Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
JULIETTE ET CHOCOLAT
“BEST CHOCOLATE & DESSERTS”
Juliette & Chocolat serves chocolate in all its states: as gooey brownies, delectable pastries, intense shots, bite-sized pralines, fondues decorated with fresh fruit, and of course on crepes. A paradise for chocoholics!
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Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-Laurent JULIETTE ET CHOCOLAT
“BEST CHOCOLATE & DESSERTS”
Juliette & Chocolat serves chocolate in all its states: as gooey brownies, delectable pastries, intense shots, bite-sized pralines, fondues decorated with fresh fruit, and of course on crepes. A paradise for chocoholics!
“NEARBY CANADIAN CUISINE”
A microbrewery-restaurant with a Canadian-European atmosphere offering craft beer brewed on site along with delicious traditional brasserie fare.
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Les 3 Brasseurs
1658 R. Saint-Denis“NEARBY CANADIAN CUISINE”
A microbrewery-restaurant with a Canadian-European atmosphere offering craft beer brewed on site along with delicious traditional brasserie fare.
“BEST BREAKFAST & BRUNCH”
Excellent place for breakfast, brunch, lunch & casual fare served all day in a cozy setting just off St. Denis. Try the best variety of eggs benedict options!
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Universel Déjeuners et Grillades
3630 Rue Saint-Denis“BEST BREAKFAST & BRUNCH”
Excellent place for breakfast, brunch, lunch & casual fare served all day in a cozy setting just off St. Denis. Try the best variety of eggs benedict options!
“GREAT TAPAS & INDOOR SWINGS”
Great tapas with an international flair & a lengthy wine list are served in a cozy, relaxed setting… complete with SWING CHAIRS!
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Restaurant Confusion
1635 Rue Saint-Denis“GREAT TAPAS & INDOOR SWINGS”
Great tapas with an international flair & a lengthy wine list are served in a cozy, relaxed setting… complete with SWING CHAIRS!
“BEST PRIX FIX TASTING MENU”
Brilliantly delicious, modern, eclectic cuisine with a beautiful French influence. Served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.
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BOUILLON BILK
1595 Boul. Saint-Laurent“BEST PRIX FIX TASTING MENU”
Brilliantly delicious, modern, eclectic cuisine with a beautiful French influence. Served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.
“MOST DELICIOUS DIP-CONE ICE CREAM”
Cheery soft serve ice cream shop featuring dip flavours such as maple, Bailey’s, Oreo, hazelnut, and ginger! Plus, very unique toppings! Featured in every travel magazine and travel blog you can imagine! Sooooo good!
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La Diperie
68 Ave des Pins E“MOST DELICIOUS DIP-CONE ICE CREAM”
Cheery soft serve ice cream shop featuring dip flavours such as maple, Bailey’s, Oreo, hazelnut, and ginger! Plus, very unique toppings! Featured in every travel magazine and travel blog you can imagine! Sooooo good!
“BEST TAPAS & WINE BAR”
Ritzy, multi-space wine bar offering many vintages, plus tastings & pairings with inspired bites. Love this place!!
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Pullman
3424 Av du Parc“BEST TAPAS & WINE BAR”
Ritzy, multi-space wine bar offering many vintages, plus tastings & pairings with inspired bites. Love this place!!
“MOST DELICIOUSLY DECADENT FLAVORS”
Martin Picard’s cult restaurant continues to awe crowds with the same unapologetically gluttonous menu items that made its reputation—like foie gras poutine and duck in a can.
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth E“MOST DELICIOUSLY DECADENT FLAVORS”
Martin Picard’s cult restaurant continues to awe crowds with the same unapologetically gluttonous menu items that made its reputation—like foie gras poutine and duck in a can.
“WORLD FAMOUS ORIGINAL SMOKED MEAT”
Over 80 years of tradition – A Montreal classic. The oldest deli in Canada. A true Montreal landmark situated on the historic “Main.” A must-try for hungry meat-eaters!
