{"id":19928,"date":"2023-04-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=19928"},"modified":"2025-01-05T10:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:45:56","slug":"best-restaurants-in-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/best-restaurants-in-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 guide: my 18 favourite restaurants in Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"dropcap\">M<\/span>ontreal is nothing if not a foodie city; in fact, rumour has it has the second highest rate of restaurants per capita after New York City. Call it gourmet, call it glutton, call it whatever you like, but the truth is that a trip to Montreal will require eating pants whether you like it or not.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, I might never speak to you again if you make it all the way to my hometown and stick to hotel food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In no particular order, here are my top 18 restaurants in Montreal. Some are recent favourites; others are classics I&#8217;ve been frequenting for over a decade with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19928_836734-83 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_db16cf-53 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>montreal travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_876e04-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_876e04-dc inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-montreal-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The definitive guide to Montreal hotels<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moccione.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moccione<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moccione emerged as a refreshing addition to Montreal&#8217;s Italian culinary landscape in 2018. The menu is always short, and always smart; the restaurant offers skillfully crafted interpretations of traditional dishes using market-fresh ingredients. It&#8217;s a bit of an improbable gem, in a neighborhood that was not so long ago mostly known for its dive bars and greasy spoons rather than upscale dining. Following a recent renovation, the venue now boasts a larger, thoughtfully-designed space that exudes warmth and hospitality. Make sure to read through their predominantly natural wine selection and seek guidance from the knowledgeable sommelier, whose recommendations consistently prove to be spot-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.restobarmajestique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Majestique<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-23394 size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276.jpg\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" class=\"wp-image-23394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9284276-1067x800.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The jury\u2019s still out on whether it\u2019s a restaurant or a wine bar, but the photogenic locale with a U-shaped central bar and a thing for oysters sure aims to please.<\/span> The restaurant has gained a reputation for its lively ambiance, characterized by dim lighting, a bustling crowd, and a retro-inspired decor that adds a touch of nostalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecardinaltea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardinal Tea Room<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-19928_c507a5-39{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-19928_c507a5-39 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-19928_c507a5-39 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19928_c507a5-39 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19928_c507a5-39 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-19928_c507a5-39 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:960px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067.jpg\" data-id=\"23466\" class=\"wp-image-23466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PB245067-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:960px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883.jpg\" data-id=\"23465\" class=\"wp-image-23465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_4883-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If it wasn\u2019t for the trendy young clientele, you\u2019d think that time had stood still at Salon de the\u0301 Cardinal, where you can find a good old-fashioned afternoon tea served with dainty mismatched tableware and in a Victorian-style space filled with antiques, thick runner rugs, and carved wood. Food-wise, the menu varies between sweet (blueberry scones, bourbon cookies, various English cakes) and savoury (ploughman\u2019s plate, cucumber sandwiches), both complemented by a plethora of fragrant teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinc Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Tinc Set is a wine bar with a focus on Catalan cuisine, offers a delightful array of tapas and canned delicacies. One of their specialties is the Barcelona-style rotisserie chicken, accompanied by all the essential side dishes such as pan con tomate and patatas bravas. The wine list is a true gem, primarily featuring a flawless selection of their own Catalan and Spanish natural bottles imports. Why not indulge in their house pet nat alongside zesty churro? Truly a delightful way to end the meal on a high note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather is nice and you find yourself looking for the best restaurant terrace in Montreal, Tinc Set undoubtedly ranks among the top contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leserpent.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Le Serpent<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-19928_62fd21-b6{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-19928_62fd21-b6 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-19928_62fd21-b6 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19928_62fd21-b6 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19928_62fd21-b6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-19928_62fd21-b6 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:960px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820.jpg\" data-id=\"23388\" class=\"wp-image-23388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7190820-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:960px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804.jpg\" data-id=\"23389\" class=\"wp-image-23389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P7180804-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The expertise and irreproachable service truly make it an essential stop on any Montreal foodie itinerary. It\u2019s no surprise, then, to know that Le Serpent is often cited as the very best amongst the best restaurants in Montreal. The industrial-looking space caters to trendy diners, and almost paradoxically, serves sublime Italianate plates that could be mistaken for comfort food if they weren\u2019t so elegantly presented.