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Montreal's 12 best burgers for 2026 are spotlighted in this updated guide, from smash-house favorites to gourmet creations across the Plateau, Saint-Henri and beyond. Explore iconic spots like Foiegwa, Uniburger and La Belle et la Boeuf for a diverse burger scene in the city.
Explore Montreal's comfort food scene with a curated mix of hearty rotisserie meals, generous breakfasts, fresh pasta, rich lasagna, poutines, and Southeast Asian flavors, from McKiernan and Au Pied de Cochon to Satay Brothers and La Belle Tonki, perfect for warming up on cold days.
Discover Montreal's must-try poutine scene across 14 spots, from classic cheese curds and brown gravy to extravagant twists with foie gras, seafood, or spicy toppings. From late-night snack bars to standout restaurants, these venues showcase bold flavors, regional twists, and 24/7 diners that celebrate Quebec's iconic comfort dish.
Montreal's tapas scene blends Spanish classics with bold fusions, turning shared plates into memorable evenings. From croquetas and patatas bravas to paellas and Peruvian-Japanese twists, these tapas spots invite lingering conversations and new flavors at Ibéricos, Boqueria, Nikkei MTL, Le Bureau Bar Tapas and more.
Montreal's smoked meat embodies a Jewish-Eastern European heritage, marinated in a secret spice blend, slowly smoked, and hand-sliced at iconic delis across the city, offering classic sandwiches and reinvented dishes that celebrate authentic flavors and the city's culinary tradition.
Explore Montreal's best fish and chips across pubs and bistros, with cod or haddock in light beer batter, golden fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw, from McKibbin's Irish Pub to Labarake Caserne a Manger, Greasy Spoon, Shack du Pecheur, Les Enfants Terribles and Burgundy Lion.
Montreal's summer street food scene comes alive with 19 must-try food trucks, offering lobster rolls, crispy fish and chips, poutines, tacos, arepas, jerk chicken and more as mobile extensions of beloved eateries that bring high quality to festivals and public spaces.
Discover Montréal's iconic delis and diners, serving timeless comfort foods from smoked meat and poutine to all-day brunch in retro to modern spaces. Generous portions, fast service, and warm, no-frills vibes draw locals and visitors to eat together at classic spots across the city.
Discover Montreal's best curries across Indian, Thai, Japanese and Caribbean traditions, from fiery vindaloo and butter chicken to fragrant massaman, katsu curry and goat curry with Creole spice, with top spots and must-try dishes guiding your flavorful curry journey.
Jack Saloon now operates 9 locations with two new spots on Crescent Street in Montreal and in Saint-Jérôme, delivering a new western image and expanded dining options. The Crescent Street site, housed in the former Thursday's, features stone walls and a spacious terrace, while Saint-Jérôme sits near the CEGEP in the former Bistro d'en Face.