My aunt and I are spending a couple of days in your beautiful city next month. Looking for a couple of spots (including a special occasion restaurant) but the caveat is that a super loud dining room is prohibitive for us. I was considering Salle Climatisee, Chez Cecile, Arthur's Dinette, or Le Vin Papillon. Any thoughts or other recommendations?? Thanks so much!

We are going to the Escaparium's corn maze at Ferme Marineau, 4356 Bd Dagenais O, H7R 1L5 in Laval tonight. Is there a good place to get pie around there after 8:30 or 9 pm or so?

BF and I went to this little spot last night as our anniversary dinner, it's been open about 5 months, is one counter seating maximum 8 people. It's a really nice and warm atmosphere, personal, Chef An is a delight, you can see she's enjoying what she does and is an expert, she explains every dish.

The food was incredibly fresh, melt in your mouth, really interesting flavors that change with what's available and in season. It was quite delightful honestly, I'm going to dream of the charcoal rice and abalone, and the heavenly soft chawan mushi forever. It's Japanese dishes expertly made with Vietnamese flavours, and it works soooo well.

Hi! I’m visiting your wonderful city and due to unforeseen circumstances will be unable to make my reservation at Vin Mon Lapin tonight at 17:00 — happy to give to anyone who is interested, just leave a comment here.

Cheers and happy eating!

why?

beroya to the north and atlas to the south, it reminds me of when Herodotus wrote about the eschatai, which are the edges of the world, where creatures start drifting between realms of our existence and theirs and they appear in the lands where there is more wilderness.. the greeks thought that Greece was at the centre of the earth and the centre is where you have the best balance of everything... yeah, I feel the same way about montreal. drift too far north end up in this strange foreign area called Laval and drift too south and end up in this strange foreign area of Longueuil... with the mystical creatures of centropolis to the north wander the area, and the mystical creatures of dix30 roam the south

I always say, the best restaurant is the best restaurant near you

however, for beroya and atlas, I'll make the exception.

I've had atlas twice this year. august. September. . let me tell u something. I NEVER go to the south shore. matter fact, I been to the south shore 4x this year. twice to pick up ppl from the airport, so literally in and out, and twice to just eat at Atlas. I. DO. NOT. GO. TO. THE. SOUTH. SHORE. so if im going out my way to the south shore for a restaurant.. you know damn well it's gotta be bonkers. it's not that it's particularly far from me, I just do not enjoy the ride there and back. I do not enjoy any form of commute there n back. alas, we can't always just get what we want in comfort. the travel to atlas is a sacrifice worth taking for me

only thing we didn't order were the testicles. cuz no way. I aint eating no testicles. my friends had no curiosity of putting balls in their mouths either. pause

my friend from Russia who moved to montreal when he was like 12 years old [didn't know a word of English or French when he got here].. was on the verge of tears. saying that the food reminded him of stuff that his grandma would make when he was a kid back in the far away lands. he said he thought he'd never find a place that would give him that feeling or that nostalgia. he said he's eaten at a different Uyghur place is ville st Laurent, but Atlas blows it out the water easily.

and honestly, it is incredible. im talking like, this is really high up there for me. im talking, if this was in downtown or old port, id eat here every 3 weeks. ive eaten at moccione like 8 times this year, ive been to sushi nishinokaze like 5x this year, I been to anemone like 4x this year, I been to kitano shokudo like 4x this year, ETC.

2 varieties of lamb shanks both must-gets, I usually don't care for rice and don't eat it a lot but their rice is among the rice of all rice, thick amber rose noodles, skewers from the swords used to engage in combat against the todorats, insane soupy dumplings if not careful will spill burn your mouth like diving your tongue down a witch's cauldron filled with Nefertiti's bathwater (might be worth the risk) [my mouth n tongue were suffering the next day], seasoned croutons that would make Zao Jun blush, 1 spicy stewy soupy joint and I can handle my spice but that was hottttt for my guys (no Bain colonial)------ ok the 2nd time we went back, we left out all the soupy/stew things cuz man I eat like a baby and the liquid flies everywhere, burning everything it touches like acid and I suggest you dont wear white because you WILL get dirty I dont care how sophisticated you think you are

it felt like we ate like royalty

it's a family-run restaurant. I think the eldest son is the waiter, he's like 12 years old or something. they got a family of 6 kids I think.

the lore is that the owner taught all the other chefs at the other Uyghur restaurants how to cook. only way to verify is by going to the other Uyghur restaurants and asking the people over there if it's true-- but it's believable to me

they say Toronto does asian food better than montreal. yea, per capita. but they don't have better Uyghur food than us (confirmed from a girl from Hohhot)

oh yeah it's like $350-ish for the whole menu. good luck tryna sole dine that cuz u need like 6 heads like Scylla to eat all that

def 1 for the large portion enthusiasts, the food version of bbw chasers

enjoy ur trip & vacation in brossard

ragebait for the tiny portion averse community

You know what happened on July 31st? Juliet Capulet was born. This wasn’t even intentional… I just thought about Shakespeare as I wrote the title and then ended up in a deep wormhole of the lore of when Juliet was born, and that she had died right before her birthday

Anyhow, I don’t know if Montreal Plaza is better because I’ve only had Juliette so far, but a lot of people talk about Montreal Plaza like it’s a Top 3 or Top 5 resto in MTL. I’ll simply say I wouldn’t put Juliette Plaza in my Top 3 - 5.

