Fine Dining Guidebook
High End Food Scene
This is a comprehensive list (not in any particular order) of best fine dinning Montreal has to offer. We encourage you to make a reservation ahead of time to get a table.
Chic venue in the Four Seasons Hotel serving brunch, seafood & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
10 locals recommend
MARCUS Restaurant + Lounge
1440 Rue de la MontagneChic venue in the Four Seasons Hotel serving brunch, seafood & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
Farm-fresh Québécois dishes & tasting menus from renowned chef Normand Laprise, plus fine wines.
85 locals recommend
Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleFarm-fresh Québécois dishes & tasting menus from renowned chef Normand Laprise, plus fine wines.
Iconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisIconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
Romantic lodge setting for Chef Claude Pelletier’s refined Québécois fish & game dishes.
53 locals recommend
Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-ClaudeRomantic lodge setting for Chef Claude Pelletier’s refined Québécois fish & game dishes.
Destination for fine Portuguese seafood, wines & ports in a Mediterranean-accented space.
37 locals recommend
Ferreira Café
1446 Rue PeelDestination for fine Portuguese seafood, wines & ports in a Mediterranean-accented space.
Fine-dining destination presenting farm-to-table cuisine & wine in a warm, brick-walled venue.
6 locals recommend
Candide
551 Rue Saint-MartinFine-dining destination presenting farm-to-table cuisine & wine in a warm, brick-walled venue.
Handsome space with beadboard, subway tiles & banquettes serving elevated French bistro fare & wine.
70 locals recommend
Montréal Plaza
6230 Rue St-HubertHandsome space with beadboard, subway tiles & banquettes serving elevated French bistro fare & wine.
Understated French eatery with a terrace preparing avant-garde seafood & meat plates, plus wine.
11 locals recommend
Chez Sophie
1974 Rue Notre Dame OUnderstated French eatery with a terrace preparing avant-garde seafood & meat plates, plus wine.
Happening bar like locale for seafood-focused eats like lobster poutine from chef Chuck Hughes.
159 locals recommend
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierHappening bar like locale for seafood-focused eats like lobster poutine from chef Chuck Hughes.
Intimate upscale eatery offering inventive takes on French market cuisine, plus a lengthy wine list.
14 locals recommend
La Chronique
104 Av. Laurier OIntimate upscale eatery offering inventive takes on French market cuisine, plus a lengthy wine list.
French BYOB neighborhood eatery with market-driven fixed-price menus & elegant presentations.
37 locals recommend
Tandem Restaurant
618 Rue VillerayFrench BYOB neighborhood eatery with market-driven fixed-price menus & elegant presentations.
Longtime classic Italian eatery with creative presentations, an elegant ambiance & a bar/lounge.
Da Vinci Ristorante
1180 Rue BishopLongtime classic Italian eatery with creative presentations, an elegant ambiance & a bar/lounge.
Hot spot featuring a glam decor & creative seafood-focused dishes along with a seasonal terrace.
67 locals recommend
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OHot spot featuring a glam decor & creative seafood-focused dishes along with a seasonal terrace.
Creative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space with a plant-trimmed terrace. Reservations required way ahead.
109 locals recommend
Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneCreative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space with a plant-trimmed terrace. Reservations required way ahead.
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
383 locals recommend
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame ORelaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
Contemporary bistro with industrial-chic decor & a sleek bar serving creative Italian fare & drinks.
45 locals recommend
Le Serpent
257 Rue PrinceContemporary bistro with industrial-chic decor & a sleek bar serving creative Italian fare & drinks.
Venerable steakhouse in an 18th-century stable, with seafood options & a fireplace.
135 locals recommend
Gibbys
298 Pl. d'YouvilleVenerable steakhouse in an 18th-century stable, with seafood options & a fireplace.
Chef Martin Picard’s hearty Québécois fare, starring foie gras & pork, served in a lively space.
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EChef Martin Picard’s hearty Québécois fare, starring foie gras & pork, served in a lively space.
Swanky stalwart for charbroiled meats & seafood, with a rooftop terrace & large wine & cigar lists.
