French Restaurants in Old Montreal

Explore charming French restaurants in Old Montreal where cobblestone lanes meet the river, serving classic bistro fare, refined terroir-driven menus, and intimate rooms that evoke Parisian flair. Explore 29 local dining options, sorted by relevance.

Bonaparte

Located in Hotel Bonaparte

Opens Today at 5:30 pm

4.5(472)

Old Montreal

French Tartare Seafood/Fish Gluten-free Options

Mentioned in: Best Hotel and Spa Restaurants in Montreal

Mezcla - French Restaurants in Old Montreal

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Mezcla

French-Peruvian cuisine in Old Montreal

Opens Today at 5:30 pm

5(41)

Old Montreal

French Peruvian

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Toqué!

Montreal gourmet restaurant

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.5(430)

Old Montreal

Market Regional Creative Contemporary/Modern French Tartare

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Le Passé Composé

Gourmet French brunch restaurant located in the Old Port of Montreal

Opens Today at 10 am

4.3(1241)

Old Montreal

Breakfast French Bistro Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Café

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Gaspar Brasserie Française

Located in Auberge du Vieux-Port

Opens Today at 5 pm

4.7(1201)

Old Montreal

French Canadian Bistro Tartare Vegetarian

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L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel

Refined New French cuisine in a chic & restored historic inn with think stone walls.

Opens Today at 5 pm

4.5(267)

Old Montreal

Grill Fondue Seafood/Fish French Tartare Regional

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Modavie

Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.6(1291)

Old Montreal

Bistro Grill French Tartare Mussels Charcuterie

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Chez Delmo

Fish & shellfish offerings in an elegant space with a late-night menu & weekend valet parking.

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.8(261)

Old Montreal, Downtown

French Seafood/Fish Tartare Mussels Regional Grill

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Restaurant Héritaj

A gastronomic journey that combines French elegance with Indian flavors.

Opens Today at 11 am

4.3(158)

Old Montreal

Indian French Fusion

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Osco!

Inspired by the markets of the South of France

May be temporarily closed

4.7(642)

Old Montreal

French Bistro Breakfast Market Grill Tapas

Ateliers & Saveurs

Opens Today at 10 am

4.9(600)

Old Montreal

French Regional Tartare

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Monopole

Opens Today at 8 am

4.8(105)

Old Montreal

Café Bistro French Buvette

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Délices & Rhums

Opens Today at 9 am

4.4(197)

Old Montreal

Bistro French Grill Fusion Tapas Tartare

Cafeterra

Opens Today at 9 am

4.7(621)

Old Montreal

Café Pastries Vegan Options French

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La Sauvagine

Opens Today at 3 pm

4.4(127)

Old Montreal

Bistro French Market Wild Game Tartare Seafood/Fish

212 - Montreal

Opens Tomorrow at 11 pm

4.3(282)

Old Montreal

French Seafood/Fish Grill Tartare Market Salads

Agnus Dei Traiteur

Opens Today at 8 am

3(1)

Old Montreal

French International Tartare

Les Pyrenées

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.4(375)

Old Montreal

Seafood/Fish French Tartare Couscous

Restaurant & Bar Gault

Located in the Hotel Gault Montreal

Opens Today at 8 am

4.4(24)

Old Montreal

Market French Breakfast Tartare

Buvette Nicole

Neighborhood bar

Opens Today at 11 am

4.6(325)

Old Montreal

Bistro French Pasta Buvette

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Bateau-Mouche Souper Croisière

Opens Today at 10:30 am

4.4(584)

Old Montreal

French Market Tartare

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Monarque

Space for an a la carte selection offered in the brewery or a more formal menu in the dining room.

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.6(827)

Old Montreal

Bistro French Tartare

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Le Club Chasse Et Pêche

Romantic lodge setting for Chef Claude Pelletier’s refined Québécois fish & game dishes.

Opens Today at 6 pm

4.7(313)

Old Montreal

Market Wild Game Creative Contemporary/Modern French Tartare

Mentioned in: Where to Eat in Old Montreal: Must-visit Spots in This Historic Neighbourhood

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Nama Omakase

Opens Today at 5 pm

4.7(371)

Downtown, Old Montreal

Japanese Sushi Creative Soups Seafood/Fish French

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L'Arrivage

Opens Today at 11 am

4.3(190)

Old Montreal

Eclectic French Tartare

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Holder

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.5(727)

Old Montreal

French Tartare Mussels Couscous

Mentioned in: Best Places for Tartare in Montreal

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Place Carmin

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.7(405)

Old Montreal

French Seafood/Fish Grill

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Vallier Bistro Montréalais

Opens Today at 11:30 am

4.6(899)

Old Montreal

Bistro French Regional Burgers Comfort Food Tartare

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Barroco

A lively restaurant with subdued lighting, stone walls & a European-inspired daily market course.

Opens Today at 6 pm

4.7(778)

Old Montreal

French Spanish Comfort Food Grill Market

Mentioned in: Montreal's Coziest Restaurants for an Unforgettably Warm Atmosphere

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