Trattoria Dell'Arte rises atop Studio St-Denis, offering Italian gastronomy with a contemporary vibe and Quartier Latin views. The menu by Guillaume Lepage and Jordane Urbain features pizzas, antipasti, pastas and classics like tonnarelli cacio e pepe and mezzi paccheri with shrimp and lemon, plus pollo alla parmigiana.
Montreal's waterfront dining scene cools hot summer days, pairing refreshing breezes with delicious terroir cuisine. From Old Port terraces to riverfront spots along the Richelieu and St. Lawrence, these venues fuse water views with seasonal dishes for a relaxing, memorable summer escape.
Montreal comes alive in warm weather with park culture and sun-filled picnics. From Parc La Fontaine to Mount Royal, discover top takeout spots and nearby eateries offering artisanal sandwiches, dumplings, rolls, pizzas, and shareable platters - perfect for a hassle-free park feast.
Terrasse R, atop the Renaissance Montreal, spans two levels with sweeping skyline views, a chic yet welcoming vibe, and flexible private-event spaces for up to 120 guests. Celebrating its 10th anniversary with sunset sessions and tastings, it features Asian-inspired seasonal dishes and new signature cocktails in a vibrant downtown setting.
Gourmet Éh!-Pâté in Villeray brings authentic Haitian cuisine to Montreal, featuring pâté kodé, griot, and grilled goat in a warm, refined Caribbean-inspired setting. Haitian art, tropical photography, an intimate space, and a covered terrace make every visit a welcoming tropical escape with lively events.
Montreal's terrace brunch scene comes alive with spring warmth, as sunny patios welcome locals for a tasty, relaxed meal. This curated list showcases spots from Mile End to Plateau, offering classic breakfasts and creative bites on sunlit patios, perfect to celebrate the season in style.
Prezze Mollo in Mile End opens its first summer terrace, inviting a relaxed outdoor vibe. Enjoy easy-drinking wines by the glass and seasonal dishes, crudos, carpaccios, tartares, charcuterie, oysters, fresh pasta, grilled meats, gelati and affogati. Pasta e Vino returns all summer on Tue/Wed with cacio e pepe in a parmesan wheel and wine for $29; no reservations.
Montreal summer begins the moment someone sends 'rooftop tonight?', turning indoor seating into a distant memory. Rooftops across the city become social ecosystems, from polished Old Montreal venues to lively downtown spots, offering skyline views, sunset cocktails, oysters and long nights powered by DJs. These spaces define Montreal's summer.
Le Balcon's summer terrace returns May 21 in downtown Montreal, fronting St-James Church on Sainte-Catherine. The outdoor space in the Quartier des spectacles hosts live music all summer, Tuesday to Saturday, with jazz cabaret, soul, Motown, disco, and Latin nights, plus a refreshed tapas menu, creative cocktails, and, from 2026, private events and group reservations.
Terrasse Alizé opens for summer at the Humaniti complex, daily 12pm to 11pm. In downtown Montreal, the rooftop offers a Mediterranean inspired menu, signature cocktails and a lively music program, with fresh shareable dishes and seasonal beverages, plus evening plates such as beef bavette, Cornish hen and lobster, and themed nights like Nuits d'Arabie and Nuits Latines.
Muze Lounge & Terrasse returns for summer with Mediterranean inspired cuisine, vibrant entertainment and a rooftop view over downtown Montreal. Located on the 5th floor of Hotel HONEYROSE, the partially covered terrace hosts themed events and a sun driven menu, with Oysters & Bubbles, BBQ nights and Lobster & Champagne, making Muze a must visit for after work and summer nights.
Terrasse Belvu returns to the Marriott Montréal Château Champlain for summer, opening May 13. Open daily 11:30am to 11pm, this terrace offers a bright Mediterranean vibe, views and a DJ atmosphere for lunch or evenings. Chef Nicolas You serves fresh, shareable Mediterranean dishes like grilled sea bass and calamari, with Spritzes and wines.
Discover Montreal's best views at top restaurants from downtown to Old Montreal and along the waterways. Enjoy delicious food, crafted cocktails, and rooftop terraces with river and city panoramas, perfect for friends, dates, or family outings in the Greater Montreal area.
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.
Located in the lobby of Hôtel HONEYROSE Montréal, Commodore welcomes autumn in Montreal with a vintage-inspired dining room and inviting terrace, serving local ingredients that balance classic flavors with modern touches. Weekends bring brunch, while lunches offer lighter options and dinners feature a curated French and local wine list.
Maison Grinder is a 15-room boutique hotel in a Griffintown heritage building, blending unique rooms with natural materials and refined hospitality from Andréanne Guillemette, with Makro and Grinder downstairs and a forthcoming 2,000-square-foot rooftop bar and lounge offering panoramic downtown views and shared plates.
Stella Brasserie Italienne opens in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, expanding beyond pizza to an Italian brasserie with fresh pasta, tartares, grilled meats and artisanal pizzas. Crafted by chef Alessandro Bleve, the Esplanade Tranquille venue on Sainte-Catherine Street seats 120 indoors and 40 on the terrace, a pre or post-show stop.
3 Amigos turns Montreal terraces into tropical getaways across eight locations, where margaritas, shareable fajitas and nachos fuel vibrant group dining, blending authentic Mexican warmth with each neighborhood's personality from downtown to Laval and beyond.
Hidden gem on the Plateau, Cafécito sits on the second floor above Ibéricos on Saint-Denis, a warm Spanish café in Montreal offering quality coffee, tapas and Iberian sandwiches with fast-casual service and a cozy space to work or relax, plus churros and croquetas with wine and Estrella beer.