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 Famous breakfasts and brunches |
93 Mont-Royal Avenue West (At St-Urbain) Montreal, QC H2T 2S5 Canada +1 514 849 8883 |
Consistently voted Montreal's best brunch spot, this legendary diner is a must-visit, provided that you can deal with enormous weekend queues. Beauty's is neither hip nor health-conscious, but for wonderfully prepared breakfast standards it has few equals. Piles of fresh fruit accompany every meal, though regulars have been known to leave it on the plate. On Sundays, aim to arrive before 10am or expect to wait upwards of an hour in line. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Nightlife hot spot |
René-Lévesque Boulevard, North to Sherbrooke Street Montreal, QC H3G 2E6 Canada |
One of the hot spots of Montreal's non-stop nightlife, this happening street runs right next to Crescent Street and has become known for its variety of bars and excellent restaurants. It is trendy and laid-back all at the same time, focusing on Irish and English-themed pubs and less on the dance clubs. Restaurants include Da Vinci and Mas des Oliviers (Le). For pubs and bars, you have your choice of O'Regan's Irish Pub, McKibbin's Irish Pub, and dozens more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Warm, friendly, unique |
4622 Hôtel-de-Ville Ave (Near Mont-Royal) Montreal, QC H2T 2B1 Canada +1 514 845 1369 |
This bring-your-own-wine gem, nestled in a cultural corner of the Plateau Mont-Royal, might be small but the food, service and charming Parisian bistro motif more than make up for the size. Bistro L'Entrepont serves some of the best and most reasonably priced French cuisine in the city. The clientele is a true slice of Montreal society, ranging from locals who enjoy good food to those who have travelled halfway across the city - or further. The waitstaff is chummy and efficient, the ambience warm and romantic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buona Notte |
3518 St Laurent Boulevard (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2V2 Canada +1 514 848 0644 http://www.buonanotte.com/ |
While the kitchen at this slick hot spot does churn out some reasonably impressive California/Italian hybrid cuisine (mostly pasta, grilled meat and seafood), this monument to the nouveau riche is not especially known for its food. Rather, it is the decor and attitude that attract throngs of beautiful people who crave chrome, shiny things, dancing and schmoozing. Celebrities frequent this spot as well, so it is a good bet for an intense dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French landmark |
1228 Sherbrooke St West (At Crescent) Montreal, QC H3G 1H6 Canada +1 514 842 4212 |
Nestled in the plush confines of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, this revered French restaurant pampers diners from morning until night. An air of affluent civility is complemented by flawless, unobtrusive service and an opulent décor. All this can add up to an astronomical bill. Breakfast features specialties from around the world, lunch offers French and international dishes, and dinner tempts diners with a variety of tables d'hôte. The lovely afternoon tea is perhaps most famous: relax in the garden with sandwiches and pastries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Anglo bar strip |
Sherbrooke St south to de la Gauchetière Montreal, QC H3G 2C1 Canada |
Traditionally the centre of Montreal's anglophone bar and restaurant scene, Crescent Street also attracts the majority of tourists looking for a night out. The best-known stretch begins at Sherbrooke Street, where you will find the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and runs south to the Bell Centre. Along this strip you will find everything from haute French cuisine at Les Halles to Russian fusion at Troika. Nightlife ranges from the quieter pints available at Hurley's and Brutopia to the city's most shameless pick-up scene at Winnie's. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal Canada |
This district was once the wealthiest neighbourhood in Canada. It is estimated that the few hundred families in the district held an astonishing 70 percent of the entire country's wealth! Massive homes such as Ravenscrag-a 60-room mansion on des Pins Avenue West-were typical. You can still catch glimpses of this grandeur, where upscale apartment buildings, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and museums have replaced many former residences, especially north of Sherbrooke. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lowly egg delight |
201 St. Jacques Street West Montreal, QC H2Y 1L6 Canada +1 514 282 0119 http://www.eggspectation.ca |
