When we look back on how folks in the media and influencer-verse were eating out this past year, Montreal's food scene in 2025 wasn't about the next big opening or constant exploration, but the places worth going back to over and over again.
Read on and you'll see: we turned to the critics, photographers, and bloggers who spend their lives hunting down the city's best meals once again to hear about their most memorable meals and the spots they couldn't stay away from. From rotisserie chicken that reminded everyone why simple food done right never goes out of style to pop-ups that pushed boundaries with collaborations spanning cities and cultures, their picks reveal a dining scene that's confident, grounded, and unafraid to have fun.
Keep reading “Montreal's best restaurants of 2025 according to local writers, photographers, and influencers”
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