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 Classic bistro |
917 Rachel St East (Near St-André) Montreal, QC H2J 2J2 Canada +1 514 524 0094 |
This wonderful, cozy BYOB bistro attracts appreciative hordes for dependable, well-prepared French standards at bargain prices. The tasting menu offers five courses at very reasonable prices. When it is crowded, the harried but friendly staff can take a little longer than usual; however, the boisterous atmosphere and classic, slightly downscale Parisian décor more than compensate for the wait. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable French/Italian bistro |
4051 St-Denis Street (At Duluth) Montreal, QC H2W 2M7 Canada +1 514 849 2249 |
This shockingly affordable French/Italian bistro on the corner of Duluth and St-Denis owes far more to the stylish flair of the latter than to the touristy nonsense of the former. The décor is modern and clean and the service friendly, brisk and unflappable. The solid if not revolutionary menu of bistro fare includes wonderfully prepared mussels, light pasta dishes and outstanding homemade desserts. Most main courses can be had for under CAD12, and considering that you've brought your own wine, this is one of Montreal's true bargains. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Staying power |
1454 Peel Street (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3A 1S8 Canada +1 514 288 5105 |
Located in the heart of downtown, across from Les Cours Mont Royal shopping plaza, this lively bistro has been a local favourite since it opened during the 1976 Summer Olympics. Ideal both for lunch and dinner, the menu offers a tour of French bistro standards along with various other pan-European specialties. The ground level is fun for people watching, especially when the terrace is open during summer. Upstairs is appealing for more intimate gatherings, where the bar offers beers from around the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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California/Eurasia mix |
1310 de Maisonneuve Boulevard E (Near de la Visitation) Montreal, QC H2L 2A5 Canada +1 514 526 4940 |
Boasting California and Eurasian influences, this East End restaurant is an oasis of yellow and green whimsy in the midst of urban grayness. It offers everything from smoked salmon wrapped in tortillas to Thai shrimp in peanut sauce and blackened swordfish with pineapple salsa. Prices are moderate, with dinner for two, before drinks, running between CAD40 and CAD55. A solid wine list is offered. Cocktail lovers should sample the numerous, Jello-Bar-brand martinis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale and affordable dining |
4007 St-Denis Street (Near Duluth) Montreal, QC H2W 2M4 Canada +1 514 844 0555 |
This recently opened offshoot is a far different experience than its venerable downtown parent location. Instead, this St-Denis Street bistro features cream-colored walls, understated prints and a very upscale atmosphere. The menu, however, is one of the city's great bargains: table d'hôte offers soup or salad, one of a dozen main courses (a glorious flank steak in mustard sauce, for example), dessert and coffee. Splurging is only a few dollars more: the gourmet tables d'hôte might include the trademark confit de canard appetizer. 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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Oozes charm and warmth |
1362 Greene Avenue Montreal, QC H3Z 2B1 Canada +1 514 939 6451 http://www.bistroontheavenue.com/ |
A bustling fixture on Greene Avenue, this bistro aims for New York and comes up about half-way between the Big Apple and downtown Montreal. With polished brass décor and a long oak bar—a great place to eat alone—this is one of the west end's best known dining spots. The menu is vaguely French but could also be seen as upper class pub grub. Salads and other appetizers (roasted camembert) give way to pastas, meat and seafood dishes (Mussels Marinière). The wine list is similarly reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imported beer and Belgian fare |
4350 St-Denis Street (At Marie-Anne) Montreal, QC H2J 2L1 Canada +1 514 844 0394 |
This thoroughly civilized café and bar sits in a beautiful 1872 bank building on St Denis Street. With mirrors, candles, high ceilings, muted lighting and plush booths, this is a fine spot for a casual meal or to while away the night. Specializing in mussels, with 28 different styles, the kitchen also offers an ostrich burger and a caribou ravioli appetizer. The enormous selection of beers includes local microbrews and Belgian imports. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food, service and warmth |
3456 Parc Avenue (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2H5 Canada +1 514 849 2030 |
When you've been around as long as this restaurant, you know what it takes to keep your customers coming back: good food, good service and a warm, friendly atmosphere to warm the cockles of the heart on even the coldest Montreal day. The clientele includes regulars who come in for the incomparable sangria as well as out-of-towners looking for an authentic experience without having to fork over a week's wages. The menu includes typical Spanish dishes laden with fish, squid, mussels and other forms of seafood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Morning 'til night |
3635 St-Denis Street (At Cherrier) Montreal, QC H2X 3L6 Canada +1 514 843 4308 |
