Discover Montreal's top 18 French bakeries and pastry shops, where time-honored techniques meet inventive flair. From sourdough and croissants to gluten-free and seasonal specialties, these neighborhood institutions celebrate craft, quality ingredients, and the city's vibrant bakery scene.
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.
Discover Montreal's top counter-boutiques, where hybrid dining meets local grocery shopping. These unique spots highlight Quebec's culinary heritage by pairing seasonal ready-to-eat meals with artisanal products, offering a responsible, immersive experience into the region's best flavors.
Time Out Market Montreal marks five years with the 'There Is No Fame Without Love' campaign, honoring Montreal's culinary and artistic talent through exclusive dishes, immersive art, DJ sets, and culture-forward workshops and programming.
Bazart in Montreal blends Mediterranean flavors with art, music and a rotating NFT gallery in an immersive space inspired by Mykonos, Ibiza and Tulum. Enjoy mezze, charcoal grills, tarot-card cocktails, rotating digital art, local crafts, and terrace dining with private-event options.
Chez Delmo, a Montreal institution since 1907 in Old Montreal, specializes in seafood and fish with a timeless, authentic dining experience. From Dover sole meuniere to Thermidor lobster, it blends tradition with seasonal ingredients, reviving in 2011 to continue as a landmark for locals and visitors alike.
Brasseur de Montréal is a Griffintown microbrewery and pub-style eatery since 2008, offering on-site craft beers and generous, locally sourced dishes in a welcoming, eco-friendly space. Its pet-friendly terrace and frequent events, from happy hour to tastings, plus an on-site shop, make it a top spot for friends, family and beer lovers.
Discover Montreal's most indulgent cupcakes, from classic vanilla and chocolate to bold flavors like lavender, matcha, salted caramel and pina colada. Explore artisanal bakeries offering vegan and gluten-free options, customizable designs, and desserts that pair beauty with flavor for any celebration.
Yves Lowe, rising from his first kitchen jobs to Corporate Chef of the CH Group, now leads Bell Centre dining with high-volume expertise, local sourcing, and fresh concepts, elevating Mythik1909, 9-4-10 Steakhouse, Canti Osteria & Bar, and Bazarette for shows and games.
Located in downtown Montreal at the Renaissance Hotel, EAST offers a sophisticated journey through Asian flavors. From authentic Dim Sum to signature cocktails, this 1930s Shanghai-inspired venue provides an elegant setting for business lunches, happy hours, and festive dinner gatherings.
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.
Kwizinn moves from Verdun to Old Montreal's Bonsecours Market, redefining Afro-Caribbean dining with Michael Lafaille, Claudia Fiorilli and executive chef Céline Diallo. The two-area set-up features bar lounge and events room, 80 inside/40 outside, a growing terrace, shared plates and weekly DJs, brunches.
Jacques Cartier Pizza is a family-owned Montreal staple rooted in the Lagiorgia legacy since 1968, offering authentic pizzas and a strong South Shore community vibe. With Aliments du Québec certified ingredients and menu evolution for modern tastes, the brand embraces online ordering and steady growth while staying true to its heritage.
Bonaparte in Old Montreal, housed in a historic Saint-Francois-Xavier Street building beside the Centaur Theatre, celebrates its 40th anniversary with upscale French cuisine in three rooms for 112 seats and a theater menu, wine pairings, gluten-free options, and anniversary cocktails; OpenTable lists it among its top 100 romantic restaurants.
Saint Patrick's Weekend at Maison Publique McLean's in downtown Montreal blends old-world Irish charm with a modern vibe, featuring live music, hearty dishes like shepherd's pie and fish and chips, 20 beers and Jameson cocktails, private event spaces, and chances to win prizes from March 15-17, 2024.
Restaurant Elio Pizzeria in Montreal's Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie marks 60 years of authentic Neapolitan cuisine, a family legacy led by Frank, Franco, and Gabriel, offering homemade Italian dishes, free parking, two terraces, private rooms, and a March contest with a dinner for four and a Canadiens game experience.
Time Out Market Montreal unveils a brand-new, sustainable cocktail menu inspired by the city's top chefs and restaurants, featuring 12 inventive drinks led by manager Kevin Llamas, including an Espressotini with recycled coffee grounds and a Banana Mai Tai with Haitian tea.
Share Your Plate Foundation raises funds with Racine Croisée to deliver restaurant-catered meals to underprivileged individuals, uniting Natacha Eats, Alessandro, and Michael of Mangiabeneboys; RestoMontreal supports the effort to spread generosity and ensure an early December meal at the Racine Croisée food bank.
Point Bar in Montreal's Latin Quarter blends intimate ambiance with authentic Latin mixology, offering classic and original cocktails like the signature Point Bucket. Under Sinai Milian's direction since 2017, it features resident Latin DJs, a warm, family-like vibe, and a 50-person intimate setting that builds community and memorable nights.
Seiyuan in Old Montreal blends Japanese tradition with historic charm, offering fresh sushi, flavorful poke bowls, and a curated sake selection, with takeaway options from 143 rue de la Commune. A new kitchen team ensures authenticity, top hygiene, and meticulous quality for an unforgettable dining experience.