Cafe Milano opens its newest location in Brossard on April 9, 2026, expanding a Montreal culinary staple since 1971 to the South Shore. Expect authentic Italian espresso, the Milano Special steak sandwiches, and fresh cannoli and pastries in a warm, welcoming Little Italy atmosphere for coffee, bites, or a game night.
For three decades, Maestro SVP defined Montreal's oyster bar scene on Saint-Laurent and Prince-Arthur. Since 1992, it blended jazz, oysters, and poutine, led by Ilene Polansky, whose hospitality turned a dining room into a sanctuary. Closing signals a retirement and a shifting economy, ending a piece of culinary history.
Restaurant Calvi launches a new Sunday brunch in Laval, from 10:30am to 2pm, delivering a refined dining experience with attentive service. To celebrate, the first 40 customers on Sundays April 12, 19 and 26 receive 50% off; reservations at www.restaurantcalvi.com; not valid for private dining rooms; space is limited.
Located at the Quai de l’Horloge, Plural is one of Canada’s largest contemporary art fairs, celebrating current artistic practices. Here’s a selection of spots to grab lunch in the Old Port before or after your visit to the exhibition.
Montreal's dessert scene crowns pistachio as the star of 2025 and 2026, moving from a supporting note to the main attraction with creamy pistachio desserts, knafeh textures and ultra viral chocolate creations. Explore the most viral pistachio desserts in the city and where to taste them.
Starting April 1st, Le Moliere Brasserie Francaise brings its Cornouaille chicken to your home via Uber Eats for takeout or delivery. Brined three days and roasted two hours, it yields tender meat with crispy skin and rich flavor. Available Tue-Sun in half ($30) or whole ($40) with porcini sauce and fries; limited quantities in insulated, branded boxes.
With Easter near, Montreal keeps the Italian colomba tradition alive: a delicate dove-shaped brioche that heralds spring and togetherness. Find classic and inventive colombas at Viva Panettone, La Baia dei Formaggi, and La Fruiterie Milano across the city.
Montreal turns Tuesdays into foodie nights, with spots like Knuckles Cantine & Vins offering all-you-can-eat cacio e pepe for 20$, Prezzemollo serving pasta e vino in a parmesan wheel for 29$, Verdun Beach's three-course sharing menu for 35$ per person, and other tasty midweek deals.
With Easter near, discover Montreal's best spots for chocolates to treat yourself, wow at brunch, or spoil the little ones, including Lecavalier Petrone's artful creations in Pointe-Saint-Charles, Chocolats de Chloe Inc., and ERNESTINE's colorful, handcrafted chocolates across Quebec.
Quebec ice cider, made from naturally frozen apples, offers a fresh and complex profile. Enjoy it at brunch or as an aperitif, in cocktails like Ice Mule or Nordic Cosmo, and with foie gras, cheeses, or fruity desserts. IGP-certified options are at the SAQ from Domaine Lafrance, Pinnacle, and Neige, with local cideries selling direct.
Montreal Bungee reopens on April 18 with night jumps, extended hours to 10pm from June 1, and a new Tiki Bar in the Old Port. On Saturdays, jumpers can enjoy stunning views of the Loto-Québec fireworks for a unique nighttime thrill, while friends and family watch from Quai des Convoyeurs and soak in the summer vibe.
Indulge in a must-visit gourmet pop-up this Saturday by Roxy Focaccia x Antonietta at 387 Rue Saint-Zotique E., Montreal, H2S 1L8. Savor zeppole di San Giuseppe, pre-orders open now for picks from this weekend crowd-favorite, starting at 12:30 PM.
Ferreira Café has reopened in downtown Montreal after a three-week renovation, unveiling a refreshed dining room and a new private lounge for events and business gatherings, while preserving its refined Portuguese cuisine, attentive service, and elegant ambiance as it nears its 30th anniversary.
Viva panettone teams up with Dario Bivona to reinvent Colomba as Colombisu, a soft, airy bird-shaped Easter cake infused with coffee, cream and candied oranges. The Easter collection includes traditional, chocolate and Colombisu Colombe, plus Le Choccottone and Le Bec Sucré, with four gourmet variations like Colombisù and Colomba-Tiramisu Colombelle; buy on the Viva panettone site or at partner locations.
Finalists for the Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise 2026 span 17 categories with more than 100 contenders, highlighting Quebec’s farm-to-table talent. Winners will be announced May 4 at Théâtre Pierre-Mercure and Cabaret St-Denis in Montréal, with tickets available for the gala.
Arthur's Dinette opens in NDG on Monkland Ave, bringing the beloved cottage cheese pancakes and comfort classics from Arthur's Nosh Bar to a warm, neighborhood dinette meets bistro setting. Sister to Saint-Henri's favorite, it offers brunch, coffee, and evening plates as a welcoming community gathering spot led by Raegan Steinberg and Alex Cohen.
Québec-based family business 1001 Fondues launches its Chocolate Fondue Collection, the second Chic! line, with three flavors: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Sweet Clover, and White Chocolate with Maple Syrup. Each fondue is made from real ganache using Québec cream, locally grown sweet clover, and 100% Québec maple syrup.