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Showing 24 of 2315 places in Montreal
Le Divan Orange ran for 13 years at Saint-Laurent and Rachel, a worker co-op named for the orange couch parked by the do...
Elio Pizzeria, a mainstay in Montreal’s Petite-Patrie for over half a century, is more than just a restaurant—it’s a liv...
Chez Tousignant evokes a sense of nostalgic comfort with its vintage diner decor designed by Zébulon Perron. This eatery...
Specializing in Niçoise cuisine that combines the best of southern France and Italy, the father-daughter team behind thi...
Salle Climatisée is a Little Italy gem that marries the charm of a neighbourhood haunt with thoughtful, seasonal dishes...
John Winter Russell’s classic restaurant for refined seasonal dishes inside a deconsecrated church is an exploration of...
Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...
Atwater Market, a cornerstone of Montreal’s Southwest borough, is renowned for its Art Deco architecture and rich histor...
Part tea bar, part cultural centre, Charyū is Thés Guru’s newest venture on rue Saint-Hubert—a sleek yet serene space de...
Galerie d’Okeya is more than a boutique—it’s a cultural offshoot of Okeya Kyujiro, the Michelin-starred omakase restaura...
What started as a passion project on the anime convention circuit has since evolved into a full-fledged stationery and g...
Restaurant Lloyd operates as the culinary anchor of the Marriott Château Champlain. Executive chef Nicolas You brings a...
Duc de Lorraine isn’t trying to be charming—it just is. Open since 1952 on a busy Côte-des-Neiges corner, it’s said to b...
Bo-Bec doesn’t need flash to stay relevant—it’s had a line out the door every summer since 1989. Just steps from Parc La...
Since 1989, this little yellow storefront on Saint-Denis has quietly built a legacy on quality, consistency, and an almo...
Opened by longtime friends Philip Penalosa and Jean-Noel Quilatan, Café Kuya reflects their desire to stay close to fami...
Baristello is where Italian coffee culture meets modern Montreal charm. Helmed by Piero Ciampoli—an icon of the city’s c...
Found in a 19th-century greystone that's a rare find in itself among downtown Montreal’s sprawl, Cheap Thrills has been...
Westmount’s worst-kept secret, Chez Nick has been serving up all-day breakfasts, stacked sandwiches, and classic diner f...
Escape Coffee Company treats coffee like an endless experiment—sourcing, roasting, and refining with an obsessive attent...
Since it opened, Little Italy’s Gema Pizzeria has been a testament to the skill and passion of its founders Stefano Fait...
When Martin Picard opened Au Pied de Cochon in 2001, it marked a turning point in Montreal’s restaurant scene. The Plate...
Tuck Shop has been a Saint-Henri fixture since 2010, and the room still earns its reputation the old-fashioned way — by...
This destination in Hochelaga is an exceedingly accessible option for fine dining where tasting menus take you on a tour...
Showing 24 of 2315 places in Montreal
Le Divan Orange ran for 13 years at Saint-Laurent and Rachel, a worker co-op named for the orange couch parked by the do...
Elio Pizzeria, a mainstay in Montreal’s Petite-Patrie for over half a century, is more than just a restaurant—it’s a liv...
Chez Tousignant evokes a sense of nostalgic comfort with its vintage diner decor designed by Zébulon Perron. This eatery...
Specializing in Niçoise cuisine that combines the best of southern France and Italy, the father-daughter team behind thi...
Salle Climatisée is a Little Italy gem that marries the charm of a neighbourhood haunt with thoughtful, seasonal dishes...
John Winter Russell’s classic restaurant for refined seasonal dishes inside a deconsecrated church is an exploration of...
Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...
Atwater Market, a cornerstone of Montreal’s Southwest borough, is renowned for its Art Deco architecture and rich histor...
Part tea bar, part cultural centre, Charyū is Thés Guru’s newest venture on rue Saint-Hubert—a sleek yet serene space de...
Galerie d’Okeya is more than a boutique—it’s a cultural offshoot of Okeya Kyujiro, the Michelin-starred omakase restaura...
What started as a passion project on the anime convention circuit has since evolved into a full-fledged stationery and g...
Restaurant Lloyd operates as the culinary anchor of the Marriott Château Champlain. Executive chef Nicolas You brings a...
Duc de Lorraine isn’t trying to be charming—it just is. Open since 1952 on a busy Côte-des-Neiges corner, it’s said to b...
Bo-Bec doesn’t need flash to stay relevant—it’s had a line out the door every summer since 1989. Just steps from Parc La...
Since 1989, this little yellow storefront on Saint-Denis has quietly built a legacy on quality, consistency, and an almo...
Opened by longtime friends Philip Penalosa and Jean-Noel Quilatan, Café Kuya reflects their desire to stay close to fami...
Baristello is where Italian coffee culture meets modern Montreal charm. Helmed by Piero Ciampoli—an icon of the city’s c...
Found in a 19th-century greystone that's a rare find in itself among downtown Montreal’s sprawl, Cheap Thrills has been...
Westmount’s worst-kept secret, Chez Nick has been serving up all-day breakfasts, stacked sandwiches, and classic diner f...
Escape Coffee Company treats coffee like an endless experiment—sourcing, roasting, and refining with an obsessive attent...
Since it opened, Little Italy’s Gema Pizzeria has been a testament to the skill and passion of its founders Stefano Fait...
When Martin Picard opened Au Pied de Cochon in 2001, it marked a turning point in Montreal’s restaurant scene. The Plate...
Tuck Shop has been a Saint-Henri fixture since 2010, and the room still earns its reputation the old-fashioned way — by...
This destination in Hochelaga is an exceedingly accessible option for fine dining where tasting menus take you on a tour...
