The best restaurants in Montreal right now

The best restaurants in Montreal don’t just serve food—they tell stories. Some push the boundaries of fine dining, others perfect a single plate until it says everything. There’s tradition, innovation, global influence, and a new class of chefs redefining what excellence looks like—the same level of dedication to quality can be found in the best bars in Montreal, too.

What unites them? Seasonal ingredients treated with care, technique balanced by soul, and hospitality that lingers long after the last bite. This list covers the powerhouses that book out weeks in advance and the quieter masters that let the food do the talking.

Here’s where to eat when only the best will do, and if you want to know who could be next to be named on this list? You need to see the best new restaurants in Montreal.