Best Fine Dining in Montreal

"We can thank this restaurant’s chef-owner Normand Laprise for leading the city’s pack when it comes to recognizing the quality of Quebec’s ingredients, with Toqué!. being known as a forebearer of the farm-to-table movement here. From seafood on the coast to the peak freshness of farms in the summer to preserves and hearty roots in the winter, the menus here shift seamlessly with the seasons in colorful curations of cultivation."

"At this internationally renowned restaurant, chef Normand Laprise creates a menu of farm-to-table Quebec cuisine, which is accompanied by a selection of fine wines: Toque!. ’s sommelier was named the Best Sommelier in Canada 2017. Tasting menus and a la carte are both on offer, incorporating dishes such as duck magret and sea urchin sabayon with stone crab."

"was ranked as the number 1 restaurant in Canada by a panel of chefs, critics and diners, and not without good reason. As you may have noticed from the picture, its dishes are a legitimate work of art!. Chef Normand Laprise only serves-up the freshest market ingredients and puts special emphasis on local Quebec products."

"Visionary chef Marcus Samuelsson takes the traditional brasserie in exciting new directions. With an expansive third-floor terrace, this is Montreal’s hottest new destination to dine, drink and connect – from power breakfasts through to late-night cocktails."

"Le Club Chasse et Pêche is the vision of executive chef Claude Pelletier, opened in 2007 as a successor to popular French restaurant Le Fadeau. The restaurant is one of the city's top romantic dining destinations, showcasing gorgeous retro design elements and leather armchair seating for cozying up with dates. Imaginative fare takes center stage on dinner menus, showcasing unique land and sea fare such as lobster fettuccine with saffron and mascarpone, gemelli and veal cheek with foie gras, and maple-glazed duck confit rolls prepared with macadamia nuts."

"Just one of award-winning pastry chef Masami Waki’s (pictured) three dessert menus across the city, Le Club Chasse et Pêche’s desserts take rural-feeling tastes of Quebec (corn, squash, apples), crafting them into hyper-modern creations. Waki also does desserts for sister restaurants Le Serpent and Le Filet, meaning they are also great options for the sweet-toothed."

"Though the name translates as "hunting and fishing club" and clubby decor (inherited from the previous restaurant) prevails, Le Club was never, in fact, a private club. The menu also pays a nod to the restaurant's name with its local fish and game..."

"In the Sofitel hotel, right smack in the heart of downtown, you’ll find one of the best French restaurants in Montreal. Renoir’s chef, Olivier Perret, creates dazzling dishes that are beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. Here, you’ll find one of the best tasting menus in town."

"If you want brunch and you want a lot of it, Renoir is the only sensible option in Montreal — enough said."

"The work of chef John Winter Russell in this seminary-turned-restaurant is a masterclass in seasonal menus. Inspired by Voltaire’s last lines of the novel of the same name, their dish compositions from farms and gardens are anything but garden variety. Even the wine list from Emily Campeau, numbering in around 100 bottles, is exploratory and refined."

"It’s easy to focus on the person sitting across the table when the service is as finessed as it is at Candide. After all, nothing sets the mood quite like some pretty plates, made up of ultra-local, ultra-seasonal Quebec produce, along with sexy wines to match. The charming terrasse dishes up an excellent atmosphere in summer, too."

"We applauded the opening of this restaurant which is located inside a converted presbytery. Chef John Winter Russell welcomes you to a somewhat secluded location, but the reward is getting to dine in this restaurant!. This is extravagant cuisine, just enough to intrigue, and just enough to make you want to taste even more …."

"Downtown restaurant Trestevere has become an ingrained institution since opening in 1973, despite its location in an area better known for tacky clubs than fine food. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and locally sourced, and the wine list is extensive and carefully curated. Expect classic dishes such as carbonaras and arrabbiatas; desserts include a spectacular cassata Siciliana, a confection made of sponge cake and ricotta cheese layered with candied fruit."

"Although small and discreet, Chez Sophie is one of the best restaurants in town. Chef Sophie Tabet has worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants, including L’Astrance in Paris (3 Michelin stars) and Dal Pascatore in Italy (3 Michelin stars). Together with her husband (and in-house sommelier) Marco Marangi, the talent opened two very successful restaurants in Lebanon before deciding to move back to Montreal and open Chez Sophie on Notre-Dame Street West."

"If you order no later than 11am and pick up from 4pm onwards, you can grab yourself a nice meal to enjoy with wine at a 25% discount."

"A post shared by David Bowen (@davidbowen76) on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:44pm PDT. Prepare your taste pallets to be dazzled by the top class food prepared in this amazing restaurant. From the relaxing atmosphere to the perplexing food menu, you know you made the right choice."

"Beautifully designed Bulma Bar is the hot new thing in Old Montreal. Stepping inside is a departure from the cobblestone streets of the area, where instead sleek modern lines, wood, concrete and neon lights dominate the space. Named for the Dragon Ball character, Bulma is an attempt to marry the owners’ Taiwanese heritage and love for Montreal."

"This quality of cocktails and its décor—designed as though it sits at the bottom of a drained pool—are great drawcards for this bar, but so is their musical curation. Guest DJs using their vinyl rigs are just as valuable as are the locals here, and just about every night of the week has some good music playing. Weekends are the best for dancing while weekdays are solid for aural appreciation."

"Club Pelicano is a peculiar bar in the heart of Downtown Montreal. It is a great place for enjoying the nightlife in Montreal. The quality of cocktails and its décor will charm you and make you want to visit the place again and again."

"A hip, lighthearted spot that hit the ground running when it first opened in 2010, Fabergé has since become a Mile End go-to for nourishing hangover cures. The interior is open and airy, which does well to accommodate the hordes of famished bunchers the restaurant receives on the regular, and the menu has a distinct ‘turned up to 11’ character about it. The menu is lengthy and features arrays of creative eggs Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, and more— as well as a bunch of wacky and decadent outliers."

"Nouveau Palais is a Mile-Ex classic where customers are greeted warmly and hearty dishes are served at your table. We concur that this « burger and fries palace » makes one of the best burgers in town so don’t hold back from adding bacon and cheese to your order. The portions are plentiful, starting with the large bun!"

"Deville Dinerbar is a fun retro spot serving up delicious burgers and milkshakes. While the burgers didn’t beat Burger Bar for us, we still really loved the food here!. As you can tell, it’s also got some pretty Instagram-worthy decor."

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"Deville is the place to go if you want a limited and over priced menu. Everything in there is very generic and not tasty. My friend order a salad and got..."