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Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of Montreal’s food and drink scene
Top-tier food and drink in Montreal

Secret new terrasse opening in Montreal
Lush jungle vegetation. A terrasse inspired by Vietnam’s French colonial architecture, and decor that channels Saigon of the 1950’s. Plus a menu...

New hidden beer garden in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood
Sizzling barbecue, local beer brewed on-site and a sprawling outdoor beer garden (with an indoor pub!) is the winning combination that’s arrived just...

The best bars in Montreal
Santé, Montreal!

The ultimate guide to the best nightlife in Montreal
We’re calling it: The best nightlife in Montreal makes this city the party capital of Canada, bar none.
What's iconic in Montreal

Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked
Eat it and weep.

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

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.

The best Montreal hot dogs
Served as toasties or steamies with mustard, relish, onions and cabbage.
The latest from Time Out Market Montréal
Did someone say beer? Drinking is famously part of Montréal’s culture, and microbreweries are a clear favourite. But with over 150 microbreweries...

All the events happening at Time Out Market Montréal
DJs, live jazz and folk music, pop-up surprises, and more.

Montréal restaurant Toqué! named world’s best
Forbes recently released its 2022 Star Award winners list, and nine Canadian culinary hotspots were named among the best restaurants in the world....

Montreal can now dine on the new Time Out Market menu from chef Chanthy Yen
Time Out Market Montréal now features a coast-to-coast-to-coast menu from prime minister Justin Trudeau’s personal chef.

A new, huge weekend boozy brunch menu, and every eatery has a dish? Yes, please
Breakfast pizzas and brunch poutines? Middle Eastern, Indian and Japanese brunch dishes? Cocktail pitchers? Yes, yes, and yes every weekend.
Mornings in Montreal
Restaurants serving up the best breakfast in Montreal right now
Restaurants serving up the best breakfast in Montreal right now
It should come as no surprise that Montreal does breakfast well, thanks to its rich tradition of diners and French flair.
Here's where to find the best coffee in Montreal right now
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.
The 20 best breakfast sandwiches in Montreal right now
The 20 best breakfast sandwiches in Montreal right now
Be it something you want to grab and go with certainty it'll be delicious, or you want it to be so good you'll travel across the city for it, the best...
The 35 best bakeries and pastry shops in Montreal
The 35 best bakeries and pastry shops in Montreal
Made from a crazy mishmash of old and new world sensibilities, and with bread and pastry traditions from everywhere.
Where you’ll find the best croissant in Montreal
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.
The best donuts in Montreal to stuff your face with
The best donuts in Montreal to stuff your face with
Churros, bomboloni, paczkis, beignets and more.
Romantic evenings in Montreal

Ah, l'amour: These are the most romantic 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.

The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal right now
Nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars.
From romantic histories that take you and your date back to another place and time to those that offer modern menus to inspire romance.

Ah, l'amour: These are the most romantic 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.

The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal right now
Nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars.

The best BYOBs in Montreal to dine at tonight
Sipping and snacking at wine bars is one thing, but look through the windows of the best BYOBs in Montreal to find someplace special.

Seafood restaurants in Montreal for oyster platters and more
When you take a good look at the scene in the city, the best seafood in Montreal covers a lot of ground.

The 17 best Montreal cocktail bars to find the perfect drink
Trip on any given curb and chances are you’ll fall into some great Montreal cocktail bars.
On a diet? Got restrictions?

The best vegan restaurants in Montreal changing the plant-based game
Whether you’re after a full fine dining experience or a quick breakfast.

The best vegetarian restaurants in Montreal you need to try
Vegetarian restaurants in Montreal are becoming less and less of a subculture in the city with every passing...

Grab great gluten-free eats at these Montreal restaurants
Can gluten-free foodies eat well in Montreal restaurants? They sure can, and we’re not just talking...
Comfort food and chowing down

From Al taglio to Za: Your guide to the best pizza in Montreal right now
The best pizza in Montreal is a plethora of great places ranging in price, style, and quality.

25 of the best and juiciest burgers in Montreal you need to try
Make no mistake: We’re serious about our burgers in the 514.
The best pizza in Montreal is a plethora of great places ranging in price, style, and quality.

From Al taglio to Za: Your guide to the best pizza in Montreal right now
The best pizza in Montreal is a plethora of great places ranging in price, style, and quality.

25 of the best and juiciest burgers in Montreal you need to try
Make no mistake: We’re serious about our burgers in the 514.

