New Montréal restaurants
New restaurants, cafés, and bars are constantly being added to the city’s already enticing food scene. So, which new foodie hotspots in Montréal are worth checking out?
RESTAURANTS
Yakitori Hibahihi
The Plaza has acquired yet another exceptional dining destination in Yakitori Hibahihi. Helmed by Hiroshi Kitano (Kitano Shokudo) and Hideyuki Imaizumi (Marusan), this izakaya specializes in yakitori, or grilled skewers, and other Nippon specialties in a space that’s clad in light wood and Japanese design accents.
6580A Saint-Hubert Street
Gueuleton
Gueuleton
With some 20 restaurants across Europe, Le Gueuleton has built its reputation as a “meat and wine” destination for bon vivants. The Montréal restaurant marks the brand’s first location on this side of the Atlantic, with a menu that aims to spotlight local meats, charcuterie, and cheeses sourced from Québec (and Canada). Guests can choose from a full selection of appetizers and main courses or select meats to be grilled by the kilo directly from the display board in the dining room.
150 Bernard Street West
Dînette Bardez
This “love letter to the food of the Armenian diaspora” is a casual spot close to Mile End and Outremont where you can grab a generous sandwich made in a manouché (flat bread with zaatar), a kafta burger, a sujuk puff pastry roll, or any of the specialties on the menu.
163 Bernard Street West
Grille-Nature
West Island’s Grille- Nature restaurant celebrates the much-anticipated return of chefs David McMillan and Derek Dammann. Each of the bon vivants chefs is also a farm owner so you can expect exceptional ingredients, from produce to quality meats and seafood. This “family” restaurant has an expansive menu that includes something for everyone, and a wine list that’s curated yet accessible.
11798 Salaberry Boulevard, Dollard-Des Ormeaux
Pizzeria Elena
Pizzéria Elena, the long-awaited New York–style pizza counter from the team behind Nora Gray, Elena, and Gia, serves 18-inch sourdough pies with ultra-thin crusts and crispy edges, alongside classics, signature pizzas, a simple menu, and soft serve, all in a minimalist, sun-filled corner space in Griffintown.
1169 Ottawa Street
Porte à Côté
Porte à Côté
As the name suggest, just next door to Rose Ross, Porte à Côté brings the same beloved cuisine (from the same kitchen!) to a more relaxed neighbourhood vibe. Think seasonal sharing plates, inventive signature cocktails, and a stellar wine list, perfect for lingering with friends over good food, drinks, and easygoing conversation.
3019 Masson Street
Rodman
Rodman in Mile End is a buzzy Caribbean‑inspired bar and restaurant celebrating the island’s bold flavours and festive spirit. The menu features punchy dishes and tropical cocktails, while the colourful, rhythmic atmosphere, great music and friendly service makes it a standout spot. The Fritay, straight outta Haïti platter is a nice intro to this vibrant cuisine with several traditional bites.
5550 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
BÁYRŪT
Founded by two siblings inspired by their mother’s cooking, Bayrut brings authentic Lebanese cuisine to Montréal, honouring recipes passed down through generations. The menu offers some of the usual dishes but many that are not common in Montréal such as l’sanat, ras asfour, loubieh b’tahini w’joz and more. Each dish reflects Lebanon’s culinary heritage with modern refinement, offering a dining experience rooted in family.
727 William Street
Brocard
Brocard is a cozy restaurant in the heart of the Plateau celebrating traditional Syrian flavours in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The menu features a wide range of hot and cold mezzes, sandwiches, grilled meats, and regional specialties like fattet mozat, sayadeyeh and freekeh, all prepared from family recipes and with the chef’s mother’s approval.
3910 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Cantina Concha
Cantina Concha
Cantina Concha is a lively hybrid café-bar in Old Montréal inspired by Mexican cantinas. By day it serves specialty coffee, pastries and light bites; by night it turns into a vibrant cocktail spot with DJs, creative tequila- and mezcal-based drinks and a warm, inclusive atmosphere that blends music, dance and community.
21 de la Commune Street West
Restaurant Bruce
Scotch aficionados will be happy to know there’s a new Scottish tavern in town. Bruce’s menu features specialties rarely seen in Montréal, including haggis with neeps and tatties, whisky sauce, and oatmeal. Naturally, the tavern also boasts an extensive selection of Scotch whiskies.
1964 Notre Dame Street West
Coco Disco Club
Coco Disco Club
Duluth Avenue's Coco Disco Club is a vibrant retro-chic restaurant where disco balls hang over tables and old-world European classics meet creative cocktails. The menu nods to comforting European classics from œufs mimosa to spätzle and from dolmas to pan con tomate. The energetic atmosphere and the friendly staff make this the perfect place for brunch or dinner.
251 Duluth Avenue East
Mezcla
Chef Marcel Larrea’s Mezcla is back, with chef Kolya Olivier now at the helm in the kitchen. Tucked away in Old Montréal, behind Capisco, the intimate Peruvian restaurant offers a 10-course, tasting-menu-only experience that highlights the bold, vibrant flavours of Peru through a refined, multi-course meal showcasing the cuisine’s greatest hits. By reservation only.
