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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 50 places in Montreal

      Photo of Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!
      Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!

      Despite what the name might suggest, this Jean-Talon Market fromagerie isn't exclusively about raw milk cheese—the pun i...

      Photo of Casa D'Italia
      Casa D'Italia

      Opened in November 1936, Casa d'Italia is Montreal's first Italian community centre, occupying an Art Deco building at 5...

      Photo of Lucca
      Lucca

      Ristorante Lucca has been a mainstay of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1999, offering a menu that balances Italian tradit...

      Photo of Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul
      Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul

      Chez Jean-Paul is a bright arrival on the corner of Bélanger and de la Roche streets, taking over the space that once ho...

      Photo of Bar Le Ritz PDB
      Bar Le Ritz PDB

      Bar Le Ritz PDB keeps things loud, weird, and welcoming. Tucked into a squat brick building in Mile Ex, this unpretentio...

      Photo of 3 Pierres 1 Feu
      3 Pierres 1 Feu

      At 3 Pierres 1 Feu, chef Paul Toussaint brings together ancestral cooking methods, local Quebec ingredients, and the bol...

      Photo of Fleuriste Binette et filles
      Fleuriste Binette et filles

      Tucked inside Jean-Talon Market, Binette et Filles isn’t just a flower shop—it’s a fixture. Run by Myriam Binette and he...

      Photo of Les Filles Fattoush
      Les Filles Fattoush

      What began with a single question—“Do you know ladies who would want to work?”—has grown into one of Montreal’s most ins...

      Photo of Tah-Dah!
      Tah-Dah!

      Founded in 2009 near Jean-Talon Market, Tah-dah! began as the personal project of artisan Sabrina “Sabe” Caron, whose ea...

      Photo of Machu Picchu Café
      Machu Picchu Café

      Machu Picchu Café-Lounge brings a slice of Peru to Montréal with a menu that spans casual coffee shop fare and full plat...

      Photo of Café Raphaël
      Café Raphaël

      Café Raphaël is a hybrid café and co-working space in Villeray. The interior mixes vintage décor with practical features...

      Photo of Pizza Balagan
      Pizza Balagan

      Pizza Balagan is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie turning out New York–style pies with a sharp focu...

      Photo of Al Khair
      Al Khair

      The Al-Khair butcher shop chain has spent the last 25 years building a footprint across the city, with five shops spread...

      Photo of Mastard
      Mastard

      Rosemont’s cozy neighbourhood restaurant Mastard quickly became a destination for those seeking inventive, seasonal cuis...

      Photo of Casavant
      Casavant

      Back when we got in touch with the chef running the show of this new spot in Villeray, Charles-Tristan Prévost, we were...

      Photo of Bar Le Record
      Bar Le Record

      Bar Le Record is a love letter to vinyl in Villeray, where music from the ‘50s and ‘60s spins on the turntables curated...

      Photo of Vices & Versa
      Vices & Versa

      Vices & Versa in Montreal’s Little Italy stands as a beacon for craft beer enthusiasts. Boasting Quebec Microbrew draft...

      Photo of Jean Talon Market
      Jean Talon Market

      A fixture of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1933, Jean-Talon Market is one of North America’s largest and most vibrant op...

      Photo of Mellön - Brasserie
      Mellön - Brasserie

      Microbrewery serving up small-batch beers in a functional space that has outdoor tables.

      Photo of Bar Bello
      Bar Bello

      Open since August 2023, Bar Bello blends tradition and the Italian charm of Montreal’s Little Italy. Perfect for aperiti...

      Photo of One Punch Mickey’s
      One Punch Mickey’s

      One Punch Mickey’s is the kind of Irish pub that wins you over before you’ve even decided what to drink. It’s small, sur...

      Photo of Le Pain dans les Voiles
      Le Pain dans les Voiles

      Le Pain dans les Voiles isn’t your typical family-run bakery—it’s the kind of multigenerational operation where sailing,...

      Photo of Club Pays (OUI Québec)
      Club Pays (OUI Québec)

      Run by OUI Québec, Club Pays operates as both café and gathering space centred on discussions around Quebec independence...