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent“WORLD FAMOUS ORIGINAL SMOKED MEAT”
Over 80 years of tradition – A Montreal classic. The oldest deli in Canada. A true Montreal landmark situated on the historic “Main.” A must-try for hungry meat-eaters!
“OUR FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT”
Very innovative sushi rolls served up at this Japanese eatery sporting homey accents & colourful art. Try the famous and unique “Christmas Tree Sushi!”
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Saint Sushi
424 Av. Duluth E“OUR FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT”
Very innovative sushi rolls served up at this Japanese eatery sporting homey accents & colourful art. Try the famous and unique “Christmas Tree Sushi!”
“BEST VEGETARIAN & GOURMET SALADS”
Mandy’s is a fine casual restaurant concept serving farm-to-fork cuisine. The restaurant serves fresh, high-integrity, chef-inspired, farmer’s market sensible gourmet salad dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed environment! Delicious!
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Mandys
2067 Rue Crescent“BEST VEGETARIAN & GOURMET SALADS”
Mandy’s is a fine casual restaurant concept serving farm-to-fork cuisine. The restaurant serves fresh, high-integrity, chef-inspired, farmer’s market sensible gourmet salad dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed environment! Delicious!
“BEST POUTINE OF MONTREAL”
La Banquise specializes in the famous Quebec dish known as poutine! It serves over thirty different kinds of poutine and is open 24 hours. An all-night diner for Québécois grub & local microbrews, with many poutine options & hefty breakfasts.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel Est“BEST POUTINE OF MONTREAL”
La Banquise specializes in the famous Quebec dish known as poutine! It serves over thirty different kinds of poutine and is open 24 hours. An all-night diner for Québécois grub & local microbrews, with many poutine options & hefty breakfasts.
“BEST TACOS & MARGARITAS”
La Capital Tacos is an authentic Mexican taqueria in Montreal’s Chinatown. They represent the best of Mexican street food in a very cool, minimalist, brick-lined space with an informal vibe.
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La Capital Tacos
1096 Boul. Saint-Laurent“BEST TACOS & MARGARITAS”
La Capital Tacos is an authentic Mexican taqueria in Montreal’s Chinatown. They represent the best of Mexican street food in a very cool, minimalist, brick-lined space with an informal vibe.
“BEST TAPAS IN OLD PORT”
Located in the heart of Old Montreal, this new international address of Tapas 24 is a tribute to the cuisine of Barcelona. Both classic and modern, the menu designed by chef Carles Abellan offers tapas, homemade dishes and several classics from the reputed Barcelona restaurant. The wine list is inspired by the Catalan cuisine of Carles Abellan and Tapas 24. The space is vibrant with high energy, celebrating both the modern tapas bar and the contemporary cities that are Montreal and Barcelona.
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Fish Bone
420 Rue Notre Dame O“BEST TAPAS IN OLD PORT”
Located in the heart of Old Montreal, this new international address of Tapas 24 is a tribute to the cuisine of Barcelona. Both classic and modern, the menu designed by chef Carles Abellan offers tapas, homemade dishes and several classics from the reputed Barcelona restaurant. The wine list is inspired by the Catalan cuisine of Carles Abellan and Tapas 24. The space is vibrant with high energy, celebrating both the modern tapas bar and the contemporary cities that are Montreal and Barcelona.
“BEST HIGH-END GASTRONOMY PUB”
Joe Beef is one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Montreal! Famous Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles “Joe-Beef” McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame O“BEST HIGH-END GASTRONOMY PUB”
Joe Beef is one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Montreal! Famous Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles “Joe-Beef” McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.
“BEST MARGARITAS & FAJITAS”
3 Amigos Mexican Restaurant is a must in Montreal! Come to one of our restaurants and enjoy our famous margaritas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas or any other Mexican and Tex-Mex specialty available in our menu.
