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Montreal's snow crab season arrives quietly in spring, offering delicate, slightly sweet meat for a brief window. Some chefs serve it simply with lemon, butter, or house mayo, while others create generous sandwiches or shareable plates. Ephemeral menus invite savoring the moment before it's gone.
After nearly 50 years shaping Montreal's dining scene, Resto Végo will close its iconic Saint-Denis location on July 12, 2026. As Le Commensal's successor, Végo helped democratize vegetarian cuisine long before it gained wide appeal, with the brand continuing at Espace Végo, catering, and an online shop.
Montreal's Bistrot à Franky, the project of chef Francis Blais, promises a warm, homey Parisian bistro experience. The menu blends classics such as sole meuniere and pepper steak with seasonal rotating dishes, plus a decade-long wine cellar led by sommelier Alexis Demers.
Montreal's cafe-buvette scene blends morning coffee with evening apéro, letting you work, lunch, and linger as lights soften. These hybrid spaces invite a fluid, spontaneous rhythm where moments blur from day to night, with cafes transforming into buvettes offering shared plates, natural wines, and warm, unpretentious service.
Montreal comes alive when the Canadiens hit the ice, with bars, pubs and cafés showing every goal on big screens, cold beers in hand, and a buzzing crowd. From cozy cafés to classic pubs, these spots are gathering places on hockey nights for Habs fans to cheer and soak up the season.
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 all-you-can-eat scene spans classic buffets and unlimited menus served at table, from sushi to hot pot, grills to curries, with vegetarian options. Open kitchens and lively atmospheres echo the variety, inviting guests to eat at their own pace and discover new favorites.
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.
Pizza is a universal pleasure in Montreal, perfect for any moment. This guide highlights the city's best pies, from Neapolitan and sourdough crusts to New York style slices, across neighborhoods with craft, flavor, and inviting atmospheres. Discover your next favorite slice.
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.
Montreal now offers an expanding gluten-free dining scene with fully gluten-free menus, bakeries, cafes, and international spots. This guide gathers top gluten-free options across the city, from Cantine Panella and Creperie du Marche to Roll'V and Satu Lagi, so diners with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can dine worry-free.
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.