Finding great food in Montreal is not difficult; this city is known for its quality food and diversity. From pricey eats in Old Montreal, to small, inexpensive burger joints in the Quartier Latin, here is a list of my top 15 favorite places to eat at in Montreal. Whether it is for breakfast, lunch, supper, a night out with friends, or a bite in between exams, this list will surely satisfy your cravings, no matter what you are looking for.
1 Olive & Gourmando
Brunch, sandwiches, baked goods
Coup de coeur*: Brownies
351 Saint-Paul West
Old Montreal
(514) 350-1083
www.oliveetgourmando.com
2 La Terrasse Justine
French-Mediterranean
Coup de coeur: Scallop tartare
1231 Lajoie
Outremont
(514) 759-8009
www.bistrojustine.com/terrasse/eng/accueil.php
3 L’Avenue
Breakfast and lunch
Coup de coeur: Eggs benedict and mimosas
922 Mont-Royal East
Plateau Mont Royal
(514) 523-8780
4 Milano’s
Italian café
Coup de coeur: Sausage sandwich, cannoli
5196 Jarry East
Saint-Leonard
(514) 328-0561
www.cafemilano.ca
5 Factory Bar
Southern food, sports/resto-bar
Coup de coeur: Ribs
3435 Saint-Laurent
The Main
(514) 507-5660
www.factorybar.ca
6 La Banquise
24-hour snack bar, fast food, Quebecois
Coup de coeur: Banquise burger
994 Rue Rachel Est
Plateau Mont-Royal
(514) 525-2415
www.restolabanquise.com
7 Beauty’s
Breakfast and Lunch, diner
Coup de coeur: Bagels
93 Mont-Royal West
Plateau Mont-Royal
Montreal
(514) 849-8883
www.beautys.ca
8 La Paryse
Burgers and fries, diner
Coup de coeur: Cream cheese burger
302 Ontario East
Quartier Latin
(514) 842-2040
www.laparyse.com
9 Zyng
Asian
Coup de coeur: Pad Thai
1748 St-Denis
Quartier Latin
(514) 284-2016
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1371 Mont-Royal East
Plateau Mont-Royal
(514) 523-8883
www.zyng.com
10 Bottega
Italian
Coup de coeur: Margherita pizza, calamari
65 Saint Zotique East
Little Italy
(514) 277-8104
www.bottega.ca
11 Barros Luco
Chilean
Coup de coeur: El Completo hot dog, beef empanada
5201 St-Urbain
Mile-End
(514) 270-7369
12 Le Boucan
Southern-style comfort food
Coup de coeur: Pulled pork poutine
1886 Notre-Dame West
Little Burgundy
(514) 439-4555
www.leboucan.com
13 Vauvert
French with Quebecois influence
Coup de coeur: Seafood linguini, hamburger sliders served with Jack Daniel’s mayonnaise
355 McGill
Old Montreal
(514) 876-2823
www.restaurantvauvert.com
14 M:Brgr
Burger bar
Coup de coeur: Sweet potato fries
2025 Drummond
Downtown
(514) 906-2747
www.mbrgr.com
15 Kazu
Japanese
Coup de coeur: Shrimp burger
1862 Sainte-Catherine West
Downtown
(514) 937-2333
*The French expression “coup de coeur” translates to “personal favorites” in English. In this case, it refers to my personal favorite item on the menu.
Photographers: Elena Abbandonato and Sofia Mazzamauro