MONTREAL CITY GUIDES
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From Cambodian street food to Argentinian fine dining, Verdun's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.
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Downing cocktails to the beat of live jazz, a swish take on the classic pub, an 'old Vegas' dive, and more.
Ethiopian injera, Senegalese thiebou dieune, Mauritanian prix fixe, Congolese fufu, Algerian couscous, and more—the variety of Montreal's African restaurants runs deep.
From neighbourhood standbys to Michelin-recommended tables.
A neighbourhood that waited 138 years for a small but mighty bar scene (and made it worth the wait).
Pasta, espresso, vinyl, bocce—not necessarily in that order. Little Italy is best explored without anywhere else to be.
The neighbourhood has been shaping Montreal culture since 1933, and it’s only gotten better since. These spots show you why.
Spring in Montreal means one thing: get outside. These are the spots worth pulling up a chair.
Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.
Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.
From a hotel run by the next generation of hospitality to a room above a live music bar, the Plateau's lodging options are as eclectic as the neighbourhood.
Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.
The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.
One square kilometre, twenty-one reasons to eat well: Corner delis, Michelin-level tasting menus, Syrian spreads, and more.
Cozy corners with fresh-baked bread, local brews, and a river view you can’t beat.
From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.