      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 50 places in Montreal

      Photo of Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!
      Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!

      Despite what the name might suggest, this Jean-Talon Market fromagerie isn't exclusively about raw milk cheese—the pun i...

      Photo of Casa D'Italia
      Casa D'Italia

      Opened in November 1936, Casa d'Italia is Montreal's first Italian community centre, occupying an Art Deco building at 5...

      Photo of Lucca
      Lucca

      Ristorante Lucca has been a mainstay of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1999, offering a menu that balances Italian tradit...

      Photo of Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul
      Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul

      Chez Jean-Paul is a bright arrival on the corner of Bélanger and de la Roche streets, taking over the space that once ho...

      Photo of Bar Le Ritz PDB
      Bar Le Ritz PDB

      Bar Le Ritz PDB keeps things loud, weird, and welcoming. Tucked into a squat brick building in Mile Ex, this unpretentio...

      Photo of 3 Pierres 1 Feu
      3 Pierres 1 Feu

      At 3 Pierres 1 Feu, chef Paul Toussaint brings together ancestral cooking methods, local Quebec ingredients, and the bol...

      Photo of Fleuriste Binette et filles
      Fleuriste Binette et filles

      Tucked inside Jean-Talon Market, Binette et Filles isn’t just a flower shop—it’s a fixture. Run by Myriam Binette and he...

      Photo of Les Filles Fattoush
      Les Filles Fattoush

      What began with a single question—“Do you know ladies who would want to work?”—has grown into one of Montreal’s most ins...

      Photo of Tah-Dah!
      Tah-Dah!

      Founded in 2009 near Jean-Talon Market, Tah-dah! began as the personal project of artisan Sabrina “Sabe” Caron, whose ea...

      Photo of Machu Picchu Café
      Machu Picchu Café

      Machu Picchu Café-Lounge brings a slice of Peru to Montréal with a menu that spans casual coffee shop fare and full plat...

      Photo of Café Raphaël
      Café Raphaël

      Café Raphaël is a hybrid café and co-working space in Villeray. The interior mixes vintage décor with practical features...

      Photo of Pizza Balagan
      Pizza Balagan

      Pizza Balagan is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie turning out New York–style pies with a sharp focu...

      Photo of Al Khair
      Al Khair

      The Al-Khair butcher shop chain has spent the last 25 years building a footprint across the city, with five shops spread...

      Photo of Mastard
      Mastard

      Rosemont’s cozy neighbourhood restaurant Mastard quickly became a destination for those seeking inventive, seasonal cuis...

      Photo of Casavant
      Casavant

      Back when we got in touch with the chef running the show of this new spot in Villeray, Charles-Tristan Prévost, we were...

      Photo of Bar Le Record
      Bar Le Record

      Bar Le Record is a love letter to vinyl in Villeray, where music from the ‘50s and ‘60s spins on the turntables curated...

      Photo of Vices & Versa
      Vices & Versa

      Vices & Versa in Montreal’s Little Italy stands as a beacon for craft beer enthusiasts. Boasting Quebec Microbrew draft...

      Photo of Jean Talon Market
      Jean Talon Market

      A fixture of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1933, Jean-Talon Market is one of North America’s largest and most vibrant op...

      Photo of Mellön - Brasserie
      Mellön - Brasserie

      Microbrewery serving up small-batch beers in a functional space that has outdoor tables.

      Photo of Bar Bello
      Bar Bello

      Open since August 2023, Bar Bello blends tradition and the Italian charm of Montreal’s Little Italy. Perfect for aperiti...

      Photo of One Punch Mickey’s
      One Punch Mickey’s

      One Punch Mickey’s is the kind of Irish pub that wins you over before you’ve even decided what to drink. It’s small, sur...

      Photo of Le Pain dans les Voiles
      Le Pain dans les Voiles

      Le Pain dans les Voiles isn’t your typical family-run bakery—it’s the kind of multigenerational operation where sailing,...

      Photo of Club Pays (OUI Québec)
      Club Pays (OUI Québec)

      Run by OUI Québec, Club Pays operates as both café and gathering space centred on discussions around Quebec independence...

      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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      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 50 places in Montreal

      Photo of Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!
      Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!

