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.
Lafleur opens its first Laval location at 2520 Curé-Labelle Blvd with 50 seats and two self-service kiosks, marking a milestone in brand innovation and future rollout; Lucie, a 65-year-old employee turned brand icon with 50k TikTok followers, will attend the Influence Création Gala on May 31, 2025 at Place Bell to present the Sport and Fitness award.
Le Coureur des Bois presents a new interior, blending warm wood lines to mirror its culinary identity. Chef-owner Jean-Sébastien Giguère highlights Quebec terroir with tasting menus and à la carte; a 17,000-bottle wine cellar led by sommelier Jean-Simon Rioux-Ranger holds Wine Spectator's Grand Award since 2018, 30 minutes from Montreal.
SOTTO by Soubois opens in downtown Montreal at 1106 De Maisonneuve West, marking 10th anniversary with an elegant Italian dining concept. Led by Chef Nicholas Bramos, the menu serves handmade dishes and slow cooked flavors, plus fresh bread, homemade pasta and crafted cocktails, blending Italian dolce vita with Montreal energy.
Beachclub Pointe-Calumet marks 30 years with a summer 2025 makeover, unveiling a new design, renovated pool, redesigned cabanas, improved access and expanded spaces. Led by Olivier Primeau and Groupe Midway, it ranks among the world's top 20 outdoor clubs and No. 1 in Canada by DJ Mag, North America's largest private beach.
Willies brings a fresh billiards and darts lounge to Montreal's Forum, a 4000-square-foot third-floor venue with eight billiards tables, a darts room and two cocktail bars, in an English pub-inspired setting. From the team behind Montreal Bowling, Willies joins a reinvented Forum for group outings, birthdays and corporate events.
RENOIR reopens at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, unveiling a refined French-Quebec fusion with luminous spaces, a chef's table, and a new NINI cocktail lounge. The menu features classics like foie gras au torchon and gravlax alongside cavatelli with smoked artichokes, truffle risotto, and morels, elevating Montreal dining.
Moxy Montreal Downtown brings an energetic industrial-chic vibe to downtown Montreal with 216 rooms, a stylish restaurant-bar, a 12th-floor indoor pool with a sauna, and vibrant local art, located steps from Old Montreal, Griffintown and the Bell Centre; part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
Montreal earns three spots on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 list (51-100): No.75 Bar Bisou Bisou, No.84 Bar Bello, and No.91 The Coldroom. Bar Bisou Bisou celebrates apéritif culture with sherries and vermouths; Bar Bello is Canada's first low-ABV specialist; The Coldroom is a hidden Old Montreal speakeasy.
India Rosa opens a 6,000 sq ft, 110-seat location on the ground floor of Hôtel Escad at DIX30 in Brossard, expanding from Plateau and Griffintown with modern Indian tapas, exclusive cocktails and DJ nights, plus a weekend fusion brunch by chef Arnaud Glay, and interiors by Pero Studio celebrating Quebec craftsmanship on the South Shore.
Georges St-Pierre teams with Lord's Hot Sauce to launch RUSH and K.O., two fiery, Canadian-made sauces aged in white oak barrels; vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free and fermented for flavor and health benefits, with a limited 2,620-bottle edition honoring GSP's 26-2-0 record.
Les Lauriers Gala 2025 reveals finalists in its 7th edition with strong Montreal representation as voting opens ahead of the May 26 gala at New City Gas, celebrating 17 categories, 5200 submissions, and a jury led by Normand Laprise; a posthumous tribute to Daniel Pinard and a vibrant Quebec culinary showcase.
Mirko D'Agata named Best Pizzaiolo in the World at the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, winning the Neapolitan Pizza category with a marinara for Pizzéria NO.900. Fiodar Huminski earned 3rd in Traditional American Pizza, elevating Quebec's artisanal pizza reputation for NO.900 across 32 locations.
Phillips Bar opens March 27 in downtown Montreal, a refined Japanese pub by Jatoba's team, with teishoku dishes, makis and hand rolls made before guests, plus baby back ribs, chicken thighs and tartares with chicken and salmon skin chips. A sake and wine bar complements a mid-century setting with 80 seats on the main floor, 22-seat bar and private lounges for groups up to 50.
Atwater Market is ranked the 2nd best market in the world by Lonely Planet in 2025, and showcases local specialties, artisanal cheeses, and a vibrant atmosphere. A Montreal landmark, it offers fresh produce, canal-side picnics, and the heart of Quebec's culinary scene.