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Showing 24 of 222 places in Montreal
Once known as the beating heart of hockey in Canada, the Montreal Forum has lived many lives. From 1924 to 1996, it was...
YEN Cuisine Japonaise has been quietly serving some of downtown Montreal’s most refined Japanese plates since 2018. Tuck...
Vargas brings an unconventional spin to the classic steakhouse, pairing dry-aged Angus beef with a full sushi menu in a...
Uniburger’s menu, stripped to essentials, ensures that what’s offered is done well. Inspired by Californian burger joint...
With roots tracing back to Kyoto in 1860, TSUJIRI brings over 160 years of Japanese tea tradition to downtown Montréal....
Thali Cuisine Indienne has carved out a loyal following over its decade-long run in Shaughnessy Village, near Concordia...
SEA ME in downtown Montreal is billed as a modern interpretation of Italian coastal cuisine. In addition to options like...
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
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...
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...
Joe's Panini is a 24-hour sandwich spot known for its grilled sandwiches. The menu isn't groundbreaking, but each sandwi...
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...
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...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
Brigade Pizzeria Napolitaine brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to downtown Montreal with a blend of casual atmosphere a...
Showing 24 of 222 places in Montreal
Once known as the beating heart of hockey in Canada, the Montreal Forum has lived many lives. From 1924 to 1996, it was...
YEN Cuisine Japonaise has been quietly serving some of downtown Montreal’s most refined Japanese plates since 2018. Tuck...
Vargas brings an unconventional spin to the classic steakhouse, pairing dry-aged Angus beef with a full sushi menu in a...
Uniburger’s menu, stripped to essentials, ensures that what’s offered is done well. Inspired by Californian burger joint...
With roots tracing back to Kyoto in 1860, TSUJIRI brings over 160 years of Japanese tea tradition to downtown Montréal....
Thali Cuisine Indienne has carved out a loyal following over its decade-long run in Shaughnessy Village, near Concordia...
SEA ME in downtown Montreal is billed as a modern interpretation of Italian coastal cuisine. In addition to options like...
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
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...
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...
Joe's Panini is a 24-hour sandwich spot known for its grilled sandwiches. The menu isn't groundbreaking, but each sandwi...
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...
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...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
Brigade Pizzeria Napolitaine brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to downtown Montreal with a blend of casual atmosphere a...
