Montreal celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a city parade on March 22 and weeklong festivities in bars, pubs, and restaurants offering live music, traditional Irish dishes, and craft beers across venues from McLean's Pub to Le Vieux Dublin, Hurley's Irish Pub, and more.
Explore Montreal's best pancakes, from airy Japanese souffle stacks to comforting buttermilk classics, with inventive toppings and global twists. A brunch guide to standout spots like Arthurs Nosh Bar, Fuwa Fuwa, La Fabrique Bistrot, Foiegwa, Deville Dinerbar, Barley, Cafe September, and more.
Celebrating International Women's Day, this feature spotlights Montreal's women leaders in the restaurant scene, including chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, reshaping leadership, hospitality and cuisine with vision, rigor and inclusivity across the city's dining landscape.
Discover Montreal's best solo dining spots with inviting counters, intimate bars, and welcoming rooms where you can savor thoughtfully crafted dishes, watch the kitchen at work, and enjoy wine or cocktails at your own pace across lively districts from Mile End to Saint-Henri.
The Legendary Peel Pub Montreal is returning downtown after a sudden closure, reopening at 1196 Peel Street for St. Patrick's Day with new investors reviving a 60-year legacy and a 2026 refresh, offering wings, pizza and burgers, a fresh menu and 24 draft beers, plus wider sports coverage featuring soccer and classic North American games.
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 vibrant Vietnamese community fuels a banh mi scene where French and Vietnamese flavors fuse into affordable, bold sandwiches. A fresh baguette, Vietnamese-style meat, house sauce, and crunchy garnishes like carrots, pickled daikon, and cilantro deliver a bright explosion of flavor, with a wide variety for any occasion.
Montreal's izakayas range from traditional to reinvented, pairing sake, shochu and Sapporo with shareable plates, clever cocktails and a warm, convivial vibe. From crispy bites to miso veggies and grilled meats, these spots offer stylish, relaxed outings for friends, date nights and celebrations.
Montreal Eaton Centre unveils Les Terrasses, a redesigned downtown dining space with 12 fast casual counters, honoring local heritage while expanding its culinary mix. Phase 1 features Thai Express, Subway, A&W, Poke Monstre, Jugo Juice and Edo Japon; Phase 2 arrives Fall 2026, adding more brands to create a sustainable, social hub in the city.
Discover Montreal's best family-friendly restaurants for spring break, where relaxed atmospheres, kid-friendly menus, and diverse options from cozy cafes and pizzerias to rotisseries and shareable dishes make dining with kids enjoyable year-round.
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.
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.
Montreal's Ramadan Iftar scene offers halal-friendly dining across the city, from buffets and curated set menus to family-style takeout, blending Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian flavors. From soups and mezze to biryanis and tagines, diverse spots welcome diners for a meaningful fast-break.
Montreal's finest tea houses offer afternoon tea traditions from around the world, pairing scones, pastries and delicate bites with curated teas in intimate spaces. Sabayon's Michelin-starred tasting leads the scene alongside Paparmane, Cha Do Raku, Le Parloir, La Brume dans mes Lunettes and the Ritz-Carlton Palm Court.
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's bar scene is buzzing with mocktails and zero-proof drinks, from non-alcoholic wines and beers to inventive alcohol-free cocktails across spots like Tamisé, Time Out Market, Milky Way, Cloakroom Bar and more, plus Apéro à Zéro, Quebec's first alcohol-free store. Discover creative, festive options city-wide.
Discover Montreal's top Portuguese restaurants, where authentic dishes like caldo verde and bacalhau meet modern twists, warm Fado-filled atmospheres, and curated Portuguese wines, from Ma Poule Mouillee to Aldea, Douro, Helena and Cantinho, celebrating tradition with generous portions and vibrant flavors.