Ioana's MTL Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Plateau is one of Montreal's hippest, most beautiful and overall most fun neighborhoods. Whether you want to hang out in a park with a bottle of wine, dine at some of the city's best restaurants, people watch, dance, watch live shows, or all the above. Plateau is the perfect area to start your local explorations from.
401 residents recomanen
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Plateau is one of Montreal's hippest, most beautiful and overall most fun neighborhoods. Whether you want to hang out in a park with a bottle of wine, dine at some of the city's best restaurants, people watch, dance, watch live shows, or all the above. Plateau is the perfect area to start your local explorations from.
St-Henri is now one of Montreal's hippest neighbourhoods. It was once up and coming, but it's now there.
Notre-Dame Street West
Rue Notre-Dame OuestSt-Henri is now one of Montreal's hippest neighbourhoods. It was once up and coming, but it's now there.
Mile-End
Little Italy
My Fave Cafes
Right across the street from my apartment, making it the perfect little neighborhood spot for your morning coffee. The Korean husband + wife duo that run it are here everyday, and the sweetest people. Their coffee is incredible too.
NOUS SOMMES CAFE
180 Rue Prince-Arthur ERight across the street from my apartment, making it the perfect little neighborhood spot for your morning coffee. The Korean husband + wife duo that run it are here everyday, and the sweetest people. Their coffee is incredible too.
I love walking down to this cafe through the residential streets. They have a little outdoor bench that's perfect for enjoying during the summer.
56 residents recomanen
Café Replika
252 Rue Rachel EI love walking down to this cafe through the residential streets. They have a little outdoor bench that's perfect for enjoying during the summer.
Café Nocturne
19 Rue Prince Arthur OPastel Rita
5761 Boul. Saint-LaurentPikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du ParcA cute little kiosk in Saint Louis Square (right behind my apartment) where you can hang out to have some coffee, snacks or gelato.
Le K (Le Kiosque K)
Avenue LavalA cute little kiosk in Saint Louis Square (right behind my apartment) where you can hang out to have some coffee, snacks or gelato.
Another great leafy terrasse to get some reprise from the Montreal heat while still dining outdoors. This is an awesome spot to hide out during the day and right by Mont-Royal.
171 residents recomanen
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-UrbainAnother great leafy terrasse to get some reprise from the Montreal heat while still dining outdoors. This is an awesome spot to hide out during the day and right by Mont-Royal.
An old school Italian cafe, all cash, incredible coffee, and a cute little outdoor terrasse.
455 residents recomanen
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OAn old school Italian cafe, all cash, incredible coffee, and a cute little outdoor terrasse.
Food scene
The arepas are so delicious, pretty cheap, and perfect for a quick lunch, or a hearty dinner.
62 residents recomanen
Arepera
73 Rue Prince-Arthur EThe arepas are so delicious, pretty cheap, and perfect for a quick lunch, or a hearty dinner.
One of my go-to seafood restaurants in Plateau. They have daily 5 a 7 deals for oysters, really great wine, and delicious sharing plates. All in a quirky and great atmosphere.
123 residents recomanen
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentOne of my go-to seafood restaurants in Plateau. They have daily 5 a 7 deals for oysters, really great wine, and delicious sharing plates. All in a quirky and great atmosphere.
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OA leafy, hidden terrasse to help you hide from the sun while still taking advantage of eating outside. This is an Afghan resto with flavour-packed platters. Khyber Pass is a BYOB, so don’t forget the nice chilled bottle of wine.
73 residents recomanen
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EA leafy, hidden terrasse to help you hide from the sun while still taking advantage of eating outside. This is an Afghan resto with flavour-packed platters. Khyber Pass is a BYOB, so don’t forget the nice chilled bottle of wine.
A very beautiful restaurant if you want a more fine-dining experience.
70 residents recomanen
Montréal Plaza
6230 Rue St-HubertA very beautiful restaurant if you want a more fine-dining experience.
Okay, there are a lot of Pho places in MTL. But, this one with humble beginnings gets the whole menu right. Great spot!
79 residents recomanen
Pho Tay Ho
6414 R. Saint-DenisOkay, there are a lot of Pho places in MTL. But, this one with humble beginnings gets the whole menu right. Great spot!
This popular Plateau gastropub is a must. The renowned chef is a big advocate for Canadian food identity and their menu boasts hearty flesh and root dishes from across Canada
111 residents recomanen
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteThis popular Plateau gastropub is a must. The renowned chef is a big advocate for Canadian food identity and their menu boasts hearty flesh and root dishes from across Canada
Hélicoptère
4255 Rue Ontario ELarry's is open day and night and kind of does it all. Coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is delicious in a really sweet and well-designed interior.
90 residents recomanen
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentLarry's is open day and night and kind of does it all. Coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is delicious in a really sweet and well-designed interior.
A little bit (bot not too bad) out of the way, this Syrian restaurant is so worth the visit. They serve up a varying menu from mezzes through to hefty char-grilled mains with Syrian flavours. So yummy!
109 residents recomanen
Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneA little bit (bot not too bad) out of the way, this Syrian restaurant is so worth the visit. They serve up a varying menu from mezzes through to hefty char-grilled mains with Syrian flavours. So yummy!
Sabor Latino is actually a Latin-American grocery store, but it also has a small cafe in the back that serves up some seriously delicious food.
11 residents recomanen
Sabor Latino St-Laurent
4387 Boul. Saint-LaurentSabor Latino is actually a Latin-American grocery store, but it also has a small cafe in the back that serves up some seriously delicious food.
