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1. Montréal Plaza
4.7
Exceptional(208)
$$$$
• French / Canadian • Rosemont/ Petite Patrie
Booked 14 times today
In the heart of La Petite-Patrie, Montréal Plaza is the first restaurant by Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson. Both accessible and high-quality, it caters to food enthusiasts and neighborhood families alike.Creative cuisine rooted in French tradition with a touch of whimsy, made from seasonal products provided by our producer friends.
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2. Alma Montréal
4.5
Awesome(127)
$$$$
• Contemporary Mexican • Outremont
Booked 9 times today
Best Mexican Restaurant Outside of Mexico (Culinaria Mexicana 2025) #43 The 50 Best (North America) #24 Canada's Top 100Located off the beaten path in the heart of Outremont, Alma is an intimate 20-seat restaurant showcasing modern Mexican cuisine with authentic techniques and flavours combined with local QC ingredients. It is operated Chef Juan Lopez Luna et sommelier/importer Lindsay Brennan. Alma offers a tasting menu experience inspired by the concept of "mar y montana", influenced by Juan's childhood memories of central Mexico, and time spent in Oaxaca. Lopez is one of the few chefs in Canada working with heritage corn from Mexico, grinding fresh masa each morning. The tortillas are made by hand with his grandmother's tortilla press. The wine list highlights sun-kissed Catalan wines from a group of winemaker-friends that Brennan imports directly to QC from Barcelona. Alma is the Canadian destination for Catalan wines - with a deep cellar of back vintages.
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3. Bar Luz
4.5
Awesome(42)
$$$$
• Mexican • Outremont
Booked 4 times today
Bar Luz is a fonda fina — an elevated, intimate expression of traditional Mexican cuisine influenced by the taquerias and neighbourhood eateries of Mexico City. It is the latest project from the team behind Alma (Chef Juan Lopez Luna and sommelier Lindsay Brennnan) the beloved restaurant in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood that has helped redefine Mexican cuisine in Canada. The menu draws inspiration from the matriarchs of Juan’s family, specifically his "abuela", reimagined through the lens of Quebec’s seasonal bounty. Rooted in memory, migration, and the deep flavors of family and conviviality, Bar Luz is right next door to Alma. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday (reservations recommended). At Bar Luz heirloom corn is imported from small farmers in Mexico. It is nixtamalized and milled in-house. Tortillas are pressed by hand à la minute and cooked on the traditional terra cotta comals.
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4. La Grande Table Gastronomique par Jérôme Ferrer
4.7
Exceptional(4577)
$$$$
• French • Downtown
Booked 27 times today
Jérôme Ferrer Europea is a creative cuisine gem in downtown Montreal. It's not just about the food, but the whole experience. As one reviewer said, the food is 'an art' and another praised it for being 'whimsical'. The chef and his team have managed to create a 'unique and special experience' for every diner. They've even been crowned 'maitre cuisinier de France', a title reserved for the best chefs in France.
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5. Anemone
4.8
Exceptional(343)
$$$$
• Market Cuisine • Little Italy
Booked 4 times today
Warm cuisine made with mainly locally sourced ingredients by Mike Madokoro and Minh Phat Tu, with a selection of wine and drinks by Elena Racevičiūtė-Ouellette.
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6. Dorsia
4.7
Exceptional(165)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Old Montreal
Booked 9 times today
Step into Dorsia, in the heart of Old Montreal. A space where timeless charm meets modern elegance. Our menu, rooted in French and Italian traditions, celebrates the finest local Quebec ingredients. Dorsia is an invitation to indulge, connect, and enjoy genuine hospitality.
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7. Heni Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(90)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • Griffintown/St-Henri
Booked 7 times today
Guided by our Chef Julien Robillard, the Heni restaurant offers modern and creative cuisine inspired by traditional recipes from North Africa and the Middle East. Centered around a tasting menu, the dishes change with the seasons to highlight products from Montreal and its surroundings. Further, we stand out through our vast representation of Levantine, and Mediterranean wines.Proudly represented on Canada's 100 best, Air Canada's EnRoute 2024 longlist for best new restaurants alongside other awards and mentions from LaPresse, Cult MTL and Eater.