85 Saint-Paul Street East
Pizzeria Locali
Located in the former Morso space on Saint-Zotique Street in Petite Patrie, Locali comes from the same team as successful pizzeria NO. 900. The pies are New York style sold by the slice at the counter in the front or by the pie in the dining room. The flavours, décor and general feel are nostalgic Québec. You’ll also find appetizer and a couple of specialties like lasagna and chicken parm on the menu.
1028 Saint-Zotique Street East
Motto Handroll
Hand rolled temaki is the focus of the menu at Old Montréal’s Motto. This Japanese restaurant serves delicate and crisp nori cones filled with rice and premium fish, made to order for peak freshness, along with excellent crudos (the bluefin tuna is a must!), signature cocktails and sake in a sleek yet cozy setting.
473 Saint-François-Xavier
Here are more new restaurants to discover:
Cappello, Celeste, Spuntino, Cococina, Bar Luz, Orexi Estiatorio, Roxy Focaccia, Pisa Panino, Dutty Yea, Hana Korean Steakhouse.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES, PASTRY AND ICE CREAM SHOPS
Au Coin
We chose to place Au Coin under the Cafés heading but it could’ve fit under any other in this article since it’s open from 7 A.M. until late. This casual place with a stunning all wood décor is meant to welcome diners all day long with small dishes, pantry items, a handful of seasonal dishes and a well-stocked cellar of vins de soif. Sourdough master Julien Navarro’s pizzas are not to be missed.
275 Fairmount Avenue West
Crèmerie Patom
Crèmerie Patom is a boutique ice cream shop in Rosemont known for artisanal, small‑batch sorbets and classic dairy‑based flavours made with whole, natural ingredients and no artificial additives. Their cookie and pastry offer is also very appealing with flavour combinations and seasonal creations that are delicious.
6061 Christophe Colomb Avenue
Kutum
Kutum
Plateau-Mont-Royal’s Kutum is the first Bengali fusion restaurant in Montréal and Québec, blending traditional Bengali flavours with creative international twists. Female-owned and family-run, it offers bold, heart-felt dishes, a warm atmosphere and a welcoming terrace, perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Note that Kutum is temporarily closed because it’s moving.
Location TBD
Janine
Janine is a new ice cream bar in Little Burgundy with soft serve that is close to gelato in texture. Janine is dishing out some unique flavour combos like wild blueberry and spruce tips. Everything here is made in-house with fresh ingredients.
2455 Notre-Dame Street West
Maison BaultBerri
Located inside the new Think Empire boutique, Maison BaultBerri has quickly become a downtown favourite, partly thanks to its collaboration with viral sensation chef Laurent Dagenais. The design of this contemporary space draws inspiration from the iconic former Archambault store. Whether you drop in for a coffee or a snack, Maison BaultBerri should definitely be on your list of places to visit.
1275 Berri Street
BARS, BUVETTES AND SPEAKEASIES
La Cave du Parapluie
Complementary to award-winning Parapluie restaurant, La Cave Du Parapluie is a more casual affair offering refined small plates that spotlight seafood, oysters and seasonal produce meant for sharing. With a thoughtful wine list and a few classic cocktails, this spontaneous, reservation‑free wine bar is ideal for apéros, dinner or a last glass before going home.
36 Beaubien Street West
Numéro
Bar Numéro in Little Italy is a grown-up cocktail bar with a cool ’70s-inspired design, featuring deep brown hues, vintage furniture and seating that encourages conversation. The skilled team offers creative yet balanced drinks and Spanish-inspired bites in a refined, intimate setting.
6382 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Bar Minou
Bar Minou in Mile End is an intimate, character-filled bar where creative seasonal small plates meet thoughtful cocktails, natural wines and local beers. The cuisine is a fusion of the chefs’ experiences with a heavy emphasis on Mediterranean flavours and seasonaly ingredients. The intimate space pairs shareable dishes with a relaxed vibe, vinyl tunes and occasional DJ nights, perfect for a casual evening with friends.
5149 Parc Avenue
Hiba Bar
Bar Hiba
Old Montréal’s Humaniti Hotel’s intimate new Hiba Bar is Japanese-inspired and beautifully refined. The cocktails, mocktails and sake selection are impressive, and the izakaya-style food, from sushi and sashimi to elevated small plates designed for sharing, perfectly complements the drinks, creating a welcoming spot for both casual evenings and special nights out.
340 De La Gauchetière Street West, 2nd Floor
NEW LOCATIONS AND REOPENINGS
Saint-Henri’s sushi haven Nozy has moved to Petite Patrie’s Saint-Zotique Street.
Stella Pizzeria opens Stella Brasserie Italienne in Quartier des Spectacles. The new spot will have a more extensive menu filled with Italian specialties.
Aylwin BBQ has opened Aylwin Deli at the Atwater Market.
Syrian street food provider Folfol has opened a second location on Chabanel with a décor and food just as stunning as the original Outremont location.
Chef Danny St Pierre has opened a second location of his Pan Américan Pizza within the McGill downtown campus.
Family-run and much loved Café Gentile opened a fourth location on Sources Boulevard in the West Island.
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.