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Montreal to-do list

1. Marché Jean-Talon

9.5
7070 avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC
Farmers Market · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 185 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of two main farmers markets in Little Italy. Come to buy unpasteurized raw milk cheese–which has been banned in the U.S. since 1949! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

2. Le Comptoir (charcuteries et vins)

4807 boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Villeneuve), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Mile-End · 52 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: In addition to small tasting plates that include head cheese & lomo sausage, it also offers hearty main courses including a stellar pulled-pork sandwich. Don't overlook the impressive list of wines.

3. L'Express

9.1
3927, rue Saint-Denis (entre Duluth & Roy), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 151 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Order any of your favorites from croques and confit to tartares and tartines, they’re sure to deliver. The quiche Lorraine and steak frites are a great choice. Read more.

4. Nora Gray

7.8
1391 rue Saint-Jacques (entre Lucien-L'Allier & Versailles), Montréal, QC
Italian Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 22 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: They're throwing bass, rabbit, suckling pig, and all manner of Southern Italian sides on the hot iron, as well as concocting housemade pastas and things like tuna-infused mayonnaise with capers. Read more.

5. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

9.2
358 rue de la Commune O. (Vieux-Port de Montréal), Montréal, QC
Spa · Ville-Marie · 71 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The spa menu concentrates on massages, water (of course) & facial & body treatments. The waterborne location & the services, therefore, go hand in hand -- make this one of Montreal's most unique spas. Read more.

Frank & Oak is one of Montreal to-do list.

6. Frank & Oak

1751 Richardson Suite 8.218, Montréal, QC
Men's Store · Le Sud-Ouest · No tips or reviews
My Cup of Tea is one of Montreal to-do list.

7. My Cup of Tea

7.9
1063 St. Laurent Blvd, Montréal, QC
Tea Room · Ville-Marie · 1 tip

8. Le Petit Alep

8.6
191, rue Jean-Talon Est (Gaspé), Montréal, QC
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension · 52 tips and reviews

Belinda D.Belinda Darcey: Little sister restaurant to Alep: same great food, more casual ambience. Eat here before or after shopping at Marché Jean-Talon. It's across the street from Fromagerie Hamel.

9. Montreal Botanical Garden

9.0
(Jardin Botanique de Montréal)
4101 rue Sherbrooke E (Boulevard Pie-IX), Montréal, QC
Botanical Garden · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 97 tips and reviews

Cheryl J.Cheryl Jung: The Bonsai collection at the Tree House is amazing.

10. L'Amère à Boire

8.2
2049 rue Saint-Denis (entre Ontario & Sherbrooke), Montréal, QC
Brewery · Ville-Marie · 35 tips and reviews

Martin C.Martin Chaput: Go to the terrasse in the back.

11. Vices & Versa Bistro Du Terroir

8.4
6631 boul. Saint-Laurent (sud de St-Zotique), Montréal, QC
Beer Bar · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 76 tips and reviews

Aisling C.Aisling Chin-Yee: Has the best selection of Quebec local microbrews, around 20-30 to try. And a pretty decent plate of nachos and sausages.

Galerie Monastiraki is one of Montreal to-do list.

12. Galerie Monastiraki

7.4
5478, boulevard. Saint-Laurent (St-Viateur), Montréal, QC
Art Gallery · Mile-End · No tips or reviews

13. Dieu du Ciel!

9.2
29 ave. Laurier Ouest (coin Saint-Laurent), Montréal, QC
Beer Bar · Mile-End · 181 tips and reviews

Florent V.Florent Vilmart: One of the best Micro in Montreal.During summer, enjoy the terrace and try their fine cheese assortments from Quebec.With more that 17 different beers, it's definitely a must do for beer lovers

14. Marché Atwater

9.2
138 ave. Atwater (coin Rufus Rockhead), Montréal, QC
Market · Le Sud-Ouest · 97 tips and reviews

Ruby R.Ruby Roy: Some 700 different types of cheeses including 300 local Québec cheese. Un des endroit à Montréal ou ce trouve bière à l'épinette.hmmmm.

Lawrence is one of Montreal to-do list.

15. Lawrence

8.4
9 Fairmount Est (coin Saint Laurent), Montréal, QC
Modern European Restaurant · Mile-End · 108 tips and reviews

16. Bílý Kůň

8.4
354 ave. du Mont-Royal Est (entre Drolet & St-Denis), Montréal, QC
Lounge · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 79 tips and reviews

metamandametamanda: The slivovice is honestly kinda scary.

