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Undoubtedly the most strikingly beautiful coffee shop in Montréal, perhaps even in North America, Crew Collective & Café is housed inside a former 1920s-era bank that's fitted with 50-foot-high vaulted ceilings, intricate tiling, and bronze chandeliers. It's no wonder Forbes named it of the five most beautiful co-working spaces in the world. The café doubles as a co-working space for Web start-ups, so it’s only fitting that patrons be able to order their coffee and nibbles directly online, in real-time, without ever having to queue. Expect barista-approved brews, gourmet sandwiches, and an appetizing range of baked goods, including vegan, soy- and nut-free options. Be sure to go before 4 pm, as the cafe closes at 4 on weekdays, and 5 on weekends.
360 rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1P5, Canada
Known For
- Architectural, lavish space
- Curated coffee beans
- Cold brew
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A far cry from the cliché-clad tavernas found elsewhere in the city, Ikanos serves refined Aegean gastronomy in an elegant and sleek environment. No blue-and-white checkered tablecloths in sight; the muted neutral palette puts the spotlight on the food. The menu includes the ever-so-popular grilled octopus and the equally enticing grilled rack of lamb (both courtesy of a state-of-the-art wood burning oven), complemented by a curated selection of Greek wines.
112 rue McGill, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2E5, Canada
Known For
- Mezzes (Greek tapas)
- Greek wines
- Loukoumades (Greek donuts)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Book online via website
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You'll want to keep coming back again and again to this adorable little gourmet convenience store and café with its mint-green facade and single origin coffee. Le Petit Dep proudly stocks local products, including prêt-à-manger soups, salads, and comfort foods such as chili, pasta, and vegan shepherd's pie. There are also mouthwatering home-baked goods and candy in bulk. There is a second Old Montréal location at 461 rue St-Sulpice.
179 rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1Z5, Canada
Known For
- Prêt-à-manger meals
- Delightful setting
- Delicious sweets
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The expertise and irreproachable service at Le Serpent truly make it an essential stop on any Montréal foodie itinerary. The industrial-looking space caters to trendy diners, and almost paradoxically, serves sublime Italianate plates that could be mistaken for comfort food if they weren’t so elegantly presented. Nothing disappoints here, from the sommelier picks to dishes like the foie gras parfait or the iconic lobster risotto.
257 rue Prince, Montréal, Québec, H3C 2N4, Canada
Known For
- Oysters doused in maple mignonette sauce
- Industrial chic vibe
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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Influential types arrive at lunchtime en masse for a table at this bustling bakery and sandwich shop where vegetables are organically grown in a nearby garden and fresh crab is flown in for salads. Crowd pleasers include Le Cubain panini (pancetta, roasted pork, Gruyère with lime, cilantro, and chipotle) and the vegan sandwich with chickpea and harissa spread, pickled beets, creamy sauce, and minty slaw. Baked goods are also consistent winners.
351 rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2A7, Canada
Known For
- Organic produce
- Affordable sandwiches
- Popular brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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Frequently named one of Montréal's best restaurants and Canada's third best by canadas100best.com, a meal at Toqué! is not so much about sustenance but rather experience. Toqué is slang for "a little stubborn," as in the chef's insistence on using fresh, local ingredients; consequently, the menu changes daily in accordance with market offerings but foie gras, duck, and wild venison are on constant rotation. Some patrons wouldn't consider ordering anything but the seven-course, C$182 dinner tasting menu.
900 pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec, H2Z 2B2, Canada
Known For
- Tasting menu
- Market cuisine
- Wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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A relatively new addition (opened in late 2019) to the plant-based sushi zeitgeist, Bloom on rue St-Paul aims to prove that it's possible to enjoy sushi without harming our oceans and the fish who live in them. With its white-painted brick and stone walls, blond wood surfaces, and low-hanging cloth lamps, this gorgeous resto is like a cross between a spa and a traditional Japanese restaurant. Choose between a wide array of artfully plated makis, futomakis, nigiris, gyozas, salads and soups, each dish a captivating fusion of tastes. Complement your meal with a kombucha or a bottle of organic pinot noir or Tsukinokatsura Junmai Iwai sake.
368 rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2A6, Canada
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sat.-Wed.
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Inspired by Paris’s golden-age brasseries, Brasserie 701's spectacular setting features high ceilings, neoclassical architecture, giant arched windows, and lovely chandeliers. The menu incudes the usual suspects expected at a brasserie, from tartares, filet mignon, and escargot to foie gras.
701 côte de la Place-d'Armes, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2X6, Canada
Known For
- Salmon or beef tartare
- Homemade wild mushroom ravioli
- Packed with locals
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There's no need to cross the pond to find perfectly battered fish and delicious chips, as they can be found right here in Old Montréal. The cod is a staple, but the salmon dipped in beer batter is also a menu favorite, and for a Canadian touch, try the haddock covered in golden maple syrup batter. Vegetarians will appreciate the smoked tofu in chipotle batter and there's gluten-free available as well. End your British experience with the new deep-fried Oreo dessert. Wine and a range of beers are also served. This long, narrow restaurant hustles during weekday lunch.
433 rue McGill, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2H1, Canada
Known For
- Fish-and-chips
- Maple syrup batter
- Popcorn shrimp
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Despite the name—French for "Hunting and Fishing Club"—this isn't a hangout for the local gun-and-rod set. Impeccable service and top-notch ingredients have made this one of the best restaurants in the city; the name is simply referencing the wood-and-leather decor. The menu changes often, but hearty meat dishes like American wagyu and freshly caught fish are consistently delicious. Leave room for dessert, which is prepared by one of the most renowned pastry chefs in town.
