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From award-winning restaurants to the trendiest new hotspots, your table is waiting at over 22 top spots across the city.
Hoogan & Beaufort
French / Canadian•Montreal EastLocal and seasonal ingredients form the backbone of modern woodfired dishes at this Rosemont hotspot. An open kitchen gives diners a front-row seat to chef Marc-André Jette’s culinary artistry, as he crafts rotating menus that pay tribute to Quebec's farmers and producers. The stylishly rustic space and extensive wine list of more than 700 bottles are the icing on the cake.
View full availabilityLe 9e - Restaurant Ile de France
French•DowntownThe stunning Art Deco architecture is reason enough to visit this landmark restaurant in Centre Eaton de Montréal, which first opened in 1931. Evenings flow from the elegant cocktail bar to the fine dining restaurant, where diners can indulge in classic fare such as prime beef tenderloin or gnocchi Parisienne while admiring the space’s well-preserved historic features.
View full availabilityGarde Manger
Canadian•Old MontrealIt’s always a scene at this small but lively restaurant in Old Montreal from Iron Chef America winner Chuck Hughes. A massive, ornate chandelier frames an all-out meal where you can order a seafood tower, lobster agnolotti, and hangar steak in onion sauce, all served in a cozy, old stone building. Or let the chef decide and pick from four to seven courses for a memorable night out.
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French•Griffintown/St-HenriSince 2005, Joe Beef has garnered acclaim from diners and restaurant industry insiders alike for its chef-driven meat and seafood menu, solidifying its place among the city’s most famous restaurants. The ever-changing chalkboard menu features fresh, hearty dishes like lobster spaghetti and filet mignon with bone marrow, all served in a lively, candlelit tavern setting.
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Regional Canadian (Quebec)•Old MontrealSince its 1993 debut, Restaurant Toqué! has set the standard for Quebec fine dining, earning accolades from World’s 50 Best and Canada’s 100 Best. Local ingredients shape chef Normand Laprise’s menu of exactingly executed dishes like confit trout with sea buckthorn berry gel or pork filet with eggplant caviar. Seasonal cocktails and a deep wine list seal the deal.
View full availabilityTinc Set
Spanish•OutremontThe chef-and-somm power couple behind Alma run this tapas bar next door, which is also on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Tinc Set leans more casual with a counter and some tables inside and a patio out front, where you can pull up a stool to a wine barrel for Barcelona-style roast chicken, pan con tomate with anchovies, and Catalan wines.
View full availabilityBar St-Denis
Canadian•Rosemont/ Petite PatrieDrinkers and diners alike slide into the stylish cocktail scene at Bar St-Denis, a stunning bar that also serves serious food. Chefs David Gauthier and Emily Homsy, coming from the acclaimed Au Pied de Cochon, serve Quebecois seafood and boudin alongside Egyptian falafel and labneh—resulting in one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2024.
View full availabilityKitano Shokudo
Japanese•Plateau Mont-RoyalAt Chef Hiroshi Kitano’s Plateau restaurant, precise technique meets inventive twists on classic Japanese dishes. Made with top-tier local and Japanese ingredients, the fresh fish donburi and chirashi bowls stand out as some of the city's finest, while dishes like the uni carbonara, which weave in French and Italian influences, leave a lasting impression.
View full availabilitySalle Climatisée
Bistro•Little ItalyAlums of the now-shuttered popular gastropub Maison Publique opened this exciting, new-wave French bistro in Little Italy in 2020. Since then, Salle Climatisée has kept turning up the charm with a sage green storefront, fresh bud vases, and a chalkboard menu scribbled with inspiration from the nearby market. When they're on the menu, the leeks in vinaigrette have their own fan following and helped earn the restaurant a spot on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list.
View full availabilityLiverpool House
French / Canadian•Griffintown/St-HenriWhile out-of-towners clamor for a table at its famed sister restaurant Joe Beef, locals make their way to Liverpool House. Much like its sibling, the focus here is on high-quality, seasonal ingredients, with a special emphasis on fresh seafood and a standout raw bar. Everything on the ever-evolving menu pairs beautifully with the curated list of natural wines and energetic vibe.
View full availabilityÎle Flottante
International •Mile EndChef Sean Murray Smith’s vegetable-centric tasting menu spotlights Quebec’s homegrown bounty through exquisite presentations and diverse cooking styles. Winter may offer dishes like flank steak with 1608 Charlevoix cheese flan, while summer could feature halibut poached in caper butter. Rotating wine pairings and creative cocktails ensure intriguing sips throughout the year.