The best Thai resto in MTL for me. It's an authentic, delicious and welcome addition to the tired usuals.
7 residents recomanen
Mae Sri Comptoir Thai
224 Rue MiltonThe best Thai resto in MTL for me. It's an authentic, delicious and welcome addition to the tired usuals.
This is a little chinese noodle soup nook tucked away in Chinatown where the chefs pull fresh noodles in the front window.
21 residents recomanen
Nouilles de Lan Zhou - Noodle Shop
1006 Boulevard Saint-LaurentThis is a little chinese noodle soup nook tucked away in Chinatown where the chefs pull fresh noodles in the front window.
One of a few Malaysian/Singaporean food joints in the city. Satay Brothers used to be a market stall ran by two brothers and their mom and now it's become a popular fixture on Notre-Dame W.
187 residents recomanen
Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OOne of a few Malaysian/Singaporean food joints in the city. Satay Brothers used to be a market stall ran by two brothers and their mom and now it's become a popular fixture on Notre-Dame W.
One of the few authentic taco spots in the city that also serves up pozole!
32 residents recomanen
Tacos Frida
4350 Rue Notre Dame OOne of the few authentic taco spots in the city that also serves up pozole!
Vietnamese food with a great terrasse right across from Jean Mance Park in Mont-Royal. Kind of the perfect combo all around!
124 residents recomanen
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal OVietnamese food with a great terrasse right across from Jean Mance Park in Mont-Royal. Kind of the perfect combo all around!
There's a debate on which bagel shop is the best in town, but you can't come to Montreal without chowing on some Montreal-style bagels. This one is my go-to.
630 residents recomanen
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OThere's a debate on which bagel shop is the best in town, but you can't come to Montreal without chowing on some Montreal-style bagels. This one is my go-to.
Helena
438 Rue McGillIncredible pizza and wine in a beautiful setting.
Station Berlin
3751 Rue Saint-UrbainTurkish-German street food and delicious kebab döners.
Foxy
1638 Rue Notre Dame OYour classic, Quebecois diner where you can get a heaping smoked-meat poutine, and you totally should. The inside has old-school diner decor and it's just one of the best spots!
73 residents recomanen
Greenspot
3041 Rue Notre Dame OYour classic, Quebecois diner where you can get a heaping smoked-meat poutine, and you totally should. The inside has old-school diner decor and it's just one of the best spots!
Restaurant Nozy
3568 Rue Notre Dame OMinimalist Japanese restaurant with amazing flavour!
It doesn't get more comfort food than this. The chef is from Congo and brings his African and Creole flavours to life in his restaurant.
6 residents recomanen
Restaurant Gracia Afrika
3506 Rue Notre Dame OIt doesn't get more comfort food than this. The chef is from Congo and brings his African and Creole flavours to life in his restaurant.
Atlas Pizza
4051 Rue Saint-AndréEasy. affordable and delicious pizza
Hélicoptère
4255 Rue Ontario ETHE best brunch in the city.
Péché Glacé
1843 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFavourite gelato spot in the neighnorhood
Markets
A great Farmer's Market in Montreal's Little Italy neighbourhood.
1744 residents recomanen
Mercat Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienA great Farmer's Market in Montreal's Little Italy neighbourhood.
A great Farmer's Market in Montreal's Atwater Neighborhood next to the Lachine Canal.
852 residents recomanen
marché atwater
A great Farmer's Market in Montreal's Atwater Neighborhood next to the Lachine Canal.
Nightlife
A relaxed cafe during the day on a beautiful corner that slowly turns into a relaxed lounge-type bar, and later in the evening with fun Afro-Caribbean and diverse music as well as a great crowd!
Gypsy Kitchen+Bar
500 Rachel EstA relaxed cafe during the day on a beautiful corner that slowly turns into a relaxed lounge-type bar, and later in the evening with fun Afro-Caribbean and diverse music as well as a great crowd!
A dark basement tiki-bar (located beneath a Chinese restaurant) in Chinatown
84 residents recomanen
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1106B Boul. Saint-LaurentA dark basement tiki-bar (located beneath a Chinese restaurant) in Chinatown
Clandestino
436 R. Saint-François-Xaviera cool underground (literally) mezcal and tequila bar
A brew-pub on Duluth St. that serves up tasty snacks and good beer, as well as decent wine offerings and other drinks. They have a rooftop terrasse great for a cozy summer night and people watching down below.
140 residents recomanen
Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth EA brew-pub on Duluth St. that serves up tasty snacks and good beer, as well as decent wine offerings and other drinks. They have a rooftop terrasse great for a cozy summer night and people watching down below.
Atwater Cocktail Club
512 Av. AtwaterA super cozy and trendy cocktail bar
5 à 7
Le Darling
4328 Boul. Saint-LaurentPastel Rita
5761 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Banc Public
A Haitian food spot in the Village that also has a beautiful back terrasse.
92 residents recomanen
Agrikol
1844 R. AtatekenA Haitian food spot in the Village that also has a beautiful back terrasse.
Le Sainte-Élisabeth
1412 Rue Sainte-ElisabethOne of the most beautiful terrasses in Montreal
One of my favourite spots in the area. It's a cafe, relaxed bar, oh.. AND it doubles as a cinema that shows critically aclaimed foreign-language films. Tres cool.
14 residents recomanen
Cinéma Moderne
5150 Boul. Saint-LaurentOne of my favourite spots in the area. It's a cafe, relaxed bar, oh.. AND it doubles as a cinema that shows critically aclaimed foreign-language films. Tres cool.
vinvinvin
1290 Rue Beaubien EA great little wine bar