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 Fado and port |
1325 Ontario Street East Montreal, QC H2L 1S2 Canada +1 514 527 7067 |
If port is your wine of choice and Portuguese delicacies make your tongue tingle, then this is the spot for you. The atmosphere is joyful and convivial, with classical music and a cordial environment, and it is all held together by the brother-and-sister owners. Dishes include a mixture of grilled sardines and squid, which goes very well with port, along with many other offerings from the grill. The wine list is long and varied enough to suit the most demanding connoisseur. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything under the sun |
102 Prince Arthur Street East (At Coloniale) Montreal, QC H2X 1B5 Canada +1 514 849 0122 |
One of seemingly dozens of Greek restaurants on Prince Arthur Street, it is easy to confuse this spacious, raucous spot with any number of others that look, feel and taste the same. That said, they all provide quick, hearty food from a menu with something to please everyone, and the Cabane is no exception. Two-for-one deals (CAD10-25), a bring-your-own-wine policy, a charming sidewalk patio in summer and the accompanying street scene are major attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Social and reasonably priced |
266 Rachel St East (Near Henri-Julien) Montreal, QC H2W 1E6 Canada +1 514 848 1063 |
One of the best Spanish bistros in Montreal, this cozy little restaurant has a traditional décor and menu. Settle into the tightly packed tables or take a seat at the bar to indulge in a huge selection of well prepared tapas: vegetarians can feast on mushrooms marinated in garlic, or stuffed eggplant, while seafood and meat options make use of shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken, rabbit and various sausages. Three fabulous paellas—vegetanaria, valenciana (chicken, chorizo sausage and mussels) and marisco (seafood)—are the house specialty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great for groups |
105 Prince Arthur Street East (At Coloniale) Montreal, QC H2X 1B6 Canada +1 514 844 5114 |
This Prince Arthur Street restaurant is popular among students and large groups who want an above-average dining experience with a lots-of-fun atmosphere and a manageable tab; though little on the menu immediately identifies this two-storey spot as Greek. Offering great two-for-one deals on steaks, seafood, and yes, even some Greek specialties, this is a good choice for a quick bite and good conversation. The bring-your-own wine policy makes this an even better bargain, and in summer an outdoor table is as essential as it is difficult to obtain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunny and warm |
1446 Peel Street (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3A 1S8 Canada +1 514 848 0988 |
This sunny, warm and whimsically decorated restaurant is geared towards one thing: the appreciation of classic Portuguese cooking. The décor combines modern comfort with old-world artifacts, and won a design award upon its opening in 1997. The food is even better. Offerings include fresh fish and seafood, grilled sardines and salt-cod specialties, topped off by homemade desserts. The wine list is extensive and includes a port that sells for CAD2,000! Service is friendly and dinner for two, excluding wine and tip, is in the CAD60-80 range. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant but reasonably-priced |
2075 University Street (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H3A 2L1 Canada +1 514 284 1115 http://www.focaccia.ca |
Designed by Montreal architect Joe Zorko, this elegant restaurant is a recent addition to the downtown dining scene and is a favourite for a leisurely business lunch or an after-work cocktail. Service is prompt and courteous, and the servings are generous. The goat cheese pizza with olives and sun-dried tomatoes is highly recommended. The subdued lighting, burnt orange paint, wood paneling and dark green floor tiles create a warm and intimate setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy, authentic Italian restaurant |
176 St-Viateur St West (Near Clark) Montreal, QC H2T 2L3 Canada +1 514 278 6066 |
This popular and brightly decorated Italian restaurant prides itself on recreating the traditional recipes and presentations of the owners' Italian childhoods. Located in the heart of the action on St Denis Street, the perpetually packed dining room attracts all kinds with its basic cuisine: homemade pastas and sauces, marinated peppers and eggplant, and distinctive veal dishes. It's a bargain and the wine list reflects the varying tastes and budgets of the loyal clientele. Second location is at 176 St-Viateur St W, +1 514 278 6066. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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Mediterranean delights |
479 St-Alexis Street (At de l'Hôpital) Montreal, QC H2Y 2N7 Canada +1 514 284 2195 |
This cozy Mediterranean restaurant, nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, specializes in Lebanese cuisine and a table d'hôte with a French accent. The menu consists of no fewer than 12 appetizers and three main courses of traditional dishes. The 60-person capacity restaurant is nestled in the basement of a typical old stone building bathed in Arabian Nights blue. Try the chickpea spread or dried beef served with a confit of pears and leeks. 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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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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Hip pizzeria |
4097 St-Denis St (Near Duluth) Montreal, QC H2W 2M7 Canada +1 514 847 0184 |
Part of a small and increasingly popular chain of upscale pizzerias, this Plateau hot spot serves up incredibly tasty thin-crust pizzas and other Italian specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere. The boisterous crowd is as young and upbeat as the attentive service. Appetizers include grilled camembert with eggplant, zucchini and roasted peppers. Make your own pizza from a huge list of ingredients, or try a series of Italian-style wraps. Pasta options include a rotolo alla siciliana appetizer(stuffed pasta with spinach and sausage). Review © 2007, Wcities |
