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.
Caf'Conc' reopens mid-April 2026 at the Marriott Montréal Château Champlain with 40+ shows by nearly 100 artists, including Martine St-Clair and Rita Baga. Refurbished with modern acoustics and a cabaret vibe, it blends comedy, cabaret and music while honoring past icons, and features bilingual nights, the Cabaret led by Rita Baga, and the Celebrities series.
Les Cavistes in Ahuntsic celebrates 15 years of warm French cuisine and a dynamic wine program, with a 120-seat dining room, 50-seat terrace, and private rooms. A changing menu pairs with classic and organic wines, 100+ tastings, a wine club, and two sister spots, Cerise and Chez Cécile Rôtisserie, in north Montreal.
Sugar season returns to Les Enfants Terribles with a maple Quebec menu by Chef Christian Uhoda, featuring grands-pères in maple syrup, a lumberjack brunch and hay-braised ham, all under Time to sweeten your palate. A city sugar shack experience for families and foodies, plus an online take-home sugar shack basket with in-restaurant pickup.
Ben & Florentine teams with Nutterie, Montreal-based, to debut a spring menu featuring maple pecans and maple butter, adding crunch to four brunch dishes, including banana, pecan and bacon pancakes with maple whipped cream. Each child's meal supports Fondation Olo with 50 cents donated, available through April 13 while supplies last.
The Legendary Peel Pub Montreal is returning downtown after a sudden closure, reopening at 1196 Peel Street for St. Patrick's Day with new investors reviving a 60-year legacy and a 2026 refresh, offering wings, pizza and burgers, a fresh menu and 24 draft beers, plus wider sports coverage featuring soccer and classic North American games.
Montreal Eaton Centre unveils Les Terrasses, a redesigned downtown dining space with 12 fast casual counters, honoring local heritage while expanding its culinary mix. Phase 1 features Thai Express, Subway, A&W, Poke Monstre, Jugo Juice and Edo Japon; Phase 2 arrives Fall 2026, adding more brands to create a sustainable, social hub in the city.