Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
The Montreal landmark for poutine and a great spot for late night eats! Huge selection of poutine. Expect big lines...
1037 recommandé par les habitants
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThe Montreal landmark for poutine and a great spot for late night eats! Huge selection of poutine. Expect big lines...
Jamie Oliver's restaurant. This pub style restaurant serves fresh local and creative food. Price is not cheap and reservations are a must! All wines are from Canadian private wineries (Yes Canada does have good wine!) and they brew their own beer.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteJamie Oliver's restaurant. This pub style restaurant serves fresh local and creative food. Price is not cheap and reservations are a must! All wines are from Canadian private wineries (Yes Canada does have good wine!) and they brew their own beer.
Chilled out basement restaurant, bar with great music (live DJ in the evenings). Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Top spot for coffee! One of our hang-outs.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Laika
4040 Boulevard Saint-LaurentChilled out basement restaurant, bar with great music (live DJ in the evenings). Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Top spot for coffee! One of our hang-outs.
The oldest and most popular place to try Montreal's famous smoked meat. Expect big lines but it is part of the experience.
836 recommandé par les habitants
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe oldest and most popular place to try Montreal's famous smoked meat. Expect big lines but it is part of the experience.
Classic French bistro. Great for early breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Well located on the corner of St Denis and Cherrier with terrace and large glass windows.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Café Cherrier
3635 R. Saint-DenisClassic French bistro. Great for early breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Well located on the corner of St Denis and Cherrier with terrace and large glass windows.
Classic French bistro/restaurant and Montreal landmark for locals. Perfect for late night eats! It does not get any more Montreal than having a beef tartar and a nice glass of red wine at the banquette!
220 recommandé par les habitants
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisClassic French bistro/restaurant and Montreal landmark for locals. Perfect for late night eats! It does not get any more Montreal than having a beef tartar and a nice glass of red wine at the banquette!
Reasonably priced and tasty sushi. Small and local scene with friendly staff. Perfect for take out or pick up and eating in Parc la Fontaine. Go for the "Tasters menu"!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Sushi
424 Av. Duluth EReasonably priced and tasty sushi. Small and local scene with friendly staff. Perfect for take out or pick up and eating in Parc la Fontaine. Go for the "Tasters menu"!
Enjoy home made ice cream while watching the St Laurent scene!
25 recommandé par les habitants
Ripples
3971 Boul. Saint-LaurentEnjoy home made ice cream while watching the St Laurent scene!
There are far more creative spots for coffee but if you are looking for the closest Starbucks this is it!
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Starbucks
4200 Rue Saint-DenisThere are far more creative spots for coffee but if you are looking for the closest Starbucks this is it!
Tasty pizza next to Schwartz. Pizza is served on cookie trays. Nice ambience. Go across the street to Ripples for an ice cream afterwards!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Prato Pizzeria
3891 Boul. Saint-LaurentTasty pizza next to Schwartz. Pizza is served on cookie trays. Nice ambience. Go across the street to Ripples for an ice cream afterwards!
Pricey and small local spot for original and tasty food and beer. Reservations are a must! Open until 2 am.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Le Chien Fumant
4710 Rue de LanaudièrePricey and small local spot for original and tasty food and beer. Reservations are a must! Open until 2 am.
Montreal landmark and the original bagel shop. Open 24/7. Make sure to try your bagel fresh out of the oven! Add cream cheese and smoked salmon for a true Montreal experience!
521 recommandé par les habitants
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OMontreal landmark and the original bagel shop. Open 24/7. Make sure to try your bagel fresh out of the oven! Add cream cheese and smoked salmon for a true Montreal experience!
Fancy French cuisine. Pricey but a serious dining experience....
11 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Chez L'Épicier
311 Rue Saint-Paul EFancy French cuisine. Pricey but a serious dining experience....
Le Serpent
257 Rue PrinceAnother Griffintown hip spot. Pricey but good!
Great fish and creative menu but expensive! Well located across from Jean-Mance Park.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OGreat fish and creative menu but expensive! Well located across from Jean-Mance Park.
Another one of the big named hip spots in Griffintown. Huge selection of aged meats with their own cool butcher shop next door. Cool decor, trendy but pretty loud and pricey...
230 recommandé par les habitants
Grinder Viandes & Vins
1708 Rue Notre Dame OAnother one of the big named hip spots in Griffintown. Huge selection of aged meats with their own cool butcher shop next door. Cool decor, trendy but pretty loud and pricey...
