Montreal's Dirty Martini scene embraces a bold, olive-forward brine profile across chic bars citywide, where ice-cold, well-balanced cocktails take the spotlight. From Palma and Yoko Luna to 40 Westt, Rib'N Reef, Milos and Maison Boulud, top spots pair premium olive brine like OLV007 with quality spirits for a crisp, punchy finish.
Arthur's Dinette opens in NDG on Monkland Ave, bringing the beloved cottage cheese pancakes and comfort classics from Arthur's Nosh Bar to a warm, neighborhood dinette meets bistro setting. Sister to Saint-Henri's favorite, it offers brunch, coffee, and evening plates as a welcoming community gathering spot led by Raegan Steinberg and Alex Cohen.
Explore Hochelaga-Maisonneuve's hidden gems, from fine dining at Hélicoptère to cozy cafés along Promenade Ontario. This lively Montreal neighborhood blends markets, bakeries, and casual bistros with Italian, Asian, and fusion bites, offering a warm, authentic vibe and surprises around every corner.
RestoMontréal highlights February 2026's cozy Montreal dining, from winter terraces and sugar shacks to refined tastings and brunches. The team shares ambiance, service, and flavors from each visit, with collaborations and fresh spots. Follow on Instagram to relive these moments and explore Montreal in 2026.
Montreal's croissant scene is a butter-heavy paradise, with light, flaky pastries from standout bakeries across the city. From Pâtisserie Alex Platel and Ô Petit Paris to Olive et Gourmando and Duc de Lorraine, these top picks highlight classic technique, flawless lamination, and rich, buttery aromas.
Montreal celebrates Festa di San Giuseppe with Zeppole di San Giuseppe, a Neapolitan pastry tradition offering flavors from ricotta and Nutella to pistachio and cream. Find the best at Alati-Caserta, Vimont, Italia, and Gema Pizzeria for a sweet, festive taste of Italy.
Discover Montreal's finest fine dining spots for special occasions, from Le Mousso's multi-course culinary theatre to Toqué! and Monarque, offering seasonal Québec ingredients, bold techniques, and elegant, unforgettable tasting menus that celebrate local producers.
Québec-based family business 1001 Fondues launches its Chocolate Fondue Collection, the second Chic! line, with three flavors: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Sweet Clover, and White Chocolate with Maple Syrup. Each fondue is made from real ganache using Québec cream, locally grown sweet clover, and 100% Québec maple syrup.
Montreal celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a city parade on March 22 and weeklong festivities in bars, pubs, and restaurants offering live music, traditional Irish dishes, and craft beers across venues from McLean's Pub to Le Vieux Dublin, Hurley's Irish Pub, and more.
Caf'Conc' reopens mid-April 2026 at the Marriott Montréal Château Champlain with 40+ shows by nearly 100 artists, including Martine St-Clair and Rita Baga. Refurbished with modern acoustics and a cabaret vibe, it blends comedy, cabaret and music while honoring past icons, and features bilingual nights, the Cabaret led by Rita Baga, and the Celebrities series.
Explore Montreal's best pancakes, from airy Japanese souffle stacks to comforting buttermilk classics, with inventive toppings and global twists. A brunch guide to standout spots like Arthurs Nosh Bar, Fuwa Fuwa, La Fabrique Bistrot, Foiegwa, Deville Dinerbar, Barley, Cafe September, and more.
Les Cavistes in Ahuntsic celebrates 15 years of warm French cuisine and a dynamic wine program, with a 120-seat dining room, 50-seat terrace, and private rooms. A changing menu pairs with classic and organic wines, 100+ tastings, a wine club, and two sister spots, Cerise and Chez Cécile Rôtisserie, in north Montreal.
Sugar season returns to Les Enfants Terribles with a maple Quebec menu by Chef Christian Uhoda, featuring grands-pères in maple syrup, a lumberjack brunch and hay-braised ham, all under Time to sweeten your palate. A city sugar shack experience for families and foodies, plus an online take-home sugar shack basket with in-restaurant pickup.
Discover Montreal's best dumpling spots, where authentic recipes from Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other Asian traditions meet innovative fillings and house-made sauces. From the Plateau to downtown and the South Shore, these spots offer pork and chives, duck with coriander, wild mushrooms, and more, in a welcoming, flavorful setting.
Celebrating International Women's Day, this feature spotlights Montreal's women leaders in the restaurant scene, including chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, reshaping leadership, hospitality and cuisine with vision, rigor and inclusivity across the city's dining landscape.
Experience Montreal's maple season with urban sugar shack vibes across markets, restaurants and pop-up events from March to April, featuring maple-brushed brunches, maple-glazed dishes, desserts, live music and family activities at venues like Marché Artisan, Urban Sugar Shack and Cabane Panache.
Discover Montreal's best solo dining spots with inviting counters, intimate bars, and welcoming rooms where you can savor thoughtfully crafted dishes, watch the kitchen at work, and enjoy wine or cocktails at your own pace across lively districts from Mile End to Saint-Henri.
Ben & Florentine teams with Nutterie, Montreal-based, to debut a spring menu featuring maple pecans and maple butter, adding crunch to four brunch dishes, including banana, pecan and bacon pancakes with maple whipped cream. Each child's meal supports Fondation Olo with 50 cents donated, available through April 13 while supplies last.
The Legendary Peel Pub Montreal is returning downtown after a sudden closure, reopening at 1196 Peel Street for St. Patrick's Day with new investors reviving a 60-year legacy and a 2026 refresh, offering wings, pizza and burgers, a fresh menu and 24 draft beers, plus wider sports coverage featuring soccer and classic North American games.