Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season

Giving a great gift during the holiday season means making it memorable, and normally, that's not easy.

But it is something Montreal restaurants can do best: There’s nothing quite like experiencing the warmth of their hospitality, and they've been known to create nights to remember.

That’s why The Main is highlighting the digital gift cards available from the Montreal-based company TREATER, because they make gifting dining experiences and supporting local businesses easy.

Select any one of their restaurant partners, enter the name of your recipient, choose an amount you want to offer, and that’s it.

Best of all: TREATER gift cards do not expire and can be redeemed at any of their 75+ partner restaurants.

Need some suggestions? Start here.

We recommend a meal at any one of these spots, ranging from nationally recognized names to some of the city’s best new restaurants:

• Moccione: Owned by ex-Toqué! alumni, this Italian-inspired spot pairs a seasonal menu of refined simplicity with expertly curated drinks and heartfelt, polished service.
• Jun I: A refined Japanese dining experience where precision meets artistry, Jun I showcases masterfully crafted sushi and an array of seasonal dishes.
• Damas: Montreal top Syrian restaurant lives in Outremont, where warm colours, velour, carved wood, and multicoloured lights create a uniquely inviting atmosphere for their top-notch food.
• Foxy: Foxy offers a wood-fired culinary experience with rustic, seasonal dishes—think flatbreads, grilled meats and fish, charred vegetables, and comforting desserts—paired with a sophisticated wine list from small, conscientious producers.
• Stash Café: For over 50 years, Stash Café has charmed Old Montreal with its timeless menu of Polish cuisine, warm family atmosphere, and live piano performances.
• Candide: Located in a former rectory of a church in Little Burgundy facing Herb-Trawick Park, this ever-changing restaurant showcases local ingredients and thoughtfully accommodates all a diner's needs.
• Jaja: Francis and Geneviève, who first crossed paths in 2012 at Pastaga, honed their culinary skills in top Montreal kitchens—Francis at spots like Cul-Sec and Hélicoptère, and Geneviève with Patrice Pâtissier and Mousso—before reuniting to carve their own path.
• Cabaret l’Enfer: A celebration of flavour and terroir, this culinary experience with amazing tasting menus thrives in a creative space that's one part plush and one part punk rock.
• Antonietta: Here, chef Anthony Bottazzi brings seasonal finesse to Italian cuisine, drawing on his training in Quebec and Italy and experience at top Montreal restaurants like Maison Boulud and Le Serpent, where he mastered the art of fresh pasta.
• Papito: Papito’s seasonal menu shines with shareable dishes, featuring charcoal and wood-fired meats like duck and Arctic char, complemented by rich, ever-changing sauces and standout starters like morel mushroom rings with ranch.
• Bona Fide: Bona Fide is a charming Italian-inspired neighbourhood spot celebrating honest service, shared meals, and artisan winemakers, with a philosophy rooted in natural and biodynamic wines.

Make your gift not only personal but something they’ll love, too. Happy holidays!