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.
North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 debuts a regional ranking for the US, Canada, and select Caribbean islands, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. A 300-expert panel will vote on The Best Restaurant in North America 2025, with a live awards ceremony announced later this year, spotlighting diverse regional flavors.
Les Chefs! returns for its 14th season on ICI Radio-Canada Télé, premiering April 8, 2025, airing Tuesdays, as new chefs mentored by Colombe St-Pierre and judged by Jean-Luc Boulay, Isabelle Deschamps Plante, Normand Laprise and Pasquale Vari compete for culinary glory, hosted by Elyse Marquis.
Labonté de la Pomme invites you to celebrate sugar season with a reinvented gourmet experience: revisited recipes, ciders, and activities in a setting, with four ways to enjoy: dining room with elevated traditional or maple-inspired menus, a bistro counter and winter terrace, a winter picnic with Oka cheese fondue, and a takeout box.
Time Out Market Montreal marks five years with the 'There Is No Fame Without Love' campaign, honoring Montreal's culinary and artistic talent through exclusive dishes, immersive art, DJ sets, and culture-forward workshops and programming.
Montreal Eaton Centre unveils a revamped dining scene in the tunnel with a new food hall opening by fall 2026, blending innovative design with diverse concepts from familiar brands and new eateries. The space complements Time Out Market and Restaurant du 9e, offering a modern, sustainable setting for gatherings with colleagues and friends.
Saint-Lambert welcomes Les Assoiffés Smokehouse, a new smoked meat concept launched January 16. Co-owner Ron Weiser says it is a culinary destination that elevates the South Shore dining scene. Dishes include smoked brisket, ribs, and hot-smoked salmon with wines, craft beers, and bourbons. Reservations at lesassoiffes.com or (450) 671-8901.
Alchimiste Microbrewery of Joliette debuts two gluten-free beers for Dry January: a 100% grain, millet- and buckwheat-based beer with no added syrup, and a gluten-free, alcohol-free blonde. With 23 years of experience, the brewery leads Quebec's alt-beer scene from its Joliette site with a large terrace and 15 draft lines.
Chanthy Yen, a signature chef at Time Out Market Montréal, won Season 11 of Top Chef Canada, renowned for his Cambodian and Canadian fusion and inventive flavors; the market celebrates this exceptional talent, with Season 11 streaming on STACKTV.
PIZZÉRIA NO.900 ranks 43rd among the World's Best Artisan Pizza Chains, the only Canadian entrant, marking its role as a pioneer in Canada's pizza scene; AVPN certified since 2021, it embodies Neapolitan pizza excellence and authenticity.
Fall brunches return at Restaurant L'Elan, Golf Le Parcours du Cerf, starting October 27, 2024, with a gourmet spread of cold and hot stations, homemade mignardises and desserts. A warm Sunday rendezvous to start your fall season. Adults $35, children $20. Reservations: (450) 468-1142 or restaurantlelan.ca.
Oxford Café marks 80 years in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, famed for a warm atmosphere and hearty homemade dishes. Since 1997, owners Gity Pour and Chef Mohammad Salgooghian have kept the original charm while adding a personal twist, with homemade pancakes and benedict sauce that keep regulars coming back.
Zama is a Maya-inspired supper club on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal opening November 23, 2024, blending gastronomy with immersive ambiance. A Funktion-One sound system delivers Afro-House, Latin, and hip-hop as sculptures and natural materials fuse authenticity with modern luxury for unforgettable evenings.
Air Canada ranks three Montreal restaurants among Canada's best new spots, with Sabayon earning Dish of the Year, Maison de Soma winning Best Cocktail, Best View and Best Bathroom, and Parapluie named Best Kitchen View, underscoring Montreal's creative, ingredient-driven dining and its status as a top Canadian culinary destination.
Brunch is back at Lloyd restaurant starting November 9th, served Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2:30pm. For $49, enjoy a gourmet buffet with sweet and savory dishes prepared by Kevin Mougin and his team, plus Lloyd's creative cocktails that elevate the brunch experience. Reserve here for a memorable weekend feast.
LOV restaurants in DIX30, Centropolis and Old Montreal unveil a fall-winter menu by Ian Perreault, adding vegetarian dishes to their vegan staples. Highlights include mozzarella-stuffed arancini, meat-free carbonara, onion soup in red wine broth, and a cheese fondue, plus brunch options. Prices cut 10-20% to ease inflation.
Capisco blends Italian and Peruvian cuisine in Old Montreal on Saint-Paul Street, delivering a chic yet relaxed dining experience with a bold menu, from carbonara with aji amarillo to gnocchi and huancaina beef short ribs, plus a curated wine list and signature cocktails by Joseph David.
Bouillon Albert, opened by The Grinder Group in the former Hachoir space, serves affordable French classics with a twist, from $10 appetizers to $30 mains and under $10 desserts, alongside a varied natural wine list curated by sommelier Jean-Alexandre Boisclair.