One of five outlets in Montreal, this restaurant takes the lowly egg and creates an entire menu around it. Set in a renovated office building, the décor features a two-storey space with wrought iron, huge windows and exposed brick. Dishes include two eggs any style with bacon, ham or sausage, toast, baked beans and grilled potatoes, and ham and potato gratin topper. Service is cheerful and helpful. Other locations include 1313 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, (+1 514 842 3447) and 198 Laurier Avenue, (+1 514 278 6411). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap Italian eats |
3619 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Prince Arthur) Montreal, QC H2X 2V5 Canada +1 514 843 7853 |
It's hard to go wrong at this downscale, trendy, cafeteria-style Italian eatery, which is well-populated morning, noon and late at night. Various pasta and sauce combinations include the tortellini with pesto, eggplant and cheese lasagnas, manicotti and so on. Also on offer are thin-crust pizza, calzones, sandwiches and antipasto, though there is a fair contingent of customers that comes just for coffee and biscotti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Montreal's best bagels... maybe |
74 Fairmount Avenue West (Near St-Urbain) Montreal, QC H2T 2M2 Canada +1 514 272 0667 |
Bagels, for the uninitiated, are round pieces of dough boiled and then fire-baked; the Montreal bagel differs from the New York variety in its smaller size. They are fantastic toasted, with cream cheese or spreads, and for sandwiches; most buy them by the dozen. Only years of practice will allow the connoisseur to distinguish between these bagels and those from St-Viateur, which lies one street to the north. Their various merits and flaws are the subject of endless local debate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic sandwiches |
3647 St. Laurent Boulevard Montreal, QC H2X 2V5 Canada +1 514 840 9000 |
If you enjoy creative sandwiches that are a little off the beaten path, you have come to the right place. An eclectic selection is offered amid an ambience that is both jazzy and bubbly. The décor is warm and inviting, with a view of the kitchen behind a glass wall. Sandwich ingredients include eggplant, Brie, sprouts, spinach, pancetta and various cheeses, as well as more traditional cold cuts and other meats. Included are soup, fries and salad, all for under CAD15. The legendary Belgian fries of Frite Alors! are now offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Noisy, but who cares |
3927 St. Denis Street Montreal, QC H2W 2M4 Canada +1 514 845 5333 |
Montreal's best-known French bistro enters the 21st century with its reputation firmly intact: flawless cuisine, imperturbable if somewhat Parisian service and a smoky, some would say loud, atmosphere. The menu rotates somewhat, and there are always daily specials, but l'Express is best known for the standards like pâté, foie gras and bouillabaisse appetizers Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Genuine Polish fare |
64 Prince Arthur Street East (Near Coloniale) Montreal, QC H2X 1B3 Canada +1 514 844 3539 |
Informal atmosphere and exceptionally friendly and efficient service make this large 180-seat, four-level restaurant cozy and more comfortable than you would imagine. In place now for almost half a century, the décor is folksy, with paintings from the old country adorning the walls. But it is the food everyone comes for: genuine Polish fare with an astonishingly filling that features perogies, meat or cheese blintzes, potato pancakes or Polish sausage, and that includes homemade soup! The wine is a bargain too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diverse community |
Parc Avenue Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1 Canada |
The traditional home to Montreal's middle-class Jewish community, Mile End is an unofficial designation that usually refers to the area around Parc Avenue in the 5000-address range. Ethnically, the area is now as diverse as the rest of the city, and architecturally it can be seen as a less gentrified extension of the Plateau Mont-Royal. Lingering testaments to the still considerable Jewish population include the Fairmount and St-Viateur bagel shops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tops for steak |
3961 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Napoléon) Montreal, QC H2W 1Y4 Canada +1 514 845 3509 http://www.moishessteakhouse.com |
