New Montréal restaurants
The Montréal restaurant scene is in constant motion, with new places opening every week. Read this latest list and stay up to date with the city’s dynamic culinary scene.
RESTAURANTS
Rôtisserie La Lune
This new neighbourhood roast chicken spot is the latest addition from the immensely talented Mon Lapin family. In keeping with tradition, golden to perfection, plump chicken is served with fries and gravy. More sophisticated seasonal items occasionally make an appearance on the menu, along with some incredible wines to enjoy in this new festive favourite.
391 Saint-Zotique Street
Restaurant Limbo
An instant favourite among serious Montréal food lovers and industry connoisseurs, Limbo has recently opened to great acclaim. The cuisine draws inspiration from France and Britain but is driven by market ingredients. Don’t skip the scallops and potatoes in squid ink, which have become an instant classic.
45 Mozart Street West
Myers
Boxermans has made way to Myers, a casual lunch and happy hour spot by the same passionate team of cooks. Simple yet flavourful and well executed bistro fare is on the menu with an extensive wine list that will make you want to linger at the bar.
1049 Van Horne Avenue West
Molenne
Stepping inside Mile-End’s Molenne feels like stepping into a brasserie in the heart of Paris. Everything here, from the warm wood tones, brick walls, exceptional service, and classic French menu dishes will make Molenne an instant favourite.
5309 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Leila
Leila’s sunny cuisine is inspired by the countries bordering the south of the Mediterranean: Spain, Italy, Morocco, with a little sprinkle of French cuisine–escargots in harissa butter, anyone? The décor is cozy and welcoming and invites diners to linger and catch up while sharing some comforting dishes.
5439 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Oncle Lee’s Kǎo
Laurier Street West’s Oncle Lee has sprouted this offspring in Old Montréal. Kǎo’s cuisine is big and bold and centered on grilling, from meats and seafood to vegetables. Order the whole sea bream with Sichuan peppers that has rightly attained instant classic status.
112 McGill Avenue
Bernard Cabaret Gourmand
Enjoy dinner and a show at this new and saucy cabaret located in the heart of the Village. Bernard Cabaret Gourmand offers a lively burlesque show with international dinner and brunch menus meant to be shared while enjoying the spectacle.
936 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Le Bouchon par Bleu & Persillé
Plateau Mont-Royal’s popular cheese shop Bleu & Persillé has opened a new restaurant in Rosemont’s Shop Angus. This bouchon (a style of restaurant from Lyon) offers a short but typical menu of classic dishes such as Lyon-style salad, beef Bourguignon and crème brûlée.
2600 William-Tremblay Street, #130
Restaurant Giwa
The Verdun dining scene has added elevated Korean cuisine to its roster with Giwa. Everything on the menu is as beautiful as it is tasty. Try the Saengseon Sotbap, a pot rice dish made with mushroom and kombu stock and topped with the week’s catch.
3780 Wellington Street
Pasta Pooks
After years of pop ups, the chefs behind Pasta Pooks have taken over Mile-Ex’s Dinette Triple Crown space to open their first restaurant. Handmade pasta, simple or stuffed with all kinds of delightful ingredients, great sauces, and overstuffed sandwiches are the Pooks signature dishes.
6704 Clark Street
Le 30 février
Le 30 février specializes in brunch, serving all the classics but with its very own, unique Mediterranean twist. The dishes are generous and feature local produce. Don’t miss the spectacular Mamma Burrata with veggies and pistachios.
50 Rachel Street East
Phillips Bar
An all-star line-up of owners and chefs is behind Phillips Bar, a new casual-chic Japanese restaurant nestled on Place du Frère André. Enjoy the house’s hand and maki rolls, as well as the teishoku, a Japanese specialty consisting of several small dishes served with rice.
1170 Place du Frère André
These restaurants are also new and worth a try:
Asteur, Pierogi Head, Pulcinella, Zama, Falfoul, Café Natsu, Safy Falafel, El Pacifico, Bambino, Envy, Nöam, Bona Fide, Rendez-vous, Be Healthy Love Berry, Capisco, Zoëlle Restaurant, Siamo Noi, Sugo, Pinnacle Wagyu Deli, La Mecque du Hambourgeois, Bouillon Albert, Sushi Nishinokaze, Hoshi, Mémo, and Tacos Montreal Official.
BARS AND BUVETTES
Mauve Vins et Fleurs
Natural wine and fresh flowers are the stars of the show at Mauve. Enjoy some of the international menu specialties made with local produce in the cozy, candle-lit space.
