Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
If you take desserts seriously like I do, this is the place to go. Patrice is a pastry shop founded by one of the city’s most prominent pastry chefs, Patrice Demers. Their lemon tart is sublime.
55 locals recommend
Patrice Pâtissier
2360 Rue Notre Dame OIf you take desserts seriously like I do, this is the place to go. Patrice is a pastry shop founded by one of the city’s most prominent pastry chefs, Patrice Demers. Their lemon tart is sublime.
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesPossibly one of the world's most beautiful cafe.
There are many bakeries in Montreal that serve decent croissants but I found the perfect one at Fous Desserts. Their croissants have the magical combinations of an utterly delicate yet crisp exterior and a moist and tender, yet springy interior.
72 locals recommend
Fous Desserts
809 Avenue Laurier EThere are many bakeries in Montreal that serve decent croissants but I found the perfect one at Fous Desserts. Their croissants have the magical combinations of an utterly delicate yet crisp exterior and a moist and tender, yet springy interior.
It's a great local restaurant with classic Parisian bistro flair. It has a casual but comfortable atmosphere. Food and service are both excellent. I love going there for Salad & Fries. Reservation recommended.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisIt's a great local restaurant with classic Parisian bistro flair. It has a casual but comfortable atmosphere. Food and service are both excellent. I love going there for Salad & Fries. Reservation recommended.
It's a great place to grab a drink and enjoy one of the nicest terraces in Montreal. The atmosphere is relaxing with the jazz band playing softly.
157 locals recommend
Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierIt's a great place to grab a drink and enjoy one of the nicest terraces in Montreal. The atmosphere is relaxing with the jazz band playing softly.
They have excellent breakfast menu using simple & fresh ingredients. The space is small and seems to be perpetually busy. If you are not able to grab a table, be sure to grab some pastries.
254 locals recommend
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OThey have excellent breakfast menu using simple & fresh ingredients. The space is small and seems to be perpetually busy. If you are not able to grab a table, be sure to grab some pastries.
They offer comforting Quebecois farmhouse cooking; foie gras prepared all ways- as appetizer, side dish, and main dish. the celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain once proclaimed it his favorite restaurant in North America. Try their foie gras poutine. (Reservation recommended)
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EThey offer comforting Quebecois farmhouse cooking; foie gras prepared all ways- as appetizer, side dish, and main dish. the celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain once proclaimed it his favorite restaurant in North America. Try their foie gras poutine. (Reservation recommended)
This little jewel of a restaurant in Little Italy offers fantastic Italian food, service, and ambiance. It's very cozy and romantic. I go there for their bruschetta, arugula Salad, calamari and fresh pastas!
*Reservation recommended.
19 locals recommend
Lucca
12 Rue DanteThis little jewel of a restaurant in Little Italy offers fantastic Italian food, service, and ambiance. It's very cozy and romantic. I go there for their bruschetta, arugula Salad, calamari and fresh pastas!
*Reservation recommended.
Located in the residential neighborhood of Plateau. It's a bar/resto that offers mazing menu and friendly service. If you want to try French Canadian or Quebecois cuisines, this is a place to go.
78 locals recommend
Le Chien Fumant
4710 Rue de LanaudièreLocated in the residential neighborhood of Plateau. It's a bar/resto that offers mazing menu and friendly service. If you want to try French Canadian or Quebecois cuisines, this is a place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
The current happening spot in Montreal. It's the latest project by one of the most renowned chefs in Montreal- Antonio Park. Great ambiance & decor, good music many delicious cocktails and tapas.
154 locals recommend
Kampai Garden
1225 Rue Sainte-Catherine OThe current happening spot in Montreal. It's the latest project by one of the most renowned chefs in Montreal- Antonio Park. Great ambiance & decor, good music many delicious cocktails and tapas.
Parks & Nature
One of Montreal's largest green spaces. In the summer, hundreds lounge along its waterbanks, enjoying the sunlight and beautiful fountains; in winter, many more come back to skate along its frozen river. And in the fall and spring, Parc Lafontaine serves as the perfect backdrop for romantic picnics or light jogs. Whatever time of the year you visit, Parc La Fontaine is not to be missed.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOne of Montreal's largest green spaces. In the summer, hundreds lounge along its waterbanks, enjoying the sunlight and beautiful fountains; in winter, many more come back to skate along its frozen river. And in the fall and spring, Parc Lafontaine serves as the perfect backdrop for romantic picnics or light jogs. Whatever time of the year you visit, Parc La Fontaine is not to be missed.
After a short 15-minute walk from Beaver Lake, the entirety of Montreal’s downtown is revealed from the top of Mont Royal. During the day or at nighttime, the top of Mont Royal offers one of the city’s most unforgettable views.
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
After a short 15-minute walk from Beaver Lake, the entirety of Montreal’s downtown is revealed from the top of Mont Royal. During the day or at nighttime, the top of Mont Royal offers one of the city’s most unforgettable views.
It's a great place to visit during the flowering season. You can enjoy the fragrance, romance, serenity and beauty brought to you by fields and fields of purple magic! They also have live music events and activities for families. Note that it takes about 40 min drive from downtown Montreal to the Lavender House.
18 locals recommend
La Maison Lavande
902 Chem. Fresnière It's a great place to visit during the flowering season. You can enjoy the fragrance, romance, serenity and beauty brought to you by fields and fields of purple magic! They also have live music events and activities for families. Note that it takes about 40 min drive from downtown Montreal to the Lavender House.
Sightseeing
It is one of the crown jewels in Quebec's rich religious heritage.
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OIt is one of the crown jewels in Quebec's rich religious heritage.
It is Canada's largest church. It's also an amazing site to see in Montreal, with beautiful modernist and brutalist architecture.
636 locals recommend
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen Mary It is Canada's largest church. It's also an amazing site to see in Montreal, with beautiful modernist and brutalist architecture.
A Montreal must do. it's a beautiful and charming part of the town.
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
A Montreal must do. it's a beautiful and charming part of the town.
Essentials
Anything you may have forgot at home or need during your trip can be found here. Snacks, bandaids, razors, etc
377 locals recommend
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario E Anything you may have forgot at home or need during your trip can be found here. Snacks, bandaids, razors, etc
Getting Around
Guy-Concordia
1801 St Mathieu StArts & Culture
Great theater to enjoy a musical or instrumental show.
48 locals recommend
La Place des Arts et la Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
175 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGreat theater to enjoy a musical or instrumental show.
Montreal's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada.
366 locals recommend
McCord Museum
690 Rue Sherbrooke O Montreal's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada.
Point-a-Calliere is a spectacular museum built atop an authentic archaeological site located at Montreal's birthplace.
302 locals recommend
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Pl. RoyalePoint-a-Calliere is a spectacular museum built atop an authentic archaeological site located at Montreal's birthplace.
Montreal’s Grande Bibliothèque regularly receives more than two million visitors a year, making it one of North America’s most popular public places for learning.
147 locals recommend
BAnQ Grande Bibliotheque
475 Boul. de Maisonneuve EMontreal’s Grande Bibliothèque regularly receives more than two million visitors a year, making it one of North America’s most popular public places for learning.