Montreal's dining scene never slows down, and spring brings a wave of exciting new openings across the city. RestoMontreal's guide highlights the season's hottest new tables.
New Orleans evokes Mardi Gras and jazz, but its cuisine is famous too. Gumbo and jambalaya, rich with the Cajun trinity, offer hearty, aromatic flavors. Montreal serves delicious Louisiana versions, from La Louisiane to Kamúy, letting you savor bayou vibes without traveling far.
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.
New Orleans evokes Mardi Gras and jazz, but its cuisine is famous too. Gumbo and jambalaya, rich with the Cajun trinity, offer hearty, aromatic flavors. Montreal serves delicious Louisiana versions, from La Louisiane to Kamúy, letting you savor bayou vibes without traveling far.
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.
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.
Montreal's pasta scene blends Italian tradition with modern flair, offering handmade pastas from cozy trattorias to chic eateries, crafted with local ingredients and classic techniques, with dishes like tagliatelle bolognese, gnocchi cacio e pepe, and inventive twists.
Montreal's brunch scene serves shakshouka in many styles - from classic to spicy with merguez - paired with bread, coffee or a mimosa. A Maghreb origin dish of tomatoes, peppers, onions and poached eggs, it's become a city brunch staple across spots like Darna Bistroquet, Piel Canela, Bar Le Sparrow and Arthurs Nosh Bar.
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.
Explore Montreal's unmissable Easter brunches, from lavish Provencal lamb and seafood buffets to live piano and family-friendly feasts across top restaurants. Find seasonal menus, festive cocktails and springtime flavors in the city's best brunch spots this Easter weekend.
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.
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.
Montreal's Dirty Martini scene embraces a bold, olive-forward brine profile across chic bars citywide, where ice-cold, well-balanced cocktails take the spotlight. From Palma and Yoko Luna to 40 Westt, Rib'N Reef, Milos and Maison Boulud, top spots pair premium olive brine like OLV007 with quality spirits for a crisp, punchy finish.