11 locals recommend
Rib'N Reef Steakhouse Restaurant
8105 Bd DécarieSwanky stalwart for charbroiled meats & seafood, with a rooftop terrace & large wine & cigar lists.
Carefully sourced gourmet spins on rustic Italian cuisine served in an industrial-chic setting.
44 locals recommend
Impasto
48 Rue DanteCarefully sourced gourmet spins on rustic Italian cuisine served in an industrial-chic setting.
Polished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
12 locals recommend
Shô-Dan
2020 Rue MetcalfePolished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
Chic French bistro with a celebrity following, plus a late-night fixed-price menu & heated patio.
132 locals recommend
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OChic French bistro with a celebrity following, plus a late-night fixed-price menu & heated patio.
Stylish setting for gourmet seasonal French fare & weekend brunch, plus an extensive wine list.
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Mélisse
719 Rue WilliamStylish setting for gourmet seasonal French fare & weekend brunch, plus an extensive wine list.
Stylish Greek taverna with fresh seafood & a popular fixed-price lunch in a whitewashed setting.
62 locals recommend
Estiatorio Milos
5357 Av du ParcStylish Greek taverna with fresh seafood & a popular fixed-price lunch in a whitewashed setting.
Chef Martin Juneau’s acclaimed Montréal-focused small plates & natural wines in a laid-back space.
75 locals recommend
Pastaga
6389 Boul. Saint-LaurentChef Martin Juneau’s acclaimed Montréal-focused small plates & natural wines in a laid-back space.
Joe Beef's happening sister restaurant offers an oyster bar & market-inspired comfort dishes. Reservations required.
118 locals recommend
Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame OJoe Beef's happening sister restaurant offers an oyster bar & market-inspired comfort dishes. Reservations required.
Posh spot at the Ritz-Carlton with a clever, elevated French menu, weekend brunch & outdoor seating.
23 locals recommend
Maison Boulud
1228 Rue Sherbrooke OPosh spot at the Ritz-Carlton with a clever, elevated French menu, weekend brunch & outdoor seating.
Refined, complex & seasonally inspired tasting-menu dinners served in an artsy, brick-lined space.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Papillon
85 Rue Saint-Paul ERefined, complex & seasonally inspired tasting-menu dinners served in an artsy, brick-lined space.
Modern French cuisine & craft cocktails are served at this stylish venue with minimalist decor.
20 locals recommend
Perles et Paddock
403 Rue des SeigneursModern French cuisine & craft cocktails are served at this stylish venue with minimalist decor.
Classic Italian cuisine, with gluten-free pastas & vegetarian choices, in a homey & elegant space.
Bis
1229 Rue de la MontagneClassic Italian cuisine, with gluten-free pastas & vegetarian choices, in a homey & elegant space.
Piedmont recipes made with ingredients from the Jean-Talon Market & refined wines in a classic room. One of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal.
Primo & Secondo
7023 Rue Saint-DominiquePiedmont recipes made with ingredients from the Jean-Talon Market & refined wines in a classic room. One of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal.
High-end sister restaurants offering creative, seasonal à-la-carte dishes or set dinner menus.
51 locals recommend
Le Mousso/Le Petit Mousso
1025 Rue Ontario EHigh-end sister restaurants offering creative, seasonal à-la-carte dishes or set dinner menus.
Renoir
1155 Rue Sherbrooke OEclectic-New French recipes offered in a high-end hotel restaurant with a terrace.
Une brasserie à l’européenne reconnue pour la qualité de ses plats, de son service et de l’ambiance qui y règne. Une institution dans le Vieux-Montréal. En salle à manger ou pour emporter."
72 locals recommend
Holder
407 Rue McGillUne brasserie à l’européenne reconnue pour la qualité de ses plats, de son service et de l’ambiance qui y règne. Une institution dans le Vieux-Montréal. En salle à manger ou pour emporter."
Spa eatery with dark-wood walls for fish-centric Japanese fusion fare, plus sushi & tasting menus.
43 locals recommend
Park
378 Av. VictoriaSpa eatery with dark-wood walls for fish-centric Japanese fusion fare, plus sushi & tasting menus.
"Nestled in downtown Montreal’s Golden Square Mile district, Ristorante Beatrice is an Italian eatery with an affection for flavour and style.
