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      1. Directory

      Places in Montreal

      Your guide to the best places in Montreal. Discover local favourites, hidden gems, and top-rated spots across the city.

      Built from our network

      The directory is sourced from our ongoing conversations with chefs, operators, and cultural figures across the city. Places are added when they’re cited by people whose judgment we trust.

      Selection is editorial, not commercial

      A venue earns its place before it can sponsor or advertise.

      Ranked by readers

      Placement reflects what people recommend, save, and visit.

      Showing 24 of 1975 places in Montreal

      Photo of Da Emma
      Da Emma

      Da Emma is a chapter of Roman culinary history brought to life in Old Montreal. Tucked into a centuries-old stone cellar...

      Photo of Spedzira Caffè
      Spedzira Caffè

      Three friends from the restaurant world—Stefano Sperduti, Luca Macera, and Alen Dzinic—took over a long-vacant space on...

      Photo of Chez Lévêque
      Chez Lévêque

      A true Montreal institution, Chez Lévêque has graced Laurier Avenue West since 1972, offering a taste of classic French...

      Photo of Big in Japan
      Big in Japan

      Big in Japan Bar, a discreet speakeasy-style spot on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Rachel, opened in 201...

      Photo of Au Papier Japonais
      Au Papier Japonais

      Au Papier Japonais is a shrine to traditional Japanese paper and craftsmanship, quietly holding court in the Mile End fo...

      Photo of Île de France (Le 9e)
      Île de France (Le 9e)

      After nearly 30 years, Le 9e's Restaurant Île-de-France has reopened on the 9th floor of the Eaton Centre next to the gr...

      Photo of Bistro Nolah
      Bistro Nolah

      Bistro Nolah brings a taste of New Orleans to the suburbs of Dollard-des-Ormeaux: Chef Richard Taitt’s love for soulful...

      Photo of Sans Soleil
      Sans Soleil

      Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...

      Photo of Kazu
      Kazu

      Kazu is an institution. This always-packed Japanese eatery in Shaughnessy Village has been serving some of the city’s mo...

      Photo of Le P'tit Bar
      Le P'tit Bar

      Le P’tit Bar is less a bar than a portal—one that opens into a time-warped shoebox where live music still matters, drink...

      Photo of Dorsia
      Dorsia

      This venture comes from WITH Hospitality, the group known for spots like Ryu, Ayla, Sushi Dept, and Livi. Positioned in...

      Photo of Subterra
      Subterra

      Subterra sits below SonoLux, Quebec’s first contemporary art hotel, operating as a vinyl-focused audio lounge where musi...

      Photo of Moose Bawr
      Moose Bawr

      Moose Bawr is a tribute to the great Canadian tavern experience—rustic, rowdy, and unapologetically indulgent. Since ope...

      Photo of Dandy
      Dandy

      Dandy, tucked in the heart of Old Montreal, is a bright, stylish brunch spot where the food is as captivating as the spa...

      Photo of Café Gentile (West Island)
      Café Gentile (West Island)

      Café Gentile’s West Island outpost extends a Montreal institution out to the old stomping grounds of its leadership. The...

      Photo of café capybara
      café capybara

      Capybara Café doesn’t have real capybaras—but it doesn’t need them. This downtown Montreal spot is already a plushie-fil...

      Photo of Lou's Pointe-Claire
      Lou's Pointe-Claire

      Why’s the core of the island got to have all the fun? A supergroup of principles from spots like Loïc, Name’s On The Way...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of La Table d'André
      La Table d'André

      After decades of running Lachine’s beloved Pasta Andrea, restaurateur André Martin handed the reins to chef Michele Merc...

      Photo of Pointe Claire Village
      Pointe Claire Village

      Centered around Lakeshore Road and clustered along the waterfront, the area feels like a holdout from another era: indep...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Chenoy's Deli
      Chenoy's Deli

      Chenoy’s in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is the last link to a deli lineage that started on the Main in 1936, back when smoked me...

      Photo of Deli 365
      Deli 365

      Deli 365 sits at the crossroads of the Mile End’s shifting identity, run by a team that moved from catering into a full-...