Montreal's best-known steakhouse is also one of its great culinary institutions. Reviewers consistently rave about the melt-in-your-mouth steaks. The less-than-doting service and astounding prices are just par for the course. There are myriad steak cuts available, from the Junior Rib Steak to the renowned T-Bone (CAD20-CAD35). Other offerings from the grill include chops, fresh fish and chicken (CAD17-CAD25), all of which might be accompanied by the famous French-Fried Onions. The wine list is huge, and those in the market for a four-digit Château Latour or Margaux will not be disappointed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original Irish |
1219A University Street Montreal, QC H3B 3A7 Canada +1 514 861 4448 |
Also known as "Le Vieux Dublin," this cozy spot between St. Catherine Street and de Maisonneuve Boulevard was going strong while other Irish pubs were still a twinkle in their owners' eyes. The décor is practically non-existent, but the ambience is real, with none of the hype that sometimes makes you cringe at the mention of Irish pubs. It is here that the traditionalists gather on St Paddy's, packed in tighter than sardines, to listen to authentic music or to make as much noise as possible. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open kitchen gem |
330 Marie-Anne St E (At Drolet) Montreal, QC H2W 1B1 Canada +1 514 282 6342 |
The informal décor at this relatively undiscovered bring-your-own-wine bistro belies the wonderful creations exiting its open kitchen. As the name implies, the restaurant is tiny, booking is advisable if not essential. Main courses range a include soup or salad. The menu also includes a wide range of a la carte items and home made deserts. Call for reservations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate BYOW |
4650 de Mentana Street (Near St-Gregoire) Montreal, QC H2J 3B9 Canada +1 514 598 7963 |
Food is the focus at this Northern-Plateau neighborhood favorite. The traditional French bistro fare includes a wonderful steak-frites and other rotating specialties. The table d'hôte is always welcome and highly amirable. The décor is minimal but not cold, which is perfect for a restaurant where the clientele has come only for the meal. This is one of a handful of excellent French restaurants in Montreal where you can bring your own wine, a policy that results in both good value on the menu and outstanding value in your glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multi-ethnic mix |
Parc Ave east to Papineau Avenue (Sherbrooke north to Laurier) Montreal, QC H2T 1P9 Canada |
Though predominantly French-speaking, this district of 90,000 residents and 7.6 square kilometres of space also boasts a large multi-ethnic population. Once fairly run down, it is now one of the most desired addresses in Canada, thanks to a vibrant commerce, plenty of green spaces (including Parc Lafontaine and Mount Royal), bike paths, art galleries, restaurants galore and a community spirit that spills out naturally into the streets. Though its cheap-and-funky days are behind it, for many people this is still the quintessential Montreal neighborhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun tourist trap |
Plateau Street Montreal, QC H2X 1B5 Canada |
In summer, the portion of this southern-Plateau Street between St-Laurent and St-Louis Square is bustling with tourists. They come for the sidewalk cafés, street performers and all-around good cheer. Most restaurants on the street are bring-your-own-wine, relatively inexpensive, spacious enough to accommodate large groups and serve passable if not exceptional food. Culinary standouts include Mazurka, while the Cabane Grecque and Caverne Grecque, across the street from each other, serve mountains of Greek food every night. Barflies can check out Café Campus and Vol de Nuit, which rock late into the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formal affair |
1450 Crescent St (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3G 2B6 Canada +1 514 844 2328 |
Already world-famous and a beacon for high-end French cuisine, this classically formal restaurant continues to represent the best of Parisian atmosphere and gastronomy. Gentlemen are required to wear jackets. This is dining at its most exquisite. Among the sublime dishes is a "Surprise du Patron," which includes grilled quail breasts, fried shrimp and venison in wine-based sauce. All this class does not come cheaply, with wine prices rocketing into the stratosphere and dinner for two, not including wine and tip, sure to top the CAD100 mark. Reservations are a must. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Style and comfort |
1228 Sherbrooke St West (At Drummond) Montreal, QC H3G 1H6 Canada +1 514 8424210/ +1 800 241 3333 http://www.ritzmontreal.com |
