Les Canailles doesn’t try to steal the spotlight—it just quietly earns it, night after night. Across from Place Simon-Valois in Hochelaga, this BYOB bistro has built a loyal following over the past decade with a simple formula: honest, generous cooking, friendly service, and zero pretension. Owner Marc-André Paradis (also behind Monsieur B and Gaston) keeps things tight with chef John Hammond in the kitchen and a menu that swings between French staples and Mediterranean influences. Think grilled octopus, tartare, duck breast, and an Angus AAA steak that lands with enough heft to share—if you’re feeling generous. The open kitchen adds to the easygoing energy, and if you’re lucky, Ariane will be running your section with quiet precision. It’s the kind of place where the regulars know the specials by heart and bring a bottle that’s as unfussy and welcoming as the room itself. Solid, satisfying, and full of heart.