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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 178 places in Montreal

      Photo of Le Violon
      Le Violon

      Le Violon, located in the space which once housed the famed restaurant Maison Publique and has been transformed by desig...

      Photo of Samos
      Samos

      Samos has been at this for roughly sixty years, and not much has changed. The bakery started on Rue Roy, where the origi...

      Photo of La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      Photo of Ohayo Café
      Ohayo Café

      At the 28-seater Ohayo Café right next door to Kitano Shokudo, you'll find yoshoku food—Japanese dishes based on Western...

      Photo of Birbante
      Birbante

      Birbante is a spirited 50-seat Italian restaurant in Montreal’s Mile End that brings the charm of Milan to the heart of...

      Photo of Le Rouge Gorge
      Le Rouge Gorge

      Rouge Gorge’s been a cherished wine bar in the Plateau since 2015 because it offers a cozy haven for drinks and bites. N...

      Photo of Beaver Lake
      Beaver Lake

      Nestled atop Montreal’s Mount Royal, Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) is a man-made marvel with a history as rich as its su...

      Photo of Drogheria Fine
      Drogheria Fine

      For over a decade, Drogheria Fine has been a Mile End staple, drawing hungry crowds to its small counter on Fairmount Av...

      Photo of Star Bar
      Star Bar

      Born from the minds behind Pizza Bouquet, Star Bar's a hybrid bar and pizzeria that keeps nailing Bouquet's Montreal tak...

      Photo of Kyoto Fleurs
      Kyoto Fleurs

      Kyoto Fleurs brings together the precision of Japanese aesthetics and the wild charm of fresh blooms. Founded by Marilou...

      Photo of Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
      Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe

      Patati Patata’s a casse-croûte fixture that’s been in Montreal for over two decades. Originally founded by Louis Dumonti...

      Photo of Grillade Portugalia
      Grillade Portugalia

      There are Portuguese chicken spots on so many streets of the Plateau, but Portugalia is in a class of its own. Open sinc...

      Photo of La Rama Records
      La Rama Records

      La Rama on Bernard Street in the Mile End is a haven for dance music aficionados and vinyl diggers. Founded in 2016 by K...

      Photo of Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent
      Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent

      Redesigned in 2022 to better serve the Plateau’s growing population, Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent is both a gath...

      Photo of Fabergé
      Fabergé

      Since it opened its doors in 2010, Fabergé has become a Mile End mainstay for those in search of a laid-back yet energet...

      Photo of LE NINETY
      LE NINETY

      Le Ninety isn’t just curating clothes—it’s curating narratives. This Saint-Denis vintage boutique has carved out its ide...

      Photo of Robin des Bois
      Robin des Bois

      Robin des Bois is a non-profit project that’s been serving homemade meals and community spirit since 2006. Located insid...

      Photo of Le VV Tavernä
      Le VV Tavernä

      La Tavernä has long been one of Montreal’s nightlife landmarks. First opened in 1996 and reborn in 2024 on Saint-Denis,...

      Photo of Pit Caribou
      Pit Caribou

      Founded in 2007 in L’Anse-à-Beaufils, Pit Caribou has become one of Quebec’s most recognizable craft breweries, known fo...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Parc du Portugal
      Parc du Portugal

      Parc du Portugal may be small, but it carries the weight of a whole community’s story. Established in 1953, the square a...

      Photo of Rôtisserie Coco Rico
      Rôtisserie Coco Rico

      Coco Rico has been spinning birds on the Main since 1970, claiming the title of Montreal’s first Portuguese rotisserie....

      Photo of Quincaillerie Azores
      Quincaillerie Azores

      Azores Hardware has been part of Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1968, when carpenter Gabriel Pereira traded his tools for...

      Photo of Beautys
      Beautys

      Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...

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      Showing 24 of 178 places in Montreal

      Photo of Le Violon
      Le Violon

      Le Violon, located in the space which once housed the famed restaurant Maison Publique and has been transformed by desig...

