Guidebook for Montréal
Everything Else
Patisserie Forcier
427 Rue Jarry EBest Italian Pastry and cake shop in Montreal. Everything in here is delicious.
Food Scene
Fresh traditional Italian menu that changes daily. My personal favorite.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Lucca
12 Rue DanteFresh traditional Italian menu that changes daily. My personal favorite.
Local farmer's market with artisan products from Quebec.
1744 recommandé par les habitants
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienLocal farmer's market with artisan products from Quebec.
Vegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
You need to try it, to believe how good it tastes.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisVegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
You need to try it, to believe how good it tastes.
Wonderful Neapolitan style pizza (certified). My favorite pizza in MTL. Neapolitan pizza has a soft chewy delicious dough. If you like your crust crispy, i.e. Roman style, this is not the place for you. Reservations are a must any day of the week.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Bottega
65 Rue Saint-Zotique EWonderful Neapolitan style pizza (certified). My favorite pizza in MTL. Neapolitan pizza has a soft chewy delicious dough. If you like your crust crispy, i.e. Roman style, this is not the place for you. Reservations are a must any day of the week.
Excellent traditional Thai on Laurier street. The neighborhood is worth exploring afterwards.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Chao Phraya Restaurant
50 Av. Laurier OExcellent traditional Thai on Laurier street. The neighborhood is worth exploring afterwards.
Seasonal, mostly vegetarian European menu & clever cocktails, in a nook featuring religious icons.
108 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Barbara
6696 Rue de Saint-VallierSeasonal, mostly vegetarian European menu & clever cocktails, in a nook featuring religious icons.
Régine Café
1840 Rue Beaubien EThe best brunch seven days a week! Not your usual fare.
Stylish space for refined Spanish small plates & fine wines, with bar seating & a chef’s table.
Reservations are a must any day of the week.
160 recommandé par les habitants
Tapeo
511 Rue VillerayStylish space for refined Spanish small plates & fine wines, with bar seating & a chef’s table.
Reservations are a must any day of the week.
You choose the type of potatoes, cheese, sauce and toppings, makes it unique poutine goodness. Their burgers, etc. are also very good. Very casual ambiance.
370 recommandé par les habitants
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EYou choose the type of potatoes, cheese, sauce and toppings, makes it unique poutine goodness. Their burgers, etc. are also very good. Very casual ambiance.
San Pietro
1950 Rue Jean-Talon EGood Italian bakery pizza with tomatoes, eggplant, etc.
Restaurant D'Alma
2128 Rue Jean-Talon EDelivered to your door. Typical Montreal greasy spoon pizza, subs, etc.
Sleek restaurant featuring Southern Italian dishes & wines, with a buzzy bar & inspired cocktails.. Worth the trip.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Nora Gray
1391 Rue Saint-JacquesSleek restaurant featuring Southern Italian dishes & wines, with a buzzy bar & inspired cocktails.. Worth the trip.
Cozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare. Worth the trip.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OCozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare. Worth the trip.
Authentic Italian ice cream shop. The restaurant upstairs from the ice cream parlour serves traditional Italian food.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Da Roberto
2221 Rue BélangerAuthentic Italian ice cream shop. The restaurant upstairs from the ice cream parlour serves traditional Italian food.
Polished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
For vegetarians, you can ask for the chef’s special, where they make you whatever rolls they like and is always a delicious surprise.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Shô-Dan
2020 Rue MetcalfePolished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
For vegetarians, you can ask for the chef’s special, where they make you whatever rolls they like and is always a delicious surprise.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OTraditional Montreal bagels
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OTraditional Montreal bagels
Creative Neapolitan pizzas & high-concept mozzarella pairings are highlights at this trendy space.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Mangiafoco
105 Rue Saint-Paul OCreative Neapolitan pizzas & high-concept mozzarella pairings are highlights at this trendy space.
L'Orchidée de Chine
2017 Rue PeelServing refined Sichuan cuisine.
Fiorellino
470 Rue De La Gauchetière OVery good Italian pizza and pasta in a modern setting.
Contemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
25 recommandé par les habitants
KINKA IZAKAYA MONTREAL
1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine OContemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard ODelicious Kosher baked goods.