A European-style brasserie, this St-Denis Street café and pub offers everything from breakfast through lunch and dinner, not to mention late snacks for those still a little peckish. The relaxed setting offers a view of the street action. The menu is a mix of French and Californian. The bar provides a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. You can also simply sidle up to the bar and sip on a martini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Montreal's bistro |
360 St Antoine Street West (Near St Pierre) Montreal, QC H2Y 3X4 Canada +1 514 287 2810 http://www.montreal.interconti... |
Located within the spectacular Inter-Continental Hotel, just off the edge of Old Montreal, this Victorian-style bistro prides itself on a casual, informal and upbeat ambiance. The food is bistro-style, with plenty of sandwiches, salads, fried goodies and various munchies. Chez Plume is the kind of place where lovers rendezvous for a romantic dinner, businessmen meet for a working lunch, and friends and colleagues gather for happy hour. Seating 80, it is open to the public on weekdays and for private gatherings on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy hideaway |
3979 St-Denis Street (Near Duluth) Montreal, QC H2W 2M4 Canada +1 514 282 8037 |
You can almost see pedestrians' heads turn as they pass this strangely alluring St-Denis Street bistro. The predominantly yellow décor is certainly welcoming, but the real stars here are the beautiful front and rear terraces. Breakfast/brunch (weekends only) offers a two egg special and various creative omelettes, and enticing crepes. Lunch beckons with baguette sandwiches (hot chèvre and grilled vegetables) and huge salads from Caesar to confit de canard. Evening specialties include steak-frites. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Short and sweet |
2022 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3A 2W5 Canada +1 514 281 6492 |
This slick Parisian brasserie, which started out in Quebec City before opening up this Peel Street branch, boasts the shortest menu in the city. You will be dining on walnut salad and steak-frites, whether you like it or not. Your only option is to add the usually delicious soup de jour, which rotates, and dessert, which does not—the profiteroles are perhaps Montreal's finest. Other desserts are in fact available for the oddball customers who choose to order à la carte. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sizzling fried stuff |
5235A Parc Avenue (Near Fairmount) Montreal, QC H2V 4G9 Canada +1 514 948 2219 http://www.fritealors.com/ |
Voted the best fries in the city on numerous occasions, this Belgian snack bar and bistro offers top-notch fried goodies at exceptional prices. You can eat in or get take-out if you are in a hurry. From burgers and fries to deep-fried mussels washed down with a nice cold beer, it doesn't get much better than this. The bright and breezy features Tintin cartoons. This location also sports a terrace for that summer afternoon or evening snack. Cash only. Other locations include 345 Emery St, on the terrace at Le Saint-Sulpice, +1 514 842 5566. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keys on cuisine |
825 Laurier Avenue East Montreal, QC H2J 1G7 Canada +1 514 276 1580 http://www.total.net/~emve/ |
This neighbourhood restaurant, located between two trendy zones on Laurier Avenue, has decided to concentrate more on its cuisine than its décor, which consists of a tasteful space with good lighting and flower boxes in the windows. Main courses, which include a selection of imaginative starters (witness the Fried Empereur Cheese and crisp apple with nuts and maple syrup), include lamb sweetbreads with fresh tomato, gin and tarragon emulsion (CAD28) and the vegetarian dish called "Neither fish nor fowl" at just CAD19. Wash it down with a selection from the very reasonable wine list (J. Vidal-Fleury Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, CAD27). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bistro at its best |
1225 Phillips Square (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3B 3E9 Canada +1 514 393 3295 |
This astoundingly affordable downtown French bistro is especially popular at lunch, when businessmen cram every cramped corner. Rotating lunch specials with soup, include a Toulouse sausage in a spicy tomato sauce. Menu standards include a wonderful, delicate poached salmon in a cream sauce. The wine list is geared towards those on the go, but this hidden gem is far more laid back in the evening, when a romantic if downscale night out might easily be enjoyed. 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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Magical |
1444 Metcalfe Street (Near de Maisonneuve) Montreal, QC H3A 1P5 Canada +1 514 842 3636 |
Set in an anonymous landscape, the cold exterior of this deluxe French bistro belies a warmth that has attracted patrons ever since Guy and Dodo opened shop. Inside, the setting is magical, warm, graceful and elegant all at the same time. But the food is the real attraction, luring in both casual diners and the gourmets of this world. 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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Joyful and civilized |
250 des Pins Avenue (At Laval) Montreal, QC H2W 1P3 Canada +1 514 287 9127 |
Were it not for the constant traffic outside, the terrace at this charming Parisian-style bistro would be the finest in the city; however, it is still a wonderful place to enjoy a summer evening. The interior is classic: wood paneling, tile floors, polished brass and mirrors everywhere. The unflappable, tuxedoed waiters reflect a justifiable institutional confidence. The menu includes all the French bistro standards, with distinctive Canadian touches: wild game is a specialty. The wine list, one of the city's more impressive, is as reasonably priced as the menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hungry man's tavern |