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3 Amigos
1657 Rue Sainte-Catherine O“BEST MARGARITAS & FAJITAS”
3 Amigos Mexican Restaurant is a must in Montreal! Come to one of our restaurants and enjoy our famous margaritas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas or any other Mexican and Tex-Mex specialty available in our menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
“OUR FAVORITE IRISH PUB”
McKibbins Irish Pub is the Montreal Irish Pub & Bar. The best bar & pub food in the Montreal area with an Irish twist, live bands & over 24 beers on tap.
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Mckibbins Irish Pub
3515 Boul. Saint-Laurent “OUR FAVORITE IRISH PUB”
McKibbins Irish Pub is the Montreal Irish Pub & Bar. The best bar & pub food in the Montreal area with an Irish twist, live bands & over 24 beers on tap.
“BEST ORIGINAL SIGNATURE COCKTAILS”
Founded on a unique concept with the help of a passionate team, La Distillerie sought to introduce its guests to the universe of cocktails. They serve a high-quality product in a cozy and convivial atmosphere that is always fun for any age and style!
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Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario E“BEST ORIGINAL SIGNATURE COCKTAILS”
Founded on a unique concept with the help of a passionate team, La Distillerie sought to introduce its guests to the universe of cocktails. They serve a high-quality product in a cozy and convivial atmosphere that is always fun for any age and style!
“BEST SPECIALTY & CRAFT BEER HOUSE”
Really fun, inviting, and delicious nearby beer specialist with outdoor seating, pub grub, and a very expansive array of house brews!
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Le Saint Bock
1749 R. Saint-Denis“BEST SPECIALTY & CRAFT BEER HOUSE”
Really fun, inviting, and delicious nearby beer specialist with outdoor seating, pub grub, and a very expansive array of house brews!
“LIVE JAZZ & COCKTAIL HOTSPOT”
The House of Jazz, a Montreal landmark of entertainment, cuisine, and history. Built by French Montrealer Georges Durst, House of Jazz has been a home to Canada’s finest Jazz musicians since 1981.
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House of Jazz
2060 Rue Aylmer“LIVE JAZZ & COCKTAIL HOTSPOT”
The House of Jazz, a Montreal landmark of entertainment, cuisine, and history. Built by French Montrealer Georges Durst, House of Jazz has been a home to Canada’s finest Jazz musicians since 1981.
“BEST COZY DRINKS, ESCARGOT, & STEAKS”
Consistently delivering superior quality, comfort, and value has made The Keg the most popular steakhouse in Old Montreal and one of the best ranked Montreal restaurants. With a dinner menu balancing classic steakhouse dishes with creative new entrees, plus a collection of signature cocktails and martinis at the bar, The Old Montreal Keg is perfect for any occasion.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vieux Montreal
25 Rue Saint-Paul E“BEST COZY DRINKS, ESCARGOT, & STEAKS”
Consistently delivering superior quality, comfort, and value has made The Keg the most popular steakhouse in Old Montreal and one of the best ranked Montreal restaurants. With a dinner menu balancing classic steakhouse dishes with creative new entrees, plus a collection of signature cocktails and martinis at the bar, The Old Montreal Keg is perfect for any occasion.
“WATERFRONT OPEN-AIR LOUNGE”
Seasonal, open-air restaurant offering New Canadian plates, cocktails, a dance club & rooftop patio.
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Terrasses Bonsecours
364 Rue de la Commune E“WATERFRONT OPEN-AIR LOUNGE”
Seasonal, open-air restaurant offering New Canadian plates, cocktails, a dance club & rooftop patio.
“BEST HIGH END COCKTAILS”
Posh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas, plus oyster & champagne events. Inspired by the rich area of London years 1860-1900, the Mayfair was designed by the same designer who is at the origin of Jatoba, the Scarlet.
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Mayfair Cocktail Bar
451 Rue Rachel E“BEST HIGH END COCKTAILS”
Posh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas, plus oyster & champagne events. Inspired by the rich area of London years 1860-1900, the Mayfair was designed by the same designer who is at the origin of Jatoba, the Scarlet.
“BEST POPULAR LOCAL BAR/NIGHTCLUB”
Stylish but comfy institution featuring bistro classics, an airy bar & a roaring club with jumping DJ nights! Also, nice place to hang out for a 5-7 after a long week of work!