      Photo of Samos
      Samos

      Samos has been at this for roughly sixty years, and not much has changed. The bakery started on Rue Roy, where the origi...

      Photo of La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      Photo of Ohayo Café
      Ohayo Café

      At the 28-seater Ohayo Café right next door to Kitano Shokudo, you'll find yoshoku food—Japanese dishes based on Western...

      Photo of Birbante
      Birbante

      Birbante is a spirited 50-seat Italian restaurant in Montreal’s Mile End that brings the charm of Milan to the heart of...

      Photo of Le Rouge Gorge
      Le Rouge Gorge

      Rouge Gorge’s been a cherished wine bar in the Plateau since 2015 because it offers a cozy haven for drinks and bites. N...

      Photo of Beaver Lake
      Beaver Lake

      Nestled atop Montreal’s Mount Royal, Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) is a man-made marvel with a history as rich as its su...

      Photo of Drogheria Fine
      Drogheria Fine

      For over a decade, Drogheria Fine has been a Mile End staple, drawing hungry crowds to its small counter on Fairmount Av...

      Photo of Star Bar
      Star Bar

      Born from the minds behind Pizza Bouquet, Star Bar's a hybrid bar and pizzeria that keeps nailing Bouquet's Montreal tak...

      Photo of Kyoto Fleurs
      Kyoto Fleurs

      Kyoto Fleurs brings together the precision of Japanese aesthetics and the wild charm of fresh blooms. Founded by Marilou...

      Photo of Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
      Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe

      Patati Patata’s a casse-croûte fixture that’s been in Montreal for over two decades. Originally founded by Louis Dumonti...

      Photo of Grillade Portugalia
      Grillade Portugalia

      There are Portuguese chicken spots on so many streets of the Plateau, but Portugalia is in a class of its own. Open sinc...

      Photo of La Rama Records
      La Rama Records

      La Rama on Bernard Street in the Mile End is a haven for dance music aficionados and vinyl diggers. Founded in 2016 by K...

      Photo of Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent
      Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent

      Redesigned in 2022 to better serve the Plateau’s growing population, Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent is both a gath...

      Photo of Fabergé
      Fabergé

      Since it opened its doors in 2010, Fabergé has become a Mile End mainstay for those in search of a laid-back yet energet...

      Photo of LE NINETY
      LE NINETY

      Le Ninety isn’t just curating clothes—it’s curating narratives. This Saint-Denis vintage boutique has carved out its ide...

      Photo of Robin des Bois
      Robin des Bois

      Robin des Bois is a non-profit project that’s been serving homemade meals and community spirit since 2006. Located insid...

      Photo of Le VV Tavernä
      Le VV Tavernä

      La Tavernä has long been one of Montreal’s nightlife landmarks. First opened in 1996 and reborn in 2024 on Saint-Denis,...

      Photo of Pit Caribou
      Pit Caribou

      Founded in 2007 in L’Anse-à-Beaufils, Pit Caribou has become one of Quebec’s most recognizable craft breweries, known fo...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Parc du Portugal
      Parc du Portugal

      Parc du Portugal may be small, but it carries the weight of a whole community’s story. Established in 1953, the square a...

      Photo of Rôtisserie Coco Rico
      Rôtisserie Coco Rico

      Coco Rico has been spinning birds on the Main since 1970, claiming the title of Montreal’s first Portuguese rotisserie....

      Photo of Quincaillerie Azores
      Quincaillerie Azores

      Azores Hardware has been part of Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1968, when carpenter Gabriel Pereira traded his tools for...

      Photo of Beautys
      Beautys

      Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • More pages
      • 8
      • Next
      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 178 places in Montreal

      Photo of Le Violon
      Le Violon

      Le Violon, located in the space which once housed the famed restaurant Maison Publique and has been transformed by desig...

