Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Montreal

"The powerful effects of merely stepping inside the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings, can be traced back to 1830. Construction had ended the year before, and the architect, James O’Donnell, was so transformed by his experience in building the basilica that he converted from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism upon his deathbed. He remains the only person buried in the crypt."

"Founded in 1656, Montréal's oldest church, Notre-Dame Basilica, stands in a far grander incarnation than the original. The twin towers of the neo-Gothic façade face Place d'Armes. The intricate and resplendent interior was designed by Victor Bourgeau."

"A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt."

"Driving around Montreal, you might notice a big, rounded, green roof standing tall on the horizon. That roof belongs to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, the largest church in Canada and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. At 97 metres, that huge roof — the dome of the Oratory basilica — is the second highest in the world, behind only Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome."

"Saint Joseph’s Oratory or commonly known as L’Oratoire in Montreal is a national shrine and is the largest church in Canada. At the top of L’Oratoire, indulge in amazing views of Montreal that is great for skyline pictures. Make your way up the stairs to the top of L’Oratoire for your fix of epic pictures."

"St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is Canada’s largest church. An imposing example of religious architecture, it’s said to have one of the largest domes in the world. Although I didn’t get a chance to visit at this hour, I understand that the best time for photos here is sunset."

"What is it: Make no mistake when we say that if you're aiming to dine on the best Portuguese classics in this city, you go to Carlos Ferreira's eponymous restaurant. What was intended to be a humble taverna in 1996 has long since ballooned into an exceedingly accomplished restaurant that's been the training grounds for many of Montreal's best chefs. Whoever's cooking, it's always compliments to the chef; the finesse they bring to the plate in both taste and personal touch is of some serious gravity."

"Sashimi, donburi bowls, Japanese curry, and okonomiyaki (a Japanese-style savoury pancake) all grace the to-go menu at St-Henri Japanese haunt Nozy. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 to 8 p.m., with delivery a possibility via Uber Eats. View this post on Instagram"

"Last Thursday, my parents and I came to a dining room with no wait staff. The poor owner-chef was ru..."

"Impossible de ne pas s'arrêter lorsqu'on passe devant une succursale de Cocobun... Les pâtisseries nous attirent par leurs effluves (les brioches, autant sucrées que salées, sont délicieuses), mais le bubble tea a aussi tout pour plaire!. Cinq saveurs sont disponibles et les prix sont doux."

"If you’re looking to go all out and get wild with your ice cream, Oh 3 Singes is the place to do it. They serve cream based ice cream that you can have dipped in over 10 flavours to choose from, such as praline, caramel, lime, cheesecake, spicy cayenne Mexican dark chocolate, dark chocolate with orange, and Oreo. They also serve a key lime pie and a s’mores ice cream on Sunday!"

"Knox Taverne is one of our most beautiful bars in Montreal, a magnificent place located in Pointe-Saint-Charles and it is also a great place to eat a burger. The Knox Burger is the star item on the menu and if you choose the Knox Spiced N Coke Burger, expect a burger with an interesting blend of flavours, include a homemade mayo with cola (!) and a variety of condiments each one better than the other. This is quite the delicious burger!"

"Bowhead Pub is Montreal’s first completely plant-based pub, and it’s not exactly what you’d expect from a vegan restaurant. They aren’t trying to change the game or preach an ideology, but simply offer a space where people can be loud, watch the game, and enjoy a night out without consuming animal products. They’ve made plant-based versions of all your favourite pub classics, so if you’re looking toinitiate a hesitant carnivore into the world of vegan food, this is the perfect place to ease them in."

"As of May, 2019, the Bowhead Pub is the newest address to show up on Boulevard Saint-Laurent. They have brought a much needed sub-genre of vegan cuisine to this city – greasy pub food. Whether it’s on your way in from a night out at 2am or simply a spot to watch a sporting match, its hard to deny how delicious nachos and wings are."

"Le Bowhead may be Montreal’s first fully vegan pub, but the selection and bold flavours of the fare will satisfy even the most diehard meat eaters. Get the decadent pub grub (plant-based or otherwise) on UberEats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash — whatever your preference."