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19928_2da111-7d alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_2568fa-14 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>montreal travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_9a4d93-ce inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From a local: 15 essential things to do in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/15-things-to-do-in-montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montreal<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantlemeac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lem\u00e9ac<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-23395 size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349.jpg\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" class=\"wp-image-23395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PA164349-1067x800.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sophisticated French bistro pleases Montrealers with its flawless classics and its heated wraparound outdoor terrace; not to mention the late-night two-course table d\u2019ho\u0302te menu at just C$32. Regulars gravitate toward dishes such as the calf liver, salmon, or beef tartare, grilled Cornish hen, and hanger steak\u2014all served with ceremonial aplomb on white linen tablecloths.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19928_731637-6b alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_0a24c1-a9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>montreal travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19928_dc38d0-91 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/mile-end-montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to hang out in Mile End Montreal<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monopole.cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monopole<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-19928_5d1cc9-7c kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Montreal restaurants - Monarque\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque.jpg\" data-id=\"26159\" class=\"wp-image-26159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Montreal-restaurants-Monarque-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"best restaurants in Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053.jpg\" data-id=\"23468\" class=\"wp-image-23468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P9094053-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is certainly one of the best restaurants in Old Montreal. Slightly tucked away from the tourist path, Monopole is what we, French speakers, refer to as a <em>buvette:<\/em> a laid-back place where wine flows abundantly (and since one of the co-owners is in the private wine import business, you know it&#8217;s good stuff) and where the variety of market-fresh dishes comes in sharable portions. The manager, Gabriel, is always keen to strike up a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can&#8217;t decide? <a href=\"http:\/\/localfoodtours.com\/montreal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try a food tour<\/a>!<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-19928_7f6dd2-1b kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474.jpg\" width=\"958\" height=\"1278\" alt=\"Old Montreal Restaurants -- March\u00e9 des \u00c9clusiers -- Where to Eat in Old Montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474.jpg\" data-id=\"23903\" class=\"wp-image-23903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Old-Port-Montreal-1-e1529433539474-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3.jpg\" width=\"998\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"mile end montreal\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3.jpg\" data-id=\"20505\" class=\"wp-image-20505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-798x1200.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-450x676.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-532x800.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/mile-end-montreal-3-800x1202.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I know the struggle: picking a handful of restaurants \u2015nevermind just one\u2015 in Montreal can be a real challenge. Why not let yourself be led around the city by some of the most knowledgeable foodies in search of authentic gems in tourist-trap-ridden Old-Montreal, but also further afield in places locals cherish like Plateau Mont-Royal and historic Mile-End.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/localfoodtours.com\/montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">localfoodtours.com\/montreal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best restaurants in Montreal:<br>additional suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cheztousignant.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chez Tousignant<\/a>: for a proper Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois greasy spoon that\u2019s both cute and entirely locally-sourced. Their hot-dog Tousignant and their poutine are the BEST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fairmountbagel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairmount Bagels<\/a>: Whatever you do, ask for a bagel fresh out of the oven. Your life will never be the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Cantonese-Restaurant\/La-Maison-De-Mademoiselle-Dumpling-859654860819045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mademoiselle Dumplings<\/a>: Doesn\u2019t look like much from the outside but don\u2019t be fooled; dumplings are made by hand and are the best in town. Ridiculously inexpensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/levieuxvelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vieux V\u00e9lo<\/a>: Overrun with hipsters of the normcore confession but OH MY the eggs benedict. Order coffee, too; it\u2019s from next door Odessa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoka.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yokato Yokabai<\/a>: Discreet ramen house favoured by local noodle lovers\u2014especially when temperatures drop below freezing point\u2014with dark wood panelling. Expect queues, but also excellent <em>tonkotsu<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeparvis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Parvis<\/a>: Half-stripped paint, hanging plants, relaxed vibes in Montreal\u2019s historic fur district; serves wood-fired pizzas on wooden boards, ideal for sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lestersdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lester&#8217;s Deli<\/a>: Skip Schwartz\u2019s permanent queues and go to Lester\u2019s for Montreal smoked meat. Neither the menu nor the decor have changed in 50 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familytri.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tri Express<\/a>: Known for its flamboyant chef and its bric-\u00e0-brac decor, this little neighborhood gem is arguably the most affordable and fun sushi restaurant in Montreal. 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