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Showing 24 of 202 places in Montreal
Tucked below street level on Saint-Laurent, Petit Poisson Dumpling is a tiny, cheerful dumpling shop where everything is...
Perogie Lili is a delicious ode to Ukrainian heritage, wrapped in a warm dumpling shell. Nestled in Mile End, this famil...
Othym, a longstanding institution in Montreal’s Village since 2004, has found fresh roots on Atateken Street. This move...
Omnivore has been serving up Lebanese-inspired plates in Montreal since 2010, bringing together grilled meats, fresh mez...
Les Oiseaux de Passage is the kind of neighbourhood BYOB that quietly builds a following by doing things the right way—a...
Le Petit Coin Dumpling is a no-frills Plateau favourite where the focus stays on the food. Owners Gena and Yuting opened...
Le Petit Boui Boui is a Vietnamese restaurant exuding charm and simplicity. Chef-owner Ritchie Nguyen, trained in classi...
Le Jardin de Panos has been on Duluth Avenue since 1979, and holds a special place in Montreal’s dining scene as the cit...
If comfort food had an address, it’d be this cozy lasagna joint tucked beside PA Nature on Avenue du Parc. The menu keep...
La Prunelle has been holding down its corner of Duluth since 1999, quietly earning its spot among the city’s best BYOBs....
La Panzeria brings the rustic charm of southern Italy straight to the Plateau, serving up traditional Puglian dishes wit...
The Plateau’s La Matraca is a humble taqueria with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mexico City’s no-nonsense taco joints. T...
Khyber Pass on Duluth Street is a beloved institution in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up authentic Afghan cuisine with he...
Following on the success of the Southeast Asian street food spot Krapow, Kari’s a new takeout curry house project that o...
Il Miglio is a fresh take on Italian dining, offering fast, well-crafted meals that put fresh pasta at the forefront in...
This 2015 addition to Montreal’s Plateau, founded by Kevin Fung, embodies “Ichigo Ichie”—a Japanese phrase meaning “this...
The Mile End got a spot for negronis and lasagna in the form of Gino's, and it's a pretty swish project from longtime Mo...
Le Fameux is a timeless snack spot, bridging the gap between late-night eatery and lunch destination. Known for its smok...
At Falafel Yoni, simplicity reigns supreme—and that’s precisely the point. Founded by Israeli-born entrepreneur Yoni Ami...
Capitaine Sandwich, anchored on Duluth Avenue, is a small but mighty spot for sandwich lovers. Opened in 2017 by Samir B...
Caifan on Saint-Denis Street in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal is Chef Eduardo Acosta’s homage to Mexican heritage, where...
Despite changes in addresses over the years, this Plateau pizzeria has earned a devoted following since 1985, thanks to...
MR250 Bar Lounge might be a dive in spirit, but it’s got an unmistakable edge and charm that keeps the crowds coming bac...
Les Verres Stérilisés is a relic from a time when “clean glassware” was enough to draw a crowd—a promise proudly adverti...
Showing 24 of 202 places in Montreal
Tucked below street level on Saint-Laurent, Petit Poisson Dumpling is a tiny, cheerful dumpling shop where everything is...
Perogie Lili is a delicious ode to Ukrainian heritage, wrapped in a warm dumpling shell. Nestled in Mile End, this famil...
Othym, a longstanding institution in Montreal’s Village since 2004, has found fresh roots on Atateken Street. This move...
Omnivore has been serving up Lebanese-inspired plates in Montreal since 2010, bringing together grilled meats, fresh mez...
Les Oiseaux de Passage is the kind of neighbourhood BYOB that quietly builds a following by doing things the right way—a...
Le Petit Coin Dumpling is a no-frills Plateau favourite where the focus stays on the food. Owners Gena and Yuting opened...
Le Petit Boui Boui is a Vietnamese restaurant exuding charm and simplicity. Chef-owner Ritchie Nguyen, trained in classi...
Le Jardin de Panos has been on Duluth Avenue since 1979, and holds a special place in Montreal’s dining scene as the cit...
If comfort food had an address, it’d be this cozy lasagna joint tucked beside PA Nature on Avenue du Parc. The menu keep...
La Prunelle has been holding down its corner of Duluth since 1999, quietly earning its spot among the city’s best BYOBs....
La Panzeria brings the rustic charm of southern Italy straight to the Plateau, serving up traditional Puglian dishes wit...
The Plateau’s La Matraca is a humble taqueria with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mexico City’s no-nonsense taco joints. T...
Khyber Pass on Duluth Street is a beloved institution in Montreal’s Plateau, serving up authentic Afghan cuisine with he...
Following on the success of the Southeast Asian street food spot Krapow, Kari’s a new takeout curry house project that o...
Il Miglio is a fresh take on Italian dining, offering fast, well-crafted meals that put fresh pasta at the forefront in...
This 2015 addition to Montreal’s Plateau, founded by Kevin Fung, embodies “Ichigo Ichie”—a Japanese phrase meaning “this...
The Mile End got a spot for negronis and lasagna in the form of Gino's, and it's a pretty swish project from longtime Mo...
Le Fameux is a timeless snack spot, bridging the gap between late-night eatery and lunch destination. Known for its smok...
At Falafel Yoni, simplicity reigns supreme—and that’s precisely the point. Founded by Israeli-born entrepreneur Yoni Ami...
Capitaine Sandwich, anchored on Duluth Avenue, is a small but mighty spot for sandwich lovers. Opened in 2017 by Samir B...
Caifan on Saint-Denis Street in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal is Chef Eduardo Acosta’s homage to Mexican heritage, where...
Despite changes in addresses over the years, this Plateau pizzeria has earned a devoted following since 1985, thanks to...
MR250 Bar Lounge might be a dive in spirit, but it’s got an unmistakable edge and charm that keeps the crowds coming bac...
Les Verres Stérilisés is a relic from a time when “clean glassware” was enough to draw a crowd—a promise proudly adverti...