in French. If you don't understand what a dish is, don't be too shy to ask; a good server will be happy to explain. If you feel brave enough to order in French, remember that in Montréal an entrée is an appetizer, and what Americans call an entrée is a plat principal, or main dish.

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  • 1. La Croissanterie Figaro

    $$ | Outremont

    The self-proclaimed "un coin perdu de Paris" is famous for its wraparound patio, Parisian vibe, an 100-year-old corner building featuring stained glass and woodwork, an art deco chandelier, and an art nouveau bar. Although this is a full bistro serving three meals every day of the week, it shines brightest in the morning. Order the croissant with almond paste (increasingly hard to find in Montréal as most local patisseries and cafés make croissants with almond cream only) while nursing a large bowl of café au lait.

    5200 rue Hutchison, Montréal, Québec, H2V 4B3, Canada
    514-278–6567

    Known For

    • Charming setting
    • Croissant with almond paste
    • Opens early and closes late
  • 2. Leméac

    $$$$ | Outremont

    Open since 2001, this sophisticated French bistro pleases Montrealers with its flawless classics and its heated wraparound outdoor terrace. Regulars gravitate toward dishes such as the beef or salmon tartare, grilled Cornish hen, asparagus and wild mushroom risotto, mushroom ravioli, and hanger steak—all served with ceremonial aplomb on white linen tablecloths. Leave room for dessert: Pain Perdu, a thick slice of brioche with caramel and maple, is an indulgent specialty and can feed two people (if you can bear to share).

    1045 av. Laurier Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 2L1, Canada
    514-270–0999

    Known For

    • Being busy
    • Salmon tartare
    • Pain perdu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. Pizzeria 900

    $$ | Outremont

    No one does pizza quite like these pizzaiolos; they are, after all, legally certified by the Associazione Vera Pizza Napolitana in Italy. Using all-natural and non-processed ingredients, and adhering to traditional pizza-making methods (like using a 900-degree oven), Pizzeria 900 on Bernard is one of the most sought-after pizza spots in town with one of the most popular patios. Classics include an unfussy mozzarella di bufala and fleur de sel appetizer as well as delectable mains, like the spicy pancetta and figs, or the humble but sturdy margherita blanca pizzas. They now also offer the option of vegan cheese for an extra $2.  In the probable event that the tiny 20-seat restaurant is full, look out for the Pizzeria 900 food truck, or head to one of the other locations around town.

    1248 rue Bernard Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1V6, Canada
    438-386–0900

    Known For

    • 900 degree oven
    • Neapolitan-style pizza
    • Stylish space

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 4. Brasserie Les Enfants Terribles

    $$$ | Outremont

    With its cavernous corner spot on Outremont's trendy avenue Bernard, sophisticated yet playful décor, and artfully prepared comfort food, this brasserie is always a good bet for quality food and excellent people-watching. The menu at Les Enfants Terribles is a mix of high end cuisine and comfort food favorites, from salmon tartare, grilled oyster mushroom salad, to spaghetti Bolognese, fish-and-chips, and mac ’n’ cheese. The kitchen stays open to serve after-theater customers on show nights at nearby Théâtre Outremont. There is a second location on the rooftop of the Place Ville Marie, downtown.

    1257 av. Bernard Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1V8, Canada
    514-759–9918

    Known For

    • Pouding chômeur cake
    • After-theater crowd
    • Elevated comfort food

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed.
  • 5. Damas

    $$$$ | Outremont

    Colorful and cozy, with dishes that are perfect for sharing, this Syrian restaurant is a treat. Try fatta (yogurt, tahini, pita, pistachios, pine nuts, and herbs), hummus with lamb, or the moujaddaraa (braised lentils with bulgur and caramelized onions, tomato salsa and yogurt mint sauce). Add a glass of Arak—a traditional, anise-flavored drink—or wine from their list of Mediterranean imports to bring it all together.

    1201 av. Van Horne, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1K4, Canada
    514-439–5435

    Known For

    • Authentic Syrian cuisine
    • Hummus with lamb
    • Mediterranean wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
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  • 6. La Chronique

    $$$$ | Outremont

    Although La Chronique is indeed an elegant place with white walls and high ceilings flooded with light, people don't come here for the setting; they come for the excellent food. Without fuss or fanfare, La Chronique has remained one of the best French restaurants in town since it opened in 1995. The cuisine seamlessly blends lightened French fare with seasonal and local ingredients. If you are a foie gras fan, the seared version served with seasonal fruit is easily the best in town. This is an excellent place to splurge on the prix-fixe; five-course tasting menu at dinner for C$125.

