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Showing 24 of 112 places in Montreal
Found behind storied stone walls in Old Montreal, Romies reimagines midcentury American bistro dining with a distinctly...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
Auberge Saint-Gabriel is more than just a restaurant; it’s a piece of living history in Old Montreal. Originally built i...
Barrelmans steps up—literally—above Pub Saint-Pierre, carving out a quieter, more refined drinking and dining option in...
Chez Delmo earns its century-plus reputation every service. The address in Old Montreal has been feeding the neighbourho...
Wolf and Workman from the Burgundy Lion Group is a must-visit destination in Old Montreal. Inspired by the rich history...
With this venture from the Tomahawk Group, Old Montreal now sports a modern take on the Greek taverna. Redefining classi...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
Barbecue in Montreal usually means smoked meat, not smoked brisket—but John Lattuca is trying to change that. A world ch...
Jellyfish Crudo + Charbon doesn’t shy away from drama—nor should it. Set in a striking heritage corner space with 16-foo...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Holder in Old Montreal is a beloved brasserie that’s become a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene. Open for two decad...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Situated on Saint-Paul Street in Old Montreal, Buvette Nicole looks to thoughtfully interpret the French bistro experien...
The addition of Boqueria to the Old-Port’s food scene filled a long-standing Spain-shaped gap in the neighborhood’s cuis...
Old Montreal’s Bonaparte offers a timeless experience with refined French cuisine and a warm, historic atmosphere. Estab...
Set inside a landmark Old Port building, Benedetta works across registers: café by day, restaurant and bar by night, eve...
BALBOA just does Italian food really well, with just enough irreverence to keep things interesting. The latest from the...
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
With a flagship gallery on rue Saint-Pierre in Old Montreal, Beauchamp Art Galleries brings its sprawling, family-run mo...
Showing 24 of 112 places in Montreal
Found behind storied stone walls in Old Montreal, Romies reimagines midcentury American bistro dining with a distinctly...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s dumpling scene, Qing Hua is the go-to for traditional jiaozi in Chinatown and Shaughnessy Vi...
If you’re in Montreal and craving a bowl of soul-warming noodle soup, this tiny Chinatown gem delivers every time—if you...
Auberge Saint-Gabriel is more than just a restaurant; it’s a piece of living history in Old Montreal. Originally built i...
Barrelmans steps up—literally—above Pub Saint-Pierre, carving out a quieter, more refined drinking and dining option in...
Chez Delmo earns its century-plus reputation every service. The address in Old Montreal has been feeding the neighbourho...
Wolf and Workman from the Burgundy Lion Group is a must-visit destination in Old Montreal. Inspired by the rich history...
With this venture from the Tomahawk Group, Old Montreal now sports a modern take on the Greek taverna. Redefining classi...
La Maison VIP has long been a go-to spot in Chinatown for Cantonese favourites that hit the spot every time. Known for i...
Mai Xiang Yuan has been a go-to spot for dumpling lovers since 2010, serving up handmade delights with Northern Chinese...
MAKAŌ takes the East-meets-West concept and runs with it, offering up a menu that treats borders as suggestions rather t...
Barbecue in Montreal usually means smoked meat, not smoked brisket—but John Lattuca is trying to change that. A world ch...
Jellyfish Crudo + Charbon doesn’t shy away from drama—nor should it. Set in a striking heritage corner space with 16-foo...
Hoshi specializes in donburi, katsu, and tempura bowls: Highlights include the rosu and hire katsu—panko-crusted pork lo...
Holder in Old Montreal is a beloved brasserie that’s become a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene. Open for two decad...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Chez Chili might take some effort to locate—its discreet entrance on de la Gauchetière leads you to a basement dining ro...
Situated on Saint-Paul Street in Old Montreal, Buvette Nicole looks to thoughtfully interpret the French bistro experien...
The addition of Boqueria to the Old-Port’s food scene filled a long-standing Spain-shaped gap in the neighborhood’s cuis...
Old Montreal’s Bonaparte offers a timeless experience with refined French cuisine and a warm, historic atmosphere. Estab...
Set inside a landmark Old Port building, Benedetta works across registers: café by day, restaurant and bar by night, eve...
BALBOA just does Italian food really well, with just enough irreverence to keep things interesting. The latest from the...
Hidden up a creaky stairwell on Saint-Laurent, Amigo doesn’t impress at first glance, but its Cantonese comfort food mor...
With a flagship gallery on rue Saint-Pierre in Old Montreal, Beauchamp Art Galleries brings its sprawling, family-run mo...