Classic French restaurant.Pricey yet high quality food and nice ambience!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Laloux
Classic French restaurant.Pricey yet high quality food and nice ambience!
In the hip neighborhood of Griffintown. Very trendy and pricey but good food and nice decor.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue RichmondIn the hip neighborhood of Griffintown. Very trendy and pricey but good food and nice decor.
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELandmark on Mount Royal street for brunch and lunch!
Small local spot for breakfast or lunch! Fun atmosphere, good coffee, juices...
76 recommandé par les habitants
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth ESmall local spot for breakfast or lunch! Fun atmosphere, good coffee, juices...
Classic Outremont restaurant with good food and service! Not cheap but worth it! After 22:00 prices are sliced in half...:-)
132 recommandé par les habitants
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OClassic Outremont restaurant with good food and service! Not cheap but worth it! After 22:00 prices are sliced in half...:-)
Largest market in Montreal selling nearly everything from fresh fruit, veg, cheese, bread, meat, fish, flowers. Great spot to walk around and adsorb all the food cultures of Montreal!
1744 recommandé par les habitants
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienLargest market in Montreal selling nearly everything from fresh fruit, veg, cheese, bread, meat, fish, flowers. Great spot to walk around and adsorb all the food cultures of Montreal!
Smaller than Jean Talon market but very nice! Perfectly Well located on the Lachine canal with several restaurants. Great spot to stop while biking along the canal!
852 recommandé par les habitants
marché atwater
Smaller than Jean Talon market but very nice! Perfectly Well located on the Lachine canal with several restaurants. Great spot to stop while biking along the canal!
Local bakery with very good bread and fresh croissant!
400 recommandé par les habitants
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal bakery with very good bread and fresh croissant!
French bakery chain. Nice eating section upstairs overlooking the bakery...
171 recommandé par les habitants
Mamie Clafoutis
3660 R. Saint-DenisFrench bakery chain. Nice eating section upstairs overlooking the bakery...
Great lunch spot in the heart of old Montreal!!! Restaurant and bakery with good coffee! Classic Montreal style... Get there early as it fills up quickly
254 recommandé par les habitants
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OGreat lunch spot in the heart of old Montreal!!! Restaurant and bakery with good coffee! Classic Montreal style... Get there early as it fills up quickly
Classic French bistro for lunch in the heart of Outremont. Nice terrace on the corner with interesting people passing by...
97 recommandé par les habitants
La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue HutchisonClassic French bistro for lunch in the heart of Outremont. Nice terrace on the corner with interesting people passing by...
Roasted chicken. Top spot! Try the Portugese poutine if you have extra calories to spare...;-)
223 recommandé par les habitants
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St ERoasted chicken. Top spot! Try the Portugese poutine if you have extra calories to spare...;-)
Not close to the house but worth the drive. Old garage turned into a funky restaurant. Great food, cool ambiance and reasonably priced.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Grumman'78
630 Rue de CourcelleNot close to the house but worth the drive. Old garage turned into a funky restaurant. Great food, cool ambiance and reasonably priced.
Interesting spot outside of the plateau near Italian quarter in Mile-X. Organic, local and hip!
88 recommandé par les habitants
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique OInteresting spot outside of the plateau near Italian quarter in Mile-X. Organic, local and hip!
This Syrian restaurant is not cheap but worth every penny! Book ahead of time.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneThis Syrian restaurant is not cheap but worth every penny! Book ahead of time.
Middle eastern food at reasonable prices. Nice terrace in the summer for people watching. Perfect for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue Hutchison Middle eastern food at reasonable prices. Nice terrace in the summer for people watching. Perfect for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.
Tomato La Boîte à Pizza
4319 R. Saint-DenisGood pizza not far away. They also deliver!
Great food close by in the gay village! Tapas style and original menu...
19 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Mezcla
1251 Rue De ChamplainGreat food close by in the gay village! Tapas style and original menu...
La Binerie Mont-Royal
4167 R. Saint-DenisFor a taste of real Quebcois food!
Famous greasy spoons in the Plateau. Small and very local.
224 recommandé par les habitants
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentFamous greasy spoons in the Plateau. Small and very local.
Very well known fancy Canadian restaurant. A short walk through Parc Lafontaine...
341 recommandé par les habitants
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EVery well known fancy Canadian restaurant. A short walk through Parc Lafontaine...