Where to find the best tacos in Montreal
Nothing’s better than a flavourful taco and a cerveza on a hot summer day (or a cold winter one, for that matter), and that’s exactly what...

The best ramen in Montreal you need in your life right now
These are the places you can go for either a rapid-fire lunch or drawn-out dinner full of aromas and comfort.

Here’s where to order from when you’ve got munchies in Montreal
Whether you plan on celebrating 4/20 or it’s just another day and your cannabis delivery order with the SQDC just arrived.
Montreal restaurants by cuisine
The best Italian restaurants in Montreal
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.
The best Vietnamese restaurants in Montreal
The best Vietnamese restaurants in Montreal
A huge fixture in the city’s offerings, since Vietnamese immigrants arrived by the thousands in the 1970s and 1980s.
The best French restaurants in Montreal right now
The best French restaurants in Montreal right now
The storied and accomplished facets of a foundational cuisine are no secret in the best French restaurants in Montreal.
The best Chinese restaurants in Montreal
The best Chinese restaurants in Montreal
Montreal’s best Chinese restaurants express each regional cuisine through casual spots and Lazy Susan-topped tablecloths.
Fried chicken to fine dining: The best Korean restaurants in Montreal
Fried chicken to fine dining: The best Korean restaurants in Montreal
The chefs of Montreal's Korean restaurants are innovators without contest.
The best Mexican restaurants in Montreal you won’t forget
The best Mexican restaurants in Montreal you won’t forget
If you want to fill your Instagram feed with pictures of tacos and flights of mezcal.
Specialties in Montreal

Where to find the best Portuguese chicken in Montreal
It ain’t all about bagels and smoked meat.

27 restaurants serving the best and freshest sushi in Montreal
Like Jiro, we too dream of sushi.

Dish by dish, these are the 25 very best desserts in Montreal
It’s clear: Montreal loves its sweets as much as it loves its poutine.

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
The best Montreal karaoke bars to belt it out and booze it up
The best Montreal karaoke bars to belt it out and booze it up
Birthed in the early 1970s, Montreal karaoke bars have since been catapulted to the top of the nightlife scene.
Where to find solid 5 à 7 and happy hour deals at Montreal bars
Where to find solid 5 à 7 and happy hour deals at Montreal bars
Whether it was a long or blissfully short day at work.
The best sports bars in Montreal to cheer on your team
The best sports bars in Montreal to cheer on your team
There’s a seat waiting for you in a sports bar to catch the face-off/jump ball/coin toss.
These are the best pubs in Montreal right now
These are the best pubs in Montreal right now
Whether it’s for a cold pint at the height of summer or a cozy place to warm your bones with whiskey.
The best dive bars in Montreal for getting your buzz on
The best dive bars in Montreal for getting your buzz on
Montreal remains a gritty town fueled by poutine, cigarettes, and cheap beer from the best dive bars.
What to eat in every neighbourhood

The very best restaurants Verdun has to offer
New and flashy destinations are now rubbing shoulders with the borough's age-old classics.

The 23 best Villeray restaurants for casual eats and fine dining
The best Villeray restaurants create as astoundingly mighty crew of places to eat.

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.

The best Old Montreal restaurants
These Old Montreal restaurants are the finest of fine dining and the top casual options found in the city’s historic hub.
Food & Drink news from around the world

Cornwall’s magical beach feasts are back – and tickets go on sale this week
The long-table sunset dinners are a highlight of the great British summer

The 25 most spectacular sandwiches in the world
These otherworldly handhelds are the best thing since sliced bread.

The 28 coolest bars in the world right now
Join us in raising a glass to the world's hottest watering holes – from Paris to Cape Town to Chicago

The best cooking shows of all time, according to chefs
Even real-life chefs binge 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Iron Chef'

The 13 all-time best pasta shapes, according to chefs
From bucatini and cavatappi to rigatoni, these are the noodles that chef reach for
Take a look inside Mexico’s all-you-can-drink tequila train
All aboard! The seriously luxe Jose Cuervo Express just choo-choo’d to the top of our bucket list

18 street food dishes from around the world that you have to try
Nosh your way around the world with these delectable street eats from Chicago, Tokyo, Mexico City and beyond

The 25 best rooftop bars in the world
Good drinks, great vibes and epic views: our global list of the world’s best rooftop bars covers Europe, Asia,...

We ranked the entire menu so you can create the best Chipotle order possible
From the juiciest proteins to the most lip-smacking toppings, here's how to craft the best Chipotle order

10 restaurants with epic art collections
You get dinner and a show with these gallery-worthy restaurants around the globe