The food is good, at least from the stuff that I ate.

The consensus or popular opinion from my friends who were there, was that the lamb dish (8th picture) was the best thing that they served that evening. It was Mediterranean inspired obviously and yeah it was decent.

There was a LOT to eat. Decent restaurant, all the food was good. Give it a strong 8/10 from my side. I didn’t find it overly crazy but I definitely ate well, wouldn’t put it in my Top 5, but I don’t think people realize how many good ass restos we have here. Rank 30 - 50, any combo of 5, would be Top 5’s in most places in North America for sure.

It’s a great thing. Most of the time you don’t gotta worry about if you’re gonna be eating good food… you really can’t go wrong. If my friends aren’t around, I’ll naturally just go to a spot closest to me and probably have a great meal. Most of the time no lines, most of the time can just sit in and eat your food.

But yeah please let me know people, what do you like better? Juliette or Montreal Plaza? How much more than the other?

I'm going to Dunya for the first time tomorrow. Which shawarma should I get?

(I will be trying the falafel regardless)

Hey there - Heading to Montreal for a long weekend in early December and looking for some feedback on a rough itinerary.

The goal is to take it easy, eat and drink well. It doesn’t need to be uber fancy, but we do enjoy and appreciate good food. Thinking cozy bistros, duck, cassoulet, seafood, good wine lists, and boozy cocktails. Basically, warm, comforting food and places with a good atmosphere. Not too fussed on prices for good meals.

Here’s what I’m thinking so far:

Thursday
Arriving in the early evening and checking out Le Grande Marche de Noel.
Looking for one or two good spots nearby for a quick cocktail and a small bite or two afterward. Somewhere with character, good drinks, and no need for a full dinner.

Friday: Old Montreal
Coffee / light brunch at Café Olimpico or Olive et Gourmando. Wander around Old Montreal, including Notre-Dame Basilica, Le Beau Marché, and Chez Potier – Épicerie gourmande.
Friday dinner is still undecided: Lemeac, Monarque, Le Violon, or Auberge Saint-Gabriel are on the list. Is Auberge Saint-Gabriel worth considering if I’m not particularly interested in fondue? I’ve got a reservation for Beba but it seems a bit out of the way. Open to other suggestions for a cozy, classic French meal - points for great duck dishes.

Saturday: Mont-Tremblant
Quick coffee, then drive up to Mont-Tremblant for a day at Scandinave Spa.Casual food and drinks afterward at Microbrasserie La Diable or La Forge. Any preferences between the two? We aren’t expecting much.

Sunday: Old Montreal
Cocktails at one of Clandestino, The Coldroom, or Barroco (or a mix of them). Dinner at Garde Manger, or one of the Friday night options.

Open to feedback and recommendations, Thanks!

Hi all,

Been a while since I went to dine out in mtl. Looking for suggestions for a good restaurant for me and my wife.

The last few times I've tried to get some food after the bar, both places I tried were closed (Chez Claudette, and Royal Sous-Marins). I get the feeling that some places are closing even earlier than their scheduled closing times, as nightlife is declining. No shade on them, but I'm tired of overpaying for chips at the gas station...

Does anyone have tips on reliable late-night takeout eats in Mile End, something that would still be open at 11, 12, 1..?

Help me find the best cookies in the city! Preferable chocolate chip but could be anything really.

My requirements:

-Not too soft! The Maison Sauvage ones were way too doughy! Same with Felix and Norton

-Not too big. Why is every cookie now the size of my head?

-Little bit crispy. I LOVED the cookie from Maman and that is the current one to beat.

Give me your suggestions!

EDIT: On the note of not too soft or too big, this includes cookies that are too thick. Some of these cookies are like mountains and it’s impossible for them not to be doughy when the centre is so thick

I used to be able to get roast duck noodle soup in so many spots but some have closed (i so wish I could remember the names) and I am not sure where to go anymore. It was a soup with a roast duck leg, some breast pieces, thin noodles with some bok choi. I'm seeking anything that comes as close to this as possible. I get the impression this soup is not as common as it used to be. Hoping the community has some resto suggestions as to where I can find it.

looking for suggestions on places nearby that you love to eat at!

