Best Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants in Outremont (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Chez Lévêque - Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants in Outremont

Outremont, Mile-End

Mentioned in: Montreal's Best French Restaurants for an Authentic Experience Our Outremont Food Guide: Where to Eat, Drink, and Grab a Sweet Treat View More

Review Summary

Chez Lévêque is a long-standing Montreal French bistro with a warm, intimate atmosphere and generally strong value for money. The menu centers on classic French dishes, including house-made charcuterie and terrines, seafood, moules farcies, and hearty mains such as onglet and veal, with many dishes cited as delicious and well prepared and the wine list noted as deep and well matched. Service is repeatedly praised as professional and attentive, making guests feel welcome, though a few reviews mention crowded dining rooms, lively noise levels, or moments of formal or brisk service. Several diners highlight standout items like escargots, bouillabaisse, cod, tarte tatin, and desserts, while a small number note misses such as a less favored pasta dish or an imperfect course. The restaurant is described as an institution open for years, offering lunch and prix fixe options that make refined French cooking accessible, and many visitors say they look forward to returning for familiar favorites and a reliable dining experience.View restaurant profile

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Damas

Creative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space with a plant-trimmed terrace.

Opens Today at 11 am

(914)

Outremont

Syrian Middle Eastern Mediterranean Creative

Mentioned in: Make Your Special Occasions Tasty Every Time at These Montreal Fine Dining Establishments The 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Montreal for Valentine's Day 2026 View More

Review Summary

Damas earns widespread praise for its refined Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine, with a wide mezze spread, standout lamb dishes, octopus, and a balanced mix of bold and subtle flavors that many describe as deeply satisfying. The presentations are often praised as beautiful, ingredients high quality, and the open kitchen and warm ambiance add to a special night out. Service is repeatedly lauded as professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff guiding guests through the menu and wine or cocktails, though a few experiences mention slow pacing during busy times or inconsistent timing. The tasting menu and wine pairing are a highlight for many, offering generous portions and a cohesive culinary journey, while others feel the price point is high for the portions or that some dishes do not justify the cost. Brunch is also highlighted as a good value and a way to sample the kitchen, while some reviews note that the atmosphere can be loud or the room crowded. Overall, Damas is regarded as a top Montreal dining destination for rich flavors, elegant service, and a memorable, if premium, dining experience.View restaurant profile

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Côba Sushi

Opens Today at 5 pm

(355)

Mile-End, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Sushi Japanese Asian Contemporary/Modern Tapas Grill

Mentioned in: A Guide to Montreal's Must-Try Sushi Restaurants

Review Summary

Reviewers describe Côba Sushi as a standout destination with fresh, creative sushi, high quality ingredients, and masterful presentation. The atmosphere is consistently praised as cozy, romantic, and inviting, with moody lighting and warm service that makes guests feel welcome every time. Staff are generally praised for friendliness and professionalism, and many diners note reliable kitchen execution and thoughtful chef selections. Dishes such as truffle tuna, wagyu, toro, sashimi and inventive rolls are frequently cited as exceptional, with the overall experience described as among the best sushi in Montreal. Value is seen as solid when quality is weighed against price, though a few guests feel portions are small or prices are high for what is served. A minority report slower service or longer waits and occasional variability in pacing, but most reviews emphasize a memorable, high quality dining experience that keeps locals returning.View restaurant profile

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Estiatorio Milos - Montreal

Opens Today at 5:30 pm

(471)

Mile-End, Outremont

Greek Mediterranean

Mentioned in: The Best Spots for Dirty Martinis in Montreal Where to Eat, Drink, and Cheer in Montreal's Mile End View More

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Estiatorio Milos - Montreal is described across reviews as a Montreal institution known for superb, fresh seafood, a refined yet inviting atmosphere, and consistently attentive service, with the Milos special of crispy fried zucchini and eggplant often cited as a standout starter alongside octopus, whole Mediterranean fish, and crisp Greek salads where the quality of ingredients shines; while the dining room ambiance and the breadth of seafood options are praised, the price point is repeatedly noted as high and some reviewers question value, though lunch prix fixe is seen by many as good value; a few visits report slower pacing, noisier spaces, or occasional inconsistencies in execution, but overall impressions lean toward a memorable, high-end Greek-Mediterranean experience that remains a top destination for fresh seafood in Montreal.View restaurant profile