This magnificent hotel, the oldest in the Ritz-Carlton chain, offers what are undoubtedly Montreal's most posh accommodations. Guests enter the opulent lobby, where men must wear jackets and ties, under a beautifully restored awning from Sherbrooke Street. Inside guests find flawless service, luxurious rooms of various sizes and no less than three Montreal institutions: the soothing bar, where many celebrities stop in for a drink; Les Jardins du Ritz, which is famous for its afternoon tea; and the Café de Paris, one of the city's best French restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Main place |
St-Lawrence River north to city limits Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada |
Affectionately known as "The Main," this ever-changing boulevard once represented the dividing line between Anglophone (west) and francophone (east) Montreal. Streets number east or west from St-Laurent, and it is at various points the main drag in Chinatown, the Plateau and Little Italy; all are worth exploring. The most famous strip is likely that between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue: moving south to north, culinary and post-culinary standouts include Buona Notte, Globe, the Bifteck, Tokyo, Schwartz's, Moishe's and the Belmont sur le Boulevard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great smoked meat |
3895 St Laurent Blvd Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada +1 514 842 4813 http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/ |
One of Montreal's great culinary institutions, this cramped, somewhat dingy deli makes the smoked meat (Montreal's version of pastrami) to which all others are compared. The queue can be horrendous on weekends, the service is impersonal at best, and you are likely to be shoehorned into a table with a gaggle of total strangers. That said, the classic meal of a smoked meat sandwich, fries, pickle and a Cott's Cerise Noire cola is a genuinely transcendent experience. If the line seems unreasonable, takeout is a perfect alternative. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish and elegant |
Sherbrooke Street Montreal, QC no zip Canada |
Running from the far east end of the city to the far west, this broad street is one of the most stylish and elegant in Montreal, with much of the architecture still preserved both in private homes and in the various businesses and institutions along the way. Olympic Park dominates the east end, and the street's downtown passage is defined by the McGill University campus and high rise towers. To the west lies what is called the "Golden Square Mile," home to elegant buildings and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping, dining and drinking |
St Denis Street Montreal, QC H2X 1Y9 Canada |
Starting around Ste-Catherine Street and moving northwards, the St-Denis Street pedestrian will pass through the perennially popular bars and restaurants of the Latin Quarter, and up a sizeable hill into the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal. Bars and restaurants abound here as well, and many feature outdoor areas for eating, drinking and wasting time. Generally speaking, nightlife get louder and larger as one moves north. All manner of shops and services are found between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue, mostly catering to a mid or upscale French clientele. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Disputed bagel champion |
263 St-Viateur Street West (Near du Parc) Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1 Canada +1 514 276 8044 http://www.stviateurbagel.com/ |
St-Viateur is in constant competition with Fairmount Bagel, located just one block north, and it is very hard to tell the two apart. Locals are fiercely loyal, however, and will have patronized one or the other for generations. The traditional sesame-seed variety is now supplemented by poppy seed, whole wheat and many other flavours. This 24-hour bakery is located in the interesting Mile-End district, once home to the majority of Montreal's Jewish community. Cash only. Other locations at 158 St-Viateur St W (+1 514 270 2972) and 1127 Mont-Royal Ave E (+1 514 528 6361). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imaginative touch |
900, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle Montreal, QC H2Z 2B2 Canada +1 514 499 2084 http://www.restaurant-toque.com/ |
Normand Laprise's nouveau-Quebec landmark attracts gourmets from across North America for its adventurous and artistic cuisine. Reservations should be made weeks in advance, and diners should be prepared for a truly astronomical bill—the five-course gourmet menu may be your best option. The Warm Foie Gras à la Toqué is the most famous appetizer, while the Slightly Sautéed Longue-Pointe de Minmgan Sea Scallops are a tempting main course. The superb wine list is actually quite reasonable in price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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