Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of Montreal’s food and drink scene

Your guide to the best food and drink in Montreal

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I waited in line for over 30 minutes for Montreal's best baguette and it was worth it

I spotted the line in front of this neighbourhood bakery from about a block away. Snaking its way along Monkland Avenue, a queue of bread-lovers waited...

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The 50 best restaurants in Montreal right now

Welcome to Time Out's handpicked selection of the best restaurants in Montreal, home to four of the best restaurants in the world for food right now (not...

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The full list of Quebec restaurants that won a Michelin Star in 2025

The Michelin Guide Quebec has been unveiled, and the province’s culinary scene is buzzing. It’s official: 9 restaurants were awarded Michelin...

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Inside Bowie, the new Montreal speakeasy hidden in Old Montreal

This new exclusive resto-bar doesn’t allow cameras, but I got in. Here’s what I experienced—photos included. Sometimes when I’m...

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It’s official: This NDG bakery makes the best baguette in Montreal

Calling all bread lovers! Over 300 people showed up at the Union Française on Wednesday evening to taste, meet local artisans, and vote for their...

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What's iconic in Montreal

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Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than greasy spoons and world's best bagels (sorry not sorry, New York—it's complicated). Don’t get...

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Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

Eat it and weep.

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Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked

For a true taste of the city, look to the best bagels in Montreal.

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15 restaurants and delis with the best Montreal smoked meat

This list is all you’ll need to find of best, from the famous to the fledgling and everything in between.

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The best Montreal hot dogs

Served as toasties or steamies with mustard, relish, onions and cabbage.

Mornings in Montreal

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The best crepes in Montreal to dig into right now

Quick to produce and seriously tasty, the crepes Montreal has to offer—from sweet crepes to savory galettes—continue to be a staple of this...

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Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked

When Nike designs a (bagel-themed) sneaker after you, you know you've made it. Ask anyone (including RHONY's Bethenny Frankel and pop superstar Dua...

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Here's where to find the best coffee in Montreal right now

Enjoying the best coffee in Montreal is one of the simplest pleasures around.

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Where you’ll find the best croissant in Montreal

There is no better way to start a day than breaking into the best, freshly baked croissants in Montreal.

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The best donuts in Montreal to stuff your face with

Churros, bomboloni, paczkis, beignets and more.

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Explore Time Out Market Montréal

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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Montréal

Located in the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Time Out Market Montréal is 40,000-square-foot culinary and cultural destination, smack dab in the heart...

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Events happening at Time Out Market Montréal

Located in the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Time Out Market Montréal is 40,000 square feet of great food and fun under one roof. A culinary and...

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Try 7 of Montreal's best burgers in one place

Bourbon onion and pineapple jam? Pillowy brioche buns? Homemade piri-piri mayonnaise? Le Burger Week is upon us, and the Market has some mouthwatering...

Romantic evenings in Montreal

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The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

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The sexiest restaurants in Montreal

From romantic histories that take you and your date back to another place and time to those that offer modern menus to inspire romance.

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The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal

Nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars.

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Your guide to dating in Montreal in 2024

We've taken the stress out of dating for you. Finding date ideas that don't feel like a forced gesture out of Love, Actually can sometimes be an actual...

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The best pubs in Montreal

Whether it’s for a cold pint at the height of summer or a cozy place to warm your bones with whiskey, the best pubs in Montreal are good for a few rounds...

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First look: I ate at Mile End’s hottest new restaurant, ranked one of the best global openings in 2024

Everybody and their uncle was at Oncle Lee’s opening night. The highly anticipated opening of the new restaurant in Mile End's Laurier West,...

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Montreal’s most romantic restaurant revealed

A dazzling Victorian heritage building with gleaming wood panelling and marble-topped bar? Walls made entirely of glass with copper accents and an achingly...

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This Montreal hotel and restaurant was ranked the best in Canada

A restaurant helmed by Marcus Samelsson that overlooks the city skyline? A luxurious hidden spa that’s one of Montreal’s best kept...

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Comfort food and chowing down

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27 of the best and juiciest burger joints in Montreal you need to try

We’re serious about our burgers in Montreal. (Just ask Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.) There's every variety available here too served by a range of...

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Where to find the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

While the city loves to get up in arms over who's making the best bagels and the best smoked meat, the best poutine in Montreal is the most...

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The 49 best cheap eats in Montreal

Montrealers have an ongoing love affair with their city’s low cost of living alongside its high quality of life, and the best cheaps eats in...

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The best pizza in Montreal right now

When it comes to seeking out comfort food, the best pizza in Montreal leaves everything else in the dust. With New York and Detroit-style pizzas continuing to...