      Despite what the name might suggest, this Jean-Talon Market fromagerie isn't exclusively about raw milk cheese—the pun i...

      Photo of Casa D'Italia
      Casa D'Italia

      Opened in November 1936, Casa d'Italia is Montreal's first Italian community centre, occupying an Art Deco building at 5...

      Photo of Lucca
      Lucca

      Ristorante Lucca has been a mainstay of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1999, offering a menu that balances Italian tradit...

      Photo of Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul
      Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul

      Chez Jean-Paul is a bright arrival on the corner of Bélanger and de la Roche streets, taking over the space that once ho...

      Photo of Bar Le Ritz PDB
      Bar Le Ritz PDB

      Bar Le Ritz PDB keeps things loud, weird, and welcoming. Tucked into a squat brick building in Mile Ex, this unpretentio...

      Photo of 3 Pierres 1 Feu
      3 Pierres 1 Feu

      At 3 Pierres 1 Feu, chef Paul Toussaint brings together ancestral cooking methods, local Quebec ingredients, and the bol...

      Photo of Fleuriste Binette et filles
      Fleuriste Binette et filles

      Tucked inside Jean-Talon Market, Binette et Filles isn’t just a flower shop—it’s a fixture. Run by Myriam Binette and he...

      Photo of Les Filles Fattoush
      Les Filles Fattoush

      What began with a single question—“Do you know ladies who would want to work?”—has grown into one of Montreal’s most ins...

      Photo of Tah-Dah!
      Tah-Dah!

      Founded in 2009 near Jean-Talon Market, Tah-dah! began as the personal project of artisan Sabrina “Sabe” Caron, whose ea...

      Photo of Machu Picchu Café
      Machu Picchu Café

      Machu Picchu Café-Lounge brings a slice of Peru to Montréal with a menu that spans casual coffee shop fare and full plat...

      Photo of Café Raphaël
      Café Raphaël

      Café Raphaël is a hybrid café and co-working space in Villeray. The interior mixes vintage décor with practical features...

      Photo of Pizza Balagan
      Pizza Balagan

      Pizza Balagan is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie turning out New York–style pies with a sharp focu...

      Photo of Al Khair
      Al Khair

      The Al-Khair butcher shop chain has spent the last 25 years building a footprint across the city, with five shops spread...

      Photo of Mastard
      Mastard

      Rosemont’s cozy neighbourhood restaurant Mastard quickly became a destination for those seeking inventive, seasonal cuis...

      Photo of Casavant
      Casavant

      Back when we got in touch with the chef running the show of this new spot in Villeray, Charles-Tristan Prévost, we were...

      Photo of Bar Le Record
      Bar Le Record

      Bar Le Record is a love letter to vinyl in Villeray, where music from the ‘50s and ‘60s spins on the turntables curated...

      Photo of Vices & Versa
      Vices & Versa

      Vices & Versa in Montreal’s Little Italy stands as a beacon for craft beer enthusiasts. Boasting Quebec Microbrew draft...

      Photo of Jean Talon Market
      Jean Talon Market

      A fixture of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1933, Jean-Talon Market is one of North America’s largest and most vibrant op...

      Photo of Mellön - Brasserie
      Mellön - Brasserie

      Microbrewery serving up small-batch beers in a functional space that has outdoor tables.

      Photo of Bar Bello
      Bar Bello

      Open since August 2023, Bar Bello blends tradition and the Italian charm of Montreal’s Little Italy. Perfect for aperiti...

      Photo of One Punch Mickey’s
      One Punch Mickey’s

      One Punch Mickey’s is the kind of Irish pub that wins you over before you’ve even decided what to drink. It’s small, sur...

      Photo of Le Pain dans les Voiles
      Le Pain dans les Voiles

      Le Pain dans les Voiles isn’t your typical family-run bakery—it’s the kind of multigenerational operation where sailing,...

      Photo of Club Pays (OUI Québec)
      Club Pays (OUI Québec)

      Run by OUI Québec, Club Pays operates as both café and gathering space centred on discussions around Quebec independence...

      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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      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • Next

      Showing 24 of 50 places in Montreal

      Photo of Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!
      Fromagerie qui lait cru!?!

