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12 Spots
Balam, the latest Mexican restaurant at Royalmount from La Catrina, opened Sept 13 as a 2,500-square-foot, 75-seat space with a 70-seat terrace. Chef David Melo Rubio blends authentic Mexican flavors with a Montreal twist, featuring a smoker, handmade tortillas, and Nectar & Mixologie cocktails in a Tulum-inspired setting with weekend DJs.
Discover Montreal's hidden Asian soups beyond pho and ramen, from Thai coconut bowls to spicy Korean broths and Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese classics. Local chefs reimagine traditional recipes, offering bold and subtle flavors in welcoming spots that celebrate Asia's rich culinary traditions.
Discover Montreal's most indulgent cupcakes, from classic vanilla and chocolate to bold flavors like lavender, matcha, salted caramel and pina colada. Explore artisanal bakeries offering vegan and gluten-free options, customizable designs, and desserts that pair beauty with flavor for any celebration.
Discover Montreal's best curries across Indian, Thai, Japanese and Caribbean traditions, from fiery vindaloo and butter chicken to fragrant massaman, katsu curry and goat curry with Creole spice, with top spots and must-try dishes guiding your flavorful curry journey.
Explore lunch at Restaurant h3 in downtown Montreal, where a rotating two-week menu keeps things fresh, open Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, with a two-course table d'hôte that blends fine dining and a welcoming vibe, featuring wine-paired courses and two desserts that change every two weeks.
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.
The former Boris Bistro at 465 McGill Street becomes Romies, a modern American bistro by Alexandre Cohen and Raegan Steinberg, with an industrial-vintage interior by Annika Krausz, a chic bar and courtyard, a curated wine list, and a menu from beef tartare to filet mignon, ideal for date nights or gathering with friends.
Les Vieilles Portes in Saint-Sauveur reopens under A5 Hospitality in the 1880 Victorian house, led by Kevin Latrem and Samuel Paradis-Tremblay. Expect 'fun dining' French cuisine using Quebec and Canadian products, weekend brunches from mid-July, an open kitchen, a 75-guest terrace, and Amlyne Philipps' chic European Alpine design.
Yves Lowe, rising from his first kitchen jobs to Corporate Chef of the CH Group, now leads Bell Centre dining with high-volume expertise, local sourcing, and fresh concepts, elevating Mythik1909, 9-4-10 Steakhouse, Canti Osteria & Bar, and Bazarette for shows and games.
EAST in downtown Montreal blends authentic Asian flavors with a modern 1930s Shanghai vibe, offering Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean dishes, with cocktails inspired by Old Shanghai, set near Place Ville-Marie; notable events include Old Shanghai evenings and $1 oysters on Saturdays.
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.
Toujours Mikes opens a new Saint-Sauveur location at 110 Avenue Guindon with 75 seats and a summer terrace, serving breakfast from June and lunch and dinner daily with dine-in, delivery and takeaway. Signature submarines, mozzarella-stuffed dough and pasta mix comfort with plant-based options, seasonal dishes and local partnerships, showcasing growth.
Jack Saloon now operates 9 locations with two new spots on Crescent Street in Montreal and in Saint-Jérôme, delivering a new western image and expanded dining options. The Crescent Street site, housed in the former Thursday's, features stone walls and a spacious terrace, while Saint-Jérôme sits near the CEGEP in the former Bistro d'en Face.
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.
Lana's Bistro et Bar à Vin in Terrebonne blends seasonal, house-made dishes with a curated wine list in a warm, family atmosphere. Co-owned by Sarah, Andréanne, and Chef Ali, it offers fresh local fare, private event spaces, live music nights, and a welcoming terrace for up to 70 guests.
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.
Discover Montreal's English afternoon tea scene, with venues from Rosélys at Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth to Paparmane, Le Bar à Beurre, and the Ritz-Carlton Cour des Palmiers, offering fine teas, sandwiches, scones and pastries for birthdays, celebrations, or a relaxing moment with friends or loved ones.
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.
Restaurant L'Osso in Little Italy, Montreal, serves refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine led by Chef Renato Ferrante, renowned for Osso Bucco and house-made pasta, paired with a curated wine and cocktail program; an intimate 60-seat venue ideal for romantic dinners, business meals, and private events.