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 25 places in Montreal
Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...
Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...
Walking into Kim Fung is a sensory overload in the best possible way—brimming with chatter, the clicking of chopsticks,...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
Housed in the space where Le Mal Nécessaire got started before relocating, Bar Leonor's staying true to address with exp...
Doboy brings a classic Montreal casse-croûte into Chinatown’s Place du Quartier, courtesy of the chefs behind Dobe & And...
Mon Nan, a staple of Montreal’s Chinatown since 1982, offers an authentic Cantonese dining experience that draws both la...
Keung Kee’s inconspicuous second-floor entrance in Chinatown belies its status as a standardbearer for Cantonese food in...
Dobe & Andy, a Cantonese BBQ joint, delights with its straightforward yet delicious fare inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant...
Restaurant Beijing has been a Chinatown mainstay since 1989, drawing a mix of loyal regulars and curious newcomers. Know...
Poincaré, more laboratory than bar, excels with craft beers and eco-friendly small plates. This hidden gem in Chinatown,...
Dynastie brings comforting, authentic Cantonese flavours to the heart of Chinatown. Known for its generous portions and...
CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...
Perched atop the Hampton Inn in Chinatown, Terrasse Carla has quickly become a go-to summer spot for its views of the ci...
Showing 24 of 25 places in Montreal
Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...
Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...
Walking into Kim Fung is a sensory overload in the best possible way—brimming with chatter, the clicking of chopsticks,...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
Housed in the space where Le Mal Nécessaire got started before relocating, Bar Leonor's staying true to address with exp...
Doboy brings a classic Montreal casse-croûte into Chinatown’s Place du Quartier, courtesy of the chefs behind Dobe & And...
Mon Nan, a staple of Montreal’s Chinatown since 1982, offers an authentic Cantonese dining experience that draws both la...
Keung Kee’s inconspicuous second-floor entrance in Chinatown belies its status as a standardbearer for Cantonese food in...
Dobe & Andy, a Cantonese BBQ joint, delights with its straightforward yet delicious fare inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant...
Restaurant Beijing has been a Chinatown mainstay since 1989, drawing a mix of loyal regulars and curious newcomers. Know...
Poincaré, more laboratory than bar, excels with craft beers and eco-friendly small plates. This hidden gem in Chinatown,...
Dynastie brings comforting, authentic Cantonese flavours to the heart of Chinatown. Known for its generous portions and...
CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...
Perched atop the Hampton Inn in Chinatown, Terrasse Carla has quickly become a go-to summer spot for its views of the ci...
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 25 places in Montreal
Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...
Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...
Walking into Kim Fung is a sensory overload in the best possible way—brimming with chatter, the clicking of chopsticks,...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
Housed in the space where Le Mal Nécessaire got started before relocating, Bar Leonor's staying true to address with exp...
Doboy brings a classic Montreal casse-croûte into Chinatown’s Place du Quartier, courtesy of the chefs behind Dobe & And...
Mon Nan, a staple of Montreal’s Chinatown since 1982, offers an authentic Cantonese dining experience that draws both la...
Keung Kee’s inconspicuous second-floor entrance in Chinatown belies its status as a standardbearer for Cantonese food in...
Dobe & Andy, a Cantonese BBQ joint, delights with its straightforward yet delicious fare inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant...
Restaurant Beijing has been a Chinatown mainstay since 1989, drawing a mix of loyal regulars and curious newcomers. Know...
Poincaré, more laboratory than bar, excels with craft beers and eco-friendly small plates. This hidden gem in Chinatown,...
Dynastie brings comforting, authentic Cantonese flavours to the heart of Chinatown. Known for its generous portions and...
CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...
Perched atop the Hampton Inn in Chinatown, Terrasse Carla has quickly become a go-to summer spot for its views of the ci...
Showing 24 of 25 places in Montreal
Sans Soleil is a listening bar in Chinatown, located in the basement of the Japanese restaurant Fleurs & Cadeaux. This u...
Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...
Walking into Kim Fung is a sensory overload in the best possible way—brimming with chatter, the clicking of chopsticks,...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
Housed in the space where Le Mal Nécessaire got started before relocating, Bar Leonor's staying true to address with exp...
Doboy brings a classic Montreal casse-croûte into Chinatown’s Place du Quartier, courtesy of the chefs behind Dobe & And...
Mon Nan, a staple of Montreal’s Chinatown since 1982, offers an authentic Cantonese dining experience that draws both la...
Keung Kee’s inconspicuous second-floor entrance in Chinatown belies its status as a standardbearer for Cantonese food in...
Dobe & Andy, a Cantonese BBQ joint, delights with its straightforward yet delicious fare inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant...
Restaurant Beijing has been a Chinatown mainstay since 1989, drawing a mix of loyal regulars and curious newcomers. Know...
Poincaré, more laboratory than bar, excels with craft beers and eco-friendly small plates. This hidden gem in Chinatown,...
Dynastie brings comforting, authentic Cantonese flavours to the heart of Chinatown. Known for its generous portions and...
CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...
Perched atop the Hampton Inn in Chinatown, Terrasse Carla has quickly become a go-to summer spot for its views of the ci...
