
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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Welcome to Time Out's handpicked selection of the best restaurants in Montreal, home to the new Michelin-starred restaurants. This list is intended to put...

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I visited this beautiful new Montreal sandwich shop and it may be the most stunning in Canada
I knew the sandwiches were going to be killer the second I walked in.
Between the smell of sauteed onions and peppers on the grill and the line-up (locals out...

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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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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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This Montreal restaurant serves unlimited AAA steak and fries for just $44 every Thursday
With all the incredible things going on in Old Montreal, you need to add this to the top of the list.
Maison Saint-Paul, a popular champagne bar nestled in...
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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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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...
Where are the hottest tables?
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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
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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 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...
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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 world’s best pizzerias have been crowned for 2026 – and the top two aren’t in Italy
Pizzerias in London and New York have topped this year’s ranking, with a Milanese spot coming in third
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The best fine-dining restaurants in the world in 2026, according to thousands of travellers
From closed-door steakhouses to 20-metre orange tunnels, here is where everyone wants to eat this year
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The extended list of the world’s 100 best bars has been revealed for 2026
From secretive speakeasies to tequila temples, here are the bars ranked 51-100 in the world’s biggest bar countdown
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The 18 best pizzas in the world right now
Our local writers have tried and tested pizzas from all corners of the planet – tuck into our tastiest picks
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The ultimate Anthony Bourdain travel guide: Tony’s favourite destinations and what he ate
As the new Bourdain biopic ‘Tony’ hits cinemas, Simone FM Spinner recounts her time spent with the famous gourmand and goes on a tour of his most-loved...
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Europe’s best pizzerias have been crowned for 2026 – here’s the full top 10
Hubs in Spain, France, Germany and Slovakia have claimed top spots, according to this definitive annual ranking
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A legendary Budapest ruin bar has been named the best bar in Europe for 2026
It’s a beacon of atmosphere, unique local culture and all-round good vibes. Here’s a closer look at this year’s top 10
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The first batch of Europe’s 50 Best Steak Restaurants has been revealed
An army of anonymous ambassadors ate their way through thousands of ribeyes to find the fifty best steak spots – here are numbers 50 to 36
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The world’s best restaurants have been named for 2026
Food & Wine's 2026 Tastemakers Awards focused on global kitchens with cultural and nostalgic roots
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It’s official: This is the best restaurant in Paris right now
Where ‘sci-fi-inspired gastronomy soars to great heights’ – here’s why we named it our favourite place to eat
















































