Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Noodle Factory
1018 Rue Saint-Urbainchinatown gem, hidden noodle spot
elegant place, known for see food, late-night menu & weekend valet parking
6 locals recommend
Chez Delmo
275 Rue Notre Dame Oelegant place, known for see food, late-night menu & weekend valet parking
venerable steakhouse in an 18th-century stable, with seafood options & a fireplace, chic restaurant, romantic, expensive
135 locals recommend
Gibbys
298 Pl. d'Youvillevenerable steakhouse in an 18th-century stable, with seafood options & a fireplace, chic restaurant, romantic, expensive
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St Wgreat coffeeshop
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-Jacques heritage building, outstanding antique decor
Mon Cafe
44 Rue Notre Dame E serene coffeeshop, nice for working
Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-Nicolas iconic salads, cool place
Venice Mtl
440 R. Saint-François-Xavier diverse healthy menu, vegetarian friendly
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul O iconic croissants
Marché de la Villette
324 Rue Saint-Paul O for cold cut lovers and a morning beer
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue Balmoral boutique resto
MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE
355 Pl. Royale unique
Chatime Montreal
52C Rue De La Gauchetière Ochinese with vegan and vegetarian options
Copper Branch
1251 Avenue du Mont-Royal Eall vegan
Ristorante Quattro
17 Rue Notre Dame Ochic italian, expensive
Modavie
1 Rue Saint-Paul O
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame Omenu changes daily, staples remains, go for lobster spaghetti
LOV
464 Rue McGillvegan and vegetarian fusions
farm-fresh northern Italian dining, vintage and industrial decor
55 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue Richmondfarm-fresh northern Italian dining, vintage and industrial decor
happening barlike locale for seafood-focused eats like lobster poutine from iconic chef Chuck Hughes
159 locals recommend
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-Xavierhappening barlike locale for seafood-focused eats like lobster poutine from iconic chef Chuck Hughes
Scarlet Exclusive
139 Rue Saint-Paul Oposh eatery & lounge, seafood-heavy menu of modern european small plates & entrees
casual, high-energy hub known for its AAA Angus beef & raw bar, along with happy-hour DJs & drinks
27 locals recommend
Méchant Boeuf Bar-Brasserie
124 Rue Saint-Paul Ocasual, high-energy hub known for its AAA Angus beef & raw bar, along with happy-hour DJs & drinks
chic & rustic - famous for the shortribs, market cuisine and incredible cocktails
55 locals recommend
BARROCO
312 Rue Saint-Paul Ochic & rustic - famous for the shortribs, market cuisine and incredible cocktails
Sophie Sucrée
3770 Boul. Saint-Laurentlovely all vegan sweets, vegan cakes upon request
Bar à Beurre
348 Rue Notre Dame Eauthentic french bakery, great baguettes
Drinks & Nightlife
Maison Saint-Paul
343 Rue Saint-Paul EPhilemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul OSantos
191 Rue Saint-Paul OJoverse
52 Rue Saint-JacquesCafé Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreVelvet Speakeasy
426 Rue St GabrielMimi la Nuit
22 Rue Saint-Paul EastNew City Gas
950 Rue Ottawareal clubbing
Sightseeing
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OOld Port of Montreal
one of the most unique places in north america
Old Montreal
mini europe of north america, simply stunning
Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul EastPlace Jacques-Cartier
Place Jacques-CartierRue Saint-Paul Est
Rue Saint-Paul EastNotre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
400 Rue Saint-Paul EMcGill Street
Rue McGillRue De La Commune
Rue De La Communeby the water, with terraces and restaurants, bicycle paths, green spaces...
Place d'Youville
Place Royale
Place RoyaleChamp-de-Mars station
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreQuartier Latin
1763 R. Saint-DenisDowntown Montreal
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EMontreal City Hall
275 Rue Notre Dame EArts & Culture
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Pl. RoyaleSaint-Paul Street West
Rue Saint-Paul OuestPhi Centre
407 Rue Saint-Paul OChâteau Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal
280 Rue Notre Dame EMontreal Science Centre
2 Rue de la Commune Oscience center, great for families with kids
Parks & Nature
Jeanne-Mance Park
4422 Av. de l'EsplanadeMount Royal
Parc Jean-Drapeau
where the F1 and other big events happen
Essentials
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestScandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OCouche-Tard
2015 Rue Rachel Eopen very late, basics, beer and wine
Depanneur Aviron Super
8 Rue Saint-Paul Esupermarket, online options, delivery options
202 locals recommend
IGA Louise Ménard - Complexe Desjardins
5 Place Desjardinssupermarket, online options, delivery options
Le Petit Dep
179 Rue Saint-Paul Oauthentic cute place, open tip 11pm
Depanneur Vieux Montreal
42 Rue Notre Dame OJean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julienmarket for local and imported fresh produce
marché atwater
market for local and imported fresh produce
family owned business, local and imported produce, freshness guaranteed
7 locals recommend
Marche De La Commune
695 Rue de la Commune Ofamily owned business, local and imported produce, freshness guaranteed
Shopping
Boutique Baroque
32 Rue Notre Dame Ounique store, antique, vintage, curiosity, souvenirs, art...
Bonsecours Basin
look for the red containers, open only in summer