Michelin Guide Québec marks Montreal's first stars, with three 1-star restaurants, Europea, Mastard and Sabayon, showing refined technique and local bounty. Bib Gourmand picks celebrate great value, while 76 Québec restaurants are recommended, and special awards honor service and craftsmanship.
Montreal shines as 29 Quebec spots join Canada's 100 Best 2025, recognizing city restaurants and bars for creativity, service and quality. From Vin Mon Lapin to Montréal Plaza and Cloakroom Bar, Montreal's dining scene earns top honors in this year's prestigious rankings chosen by a 160-member jury.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Montréal with a weekend of tacos, tequila and live music from May 2 to May 5, 2025, across the city's neighbourhoods, featuring festive menus, DJs, mariachi, and specials at top restaurants and bars.
Montreal's oldest restaurants preserve the city's food heritage, serving authentic dishes in timeless spaces where generations gather for smoked meat, poutine, bagels, and hearty breakfasts. Iconic spots like Schwartz's, Moishes, Chalet Bar-B-Q, and L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel keep memory alive with unchanged recipes and genuine character.
Discover Montreal's must-try classics, including smoked meat, poutine and bagels, along with beloved spots like Schwartz's Deli, Fairmount Bagel, La Banquise and Olive et Gourmando, where tradition and local flair capture the city's authentic culinary soul.
Discover Montreal's trendiest restaurants where striking decor and viral dishes collide, from MARCUS and Foiegwa to Ganadara, Kazu, Le Darling, and Barbara, delivering bold flavors, chic vibes, and memorable meals across Greek, Italian, Japanese, and French menus.
India Rosa opens a 6,000 sq ft, 110-seat location on the ground floor of Hôtel Escad at DIX30 in Brossard, expanding from Plateau and Griffintown with modern Indian tapas, exclusive cocktails and DJ nights, plus a weekend fusion brunch by chef Arnaud Glay, and interiors by Pero Studio celebrating Quebec craftsmanship on the South Shore.
Discover Montreal's best Indian restaurants, where North and South Indian traditions meet modern flair across neighborhoods from Plateau to Laval, offering tandoor, curries, dosas, biryani and thalis with generous portions and authentic flavors at spots like Maison Indian Curry House, Gandhi, Le Taj, Tandoori Palace, Sandhu and Oorja.
Best restaurants in Montreal's West Island blend global flavors with local charm, from seafood and steaks to tapas, sushi, Mexican, Greek, Cajun, and Italian, set along Lake Saint-Louis with lakeside terraces in a mix of family-run spots and modern bistros.
North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 debuts a regional ranking for the US, Canada, and select Caribbean islands, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. A 300-expert panel will vote on The Best Restaurant in North America 2025, with a live awards ceremony announced later this year, spotlighting diverse regional flavors.
Montreal's hot pot scene blends authentic Chinese traditions with Mongolian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai twists, offering customizable broths, fresh ingredients, and interactive dining. Highlights include Malatang at ZhangLiang, Haidilao, Liuyishou, Kagayaki, Happy Lamb, QingShu Fondue, and more.
Montreal's 18 culinary stops offer a passport-free journey through global flavors, from Portuguese and Spanish tapas to Italian trattorias, Greek tavernas, Japanese ramen, Indian curries, Ethiopian stews, Mexican street food, and more, blending tradition with bold creativity in welcoming, immersive settings.
Discover Montreal's best takeout and delivery lunches, fast, fresh, and diverse, from hearty sandwiches to nutritious bowls and vegetarian options across downtown, Plateau, and beyond, perfect for busy professionals, students, and residents.
Discover Montreal's restaurants and counters that blend dining with a local grocery of Quebec producers, from artisanal cheeses and maple treats to short-supply-chain meats and wines, inviting visitors to savor authentic terroir and bring home carefully selected products.
Old Montreal's historic streets invite a flavorful daytime dining stroll, from cafés to inventive lunches and brunches. Discover a variety of spots with unique vibes and curated menus, including La Cave a Manger, Café Olimpico, Olive et Gourmando, Mandy's, Crew Collective & Café, and more.
Montreal's culinary scene blends expertise and creativity, led by diverse chefs and public figures who turn kitchens into innovation hubs where tradition meets modernity, shaping a dynamic city with bold concepts and a rich, diverse dining identity.
Montreal offers a vibrant bring your own wine scene, where guests bring their own bottle to pair with creative, seasonally driven menus across modern bistros and intimate spaces. Each restaurant crafts a distinctive experience, with updated menus, diverse flavors, attentive service, and affordable, personalized dining for any occasion.
Fall brunches return at Restaurant L'Elan, Golf Le Parcours du Cerf, starting October 27, 2024, with a gourmet spread of cold and hot stations, homemade mignardises and desserts. A warm Sunday rendezvous to start your fall season. Adults $35, children $20. Reservations: (450) 468-1142 or restaurantlelan.ca.