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Finalists for the Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise 2026 span 17 categories with more than 100 contenders, highlighting Quebec’s farm-to-table talent. Winners will be announced May 4 at Théâtre Pierre-Mercure and Cabaret St-Denis in Montréal, with tickets available for the gala.
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.
Montreal bursts with year-round food festivals, from street fairs to world-class culinary celebrations, showcasing diverse cuisines, local producers and top chefs across seasonal events like First Fridays, La Grand Poutinefest, YATAI MTL, MTLàTABLE and more.
Montréal en Lumière 2026 invites food lovers to a Taste of History, celebrating 65 years of Montreal gastronomy with 80 participating restaurants, MICHELIN mentions, and North America’s 50 Best picks. Explore chef collaborations and themed menus through late February to March, reserve now.
Discover Montreal food tours that unveil its culinary identity, from wood-fired bagels to poutine and market tastings. Explore Mile End, Jean-Talon Market, Chinatown and Old Montreal with expert guides, sampling local bites and hearing the stories behind the city's vibrant gastronomy.
Montreal's vibrant Latin American scene showcases the finest ceviche, tiradito and aguachile across Peruvian, Mexican and fusion spots that elevate fresh seafood with leche de tigre and citrus, highlighting restaurants delivering authenticity, freshness and bold shared plates across the city.
Explore Montreal's thriving healthy restaurant scene, where nutritious cuisine meets creativity from Ahuntsic-Cartierville farms to Plateau vegan bites. Fresh bowls, sushi and salads fuse flavor with wellness, proving taste and nutrition can coexist in every bite.
Outremont, a refined Montreal neighborhood at the base of Mount Royal, blends leafy parks with a buzzing food scene of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. The guide highlights must-visit spots for coffee, pastries, brunch, and fine dining, from casual bistros to rooftop bars, making wandering its streets a delicious adventure.
Explore Montreal's best pupusas, El Salvador's national dish, with hand-made corn or rice flour pockets, curtido, and salsa roja. From Pupuseria Dona Maria to El Chalateco and La Carreta, savor cheese, pork, loroco, and innovative fillings in authentic Salvadoran cuisine.
Zama on Saint-Laurent Boulevard debuts a fusion menu blending Japanese, Mexican and South American flavors, featuring Salmon Tiradito, Chimichurri Lamb Chops and inventive tacos. Cocktails by Maxime Dubé, such as Saffron Sour and Tokyo Mojito, pair with bold design and Funktion-One sound for accessible Montreal nightlife.
Explore Montreal's top tasting-menu restaurants led by renowned chefs, from Toqué! and Alma Montreal to Bouillon Bilk, Le Mousso and Sabayon, each offering multi-course journeys that showcase Quebec terroir, inventive pairings, and haute cuisine in intimate settings.
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.
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.
Old Montreal's historic charm and cobblestone streets frame a vibrant Old Port dining scene, from fine dining to casual bistros and trendy wine bars, with spots like Toqué!, La Gargamelle, Helena, La Boqueria, Monarque, Kwizinn, Stellina and beyond.
Le Fou Fou at Royalmount is Montreal's new European-style food hall where gastronomy meets atmosphere and innovation, featuring Eva's all-day cafe, Luckee and Tiramisu from Lucky Belly Group, Il Miglio pasta, Torres' modern Mexican taqueria, Shio Ramen, Spirulina bowls and MTB Collective concepts.
Bidon Taverne Culinaire blends contemporary bistronomy with seasonal cuisine in Saint-Lambert and Sainte-Julie, led by Alain Ejeil and Joyce Takla, with Valérie Cadieux guiding wine and service, offering a biodynamic wine list, private dining, a new terrace, lunch service, and weekly promos for a memorable culinary experience.
Montreal's food scene embraces viral crookies and croffles, croissant-based delights born in Paris and Dublin respectively, with an insider guide to the city's cafes and bakeries serving these sweet and savory hybrids, pointing to top spots to savor the latest pastry trends.
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.
Bidon Culinary Tavern's Sainte-Julie branch delivers bistronomy excellence with seasonal dishes, an open kitchen, and a chic setting since mid-November. Led by Bianca Rousseau with Marc-Alain Campeau, it pairs wine with meticulously prepared plates under a sommelier-led program, offering 75 seats and refined service.