Guidebook for Montreal
Food scene
Best Sushi in the Area if not Montreal - few tables - has take-out - no cc, cash only
236 recommandé par les habitants
Tri Express
1650 Avenue Laurier EBest Sushi in the Area if not Montreal - few tables - has take-out - no cc, cash only
Noisy but great dishes - bring your own wine place.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant les Héritiers
1915 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENoisy but great dishes - bring your own wine place.
One of the pizza joints in the neighbourhood - thin crust, friendly service. 6 minute walk
47 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzédélic Mont-Royal
1250 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the pizza joints in the neighbourhood - thin crust, friendly service. 6 minute walk
Iconic bistro on St Denis St. - reservations a must - a little bit Paris in Montreal - great for foodiies - noisy but worth it.
220 recommandé par les habitants
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisIconic bistro on St Denis St. - reservations a must - a little bit Paris in Montreal - great for foodiies - noisy but worth it.
L'Anecdote
801 Rue Rachel EGreat burger joint bar none - 8 minute walk
Another place people love to line up for - breakfast or brunch - locals love it
371 recommandé par les habitants
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother place people love to line up for - breakfast or brunch - locals love it
Restaurant smack in the middle of Park Lafontaine - the fare is acceptable - great location - 7 minute walk
14 recommandé par les habitants
Espace La Fontaine
3933 Av. du Parc-La FontaineRestaurant smack in the middle of Park Lafontaine - the fare is acceptable - great location - 7 minute walk
THE place for smoked meat (pastrami) - has been around for eons, looks and feels like it as well - be prepared to share table - the place looks like a dive but is a Montréal Institution
836 recommandé par les habitants
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentTHE place for smoked meat (pastrami) - has been around for eons, looks and feels like it as well - be prepared to share table - the place looks like a dive but is a Montréal Institution
I guarantee that Montréal bagels are Superior to NY bagels - you can test it here - 7 min walk -eat in or take out
195 recommandé par les habitants
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal EI guarantee that Montréal bagels are Superior to NY bagels - you can test it here - 7 min walk -eat in or take out
There is a slew of coffee places on Mount Royal ave, Starbucks, Café dépôt, Second Cup and some that are smaller and independent - my favourite is Brulerie St Denis, 3967 Saint Denis St, 20 min walk
31 recommandé par les habitants
Second Cup
6000 Ch. de la Côte-des-NeigesThere is a slew of coffee places on Mount Royal ave, Starbucks, Café dépôt, Second Cup and some that are smaller and independent - my favourite is Brulerie St Denis, 3967 Saint Denis St, 20 min walk
Small little cozy seafood place - BYOB- only a short skip away on Rachel in front of the park -reservations recommended - only about a dozen tables
7 recommandé par les habitants
Le Poisson Rouge
1201 Rue Rachel ESmall little cozy seafood place - BYOB- only a short skip away on Rachel in front of the park -reservations recommended - only about a dozen tables
Great Portugese place with accent on seafood - less snotty than most St Laurent establishments - a bit pricey - but most seafood places in Montréal are - has now moved downtown - it's a revolving restaurant with great views.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Portus 360
777 Bd Robert-BourassaGreat Portugese place with accent on seafood - less snotty than most St Laurent establishments - a bit pricey - but most seafood places in Montréal are - has now moved downtown - it's a revolving restaurant with great views.
Considered one of Canada's top 100 restos according to recent guide at # 11- 15 minute walk.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteConsidered one of Canada's top 100 restos according to recent guide at # 11- 15 minute walk.
If you're a bacon fanatic, and everything pork, this is the place for you - chef Martin Picard has build up quite a reputation - 15 minute walk - piéce de résistance - poutine au foie gras.
341 recommandé par les habitants
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EIf you're a bacon fanatic, and everything pork, this is the place for you - chef Martin Picard has build up quite a reputation - 15 minute walk - piéce de résistance - poutine au foie gras.
