Guidebook for Montréal

Melina
Guidebook for Montréal

Food Scene

Best Poutine in Montreal. Open until 2am, 10-15 min walk from my place.
224 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-Laurent
224 locals recommend
Best Poutine in Montreal. Open until 2am, 10-15 min walk from my place.
Very nice cofee shop in old port.
148 locals recommend
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St W
148 locals recommend
Very nice cofee shop in old port.
Best Bagel in Montreal. Open 24h/7.
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
Best Bagel in Montreal. Open 24h/7.
Buzzy seafood spot, oyster house & cocktail lounge in snazzy surrounds open till the wee hours. Kitchen open until 2am. 15 min walk from my place.
123 locals recommend
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-Laurent
123 locals recommend
Buzzy seafood spot, oyster house & cocktail lounge in snazzy surrounds open till the wee hours. Kitchen open until 2am. 15 min walk from my place.
My favorite brunch place! about 15 min walk from my place.
131 locals recommend
Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
131 locals recommend
My favorite brunch place! about 15 min walk from my place.
Very good brunch. 15 min walk
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
371 locals recommend
Very good brunch. 15 min walk
Buzzing gathering place with a wide selection of sharing plates all under $5, beer & cocktails.
161 locals recommend
L’Entrepôt Mont-Royal
1019 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
161 locals recommend
Buzzing gathering place with a wide selection of sharing plates all under $5, beer & cocktails.
Small, contemporary eatery with lots of exposed brick & a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
124 locals recommend
HÀ Mont-Royal
243 Avenue du Mont-Royal O
124 locals recommend
Small, contemporary eatery with lots of exposed brick & a creative Southeast Asian fusion menu.
Ice cream shop featuring dip flavors such as Oreo & ginger, plus unique toppings. 10 min walk from my place
55 locals recommend
La Diperie
68 Ave des Pins E
55 locals recommend
Ice cream shop featuring dip flavors such as Oreo & ginger, plus unique toppings. 10 min walk from my place
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant. 2 locations: downtown and old port. Super good and very nice decor!
205 locals recommend
LOV
464 Rue McGill
205 locals recommend
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant. 2 locations: downtown and old port. Super good and very nice decor!
Amazing gourmet salads! Various locations, but my favorite one is the one in old port on Saint-Nicolas street, followed by the location Downtown on Crescent street (close to museum of fine arts).
120 locals recommend
Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-Nicolas
120 locals recommend
Amazing gourmet salads! Various locations, but my favorite one is the one in old port on Saint-Nicolas street, followed by the location Downtown on Crescent street (close to museum of fine arts).
Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter). ** I strongly recommend having a Crema di Caffe which is cofe soft serve, only available during summer. It's like between ice cream and coffe and it's delicious!!
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur O
455 locals recommend
Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter). ** I strongly recommend having a Crema di Caffe which is cofe soft serve, only available during summer. It's like between ice cream and coffe and it's delicious!!
Casual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches. Less than 10 min walk from my place.
223 locals recommend
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St E
223 locals recommend
Casual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches. Less than 10 min walk from my place.
Bringht hangout with a patio, turning out creative ethnic VEGAN dishes & desserts, plus juice bar.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent
365 locals recommend
Bringht hangout with a patio, turning out creative ethnic VEGAN dishes & desserts, plus juice bar.
Quirky local institution specializing in piled-high sandwiches served in a bright venue. Very nice outside patio in the summer. Close to the Mount-Royal Mountain.
171 locals recommend
Café Santropol
3990 Rue Saint-Urbain
171 locals recommend
Quirky local institution specializing in piled-high sandwiches served in a bright venue. Very nice outside patio in the summer. Close to the Mount-Royal Mountain.
Iconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
220 locals recommend
Iconic Parisian-style bistro serving refined standards in a chic room with checkered floors & a bar.
Peruvian cuisine, with ceviches & tasting menus, in a sleek, traditionally decorated space.
Restaurant Mochica
3863 R. Saint-Denis
Peruvian cuisine, with ceviches & tasting menus, in a sleek, traditionally decorated space.
Good pizza place in old port.
51 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bros
410 R. Saint-Vincent
51 locals recommend
Good pizza place in old port.
Good pizza place downtown.
10 locals recommend
Pizzeria NO.900 - Peel, Montréal
2049 Rue Peel
10 locals recommend
Good pizza place downtown.
Refined, modern eatery serving Asian-influenced dishes, including steak & seafood, with a full bar.
39 locals recommend
Jatoba
1184 Pl. Phillips
39 locals recommend
Refined, modern eatery serving Asian-influenced dishes, including steak & seafood, with a full bar.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-Julien
1744 locals recommend
Lively brick-walled stop serving ample plates of falafel, kebabs & other Middle Eastern fare. - in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
111 locals recommend
Sumac
3618 Rue Notre Dame O
111 locals recommend
Lively brick-walled stop serving ample plates of falafel, kebabs & other Middle Eastern fare. - in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Brunch place in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
134 locals recommend
Arthurs Nosh Bar
4621 Rue Notre Dame O
134 locals recommend
Brunch place in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Brunch and lunch spot in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
94 locals recommend
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame O
94 locals recommend
Brunch and lunch spot in Saint-Henri neighborhood.
Best pizza place in Saint-Henri neighborhood. Far from my place but if you happen to go in saint-henri, it's worth it!
41 locals recommend
Pizzeria Adamo
4629 Rue Notre Dame O
41 locals recommend
Best pizza place in Saint-Henri neighborhood. Far from my place but if you happen to go in saint-henri, it's worth it!
Traditional ramen with various broth & topping options served in a pint-sized, relaxed dining room. 12 min walk from my place.
79 locals recommend
Yokato Yokabai Ramen
4185 Rue Drolet
79 locals recommend
Traditional ramen with various broth & topping options served in a pint-sized, relaxed dining room. 12 min walk from my place.