Le Sainte-Élisabeth is one of Montreal to-do list.

17. Le Sainte-Élisabeth

8.1
1412, rue Sainte-Élisabeth (coin Ste-Catherine Est), Montréal, QC
Beer Garden · Ville-Marie · 83 tips and reviews

18. Baldwin Barmacie

115 rue Laurier Ouest (coin Saint-Urbain), Montréal, QC
Bar · Mile-End · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: It's a great take-her-for-a-cocktail spot in an area where you'd otherwise be stuck with The Green Room or, worse yet, Primetime.

19. Pullman

8.6
3424 Avenue du Parc (coin Sherbrooke Ouest), Montréal, QC
Wine Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 54 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Try the gourmet grilled cheese for a classy companion to your expertly selected wine. Read more.

20. Caffè in Gamba

8.7
5263 ave. Du Parc (entre Fairmount & St-Viateur), Montréal, QC
Café · Mile-End · 42 tips and reviews

Tristan P.Tristan Peloquin: Best lattés and espressos in Montreal. The barista is a real King Pin Read more.

21. Tuck Shop

9.1
4662, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (De Courcelles), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Le Sud-Ouest · 36 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Cerminaro: Go to Tuck Shop. these guys are the real deal. Food rocks. Good Caesar. Nice staff. Also, Red Stripe is served ice cold.

Antiquités Curiosités is one of Montreal to-do list.

22. Antiquités Curiosités

1769 rue Amherst, Village, Montréal, QC
Antique Store · Ville-Marie · No tips or reviews

23. Big in Japan

3723 boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Des Pins), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 119 tips and reviews

Sacha D.Sacha Declomesnil: My ritual: choosing between the daily meal and the miso ramen

24. DHC/ART Fondation pour l'art contemporain

9.0
465, rue Saint-Jean (Saint-Sacrement), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Vieux-Montréal · 15 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Brouillette: Amazing gallery, 4 floors and always the best of contemporary art

25. Galerie Fofa

1515 rue Sainte-Catherine (EV Building - Concordia University), Montréal, QC
Art Gallery · Ville-Marie · 1 tip

Art Matters FestivalArt Matters Festival: Great Exhibitions, there is something different every month... walk so you don't miss the hidden exhibition window inside the building!

26. McKiernan Luncheonette

2485 rue Notre-Dame Ouest (coin Charlevoix), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Le Sud-Ouest · 9 tips and reviews

Art Matters FestivalArt Matters Festival: Has to be the most creative and appetizing brunch in town... if you bored with the classic eggs and bacon, pop by. The scone or cinnamon bum are amazing!

27. Café Myriade

8.8
1432 rue Mackay (entre Ste-Catherine & De Maisonneuve Ouest), Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 104 tips and reviews

David E.David El Achkar: Get an espresso, best in Montrea!. Also one of their barista was serving coffee at TED 2011 conference.

28. Grumman 78

1616, rue Ste-Catherine O. (Faubourg Ste-Catherine), Montréal, PQ
Taco Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 7 tips and reviews
Icehouse is one of Montreal to-do list.

29. Icehouse

7.5
51 rue Roy Est (coin St-Dominique), Montréal, QC
Fried Chicken Joint · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 76 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Two words: Lobster burrito. OK, three more words: Fried chicken bucket -- need I say more? Icehouse is a small, homey restaurant that serves Texas food with a soul. Read more.

30. DNA restaurant

355 Marguerite D'Youville (Rue De La Commune), Montreal, PQ
Italian Restaurant · Vieux-Montréal · 21 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Fine dining at its best, DNA offers a magical night to everyone that attends. With a menu that is reasonably priced without a single main course over $30. You won't regret attending this place.

31. Plaza St-Hubert

6.0
Rue Saint-Hubert (btwn rue Bellechasse & rue Jean-Talon E), Montréal, QC
Shopping Plaza · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 12 tips and reviews

Montreal.TVMontreal.TV: Les restos et charcuterías sur la Plaza Read more.

32. Three Monkeys

6.2
1455 Peel | Les Cours Mont Royal (btwn. St. Catherine & De Maisoneuve), Montréal, QC
Clothing Store · Ville-Marie · 6 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Macmillan: Nice atmosphere, clean, staff is super cute and friendly. It's probably the best store in Montreal when it comes to finding great pieces for both men & women + comfy couch to sit on, very homey :D

Parc Summit / Summit Park is one of Montreal to-do list.