    104 av. Laurier Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2T 2N7, Canada
    514-271–3095

    Known For

    • Tasting menu
    • Seared foie gras
    • Excellent French cuisine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential, Tasting menu only
  • 7. Le Glacier Bilboquet

    $ | Outremont

    Families and couples with dogs congregate here on warm summer nights, where the artisanal ice-cream recipes are prepared by hand. Real cream and real milk are the star ingredients, while the sorbets are 80% fruit puree. The hottest flavors? The Mi'Kmaq with coffee, the maple taffy, classic vanilla and chocolate, and the cranberry sorbet. At the peak of the season, the Outremont location is open until midnight every night.  There are outposts at 1600 rue Laurier E. in the Plateau and at 3905 boul. St-Laurent in Mile End.

    1311 rue Bernard Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1W1, Canada
    514-276–0414

    Known For

    • Cranberry sorbet
    • Maple taffy ice cream
    • Late hours in summer
  • 8. Toi Moi et Café

    $$ | Outremont | Bistro

    Film producers and poets congregate at this corner café-bistro, sitting on the terrace to sip award-winning espresso. Although there's a hearty lunch and dinner menu of tofu salads and grilled meat, brunch is the big draw. It features soft-boiled eggs with strips of toast for dipping, fruit, and cheese. Regular breakfast is served seven days a week. Try the Baklava Coffee topped with toasted almonds and honey.

    244 av. Laurier Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2T 2N8, Canada
    514-279–9599

    Known For

    • Single-origin specialty coffees
    • Student and artist crowd
    • Exclusive blends like baklava coffee
  • 9. Ian Perreault

    $$ | Outremont
    Closed Permanently

    Part food bar, part take-out counter, Ian Perreault is an upscale commissary in the entrance of the grand old Theatre Outremont. With its hot pink lamps, baroque mirrors and flocked tapestry, it's easy to get distracted from the superior quality of the chef's prêt-a-manger dinners. (Most meals require reheating or a small amount of finishing). Ravioli and risotto dishes sell out fast, as do the prepared lamb, duck, chicken dinners, and onion tartlettes. At the counter, order a soup, sandwich, or salad to eat on the outdoor patio. Parking is brutal outside the theater, so be prepared to walk a distance from the car.

    1248 rue Bernard Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1V6, Canada
    514-948–1248

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
  • 10. La Moulerie

    $$$ | Outremont
    Closed Permanently

    This bustling French restaurant focuses its efforts on mussels, luring in local media personalities and politicians with the all-white decor, banquet-style tables, and the chef's weekly special. But stick to the namesake dish, which comes with a choice of 24 sauces. For more than 20 years, diners have been torn between the white wine and butter sauce, the curry-ginger sauce, the Madagascar sauce, and the tomato sauce with mustard. The fried calamari is a hit, as is the beef and tuna tartar. Weekend brunch is popular in summer when the wraparound patio is a prime mingling location on the sunny side of the street. Try the eggs Benedict with a side order of crepes.

    1249 rue Bernard Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1V7, Canada
    514-273–8132

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, weekdays 11:30–11P; weekends 10 am–11 pm, Reservations essential
  • 11. M.Mme

    $$$ | Outremont
    Closed Permanently

    With a simple but slick decor of exposed brick walls, natural woods, and leather chairs and banquettes, the scene-stealer in this trendy wine bar is the magnificent backlit glassed-in cellar containing over 650 bottles, but the surprise is the excellent, if a little pricey, food. Two menus are available; one comprising a half-dozen sharing plates—including a delightful charcuterie platter and a steak tartare—and a more robust option, offering elegantly presented dishes like suckling pig shoulder, duck magret, and Arctic char, all from a bright, open kitchen. There’s an advantageous prix-fixe late-night special for those looking to sample the M.Mme's highlights..

    240 Avenue Laurier Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2T 2N8, Canada
    514-274-6663

    Known For

    • Prix-fixe special
    • Suckling pig shoulder
    • Elegant wine bar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 12. Van Horne

    $$$ | Outremont
    Closed Permanently

    The tiny 28-seat restaurant is decorated in neutral tones yet stuns with its choice of imposing and unique art pieces like a collection of colorful Roy Lichtenstein plates or a massive door panel of the Iranian pavilion from Expo 67. The menu is concise with only four appetizers, four main meals, and two dessert choices, but everything on it is quite refined. Ingredient-driven, every dish is created with care using seasonal and local products and placed on the plate like a piece of art. A five-course tasting menu is available for $59. Since seating is limited at this small restaurant, reservations are highly recommended. Vegetarians are always well catered to at Van Horne with one of the four choices a vegetable-focused one prepared with as much care and sophistication as the other dishes.

    1268 av. Van Horne, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1K6, Canada
    514-508–0828

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

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