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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 82 places in Montreal

      Photo of Bottega
      Bottega

      Bottega is practically royalty in Montreal’s pizza landscape. Since opening in 2006, this family-owned Neapolitan pizzer...

      Photo of Café San Gennaro
      Café San Gennaro

      San Gennaro, tucked away on St-Zotique, has become Montreal’s go-to for authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio, thanks to...

      Photo of Nouilles Sauvette
      Nouilles Sauvette

      For months, the shuttered doors of J’ai Feng had people lingering on Beaubien with questions. The sign said to stay tune...

      Photo of La Cave du Parapluie
      La Cave du Parapluie

      La Cave du Parapluie is the relaxed counterpart to Parapluie, conceived by the same trio — Robin Filteau Boucher, Karell...

      Photo of Beigne Habitude
      Beigne Habitude

      Located in Little Italy, Beigne Habitude brings a new twist to classic Americana: Founded by Rachel Berriman and Michael...

      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 Pile Ou Glace Gelateria
      Pile Ou Glace Gelateria

      A Little Italy institution run by a gelato maker with over two decades of daily practice behind him. The Sicilian pistac...

      Photo of Ruby Mardi
      Ruby Mardi

      A fine jewellery boutique unlike anything else in Little Italy, Ruby Mardi brings together a carefully curated roster of...

      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 Multimags (Little Italy)
      Multimags (Little Italy)

      Multimags operates Montreal's largest network of magazine retailers, with locations across the city including the Platea...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of Dante Park
      Dante Park

      Parc Dante occupies a third of a city block in Little Italy, bounded by rue Dante, Alma, and de Gaspé. Inaugurated on Ju...

      Photo of Death of Vinyl
      Death of Vinyl

      There’s something about flipping through crates at Death of Vinyl that makes time irrelevant. Maybe it’s the unmistakabl...

      Photo of Le Palais Bulles
      Le Palais Bulles

      Le Palais Bulles started with Margaux Nadeau—philosophy grad turned furniture restorer—realizing she preferred paintbrus...

      Photo of Studio Sukūn
      Studio Sukūn

      Studio Sukūn takes its name from the Arabic word for tranquility and stillness, and the 2,330-square-foot space on the e...

      Photo of Café Lino
      Café Lino

      Founded in 1957 on Saint-Laurent, Café Lino Espresso claims a notable distinction: it was the first business in Canada t...

      Photo of Bar Sportivo
      Bar Sportivo

      Café Sportivo has anchored Little Italy's stretch of Saint-Laurent since 1967, built around the neighbourhood's twin pas...

      Photo of Café Union
      Café Union

      Founded in 1910 by Allan Dowbiggin and Albert Lisbona to serve Montreal's European immigrant community, Café Union is th...

      Photo of Noble Café (Little Italy)
      Noble Café (Little Italy)

      On a quiet corner of Rue Alexandra, just south of Little Italy proper, Noble Café brings the same formula that made the...

      Photo of Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)
      Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)

      On Bélanger Street, a few steps east of Saint-Laurent, Café Caron & Frères opened in September 2022 as a third-wave anch...

      Photo of Café Conca d'Oro
      Café Conca d'Oro

      On Dante Street in the heart of Little Italy, steps from Dante Park and across from Pizzeria Napoletana, Café Conca d'or...

      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 Pizza Bouquet
      Pizza Bouquet

      Pizza Bouquet, a beloved slice shop in Little Italy, has grown from humble beginnings at the Notre-Dame-des-Quilles bar...

      Photo of Dépanneur Le Pick Up
      Dépanneur Le Pick Up

      One of the few spots that’s so recognized for its food some would argue it’s barely even a dep. Le Pick-Up brings a bode...

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      Showing 24 of 82 places in Montreal

      Photo of Bottega
      Bottega

      Bottega is practically royalty in Montreal’s pizza landscape. Since opening in 2006, this family-owned Neapolitan pizzer...

      Photo of Café San Gennaro
      Café San Gennaro

      San Gennaro, tucked away on St-Zotique, has become Montreal’s go-to for authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio, thanks to...

      Photo of Nouilles Sauvette
      Nouilles Sauvette

      For months, the shuttered doors of J’ai Feng had people lingering on Beaubien with questions. The sign said to stay tune...

      Photo of La Cave du Parapluie
      La Cave du Parapluie

      La Cave du Parapluie is the relaxed counterpart to Parapluie, conceived by the same trio — Robin Filteau Boucher, Karell...

      Photo of Beigne Habitude
      Beigne Habitude

      Located in Little Italy, Beigne Habitude brings a new twist to classic Americana: Founded by Rachel Berriman and Michael...

      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 Pile Ou Glace Gelateria
      Pile Ou Glace Gelateria

      A Little Italy institution run by a gelato maker with over two decades of daily practice behind him. The Sicilian pistac...

      Photo of Ruby Mardi
      Ruby Mardi

      A fine jewellery boutique unlike anything else in Little Italy, Ruby Mardi brings together a carefully curated roster of...