If you like rice and potatoes on the same plate and like greek fare, this is the place - has a great garden terrasse - great prices - packed on weekends - 15 minute walk
33 recommandé par les habitants
Le Jardin de Panos
521 Av. Duluth EIf you like rice and potatoes on the same plate and like greek fare, this is the place - has a great garden terrasse - great prices - packed on weekends - 15 minute walk
Legendary sandwich joint/deli -salami, cheese, - only lunch hours - has been in the same spot since 1932 - fixed menu, don't even try to tell them about substitutes - about a 40 minute walk
62 recommandé par les habitants
Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc
34 Av. Fairmount OLegendary sandwich joint/deli -salami, cheese, - only lunch hours - has been in the same spot since 1932 - fixed menu, don't even try to tell them about substitutes - about a 40 minute walk
Breakfast and lunch and weekend brunch all things eggs and also sandwiches, burgers - has a loyal clientele from neighbourhood companies.
133 recommandé par les habitants
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OBreakfast and lunch and weekend brunch all things eggs and also sandwiches, burgers - has a loyal clientele from neighbourhood companies.
Great new local Pizza place with authentic wood burning oven. 6 minute walk
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bacaro Pizzeria
5950 Av de MonklandGreat new local Pizza place with authentic wood burning oven. 6 minute walk
Popular poutine place, often line ups - 5 minute walk. If busy, try the charcoal broiled chicken place across the street
1037 recommandé par les habitants
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstPopular poutine place, often line ups - 5 minute walk. If busy, try the charcoal broiled chicken place across the street
Excellent Portuguese style chicken cooked over charcaol - eat in or take out - always busy
223 recommandé par les habitants
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EExcellent Portuguese style chicken cooked over charcaol - eat in or take out - always busy
Local crepe place has been around for decades - also offers other fare besides crepes.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Creperie bretonne Ty-Breiz inc.
933 Rue Rachel ELocal crepe place has been around for decades - also offers other fare besides crepes.
Great local restaurant with innovative cuisine. 6 minutes from apt
89 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Victoire
1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local restaurant with innovative cuisine. 6 minutes from apt
A casual portugese chicken place - mostly take out with a few stools - 20 minute walk
229 recommandé par les habitants
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EA casual portugese chicken place - mostly take out with a few stools - 20 minute walk
Great downtown resto - reasonably priced - can get noisy but manageable
72 recommandé par les habitants
Holder
407 Rue McGillGreat downtown resto - reasonably priced - can get noisy but manageable
Local breakfast and brunch place. It's a chain but the servings are quite delicious. 4 minutes from apt
61 recommandé par les habitants
Cora
2113 Boulevard le CarrefourLocal breakfast and brunch place. It's a chain but the servings are quite delicious. 4 minutes from apt
Shopping
Les Hauts & Les Bas
4487 Rue FabreLocal lingerie boutique (ladies only) - highly recommended by significant other
PJC Jean Coutu
1370 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOur local Duane Reade
If you're in the market for winter apparel, locally manufactured winter coats - pricey but ohhh so warm
6 recommandé par les habitants
Kanuk
485 Rue Rachel EIf you're in the market for winter apparel, locally manufactured winter coats - pricey but ohhh so warm
If you're a carnivore - great butcher shop if cooking up a meal
165 recommandé par les habitants
La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIf you're a carnivore - great butcher shop if cooking up a meal
Cheese shop - the varieties will make your head spin - they also have baguettes to go with the cheese
43 recommandé par les habitants
Fromagerie Hamel (Plateau Mont-Royal)
2129 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECheese shop - the varieties will make your head spin - they also have baguettes to go with the cheese
Health food store - has been around longer than the term "biologique" - vast selection
59 recommandé par les habitants
Rachelle-Béry boutiques santé
4201 R. Saint-DenisHealth food store - has been around longer than the term "biologique" - vast selection
Couche-Tard
2015 Rue Rachel E24 hour corner store- 10 minute walk
Craft beer store - has a vast selection of local microbrews - 5 minute walk
20 recommandé par les habitants
La Maison des Bières / The House of Beers
4485 Rue de LanaudièreCraft beer store - has a vast selection of local microbrews - 5 minute walk
Beautiful cheese shop with friendly service. 5 minutes from apt.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Bleu & Persillé
1475 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBeautiful cheese shop with friendly service. 5 minutes from apt.
Our government run liquor store. Great selection from around the world - wine and sprits.
300 recommandé par les habitants
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterOur government run liquor store. Great selection from around the world - wine and sprits.