33. Parc Summit / Summit Park

8.6
Summit circle, Westmount, QC
Park · 5 tips and reviews

34. La Maison Kim Fung 金豐酒家

7.5
1111, rue Saint-Urbain (coin René-Levesque), Montréal, QC
Dim Sum Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 57 tips and reviews

Carole G.Carole Guevin: Go to Kam Fung to eat the freshest 'Dim Sum' in Montreal. Careful, week-end there is a wait of up to 30min. Worth it. Closes around 2h15pm

35. Rôtisserie Romados

115 Rue Rachel Est (coin De Bullion), Montréal, QC
Portuguese Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 120 tips and reviews

Tamy Emma P.Tamy Emma Pepin: Best chicken in town. On the grill, traditional Portuguese style. Worth waiting in line for. If you're smart you'll call in advance Read more.

36. Le Garde-Manger

8.9
408 rue Saint-Francois-Xavier (coin St-Paul Ouest), Montréal, QC
Seafood Restaurant · Vieux-Montréal · 68 tips and reviews

VV: Lobster Poutine!

37. Boris Bistro

465 rue McGill, Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Vieux-Montréal · 34 tips and reviews

Catherine M.Catherine Maisonneuve: Beautiful terrasse. Ok food

38. Espace Pepin

8.2
350 rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC
Women's Store · Vieux-Montréal · 7 tips and reviews

Celeste M.Celeste Moure: Cute little boutique for women. Vintage dressers filled with treasures like wool socks

39. Rooney Shop

7.9
395 notre-dame, Montréal, QC
Boutique · Vieux-Montréal · 7 tips and reviews

What's Really Good T.What's Really Good Traveller: Always a spot with some great deals, they carry a heavy collection of Montreal denim brand Naked and Famous, alongside many others. While shopping or eating in Old Montreal, drop into Rooney. Read more.

40. Wilensky's Light Lunch

7.8
34 ave. Fairmount Ouest (coin Clark), Montréal, QC
Deli · Mile-End · 34 tips and reviews

Line A.Line Atallah: Order the Wilensky Special + Half Sour Pickles and Vanilla Cream Soda

41. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

9.3
(Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (coin St-Sulpice), Montréal, QC
Church · Vieux-Montréal · 156 tips and reviews

CariCari: beautiful. But you have to pay to come in if you're not attending mass Read more.

Liverpool House is one of Montreal to-do list.

42. Liverpool House

8.7
2501 Rue Notre-Dame O (btwn Charlevoix & Vinet), Montréal, QC
Restaurant · Le Sud-Ouest · 57 tips and reviews

Adam v.Adam van Vlaardingen: Lobster spaghetti is amazing

43. Joe Beef

9.0
2491, rue Notre Dame Ouest (btwn Charlevoix & Vinet), Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Le Sud-Ouest · 129 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A bloody Caesar with spectacular garnish. Comes with two olives, a pickle, a celery stalk, an orange wedge, a jumbo shrimp, & topped off with a salted oyster. You'll love it. Read more.

44. Réservoir

8.5
9 ave. Duluth Est (entre St-Laurent & St-Dominique), Montréal, QC
Brewery · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 80 tips and reviews

François L.François L.: Go and check out their latest seasonal beer. It's always a refreshing and surprising taste. Read more.

La Distillerie No. 1 is one of Montreal to-do list.

45. La Distillerie No. 1

8.9
300 rue Ontario Est (coin Sanguinet), Montréal, QC
Cocktail Bar · Ville-Marie · 77 tips and reviews
Beautys Luncheonette is one of Montreal to-do list.

46. Beautys Luncheonette

8.4
93 ave. du Mont-Royal Ouest (coin St-Urbain), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Mile-End · 138 tips and reviews

47. Club Social

8.2
180 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (angle Esplanade), Montréal, QC
Café · Mile-End · 22 tips and reviews

Hrag V.Hrag Vartanian: Buy bagels at St-Viateur bagel down the street and eat them here. As long as you buy coffee they don't mind.

