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 52 places in Montreal
Opened in 1865 as the academic hall of the Jesuit-founded Collège Sainte-Marie, Le Gesù occupies the basement of one of...
The Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s primary cultural district, concentrating an unusually dense network of venues,...
Inaugurated on April 3, 1976, through a joint initiative of the Desjardins Group and the Quebec government, Complexe Des...
Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) is a multidisciplinary arts space that thrives on dialogue, diversity, and experimen...
Toqué! is the kind of restaurant that defines a city’s culinary identity. For over 30 years, chef-owner Normand Laprise...
Saint James United Church has lived many lives—abolitionist meeting house, home to the first YMCA in North America, conc...
A modern take on the Italian-style theatre, Théâtre Maisonneuve has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s performing arts sce...
Since its founding in 1964, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, or “the MAC”, has carved a space as Canada’s leadi...
Terrasse Bivouac is where Montréal’s festival energy meets a rooftop escape. Spanning over 3,500 square feet, this eleva...
Iru Izakaya brings Tokyo’s after-dark energy to Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles. The third outpost of the brand (afte...
Chifa brings Montreal a taste of Peru’s iconic Chinese-Peruvian chifa cuisine, crafted by chef Marcel Larrea and co-owne...
Tiradito is a Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei bar that’s made waves with its lively vibe and unforgettable menu. The brainchild...
Inaugurated in 2011, the Maison symphonique welcomes you to experience the ultimate classical music concert . Designed a...
Place des Arts is a backbone performing arts centre of Montreal’s cultural scene. Spanning six theatres, including the g...
Housed inside the historic St. James United Church and steps from the Place des Festivals, Le Balcon blends the glamour...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s contemporary art scene, the Belgo Building is a six-storey hub of creativity in the Quartier...
The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde has been one of Montreal’s defining stages since 1951, a major French-language theatre devo...
Cinéma du Parc is where Montreal’s art film enthusiasts have gone for bold and eclectic programming that showcases the b...
Established in 2009 on Sainte-Catherine Street, Anger Ink built its reputation on accessibility and range. Walk-ins are...
Opened as part of Marriott’s European-influenced AC Hotels brand, Hôtel AC Montréal Centre-ville brings a polished, mini...
Noodle Factory, nestled in Montreal’s Chinatown since 2008, is a small but mighty haven for handmade noodles and dumplin...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Mae Sri Comptoir Thai brings the authentic flavours of Thailand to the heart of the McGill Ghetto, offering students and...
Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation...
Showing 24 of 52 places in Montreal
Opened in 1865 as the academic hall of the Jesuit-founded Collège Sainte-Marie, Le Gesù occupies the basement of one of...
The Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s primary cultural district, concentrating an unusually dense network of venues,...
Inaugurated on April 3, 1976, through a joint initiative of the Desjardins Group and the Quebec government, Complexe Des...
Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) is a multidisciplinary arts space that thrives on dialogue, diversity, and experimen...
Toqué! is the kind of restaurant that defines a city’s culinary identity. For over 30 years, chef-owner Normand Laprise...
Saint James United Church has lived many lives—abolitionist meeting house, home to the first YMCA in North America, conc...
A modern take on the Italian-style theatre, Théâtre Maisonneuve has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s performing arts sce...
Since its founding in 1964, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, or “the MAC”, has carved a space as Canada’s leadi...
Terrasse Bivouac is where Montréal’s festival energy meets a rooftop escape. Spanning over 3,500 square feet, this eleva...
Iru Izakaya brings Tokyo’s after-dark energy to Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles. The third outpost of the brand (afte...
Chifa brings Montreal a taste of Peru’s iconic Chinese-Peruvian chifa cuisine, crafted by chef Marcel Larrea and co-owne...
Tiradito is a Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei bar that’s made waves with its lively vibe and unforgettable menu. The brainchild...
Inaugurated in 2011, the Maison symphonique welcomes you to experience the ultimate classical music concert . Designed a...
Place des Arts is a backbone performing arts centre of Montreal’s cultural scene. Spanning six theatres, including the g...
Housed inside the historic St. James United Church and steps from the Place des Festivals, Le Balcon blends the glamour...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s contemporary art scene, the Belgo Building is a six-storey hub of creativity in the Quartier...
The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde has been one of Montreal’s defining stages since 1951, a major French-language theatre devo...
Cinéma du Parc is where Montreal’s art film enthusiasts have gone for bold and eclectic programming that showcases the b...
Established in 2009 on Sainte-Catherine Street, Anger Ink built its reputation on accessibility and range. Walk-ins are...
Opened as part of Marriott’s European-influenced AC Hotels brand, Hôtel AC Montréal Centre-ville brings a polished, mini...
Noodle Factory, nestled in Montreal’s Chinatown since 2008, is a small but mighty haven for handmade noodles and dumplin...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Mae Sri Comptoir Thai brings the authentic flavours of Thailand to the heart of the McGill Ghetto, offering students and...
Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation...
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 52 places in Montreal
Opened in 1865 as the academic hall of the Jesuit-founded Collège Sainte-Marie, Le Gesù occupies the basement of one of...
The Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s primary cultural district, concentrating an unusually dense network of venues,...
Inaugurated on April 3, 1976, through a joint initiative of the Desjardins Group and the Quebec government, Complexe Des...
Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) is a multidisciplinary arts space that thrives on dialogue, diversity, and experimen...
Toqué! is the kind of restaurant that defines a city’s culinary identity. For over 30 years, chef-owner Normand Laprise...
Saint James United Church has lived many lives—abolitionist meeting house, home to the first YMCA in North America, conc...
A modern take on the Italian-style theatre, Théâtre Maisonneuve has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s performing arts sce...
Since its founding in 1964, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, or “the MAC”, has carved a space as Canada’s leadi...
Terrasse Bivouac is where Montréal’s festival energy meets a rooftop escape. Spanning over 3,500 square feet, this eleva...
Iru Izakaya brings Tokyo’s after-dark energy to Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles. The third outpost of the brand (afte...
Chifa brings Montreal a taste of Peru’s iconic Chinese-Peruvian chifa cuisine, crafted by chef Marcel Larrea and co-owne...
Tiradito is a Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei bar that’s made waves with its lively vibe and unforgettable menu. The brainchild...
Inaugurated in 2011, the Maison symphonique welcomes you to experience the ultimate classical music concert . Designed a...
Place des Arts is a backbone performing arts centre of Montreal’s cultural scene. Spanning six theatres, including the g...
Housed inside the historic St. James United Church and steps from the Place des Festivals, Le Balcon blends the glamour...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s contemporary art scene, the Belgo Building is a six-storey hub of creativity in the Quartier...
The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde has been one of Montreal’s defining stages since 1951, a major French-language theatre devo...
Cinéma du Parc is where Montreal’s art film enthusiasts have gone for bold and eclectic programming that showcases the b...
Established in 2009 on Sainte-Catherine Street, Anger Ink built its reputation on accessibility and range. Walk-ins are...
Opened as part of Marriott’s European-influenced AC Hotels brand, Hôtel AC Montréal Centre-ville brings a polished, mini...
Noodle Factory, nestled in Montreal’s Chinatown since 2008, is a small but mighty haven for handmade noodles and dumplin...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Mae Sri Comptoir Thai brings the authentic flavours of Thailand to the heart of the McGill Ghetto, offering students and...
Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation...
Showing 24 of 52 places in Montreal
Opened in 1865 as the academic hall of the Jesuit-founded Collège Sainte-Marie, Le Gesù occupies the basement of one of...
The Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s primary cultural district, concentrating an unusually dense network of venues,...
Inaugurated on April 3, 1976, through a joint initiative of the Desjardins Group and the Quebec government, Complexe Des...
Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) is a multidisciplinary arts space that thrives on dialogue, diversity, and experimen...
Toqué! is the kind of restaurant that defines a city’s culinary identity. For over 30 years, chef-owner Normand Laprise...
Saint James United Church has lived many lives—abolitionist meeting house, home to the first YMCA in North America, conc...
A modern take on the Italian-style theatre, Théâtre Maisonneuve has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s performing arts sce...
Since its founding in 1964, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, or “the MAC”, has carved a space as Canada’s leadi...
Terrasse Bivouac is where Montréal’s festival energy meets a rooftop escape. Spanning over 3,500 square feet, this eleva...
Iru Izakaya brings Tokyo’s after-dark energy to Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles. The third outpost of the brand (afte...
Chifa brings Montreal a taste of Peru’s iconic Chinese-Peruvian chifa cuisine, crafted by chef Marcel Larrea and co-owne...
Tiradito is a Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei bar that’s made waves with its lively vibe and unforgettable menu. The brainchild...
Inaugurated in 2011, the Maison symphonique welcomes you to experience the ultimate classical music concert . Designed a...
Place des Arts is a backbone performing arts centre of Montreal’s cultural scene. Spanning six theatres, including the g...
Housed inside the historic St. James United Church and steps from the Place des Festivals, Le Balcon blends the glamour...
A cornerstone of Montreal’s contemporary art scene, the Belgo Building is a six-storey hub of creativity in the Quartier...
The Théâtre du Nouveau Monde has been one of Montreal’s defining stages since 1951, a major French-language theatre devo...
Cinéma du Parc is where Montreal’s art film enthusiasts have gone for bold and eclectic programming that showcases the b...
Established in 2009 on Sainte-Catherine Street, Anger Ink built its reputation on accessibility and range. Walk-ins are...
Opened as part of Marriott’s European-influenced AC Hotels brand, Hôtel AC Montréal Centre-ville brings a polished, mini...
Noodle Factory, nestled in Montreal’s Chinatown since 2008, is a small but mighty haven for handmade noodles and dumplin...
Il Focolaio has been a staple of downtown Montreal’s pizza scene since 1984, known for its wood-fired pizzas that meld I...
Mae Sri Comptoir Thai brings the authentic flavours of Thailand to the heart of the McGill Ghetto, offering students and...
Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation...