La Colombe
554 Av. Duluth EAffordable French dining close by...
One of our favorite spots in Old Montreal. Lobster poutine is a must! Trendy spot but good food and nice ambiance.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierOne of our favorite spots in Old Montreal. Lobster poutine is a must! Trendy spot but good food and nice ambiance.
Very good vegetarian Thai food! Casual setting where you can chose your food which is all nicely presented cafeteria style.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Chao Phraya Restaurant
50 Av. Laurier OVery good vegetarian Thai food! Casual setting where you can chose your food which is all nicely presented cafeteria style.
Nice spot for weekend brunch or Italian tapas style dinner. Good wine!
66 recommandé par les habitants
Le Comptoir
4807 Boulevard Saint-LaurentNice spot for weekend brunch or Italian tapas style dinner. Good wine!
Kesté
275 Av. Fairmount OItalian restaurant in Mile end. Nice atmosphere and tasty pizza!
Essentials
For serious meat lovers! Good selection of local meats at affordable prices. Grab a marinated piece of "bavette" and throw it on the grill with a nice bottle of red wine...
30 recommandé par les habitants
Boucherie Champfleuri
1577 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFor serious meat lovers! Good selection of local meats at affordable prices. Grab a marinated piece of "bavette" and throw it on the grill with a nice bottle of red wine...
Closest grocery store for a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable. Small shop yet they have nearly everything you'll need!
133 recommandé par les habitants
Fruiterie Val-Mont
2147 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest grocery store for a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable. Small shop yet they have nearly everything you'll need!
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClosest pharmacy that has drugs and much more!
Vélo Montréal
3880 Rue Rachel EFor cycling enthusiasts. Maps, books, accessories and a cafe!
European style boutique grocery store with meat and deli counter. Great coffee and top spot for stocking up on European specialty items!
58 recommandé par les habitants
La Vieille Europe
3855 Boul. Saint-LaurentEuropean style boutique grocery store with meat and deli counter. Great coffee and top spot for stocking up on European specialty items!
Parks & Nature
Hard to miss from your front door... Walking through to discover all that it has to offer is a must! From chilling and grilling to many different sporting activities. Great spot for jogging! Your kids will love the playground and wading pool! There is also a dog park near the tennis courts. Skating on the pond and two outdoors hockey rinks.
1637 recommandé par les habitants
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeHard to miss from your front door... Walking through to discover all that it has to offer is a must! From chilling and grilling to many different sporting activities. Great spot for jogging! Your kids will love the playground and wading pool! There is also a dog park near the tennis courts. Skating on the pond and two outdoors hockey rinks.
Huge park at the base of Mount Royal. Famous for "Tam-Tams" every Sunday in the summer where everything goes. A must for a true Montreal experience!
300 recommandé par les habitants
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeHuge park at the base of Mount Royal. Famous for "Tam-Tams" every Sunday in the summer where everything goes. A must for a true Montreal experience!
Large lush forest in the middle of the city! The best and biggest park in Montreal with trails for long walks, running, hiking, and biking. Impressive view of the city from the chalet at the top. Beautiful early or late when there are less crowds.
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Mount Royal
Large lush forest in the middle of the city! The best and biggest park in Montreal with trails for long walks, running, hiking, and biking. Impressive view of the city from the chalet at the top. Beautiful early or late when there are less crowds.
Beautiful spot within Mount Royal Park! Easy access from the street. Rent a pedal boat or picnic around the lake. BBQs are allowed! Skating an sledding in the winter.
275 recommandé par les habitants
Beaver Lake
Beautiful spot within Mount Royal Park! Easy access from the street. Rent a pedal boat or picnic around the lake. BBQs are allowed! Skating an sledding in the winter.
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufBig park with a swimming pool
Large parc near the Olympic Stadium with many events. A 4km BIXI ride!
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Montreal Olympic Park
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinLarge parc near the Olympic Stadium with many events. A 4km BIXI ride!
Entertainment & Activities
Great spot for families! Canadian Flora and fauna and big butterfly house!
759 recommandé par les habitants
Biodome
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinGreat spot for families! Canadian Flora and fauna and big butterfly house!
IMAX theater and science center in the old port. Great venue and nice spot for kids of all ages with interactive exhibits.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Cinéma IMAX TELUS du Centre des sciences de Montréal
2 Rue de la Commune OIMAX theater and science center in the old port. Great venue and nice spot for kids of all ages with interactive exhibits.
