In Montreal, champagne with dinner is a smart, slightly fabulous way to sharpen a meal and keep it light, fun. It balances butter and cream, shines with raw dishes, and even pairs through modern menus where caviar meets comfort. Explore spots where bubbles truly work, from Bazart to Cappello.
For three decades, Maestro SVP defined Montreal's oyster bar scene on Saint-Laurent and Prince-Arthur. Since 1992, it blended jazz, oysters, and poutine, led by Ilene Polansky, whose hospitality turned a dining room into a sanctuary. Closing signals a retirement and a shifting economy, ending a piece of culinary history.
Discover Montreal's finest fine dining spots for special occasions, from Le Mousso's multi-course culinary theatre to Toqué! and Monarque, offering seasonal Québec ingredients, bold techniques, and elegant, unforgettable tasting menus that celebrate local producers.
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.
Montreal's Lunar New Year 2026 celebrates the Year of the Horse with cultural performances, lion dances, live art, and festive menus across Royalmount, Time Out Market, Chinatown and more; enjoy traditional dishes like banh chung and dumplings, plus Cantonese and Mandarin disco nights for luck, prosperity, and renewal.
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 en Lumiere 2026 explores A Taste of History: 65 Years of Montreal Gastronomy at the McCord Stewart Museum, pairing nostalgic dishes with today's chefs across 80 restaurants, MICHELIN mentions, and North America's 50 Best list; Indigenous feasts and tastings with Maira Yeo await; book now for a star-studded culinary journey.
Griffintown and Little Burgundy form a dynamic Montreal dining corridor where heritage meets a new wave of cuisine, from cafés and bakeries to bold bistros, natural wines, and craft bars, with standout spots like Candide, Foxy, Heni & Badin, Pizzéria Elena, Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Vin Papillon, Mano Cornuto, and Lulu Épicerie.
Le Fou Fou welcomes three new vendors this month: Mersea, Sacré Bao and Ciccio's. Mersea offers refined seafood from chef Claude Pelletier, with oysters, mussels and a truffle-topped tartare, plus 5 à 7 specials from November 27 including $1 oysters and $18 wine flights. Sacré Bao serves authentic Asian street food by Hanhak Kim, with fluffy bao buns and banh mi, while Ciccio's begins serving on November 18.
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 11 Montreal hidden gems the MICHELIN Guide forgot, from Alma in Outremont to Bar Vivar and Gia Vin & Grill. This guide highlights diverse dining, from fine Mexican inspired tasting menus to Northern Italian trattoria, Vietnamese bowls, and casual bistros, showcasing the city's vibrant flavors beyond the stars.
Sterlings Steakhouse Laval offers premier fine dining with prime, aged beef, fresh seafood, elegant sides, and indulgent desserts in a refined, welcoming setting, backed by attentive service. A $45 lunch and a $40 late-night menu ensure exceptional value without compromising quality.
Le Coureur des Bois presents a new interior, blending warm wood lines to mirror its culinary identity. Chef-owner Jean-Sébastien Giguère highlights Quebec terroir with tasting menus and à la carte; a 17,000-bottle wine cellar led by sommelier Jean-Simon Rioux-Ranger holds Wine Spectator's Grand Award since 2018, 30 minutes from Montreal.
RENOIR reopens at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, unveiling a refined French-Quebec fusion with luminous spaces, a chef's table, and a new NINI cocktail lounge. The menu features classics like foie gras au torchon and gravlax alongside cavatelli with smoked artichokes, truffle risotto, and morels, elevating Montreal dining.
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.
Labonté de la Pomme invites you to celebrate sugar season with a reinvented gourmet experience: revisited recipes, ciders, and activities in a setting, with four ways to enjoy: dining room with elevated traditional or maple-inspired menus, a bistro counter and winter terrace, a winter picnic with Oka cheese fondue, and a takeout box.
Montreal's culinary scene blends expertise and creativity, led by diverse chefs and public figures who turn kitchens into innovation hubs where tradition meets modernity, shaping a dynamic city with bold concepts and a rich, diverse dining identity.
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.