      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 Multimags (Little Italy)
      Multimags (Little Italy)

      Multimags operates Montreal's largest network of magazine retailers, with locations across the city including the Platea...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of Dante Park
      Dante Park

      Parc Dante occupies a third of a city block in Little Italy, bounded by rue Dante, Alma, and de Gaspé. Inaugurated on Ju...

      Photo of Death of Vinyl
      Death of Vinyl

      There’s something about flipping through crates at Death of Vinyl that makes time irrelevant. Maybe it’s the unmistakabl...

      Photo of Le Palais Bulles
      Le Palais Bulles

      Le Palais Bulles started with Margaux Nadeau—philosophy grad turned furniture restorer—realizing she preferred paintbrus...

      Photo of Studio Sukūn
      Studio Sukūn

      Studio Sukūn takes its name from the Arabic word for tranquility and stillness, and the 2,330-square-foot space on the e...

      Photo of Café Lino
      Café Lino

      Founded in 1957 on Saint-Laurent, Café Lino Espresso claims a notable distinction: it was the first business in Canada t...

      Photo of Bar Sportivo
      Bar Sportivo

      Café Sportivo has anchored Little Italy's stretch of Saint-Laurent since 1967, built around the neighbourhood's twin pas...

      Photo of Café Union
      Café Union

      Founded in 1910 by Allan Dowbiggin and Albert Lisbona to serve Montreal's European immigrant community, Café Union is th...

      Photo of Noble Café (Little Italy)
      Noble Café (Little Italy)

      On a quiet corner of Rue Alexandra, just south of Little Italy proper, Noble Café brings the same formula that made the...

      Photo of Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)
      Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)

      On Bélanger Street, a few steps east of Saint-Laurent, Café Caron & Frères opened in September 2022 as a third-wave anch...

      Photo of Café Conca d'Oro
      Café Conca d'Oro

      On Dante Street in the heart of Little Italy, steps from Dante Park and across from Pizzeria Napoletana, Café Conca d'or...

      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 Pizza Bouquet
      Pizza Bouquet

      Pizza Bouquet, a beloved slice shop in Little Italy, has grown from humble beginnings at the Notre-Dame-des-Quilles bar...

      Photo of Dépanneur Le Pick Up
      Dépanneur Le Pick Up

      One of the few spots that’s so recognized for its food some would argue it’s barely even a dep. Le Pick-Up brings a bode...

      • Previous
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      • 3
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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 82 places in Montreal

      Photo of Bottega
      Bottega

      Bottega is practically royalty in Montreal’s pizza landscape. Since opening in 2006, this family-owned Neapolitan pizzer...

      Photo of Café San Gennaro
      Café San Gennaro

      San Gennaro, tucked away on St-Zotique, has become Montreal’s go-to for authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio, thanks to...

      Photo of Nouilles Sauvette
      Nouilles Sauvette

      For months, the shuttered doors of J’ai Feng had people lingering on Beaubien with questions. The sign said to stay tune...

      Photo of La Cave du Parapluie
      La Cave du Parapluie

      La Cave du Parapluie is the relaxed counterpart to Parapluie, conceived by the same trio — Robin Filteau Boucher, Karell...

      Photo of Beigne Habitude
      Beigne Habitude

      Located in Little Italy, Beigne Habitude brings a new twist to classic Americana: Founded by Rachel Berriman and Michael...

      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 Pile Ou Glace Gelateria
      Pile Ou Glace Gelateria

      A Little Italy institution run by a gelato maker with over two decades of daily practice behind him. The Sicilian pistac...

      Photo of Ruby Mardi
      Ruby Mardi

      A fine jewellery boutique unlike anything else in Little Italy, Ruby Mardi brings together a carefully curated roster of...

      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 Multimags (Little Italy)
      Multimags (Little Italy)

      Multimags operates Montreal's largest network of magazine retailers, with locations across the city including the Platea...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of Dante Park
      Dante Park

      Parc Dante occupies a third of a city block in Little Italy, bounded by rue Dante, Alma, and de Gaspé. Inaugurated on Ju...

      Photo of Death of Vinyl
      Death of Vinyl

      There’s something about flipping through crates at Death of Vinyl that makes time irrelevant. Maybe it’s the unmistakabl...

      Photo of Le Palais Bulles
      Le Palais Bulles

      Le Palais Bulles started with Margaux Nadeau—philosophy grad turned furniture restorer—realizing she preferred paintbrus...

      Photo of Studio Sukūn
      Studio Sukūn

      Studio Sukūn takes its name from the Arabic word for tranquility and stillness, and the 2,330-square-foot space on the e...

      Photo of Café Lino
      Café Lino

      Founded in 1957 on Saint-Laurent, Café Lino Espresso claims a notable distinction: it was the first business in Canada t...

      Photo of Bar Sportivo
      Bar Sportivo

      Café Sportivo has anchored Little Italy's stretch of Saint-Laurent since 1967, built around the neighbourhood's twin pas...

