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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 100 places in Montreal

      Photo of Buboy
      Buboy

      Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....

      Photo of le cèr
      le cèr

      Cor Oda and Kit King met when they independently produced the same painting, an origin story that says something essenti...

      Photo of Aesop (Old Montreal)
      Aesop (Old Montreal)

      The Australian skincare house Aesop has occupied the ground floor of the Harrison-Stephens building on rue Saint-Paul Ou...

      Photo of Terrasse William Gray
      Terrasse William Gray

      This rooftop oasis on the 8th floor of the William Gray Hotel delivers a dining experience with a view that’s hard to to...

      Photo of L'Affichiste
      L'Affichiste

      L’Affichiste is where Montreal’s history meets the timeless allure of graphic art. As the city’s only vintage poster gal...

      Photo of Hôtel William Gray
      Hôtel William Gray

      Set on a quaint cobblestone street in Old Montreal, Hôtel William Gray is a fine balance of historic charm and contempor...

      Photo of Auberge du Vieux-Port
      Auberge du Vieux-Port

      Housed in beautifully restored 19th-century buildings, Auberge du Vieux-Port exudes a cosy loft atmosphere with bamboo f...

      Photo of Saint Patrick's Basilica
      Saint Patrick's Basilica

      Saint Patrick’s Basilica has been a landmark of Montreal’s Irish Catholic heritage since 1847, when it opened its doors...

      Photo of OASIS immersion
      OASIS immersion

      A sprawling 2,000 m² multimedia experience at Montreal’s Palais des congrès, OASIS immersion redefines how we explore id...

      Photo of Clandestino
      Clandestino

      Some bars wear their exclusivity like a costume. Clandestino doesn’t bother—it just disappears underground. Literally. H...

      Photo of Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection
      Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection

      Situated at the crossroads of downtown, Chinatown, and Old Montreal, Humaniti Hotel is a LEED-certified high-rise that i...

      Photo of Hôtel Monville
      Hôtel Monville

      Opened in 2018, Hôtel Monville has carved out a niche at the intersection of hospitality, design, and tech-forward effic...

      Photo of La Capital Tacos
      La Capital Tacos

      La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...

      Photo of Tiramisu
      Tiramisu

      Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...

      Photo of Felix Boutique
      Felix Boutique

      Part sneaker shop, part espresso bar, Felix Boutique is where Old Montreal’s streetwear culture meets caffeine. Founded...

      Photo of Fleurs et Cadeaux
      Fleurs et Cadeaux

      Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...

      Photo of CHOP
      CHOP

      CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...

      Photo of Nirvana Tattoo
      Nirvana Tattoo

      Down a graffitied stairwell beneath Chinatown’s red arches, Nirvana Tattoo hums with the pulse of the neighbourhood arou...

      Photo of Mama C
      Mama C

      Named after the founders’ mother, Mama C is a modern Greek restaurant in Old Montréal that moves comfortably between caf...

      Photo of Hayat
      Hayat

      Hayat is the latest project helmed by chef Joseph Awad of Griffintown’s SHAY, a new spot in the Old Port with a menu bil...

      Photo of Stellina
      Stellina

      Stellina from Montreal’s Novantuno group brings an Italian dining experience to Old Montreal that blends sophistication...

      Photo of Motto Handroll Bar
      Motto Handroll Bar

      Temaki may be the focus, but the experience at Motto is about precision in every detail. Tucked into Saint-François-Xavi...

      Photo of Capisco
      Capisco

      Capisco is chef Marcel Olivier Larrea’s love letter to his roots and a wild dive into Peruvian-Italian fusion that Montr...

      Photo of Le Mal Nécessaire
      Le Mal Nécessaire

      Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

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      Showing 24 of 100 places in Montreal

      Photo of Buboy
      Buboy

      Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....

      Photo of le cèr
      le cèr

      Cor Oda and Kit King met when they independently produced the same painting, an origin story that says something essenti...

      Photo of Aesop (Old Montreal)
      Aesop (Old Montreal)

      The Australian skincare house Aesop has occupied the ground floor of the Harrison-Stephens building on rue Saint-Paul Ou...

      Photo of Terrasse William Gray
      Terrasse William Gray

      This rooftop oasis on the 8th floor of the William Gray Hotel delivers a dining experience with a view that’s hard to to...

      Photo of L'Affichiste
      L'Affichiste

      L’Affichiste is where Montreal’s history meets the timeless allure of graphic art. As the city’s only vintage poster gal...

      Photo of Hôtel William Gray
      Hôtel William Gray

      Set on a quaint cobblestone street in Old Montreal, Hôtel William Gray is a fine balance of historic charm and contempor...

      Photo of Auberge du Vieux-Port
      Auberge du Vieux-Port

      Housed in beautifully restored 19th-century buildings, Auberge du Vieux-Port exudes a cosy loft atmosphere with bamboo f...

      Photo of Saint Patrick's Basilica
      Saint Patrick's Basilica

      Saint Patrick’s Basilica has been a landmark of Montreal’s Irish Catholic heritage since 1847, when it opened its doors...

