Looking for the best seafood in Montreal this summer? This guide highlights top spots beyond traditional fish houses, featuring exceptional crudos, tartares, and grilled fish in unexpected places. Discover where to enjoy high-quality catches and refreshing summer flavors across the city.
Beat the Montreal heat with the city's best summer drinks. From viral matcha lattes and artisanal slushies to refreshing cocktails and fruit smoothies, discover top-rated spots like Maison Sauvage, Messorem, and more to sip your way through the season in style.
Beat the heat with the best affogatos and crema di caffè in Montreal. This curated guide features top spots across the city reinventing these Italian classics with artisanal espresso, soft-serve ice cream, matcha, and unique gourmet toppings. Discover the perfect refreshing summer treat.
Quebec's terroir is a rich playground for chefs who place it at the heart of cuisine, with farm-to-table dining that moves from earth to plate. From Magog to Oka and beyond, these near-Montreal destinations celebrate seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, rustic charm and authentic rural hospitality.
Montreal's pasta scene blends Italian tradition with modern flair, offering handmade pastas from cozy trattorias to chic eateries, crafted with local ingredients and classic techniques, with dishes like tagliatelle bolognese, gnocchi cacio e pepe, and inventive twists.
Ferreira Café has reopened in downtown Montreal after a three-week renovation, unveiling a refreshed dining room and a new private lounge for events and business gatherings, while preserving its refined Portuguese cuisine, attentive service, and elegant ambiance as it nears its 30th anniversary.
Discover the best Greek restaurants in and around Montreal, from Panama Rotisserie and Milos to Zante and La Maison Grecque, serving gyros, souvlaki, fresh seafood, grilled meats, and traditional tavern dishes. Explore favorites across Montreal, Laval, Outremont, Westmount and beyond for a true Mediterranean dining experience.
Explore Montreal's oyster scene with 18 standout spots offering fresh varieties from Atlantic to Pacific, from intimate counters to chic brasseries, where chefs pair oysters with bubbles, cocktails and local flavors in vibrant, maritime-inspired settings.
LUCE Restaurant in Repentigny blends modernity with authentic Italian cooking, featuring house-made pasta, antipasti, and Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a 510°C Moretti Neapolis 4 oven, all within a warm, light-filled dining room. Co-owners Leonardo Iacono and Domenic Caporale curate a seasonal menu, cocktails, an Italian wine list, and a welcoming terrace.
SKYBIRD Fresh Asian Grill offers fast-casual, customizable bowls and banh mi in Montreal, with oven-grilled proteins, six in-house sauces, halal and gluten-free options, and fresh, vibrant ingredients. Build your own bowl or banh mi, then order online for quick takeout or delivery.
Discover Montreal's Aliments du Québec au menu restaurants that celebrate local producers with seasonal, terroir-driven dishes across cozy bistros, cafes, and brasseries. These menus spotlight Quebec ingredients, support regional economies, and offer authentic, flavorful meals rooted in local know-how.
Zenbu Sushi in Cartierville blends traditional Japanese flavors with seasonal, Asian-inspired creativity. Since 2012, it has a welcoming vibe, a rotating menu with sushi, poke bowls, vegan options, and hearty dishes, plus The Tatami private room and a bring-your-own-wine policy for a warm, community-focused dining experience.
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.
Zenbu Sushi in Cartierville, Montreal since 2012 blends diverse Asian cuisine with a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. From fresh sushi and pad Thai to vegan and gluten-free options, BYOW adds value. A cozy space with antiques, private dining, easy reservations, and specials like a Valentine’s menu.
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.
Josephine on St-Denis Street revitalizes Montreal dining with a lively front terrace, open windows, and a modern minimalist interior by Amlyne Phillips. From Le Clébard's owners, the service is attentive and wine-driven, with standout dishes such as octopus, tete fromagée, sweetbreads, Poulet de Cournouaille and whole sea bream.