Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
It's the largest open-air market in North America and offers visitors some of the freshest local product in the city, and consequently, some of Montreal’s best bites.
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienIt's the largest open-air market in North America and offers visitors some of the freshest local product in the city, and consequently, some of Montreal’s best bites.
They offer comforting Quebecois farmhouse cooking; foie gras prepared all ways- as appetizers, 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 appetizers, 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.
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.
Located in the residential neighborhood of Plateau. It's a bar/resto that offers amazing 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 amazing menu and friendly service. If you want to try French Canadian or Quebecois cuisines, this is a place to go.
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.
Point G ''Plaisirs Gourmands''
1255 Avenue du Mont-Royal EBest macarons in town!
Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesPossibly one of the world's most beautiful cafe.
Kyo Bar Japonais
711 Côte de la Place d'ArmesIf you are craving for sushi, it's nearby.
The food is delicious, they have a fantastic tea selection, coffee is one of my favorite in town.
11 locals recommend
Kafein cafe-bar
1429 Rue BishopThe food is delicious, they have a fantastic tea selection, coffee is one of my favorite in town.
Sightseeing
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.
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceAfter 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.
Old Montreal
A Montreal must do. it's a beautiful and charming part of the town.
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 MaryIt is Canada's largest church. It's also an amazing site to see in Montreal, with beautiful modernist and brutalist architecture.
Place-des-Arts station
Jeanne-Mance StreetGreat theater to enjoy a musical or instrumental show
Parks & Nature
One of Montreal's largest green spaces. Walking distance from where we are. In the summer, hundreds lounge along with its water banks, 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. Walking distance from where we are. In the summer, hundreds lounge along with its water banks, 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.
Getting Around
Champ de Mars Street
Rue du Champ de Marsclosest metro station.
Station Berri
closest metro station and the terminal to go anywhere.
Essentials
Anything you may have forgotten at home or need during your trip can be found here. Snacks, band-aids, razors, etc
377 locals recommend
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EAnything you may have forgotten at home or need during your trip can be found here. Snacks, band-aids, razors, etc