Arts & Culture

1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
1504 locals recommend
651 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville Marie
651 locals recommend

Sightseeing

If you walk on top of the mountain you'll have the best view of the city. It takes about 1 hour to get to the top.
56 locals recommend
Mount Royal Lookout
1576 Voie Camillien-Houde
56 locals recommend
If you walk on top of the mountain you'll have the best view of the city. It takes about 1 hour to get to the top.

Drinks & Nightlife

4175 St Laurent Blvd. (Black door with Japanese sign right next to Patati Patate, corner Rachel - very easy to miss).
207 locals recommend
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-Laurent
207 locals recommend
4175 St Laurent Blvd. (Black door with Japanese sign right next to Patati Patate, corner Rachel - very easy to miss).
Rest/ bar. Rooftop terrace in Old Port.
50 locals recommend
Terrasse Nelligan
106 Rue Saint-Paul O
50 locals recommend
Rest/ bar. Rooftop terrace in Old Port.
Convivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du Parc
294 locals recommend
Convivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
Trendy bar. Great place to grab a drink and play some classic arcade games, then turning into a loft party atmosphere as the night progresses. Music genre: Hip Hop, R&B, Rap. (Might varies depending if there is a special event).
158 locals recommend
Apt. 200
3643 Boul. Saint-Laurent
158 locals recommend
Trendy bar. Great place to grab a drink and play some classic arcade games, then turning into a loft party atmosphere as the night progresses. Music genre: Hip Hop, R&B, Rap. (Might varies depending if there is a special event).
Posh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas.
53 locals recommend
Mayfair Cocktail Bar
451 Rue Rachel E
53 locals recommend
Posh lounge with a Victorian-era vibe featuring fancy drinks & teas.
Pool tables, cocktails, music.
85 locals recommend
Fitzroy
551 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
85 locals recommend
Pool tables, cocktails, music.
Japanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
265 locals recommend
Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-Pierre
265 locals recommend
Japanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
154 locals recommend
Kampai Garden
1225 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
154 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

2 min walk from my place. Good spot to take a walk or picnic :)
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
2 min walk from my place. Good spot to take a walk or picnic :)

Essentials

94 locals recommend
Fruiterie Plateau
515 Rue Roy E
94 locals recommend
88 locals recommend
Marché Tradition - The Main
3695 Boul. Saint-Laurent
88 locals recommend

Getting Around

Metro (subway) station. 5 min walk from my place. On the orange line.
178 locals recommend
Sherbrooke station
178 locals recommend
Metro (subway) station. 5 min walk from my place. On the orange line.