Embark on a flavoursome journey with Montreal en Lumière's Gourmet Program presented by Scotia Wealth Management!
This year, as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, an exciting outdoor program awaits, including ice skating trails, DJ stations, thematic activities, and much more. While the outdoor program offers free activities from February 29th to March 10th, don't miss the gourmet program starting on February 22nd and running until March 10th.
Despite the tough selection process for our brunch and Bonnes Tables Air France favourites, this anniversary edition promises even more excitement with an impressive lineup of special guests, including local and international chefs, sommeliers, and renowned culinary experts.
Air France's Finest Tables Must-Tries
Throughout Montreal en Lumière, explore Les Bonnes Tables Air France, offering exclusive gastronomic experiences across the city. These collaborations between local and international chefs, as well as local winemakers, highlight the delights of the Nordic and boreal terroir.
1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, H3C 5L2
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Yves Lowe and Jeremy Charles reunite 25 years later at Mythik, in the Bell Centre, for an exclusive meal during Montreal en Lumière. On March 8 and 9, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy a $120 7-course menu, with optional $75 wine pairings. Chefs from Nordic and Atlantic regions prepare a four-handed dinner, accompanied by stories, memories, and flavours that have shaped their culinary journey.
Note that the evening of March 9 is reserved for ticket holders of the Canadiens vs. Maple Leaf game.
We did an exclusive interview with them to find out more, read our article, here.
6778 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, H2S 3C7
At Ratafia, immerse yourself in a gastronomic feast celebrating female craftsmanship and the power of teamwork from chefs Charlotte Maurin, Héra Schneider, Magie Marier, and Eglantine Rothhut. With special guest chef Stephanie Ogilvie from Hop Scotch Dinner Club, discover an experience where creativity and harmony meet. Enjoy a $100 4-course menu, with the option to pair each dish with selected wines at $55, or opt for the prestige pairing at $90. Join us from March 5 to 6 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. to celebrate cuisine and collaboration.
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, H3B 4A5
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In the intimacy of Rosélys at the Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth, esteemed chefs Edgar Trudeau-Ferrin and Alexandre Vachon from Manoir Hovey present a culinary fusion on February 23. Enjoy a $125 6-course menu, accompanied by wine pairings. A collaboration between two establishments highlighting Quebecois and French flavours, with dishes such as scallops from Îles de la Madeleine with Lac St-Pierre caviar and Gorria chilli, Gabrielle potato gnocchi with Gré des Champs emulsion and local cured ham, as well as duck breast and foie gras from Ferme La Canardière, accompanied by ancient squash, cherries, and almonds.
1065 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, H3G 0B9
Europea welcomes star chef Christian Têtedoie from Lyon, Best Craftsman of France in 1996 and Michelin-starred since 2000, as well as President of the Association of Master Chefs of France, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Montreal en Lumière on February 23rd and 24th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at $150. Enjoy a menu showcasing Têtedoie's refined Lyonnaise cuisine, advocating for sustainable gastronomy.
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1446 Rue Peel, Montréal, H3A 1S8
Ferreira Café offers a gastronomic journey to Costa Nova, Portugal, with Leandro Mota and Leonardo Costa from Canastra do Fidalgo, along with winemaker Carlos Campolargo. The 5-course menu is priced at $140, with optional wine pairing at $95. Available on March 1st from 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM as part of Montreal en Lumière.
3535 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, H2X 3P1
ITHQ Restaurant hosts an exclusive dinner for Air France's 90th anniversary. Taking place on February 23rd and 24th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, the complete package includes a 3-course menu, a glass of champagne, a glass of wine, and coffee or tea, offered at $110. Experience gastronomic elegance with a three-course menu, featuring an appetizer by Pasquale Vari, a main course by Olivier Perret, and a dessert by Paul Peyrat. The 3-course menu showcases dishes like stuffed pancake gratin à l'Amalfitaine, Quebec farm-raised chicken breast in tarragon crust, or squash gratin with pine nuts.
355 Boul. de Maisonneuve O, Montréal, H3A 1L6
Located at the heart of the HONEYROSE hotel, Commodore hosts Thibaut Spiwack, Michelin-starred chef from Anona in Paris, for a gastronomic feast from February 27th to 28th. With a 6-course menu priced at $105, the chef presents bold and eco-conscious cuisine, highlighting French terroirs and favouring local sourcing, such as birch-smoked beef gravlax and crustacean butter béarnaise accompanying Quebec lobster.
1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H5B 1E5
Prepare to be dazzled by an exceptional culinary fusion at Bivouac with the Faux Bergers on March 5th and 6th, starting from $125. Join chefs Émile Tremblay and Sylvain Dervieux, champions of locavorism, along with Chef Xavier Dahan, for a palate-pleasing celebration of Charlevoix's delights. Experience a festival of flavours where love for local products and gastronomic expertise combine to offer an unforgettable taste experience.
Our Must-Visit Brunch Addresses
Conclude your Nuit Blanche with a soothing brunch at one of 25 participating restaurants across Montreal during Brunch en Lumière on March 3rd, 2024.
5308 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montréal, H2T 1S1
Le Caribou Gourmand is offering a special Montréal en Lumière brunch featuring a unique mimosa and a mixed sweet and savoury plate. For $35, enjoy this Quebec gourmet experience in Mile End, on March 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm. French expatriates welcome you to share their love of cooking, blending seasonal ingredients, French roots and Québécois influences in a convivial atmosphere.
1485 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H2X 1Z9
Kamúy is offering the Kanaval Brunch for Montréal en Lumière at $70 on March 3rd from noon to 5 pm. Enjoy a warm and festive experience with an all-you-can-eat brunch hosted by guest chefs Tre Sanderson, Ana Castillo and DJ Manito Nation. Discover the Caribbean flavours of chef Paul Toussaint in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles.
1249 Avenue Bernard O, Montréal, H2V 1V7
Brasserie Bernard is offering a brunch for Montréal en Lumière on March 3rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an upcoming menu ranging from $22 to $24. Located in the Outremont district, this brasserie owned by the Holder brothers offers refined European cuisine in a warm, elegant Parisian setting.
1840 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, H2G 1L6
The renowned Régine Café is hosting a Montréal en Lumière brunch on March 3 from 9 am to 3 pm, offering original dishes from $22 to $30. In a lively, elegant atmosphere, discover homemade delicacies, including the famous flaked ham and French toast with homemade brioche.
From the same owner, Janine will also be taking part in Montréal en Lumière with a special brunch on March 3.
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, H3B 4A5
The Marché Artisans in the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel is offering a Montréal en Lumière brunch on March 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., priced at $39. Discover a convivial buffet highlighting the maple season with a typical Québécois offering. Enjoy a variety of savory and vegetarian dishes and gourmet desserts, inspired by the influences of an urban sugar shack.
1201 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, H3B 2L7
Le Stanley, located in the Le Centre Sheraton Montréal hotel, is offering Sparkling Brunch on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., from $50 to $70. Enjoy decadent dishes, seasonal cocktails and music by DJ Majess. A convivial venue in the heart of the city, ideal for gathering and celebrating.
1050 Rue de la Gauchetiere O, Montréal, H3B 4C9
Restaurant Lloyd in the Marriott Château Champlain Montréal is offering a Montréal en Lumière brunch on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $45. Discover a buffet prepared by chefs Kevin Mougin and Sylvain Vivier, blending tropical flavours and local ingredients. Enjoy the chic, vintage ambiance in the heart of Montreal.
For more information on Montréal en Lumière, click here, and on Air France Finest Tables, click here.
