Celebrate summer and the pedestrian season on Verdun Beach and Verdun Beef's terrace this June 21. Enjoy Lieux communs wine tastings, fresh Nordic shrimp rolls, and a festive atmosphere in the heart of Verdun. The perfect spot to enjoy the sun, celebrate Father's Day, and relax outdoors.
Located in Beloeil, Le Coureur des Bois is a world-renowned gastronomic destination. Recently awarded Gold Star Best Long List at the 2026 Star Wine List of the Year, the restaurant features 5,300 wine references and refined, terroir-inspired cuisine by chefs Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Eric Fortin.
Renoir Restaurant at Sofitel Montreal on Sherbrooke unveils a refined downtown terrace for summer, with renovated spaces, attentive hospitality, and seasonal canapés by Chef Olivier Perret. Highlights include oysters, foie gras, beef tartare, and praline chocolate cake with passion fruit pavlova, paired with NINI Cocktail Lounge.
Cantine Cantine on Avenue Duluth opens a walk-up counter celebrating Quebec's casse-croûte culture, with classic cantine favorites and seasonal seafood like oysters, lobster and fiddleheads. Enjoy hot dogs, poutine, and bites at a picnic table, with house-made sodas, Quebec wines and ciders, and Zab Café coffee.
Discover Buvette des Floralies, a new culinary destination at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Located in the Floralies Gardens on Île Notre-Dame, it offers seasonal food, picnic baskets, and cultural programming in a scenic, relaxing setting perfect for a summer escape in the heart of Montreal.
Bivouac Terrace kicks off a refreshed summer with a redesigned immersive setting inspired by Quebec's outdoors, a vibrant weekly events lineup, and a seasonal menu from local producers. Created with Indee Design, the space features natural textures, a cedar canoe by Canots Rheaume, and the iconic Bivouac shelter, with chef Xavier Dahan highlighting Quebec ingredients in tuna tartare and maple pouding chomeur, plus DJ nights, Pilates, Sunday BBQs, oyster specials, and lunch options in Quartier des Spectacles.
Donata marks its first anniversary with a pizza party on Saturday, June 13, at noon, at Supermarché PA on Avenue du Parc, joined by Corner Pizza, known for pop-ups and collaborations. Chef Danny Smiles will serve pizza by the slice with the Corner Pizza team in a festive, community-minded setting, with proceeds to the Smiles for Kids Foundation.
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.
Jean-Talon Market's pedestrian zone runs June 4 to October 11, Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, with Les Survenants animating the space for safe gatherings, terraces and local products. Free weekend activities include kids' culinary workshops, fermentation, urban agriculture and watercolor. Registration may be required; The Great Day of Little Entrepreneurs on June 6, 10am-3pm.
FineFineFine Café in Montreal blends Australian-inspired cafe culture with custom craft design. Roasted Australian beans define its identity, while bespoke decor and handmade fixtures create a warm, cohesive space. The menu is simple but deliberate: three potato-bread sandwiches and a pear-arugula-Parmesan salad, with in-house prep.
Montreal Chinatown institution Dobe & Andy opens a new counter at Time Out Market Montréal in the Eaton Centre, bringing Cantonese barbecue to downtown. For four decades the family-run kitchen has served Hong Kong style staples like Char Siu, crispy roast pork belly, lacquered duck, handmade wontons, Mapo Tofu and Hong Kong milk tea, now reaching a wider audience.
Neotokyo Nakagin opens a social izakaya in Mile End at 160 Rue St-Viateur E, offering sashimi, share plates, sake and wine in a bold retro-futuristic setting. Led by Yann Levy, the project blends concrete textures, green leather banquettes and neon with cyberpunk hints, plus a large covered terrace and plans for a konbini market and a hidden speakeasy.
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.
Osteria Berto brings a new Italian address to Villeray, led by chef Riccardo Bertolino and sommelier Isabel Bordeleau. Expect generous, refined, and highly convivial cuisine, homemade pasta, shareable plates, beautiful ingredients, and a globally curated wine list, all served in a warm, neighborhood friendly setting.
La Cave du Parapluie in Montreal is a beloved neighbourhood spot for great food, wine, and a relaxing escape from the day. The family expanded with La Cave next door, and this summer lunch service opens Thursdays and Fridays, offering table d'hote menus, daily specials, wine, beer, a terrace, and no reservations for a lively noon break.
Kitano Shokudo hosts A4, the first collaboration from four Montreal graduates Leo, Felix, Mirko and Philip. On May 16-17, a spring seven-course menu blends local Quebec produce, foraged wild garlic, and global influences, celebrating cooking together; both evenings are sold out.
Les Enfants Terribles at 3 Place Ville Marie in Montreal invites you to the seasonal return of a classic: Gaspésie lobster served with garlic butter, crispy fries and coleslaw. Enjoy terrace lunches or dinners with a city view this spring; limited quantities mean reserve your table soon.
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.