RestoMontréal highlights May 2026's favourite discoveries, from sunny weekends spent outdoors, lively restaurant openings and events, and cozy indoor escapes when the weather didn’t cooperate. Even on the greyest days, the city never really slows down.
With Easter near, Montreal keeps the Italian colomba tradition alive: a delicate dove-shaped brioche that heralds spring and togetherness. Find classic and inventive colombas at Viva Panettone, La Baia dei Formaggi, and La Fruiterie Milano across the city.
Montreal turns Tuesdays into foodie nights, with spots like Knuckles Cantine & Vins offering all-you-can-eat cacio e pepe for 20$, Prezzemollo serving pasta e vino in a parmesan wheel for 29$, Verdun Beach's three-course sharing menu for 35$ per person, and other tasty midweek deals.
Montreal's tapas scene blends Spanish classics with bold fusions, turning shared plates into memorable evenings. From croquetas and patatas bravas to paellas and Peruvian-Japanese twists, these tapas spots invite lingering conversations and new flavors at Ibéricos, Boqueria, Nikkei MTL, Le Bureau Bar Tapas and more.
Montreal's buvettes and wine bars foster sharing and good times across neighborhoods, from Buvette Chez Simone and June Buvette to Bar Henrietta and Annette Bar a Vin, with seasonal small plates, thoughtfully curated wine lists, and a welcoming vibe for any occasion on the North Shore and South Shore.
Discover Montreal's best sangrias, from traditional red and white to rosé and flavoured infusions, served by the glass, pitcher, or mason jar. This guide highlights vibrant venues, seasonal twists, and perfect pairings with tapas, tacos, and Mediterranean bites for a refreshing summer experience.
Maison de Soma in the Laurentians blends farm-fresh terroir with sustainable dining, offering on-site ingredients, a seasonal tasting menu, and a wood-fired, garden-to-table experience on 600 acres as a Gourmet Tourism Award finalist. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it features compostable packaging and an enhanced outdoor buvette with evolving menus.
Share Your Plate Foundation raises funds with Racine Croisée to deliver restaurant-catered meals to underprivileged individuals, uniting Natacha Eats, Alessandro, and Michael of Mangiabeneboys; RestoMontreal supports the effort to spread generosity and ensure an early December meal at the Racine Croisée food bank.