      Despite what the name might suggest, this Jean-Talon Market fromagerie isn't exclusively about raw milk cheese—the pun i...

      Photo of Casa D'Italia
      Casa D'Italia

      Opened in November 1936, Casa d'Italia is Montreal's first Italian community centre, occupying an Art Deco building at 5...

      Photo of Lucca
      Lucca

      Ristorante Lucca has been a mainstay of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1999, offering a menu that balances Italian tradit...

      Photo of Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul
      Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul

      Chez Jean-Paul is a bright arrival on the corner of Bélanger and de la Roche streets, taking over the space that once ho...

      Photo of Bar Le Ritz PDB
      Bar Le Ritz PDB

      Bar Le Ritz PDB keeps things loud, weird, and welcoming. Tucked into a squat brick building in Mile Ex, this unpretentio...

      Photo of 3 Pierres 1 Feu
      3 Pierres 1 Feu

      At 3 Pierres 1 Feu, chef Paul Toussaint brings together ancestral cooking methods, local Quebec ingredients, and the bol...

      Photo of Fleuriste Binette et filles
      Fleuriste Binette et filles

      Tucked inside Jean-Talon Market, Binette et Filles isn’t just a flower shop—it’s a fixture. Run by Myriam Binette and he...

      Photo of Les Filles Fattoush
      Les Filles Fattoush

      What began with a single question—“Do you know ladies who would want to work?”—has grown into one of Montreal’s most ins...

      Photo of Tah-Dah!
      Tah-Dah!

      Founded in 2009 near Jean-Talon Market, Tah-dah! began as the personal project of artisan Sabrina “Sabe” Caron, whose ea...

      Photo of Machu Picchu Café
      Machu Picchu Café

      Machu Picchu Café-Lounge brings a slice of Peru to Montréal with a menu that spans casual coffee shop fare and full plat...

      Photo of Café Raphaël
      Café Raphaël

      Café Raphaël is a hybrid café and co-working space in Villeray. The interior mixes vintage décor with practical features...

      Photo of Pizza Balagan
      Pizza Balagan

      Pizza Balagan is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie turning out New York–style pies with a sharp focu...

      Photo of Al Khair
      Al Khair

      The Al-Khair butcher shop chain has spent the last 25 years building a footprint across the city, with five shops spread...

      Photo of Mastard
      Mastard

      Rosemont’s cozy neighbourhood restaurant Mastard quickly became a destination for those seeking inventive, seasonal cuis...

      Photo of Casavant
      Casavant

      Back when we got in touch with the chef running the show of this new spot in Villeray, Charles-Tristan Prévost, we were...

      Photo of Bar Le Record
      Bar Le Record

      Bar Le Record is a love letter to vinyl in Villeray, where music from the ‘50s and ‘60s spins on the turntables curated...

      Photo of Vices & Versa
      Vices & Versa

      Vices & Versa in Montreal’s Little Italy stands as a beacon for craft beer enthusiasts. Boasting Quebec Microbrew draft...

      Photo of Jean Talon Market
      Jean Talon Market

      A fixture of Montreal’s Little Italy since 1933, Jean-Talon Market is one of North America’s largest and most vibrant op...

      Photo of Mellön - Brasserie
      Mellön - Brasserie

      Microbrewery serving up small-batch beers in a functional space that has outdoor tables.

      Photo of Bar Bello
      Bar Bello

      Open since August 2023, Bar Bello blends tradition and the Italian charm of Montreal’s Little Italy. Perfect for aperiti...

      Photo of One Punch Mickey’s
      One Punch Mickey’s

      One Punch Mickey’s is the kind of Irish pub that wins you over before you’ve even decided what to drink. It’s small, sur...

      Photo of Le Pain dans les Voiles
      Le Pain dans les Voiles

      Le Pain dans les Voiles isn’t your typical family-run bakery—it’s the kind of multigenerational operation where sailing,...

      Photo of Club Pays (OUI Québec)
      Club Pays (OUI Québec)

      Run by OUI Québec, Club Pays operates as both café and gathering space centred on discussions around Quebec independence...

      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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