Where to eat in Montréal’s Village

Restaurants The Village Gastronomy
Le Village - Red Tiger - Bixi
Mayssam Samaha

Mayssam Samaha

Montréal’s Village has always been a fun neighbourhood to walk around and dine in but it’s especially true these days since it has recently experienced a new boost in its dining offer. Great restaurantscafés and bakeries are scattered around the neighbourhood, ready to offer food lovers a delicious time.

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE - Le Mousso

Le Mousso

Le Mousso is one of Montréal’s best fine dining establishments, with dishes that are halfway between a great work of art and an exquisite bite. 

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Panacée

Restaurant Panacée 

This is chef Catherine Couvet Desrosiers’s first solo restaurant venture. With an impressive career that includes stints at Bouillon Bilk, Le Mousso and most recently Foxy, chef Desrosiers’ Panacée delicate cuisine aims at being as sustainable as possible starting with  featuring local and seasonal ingredients from small producers.

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O'Thym

O’Thym

O’Thym is a great restaurant that often finds itself at the top of Montréal’s best BYOW list. The menu is market-driven, using seasonal ingredients from small producers. Their weekend brunches are incredible.

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Grenade

From gyozas, chicken karaage, ramen and pad Thais, Grenade specializes in pan-Asian cuisine in a Pinterest-ready décor that’s inspired by distant and exotic lands.

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Le Village - Red Tiger

Le Red Tiger

Le Red Tiger’s Vietnamese street food has made this beautiful restaurant a favourite among food lovers. Order a table-full of dishes to share and pair the lot with one of the signature cocktails.

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Au Petit Extra

Au Petit Extra

Artists and food lovers have been flocking to the very French bistro Au Petit Extra since 1985. It’s right next door to Cabaret Lion d’Or and makes for a good pre-show dinner choice.

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Le Poké Station

Le Poké Station is a fun and casual spot serving a variety of poké bowls as well as some appetizers. Enjoy the chef’s choices or create your own bowl with all your favourite ingredients. 

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Le Blossom

Le Blossom

If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably already seen Le Blossom’s central pink tree on your feed. This sushi and sake bar satisfies your Japanese food cravings with fresh maki rolls, generous sharing plates of nippon specialties and a drink list that includes Japanese wines, sakes and whiskys.

1101 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East (and other locations)

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Poutineville Parc - Poutine

Poutineville

Poutine lovers flock to Poutineville, a casual restaurant that serves several iterations of the ubiquitous Québécois dish, including “The Heart Attack”, its self-proclaimed “largest poutine in town”, a 15-pound whopper meant to be shared.

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Tendresse - Repas

Tendresse

Dig into Tendresse’s gorgeous jerk tofu tacos, tall juicy burger, fresh sashimi or luscious creamy risotto. This colourful restaurant is the perfect spot for brunch, a cocktail or dinner and it just happens to be vegan. 

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Palme

Palme’s tropical menu is inspired by international cuisine and any country that has a palm tree. Founded by two Montrealers with Caribbean roots, the menu is filled with succulent dishes that evoke warmer climates, from crispy accras to zingy ceviche and comforting griot. Don’t forget to try one of the rhum-based cocktails. 

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Keela

Keela’s menu is eclectic and includes something for everyone, from pastas and tartares to filet mignon and roast fish. However, the specialties that have garnered their loyal following are the flat breads topped with veggies, cheese or Nutella.

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Pizzeria Bros.

Make your own custom, thin-crust pizza in a flash at Pizzeria Bros, where you can choose your dough, your sauce and your toppings among a great variety of fresh ingredients and have it cooked in a flash.

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Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce

Notre-Bœuf-De-Grâce

Burgers, hot dogs, poutines, grilled cheese sandwiches and more are all featured on the menu at Notre-Bœuf-De-Grâce, a casual place with a funky décor that’s often listed among the best burger spots in Montréal.

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Bar Renard

Bar Renard

Open from 3pm until the wee hours of the morning, Bar Renard is a festive spot where everyone feels welcome. Try one of their signature cocktails or mocktails and a bite from their elevated bar menu while dancing the night away.

