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Restaurants, counters, and food spots worth seeking out across Montreal.
Bagels
EatMontreal bagels are smaller, denser, and sweeter than their New York cousins. Here's where to find the best ones.
Bakeries
EatMontreal's bakery scene reflects French, Jewish, and Québécois traditions. Here are the ones that matter.
Brunch
EatMontreal's most rewarding brunch tables, from unhurried weekend institutions to quick weekday counters.
Burgers
EatMontreal's best burgers. From smash patties to pub classics and everything worth queuing for.
Cheap Eats
EatWhere to eat extremely well in Montreal for under $15. The city rewards budget eating like few others.
Dim Sum
EatWhere to eat dim sum in Montreal. From traditional trolley service to modern à-la-carte kitchens.
Dumplings
EatMontreal's best hand-folded dumplings. From XLB to pierogi, the city's immigrant communities do this exceptionally well.
Falafel
EatMontreal's best falafel. A short list of serious contenders with genuine Middle Eastern roots.
Fine Dining
EatMontreal's top restaurant tables. Where Michelin stars, local legends, and serious cooking converge.
Ice Cream
EatMontreal's best ice cream. From Italian gelato to Quebec soft-serve, the city takes frozen dessert seriously.
Late-Night Eats
EatWhere to eat well after midnight in Montreal. A city that eats later than most of North America.
Pho
EatMontreal has one of Canada's largest Vietnamese communities. These are the bowls worth seeking out.
Pizza
EatFrom wood-fired Neapolitan to late-night slices. Montreal's pizza scene is better than its reputation suggests.
Poutine
EatFries, curds, and gravy done right. Montreal's best takes on Quebec's most exported dish.
Ramen
EatMontreal's ramen scene has matured quietly. These are the bowls that prove it.
Rotisserie Chicken
EatMontreal's rotisserie tradition runs deep. From Chalet Bar-B-Q to Portuguese counters and Québécois classics.
Smoked Meat
EatMontreal's definitive smoked meat delis, from the legendary Schwartz's queue to neighbourhood institutions.
Sushi
EatMontreal's best sushi counters, from conveyor belt to omakase.
Tacos
EatMontreal's taco scene is younger than it should be, but these spots are worth the search.
Vegetarian & Vegan
EatMontreal's plant-based dining has moved well beyond compromise. These restaurants earn visits on their own terms.