      Photo of Samos
      Samos

      Samos has been at this for roughly sixty years, and not much has changed. The bakery started on Rue Roy, where the origi...

      Photo of La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      Photo of Ohayo Café
      Ohayo Café

      At the 28-seater Ohayo Café right next door to Kitano Shokudo, you'll find yoshoku food—Japanese dishes based on Western...

      Photo of Birbante
      Birbante

      Birbante is a spirited 50-seat Italian restaurant in Montreal’s Mile End that brings the charm of Milan to the heart of...

      Photo of Le Rouge Gorge
      Le Rouge Gorge

      Rouge Gorge’s been a cherished wine bar in the Plateau since 2015 because it offers a cozy haven for drinks and bites. N...

      Photo of Beaver Lake
      Beaver Lake

      Nestled atop Montreal’s Mount Royal, Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) is a man-made marvel with a history as rich as its su...

      Photo of Drogheria Fine
      Drogheria Fine

      For over a decade, Drogheria Fine has been a Mile End staple, drawing hungry crowds to its small counter on Fairmount Av...

      Photo of Star Bar
      Star Bar

      Born from the minds behind Pizza Bouquet, Star Bar's a hybrid bar and pizzeria that keeps nailing Bouquet's Montreal tak...

      Photo of Kyoto Fleurs
      Kyoto Fleurs

      Kyoto Fleurs brings together the precision of Japanese aesthetics and the wild charm of fresh blooms. Founded by Marilou...

      Photo of Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
      Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe

      Patati Patata’s a casse-croûte fixture that’s been in Montreal for over two decades. Originally founded by Louis Dumonti...

      Photo of Grillade Portugalia
      Grillade Portugalia

      There are Portuguese chicken spots on so many streets of the Plateau, but Portugalia is in a class of its own. Open sinc...

      Photo of La Rama Records
      La Rama Records

      La Rama on Bernard Street in the Mile End is a haven for dance music aficionados and vinyl diggers. Founded in 2016 by K...

      Photo of Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent
      Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent

      Redesigned in 2022 to better serve the Plateau’s growing population, Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent is both a gath...

      Photo of Fabergé
      Fabergé

      Since it opened its doors in 2010, Fabergé has become a Mile End mainstay for those in search of a laid-back yet energet...

      Photo of LE NINETY
      LE NINETY

      Le Ninety isn’t just curating clothes—it’s curating narratives. This Saint-Denis vintage boutique has carved out its ide...

      Photo of Robin des Bois
      Robin des Bois

      Robin des Bois is a non-profit project that’s been serving homemade meals and community spirit since 2006. Located insid...

      Photo of Le VV Tavernä
      Le VV Tavernä

      La Tavernä has long been one of Montreal’s nightlife landmarks. First opened in 1996 and reborn in 2024 on Saint-Denis,...

      Photo of Pit Caribou
      Pit Caribou

      Founded in 2007 in L’Anse-à-Beaufils, Pit Caribou has become one of Quebec’s most recognizable craft breweries, known fo...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Parc du Portugal
      Parc du Portugal

      Parc du Portugal may be small, but it carries the weight of a whole community’s story. Established in 1953, the square a...

      Photo of Rôtisserie Coco Rico
      Rôtisserie Coco Rico

      Coco Rico has been spinning birds on the Main since 1970, claiming the title of Montreal’s first Portuguese rotisserie....

      Photo of Quincaillerie Azores
      Quincaillerie Azores

      Azores Hardware has been part of Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1968, when carpenter Gabriel Pereira traded his tools for...

      Photo of Beautys
      Beautys

      Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • More pages
      • 8
      • Next

      Showing 24 of 178 places in Montreal

      Photo of Le Violon
      Le Violon

      Le Violon, located in the space which once housed the famed restaurant Maison Publique and has been transformed by desig...

      Photo of Samos
      Samos

      Samos has been at this for roughly sixty years, and not much has changed. The bakery started on Rue Roy, where the origi...