48. Old Montreal

(Vieux-Montréal)
Montréal, QC
Neighborhood · 29 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A magnet for tourists, mimes, human statues, and people dressed as colonials. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

49. L'emporte-pièce

418, rue Gilford (St-Denis), Montréal, QC
Snack Place · Mile-End · 11 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the grilled cheese with braised beef shoulder in the middle. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

50. Mount Royal Park

9.6
(Parc du Mont-Royal)
1260 Chemin Remembrance, Montréal, QC
Park · Ville-Marie · 180 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The highest point in Montreal! Stop by on a Sunday and see “tam-tams” – where people get together and bang on drums. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

51. Brasserie Capri

5.9
2172 St-Patrick, Montréal, QC
Sports Bar · Le Sud-Ouest · 5 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony stops by to enjoy a cold Molson’s and big hunks of pork knuckle. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

52. Dominion Square Tavern

1243 rue Metcalfe (entre Ste-Catherine & René-Lévesque), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Ville-Marie · 155 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Some of the best local cocktails in town. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

53. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.8
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 380 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Arguably one of the best places in Montreal for smoked meat, according to Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s The Layover.

Abu Elias is one of Montreal to-do list.

54. Abu Elias

8.8
733 Boul Cote Vertu, Saint-Laurent, QC
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Saint-Laurent · 19 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: "Butcher shop, restaurant and a little slice of Beirut. You gotta go see what's cooking at Abu Elias in Montreal." ' Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel) is one of Montreal to-do list.

55. St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel)

9.2
263 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (entre Jeanne-Mance & du Parc), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 156 tips and reviews
Au Pied de Cochon is one of Montreal to-do list.

56. Au Pied de Cochon

8.7
536 Ave. Duluth Est. (at Ave. Duluth Est & Ave. de Chateaubriand), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 174 tips and reviews
Gibeau Orange Julep is one of Montreal to-do list.

57. Gibeau Orange Julep

8.1
7700 boul. Décarie (coin Paré), Montréal, QC
Fast Food Restaurant · Snowdon · 71 tips and reviews
Imadake Izakaya is one of Montreal to-do list.

58. Imadake Izakaya

8.6
4006 rue Sainte-Catherine O. (coin Atwater), Westmount, QC
Japanese Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

59. Les Enfants Terribles Brasserie

7.8
1257 avenue Bernard Ouest (angle Champagneur), Outremont, QC
American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Ambre Gaelle A.Ambre Gaelle Abudarham: Favorite restaurant In Montréal! Good prices, staff adorable, beautiful terasse, awesome simple and young ambiance! My suggestions: the crab cake, the grilled salmon, the dessert billes exotiques!

60. Patati Patata

8.8
4177, boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Rachel), Montréal, QC
Burger Joint · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 85 tips and reviews

Melanie V.Melanie Vallee: Classics are Patati poutine's, the Bortsch, fries, club machin and burgers. My favorite is tofu burger with hummus, mayo, cheese, lettuce and bacon.

Fairmount Bagel is one of Montreal to-do list.

61. Fairmount Bagel

9.0
74 Fairmount O (entre St-Urbain & Clark), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 164 tips and reviews
La Banquise is one of Montreal to-do list.

62. La Banquise

8.6
994, rue Rachel Est (entre de Boyer & du Parc-Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Poutine Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 444 tips and reviews

63. Else's

8.4
156 rue Roy E. (coin De Bullion), Montréal, QC
Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 49 tips and reviews

Rose J.Rose Jang: Delicious everything. Cheap food. Extensive scotch list. Great music. Good service. Down-to-earth ambiance. Free wifi. I think this is love.

64. Brutopia

8.0
1215 rue Crescent (entre Ste-Catherine & René-Lévesque), Montréal, QC
Brewery · Ville-Marie · 95 tips and reviews

Florent V.Florent Vilmart: On the over-animated crescent street, brutopia serves a well crafted array of home brewed specialties.This is also the home of Startup Drinks!

Benelux is one of Montreal to-do list.

65. Benelux

8.4
245 rue Sherbrooke Ouest (coin Jeanne-Mance), Montréal, QC
Beer Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 90 tips and reviews

66. L'Amère à Boire

8.2
2049 rue Saint-Denis (entre Ontario & Sherbrooke), Montréal, QC
Brewery · Ville-Marie · 35 tips and reviews

Florent V.Florent Vilmart: Wooden walls, little terrace on the back, 6+ different beers brewed on site, this relaxing bar is perfect for a relaxing moment with friends!

67. Marconi

8.9
45 Avenue Mozart O, Montréal, QC
Restaurant · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 4 tips and reviews

BarkieBarkie: Phenomenal menu and cocktails. Easily one of my top 5 bar-restaurants (in the world). Bison carpaccio, and strip steak are unbelievable.