423 rue St-Claude, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 3B6, Canada
Known For
- Chasse (filet mignon) et pêche (lobster) dish
- Impeccable service
- Terroir cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch, Reservations can be made via the website
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Blink and you'll miss it. While the address is written on the building's facade, the restaurant's nondescript exterior and lack of a sign mean you may be searching for a while. Popular options at this atmospheric see-and-be-seen locale, steered by local celebrity chef Chuck Hughes, include bountiful platters of seafood, squash agnolotti with poached lobster and lobster bisque, and hanger steak with pommes Anna and wild cauliflower mushroom. The bar, where flirting is in high gear, is a fun option for dining and hanging out. The kitchen closes at 10 pm, after which the party rages until 3 am. Minors are not permitted on the premises. Although there are a few vegetable-centric appetizers on offer, fish and meat feature prominently on the menu, so vegetarians should probably head elsewhere.
408 rue St-François-Xavier, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2S9, Canada
Known For
- Seafood bar
- Lively atmosphere
- Celebrity chef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
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A culinary landmark like few others in the city, Gibbys is one of Montréal's most famous steak houses. Part of what makes it so attractive is the 200-year-old historic building in which it's located, featuring vaulted-ceilings, wood beams, stone walls, and candlelit dining rooms. Oven-baked oysters Rockefeller, two-pound lobsters, and some of the best aged steaks in the city are the most popular picks here, not to mention gigantic beef Wellington and creamy clam chowder. There is a second location in St-Sauveur, in the Laurentians.
298 place d'Youville, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2B6, Canada
Known For
- Aged steaks
- Historic building
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, No lunch
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As the name suggests, the focus of this restaurant is ham in all its many incarnations. The menu changes seasonally but charcuteries and marinated vegetables imported from Europe are ever-present. The dining room is modern and spacious, with huge windows and long communal tables that stimulate conversations. And diners of all sorts do convene here, from trendsetters to suit-and-tie corporates along with flip-flop-clad tourists.
355 rue McGill, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2E8, Canada
Known For
- Extensive by-the-glass wine list
- Brunch on weekends
- Rib steak
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As a gourmet grocery shop, takeout counter, and French restaurant rolled into one, this splendid space was quickly adopted by local foodies. Instead of being dejected by the brunch queues on Saturday and Sunday, visitors should take advantage of that time to browse the restaurant’s inviting grocery shop for gourmet souvenirs to take home.
106 rue McGill, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2E5, Canada
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This low-key destination is the perfect spot for an intimate yet elevated meal, where diners can safely anticipate irreproachable dishes (including the $125, five-course tasting menu with wine pairing) and a finely curated wine list. The decor is grandiose and includes a very large mural taking up one long wall, a vintage tin ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. The creative market-based menu changes frequently and focuses on the use of local products. Staples include suckling pig, arctic char, and chanterelle mushrooms with kale and bleu d’Élizabeth cheese.
400 Notre-Dame Est, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1C8, Canada
Known For
- Tasting menu
- Curated wine list
- Intimate setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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This elegant patisserie is housed in a historic, beautifully renovated three-story graystone in Old Montréal. Baskets of buttery brioches and flaky croissants await, and the prominent pastry display holds rows of seasonal fruit tarts and classic French desserts like mille-feuilles (made of delicate layers of puff pastry and airy vanilla-scented custard) and Paris-Brest (made of choux pastry and a praline-flavored cream). The acclaimed pastry chef here, Christian Faure, is the recipient of France's highest culinary honor, Meilleur Ouvrier de France. A pastry school takes up space on the upper floors, while the ground floor is dedicated to various delectable take-out or eat-in sweet and savory options. There are two other locations, one in Westmount and one downtown.
355 Place Royale, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2V3, Canada
Known For
- French-style pâtisseries
- Historic building
- Acclaimed pastry chef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed., Reduced hours due to pandemic; takeout only.
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For fine dining in Old Montréal, head to this chic, contemporary restaurant serving expertly presented Canadian fare, from oysters to PEI côte de boeuf. A chic, illuminated bar showcases the wine collection, with 400 selections including some Québécois bottles.
406 rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Québec, QC H2Y 1S1, Canada
Known For
- Classic salle à manger
- Top-notch service
- Wine and cheese selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations recommended
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Housed inside a welcoming space with alcove windows and stone walls, this airy, colorful restaurant serves traditional Portuguese with plenty of seafood dishes. Share a few tapas plates, like the grilled sardines fillets, cod fritters, the grilled asparagus, or the baby potatoes with herbs before delving into the main course. Leave room for natas, the legendary Portuguese tarts filled with a vanilla-scented custard.
438 McGill, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2G1, Canada
Known For
- Historic building
- Portuguese tapas
- Caldo verde
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
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The setting—a stone-walled room overlooking the hubbub of rue St-Paul—may be the most romantic in the Old City, and the food here is almost poetic. There are a few vegetarian/vegan options such as the cauliflower steak with ras el hanout, the fennel and greens in a white balsamic vinaigrette with marinated peppers, and the truffle linguini. Mains, however, are heavy on meat and fish dishes, such as the beef hangar steak, the Quebec half rack of lamb, or the crab risotto. Weekend brunch is elegant, with à la carte options galore.
100 rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1Z3, Canada
Known For
- Cauliflower steak
- Crab risotto
- Truffle linguini
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
