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Restaurants in Montreal

From street deli to white linen dining, Montreal offers visitors a wide range of choice when it comes to eating. Thanks to its many different ethnic communities, the restaurant scene is one of Montreal’s cherished aspects.

The Montreal restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over $60)
Moderate (C$30 to C$60)
Cheap (up to C$30)
These Montreal restaurant prices are for a three-course meal for one, including half a bottle of house wine or equivalent and tax. A service charge will not normally be added to your bill unless eating in large group. Otherwise, 15% tip is customary.

St. Viateur Bagel

Price: Cheap

Celebrating 50 years of bagel making, St.Viateur Bagel has kept Montrealers happy with their wood-oven roasted bagels ever since they were first introduced by Eastern European immigrants back in the day. More of a breakfast and lunch place, you can choose from numerous bagel sandwiches with your choice of bagel (poppy/sesame). Aromatic, chewy and ever so sweet, the Montreal bagel is the original - it puts international imitations to shame.

Address: 263 St Viateur West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 276 8044.

Schwartz's

Price: Cheap

Probably one of the top three destinations to visit on any tourist schedule, Schwartz’s is synonymous with Montreal. The city used to be full of Jewish delis like this one, but sadly Scharwatz’s remains one of the last standing. A classic full fat smoked-meat sandwich on rye with accompanying dill pickles is a must.Their pepper steak rub also makes an excellent souvenir.

Address: 3895 boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, Canada
Telephone: (514) 842 4813.
http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/

Magnan's

Price: Moderate

South east of the city lies this blue collar gem. Their specialty: roast beef. Unpretentious and hearty food served hot and efficiently. The cover is enormous, making Magnan’s ideal for large parties. However if you are dining alone, there is also a pleasant patio bar area where you can tuck in undisturbed and incognito.

Address: 2602 Rue St-Patrick, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 935 9647.

Au Pied de Cochon

Price: Moderate

One of Anthony Bourdain’s favourite restaurants, Au Pied is a glutton’s delight whose specialty is fois gras (geese have been fed on maple syrup no less). Chef Martin Picard is a legend for including simple but fatty masterpieces to the menu, like his to-die-for fois gras hamburgers or succulent duck-in-a-can. Booking ahead is essential, so is starving yourself for a day or two before and after.

Address: 536 East Duluth, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 281 1114.
www.restaurantaupieddecochon.ca

L'Avenue

Price: Moderate

The Plateau is the most vibrant and hip neighbourhood in the city, and L'Avenue reflects that, from the quirky décor (sparkly gold booths and a Harley mounted on the wall above the tables) to the new takes on traditional dinner fare and French comfort food. Very popular for breakfast and lunch, there is often a queue, especially for weekend brunch. It’s renowned for its eggs Benedict.

Address: 922 avenue du Mont-Royal East, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 523 8780.

Globe

Price: Expensive

You often get the sense that men who are in the doghouse bring their girlfriends here. Its sleek interior and ‘eat to be seen’ atmosphere make Globe one of the hottest restaurants in town. Trendiness aside, the food is pretty decent with seasonal market cuisine sourced from local producers.

Address: 3455 boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 284 3823.
http://www.restaurantglobe.com/

Gibby’s

Price: Expensive

With its Old Montreal location in a building that dates to 1740s, atmosphere is this restaurant’s selling point. The old stables’ courtyard makes the perfect setting for a romantic meal or special occasion. Gibby’s has been a Montreal must for generations. Note, it is only open for dinner from 1730 onwards. Think rib eye steaks or a rack of lamb paired with a tannic red.

Address: 298 Place D'Youville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 282 1837.
http://www.gibbys.com

Toqué

Price: Expensive

Arguably one of the classiest establishments in Montreal, with food to match, Toqué continues to set the standard for fine dining. Passionate about food and wine, and sourcing his produce locally, award winning chef, Normand Laprise makes sure his diners get a memorable and flawless eating experience.

Address: 900 place Jean-Paul Riopelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Telephone: (514) 499 2084.
http://www.restaurant-toque.com
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