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 European-Asian fusion |
1 Place Ville-Marie Montreal, QC H3B 4R7 Canada +1 514 397 0737 http://www.altitude737.com/ |
Like most skyscraper restaurants, 737's kitchen has at times had difficulty living up to the view; but what a view! Perched atop Place Ville-Marie, chef François Da Ponte takes diners through a solid menu of world cuisine in lavish décor. Dishes include Eggplant Caviar with tomato and tarragon, Calamari Cake with warm goat cheese, and the 737 Steak Tartare. Desserts are presented with flair, and might include the Banana Flambée for Two. With a modest selection from the impressive cellar. 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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Buzzing all day |
5500 Monkland Avenue (Near Girouard) Montreal, QC H4A 1C7 Canada +1 514 481 6075 |
Known for its wide range of breakfast options and big lunch and dinner menus, this combination restaurant and bar in Montreal's West End is a favorite hangout for those wanting to be seen. Culinary influences are also wide-ranging: Cajun, Creole, Mexican and Thai among them. Given the culinary influences, you know that the menu will provide you with lots of choices, from breaded chicken to grilled shrimp. Service is leisurely. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese-French fusion |
3469 Parc Avenue (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H2X 2H6 Canada +1 514 845 8226 |
This Japanese-fusion restaurant offers prompt and friendly service combined with extremely reasonable prices. Owner Hige Minagawa fine-tuned his skills for 15 years at the upscale Katsura on de la Montagne Street. The décor is casual and unpretentious: dark linen on small bistro-style tables, woodcut prints on pink-coloured walls, and the menu listed on a green wallboard behind the central sushi bar. Dishes include barbecued eel in puff pastry and Japanese-style rack of lamb marinated in a soya-ginger-pepper sauce. It also offers most traditional sushi dishes, yellowtail, striped bass, and mackerel. 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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Popular and hip |
3581 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2T6 Canada +1 514 849 3855 |
The main attraction here is the breakfast, which apart from being an incredible value is served until 4p on weekends. For lunch and dinner expect solid, standard continental fare with vaguely Italian overtones, complemented by pleasantly eclectic décor and music. Main courses, including burgers, pasta and grilled dishes, top out at around CAD15. The crowd is basically the same all day (hip, but not unbearably so) but its attitude changes with the music, and things get much rowdier as the night wears on. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Huyen Nguyen |
 Photo: Huyen Nguyen |
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Mouth watering creations |
2072 Drummond Street (Near de Maisonneuve) Montreal, QC H3G 1W9 Canada +1 514 282 9790 http://www.lescaprices.com/ |
This upscale restaurant in the heart of downtown combines a luxurious environment with outstanding culinary creations. It boasts a waiter who made it to the Sopexa World Final for wine service, so you know you will be well cared for. The chef's creations have included sea bass with asparagus and wild mushrooms, and duck breast with yam and dates. It is all somewhat pricey at between, before adding wine or tip. Magnificent tables d'hôte include the Menu Caprice: cream of pumpkin soup, roasted quail, duck breast caramelized with cider jelly, dessert and coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown Italian |
2075 University Street (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H3A 2L1 Canada +1 514 284 1115 |
Offering traditional Italian specialties in an elegant, modern décor, this large, popular downtown restaurant is perfect for business lunches and other occasions. Appetizers include Insalata Caprese and other traditional specialties. Pastas and chicken or veal dishes offer a few surprises on the fairly conservative menu. Distinctive choices include spaghettini in roasted red pepper-tomato sauce with seared scallops and smoked salmon, and grilled peppered veal fillet stuffed with St André cheese in port-mushroom sauce. An extensive and well-researched wine list rounds out the meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy and delicious |
1639 St Hubert (Near de Maisonneuve) Montreal, QC H2L 3Z1 Canada +1 514 523 0053 |
Located within the turn-of-the-century complex in the Village (The) that also includes the Maison Chablis hotel, this restaurant combines classic French and Spanish cuisine as prepared by Elias Outomuro, an award-winning chef from the hotel-restaurant schools of Europe. The service is exceptional and so are the prices. Whether it's paellas or lamb chops, the dishes all exhibit a fine touch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative and inventive |
99 Laurier Avenue West (Near Casgrain) Montreal, QC H2T 2N6 Canada +1 514 271 3095 http://www.lachronique.qc.ca/ |
For lunch or dinner, this Plateau area restaurant is a classic example of innovative and inventive cooking; a pan-European base is garnished with touches of Asia and Latin America. The result is a post-modern fusion set amid youthful, lively décor. The a la carte menu features a duck foie gras appetizer, with lobster, peaches and vanilla and a mixed grill of blackened duck, grilled shrimp and caviar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Around the world cuisine |
360 St Antoine Street West (Near St Pierre) Montreal, QC H2Y 3X4 Canada +1 514 847 8729 http://montreal.interconti.com/ |
The Inter-Continental's renowned dining room offers an extensive menu of "local" and international cuisine brought off with distinguished flair. The décor is elegant but not overly formal, and the service more than meets the expectations of its demanding clientele. A recent table d'hôte began with a Three-Colour Gazpacho and offered a choice between a soufflé of fresh sea scallops and cactus pears or two other vegetarian dishes. Meat-and-potatoes types will have to make do with a grilled New York sirloin, Filet Mignon in Peppercorn Sauce and Rack of Lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hidden jewel |