Fun night out with shows, bars and restaurants. More than just a casino...
422 recommandé par les habitants
Casino de Montreal
1 Av. du CasinoFun night out with shows, bars and restaurants. More than just a casino...
Largest amusement parc in Montreal. Just on the other side of the Jacques Cartier bridge.
445 recommandé par les habitants
La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldLargest amusement parc in Montreal. Just on the other side of the Jacques Cartier bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub and restaurant brewing their own beers. Nice spot for brunch or late afternoon pint!
140 recommandé par les habitants
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EPub and restaurant brewing their own beers. Nice spot for brunch or late afternoon pint!
Local Irish style pub serving food. Perfect spot for a weekday pint and a snack!
106 recommandé par les habitants
Else's
156 Rue Roy ELocal Irish style pub serving food. Perfect spot for a weekday pint and a snack!
Closest bar serving a huge variety of fancy cocktails. Not cheap but people seem to like it!
90 recommandé par les habitants
Bar le Lab
1351 Rue Rachel EstClosest bar serving a huge variety of fancy cocktails. Not cheap but people seem to like it!
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECocktail bar with good ambience
Hip little spot on St Laurent Blvd. Small, pricey but tasty menu. Cool decor...
123 recommandé par les habitants
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentHip little spot on St Laurent Blvd. Small, pricey but tasty menu. Cool decor...
Pit Caribou Pub
951 Rue Rachel ERecently opened. Heard good things!
Sightseeing
Impressive church in the old city. Definitely worth a look inside!
819 recommandé par les habitants
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OImpressive church in the old city. Definitely worth a look inside!
A stroll along the famous St Catherine street running West to East. You will find it all from the big shopping centers, small boutiques, office towers, strip clubs, cafes, restaurants and bars...
32 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Catherine Street East
Rue Sainte-Catherine EstA stroll along the famous St Catherine street running West to East. You will find it all from the big shopping centers, small boutiques, office towers, strip clubs, cafes, restaurants and bars...
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EFamous Japanese and Chinese gardens.
Take a stroll along "The Main" to see the heart of the Plateau. This street divides east and west Montreal. Things to see from Catherine all the way to Bernard in Outremont
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Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentTake a stroll along "The Main" to see the heart of the Plateau. This street divides east and west Montreal. Things to see from Catherine all the way to Bernard in Outremont
The funkiest street in the Plateau. Right around the corner from our place. You will find it all from vintage and record shops to cool clothing boutiques, bars, restaurants, etc. From Papineau to Parc Avenue.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Avenue du Mont-Royal Est
The funkiest street in the Plateau. Right around the corner from our place. You will find it all from vintage and record shops to cool clothing boutiques, bars, restaurants, etc. From Papineau to Parc Avenue.
Well known (and newly paved!) street with nice shops, restaurants and bars. Worth the walk. Above Sherbrooke for more high-end and below Sherbooke street for more budget.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisWell known (and newly paved!) street with nice shops, restaurants and bars. Worth the walk. Above Sherbrooke for more high-end and below Sherbooke street for more budget.
This is where most of the action takes place in the summer months. Festivals, concerts...
485 recommandé par les habitants
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreThis is where most of the action takes place in the summer months. Festivals, concerts...
Perfect spot top view the fireworks competition. Every Saturday and Wednesday during the summer months
72 recommandé par les habitants
Jacques Cartier Bridge
134 Pont Jacques-CartierPerfect spot top view the fireworks competition. Every Saturday and Wednesday during the summer months
Cool neighborhood to explore. St Catherine street is closed for pedestrians in the village. Interesting shops, original restaurants and bars.
286 recommandé par les habitants
Gay Village
Cool neighborhood to explore. St Catherine street is closed for pedestrians in the village. Interesting shops, original restaurants and bars.
Westmount
Wealthy neighborhood with large homes
Outremont
Wealthy French neighborhood with large homes.
You will feel as though you are in Italy. Next to the Jean Talon Market
229 recommandé par les habitants
Little Italy
You will feel as though you are in Italy. Next to the Jean Talon Market
Arts & Culture
Great spot for families and kids of all ages. Attached to the IMAX
247 recommandé par les habitants
Montreal Science Centre
2 Rue de la Commune OGreat spot for families and kids of all ages. Attached to the IMAX