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8. Restaurant Chouchou
4.6
Exceptional(14)
$$$$
• Chinese • Little Italy
Booked 5 times today
Located in the heart of Montréal’s vibrant Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie neighborhood, Restaurant Chouchou is a cozy neighborhood bistro on Rue Beaubien E offering a modern take on Chinese cuisine. The kitchen highlights seasonal Quebec ingredients while drawing inspiration from regional Chinese flavors, creating dishes that are both familiar and unexpected.Whether you are stopping in for a glass of natural wine or settling in for a relaxed dinner, the menu focuses on bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful presentation.With warm service and an inviting atmosphere, Restaurant Chouchou captures the spirit of Montréal’s neighborhood dining scene — a place to gather, share plates, and linger over good food and wine.
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9. Chez Jean-Paul
4.8
Exceptional(24)
$$$$
• Market Cuisine • Rosemont/ Petite Patrie
Chez Jean-Paul offers an experience that walks the line between fine dining and heartfelt conviviality — just as it should. That’s the motto of chef-owner Isael Gadoua, a former student of the legendary Joe Beef restaurant. Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, this intimate 34-seat restaurant delivers a bold and creative cuisine — playful yet refined. The space exudes that warm, personal energy only found in lively, unpretentious places, giving this exceptional table a truly unique spirit.In the kitchen, Isael is joined by his right-hand man Antoine Joubert, and together they craft a menu that evolves with the seasons: seasonal ingredients, offal, charcoal grilling — all handled with thoughtful precision and a deep respect for culinary craftsmanship. Out front, sommelier Ellie Cohn curates a wine list highlighting privately imported artisan wines. Expect a selection of both pleasure wines and grands crus, carefully chosen to complement each dish.
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10. Sabayon
5.0
Exceptional(63)
$$$$
• Market Cuisine • Pointe Saint-Charles
*Reservations are on the first Wednesday of the month at noon for the following month. We are now fully booked until the end of June, reservations for July will be on June 3rd at noon.*- Open since August 2023, Sabayon is the project of Marie-Josée Beaudoin and Patrice Demers. A 16-seat micro restaurant located in Pointe St-Charles. In the evening, from Thursday to Saturday, discover a surprise 6-course tasting menu featuring seasonal products, the vast majority of which are local. The cuisine focuses on vegetables, fish and seafood. On Friday and Saturday afternoon, a Tea Time menu is offered.We accept reservation for 1 to 4 person, we do not accept parties larger than 4.
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  • BruceGold
    Montreal / Quebec •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The ambiance is palpable as you walk into the wide, welcoming front door. We sat bar side and had a delicious meal for the ages. Cocktails are fresh and interesting. And sitting at the bar provides a homier perspective; chatting with the servers as they make your drinks, discuss the menu and the history of the place. Co-owner Elena is always present, keeping things moving and maintaining a good beat. Meals change regularly so not much need to review the specifics. Just to say the preparation of the dishes with their colourful and delicious assemblies of tastes and textures indicates plenty of forethought and a heavy dose of creativity. Make it a point to visit.
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    Anemone$$$$• Market Cuisine• Little Italy
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    4.8
  • Geoff
    Calgary / Southern Alberta •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I work both as a wine and food journalist and a wine merchant. This was one of best meals I’ve ever enjoyed. The wine list is great, with inventive glass pours to accompany our courses. If you browse their menu and think it looks a little odd or whimsical, put those concerns aside. This spot is delivering seriously great food. Service was pretty much perfect, relaxed, informative and there when needed (thanks Ray). Highly recommend!
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    Montréal Plaza$$$$• French / Canadian• Rosemont/ Petite Patrie
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    4.7
  • JimGold
    Montreal / Quebec •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 21, 2026
    First time for us at the restaurant. Great food experience, with a tasting menu put together but the staff at our request. Everything was delicious. Definitely will be going back!
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    Bar Luz$$$$• Mexican• Outremont
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    4.5
  • Kim
    Montreal / Quebec •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 13, 2026
    Lovely experience! Great food, amazing wine and friendly, knowledgeable service. Will definitely come back for their tasting menu
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    Heni Restaurant$$$$• Middle Eastern• Griffintown/St-Henri
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    4.7
  • Jonthan
    Montreal / Quebec •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 9, 2026
    Thank you for a fantastic evening! I will be back.
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    Alma Montréal$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Outremont
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    4.5

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