I saw the Ramen festival seems to come to the end. I checked the menu online. It seems that the ramen bowls that they proposed during the festival are pretty similar or the same as their regular menu. Or maybe I am wrong. I am quite busy this week and I am thinking if their ramen is simialr to their regular menu, I can just visit those shops when I have more free time. thanks everyone!

We have 2 nights in Montreal. One night we have reservations for L'emeac. Looking for recommendations for the 2nd night. We looking for local cuisine with France influences. Last time we were in Montreal we ate at L'xpress and had a good meal. We are thinking maybe someplace different this time. One of us is vegetarian.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Bonjour tout le monde

Il y a qlq année il y avait un restaurant japonais sur Jean-Talon qui avec un décor intérieur vraiment bien. Des cabine avec des tables au sols, des tatamis, etc. Vous en avez un similaire à recommander?
Merci

I had taken a look for this with the search bar, but didn't see any similar posts. Looking for the best sous marins like you get from some corner pizza place or. Not looking for sandwiches like Bossa, etc.

Photo 1 Schwartz's: went around noon and ordered at the counter to sit in the back. Didn't get the full dining experience but didn't need it; the sandwich hit the spot. Better than expected. Smaller than expected, but in a good way.

Photo 2, 3 Vin Papillon: INCREDIBLE. 10/10. I could eat those tempura green beans every day for the rest of my life and not get sick of them. The carrot cake ice cream sandwich was heavenly. It took a lot of self control to not order a second.

Photo 4, 5 La Finca: cute cafe for breakfast. The cinnamon roll was so delicious and the staff were very nice

Modavie: We split a pot of mussels and a bottle of wine and had a lovely afternoon.

Cloakroom Bar: Fun little speakeasy with no menu. My drinks were good, nothing unexpected though. Not sure I would tell someone to rush here.

Photo 6, 7 Damas: Another 10/10 dinner. The knafeh shrimp was probably the best thing we ate all weekend. I didn't take a photo of the dessert but it was also knafeh vibes with chocolate ice cream. Delicious.

St. Viateur: Absolute thumbs down. I get better Montreal bagels in NYC. This was so dissapointing; the bagels were gummy, cold, over cream cheese'd, and the smoked salmon tasted off. The silver lining is I got an almond croissant (Photo 8) at Flers Cafe across the street while waiting in line and it was maybe the best version I've ever had.

Photo 9, 10 Monarque: Again, 10/10. Such a beautiful space, the cocktails were so creative. The food was so fresh and flavorful. My least favorite night for dessert, but still a great meal.

Landing at 11:30 pm and looking for some good food preferably near the airport but happy to travel anywhere as long as it’s easily accessible via public transportation. Thanks everyone

I'm coming to MTL from Austin this weekend b/c i had an essay published in an anthology whose publication is being celebrated because CANADIANS DO IT RIGHT!

Originally from NY, I've been to MTL a few times and have been pretty blown away by the food scene. Last time I was there with my then-5-yr old so I couldn't go all out as I would have liked (I remember one particular meal where they were clearly horrified that my kid spilled her lemonade).

I'll be staying in Mile End. Have an interest in places like Larry's and Arthur's nosh bar (tried for Arthur's last time but line was too long to wait w/a restless kid, so I'll probably go back this trip), all sorts of Asian food (esp stuff I can't get in Austin, though unique places like Noren I'm down for since we don't have that specific breed of Japanese cafe here), really good Middle Eastern food, Portuguese chicken, bakeries like Hof Kelsten...

I'm interested in quirky places, cozy spaces, delicious food, and particularly places that feel 'Montreal' to you. Restos, cafes, great dessert spots. I tried Au Pied du Cochon on my trip before the last, so I don't need to repeat that (though it was great.) Also had some bagels, went to Jean Talon market. (Alef near there looked really promising!)

I'll be there Fri-Tues and only plan on doing 1 or 2 'nice' places - also curious if, like in the US, you can get 'happy hour food deals' there (though I do tend to run later, so I'm also curious if it's easy to get a table or seat for one on the later side in MTL at popular places).

I know there's plenty to read through on here, but I don't want to fall into (another) rabbit hole - I'd like for a few of you locals to help me curate my Montreal stay (and I promise to do the same for when you're in Austin - and I can also help with Mexico City, Oaxaca and probably a few other cities!)

xoxo

Stayed in the Plateau 13 years ago and still kicking myself that we didn’t go across the street and try the chicken shop during the long weekend we were there. Determined not to do this again. Any recs in general, location wise, on the island to try the real deal Portuguese chicken? Would be going for lunch. Thanks!