      Photo of Café Union
      Café Union

      Founded in 1910 by Allan Dowbiggin and Albert Lisbona to serve Montreal's European immigrant community, Café Union is th...

      Photo of Noble Café (Little Italy)
      Noble Café (Little Italy)

      On a quiet corner of Rue Alexandra, just south of Little Italy proper, Noble Café brings the same formula that made the...

      Photo of Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)
      Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)

      On Bélanger Street, a few steps east of Saint-Laurent, Café Caron & Frères opened in September 2022 as a third-wave anch...

      Photo of Café Conca d'Oro
      Café Conca d'Oro

      On Dante Street in the heart of Little Italy, steps from Dante Park and across from Pizzeria Napoletana, Café Conca d'or...

      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 Pizza Bouquet
      Pizza Bouquet

      Pizza Bouquet, a beloved slice shop in Little Italy, has grown from humble beginnings at the Notre-Dame-des-Quilles bar...

      Photo of Dépanneur Le Pick Up
      Dépanneur Le Pick Up

      One of the few spots that’s so recognized for its food some would argue it’s barely even a dep. Le Pick-Up brings a bode...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • Next

      Showing 24 of 82 places in Montreal

      Photo of Bottega
      Bottega

      Bottega is practically royalty in Montreal’s pizza landscape. Since opening in 2006, this family-owned Neapolitan pizzer...

      Photo of Café San Gennaro
      Café San Gennaro

      San Gennaro, tucked away on St-Zotique, has become Montreal’s go-to for authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio, thanks to...

      Photo of Nouilles Sauvette
      Nouilles Sauvette

      For months, the shuttered doors of J’ai Feng had people lingering on Beaubien with questions. The sign said to stay tune...

      Photo of La Cave du Parapluie
      La Cave du Parapluie

      La Cave du Parapluie is the relaxed counterpart to Parapluie, conceived by the same trio — Robin Filteau Boucher, Karell...

      Photo of Beigne Habitude
      Beigne Habitude

      Located in Little Italy, Beigne Habitude brings a new twist to classic Americana: Founded by Rachel Berriman and Michael...

      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 Pile Ou Glace Gelateria
      Pile Ou Glace Gelateria

      A Little Italy institution run by a gelato maker with over two decades of daily practice behind him. The Sicilian pistac...

      Photo of Ruby Mardi
      Ruby Mardi

      A fine jewellery boutique unlike anything else in Little Italy, Ruby Mardi brings together a carefully curated roster of...

      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 Multimags (Little Italy)
      Multimags (Little Italy)

      Multimags operates Montreal's largest network of magazine retailers, with locations across the city including the Platea...

      Photo of Mimi Nori
      Mimi Nori

      The konbini concept—Japan's beloved convenience store model, where speed and quality coexist without apology—is alive in...

      Photo of Dante Park
      Dante Park

      Parc Dante occupies a third of a city block in Little Italy, bounded by rue Dante, Alma, and de Gaspé. Inaugurated on Ju...

      Photo of Death of Vinyl
      Death of Vinyl

      There’s something about flipping through crates at Death of Vinyl that makes time irrelevant. Maybe it’s the unmistakabl...

      Photo of Le Palais Bulles
      Le Palais Bulles

      Le Palais Bulles started with Margaux Nadeau—philosophy grad turned furniture restorer—realizing she preferred paintbrus...

      Photo of Studio Sukūn
      Studio Sukūn

      Studio Sukūn takes its name from the Arabic word for tranquility and stillness, and the 2,330-square-foot space on the e...

      Photo of Café Lino
      Café Lino

      Founded in 1957 on Saint-Laurent, Café Lino Espresso claims a notable distinction: it was the first business in Canada t...

      Photo of Bar Sportivo
      Bar Sportivo

      Café Sportivo has anchored Little Italy's stretch of Saint-Laurent since 1967, built around the neighbourhood's twin pas...

      Photo of Café Union
      Café Union

      Founded in 1910 by Allan Dowbiggin and Albert Lisbona to serve Montreal's European immigrant community, Café Union is th...

      Photo of Noble Café (Little Italy)
      Noble Café (Little Italy)

      On a quiet corner of Rue Alexandra, just south of Little Italy proper, Noble Café brings the same formula that made the...

      Photo of Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)
      Café Caron & Frères (Little Italy)

      On Bélanger Street, a few steps east of Saint-Laurent, Café Caron & Frères opened in September 2022 as a third-wave anch...

      Photo of Café Conca d'Oro
      Café Conca d'Oro

      On Dante Street in the heart of Little Italy, steps from Dante Park and across from Pizzeria Napoletana, Café Conca d'or...

      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 Pizza Bouquet
      Pizza Bouquet

      Pizza Bouquet, a beloved slice shop in Little Italy, has grown from humble beginnings at the Notre-Dame-des-Quilles bar...

      Photo of Dépanneur Le Pick Up
      Dépanneur Le Pick Up

      One of the few spots that’s so recognized for its food some would argue it’s barely even a dep. Le Pick-Up brings a bode...

      • Previous
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      • 3
      • 4
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