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Bar Minéral

Bar Minéral

Bar Minéral is a neighbourhood bar that specializes in natural and low intervention wine. Their food menu includes dishes that are a notch above your usual bar fare, like the  burrata with peppery figs or the fried calamari with Sriracha honey and lemon.

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Motel Motel

Motel Motel

Eat well, drink and party until late at Motel Motel, a new multi-disciplinary neighbourhood spot with a secret door that leads to the party space (no, we won’t tell you where the door is, you have to find it yourself).

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Cantine Emilia

Fans of Portuguese-style chicken flock to Cantine Emilia for sandwiches, poutines, salads and bowls all featuring their special twist on the grilled poultry.

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Uchi Sushi

Uchi Sushi is a beloved BYOW neighbourhood sushi spot with fresh ingredients, serving classics as well as more creative options.

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Restaurant Itaewon 

Fans of Korean food will flock to the new and trendy Itaewon for all the classics while bopping to the latest kpop hits. Must haves include grilled rice cakes, bulgogi, fried chicken and jjolmyun or cold, sweet and sour noodles. End your meal with a croffle or mochi ice cream.

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Restaurant la Paella

Dining at La Paella is like taking a virtual trip to Spain. The ubiquitous saffron-infused rice dish comes in several iterations, from salty chorizo to a vegetarian one topped with 7 different kinds of veggies. For an ultimate experience, try the Valencia or the Royale.

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Spice Aroma

Indulge in the warm flavours of India at Spice Aroma. Biryanis, curries, kebabs, naans and all the classics are available. Spice Arome also offers some unusual dishes such as burgers and poutines with an Indian twist.

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Bon! Dumplings

Bon! Dumplings is a popular spot specializing in freshly made dumplings and offering a variety of other Asian-inspired rice and noodles dishes as well as appetizers. With a focus on quality ingredients, the restaurant provides a flavorful dining experience, available for both dine-in and takeout. Perfect for dumpling enthusiasts!

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La Table de Jo

In a dark and cozy décor, La Table de Jo serves all the beloved Korean classics. Crispy fried chicken, comforting bulgogi bibimbap, tteokbokki, and decadent hotteok with ice cream for dessert. Pair your meal with a Korean beer or some soju.

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CAFÉS AND SWEET SPOTS

Tommy Café

Your daily caffeine fix can also be satisfied at Tommy Café, a specialty coffeeshop offering hot and cold beverages as well as a complete menu of sandwiches, tartines, bowls, egg dishes, and sweet treats such as the smores French toast.

1320 Sainte-Catherine Street East

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Café Sfouf - Sfouf cake, cake and coffee

Café Sfouf

If you’re in the Village and in need of a caffeine boost, head to  Café Sfoufa welcoming spot to relax and enjoy the light-filled space. Order a coffee or a “golden milk” (warm milk with turmeric): they both come with a small square of “sfouf”, a Lebanese cake made with semolina and turmeric.

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Pourquoi Pas espresso bar 

Pourquoi Pas is a cozy espresso bar offering expertly crafted coffee, delicious pastries, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing or meeting with friends. It doubles as an art gallery for local artists and is  a favourite in the community.

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Arte & Farina - Pâtisseries et boulangerie

Arte & Farina

Located on a sunny corner of Saint-Catherine Street, Arte & Farina is the place to head to if you are a fan of Italian food. Indulge in some of the city’s best panettone, cantucci, pan dolce and more or grab a slice of the excellent pizza al taglio. Aperitivo hour is a must here as are their weekday lunches featuring seasonal pasta dishes and Italian wines.

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Blonde Biscuiterie

For all your cookie needs, head to Blonde Biscuiterie where you can get your fill of their oversized cookies in flavours such as PB&J, Smarties, Funfetti and more (vegan options available).

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Soufflé

Specializing in the art of the fluffy Japanese cheesecakes, Soufflé’s jiggly desserts come in three sizes and with a choice of toppings ranging from caramel and maple syrup to berries or pistachio. 

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La Graine brûlée

La Graine Brûlée is a charming café known for its specialty coffees and vegan treats. With a relaxed vibe and eclectic, wildly colourful decor, it's a great spot to grab a coffee or one of their colourful drinks. The best seat in the house is on the splashy, candy-hued terrasse.

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Mayssam Samaha

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.

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