Soucoupe Café
6910 Rue FabreVery good coffee near the apartment.
Essentials
Large grocery store conveniently located down the street.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Metro Marcanio
1550 Rue BélangerLarge grocery store conveniently located down the street.
Best fresh pasta shop in Montreal (uncooked). Bring home some wild mushroom raviolis and add some butter and sage for a great meal. Located in Jean-Talon Market.
Pastificio Sacchetto Inc
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBest fresh pasta shop in Montreal (uncooked). Bring home some wild mushroom raviolis and add some butter and sage for a great meal. Located in Jean-Talon Market.
Italian grocery store with vast array of cold cuts and cheese. They also sell prepared ready to heat meals.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentItalian grocery store with vast array of cold cuts and cheese. They also sell prepared ready to heat meals.
The SAQ (locations all around the city) is where you want to buy your wine and spirits. The convenience stores only sell wine that is bottled in Quebec. For the same prices, it's worth going to the SAQ for the selection of fine wines from around the world.
300 recommandé par les habitants
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterThe SAQ (locations all around the city) is where you want to buy your wine and spirits. The convenience stores only sell wine that is bottled in Quebec. For the same prices, it's worth going to the SAQ for the selection of fine wines from around the world.
Shopping
Drug store pharmacy is a 30 second walk from the apartment.
194 recommandé par les habitants
PJC Jean Coutu
6500 Rue St-HubertDrug store pharmacy is a 30 second walk from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewpub offering many craft beer options & gourmet comfort eats in a contemporary space.
134 recommandé par les habitants
Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OBrewpub offering many craft beer options & gourmet comfort eats in a contemporary space.
Bustling tavern with farmer’s market-influenced pub grub, local beer & a patio, plus weekend brunch.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Le Pourvoyeur
184 Rue Jean-Talon EBustling tavern with farmer’s market-influenced pub grub, local beer & a patio, plus weekend brunch.
Many choices of beer from around the world in a contemporary setting
54 recommandé par les habitants
Yïsst
901 Rue Saint-Zotique EMany choices of beer from around the world in a contemporary setting
Parks & Nature
Montreal was named for this hilly highland, where the tallest spot in the city overlooks its most extensive parkland. The greenspace of Parc du Mont-Royal is an outdoorsman's dream, with hiking trails and nature walks that cater to every season and level of athlete. In the winter, cross-country skiers, tobogganers, and ice skaters don their equipment by Beaver Lake and its pavilion, while the warmer months bring families and competitors to the pitches of Jeanne-Mance Park for tennis, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, or a dip in the community pool. A perfect spot for a stroll or a picnic, the forest foliage is dotted with sculpture art and offers views of Montreal.
995 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceMontreal was named for this hilly highland, where the tallest spot in the city overlooks its most extensive parkland. The greenspace of Parc du Mont-Royal is an outdoorsman's dream, with hiking trails and nature walks that cater to every season and level of athlete. In the winter, cross-country skiers, tobogganers, and ice skaters don their equipment by Beaver Lake and its pavilion, while the warmer months bring families and competitors to the pitches of Jeanne-Mance Park for tennis, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, or a dip in the community pool. A perfect spot for a stroll or a picnic, the forest foliage is dotted with sculpture art and offers views of Montreal.
185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
970 recommandé par les habitants
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
Set within the Laurentian Mountains, northwest of Montréal. The year-round Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, on the shores of Lake Tremblant, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village. North of town, expansive Mont-Tremblant National Park offers forested hiking trails and lakes for canoeing, along with winter activities.
One of my favorite things is to rent a canoe from the activity center. They take you to a small lake that leads to the Riviere du Diable. Spend a beautiful day canoeing down the river and at the end, you'll get picked up by bus and brought back to your parking spot where you rented the canoe.
330 recommandé par les habitants
Mont-Tremblant
Set within the Laurentian Mountains, northwest of Montréal. The year-round Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, on the shores of Lake Tremblant, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village. North of town, expansive Mont-Tremblant National Park offers forested hiking trails and lakes for canoeing, along with winter activities.
One of my favorite things is to rent a canoe from the activity center. They take you to a small lake that leads to the Riviere du Diable. Spend a beautiful day canoeing down the river and at the end, you'll get picked up by bus and brought back to your parking spot where you rented the canoe.
Arts & Culture
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OCanadian and global exhibits
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
651 recommandé par les habitants
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieGalleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.