      Photo of  Arabesque Burlesque
      Arabesque Burlesque

      Founded in 2012 by Lady Joséphine alongside her mentor BonBon Bombay, Arabesque Burlesque has grown into one of Montreal...

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      Showing 24 of 1975 places in Montreal

      Photo of Da Emma
      Da Emma

      Da Emma is a chapter of Roman culinary history brought to life in Old Montreal. Tucked into a centuries-old stone cellar...

      Photo of Spedzira Caffè
      Spedzira Caffè

      Three friends from the restaurant world—Stefano Sperduti, Luca Macera, and Alen Dzinic—took over a long-vacant space on...

      Photo of Chez Lévêque
      Chez Lévêque

      A true Montreal institution, Chez Lévêque has graced Laurier Avenue West since 1972, offering a taste of classic French...

      Photo of Big in Japan
      Big in Japan

      Big in Japan Bar, a discreet speakeasy-style spot on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Rachel, opened in 201...

      Photo of Au Papier Japonais
      Au Papier Japonais

      Au Papier Japonais is a shrine to traditional Japanese paper and craftsmanship, quietly holding court in the Mile End fo...

      Photo of Île de France (Le 9e)
      Île de France (Le 9e)

      After nearly 30 years, Le 9e's Restaurant Île-de-France has reopened on the 9th floor of the Eaton Centre next to the gr...

      Photo of Bistro Nolah
      Bistro Nolah

      Bistro Nolah brings a taste of New Orleans to the suburbs of Dollard-des-Ormeaux: Chef Richard Taitt’s love for soulful...

      Photo of Sans Soleil
      Sans Soleil

      Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...

      Photo of Kazu
      Kazu

      Kazu is an institution. This always-packed Japanese eatery in Shaughnessy Village has been serving some of the city’s mo...

      Photo of Le P'tit Bar
      Le P'tit Bar

      Le P’tit Bar is less a bar than a portal—one that opens into a time-warped shoebox where live music still matters, drink...

      Photo of Dorsia
      Dorsia

      This venture comes from WITH Hospitality, the group known for spots like Ryu, Ayla, Sushi Dept, and Livi. Positioned in...

      Photo of Subterra
      Subterra

      Subterra sits below SonoLux, Quebec’s first contemporary art hotel, operating as a vinyl-focused audio lounge where musi...

      Photo of Moose Bawr
      Moose Bawr

      Moose Bawr is a tribute to the great Canadian tavern experience—rustic, rowdy, and unapologetically indulgent. Since ope...

      Photo of Dandy
      Dandy

      Dandy, tucked in the heart of Old Montreal, is a bright, stylish brunch spot where the food is as captivating as the spa...

      Photo of Café Gentile (West Island)
      Café Gentile (West Island)

      Café Gentile’s West Island outpost extends a Montreal institution out to the old stomping grounds of its leadership. The...

      Photo of café capybara
      café capybara

      Capybara Café doesn’t have real capybaras—but it doesn’t need them. This downtown Montreal spot is already a plushie-fil...

      Photo of Lou's Pointe-Claire
      Lou's Pointe-Claire

      Why’s the core of the island got to have all the fun? A supergroup of principles from spots like Loïc, Name’s On The Way...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of La Table d'André
      La Table d'André

      After decades of running Lachine’s beloved Pasta Andrea, restaurateur André Martin handed the reins to chef Michele Merc...

      Photo of Pointe Claire Village
      Pointe Claire Village

      Centered around Lakeshore Road and clustered along the waterfront, the area feels like a holdout from another era: indep...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Chenoy's Deli
      Chenoy's Deli

      Chenoy’s in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is the last link to a deli lineage that started on the Main in 1936, back when smoked me...

      Photo of Deli 365
      Deli 365

      Deli 365 sits at the crossroads of the Mile End’s shifting identity, run by a team that moved from catering into a full-...

      Photo of  Arabesque Burlesque
      Arabesque Burlesque

      Founded in 2012 by Lady Joséphine alongside her mentor BonBon Bombay, Arabesque Burlesque has grown into one of Montreal...

