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Showing 24 of 86 places in Montreal
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
Pinophyta brings the rich, nuanced flavours of Cantonese and Sichuan cooking right to downtown Montreal. This family-run...
Mister Steer has been flipping its iconic Steerburger since 1958, earning its spot as a Montreal institution. Found in a...
Le Mount Stephen embodies the Golden Square Mile’s history, housed within the opulent 19th-century mansion of Lord Georg...
Kan Bei is a cornerstone of authentic Sichuan cuisine in Chinatown, offering a menu filled with bold, complex flavours t...
Joe's Panini is a 24-hour sandwich spot known for its grilled sandwiches. The menu isn't groundbreaking, but each sandwi...
Tucked away in the underworld of the Scotia Tower’s food court, Japote is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gem that punches fa...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
Chez Alexandre et Fils is one of the rare downtown institutions that has managed to evolve without losing the character...
Café Vasco de Gama is a relaxed downtown Montreal café that’s great for a quick bite or coffee break. Located in the bus...
Brigade Pizzeria Napolitaine brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to downtown Montreal with a blend of casual atmosphere a...
Bombay Choupati has been a cornerstone of Pierrefonds’ culinary scene for over 25 years, offering an authentic taste of...
A revival of an iconic Montreal gentleman’s club, Beaver Hall blends the charm of a traditional French brasserie with th...
Alan Klinkhoff Gallery is less a gallery than a legacy. With roots tracing back to 1949, it stands as one of Canada’s mo...
Hôtel Le Germain’s in-house lounge Le Flâneur is a tribute to the art of slowing down. Designed by Atelier Zébulon Perro...
Club Sportif MAA has been a staple in Montreal’s fitness scene since 1881, and it’s got the history to back it up. From...
Since 1998, Bleu Comme le Ciel has quietly become a beloved gem in downtown Montreal—pun most absolutely intended—thanks...
Cosner Gallery and its newly opened 1130 Sherbrooke Ouest location extend the gallery’s longstanding focus on Canadian a...
Few restaurants in Montreal have managed longevity without softening their edges, but Ferreira Café has done exactly tha...
Spa St. James at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal is a 5,500-square-foot sanctuary that combines timeless elegance with modern...
Moment Spa at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth blends urban sophistication with tranquillity, offering a retreat without ste...
The Guerlain Spa at the Four Seasons Montreal offers a blend of cutting-edge treatments and timeless elegance. With eigh...
Showing 24 of 86 places in Montreal
Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheri...
Pinophyta brings the rich, nuanced flavours of Cantonese and Sichuan cooking right to downtown Montreal. This family-run...
Mister Steer has been flipping its iconic Steerburger since 1958, earning its spot as a Montreal institution. Found in a...
Le Mount Stephen embodies the Golden Square Mile’s history, housed within the opulent 19th-century mansion of Lord Georg...
Kan Bei is a cornerstone of authentic Sichuan cuisine in Chinatown, offering a menu filled with bold, complex flavours t...
Joe's Panini is a 24-hour sandwich spot known for its grilled sandwiches. The menu isn't groundbreaking, but each sandwi...
Tucked away in the underworld of the Scotia Tower’s food court, Japote is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gem that punches fa...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
Dunn's Famous Deli and Steakhouse is a celebrated chain of Jewish delis that started in Montreal. Established by Myer Du...
Chez Alexandre et Fils is one of the rare downtown institutions that has managed to evolve without losing the character...
Café Vasco de Gama is a relaxed downtown Montreal café that’s great for a quick bite or coffee break. Located in the bus...
Brigade Pizzeria Napolitaine brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to downtown Montreal with a blend of casual atmosphere a...
Bombay Choupati has been a cornerstone of Pierrefonds’ culinary scene for over 25 years, offering an authentic taste of...
A revival of an iconic Montreal gentleman’s club, Beaver Hall blends the charm of a traditional French brasserie with th...
Alan Klinkhoff Gallery is less a gallery than a legacy. With roots tracing back to 1949, it stands as one of Canada’s mo...
Hôtel Le Germain’s in-house lounge Le Flâneur is a tribute to the art of slowing down. Designed by Atelier Zébulon Perro...
Club Sportif MAA has been a staple in Montreal’s fitness scene since 1881, and it’s got the history to back it up. From...
Since 1998, Bleu Comme le Ciel has quietly become a beloved gem in downtown Montreal—pun most absolutely intended—thanks...
Cosner Gallery and its newly opened 1130 Sherbrooke Ouest location extend the gallery’s longstanding focus on Canadian a...
Few restaurants in Montreal have managed longevity without softening their edges, but Ferreira Café has done exactly tha...
Spa St. James at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal is a 5,500-square-foot sanctuary that combines timeless elegance with modern...
Moment Spa at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth blends urban sophistication with tranquillity, offering a retreat without ste...
The Guerlain Spa at the Four Seasons Montreal offers a blend of cutting-edge treatments and timeless elegance. With eigh...
