Montreal's Damas redefines brunch with a sharing, prix-fixe menu inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, from honey-roasted carrots with labneh to shakshuka, Pistachio-Crusted Kibbeh Nayyeh, lamb casserole, grilled halloumi, and signature pistachio drinks; brunch Saturdays-Sundays 10am-2:30pm.
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.
Poppi unveils Root Beer in Canada, delivering a creamy vanilla and caramel-spiced soda with only 5 g of sugar, 30 calories, and no caffeine. Enjoy it chilled or as a float with vanilla ice cream; made with real fruit juice and apple cider vinegar, Poppi beverages are now available at retailers across Canada.
Les Jardins du Monarque, by Richard and Jérémie Bastien, brings their Monarque and Le Mitoyen heritage to Sainte-Dorothée with 1.7 acres of self-sufficient, bio-intensive farming, three heated greenhouses, and 40+ crops, delivering local, organic year-round produce within 30 km that directly influences restaurant menus.
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.
Autumn arrives at Paparmane with a seasonal menu by executive chef Yoann Bouyer, featuring warm bites like a moist pumpkin cake, double-baked apple tartlet, butternut squash crostini, and a Philly-inspired little sandwich, plus an Autumn Flavors take-out box for home. Reservations open in Old Montreal.
Jatoba brings back lunches from September 16 with a $55 Express Menu, Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm in downtown. Enjoy miso soup or salad, then choose from six dishes or a smaller a la carte lineup featuring signature grills and seafood, all in a refined, fast-elegant setting blending heritage and modernity.
PREZZE MOLLO in Mile-End expands from quick Italian lunches to a dinner service from Sept 2, 2025, with a festive menu including oysters, crudos, sharing plates and prime rib, while keeping signature fresh pasta; weekends offer private event space for up to 55 seated or 150 cocktail guests.
Dine early and head out later with Le Pois Penche's Arts & Entertainment menu, featuring Parisian brasserie favorites such as French onion soup, escargots, moules frites, and duck confit. Available daily for arrivals from 5pm to 5:45pm, perfect before exploring Montreal's nightlife, two courses for $49 per person.
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.
Time Out Market Montréal unveils its first signature mocktail menu featuring ten original non-alcoholic creations developed with Alambika, elevating drinks beyond juice mixes; signature sips include Tonic Boréale, L'Éden Tropical, Perle des Îles and Chlorofizz, making downtown Montréal a must-visit for high-quality mocktails.
Yans Deli in Montréal, opened by former Joe Beef chef Benji Greenberg, blends Eastern European roots with a modern take on Jewish deli fare. Open from breakfast through late lunch, the in-house menu features comforting classics and refined specialties using local ingredients, plus 'The Joel' tasting brunch for sharing.
Discover KAVA Montréal in Griffintown, a refined Mediterranean restaurant with 120 indoor seats and 60 on a bright terrace for brunch through dinner. Chef Keren JL brings ingredient-driven flavors inspired by travel, with décor by Pero Studio that evokes festive coastal Mediterranean living and shared culture.
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.
La Buvette du Dep launches its nine-course tasting menu Les délices du Québec, celebrating the province's iconic sweet and savory dishes such as tourtière, pâté chinois, smoked meat sandwich and a maple dessert trio, available daily from 4pm at Griffintown and Le Plateau for $55, with a $25 wine pairing and reservations via OpenTable.
Explore local spirits this summer with Distilleries du Québec, visiting over 50 distilleries across province for pride and unique products. A limited-edition cocktail shaker at select locations holds a golden ticket for a gourmet getaway for two in the Québec City region. Plan tastings with Route des distilleries, free online tool.
Dalmata Gelateria opens in Mile-End from chef Danny Smiles, creator of Violon, named among Canada's Best New Restaurants in 2025. Artisanal, house-made gelatos and ice cream with Italian classics, seasonal flavours, and creative twists, plus take-home tubs for summer scoops.
Les Filles Fattoush opens its first permanent boutique at Montreal's Jean-Talon Market, offering year-round Syrian cuisine, warm mezzes, spreads, baklava, hot pita chips, Turkish coffee, and Syrian groceries while empowering recently arrived women. BYO containers for take-out; summer terrace; a growing Middle Eastern culinary hub.
Renoir unveils its summer terrace in partnership with Champagne Pommery at Sofitel Montreal Le Carre Dore, with exclusive Canadian access to Apanage Brut and Apanage 1874. Chef Olivier Perret blends French gastronomy with Quebec ingredients, offering a seasonal menu, Sunday brunch, Oyster & Champagne Tuesdays, and NINI cocktails.
Experience Montreal's International des Feux Loto-Québec from the river with Croisières AML. Enjoy front-row fireworks views with dinner on the St. Lawrence, departing the Old Port under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Three river packages include five-course meals, live music, onboard soundtrack and VIP access.