Great local handmade chocolate shop - beats anything commercial you'll find - 5 minutes from apt
Ernestine
1827 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local handmade chocolate shop - beats anything commercial you'll find - 5 minutes from apt
Sightseeing
If you're a skater, there is a great skating pond in the Park in the winter season - music and all - way bigger than Rockefeller Centre - For pet lovers, there is an exercise area in the park for dogs
1637 recommandé par les habitants
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeIf you're a skater, there is a great skating pond in the Park in the winter season - music and all - way bigger than Rockefeller Centre - For pet lovers, there is an exercise area in the park for dogs
Sightseeing
Look out on Mont Royal next to the Chalet. Great views of the city
Great views - bring your camera. Drive up or take the #11 bus from Mont Royal metro station. Or climb the 400 or so stairs via Peel street stairs.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Royal Chalet
1196 Voie Camillien-HoudeGreat views - bring your camera. Drive up or take the #11 bus from Mont Royal metro station. Or climb the 400 or so stairs via Peel street stairs.
Bakeries/cafés
Great local bakery and café. Another location at 1965 Mont Royal.
400 recommandé par les habitants
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bakery and café. Another location at 1965 Mont Royal.
Great bakery and small café. Sell bread weight. Try the one stuffed with gouda cheese.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Le Pétrin Fou
1592 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bakery and small café. Sell bread weight. Try the one stuffed with gouda cheese.
Great local bakery with extensive selection and has a few tables. On the way to the mètro station. 12 minute walk
349 recommandé par les habitants
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bakery with extensive selection and has a few tables. On the way to the mètro station. 12 minute walk
My favourite place for coffee - they roast the beans on site - also has a terrasse in summer with a menu - about 20 minutes by foot
60 recommandé par les habitants
Brulerie St Denis
3039 Rue MassonMy favourite place for coffee - they roast the beans on site - also has a terrasse in summer with a menu - about 20 minutes by foot
For those with pets, a café that allows you to bring in your dog - about 20-25 minute walk
17 recommandé par les habitants
Le Doggy Café
4701 R. Saint-DenisFor those with pets, a café that allows you to bring in your dog - about 20-25 minute walk
Bars & nightlife
PUB WEST SHEFFORD
1562 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstLocal pub only 5 minutes walk
Great local bar with extensive wine list and a small menu open from 3 to 3. About a 5 minute walk
154 recommandé par les habitants
Le Rouge Gorge
1234 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat local bar with extensive wine list and a small menu open from 3 to 3. About a 5 minute walk
Great place to try out some scotch and also has a cigar lounge. 8-10 minutes by car
37 recommandé par les habitants
Whisky Cafe
5800 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place to try out some scotch and also has a cigar lounge. 8-10 minutes by car
Another local pub style bar. 10 minute walk going east on Mont Royal ave
181 recommandé par les habitants
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother local pub style bar. 10 minute walk going east on Mont Royal ave
Le Verre Bouteille
2112 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal pub bar with music on certain days.
Local pub and cruising bar just west of St Denis st. 18 minute walk. Upstairs has music
198 recommandé par les habitants
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal pub and cruising bar just west of St Denis st. 18 minute walk. Upstairs has music
Local hangout for the French community - bar with weekend music. Place gets busy on weekends. 15 minute walk
36 recommandé par les habitants
Bar L'Barouf
4171 R. Saint-DenisLocal hangout for the French community - bar with weekend music. Place gets busy on weekends. 15 minute walk
Another local bar with religious decor. 12 minute walk
76 recommandé par les habitants
Taverne Saint-Sacrement
775 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother local bar with religious decor. 12 minute walk
Take Out
Local and regional homemade cuisine - reasonably priced, quite good. Only drawback, they close at 7 pm. 4 minutes from apt
La Mise en Place
4492 Rue GarnierLocal and regional homemade cuisine - reasonably priced, quite good. Only drawback, they close at 7 pm. 4 minutes from apt
Local butcher shop that has prepared hot and cold take out dishes. Busy on weekends. Their dishes are great.
165 recommandé par les habitants
La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal ELocal butcher shop that has prepared hot and cold take out dishes. Busy on weekends. Their dishes are great.
Local pasta place with prepared take out dishes - homemade pasta. Another location on Rachel st - both about an 8 minute walk.
42 recommandé par les habitants
La Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
865 Rue Rachel ELocal pasta place with prepared take out dishes - homemade pasta. Another location on Rachel st - both about an 8 minute walk.