      Photo of OASIS immersion
      OASIS immersion

      A sprawling 2,000 m² multimedia experience at Montreal’s Palais des congrès, OASIS immersion redefines how we explore id...

      Photo of Clandestino
      Clandestino

      Some bars wear their exclusivity like a costume. Clandestino doesn’t bother—it just disappears underground. Literally. H...

      Photo of Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection
      Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection

      Situated at the crossroads of downtown, Chinatown, and Old Montreal, Humaniti Hotel is a LEED-certified high-rise that i...

      Photo of Hôtel Monville
      Hôtel Monville

      Opened in 2018, Hôtel Monville has carved out a niche at the intersection of hospitality, design, and tech-forward effic...

      Photo of La Capital Tacos
      La Capital Tacos

      La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...

      Photo of Tiramisu
      Tiramisu

      Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...

      Photo of Felix Boutique
      Felix Boutique

      Part sneaker shop, part espresso bar, Felix Boutique is where Old Montreal’s streetwear culture meets caffeine. Founded...

      Photo of Fleurs et Cadeaux
      Fleurs et Cadeaux

      Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...

      Photo of CHOP
      CHOP

      CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...

      Photo of Nirvana Tattoo
      Nirvana Tattoo

      Down a graffitied stairwell beneath Chinatown’s red arches, Nirvana Tattoo hums with the pulse of the neighbourhood arou...

      Photo of Mama C
      Mama C

      Named after the founders’ mother, Mama C is a modern Greek restaurant in Old Montréal that moves comfortably between caf...

      Photo of Hayat
      Hayat

      Hayat is the latest project helmed by chef Joseph Awad of Griffintown’s SHAY, a new spot in the Old Port with a menu bil...

      Photo of Stellina
      Stellina

      Stellina from Montreal’s Novantuno group brings an Italian dining experience to Old Montreal that blends sophistication...

      Photo of Motto Handroll Bar
      Motto Handroll Bar

      Temaki may be the focus, but the experience at Motto is about precision in every detail. Tucked into Saint-François-Xavi...

      Photo of Capisco
      Capisco

      Capisco is chef Marcel Olivier Larrea’s love letter to his roots and a wild dive into Peruvian-Italian fusion that Montr...

      Photo of Le Mal Nécessaire
      Le Mal Nécessaire

      Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

      • Previous
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      • 3
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      • 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 100 places in Montreal

      Photo of Buboy
      Buboy

      Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....

      Photo of le cèr
      le cèr

      Cor Oda and Kit King met when they independently produced the same painting, an origin story that says something essenti...

      Photo of Aesop (Old Montreal)
      Aesop (Old Montreal)

      The Australian skincare house Aesop has occupied the ground floor of the Harrison-Stephens building on rue Saint-Paul Ou...

      Photo of Terrasse William Gray
      Terrasse William Gray

      This rooftop oasis on the 8th floor of the William Gray Hotel delivers a dining experience with a view that’s hard to to...

      Photo of L'Affichiste
      L'Affichiste

      L’Affichiste is where Montreal’s history meets the timeless allure of graphic art. As the city’s only vintage poster gal...

      Photo of Hôtel William Gray
      Hôtel William Gray

      Set on a quaint cobblestone street in Old Montreal, Hôtel William Gray is a fine balance of historic charm and contempor...

      Photo of Auberge du Vieux-Port
      Auberge du Vieux-Port

      Housed in beautifully restored 19th-century buildings, Auberge du Vieux-Port exudes a cosy loft atmosphere with bamboo f...

      Photo of Saint Patrick's Basilica
      Saint Patrick's Basilica

      Saint Patrick’s Basilica has been a landmark of Montreal’s Irish Catholic heritage since 1847, when it opened its doors...

      Photo of OASIS immersion
      OASIS immersion

      A sprawling 2,000 m² multimedia experience at Montreal’s Palais des congrès, OASIS immersion redefines how we explore id...

      Photo of Clandestino
      Clandestino

      Some bars wear their exclusivity like a costume. Clandestino doesn’t bother—it just disappears underground. Literally. H...

      Photo of Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection
      Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection

      Situated at the crossroads of downtown, Chinatown, and Old Montreal, Humaniti Hotel is a LEED-certified high-rise that i...

      Photo of Hôtel Monville
      Hôtel Monville

      Opened in 2018, Hôtel Monville has carved out a niche at the intersection of hospitality, design, and tech-forward effic...

      Photo of La Capital Tacos
      La Capital Tacos

      La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...

      Photo of Tiramisu
      Tiramisu

      Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...

      Photo of Felix Boutique
      Felix Boutique

      Part sneaker shop, part espresso bar, Felix Boutique is where Old Montreal’s streetwear culture meets caffeine. Founded...

      Photo of Fleurs et Cadeaux
      Fleurs et Cadeaux

      Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...

      Photo of CHOP
      CHOP

      CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...

      Photo of Nirvana Tattoo
      Nirvana Tattoo

      Down a graffitied stairwell beneath Chinatown’s red arches, Nirvana Tattoo hums with the pulse of the neighbourhood arou...

