Explore Montreal's best supper clubs where fine dining meets live entertainment, from burlesque and cabaret to DJ sets and dance floors. Discover immersive nights across Old Montreal, Griffintown and Laval, blending global flavors with chic venues for dinner and a show that lasts until dawn.
Explore local spirits this summer with Distilleries du Québec, visiting over 50 distilleries across province for pride and unique products. A limited-edition cocktail shaker at select locations holds a golden ticket for a gourmet getaway for two in the Québec City region. Plan tastings with Route des distilleries, free online tool.
Discover Montreal's best iced drinks this summer, from caffeinated iced lattes and fruity slushies to creamy shakes and refreshing cocktails, with spots like Cafe Capybara, La Cave a Manger, Coquine, Shaka Club and more across the city's vibrant neighborhoods.
Montreal summers pulse with festivals, food fairs, and outdoor performances, from the Montreal Jazz Festival and Just for Laughs to MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CIRQUE and Latin Fuzion, plus food events and fireworks, delivering free concerts and culinary delights across the city in July 2025.
Discover the best ice creams in Montreal with a guide to shops offering classics, bold flavors, vegan and lactose-free options, and seasonal creations across multiple neighborhoods. From indulgent sundaes to rotating flavors and unique toppings, this summer becomes a delicious frozen tour of the city.
Discover Montreal's best takeout for picnics near city parks, from artisanal sandwiches and cheese boards to bao, bánh mì and onigiri. A curated guide highlights portable, high quality meals that make park outings delicious, social, and easy.
Explore Montreal's terrace season across the city, West Island, Laval, Lanaudiere and the South Shore in 2025, from historic patios in Old Montreal to waterside and rooftop escapes. This guide highlights trusted favorites, standout newcomers, and venues that turn sunny days into memorable, shareable moments.
On Montreal rooftops, summer unfolds as sunlit terraces become city landmarks with panoramic views of the urban core, the river, and Old Montreal. From brunch to sunset, guests sample shareable dishes, sip cocktails, and soak up diverse atmospheres, from lush green rooftops to intimate, starlit dining, with menus and vibes that define the season.
Terrasse R at the Renaissance Montreal Hotel is a rooftop hotspot offering two levels, skyline views, refreshed furnishings, and a tropical vibe for summer in downtown Montreal, with DJ sets, tastings, and seasonal menus from EAST, plus weekday promos, private events, and a heated option that stays open into fall.
Explore a handpicked range of eateries near Montreal-Trudeau Airport that offer warm, efficient service and generous, comforting dishes. From La Verita and Eclipse to Bijou Resto Bar and Il Soffio, these spots suit pre-flight, post-landing, or a layover with easy parking, takeout, early starts and late hours.
Les Lauriers Gala 2025 reveals finalists in its 7th edition with strong Montreal representation as voting opens ahead of the May 26 gala at New City Gas, celebrating 17 categories, 5200 submissions, and a jury led by Normand Laprise; a posthumous tribute to Daniel Pinard and a vibrant Quebec culinary showcase.
Les Chefs! returns for its 14th season on ICI Radio-Canada Télé, premiering April 8, 2025, airing Tuesdays, as new chefs mentored by Colombe St-Pierre and judged by Jean-Luc Boulay, Isabelle Deschamps Plante, Normand Laprise and Pasquale Vari compete for culinary glory, hosted by Elyse Marquis.
Discover Montreal's best takeout and delivery under $20, combining affordability with quality from local spots like Slice + Soda, Ganadara, Dobe & Andy, Poutineville, Curry Karim and more, with diverse menus, fresh ingredients, and easy delivery options for every craving.
Maison de Soma in the Laurentians blends farm-fresh terroir with sustainable dining, offering on-site ingredients, a seasonal tasting menu, and a wood-fired, garden-to-table experience on 600 acres as a Gourmet Tourism Award finalist. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it features compostable packaging and an enhanced outdoor buvette with evolving menus.
Bijou Resto Bar, at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal, blends local and international flavors with a Quebec-terroir cocktail menu, monthly happy hours, and a Mother's Day brunch on May 12, 2024 with valet parking, reservations by phone or OpenTable, and options for groups or private events.
La Terrasse Carla returns for a third season on May 16, 2024, with summer dining, festive nights and cultural experiences. Wednesdays Vibras bring Latin rhythms, Sundays honor festive destinations like Miami, Cannes, Ibiza, St Tropez and Mykonos, and Thursdays offer happy hours; a new Saturday-Sunday brunch runs June to August.