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Showing 24 of 94 places in Montreal
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
Pinophyta brings the rich, nuanced flavours of Cantonese and Sichuan cooking right to downtown Montreal. This family-run...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Pizza Dany caters to late-night cravings, operating until 1 a.m. on most days and extending hours until 4 a.m. on Saturd...
In the shell of a former bank just off Phillips Square, Phillips Bar rewires the izakaya formula into something sleeker...
Onna Café is a bright and easygoing downtown refuge, offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch seven days a week. The menu l...
Nama Omakase's a contemporary restaurant blending Japanese and French cuisine with top-tier service. Run by Carma Hospit...
Mister Steer has been flipping its iconic Steerburger since 1958, earning its spot as a Montreal institution. Found in a...
Restaurant Lloyd operates as the culinary anchor of the Marriott Château Champlain. Executive chef Nicolas You brings a...
Liuyishou Hotpot has quickly become a standout in downtown Montreal for those craving Sichuan-style hotpot. The menu off...
Le Mount Stephen embodies the Golden Square Mile’s history, housed within the opulent 19th-century mansion of Lord Georg...
Kan Bei is a cornerstone of authentic Sichuan cuisine in Chinatown, offering a menu filled with bold, complex flavours t...
Tucked away in the underworld of the Scotia Tower’s food court, Japote is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gem that punches fa...
When Imadake opened in 2009, it didn’t just introduce izakaya culture to Montreal—it threw it into overdrive. What start...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
Located on St. Laurent in the heart of Montreal’s Chinatown, Hoang Oanh Sandwich is a no-frills, family-run shop known f...
Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge French elegance with the unique charm of a stunning space in the historic Birks build...
Hang Time Pizza is chef Jordan Biberkraut’s tribute to ‘90s culture, bringing a double hit of nostalgia and killer pizza...
Montreal’s yakiniku scene was never exactly bustling, but when the Japanese chain Gyu-Kaku set up shop on Crescent Stree...
Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes has made its way to downtown Montreal with light and airy soufflé pancakes. Originating in Japan and...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
At Cuisine Aunt Dai, the menu isn’t just a list of dishes—it’s a candid conversation. Owner Feigang Fei’s refreshingly h...
Showing 24 of 94 places in Montreal
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
Pinophyta brings the rich, nuanced flavours of Cantonese and Sichuan cooking right to downtown Montreal. This family-run...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Pizza Dany caters to late-night cravings, operating until 1 a.m. on most days and extending hours until 4 a.m. on Saturd...
In the shell of a former bank just off Phillips Square, Phillips Bar rewires the izakaya formula into something sleeker...
Onna Café is a bright and easygoing downtown refuge, offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch seven days a week. The menu l...
Nama Omakase's a contemporary restaurant blending Japanese and French cuisine with top-tier service. Run by Carma Hospit...
Mister Steer has been flipping its iconic Steerburger since 1958, earning its spot as a Montreal institution. Found in a...
Restaurant Lloyd operates as the culinary anchor of the Marriott Château Champlain. Executive chef Nicolas You brings a...
Liuyishou Hotpot has quickly become a standout in downtown Montreal for those craving Sichuan-style hotpot. The menu off...
Le Mount Stephen embodies the Golden Square Mile’s history, housed within the opulent 19th-century mansion of Lord Georg...
Kan Bei is a cornerstone of authentic Sichuan cuisine in Chinatown, offering a menu filled with bold, complex flavours t...
Tucked away in the underworld of the Scotia Tower’s food court, Japote is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gem that punches fa...
When Imadake opened in 2009, it didn’t just introduce izakaya culture to Montreal—it threw it into overdrive. What start...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
Located on St. Laurent in the heart of Montreal’s Chinatown, Hoang Oanh Sandwich is a no-frills, family-run shop known f...
Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge French elegance with the unique charm of a stunning space in the historic Birks build...
Hang Time Pizza is chef Jordan Biberkraut’s tribute to ‘90s culture, bringing a double hit of nostalgia and killer pizza...
Montreal’s yakiniku scene was never exactly bustling, but when the Japanese chain Gyu-Kaku set up shop on Crescent Stree...
Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes has made its way to downtown Montreal with light and airy soufflé pancakes. Originating in Japan and...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
At Cuisine Aunt Dai, the menu isn’t just a list of dishes—it’s a candid conversation. Owner Feigang Fei’s refreshingly h...
