Montreal's Café Gentile brings its Sicilian hospitality to the West Island in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, serving world-class espresso, house-made pastas, and wood-fired Gentile Pizza Parlour fare in a stylish flagship that fuses old-world charm with a bright, modern atmosphere.
BOSSA brings its famous Italian sandwiches to Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, offering bold ingredients, massive portions, and authentic Italian products. From a ready-to-eat counter to specialty groceries, this family-run institution expands to the South Shore for sandwich lovers.
Moghel Tandoori marks its 16th anniversary in Longueuil, celebrating over 15 years of flavorful Indian cuisine. To thank loyal guests, the restaurant offers a 16 percent discount, inviting both longtime fans and first-timers to revisit a classic favorite or discover Moghel Tandoori during this milestone.
La Table Ronde awards four $10,000 grants to Quebec women restaurateurs, closing the first Women Leadership Accelerator cohort. Recipients include Véronique Rivest, Renée Deschenes-O'Hagan, Isabelle Dupuis and Noémie Ducharme. The program provides coaching, workshops and media visibility, with a second cohort planned for winter 2026.
Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec marks 25 years of showcasing Québec terroir at Jean-Talon Market, led by Isabelle Drouin and Simon Beaudoin. With 200+ local producers and a new transactional website, enjoy festive cheeses, meats, ready-to-eat dishes, and Québec wines, ciders, and beers for holiday celebrations.
Montreal en Lumiere 2026 explores A Taste of History: 65 Years of Montreal Gastronomy at the McCord Stewart Museum, pairing nostalgic dishes with today's chefs across 80 restaurants, MICHELIN mentions, and North America's 50 Best list; Indigenous feasts and tastings with Maira Yeo await; book now for a star-studded culinary journey.
Café Magnolia's Enchanted Table delivers a festive gourmet journey this holiday with foie gras torchon on baguette with fig jam, tartiflette, smoked salmon with dill, and cheese and charcuterie boards, Toblerone fondue, sparkling and hot cocktails, mocktails, a Christmas Iced Latte, and year-round brunch 9 am to 2 pm.
Le Fou Fou welcomes three new vendors this month: Mersea, Sacré Bao and Ciccio's. Mersea offers refined seafood from chef Claude Pelletier, with oysters, mussels and a truffle-topped tartare, plus 5 à 7 specials from November 27 including $1 oysters and $18 wine flights. Sacré Bao serves authentic Asian street food by Hanhak Kim, with fluffy bao buns and banh mi, while Ciccio's begins serving on November 18.
Mezcla offers a refined French-Peruvian fine dining experience in Capisco, Old Montreal. Led by chef Marcel Olivier Larrea with David Dumay and David Schmidt, it blends French technique with Peruvian flavors on a tasting menu and cocktail program by Joseph David, featuring razor clam and melon ceviche, papa rellena, and alpaca al carbon.
Le Mansfield, at 2047 Mansfield Street in downtown Montreal, has been revived as a premier events venue blending heritage woodwork, stained glass, and modern AV and lighting. With up to 150 guests for banquets and 300 for cocktail receptions, it hosts weddings, conferences, film shoots, and launches near Dorchester Square.
Zama on Saint-Laurent Boulevard debuts a fusion menu blending Japanese, Mexican and South American flavors, featuring Salmon Tiradito, Chimichurri Lamb Chops and inventive tacos. Cocktails by Maxime Dubé, such as Saffron Sour and Tokyo Mojito, pair with bold design and Funktion-One sound for accessible Montreal nightlife.
RENOIR at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile turns Sunday brunch into a chic, buffet celebration of French gastronomy and Quebec creativity, with seasonal, locally sourced dishes by Executive Chef Olivier Perret and Pastry Chef Paul Peyrat, from Montreal-spiced striploin to reinvented eggs Benedict and RENOIR waffles, in an elegant setting.
Bevo's pizza workshop in Old Montreal lets you craft your own Romapolitan pizza under chef Giovanni Vella. Learn dough stretching, toppings, and wood-fired baking, choosing from monthly classes or private groups. Includes a three-course menu, a drink, and a souvenir apron for $90 per person.
Hiba is a modern cocktail bar on the second floor of Humaniti Montreal, a 2,000-square-foot space offering creative cocktails, mocktails, sake, and shareable izakaya-style dishes by Jean-Sébastien Giguère, with a drink menu of original creations by Mickaël Bouvier and non-alcoholic options, plus live DJs Thu-Sat from 7pm.
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.
Canton celebrates fondue season by giving free broth to Quebec residents named Bouillon, honoring the brand's unofficial ambassadors. Comedian Mathieu Bouillon teams up to spread the word on social media, and eligible Bouillons can visit www.cantoncanada.com/bouillon to claim a free broth coupon while supplies last.
Sofitel Montréal on Sherbrooke Street in Mille Carré Doré blends French elegance with Montreal spirit, unveiling a transformed lobby, the grand Picasso Room, and refined settings at NINI Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant RENOIR. Renovated guest rooms and upgraded event spaces enhance stays and gatherings.
Maison BaultBerri opens in the Quartier Latin inside the Empire boutique at 1275 Berri Street, a cozy forty-seat bistro by Laurent Dagenais and Phil Grisé. Named for the Archambault store, the cafe offers coffee, matcha, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and pastries daily with fresh local ingredients in a relaxed setting designed by Daniel Finkelstein.
Celebrate the holidays at 3 Amigos in Montreal, the go-to choice for group parties and corporate dining with eight locations across Greater Montreal. Enjoy a festive Mexican atmosphere, fresh dishes like fajitas, tacos and quesadillas, shareable platters, vegetarian options, and legendary margaritas for memorable gatherings.
Montreal shines at the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants awards, with five Canadian spots in the top 50 and two special honors: Normand Laprise of Toqué! wins the LaVazza Icon Award and Vanya Filipovic of Mon Lapin takes Best Sommelier, spotlighting the city's award-winning dining.