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Showing 24 of 874 places in Montreal
For those who know, this is a place to linger: Tucked into a quiet stretch of Laurier Avenue West, Il Pagliaccio is a qu...
Il Bazzali is, in a word, a performance. Helmed by Chef Davide Bazzali, who doubles as a tenor, this spot merges bold It...
This 2015 addition to Montreal’s Plateau, founded by Kevin Fung, embodies “Ichigo Ichie”—a Japanese phrase meaning “this...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
I Primi keeps things simple: three types of fresh pasta, a rotating cast of housemade sauces, and a few extras—burrata,...
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...
Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge French elegance with the unique charm of a stunning space in the historic Birks build...
Opened by Yun Hai Li, who dreamed of bringing the food of his hometown to Montreal, and now run by JingHang Wang, this l...
Hang Time Pizza is chef Jordan Biberkraut’s tribute to ‘90s culture, bringing a double hit of nostalgia and killer pizza...
Hoàng Oanh Bánh Mì, near Jean Talon Market, serves up one of Montreal’s best-kept secrets for a bánh mì fix. This no-fri...
Montreal’s yakiniku scene was never exactly bustling, but when the Japanese chain Gyu-Kaku set up shop on Crescent Stree...
Grinder has been a Griffintown mainstay since 2012, where premium cuts of meat meet an atmosphere that leans industrial-...
This cozy Persian-Greek spot in the West Island is a mix of Persian classics and Greek staples (surprise, we know), but...
Since 1947, Restaurant Greenspot has been a beloved institution in St-Henri, offering comforting Quebec diner food in a...
In Verdun, GIWA delivers Korean cuisine with fine-dining finesse and a willingness to colour outside the lines. Chef Ale...
The Mile End got a spot for negronis and lasagna in the form of Gino's, and it's a pretty swish project from longtime Mo...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Since 1963, Gerry’s Delicatessen has been dishing out no-nonsense, well-executed comfort food in Hochelaga, with a parti...
Since it opened, Little Italy’s Gema Pizzeria has been a testament to the skill and passion of its founders Stefano Fait...
Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes has made its way to downtown Montreal with light and airy soufflé pancakes. Originating in Japan and...
Tucked in Shaughnessy Village, Fu Chun is a must-visit for xiao long bao enthusiasts. Specializing in soup dumplings tha...
Frite Alors! began as a modest fry shop on Avenue du Parc in 1991, founded by Belgian expat Jean Jurdant. With his mothe...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
Showing 24 of 874 places in Montreal
For those who know, this is a place to linger: Tucked into a quiet stretch of Laurier Avenue West, Il Pagliaccio is a qu...
Il Bazzali is, in a word, a performance. Helmed by Chef Davide Bazzali, who doubles as a tenor, this spot merges bold It...
This 2015 addition to Montreal’s Plateau, founded by Kevin Fung, embodies “Ichigo Ichie”—a Japanese phrase meaning “this...
With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...
I Primi keeps things simple: three types of fresh pasta, a rotating cast of housemade sauces, and a few extras—burrata,...
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...
Henri Brasserie Française + Lounge French elegance with the unique charm of a stunning space in the historic Birks build...
Opened by Yun Hai Li, who dreamed of bringing the food of his hometown to Montreal, and now run by JingHang Wang, this l...
Hang Time Pizza is chef Jordan Biberkraut’s tribute to ‘90s culture, bringing a double hit of nostalgia and killer pizza...
Hoàng Oanh Bánh Mì, near Jean Talon Market, serves up one of Montreal’s best-kept secrets for a bánh mì fix. This no-fri...
Montreal’s yakiniku scene was never exactly bustling, but when the Japanese chain Gyu-Kaku set up shop on Crescent Stree...
Grinder has been a Griffintown mainstay since 2012, where premium cuts of meat meet an atmosphere that leans industrial-...
This cozy Persian-Greek spot in the West Island is a mix of Persian classics and Greek staples (surprise, we know), but...
Since 1947, Restaurant Greenspot has been a beloved institution in St-Henri, offering comforting Quebec diner food in a...
In Verdun, GIWA delivers Korean cuisine with fine-dining finesse and a willingness to colour outside the lines. Chef Ale...
The Mile End got a spot for negronis and lasagna in the form of Gino's, and it's a pretty swish project from longtime Mo...
Gibbys is a Montreal dining icon, steeped in history and housed in a stunning 200-year-old stone building in Old Montrea...
Since 1963, Gerry’s Delicatessen has been dishing out no-nonsense, well-executed comfort food in Hochelaga, with a parti...
Since it opened, Little Italy’s Gema Pizzeria has been a testament to the skill and passion of its founders Stefano Fait...
Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes has made its way to downtown Montreal with light and airy soufflé pancakes. Originating in Japan and...
Tucked in Shaughnessy Village, Fu Chun is a must-visit for xiao long bao enthusiasts. Specializing in soup dumplings tha...
Frite Alors! began as a modest fry shop on Avenue du Parc in 1991, founded by Belgian expat Jean Jurdant. With his mothe...
Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...