      • Previous
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      1. Directory

      Places in Montreal

      Your guide to the best places in Montreal. Discover local favourites, hidden gems, and top-rated spots across the city.

      Built from our network

      The directory is sourced from our ongoing conversations with chefs, operators, and cultural figures across the city. Places are added when they’re cited by people whose judgment we trust.

      Selection is editorial, not commercial

      A venue earns its place before it can sponsor or advertise.

      Ranked by readers

      Placement reflects what people recommend, save, and visit.

      Showing 24 of 1975 places in Montreal

      Photo of Da Emma
      Da Emma

      Da Emma is a chapter of Roman culinary history brought to life in Old Montreal. Tucked into a centuries-old stone cellar...

      Photo of Spedzira Caffè
      Spedzira Caffè

      Three friends from the restaurant world—Stefano Sperduti, Luca Macera, and Alen Dzinic—took over a long-vacant space on...

      Photo of Chez Lévêque
      Chez Lévêque

      A true Montreal institution, Chez Lévêque has graced Laurier Avenue West since 1972, offering a taste of classic French...

      Photo of Big in Japan
      Big in Japan

      Big in Japan Bar, a discreet speakeasy-style spot on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Rachel, opened in 201...

      Photo of Au Papier Japonais
      Au Papier Japonais

      Au Papier Japonais is a shrine to traditional Japanese paper and craftsmanship, quietly holding court in the Mile End fo...

      Photo of Île de France (Le 9e)
      Île de France (Le 9e)

      After nearly 30 years, Le 9e's Restaurant Île-de-France has reopened on the 9th floor of the Eaton Centre next to the gr...

      Photo of Bistro Nolah
      Bistro Nolah

      Bistro Nolah brings a taste of New Orleans to the suburbs of Dollard-des-Ormeaux: Chef Richard Taitt’s love for soulful...

      Photo of Sans Soleil
      Sans Soleil

      Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...

      Photo of Kazu
      Kazu

      Kazu is an institution. This always-packed Japanese eatery in Shaughnessy Village has been serving some of the city’s mo...

      Photo of Le P'tit Bar
      Le P'tit Bar

      Le P’tit Bar is less a bar than a portal—one that opens into a time-warped shoebox where live music still matters, drink...

      Photo of Dorsia
      Dorsia

      This venture comes from WITH Hospitality, the group known for spots like Ryu, Ayla, Sushi Dept, and Livi. Positioned in...

      Photo of Subterra
      Subterra

      Subterra sits below SonoLux, Quebec’s first contemporary art hotel, operating as a vinyl-focused audio lounge where musi...

      Photo of Moose Bawr
      Moose Bawr

      Moose Bawr is a tribute to the great Canadian tavern experience—rustic, rowdy, and unapologetically indulgent. Since ope...

      Photo of Dandy
      Dandy

      Dandy, tucked in the heart of Old Montreal, is a bright, stylish brunch spot where the food is as captivating as the spa...

      Photo of Café Gentile (West Island)
      Café Gentile (West Island)

      Café Gentile’s West Island outpost extends a Montreal institution out to the old stomping grounds of its leadership. The...

      Photo of café capybara
      café capybara

      Capybara Café doesn’t have real capybaras—but it doesn’t need them. This downtown Montreal spot is already a plushie-fil...

      Photo of Lou's Pointe-Claire
      Lou's Pointe-Claire

      Why’s the core of the island got to have all the fun? A supergroup of principles from spots like Loïc, Name’s On The Way...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of La Table d'André
      La Table d'André

      After decades of running Lachine’s beloved Pasta Andrea, restaurateur André Martin handed the reins to chef Michele Merc...

      Photo of Pointe Claire Village
      Pointe Claire Village

      Centered around Lakeshore Road and clustered along the waterfront, the area feels like a holdout from another era: indep...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Chenoy's Deli
      Chenoy's Deli

      Chenoy’s in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is the last link to a deli lineage that started on the Main in 1936, back when smoked me...

      Photo of Deli 365
      Deli 365

      Deli 365 sits at the crossroads of the Mile End’s shifting identity, run by a team that moved from catering into a full-...