62 locals recommend
Beatrice
1504 Rue Sherbrooke O"Nestled in downtown Montreal’s Golden Square Mile district, Ristorante Beatrice is an Italian eatery with an affection for flavour and style.
"Whether you're dining around our table or yours, make every occasion a special one. Visit our website to book your table or order takeout online."
45 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vieux Montreal
25 Rue Saint-Paul E"Whether you're dining around our table or yours, make every occasion a special one. Visit our website to book your table or order takeout online."
Moody, chandelier-lit haunt with a secret entrance, elevated bistro menu & classic cocktails.
Restaurant Le Speakeasy
120 Rue McGillMoody, chandelier-lit haunt with a secret entrance, elevated bistro menu & classic cocktails.
Posh venue with soaring ceilings serving creative dishes inspired by European & Asian cuisine.
20 locals recommend
Jellyfish Montreal - restaurant
626 Rue Marguerite-d'YouvillePosh venue with soaring ceilings serving creative dishes inspired by European & Asian cuisine.
Classy environs with a chalkboard menu that changes daily, serving seasonal Italian specialties.
19 locals recommend
Lucca
12 Rue DanteClassy environs with a chalkboard menu that changes daily, serving seasonal Italian specialties.
Refined Roman dishes, including handmade pastas & a vast wine cellar, in a warm subterranean space.
45 locals recommend
Da Emma
777 Rue de la Commune ORefined Roman dishes, including handmade pastas & a vast wine cellar, in a warm subterranean space.
Refined Roman dishes, including handmade pastas & a vast wine cellar, in a warm subterranean space.
Le Muscadin
443 R. Saint-VincentRefined Roman dishes, including handmade pastas & a vast wine cellar, in a warm subterranean space.
Grand, swanky wood-clad venue serving a Scottish & British menu with cocktails in a boutique hotel.
55 locals recommend
Bar George
1440 Rue DrummondGrand, swanky wood-clad venue serving a Scottish & British menu with cocktails in a boutique hotel.
Fashionable low-lit bar & casual dining option with a range of contemporary European dishes.
15 locals recommend
Marconi
45 Av. Mozart OFashionable low-lit bar & casual dining option with a range of contemporary European dishes.
Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.
25 locals recommend
Biiru
1433 Rue City CouncillorsFunky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.
Restaurant & Bisteccheria situated in Montreal's Little Italy. Locally sourced ingredients. Canadian Prime beef aged steaks and testing menu is worth every penny!
Mucca
Restaurant & Bisteccheria situated in Montreal's Little Italy. Locally sourced ingredients. Canadian Prime beef aged steaks and testing menu is worth every penny!
"At Le Monarque, in the dining room as well as on the Brasserie side, chef Jérémie Bastien offers gourmet and inspired cuisine. Faced with the legacy of a common passion, it is with pride that Richard Bastien joins forces with his son Jérémie to establish Le Monarque in the heart of Montreal."
29 locals recommend
Monarque
406 Rue Saint-Jacques"At Le Monarque, in the dining room as well as on the Brasserie side, chef Jérémie Bastien offers gourmet and inspired cuisine. Faced with the legacy of a common passion, it is with pride that Richard Bastien joins forces with his son Jérémie to establish Le Monarque in the heart of Montreal."
Stylish, petite spot serving refined natural wines & a shifting menu of farm-focused fare. When of the new great restaurants in Montreal.
37 locals recommend
Mon Lapin
150 Rue Saint-Zotique EStylish, petite spot serving refined natural wines & a shifting menu of farm-focused fare. When of the new great restaurants in Montreal.
Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties
39 locals recommend
Modavie
1 Rue Saint-Paul OWine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties
Seasonal rooftop bistro at the Hôtel William Gray, offering elevated comfort food & panoramic views.
21 locals recommend
Terrasse William Gray
421 R. Saint-VincentSeasonal rooftop bistro at the Hôtel William Gray, offering elevated comfort food & panoramic views.
Posh spot at the Ritz-Carlton with a clever, elevated French menu, weekend brunch & outdoor seating.
23 locals recommend
Maison Boulud
1228 Rue Sherbrooke OPosh spot at the Ritz-Carlton with a clever, elevated French menu, weekend brunch & outdoor seating.