212 Notre Dame Street West Montreal, QC H2Y 1T3 Canada +1 514 845 5436 |
This lively, upscale bar and bistro in Old Montreal hosts an older but still jovial after work and pre-theater crowd. Bustling atmosphere, well-worn but graceful decor and soft background music give this spot an unusually convivial elegance. The acclaimed menu is all over the map. Appetizers include a Brie and Hazelnut Turnover. Baguette sandwiches (pâté de campagne, are served with crisp Belgian fries, while pastas focus on a lighter touch at surprisingly reasonable prices. The bar is justifiably famous, too. 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 |
 Smart set eatery |
16 des Pins Avenue East (Near St-Laurent) Montreal, QC H2W 1N3 Canada +1 514 844 2121 |
This Chinese-sushi fusion restaurant draws a smart crowd. The service is appropriately haughty but not overbearing, and still on the right side of friendly. The usual array of pan-Chinese cuisine is offered, from imperial rolls and wontons to fried noodles with pork or chicken, as well as a selection of sushi. Prices are a little high, but no one seems too concerned. The space is small and intimate, with stark, postmodern décor and attitude in keeping with the sophisticated diners. The terrace offers further opportunities to be seen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular presentation |
3455 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H2X 2T6 Canada +1 514 284 3823 http://www.restaurantglobe.com/ |
Mixing American, Chinese, Szechuan and Thai cuisine to create remarkably interesting fusion, this restaurant on St-Laurent Boulevard prides itself on using seasonal ingredients native to Quebec. Appetizers range from Warm Hot Goat Cheese with Tomato Confit to a simple Endive salad with apple slices and walnuts. Entrees include Roast Red Deer and mustard braised rabbit. Food presentation is also spectacular: a riot of colour, textures and ingredients. 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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Tranquil landmark |
1228 Sherbrooke St W (At Crescent) Montreal, QC H3G 1H6 Canada +1 514 842 4212 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/ |
In purely relative terms, this incredibly beautiful outdoor terrace is the more casual dining option at the landmark Ritz Carlton. Chef Gérard Bahon is one of the city's most respected; he combines traditional French cuisine with daring touches and techniques. A formidable wine cellar, manicured garden, duck pond and attentive but discreet service make this one of Montreal's great dining experiences. It is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, and is especially popular for afternoon tea, when a harpist will soothe even the most jangled nerves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly with zing |
5850 Sherbrooke Street West (Near Draper) Montreal, QC H4A 1X5 Canada |
If the spirit of Cajun and Creole cuisine suits you, rather than a badge of authenticity, then this comfortable little space on busy Sherbrooke Street West is the spot for you. Décor is simple and tables are tight together, making for a warm, friendly place that buzzes right along. Main dishes include deliciously-textured crab cakes and grilled Shrimp Étouffe. The desserts, including an addictive bread pudding, are massive. Dinner for two, excluding wine and tip, comes to around CAD60. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New dining concept |
1 Place Ville Marie (At University and Cathcart) Montreal, QC H3B 4R7 Canada +1 514 861 8181 |
This restaurant and market covers 30,000 square feet on the lower level of Place Ville Marie. Food is prepared to order at various stations, and it is the perfect spot for children as the choice is all but unlimited. Though the concept is originally Swiss, the foods of the world are literally at your feet: seafood, grilled meats, pasta, pizza, Indonesian and Chinese specialties and sushi, to name but a few. The Caveau offers an extensive selection of wines from around the world by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy and good |
3500 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H2X 2V1 Canada +1 514 844 0027 http://www.medgrill.com/ |
It may be loud, crowded and trendy, but this restaurant on The Main has some of the best contemporary cuisine in the city. The décor is suitably modern and the setting sophisticated, with mood lighting to help set the stage. Dishes include appetizers such as grilled octopus marinated with lemon, rosemary and paprika, with main courses like grilled tuna and magret de canard main courses. The mammoth wine list is heavily Californian and pricey, but the service is outstanding. 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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Fusion cuisine |
1050 Sherbrooke Street West (At Peel) Montreal, QC H3A 2R6 Canada +1 514 985 6252 |
Located in the heart of the downtown hotel district in the Hotel Omni, this restaurant offers a fusion of Mediterranean-style cuisine with a definite accent on the tasty yet healthy. The décor is nouveau-art-deco; it is very comfortable, with lots of neutral colours. The light (some would say diminutive), tasteful dishes, such as Grilled Veal Chops with olives, and Vegetables in Pastry and Pistachios, are complemented with a gorgeous visual presentation and attentive service. Dinner for two, with taxes but before wine and tip, is a heady CAD90. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Making a scene |
3554 St Laurent Boulevard (Near Prince-Arthur) Montreal, QC H2X 2V1 Canada +1 514 284 9233 |
This bar/restaurant/café on the trendiest part of St-Laurent attracts everyone from the afternoon juice bar crowd to the after-work happy hour devotees. The menu is eclectic bistro fare, and includes chicken wings, fajitas, seafood, hamburgers, pasta and steak; the wine selection is both modest and modestly priced. The people-watching ambiance is fuelled nicely by laid-back, unobtrusive décor and the acid jazz sizzling in the background. There is even a terrace for those steamy summer evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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