      Photo of  Arabesque Burlesque
      Arabesque Burlesque

      Founded in 2012 by Lady Joséphine alongside her mentor BonBon Bombay, Arabesque Burlesque has grown into one of Montreal...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • More pages
      • 83
      • Next

      Showing 24 of 1975 places in Montreal

      Photo of Da Emma
      Da Emma

      Da Emma is a chapter of Roman culinary history brought to life in Old Montreal. Tucked into a centuries-old stone cellar...

      Photo of Spedzira Caffè
      Spedzira Caffè

      Three friends from the restaurant world—Stefano Sperduti, Luca Macera, and Alen Dzinic—took over a long-vacant space on...

      Photo of Chez Lévêque
      Chez Lévêque

      A true Montreal institution, Chez Lévêque has graced Laurier Avenue West since 1972, offering a taste of classic French...

      Photo of Big in Japan
      Big in Japan

      Big in Japan Bar, a discreet speakeasy-style spot on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Rachel, opened in 201...

      Photo of Au Papier Japonais
      Au Papier Japonais

      Au Papier Japonais is a shrine to traditional Japanese paper and craftsmanship, quietly holding court in the Mile End fo...

      Photo of Île de France (Le 9e)
      Île de France (Le 9e)

      After nearly 30 years, Le 9e's Restaurant Île-de-France has reopened on the 9th floor of the Eaton Centre next to the gr...

      Photo of Bistro Nolah
      Bistro Nolah

      Bistro Nolah brings a taste of New Orleans to the suburbs of Dollard-des-Ormeaux: Chef Richard Taitt’s love for soulful...

      Photo of Sans Soleil
      Sans Soleil

      Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...

      Photo of Kazu
      Kazu

      Kazu is an institution. This always-packed Japanese eatery in Shaughnessy Village has been serving some of the city’s mo...

      Photo of Le P'tit Bar
      Le P'tit Bar

      Le P’tit Bar is less a bar than a portal—one that opens into a time-warped shoebox where live music still matters, drink...

      Photo of Dorsia
      Dorsia

      This venture comes from WITH Hospitality, the group known for spots like Ryu, Ayla, Sushi Dept, and Livi. Positioned in...

      Photo of Subterra
      Subterra

      Subterra sits below SonoLux, Quebec’s first contemporary art hotel, operating as a vinyl-focused audio lounge where musi...

      Photo of Moose Bawr
      Moose Bawr

      Moose Bawr is a tribute to the great Canadian tavern experience—rustic, rowdy, and unapologetically indulgent. Since ope...

      Photo of Dandy
      Dandy

      Dandy, tucked in the heart of Old Montreal, is a bright, stylish brunch spot where the food is as captivating as the spa...

      Photo of Café Gentile (West Island)
      Café Gentile (West Island)

      Café Gentile’s West Island outpost extends a Montreal institution out to the old stomping grounds of its leadership. The...

      Photo of café capybara
      café capybara

      Capybara Café doesn’t have real capybaras—but it doesn’t need them. This downtown Montreal spot is already a plushie-fil...

      Photo of Lou's Pointe-Claire
      Lou's Pointe-Claire

      Why’s the core of the island got to have all the fun? A supergroup of principles from spots like Loïc, Name’s On The Way...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of La Table d'André
      La Table d'André

      After decades of running Lachine’s beloved Pasta Andrea, restaurateur André Martin handed the reins to chef Michele Merc...

      Photo of Pointe Claire Village
      Pointe Claire Village

      Centered around Lakeshore Road and clustered along the waterfront, the area feels like a holdout from another era: indep...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Chenoy's Deli
      Chenoy's Deli

      Chenoy’s in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is the last link to a deli lineage that started on the Main in 1936, back when smoked me...

      Photo of Deli 365
      Deli 365

      Deli 365 sits at the crossroads of the Mile End’s shifting identity, run by a team that moved from catering into a full-...

      Photo of  Arabesque Burlesque
      Arabesque Burlesque

      Founded in 2012 by Lady Joséphine alongside her mentor BonBon Bombay, Arabesque Burlesque has grown into one of Montreal...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • More pages
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      • Next