Montréal Recommendation List
Restaurants
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EWorld-renowned and walking distance!
Great Steak-frites in the traditional Parisien fashion, and the little cornichons are amazing (if you like baby dills, take a jar home!)
220 residents recomanen
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisGreat Steak-frites in the traditional Parisien fashion, and the little cornichons are amazing (if you like baby dills, take a jar home!)
Must reserve well in advance, but if you get a chance to try their food, I hear it's one of the best choices on the island!
93 residents recomanen
Tuck Shop
4662 Rue Notre Dame OMust reserve well in advance, but if you get a chance to try their food, I hear it's one of the best choices on the island!
Fantastic boullubaise, a traditional French seafood stew. You'll find a really nice French flavour at this popular local restaurant with a dedicated clientele.
8 residents recomanen
Continental Bistro
4007 Rue Saint-DenisFantastic boullubaise, a traditional French seafood stew. You'll find a really nice French flavour at this popular local restaurant with a dedicated clientele.
Probably my favourite French restaurant in Montreal, for it's very Parisien bistro atmosphere and art-deco decor. The menu is always fresh, and written on the board above you, and the service is impeccable. It's busy, and meant for a nice dinner, but worth it!
42 residents recomanen
Restaurant Au Petit Extra
1690 Rue Ontario EProbably my favourite French restaurant in Montreal, for it's very Parisien bistro atmosphere and art-deco decor. The menu is always fresh, and written on the board above you, and the service is impeccable. It's busy, and meant for a nice dinner, but worth it!
The tourism and hotel institute features a restaurant on its main floor. The food is fantastic gastronomy, but at a fraction of the price you would pay in an ordinary restaurant, as your cooks and servers are culinary students. You must go on their website and book in advance. Highly recommend.
17 residents recomanen
Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ)
3535 R. Saint-DenisThe tourism and hotel institute features a restaurant on its main floor. The food is fantastic gastronomy, but at a fraction of the price you would pay in an ordinary restaurant, as your cooks and servers are culinary students. You must go on their website and book in advance. Highly recommend.
You are going to have to reserve a month or two in advance (usually), because this is one of Montreal's top restaurants in terms of gastronomy and popularity.
383 residents recomanen
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OYou are going to have to reserve a month or two in advance (usually), because this is one of Montreal's top restaurants in terms of gastronomy and popularity.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stereo
858 Rue Sainte-Catherine EPopular after hours club with top DJ's from around the world.
Super popular bar walking distance away, and well known for it's selection of beers.
442 residents recomanen
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OSuper popular bar walking distance away, and well known for it's selection of beers.
Awesome British style (gourmet version) pub food and great beer! Try the fish and chips here, they are really good.
323 residents recomanen
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OAwesome British style (gourmet version) pub food and great beer! Try the fish and chips here, they are really good.
New City Gas
950 Rue OttawaPopular nightclub between Old Montreal and Griffintown.
Parks & Nature
Great for a hike, the Botanical Gardens features a pavillion gift shop, various events throughout the year (October's Chinese Lanterns are wonderful), and really nice Japanese and Chinese gardens. Perfect for a picnic.
970 residents recomanen
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EGreat for a hike, the Botanical Gardens features a pavillion gift shop, various events throughout the year (October's Chinese Lanterns are wonderful), and really nice Japanese and Chinese gardens. Perfect for a picnic.
Montreal's "Mountain" is great for hiking, biking, driving, and for an observatory view of the city. Close to the Plateau, Mile End and Outremont areas, it features tam tam drumming on Sundays, and everyone's invited!
70 residents recomanen
Mount Royal Park
101 Rue du Mont-RoyalMontreal's "Mountain" is great for hiking, biking, driving, and for an observatory view of the city. Close to the Plateau, Mile End and Outremont areas, it features tam tam drumming on Sundays, and everyone's invited!
All summer-round entertainment, including multicultural festivals, the heavy metal music festival and the popular Osheaga featuring some of the world's top music stars. The island also is home to the Casino and a wonderful garden that is perfect for a picnic!
603 residents recomanen
Parc Jean-Drapeau
All summer-round entertainment, including multicultural festivals, the heavy metal music festival and the popular Osheaga featuring some of the world's top music stars. The island also is home to the Casino and a wonderful garden that is perfect for a picnic!
Entertainment & Activities
In the heart of Montreal's festival area - and across from shopping mall Complexe Desjardins. Also best place to get tickets for shows all around town. Definitely a must-see area especially during festivals like the Montreal Jazz Fest and the Montreal Highlights Festival.
654 residents recomanen
Place des Arts
In the heart of Montreal's festival area - and across from shopping mall Complexe Desjardins. Also best place to get tickets for shows all around town. Definitely a must-see area especially during festivals like the Montreal Jazz Fest and the Montreal Highlights Festival.
Essentials
Great grocery store for travellers on a budget, with excellent quality food.
189 residents recomanen
Adonis Downtown
2173 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGreat grocery store for travellers on a budget, with excellent quality food.
Popular nearby grocer for a fraction of what it costs in most grocery stores, and great for intercultural items.
248 residents recomanen
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcPopular nearby grocer for a fraction of what it costs in most grocery stores, and great for intercultural items.
Super busy in this little independent market, but it boats some of the best grocery prices in the city, and you're supporting an indie grocer!
150 residents recomanen
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentSuper busy in this little independent market, but it boats some of the best grocery prices in the city, and you're supporting an indie grocer!
Arts & Culture
Always has a fantastic exhibit going on. Check for discounts during weeknights.
1504 residents recomanen
Museu de Belles Arts de Montreal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OAlways has a fantastic exhibit going on. Check for discounts during weeknights.
Terrific contemporary exhibits located in Place des Arts, which is fantastic area for tourists to hang out in with its many shops and restaurants and festivals.
651 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieTerrific contemporary exhibits located in Place des Arts, which is fantastic area for tourists to hang out in with its many shops and restaurants and festivals.
My favourite Montreal museum for tourists! Shows you a great multimedia history of Montreal to start, and takes you underground for an architectural tour before winding up in a totally different location in Old Montreal. Great restaurant too!
302 residents recomanen
Museu d'Arqueologia i Història de Montreal
350 Pl. RoyaleMy favourite Montreal museum for tourists! Shows you a great multimedia history of Montreal to start, and takes you underground for an architectural tour before winding up in a totally different location in Old Montreal. Great restaurant too!
Montreal's biggest anglo theatre company, located in Old Montreal.
89 residents recomanen
Centaur Theatre
453 R. Saint-François-XavierMontreal's biggest anglo theatre company, located in Old Montreal.
An inter-disciplinary art gallery, theatre and community centre, featuring local talent as well as major English-language theatre productions. Home to the Yiddish Theatre,
Centre Segal
5170 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-CatherineAn inter-disciplinary art gallery, theatre and community centre, featuring local talent as well as major English-language theatre productions. Home to the Yiddish Theatre,
Shopping
Place Montreal Trust
1500 Av. McGill CollegeUnderground shopping mall in the heart of downtown.
One of Canada's only remaining Eaton's Centres. Connected underground to other malls.
938 residents recomanen
Centre Eaton de Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OOne of Canada's only remaining Eaton's Centres. Connected underground to other malls.
NEON Mont-Royal
1039 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat shoes!
Quebec's own department store. Also located in Quebec City, and soon will open in Ontario.
60 residents recomanen
La Maison Simons
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine OQuebec's own department store. Also located in Quebec City, and soon will open in Ontario.