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37 best brunch spots in Montréal right now

From our famous bagels and poutine, to the best eggs benedict and sick stacks of pancakes, welcome to Montreal's must-eat guide to brunch. No matter...

Montreal restaurants by cuisine

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The best buffets in Montreal

The best buffets in Montreal never go out of style. You’ll find a wide variety of all-you-can-options here, ranging from the best steakhouses and...

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The best and freshest sushi in Montreal

Thanks to a steady line of imports straight from Japan as well as a rich province full of regional delicacies, the best sushi in Montreal never disappoints....

The best Italian restaurants in Montreal

From pasta masters to pizza slice slingers, these are the best Italian restaurants in Montreal you’ve got to try.

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The best vegan restaurants in Montreal

Incredible, meatless food has cropped up on menus across the city and we are here for it. From some of the best burgers and milkshakes in town, to the...

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The best new restaurants in Montreal

You'll find bold creativity, traditional fare, and everything in between at the hottest new tables in Montreal. These new players are dishing out...

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The best dim sum in Montreal you need to feast on

When it comes to the best brunch in Montreal, dim sum is essential. If you're tired of eating salty bacon and hollandaise-soaked Eggs Benedict, why not look to...

Specialties in Montreal

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The best Montreal hot dogs and steamies

The casse-croûte or "snack bar" is an indispensable part of what makes up Québécois culture, and they’re known for serving...

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Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than old school diners and world's best bagels. Don’t get us wrong, it’d be a cardinal sin not to eat...

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Sizzling hot Korean BBQ Montreal spots to grill and grab drinks

Just the thing when you're looking for marinated meats, fresh seafood, and veggies sizzling on your tabletop grill.

Good times and great drinks

Bars and pubs

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

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The best pubs in Montreal

Whether it’s for a cold pint at the height of summer or a cozy place to warm your bones with whiskey, the best pubs in Montreal are good for a few rounds...

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The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal

There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars. Knowing which unmarked door leads you...

Nightlife

Ultimate guide to the best nightlife in Montreal

It's official: Montreal is the party capital of Canada. The vibes are up wherever you go, and nights here are full of epic clubs, bars, live music venues, sexy...

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The best strip clubs in Montreal

Known for the sexiest burlesque and erotic entertainment for decades, the best strip clubs in Montreal have ranged from the cabarets of the roaring 20s to the...

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The best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Montreal

Montreal is one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ capitals and its queer bars and nightclubs are a pillar of local nightlife. The city is home to one of...

What to eat in every neighbourhood

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The best restaurants in Montreal's Mile End you need to eat at

Montreal’s Mile End is a tiny nieghbourhood densely packed with a ton of culture. And when somewhere’s rich in culture, it’s usually also...

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I ate at Mile End’s hottest new restaurant, ranked one of the best global openings in 2024

Everybody and their uncle was at Oncle Lee’s opening night. The highly anticipated opening of the new restaurant in Mile End's Laurier West,...

The best Downtown Montreal restaurants

We’ve combed the city core to bring you the best Downtown Montreal restaurants, from high-end spots to casual grab-n-gos.

Food & Drink news from around the world

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The Spanish city named Europe’s culinary capital for 2025

It beat the likes of Porto, Paris and Naples according to the food experts and thousands of locals surveyed by Time Out

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I went on a food tour of Copenhagen inspired by ‘The Bear’ – these are the best things I ate

As season four of ‘The Bear’ lands on Disney+, our writer embarks on a culinary adventure following in the footsteps of Carmy and Marcus

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The best pizzerias in Europe have been crowned for 2025

Influential pizza guide 50 Top Pizza has just dropped its list of Europe’s greatest pizzerias this year – here’s where made the cut

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This is officially the best pizza on the planet, according to Time Out

Pizzas from Rome, New York, Tokyo and Oaxaca made this list, but one particular pie is a slice above the rest

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The 19 best pizzas in the world

There’s Porteño-style, ultra-crispy and classic Neapolitan pizzas from all corners of the planet in this list – we hope you’re hungry

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Europe’s best wine destinations in 2025, ranked

The average cost of a winery tour, three-night hotel stay and bottle of wine have been analysed in this new study, as have weather conditions and awards

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The 18 best sandwiches in the world right now

Open wide: these otherworldly handhelds are the best thing since sliced bread

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Two South American cities have been named best in the world for food

The ratings from locals we surveyed in each city were some of the highest across the planet – which one takes your fancy?

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This is officially the world’s best city for food right now, according to Time Out

We quizzed thousands of city-dwellers on their city’s food scene and called on insight from editors, food critics and Time Out Market chefs to curate this...

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The 15 food capitals of the world right now, revealed

The number of five-star restaurants, Michelin-guide spots, food-based attractions and national dishes are just a sprinkling of the factors assessed in this new...