Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Quebec

"What is it: This youthful arrival to the pizza game from the folks behind Nora Gray—plus co-owner Marley Sniatowsky—recently stole the show in Montreal. With accolades from across the country for its wood-fired menu based on researching dishes in Italy, that means there’s excellent pizza to be had alongside a lot of superb sharing plates and charcuterie. All that praise is well-deserved when considering how the quality of the food stacks with classic cocktails, all served in a chic modernist Italian design."

"The chic sophisticated interior at Elena – a new Italian brasserie in the St Henri district – is designed by Kyle Adam Goforth of Montreal’s Sid Lee Architecture. Much thought has gone into the details, from the flooring laid in different directions to the petrol blue colour carried from the velvet dining chairs to the tops of the eclectic bar stools. The menu is simple but delicious, offering home-made pizzas and pasta."

"The atmosphere at restaurant Elena is welcoming, playful and fun, all while maintaining a distinctly elegant aura. Designed by the talented Kyle Goforth, designer of Boxermans and Bar Loïc, the space is reminiscent of the Italian retro aesthetic. Neutral coloured walls and flooring allow the colourful accents to pop even more."

"While this spot’s a bit of a trek for anyone with their sights set on Downtown Montreal and other immediately surrounding hoods, we can assure you that the trip here is worth it. The shiitake mushroom shawarmas alone, stuffed with toppings until brimming, make for a solid cheap eat that you’ll be hitting up time and again after that first taste. Just make sure to try more than just that, as the menu here is surprisingly full of other equally delicious choices."

"Run by a Jewish-Muslim team, Falafel St-Jacques is home to some of the city's best shawarma and falafel. Dabbling in fake meat, their faux-shish taouk converts meat-eaters and is well worth the detour to Lachine for a peek at the takeout counter. Otherwise, order on DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, or UberEats."

"At this much-loved Ville Saint-Pierre gem, $6.89 will get you one of the best falafel pitas in the city. Actually, all of their sandwiches (all excellent) ring in at under $10 — even carnivores are sold on the meat-free “chicken” shish taouk."

"Former sous-chef at world-renowned restaurant Toqué is back with this new co-venture. Moccione is, by comparison, a simpler place and focuses instead on creating a warm atmosphere that makes visitors feel right at home. They serve simple Italian dishes with authentic ingredients alongside a comprehensive wine list, each the product of many years of experience and expertise."

"Former Toqué chef Luca Cianciulli and partner Maxime Landry bestowed this cozy Italian resto upon Villeray in late 2018. Pasta is the focus — bolstered by the likes of arancini and polpette for appetizers — and, as with all great Italian food, simplicity is key, with sauces and other accoutrements that allow delicate bucatini or ricotta-asiago-stuffed cannelloni to shine."

"If fine dining is what you’re out for, then look no further than Moccione, a prime selection in the Velleray district. While Montreal is known for having long-established Italian restaurants, they’re also in the business of innovation. Moccione has quickly established itself among the city’s best with dishes such as the maccheroni Bolognese with Parmigiano."

"Village Grec has been, quite simply, Park Ex's — and Montreal's — gyro and souvlaki standby since 1977. A pillar in a neighbourhood rife with affordable, hearty Greek fare — see also Panama, Tripolis, and Marven's."

"This small restaurant on ave Bernard is absolutely delightful and offers the same charm on its equally delightful patio. They also prepare some of Montreal’s best pizzas. We really like the pizzas with the Saucisse italienne douce, and the Porcini with white truffle oil."

"Named after the Louisiana city from which its cuisine hails, Bistro Nolah is among the few places to get the comforting Southern staples of jambalaya, grits, and gumbo, not only in the West Island, but across the entire city. Desserts, such as Mississippi mud pie or bread pudding with bourbon sauce, round out its offering."

"Located in Brossard, a Greater Montreal area municipality south of the metropolis, Skyspa proposes a rooftop thermal experience with the help of Finnish saunas, steam baths, Californian baths, Nordic waterfalls, and rest areas. Massages and assorted beauty treatments are also available on-site. And keep an eye out for Skyspa's Aufguss sauna, which is a German-inspired sauna where water and essential oils are poured over the sauna stove."

"In some ways, SKYSPA is the perfect blend of urban and restorative experiences. Occupying the rooftop terrace in the Dix30 center on the outskirts of Montréal, SKYSPA – which is open through all four seasons – offers a vista of the city that can’t be beat. In addition to the steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools, SKYSPA offers a bistro with compelling fare (and a nicely curated wine list, to boot)."

"If your idea of optimal relaxation includes a beautiful view, head to Skyspa in the Dix30 center. This rooftop terrace, open in the summer and winter alike, is the perfect post-workday stop to enjoy a peaceful moment with a beautiful panoramic backdrop. Step into their Californian hot baths, eucalyptus steam baths, and Finnish saunas."

"First and foremost a gym and health centre in a refurbished church, this Plateau-based address also features a spa that makes for the ideal post-workout session. There’s a hot and cold spa that’s available year-round—who doesn’t want a hot tub in the winter?. —alongside massage services that range from Shiatsu to sport-centric methods that will either get back up on your feet or relaxed and down for the count."

"Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal has merged age-old thermal heritage with cutting-edge facilities, contemporary design, and natural synergies while keeping the product simple and true. Scandinave Spas are now located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Blue Mountain, Ontario, Whistler, British Columbia, and Old Montreal, Quebec. Scandinave Spas often place first in spa and design awards."

"While admiring Montreal’s Old Port charm, stop by Scandinave Spa for a relaxing afternoon. Scandinave Spa offers massages and water therapy. The spa is known for their Scandinavian baths."

"There’s a lot going on in the Mile End multipurpose space, but rather than being a hectic mess, the space is warm and impossibly soothing. Pastel Rita is comprised of three separate segments: a boutique, an art workshop, and the café itself, which serves coffees, natural wines, and a surprisingly ambitious menu. These segments are all coloured and subtly demarcated from each other with fields of green, pink, gold and white."

"Pastel Rita is a combination of a creative workspace and delectable coffee shop. The establishment remains in its original location in the heart of the Mile-End, and has colour palette reminiscent of Wes Anderson aesthetic, with lots of saturated and bold colours. Pastel Rita offers a steady menu of delicious dishes, but we also suggest you keep an eye out for their constantly changing wine list!"

"Pastel Rita will make you feel like you're hanging out in an easter egg. The all-pastel decor has made it a hot spot for local influencers."