MONTREAL CITY GUIDES
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Guide · 10 places
Where to Find the Best Gelato in Montreal
Chef-run counters, Little Italy institutions, and old-school crèmeries worth the lineup.
Guide · 14 places
The 14 Best Karaoke Spots in Montreal
Kitschy dive bars, Korean-style private rooms, and one fondue restaurant: this is where to go when you need to belt out a song into a mic.
Guide · 18 places
Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup
15 bars, pubs, and cafés where the beautiful game gets the audience it deserves.
Guide · 15 places
The 15 Best Things to Do in Verdun
Restaurants, bars, record shops, street festivals, a spa day, and a surf 'n' beach break: Verdun rewards the curious.
Guide · 21 places
The 21 Best Korean Restaurants in Montreal
Heritage recipes, late-night BBQ, and a new generation of Korean cooking, all in one city.
Guide · 13 places
Where to Take Dad This Father's Day
From 70-cent burgers to a 25-course omakase, Montreal's got dad covered this June 21.
Guide · 8 places
The 8 Best Escape Rooms in Montreal
Montreal's escape room scene draws serious enthusiasts for good reason with cinematic productions, classic puzzles, and action games.
Guide · 15 places
The 15 Best Breakfast Spots in Montreal
Montreal's breakfast scene is more than bagels and brunch queues; here's what's open early and worth every minute.
Guide · 11 places
The 11 Best Bowling Alleys in Montreal
Montreal's bowling alleys range from '60s time capsules to new blood addresses that bring a swish atmosphere to the pastime.
Guide · 21 places
The 21 Best African Restaurants in Montreal, From Couscous to Fufu
Ethiopian injera, Senegalese thiebou dieune, Mauritanian prix fixe, Congolese fufu, Algerian couscous, and more—the variety of Montreal's African restaurants runs deep.
Guide · 6 places
The 6 Best Bars in Verdun
A neighbourhood that waited 138 years for a small but mighty bar scene (and made it worth the wait).
Guide · 17 places
17 of the Best Things to Do in Little Italy
Pasta, espresso, vinyl, bocce—not necessarily in that order. Little Italy is best explored without anywhere else to be.
Guide · 14 places
The Main's Guide to the Best of Little Italy: 14 Essential Addresses
The neighbourhood has been shaping Montreal culture since 1933, and it’s only gotten better since. These spots show you why.
Guide · 11 places
Where to Celebrate the First Days of Spring in Montreal
Spring in Montreal means one thing: get outside. These are the spots worth pulling up a chair.
Guide · 38 places
These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal
Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.
Guide · 15 places
The Best Spanish Restaurants in Montreal
Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.
Guide · 42 places
Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal
The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.
Guide · 10 places
The 10 Best Bars and Cafés in Lachine
Cozy corners with fresh-baked bread, local brews, and a river view you can’t beat.
Guide · 19 places
The Best Dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to Young Guns
From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.
Guide · 7 places
Around Town With Brandon Svarc
The Naked & Famous founder on where to eat, shop, and spend a perfect Montreal day.
