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Showing 24 of 160 places in Montreal
Sample occupies a basement beneath a 19th-century greystone in Old Montreal, built around a serious analog sound system,...
Old Montreal's Yubari is a mix of Japanese cuisine "with a twist of Asian and French influences" and—as all self-respect...
Bocca di Lupo is the passion project nine years in the making for Joe Franchini and Jamie Sunny, the duo behind Flyjin....
Cappella is a low-capacity cocktail bar hidden behind a fridge inside Benedetta, in Old Montreal. There’s no signage, no...
Hôtel Nelligan in Old Montreal boasts Terrasse Nelligan, a spot with sweeping views of the Saint Lawrence River and the...
Flyjin blurs the line between dinner and nightlife, turning a meal into something that lingers long past last call. Hidd...
Gioia De bills itself as a cucina sociale, and the Old Port restaurant is built accordingly: plates meant for the middle...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Paquebot Café’s been a pioneer in Montreal's coffee scene since 2015, constantly innovating with new offerings and a lai...
Located within a former Royal Bank of Canada building in Old Montreal, Crew Collective & Café blends grandeur with conte...
Inspired by the United Kingdom’s staple fish and chip shop— “chippy” or “chipper” as they say colloquially—Brit & Chips...
Opened in 2001 by Faruk Ahmed, Restaurant Gandhi brought refined Indian dining to a part of Montreal better known for Fr...
Le Petit Dep’s got charm in spades. Whichever location in town you land in, this quaint café-delicatessen fusion adorned...
Located within the Hyatt Centric Montreal at the eastern edge of Old Montreal, Pub Cartier Arms draws its identity from...
Located in the lobby of SonoLux, LUMI presents a contemporary, seasonal tasting menu built around the animating idea of...
Set inside the sleek William Gray Hotel, Maggie Oakes brings a refined approach to the steakhouse format, balancing dry-...
La Grande Roue de Montréal opened in September 2017 as part of the city's 375th anniversary celebrations, and has since...
Alex Danino opened Rooney on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal in 2006, making it one of the first boutiques of its kind...
A French bistro concept from the Tomahawk Group, Mignon has operated on Saint-Paul West in Old Montreal since 2021, with...
Venice MTL brings a California beach-town sensibility to Saint-François-Xavier Street in Old Montreal, where it has oper...
Hà takes its name and its spirit from Mr. Hà, a Vietnamese chef and neighbourhood fixture who passed away in 2015. Set o...
Graziella brings the sophistication and heart of Italian cuisine to Old Montreal in a warm, modern setting. Opened in 20...
This Old Montreal bistro and wine bar serves classic French dishes in its rustic, upscale two-floor dining room. Exposed...
Jardin Nelson is an Old Montreal restaurant set inside a historic building, once part of the Hôtel Nelson, with seating...
Showing 24 of 160 places in Montreal
Sample occupies a basement beneath a 19th-century greystone in Old Montreal, built around a serious analog sound system,...
Old Montreal's Yubari is a mix of Japanese cuisine "with a twist of Asian and French influences" and—as all self-respect...
Bocca di Lupo is the passion project nine years in the making for Joe Franchini and Jamie Sunny, the duo behind Flyjin....
Cappella is a low-capacity cocktail bar hidden behind a fridge inside Benedetta, in Old Montreal. There’s no signage, no...
Hôtel Nelligan in Old Montreal boasts Terrasse Nelligan, a spot with sweeping views of the Saint Lawrence River and the...
Flyjin blurs the line between dinner and nightlife, turning a meal into something that lingers long past last call. Hidd...
Gioia De bills itself as a cucina sociale, and the Old Port restaurant is built accordingly: plates meant for the middle...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Paquebot Café’s been a pioneer in Montreal's coffee scene since 2015, constantly innovating with new offerings and a lai...
Located within a former Royal Bank of Canada building in Old Montreal, Crew Collective & Café blends grandeur with conte...
Inspired by the United Kingdom’s staple fish and chip shop— “chippy” or “chipper” as they say colloquially—Brit & Chips...
Opened in 2001 by Faruk Ahmed, Restaurant Gandhi brought refined Indian dining to a part of Montreal better known for Fr...
Le Petit Dep’s got charm in spades. Whichever location in town you land in, this quaint café-delicatessen fusion adorned...
Located within the Hyatt Centric Montreal at the eastern edge of Old Montreal, Pub Cartier Arms draws its identity from...
Located in the lobby of SonoLux, LUMI presents a contemporary, seasonal tasting menu built around the animating idea of...
Set inside the sleek William Gray Hotel, Maggie Oakes brings a refined approach to the steakhouse format, balancing dry-...
La Grande Roue de Montréal opened in September 2017 as part of the city's 375th anniversary celebrations, and has since...
Alex Danino opened Rooney on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal in 2006, making it one of the first boutiques of its kind...
A French bistro concept from the Tomahawk Group, Mignon has operated on Saint-Paul West in Old Montreal since 2021, with...
Venice MTL brings a California beach-town sensibility to Saint-François-Xavier Street in Old Montreal, where it has oper...
Hà takes its name and its spirit from Mr. Hà, a Vietnamese chef and neighbourhood fixture who passed away in 2015. Set o...
Graziella brings the sophistication and heart of Italian cuisine to Old Montreal in a warm, modern setting. Opened in 20...
This Old Montreal bistro and wine bar serves classic French dishes in its rustic, upscale two-floor dining room. Exposed...
Jardin Nelson is an Old Montreal restaurant set inside a historic building, once part of the Hôtel Nelson, with seating...
