Looking back on 2024 and forward to 2025 in Montreal's dining scene (plus Michelin Guide hopefuls)

From 2024’s culinary highs to predictions for 2025, here’s what Montreal’s food insiders are saying about the city’s evolving dining scene—and its Michelin hopefuls.

J.P. Karwacki

December 25, 2024- Read time: 5 min

Normand Laprise of Toqué! | Photograph: Scott Usheroff / @cravingcurator

Montreal’s dining scene in 2024 was anything but static—it was electric, unpredictable, and packed with collaborations that brought new life to the city’s kitchens and bars. Chefs leaned into their creativity, delivering dishes and concepts that felt more personal, while diners embraced the vibrant collision of cultures and flavours that define the city’s identity. But with rising costs and shifting dining habits, the landscape is evolving, and 2025 promises a mix of challenges and innovation.

We spoke to local food insiders to reflect on the year that was and what might lie ahead. Expect more low-ABV cocktails, a surge of charming wine bars, and smart, waste-conscious menus designed for the savvy diner.

And with the Michelin Guide finally arriving in Quebec? The spotlight is on the city’s culinary heavyweights, from beloved institutions like Joe Beef and Toqué! to boundary-pushing spots like Mastard and Beba.

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