Craving a European getaway? Montreal hosts a variety of restaurants that transport diners to France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and beyond. From charming terraces to classic bistros, discover the city's most authentic spots for a vacation-style dining experience without a plane ticket.
Experience Paris in Montreal with this guide to the city's finest French bakeries and pastry shops. From buttery croissants and delicate macarons to viral croissant rolls and artistic trompe-l'oeil desserts, discover the top spots satisfying every craving for authentic French treats.
Montreal's Bistrot à Franky, the project of chef Francis Blais, promises a warm, homey Parisian bistro experience. The menu blends classics such as sole meuniere and pepper steak with seasonal rotating dishes, plus a decade-long wine cellar led by sommelier Alexis Demers.
Benjamin Steakhouse Parisien arrives in Montreal in November 2025, blending Parisian brasserie charm with the city's vibrant energy. A two-level venue with a summer terrace, it pairs leather, wood, velvet and metal in a warm, design-forward setting, serving on-site dry-aged meats and Quebec-sourced seasonal sides from breakfast to dinner, by Gray Collection.
Bouillon Albert, opened by The Grinder Group in the former Hachoir space, serves affordable French classics with a twist, from $10 appetizers to $30 mains and under $10 desserts, alongside a varied natural wine list curated by sommelier Jean-Alexandre Boisclair.