View full availabilityOkeya Kyujiro Montreal
Japanese•DowntownChef Takuya Matsuda draws inspiration from Cirque du Soleil for his "theatrical omakase experience." The 20-course menu features some of the world’s freshest seafood, much of which is presented as single bites of traditional edomae sushi. With a sake sommelier, kimono-clad servers and imported Japanese decor, every detail is carefully considered to create a transportative experience.
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Wine Bar•Griffintown/St-HenriThis hip wine bar from the same team behind iconic restaurant Joe Beef has been recognized by Canada's 100 Best and World’s 50 Best. Its minimalist interior with white brick walls and bistro tables keeps the focus on an exceptional natural wine list and a rotating menu of eclectic small plates like monkfish with lime leaf soubise or eggplant with crispy chicken skin and garlic sauce.
View full availabilityPichai
Thai•Rosemont/ Petite PatrieInspired by chef Jesse Mulder’s stint living in Thailand, Pichai offers a bold take on Thai cuisine that emphasizes local ingredients and staples from the country’s northern region. Shareable dishes like Quebec cucumber som tum salad and whole fried arctic char from Opercule urban fish farm pair easily with local beer, though their low-intervention wine list offers an adventurous alternative.
View full availabilityNora Gray
Italian•DowntownSouthern Italian cooking and a lively, candle-lit ambiance make for a magical dining experience at Nora Gray. Like the setting, the food feels comforting yet polished, from an always-changing line-up of scratch-made pasta to hearty entrees like Berkshire pork shoulder with rapini. While wine is a classic choice for this soulful fare, the inventive cocktails also stand out.
View full availabilityPark Restaurant
Sushi•WestmountBeautiful platters of sashimi and a buzzy ambiance make celebrity chef Antonio Park’s eponymous restaurant a hotspot for A-listers and bucket list destination for sushi lovers. Park fuses his Culinary Institute of Japan training with his Argentinian and Korean heritage, crafting exquisite nigiri alongside hearty dishes like gochujang romesco octopus and wagyu burgers with puffed wild rice.
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Market Cuisine•Little ItalyRun by husband-and-wife team chef Marc-Olivier Frappier and sommelier Vanya Filipovic, this fun and funky wine bar has earned a spot on the World’s 50 Best list. Trust the servers to recommend natural wines to complement the ever-evolving small plates menu, where local ingredients take center stage in dishes like roasted shallot strudel or veal with wild nettle.
View full availabilityGia Vin et Grill
Italian•WestmountFrom the team behind Elena and Nora Gray, this hip Italian spot housed in a spiffed-up garage shines the spotlight on Abruzzese arrosticini – skewers of meat cooked over charcoal. For a satisfying sip-and-snack experience, the meat spears are a no-brainer match for the excellent natural wine list. The menu also includes grass-fed steaks and Tuscan pasta for those wanting a full meal.
View full availabilityAnemone
Market Cuisine•Little ItalySeasonal ingredients are the driving force behind chefs Minh Phat Tu and Mike Madokoro’s cross-cultural menu, which features dishes spanning from hand-pulled noodles and lamb braised in butter sauce to temaki with beef tataki. An open kitchen and rustic decor that includes art by Madokoro’s grandmother set a relaxed tone for savoring boundary-pushing dishes paired with funky natural wines.
View full availabilityLes Mômes
French•VillerayAt Les Mômes, fine dining caliber cooking and presentation is paired with a relaxed ambiance that includes the option to BYOB. Chef Yoann Van Den Berg channels French techniques and seasonal ingredients into inventive dishes like Arctic char with stuffed leeks and ceviche with eggplant and yuzu that are equally as satisfying as they are genre-defying.
View full availabilityAlma Montréal
Contemporary Mexican•OutremontMexican corn and Catalan natural wine are the bedrock of this Outremont favorite that's been named one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Chef Juan Lopez Luna combines authentic techniques and flavours with local Quebec ingredients, grinding his own masa for the tasting menu that might include Oaxacan tetelas with shishito peppers and bacon. Sommelier Lindsay Brennan will help you pair that with a top-notch selection of wines from the Barcelona region. Request a seat at the counter by the kitchen so you can catch Lopez Luna in action.
View full availabilityElena
Pizzeria•Griffintown/St-HenriAt Elena, naturally leavened dough and local ingredients come together in wood-fired pizzas that are nothing short of stellar. Though the pies steal the show, housemade pastas like mafalda al ragu are equally worthy of attention. With a strong natural wine list and a trendy setting that balances original architectural details with modern flair, it checks all the boxes for a memorable night out.
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