      Photo of La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      La Tulipe [CLOSED]
      Photo of Ohayo Café
      Ohayo Café

      At the 28-seater Ohayo Café right next door to Kitano Shokudo, you'll find yoshoku food—Japanese dishes based on Western...

      Photo of Birbante
      Birbante

      Birbante is a spirited 50-seat Italian restaurant in Montreal’s Mile End that brings the charm of Milan to the heart of...

      Photo of Le Rouge Gorge
      Le Rouge Gorge

      Rouge Gorge’s been a cherished wine bar in the Plateau since 2015 because it offers a cozy haven for drinks and bites. N...

      Photo of Beaver Lake
      Beaver Lake

      Nestled atop Montreal’s Mount Royal, Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) is a man-made marvel with a history as rich as its su...

      Photo of Drogheria Fine
      Drogheria Fine

      For over a decade, Drogheria Fine has been a Mile End staple, drawing hungry crowds to its small counter on Fairmount Av...

      Photo of Star Bar
      Star Bar

      Born from the minds behind Pizza Bouquet, Star Bar's a hybrid bar and pizzeria that keeps nailing Bouquet's Montreal tak...

      Photo of Kyoto Fleurs
      Kyoto Fleurs

      Kyoto Fleurs brings together the precision of Japanese aesthetics and the wild charm of fresh blooms. Founded by Marilou...

      Photo of Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
      Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe

      Patati Patata’s a casse-croûte fixture that’s been in Montreal for over two decades. Originally founded by Louis Dumonti...

      Photo of Grillade Portugalia
      Grillade Portugalia

      There are Portuguese chicken spots on so many streets of the Plateau, but Portugalia is in a class of its own. Open sinc...

      Photo of La Rama Records
      La Rama Records

      La Rama on Bernard Street in the Mile End is a haven for dance music aficionados and vinyl diggers. Founded in 2016 by K...

      Photo of Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent
      Parc Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent

      Redesigned in 2022 to better serve the Plateau’s growing population, Parc des Compagnons-de-Saint-Laurent is both a gath...

      Photo of Fabergé
      Fabergé

      Since it opened its doors in 2010, Fabergé has become a Mile End mainstay for those in search of a laid-back yet energet...

      Photo of LE NINETY
      LE NINETY

      Le Ninety isn’t just curating clothes—it’s curating narratives. This Saint-Denis vintage boutique has carved out its ide...

      Photo of Robin des Bois
      Robin des Bois

      Robin des Bois is a non-profit project that’s been serving homemade meals and community spirit since 2006. Located insid...

      Photo of Le VV Tavernä
      Le VV Tavernä

      La Tavernä has long been one of Montreal’s nightlife landmarks. First opened in 1996 and reborn in 2024 on Saint-Denis,...

      Photo of Pit Caribou
      Pit Caribou

      Founded in 2007 in L’Anse-à-Beaufils, Pit Caribou has become one of Quebec’s most recognizable craft breweries, known fo...

      Photo of Bar Champs
      Bar Champs

      Champs has been many things over the years—a no-frills sports bar, a Plateau mainstay, a spot where the beer flows cheap...

      Photo of Parc du Portugal
      Parc du Portugal

      Parc du Portugal may be small, but it carries the weight of a whole community’s story. Established in 1953, the square a...

      Photo of Rôtisserie Coco Rico
      Rôtisserie Coco Rico

      Coco Rico has been spinning birds on the Main since 1970, claiming the title of Montreal’s first Portuguese rotisserie....

      Photo of Quincaillerie Azores
      Quincaillerie Azores

      Azores Hardware has been part of Saint-Laurent Boulevard since 1968, when carpenter Gabriel Pereira traded his tools for...

      Photo of Beautys
      Beautys

      Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been a beloved staple in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up hearty, Jewish-inspired br...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • More pages
      • 8
      • Next