2602 St. Patrick Street Montreal, QC H3K 1B8 Canada +1 514 935 9647 http://www.magnanresto.com/ |
This legendary tavern's original clientele was made up of Lachine dockworkers, and the kitchen still caters to carnivores with large appetites. The diverse clientele, seemingly endless tables, charming summer terrace and ruthlessly efficient service make this a consistent favourite. The justifiably renowned roast beef is prepared according to a secret family recipe and served in sizes ranging from 6 ounces to a ponderous 20 ounces. Other notables include an enormous platter of beef ribs reminiscent of the Flintstones. The grilled salmon is a rare lighter entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish neighbourhood restaurant |
5555 Monkland Avenue (At Old Orchard) Montreal, QC H4A 1E1 Canada +1 514 486 5768 |
This bright, friendly Italian/Californian bistro specializes in pasta: the butternut squash-stuffed ravioli is a typically imaginative, surprisingly decadent option. Appetizers include a delightful goat cheese salad and a delicious fried calamari, and those in search of a more substantial main course can choose from the steak-frites and other rotating meat and seafood dishes. Wines are predominantly Californian and include the Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc. The friendly, unflappable waiters deftly wade their way through the throngs at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively good time |
1249 Bernard Avenue West (At Champagneur) Montreal, QC H2V 1V7 Canada +1 514 273 8132 |
This bistro restaurant is located in an area where the sidewalk scene is all the entertainment you'll need: it's readily at hand on the charming and spacious terrace facing Bernard Avenue. The atmosphere is casual, lively and smacks of a good time, while the décor is sharp, with clean, modern lines in keeping with the area's revitalized youthful appearance. The seafood offerings include all manner of shellfish (mussels and fries, CAD14), as well as some vegetarian delights. Service is very efficient, and the wine is a surprising bargain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local hangout |
408 Gilford Street (Near St-Denis) Montreal, QC H2J 1N2 Canada +1 514 848 9696 |
The locals flock to this pleasant little bistro. The décor gives off its own warmth, helped along by a fireplace and earthy tones that quickly make you feel like one of the regulars. The menu is as simple and unpretentious as the décor; the emphasis is definitely on grilled meat and sausages, with the most expensive item being the Bavette de Bison. The wine list offers much in the low-to-mid range. 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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Venerable establishment |
1812 Ste-Catherine Street West (Near St-Marc) Montreal, QC H3H 1M1 Canada +1 514 937 4898 |
Some 45 years and counting: that is how long this venerable establishment has served as a culinary beacon for thousands of Montrealers looking for authentic French specialties in a homey, laid-back atmosphere. The décor is train-station efficient, knocking on kitsch's door: tile floors, sturdy chairs and tiny tables. The dishes are similarly sturdy and simple: Beef bourguignon, calves sweetbreads and their classic brandade de morue, which combines mashed potatoes with shreds of cod. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bistro standards |
1690 Ontario St East (At Papineau) Montreal, QC H1L 1S7 Canada +1 514 527 5552 http://www.aupetitextra.com/ |
One of Montreal's best known bistros, this bright and breezy restaurant packs in appreciative hordes for its blackboard menu of French classics. The crowd is boisterous, casual and convivial, the service is upbeat and professional. The reasonably priced and rotating menu includes wonderful appetizers like warm goat's cheese with salad, and main courses running a fairly narrow gamut from rabbit stuffed with wild mushrooms to smoked breast of duck with melon jelly, vegetarians might find themselves a little short on options. 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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Keeping it simple |
355 St-Paul Street West (Near St-Pierre) Montreal, QC H2Y 2A7 Canada |
Keeping it simple works for this Old Montreal bistro-style storefront restaurant, from the chalkboard menu to the reasonable prices. Décor includes an old stone wall and dividers of blue and yellow for the 20 or so tables. The menu is limited but well put together, changing little from day to day or from lunch to dinner. Mainstays include plenty of fish and seafoods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Westmount gem |
4894 Sherbrooke Street West (Near Prince Albert) Montreal, QC H3Z 1H1 Canada |
A tiny bistro with barely enough room to seat two dozen, this little Westmount gem has earned its wings by producing traditional Italian fare with mouth-watering flavour. The décor is minimalist, but the seating is comfortable. While the dishes are traditional, including items such as carpaccio, gnocchi and Gamperi (shrimp) fra Diavolo, the preparation and presentation are done with skill, zest and plenty of heart. Service is friendly and knowledgeable.Reservation is a must Review © 2007, Wcities |