1493 Laurier Avenue East
Bar Leonor
Located in Chinatown, Leonor is an “underground cocktail den” with lush seating, glossy finishes and low lighting that combine to create a unique vibe. Add to that premium signature cocktails and great music and you’ve got the perfect hangout.
1106B Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Star Bar
Star Bar is a cozy Mile-End bar from the crew behind Pizza Bouquet who wanted to create a casual, laidback bar where everyone’s welcome. The excellent Pizza Bouquet pies are served here, of course.
4671 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
La Courtepointe
La Courtepointe is a Villeray neighbourhood bar that has quickly become a regular haunt for locals. Born of four friends' passion for craft beer and food, La Courtepointe offers quality Québec beer, dishes carefully prepared using local and seasonal ingredients, and a thoughtful, lively wine list.
220 Villeray Street
These bars and buvettes are also new and worth a try:
Le Grotto Speakeasy, Barrelmans Bar, Bowie, Djo, and Bar Limone.
CAFÉS AND PASTRY SHOP
Even Coffee
Real coffee connoisseurs head to Mile Ex’s Even for a satisfying cup of pour over roasted by the expert team. Time slows down in this sleek and sun-filled space, letting you enjoy your drink in a serene ambiance.
267 Saint-Zotique Street West
Café Constance signé Bazin
Café Constance signé Bazin is now run by the same team behind the delicious Westmount pastry shop. Expect great pastries as well as beautiful savoury items such as quiches, croque monsieur, Niçoise salad and more.
1430 Balmoral Street
La Scacciata
Authentic Italian coffeeshop La Scacciata offers Italian-style sandwiches filled with salumi, roast veggies and more, crispy cannolis, fresh daily arancini and great coffee, of course.
2066 Notre-Dame Street West
La Kafe
Tea and coffee drinkers will be equally satisfied at La Kafe, a new café that specializes in unique blended drinks. Try their osmanthus latte with osmanthus tea and velvety coffee foam or their Vietnamese coffee with fresh coconut shavings.
2115 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Café Paper Hill
Café Paper Hill is equal parts coffeeshop, buvette and library. Located in a heritage building and open from early morning to early evening, it’s the perfect spot to catch up on some reading while sipping on a cup of certified coffee or enjoying their seasonal cuisine.
1030 St-Alexandre Street
Phin Café
Phin is a Vietnamese-influenced coffeeshop offering all the usual specialty coffee drinks as well as Vietnamese egg coffee, Bac Xiu (condensed milk coffee), Café Sữa, and a food menu that includes items such as pork bánh mì.
804 Roy Street East
Foil Gallery
This former industrial space has been transformed by the owners to house their studios, as well as Foil Gallery, an art gallery with a coffee counter. Grab a specialty coffee, a sweet treat by Pâtisserie Mélilot or a drink and enjoy the space and the art.
6560 Waverly Street
These pastry shops and cafés are also new and worth a try:
Pâtisserie Al Zehlewi, Chez les filles, Chez Greenberg, Café Cass, Oct Sweet, Café FAME, Café Camas, Café PB & Joy, Café Bosco, Café Parka, San Sebastian Café, and Maison Aido.
NEW LOCATIONS AND REOPENINGS
New York pizza provider Pizza Toni, has opened a second location on Notre-Dame Street West in Saint-Henri.
Café Olimpico is now serving its Italian coffee specialties at a new location at 357 Victoria Avenue in Westmount.
Oyster and seafood destination restaurant Lucille’s just opened a new location downtown across from Centre Bell.
Beloved Japanese specialty shop Onigiri Shop has opened two new locations: in Saint-Henri at 4351 Notre-Dame Street West and in Villeray at 155 Jean-Talon Street East.
After 25 years in the business, beloved Old Montréal bakery-café-restaurant Olive et Gourmando has opened a second location at Royalmount.
Melk Café brings its excellent coffee experience to two downtown historic buildings: the Sun Life Building at 155 Metcalfe Street and the Eaton Center’s Café le 9e.
Grab a coffee and an excellent pastry at Aube Café’s new coffee counter inside the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.
French restaurant Renoir Restaurant inside the Sofitel Golden Mile hotel has reopened after some extensive renovations with Maître Cuisinier de France chef Olivier Perret still at the helm of this beautiful downtown address.
Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a food and travel writer and blogger and the founder behind the blog Will Travel for Food. She travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery. From Iceland to South Africa, she’s already visited over 36 countries and there’s nothing she enjoys more than wandering around a farmers’ market in a foreign city. She is also the founder of the SAISONS intimate dinner series highlighting Québec products and chefs.