Explore Montreal's bubble tea scene, where classic milk teas with tapioca meet bold fruit flavors and innovative twists across Chinatown, Old Montreal, and downtown. From traditional to vegan options, this guide highlights top shops like L2 Bubble Tea, Dont Yell At Me, Coco Fresh Tea, The Alley and more.
Located in downtown Montreal at the Renaissance Hotel, EAST offers a sophisticated journey through Asian flavors. From authentic Dim Sum to signature cocktails, this 1930s Shanghai-inspired venue provides an elegant setting for business lunches, happy hours, and festive dinner gatherings.
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.
Kwizinn moves from Verdun to Old Montreal's Bonsecours Market, redefining Afro-Caribbean dining with Michael Lafaille, Claudia Fiorilli and executive chef Céline Diallo. The two-area set-up features bar lounge and events room, 80 inside/40 outside, a growing terrace, shared plates and weekly DJs, brunches.
Bijou Resto Bar, at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal, blends local and international flavors with a Quebec-terroir cocktail menu, monthly happy hours, and a Mother's Day brunch on May 12, 2024 with valet parking, reservations by phone or OpenTable, and options for groups or private events.
Bonaparte in Old Montreal, housed in a historic Saint-Francois-Xavier Street building beside the Centaur Theatre, celebrates its 40th anniversary with upscale French cuisine in three rooms for 112 seats and a theater menu, wine pairings, gluten-free options, and anniversary cocktails; OpenTable lists it among its top 100 romantic restaurants.
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.
Saint Patrick's Weekend at Maison Publique McLean's in downtown Montreal blends old-world Irish charm with a modern vibe, featuring live music, hearty dishes like shepherd's pie and fish and chips, 20 beers and Jameson cocktails, private event spaces, and chances to win prizes from March 15-17, 2024.
Mythik joins Montréal en Lumière with two exclusive evenings at Centre Bell (March 8-9, 2024), serving a 7-course coastal menu by Yves Lowe and Jeremy Charles from Newfoundland to Quebec's North Shore, enhanced by immersive projections and seafood-and-game specialties; tickets on TicketMaster.
Discover Montreal's diverse vegetarian dining, from Vietnamese and Indian to Lebanese and Ethiopian spots, plus Thai, Syrian street fare, zero-waste pubs, and comforting meat-friendly options. A vibrant guide to restaurants offering creative vegetarian menus across the city.
Discover Montreal's award-winning culinary scene, recognized by Wine Spectator, Forbes, Canada's 100 Best Restaurants and Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise. From diverse, globally inspired menus to iconic eateries, Montreal's gastronomy showcases creativity, quality, and authentic regional flavors.
Time Out Market Montreal unveils a brand-new, sustainable cocktail menu inspired by the city's top chefs and restaurants, featuring 12 inventive drinks led by manager Kevin Llamas, including an Espressotini with recycled coffee grounds and a Banana Mai Tai with Haitian tea.
Bijou Resto Bar at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel offers a Sunday brunch (10:30 am-3:00 pm) with a varied buffet - salads, cheeses, smoked salmon, proteins, pastries and desserts - plus an unrivalled runway view from large windows in a bright, welcoming setting near YUL. Weekday parking is complimentary, Sunday valet is free for four hours, and midweek oysters and champagne at happy hour enhance evenings.
Discover Montreal's casual to mid-range dining scene where delicious bites meet affordable prices. From wood-fired pizzas and Iberian tapas to traditional Portuguese and Middle Eastern dishes, explore welcoming spots that blend conviviality with quality without breaking the bank.
Annexe BreWskey is a boutique bar and smokehouse in Old Montreal's Marché Bonsecours, serving on-site brews, whiskies and cocktails, plus smoked bites like salmon nuggets and pulled pork. With a Prohibition-era vibe, terraces and a retail boutique, it suits groups or casual visits.
Point Bar in Montreal's Latin Quarter blends intimate ambiance with authentic Latin mixology, offering classic and original cocktails like the signature Point Bucket. Under Sinai Milian's direction since 2017, it features resident Latin DJs, a warm, family-like vibe, and a 50-person intimate setting that builds community and memorable nights.
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.
The Village in Montreal is the city’s inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ district, home to over 255 businesses along Sainte-Catherine East and Atateken Street, drawing more than 2 million visitors each year. Summer pedestrian streets offer outdoor tables, and August hosts Montreal’s Pride; discover top spots for food and drinks.
Time Out Market Montreal unveils a new wine bar now open, offering local charcuterie and 100% local cheeses along with red, white, rose, bubbles and a selection of natural, orange, organic and vegan wines from Quebec, France and Argentina. Located between Le Blossom and Marusan, it lets you enjoy your drink anywhere in the Market.
