Hi! I usually prefer to cook at home but love to take my family for a nice treat time to time. I am looking for AYCE restaurants in Montreal for trying different kinds of food at a time. We went to La Taj for indian food and Taiyo Cite Restaurant for Japanese BBQ so far and we loved both food and the experience. Let me know if there are any others for different kind of food like Mexican, Persian, Greek or other cuisine.
Hello fellow food lovers. My husband and I decided to start a little challenge where we try restaurants in Montreal with cuisine from 12 different countries. So far we went to Garage Beirut (Lebanon), Philinos (Greece), Oncle Lee (China). I'm looking for suggestions on where to head next! We have a lot of ideas but I'd love to hear about your experience.
One detail; we're both vegetarian. This makes things a little bit more complicated for some countries and cultures.
Which restaurant would be best for a Friday night as a solo diner visiting Montreal for the first time?
I’m currently deciding between the following, but would love other suggestions. The goal is good food and portions at a fair pricepoint:
• Monarque (Brasserie)
• L’Express
• Bar St-Denis
• Leila
I’ve been lurking and searching through this sub but still haven’t quite found what I’m looking for.
Can anyone recommend a couple spots for dinner and drinks that really capture the true Montreal experience? I’m looking for busy, bustling, high energy places with great atmosphere, packed rooms, loud conversations, amazing food.
Price isn’t really a concern. It’s more about the experience, the energy, and having a great night out. We’re very social, bringing good energy, and honestly beyond excited to be back in town:
Definitely not looking for a quiet fine dining experience. I want to feel immersed in the culture and eat incredible Montreal-style cuisine.
Downtown preferred since it’ll be close to our hotel.
Thanks in advance.
Preferably from a local bakery or local market and not the industrial ones. I was recommended the Joe La Croute pizza dough which I haven’t tried yet.
Give me your best ones!
I spent 14 full days in Montreal, starting on May 2nd. I had no budget and was looking to experience mainly French bistro, brasserie, and fine dining restaurants. Through my own research and feedback on this sub, I curated a trip of a lifetime—with mostly hits and only a couple of misses.
Not only were the restaurants excellent but the service was amazing and the passion and friendliness from Montrealers both in person and online was an unexpected treat.
The trip wasn’t perfect (transportation and construction nearly killed me), but from the food perspective, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
50 stops. One incredible trip.
Check out my reviews on Medium: https://medium.com/gander-gourmet/magical-montreal-my-14-day-french-food-tour-1c4f59ed5966
Hey guys! My fiancee and I are going to Montreal for the last two weeks of June and I wanted to surprise her with a cute date night while we are in town! Does anyone have any recommendations? We love a tasting menu, but it isn't a necessity. Also we are not huge seafood eaters BUT we both love food so could be convinced. Thanks in advance!
Hey there,
I'm in town with some friends for the F1 again this week and looking for some nice spots for dinner. We're not the fine dining type though, was hoping to get some recommendations from you lovely folk based on other places we've been to and loved.
Sammi & Soupe Dumpling - this is probably our favourite place in the city currently
Pizza Toni - went yesterday and didn't seem as good as previous years?
Patty Slaps
Shwartz's - feels like you have to
Dunn's - close to our hotel and easy just after a flight or a late night
Escondite Vieux Port
Fairmont Bagel - yet to go but excited!
Any other excellent local places we should try similar to this list? We're not opposed to something less casual, but we really don't want to be breaking the bank!
Any recommendations for a really good chocolate éclair in Montreal or Laval?
Wanted to try something more creative and unique and off the recommendation of a few posts here went to try Chez Jean-Paul. Didn't disappoint. Excellent service, great wine pairings and each of the 9 dishes on the tasting menu were interesting mix of flavours, well executed and certainly unique. One of the better meals I've had in Montreal, surprised it isn't busier or more talked about - quality, food and value far exceeded some of the other more hyped up places I've tried recently.
Anchovy with dill cream on a chicharron
Nordic shrimps and white asparagus - parsnip jelly
Terrine, jerusalem artichokes, roast pork reduction.
Dry-age the arctic char, caviar and chili sauce.
Cured duck breast with ramps, pancetta & morel mushrooms
Rhubarb sorbet in clover crème anglaise
Few other dishes I didn't get photos of. A sea urchin in mussel foam and winter radish, sweetbreads with smoked rutabaga and cream, scallops with pork jellies and a foamed buffalo mozzarella with a basil cream on a soft bread soaked in tomato.
They said the menu changes quite a bit, so will definitely be going back to try some of the new dishes in a few months.
What are some Montreal restos / cafés / bars that feel like they might not survive the next year?
Trying to discover places that are struggling quietly so people can go support them before they disappear. Feels like there’s way too much turnover lately, especially for a city that’s known for its food scene. And it definitely doesn’t help when construction drags on forever and entire streets feel inaccessible.
Would love to make a list and check some of them out this summer.
I will traveling to Montreal for the first time during the last weekend in May from the states. I’m staying in The Plateau.
I’m a foodie, and among many of the cultural and outdoor activities on my list, I want to experience why Montreal is considered a big foodie city.
I’d love some suggestions based on my itinerary, including must-visit coffee spots:
Thursday
• Dinner at Kitano Shokudo
Friday
• Bagels from St-Viateur and Fairmount
• Dinner at L’Express
Saturday
• Brunch in Old Montreal (Where should I go?)
• Dinner at Restaurant Hélicoptère
Sunday
• Lunch at Schwartz’s
• Dinner at Beba
Love a good chilaquiles but outside of Mexico I rarely think to eat it! I went to an amazing authentic spot in NYC when I visited last summer. What are some Montreal spots that do it justice?
Ive been on a search for montreal's best mac n cheese!
I love to cook my own one but I find it rare to find places that actually have good Mac n cheese. I know it can never be the same as a home cooked meal but still:) i havent tried THAT many yet , but 2 I really liked are the ones from La bêtise and from La boîte jaune.
What’s a good bistro on the 2 dollar sign side. 30cad per person maybe
Hi all! I have a meeting near Rosemont metro and I’m looking to grab a quick lunch (under $20 after tax and tip) before the meeting. I’m considering $5 gnocchi or Chez Claudette but I eat both so much I’m trying to expand my horizons and try something new. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi i'm looking for your go-to cheaper eats either korean or japanese. Less than 30 per person
No sushi :)
Open sunday nights !