Montreal City Guides
Our curated guides to the best of Montreal — by cuisine, by neighbourhood, and by occasion.
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Guide · 19 places
Behind Closed Doors: Montreal's Best Private Dining Rooms
Client dinners, proposals, and celebrations too personal for the main room.
Guide · 18 places
The 18 Best Indian Restaurants in Montreal
Tandoors, thalis, and one specialty ice cream store: these are Montreal’s standout spots for Indian cuisine.
Guide · 11 places
The 11 Best Cinemas and Film Experiences in Montreal
Arthouse gems, repertory houses, and open-air screenings shaping Montreal’s cinema scene.
Guide · 24 places
The 24 Best Restaurants on the Plateau Right Now
From a century-old kingmaker of a deli to Japanese lunch counters and premium French dining, here's where to eat on the Plateau.
Guide · 15 places
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Montreal You Can Rely On
More than fries and ketchup for dinner: Where to take the whole crew, even if they include the pickiest eaters or adventurous snackers.
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Guide · 6 places
The Best New Bars in Montreal [August 2026]
A members-only Old Montreal bar you can apply to, an audiophilic cocktail bar from the minds behind El Pequeño and Coldroom, a Lebanese wine bar, and more.
Guide · 16 places
The 16 Best Thai Restaurants in Montreal
A guide to the city’s most outstanding Thai restaurants showcasing regional traditions, family recipes, and contemporary interpretations.
Guide · 20 places
The 20 Best Barbershops in Montreal
Simple trims, modern cuts, and near spa-like experiences for every style and budget.
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Guide · 15 places
The 15 Best New Cafés in Montreal [August 2026]
Gelato in a bank vault, an Italian grocery counter in Villeray, cafecito on the Plateau, coffee for dancers, and one very political espresso bar.
Guide · 19 places
Every Place Anthony Bourdain Ate and Drank in Montreal, Mapped
Here's where the chef ate his way through the city across No Reservations, The Layover, and Parts Unknown.
Guide · 11 places
The 11 Best Bars in Montreal’s Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
The neighbourhood’s classic dive bars meet its new wave of buvettes and microbreweries.
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Guide · 23 places
The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [August 2026]
A solid tavern burger, buffalo chicken pizza slices, Leabanese wine, and a solid bacon egg and cheese NYC would be proud of.
Guide · 13 places
Where to Eat Near the Bell Centre: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Whether you're catching a Habs game or a sold-out show, these are the best places to eat and drink near the Bell Centre.
Guide · 28 places
The 28 Best Live Music Venues in Montreal Right Now
A guide to Montreal's concert halls, music bars, and basements worth lining up for.
Guide · 20 places
The 20 Best Café Terrasses in Montreal
Al fresco coffee culture with hidden gardens, painted parklets, and sun-warmed picnic tables.
Guide · 16 places
The 16 Best Cafés in Saint-Henri & Little Burgundy
Vinyl libraries, ube lattes, and surfboard studios: this Sud-Ouest café scene refuses to stay in its lane.
Guide · 23 places
The 23 Best BYOB Restaurants in Montreal
From neighbourhood standbys to Michelin-recommended tables.
Guide · 15 places
The 15 Best Things to Do in Saint-Henri
Where to eat, drink, and wander in a neighbourhood where decades-old casse-croûtes share the block with natural wine bars.
Guide · 21 places
The 21 Best Seafood Restaurants in Montreal
From raw bars to family-run fish markets: our guide to the 21 best seafood spots in Montreal.