      Photo of Mama C
      Mama C

      Named after the founders’ mother, Mama C is a modern Greek restaurant in Old Montréal that moves comfortably between caf...

      Photo of Hayat
      Hayat

      Hayat is the latest project helmed by chef Joseph Awad of Griffintown’s SHAY, a new spot in the Old Port with a menu bil...

      Photo of Stellina
      Stellina

      Stellina from Montreal’s Novantuno group brings an Italian dining experience to Old Montreal that blends sophistication...

      Photo of Motto Handroll Bar
      Motto Handroll Bar

      Temaki may be the focus, but the experience at Motto is about precision in every detail. Tucked into Saint-François-Xavi...

      Photo of Capisco
      Capisco

      Capisco is chef Marcel Olivier Larrea’s love letter to his roots and a wild dive into Peruvian-Italian fusion that Montr...

      Photo of Le Mal Nécessaire
      Le Mal Nécessaire

      Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 5
      • Next

      Showing 24 of 100 places in Montreal

      Photo of Buboy
      Buboy

      Buboy, relocated into Chinatown from the Monkland Village, feels less like a restaurant and more like a family kitchen....

      Photo of le cèr
      le cèr

      Cor Oda and Kit King met when they independently produced the same painting, an origin story that says something essenti...

      Photo of Aesop (Old Montreal)
      Aesop (Old Montreal)

      The Australian skincare house Aesop has occupied the ground floor of the Harrison-Stephens building on rue Saint-Paul Ou...

      Photo of Terrasse William Gray
      Terrasse William Gray

      This rooftop oasis on the 8th floor of the William Gray Hotel delivers a dining experience with a view that’s hard to to...

      Photo of L'Affichiste
      L'Affichiste

      L’Affichiste is where Montreal’s history meets the timeless allure of graphic art. As the city’s only vintage poster gal...

      Photo of Hôtel William Gray
      Hôtel William Gray

      Set on a quaint cobblestone street in Old Montreal, Hôtel William Gray is a fine balance of historic charm and contempor...

      Photo of Auberge du Vieux-Port
      Auberge du Vieux-Port

      Housed in beautifully restored 19th-century buildings, Auberge du Vieux-Port exudes a cosy loft atmosphere with bamboo f...

      Photo of Saint Patrick's Basilica
      Saint Patrick's Basilica

      Saint Patrick’s Basilica has been a landmark of Montreal’s Irish Catholic heritage since 1847, when it opened its doors...

      Photo of OASIS immersion
      OASIS immersion

      A sprawling 2,000 m² multimedia experience at Montreal’s Palais des congrès, OASIS immersion redefines how we explore id...

      Photo of Clandestino
      Clandestino

      Some bars wear their exclusivity like a costume. Clandestino doesn’t bother—it just disappears underground. Literally. H...

      Photo of Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection
      Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection

      Situated at the crossroads of downtown, Chinatown, and Old Montreal, Humaniti Hotel is a LEED-certified high-rise that i...

      Photo of Hôtel Monville
      Hôtel Monville

      Opened in 2018, Hôtel Monville has carved out a niche at the intersection of hospitality, design, and tech-forward effic...

      Photo of La Capital Tacos
      La Capital Tacos

      La Capital opened in 2015 with a clear ambition: to bring the flavours of Mexico City—and beyond—to the heart of Montrea...

      Photo of Tiramisu
      Tiramisu

      Tiramisu in Chinatown’s known for its fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting by Ménard Dworkind...

      Photo of Felix Boutique
      Felix Boutique

      Part sneaker shop, part espresso bar, Felix Boutique is where Old Montreal’s streetwear culture meets caffeine. Founded...

      Photo of Fleurs et Cadeaux
      Fleurs et Cadeaux

      Fleurs & Cadeaux, a new Japanese-inspired snack bar in Chinatown, quickly captivated guests with its unique charm before...

      Photo of CHOP
      CHOP

      CHOP is more of a precision grooming studio than a barbershop. Off Saint-Laurent inside Nirvana's tattoo shop, the minim...

      Photo of Nirvana Tattoo
      Nirvana Tattoo

      Down a graffitied stairwell beneath Chinatown’s red arches, Nirvana Tattoo hums with the pulse of the neighbourhood arou...

      Photo of Mama C
      Mama C

      Named after the founders’ mother, Mama C is a modern Greek restaurant in Old Montréal that moves comfortably between caf...

      Photo of Hayat
      Hayat

      Hayat is the latest project helmed by chef Joseph Awad of Griffintown’s SHAY, a new spot in the Old Port with a menu bil...

      Photo of Stellina
      Stellina

      Stellina from Montreal’s Novantuno group brings an Italian dining experience to Old Montreal that blends sophistication...

      Photo of Motto Handroll Bar
      Motto Handroll Bar

      Temaki may be the focus, but the experience at Motto is about precision in every detail. Tucked into Saint-François-Xavi...

      Photo of Capisco
      Capisco

      Capisco is chef Marcel Olivier Larrea’s love letter to his roots and a wild dive into Peruvian-Italian fusion that Montr...

      Photo of Le Mal Nécessaire
      Le Mal Nécessaire

      Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 5
      • Next