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Thursday's
1449 Rue Crescent“BEST POPULAR LOCAL BAR/NIGHTCLUB”
Stylish but comfy institution featuring bistro classics, an airy bar & a roaring club with jumping DJ nights! Also, nice place to hang out for a 5-7 after a long week of work!
Parks & Nature
“INCREDIBLE VIEWS OF THE CITY”
The jewel of Montreal’s city parks is, without question, Mount Royal. This 200-hectare park occupies part of the mountain that lies in the midst of Montreal island, and includes the highest spot in the city (234m).
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Mount Royal
“INCREDIBLE VIEWS OF THE CITY”
The jewel of Montreal’s city parks is, without question, Mount Royal. This 200-hectare park occupies part of the mountain that lies in the midst of Montreal island, and includes the highest spot in the city (234m).
The Montréal Botanical Garden, one of the city’s jewels, is recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. It offers a colourful program of events, exhibitions and activities all year long.
With its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out over 75 hectares, it’s also a perfect place to enjoy fresh air and natural beauty.
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Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EThe Montréal Botanical Garden, one of the city’s jewels, is recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. It offers a colourful program of events, exhibitions and activities all year long.
With its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out over 75 hectares, it’s also a perfect place to enjoy fresh air and natural beauty.
Sightseeing
OLD PORT OF MONTREAL
The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in Old Montreal, it stretches for over two kilometres along the St-Lawrence River in Old Montreal.
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Old Port of Montreal
OLD PORT OF MONTREAL
The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in Old Montreal, it stretches for over two kilometres along the St-Lawrence River in Old Montreal.
Notre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpice Street.
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Notre-Damen basilika
110 Rue Notre Dame ONotre-Dame Basilica is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpice Street.
Built for the 1976 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Park has become one of the most universally recognized Montreal landmarks. Do you want to see Montreal in a new way? Take the funicular to the top of the Tower, where stunning views of the city and its surroundings await!
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Olympic Stadium
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinBuilt for the 1976 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Park has become one of the most universally recognized Montreal landmarks. Do you want to see Montreal in a new way? Take the funicular to the top of the Tower, where stunning views of the city and its surroundings await!
Essentials
IGA
1500 Av. AtwaterShopping
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine OThe Underground City (officially RÉSO or La Ville Souterraine in French) is the name applied to a series of interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centres, residential and commercial complexes, convention halls, universities and performing arts venues that form the heart of Montreal’s central business district, colloquially referred to as Downtown Montreal.
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Underground City, Place ville marie entrance
747 Rue du Square-VictoriaThe Underground City (officially RÉSO or La Ville Souterraine in French) is the name applied to a series of interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centres, residential and commercial complexes, convention halls, universities and performing arts venues that form the heart of Montreal’s central business district, colloquially referred to as Downtown Montreal.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OThe cutting-edge equipment at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium guarantees a unique experience for visitors. Along with the astronomical information usually offered by this type of institution, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium creates a link between the sky and life here on Earth, not only through science but also through art and poetry. This innovative approach positions it as a leader on the international scene.
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Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan
4801 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe cutting-edge equipment at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium guarantees a unique experience for visitors. Along with the astronomical information usually offered by this type of institution, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium creates a link between the sky and life here on Earth, not only through science but also through art and poetry. This innovative approach positions it as a leader on the international scene.
The Montreal Casino is a casino located on the Notre Dame Island in the borough of Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec, and is the largest casino in Canada. The casino is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to patrons aged 18 and older.
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Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoThe Montreal Casino is a casino located on the Notre Dame Island in the borough of Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec, and is the largest casino in Canada. The casino is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to patrons aged 18 and older.
Guaranteed thrills at Quebec’s biggest amusement park. With more than 40 rides and attractions, this family entertainment place is a favourite summer-time destination!
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La Ronde station
Guaranteed thrills at Quebec’s biggest amusement park. With more than 40 rides and attractions, this family entertainment place is a favourite summer-time destination!