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 No compromise |
5263 St-Laurent Boulevard (At Maguire) Montreal, QC H2T 1S4 Canada +1 514 271 5263 |
This is one of Montreal's best known sushi emporiums, and features a sparse but warm décor appropriate to its hip Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. The full sushi menu includes several house specialties, and those in search of a full meal can take advantage of the very reasonable tables d'hôte: around CAD15 at lunch and CAD35 at dinner gets you soup, a choice of appetizers and a nice sampling of maki rolls and sashimi. Other specialties include satsuma-age (grated fish fried in oil) and zaru soba (Japanese noodles). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Haitian food |
5322 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Maguire) Montreal, QC H2T 1S1 Canada |
Conch and young goat are two of the Creole specialties offered at this Haitian restaurant in the city's former garment district. Both the food and prices are high-end, but the service is leisurely and charming, as is the discreet bistro-chic ambience. The wine list is not extensive at five whites and five reds, but is reasonably priced. An added attraction is the weekend nightclub that shares the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spacious and superlative |
50 Laurier Avenue West (Near Clark) Montreal, QC H2T 2N4 Canada +1 514 272 5339 http://www.chao-phraya.com/ |
There is no better place to experience the hip and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Laurier Avenue than at this appealingly stylish Thai restaurant. Surrounded by beautiful people, soft jazz and friendly, professional service, you can sample a selection of expertly prepared if rarely groundbreaking Thai standards: delicate Poe Pia (imperial rolls, Larb Ped (roasted duck salad), Kang Ped Ta-Lay (seafood in red curry) and Pad Woonsen (noodles with shrimp and crab are just a few. Numerous wines by the glass will cool the palate. 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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South of France cuisine |
156 Laurier Avenue West (At l'Esplanade) Montreal, QC H2T 2N7 Canada +1 514 272 9484 |
Located in the trendy Plateau area of the city, this restaurant specializes in cuisine from the south of France. It offers such delights as Duck Confit and the Tapenade, an olive-caper-anchovy paste. A favourite for both first-timers and connoisseurs, this is about as authentic as it gets without actually visiting Provence. The service is excellent, if somewhat haughty. The wine list is heavy with southwestern French wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good seafood value |
1231 Lajoie Avenue Montreal, QC H2V 1P2 Canada +1 514 277 5888 |
Located in a recently "discovered" area of Outremont, this fine fish restaurant has managed to keep its prices reasonable while at the same time offering excellent food value. The décor is simple and the service is cheerfully efficient. House specialties include grilled shellfish, a seafood trio of scallops, shrimp and octopus, and angel hair pasta with white clam sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Courtyard terrace |
107 Laurier Avenue West Montreal, QC H2T 2N6 Canada +1 514 272 3456 |
This Vietnamese restaurant in the Plateau area features a courtyard transformed into a tiny garden terrace; it is among the most genuine Vietnamese restaurants in the city. The décor is simple yet eye-pleasing, with friendly and appreciative service. Dishes include Imperial Rolls, Crispy Duck, mango, shrimp and calamari salad, and chicken with mushrooms in peanut sauce—all are served with steamed rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superior psarotaverna |
362 Fairmount Avenue West (Near du Parc) Montreal, QC H2V 2G4 Canada +1 514 270 8437 |
This certainly isn't the only place in Mile End to enjoy classic Greek cuisine like bite-sized appetizers and grilled seafood, but it is one of the best. The décor is vaguely nautical but not gimmicky; it is convincingly Mediterranean and relaxing at the same time. Soft shell crab is available in season and is something of a house specialty. It's not altogether cheap, but the extra expense goes towards freshness and an overall positive experience. 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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Mussels and Beer |
273 Bernard St West (At Parc) Montreal, QC H2V 1T5 Canada +1 514 276 0473 |
Located in the upper Plateau area across from Outremont, this Belgian diner-pub has been dishing out hearty food and good brew for more than 20 years. The clientele includes locals as well as those who scout out the place for special occasions. They do not make their own, but they do have one of the largest selections of local microbrewery beer in the city: from St Ambroise Pale Ale to Port Neuvois. The mussels are unbeatable; try the fries with a variety of sauces. 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 |
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Fresh to order |
21 St-Viateur Street West (Near Clark) Montreal, QC H2T 2K7 Canada +1 514 495 0565 |
"Fresh to order" is the motto for this unpretentious Guyanese/Caribbean/Indian restaurant in Mile-End. The décor is homey, with some 20 seats. However, more than half the business for this family-run establishment is take-out. Dishes include Roti (shrimp, mutton, boneless chicken, chickpea and potato); it is some of the best in Montreal, especially when you add the house sauce, which is homemade from scotch bonnets. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outremont's best sushi |
387 Bernard St West (Near Hutchison) Montreal, QC H2V 1T6 Canada +1 514 490 1225 |
A classy, popular sushi joint in the heart of Outremont, Maiko impresses with immaculate sushi creations and excellent interpretations of other Japanese standards — tempura, steak, and so on. The sparsely decorated but affecting décor features a sushi bar and crisp white tablecloths, and the service, while sometimes a tad slow, is always friendly and well-informed. On summer nights the terrace is a warm, friendly place to watch the world go by on Bernard Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Japanese |
368 Laurier Avenue West (Near du Parc) Montreal, QC H2V 2K7 Canada +1 514 279 4809 |
The elegant, modernist setting for this popular Japanese restaurant and sushi bar is perfectly in keeping with the excellent cuisine. Diners can choose from over 20 appetizers alone, ranging from dumplings to tempura to sushi and sashimi. Soups and salads precede a suitably giant selection of main courses. Steak, chicken, seafood and tempura platters are alternatives to the huge selection of sushi and sashimi. Second location at 1731 St-Denis Street, near Ontario (+1 514 844 5705). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hollywood bright lights |
5357 Parc Avenue (Near Fairmount) Montreal, QC H2V 4G9 Canada +1 514 272 3522 |
While this may be the "in" spot in Montreal for Hollywood luminaries passing through town, this Parc Avenue institution's real secret to success is the simply prepared fish and seafood, using only the best and freshest ingredients. The décor is traditional Greek and the ambience loud and boisterous. It doesn't take much to get the whole room up and dancing. The wine list is extensive, with prices in the mid-to-high range. 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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Celebrate in style |
5318 Parc Avenue (Near Fairmount) Montreal, QC H2V 4G7 Canada +1 514 270 0235 |
It's basically dinner and a show at this Parc Avenue Greek hot spot; a riotous bouzouki band holds court from Thursday to Sunday, encouraging diners to abandon their meals and take to the dance floor. It's a tough decision, though, specialties like fried bread with a pepper and feta cheese dip and mincemeat patties with mint combine with traditional lamb and seafood appetizers and main courses to form one of the city's finest Greek menus. In the summer, the patio is one of the finest in the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic mix |
365 Bernard Avenue West Montreal, QC H2V 1T6 Canada +1 514 279 0688 |
It's not much to look at, but this small Outremont-area Vietnamese packs a punch. What is lost in cramped dining space is compensated for by delightful fare. The cuisine is an eclectic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. Specialties include green papaya (the restaurant is named after it) in two types of salads: one with meat, the other with squid and chilies. They also make a tremendous seafood stew. Service is friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late night delight |
4806 Parc Avenue (Near Villeneuve) Montreal, QC H2V 4E6 Canada +1 514 271 9099 http://www.philinos.com/ |
Zero in on Philinos if you suddenly have a hankering for late night nibbles, lively music and intelligent conversation. The room is softly lit, with a long bar and green marble tabletops. Dishes include hot and cold appetizers such as tyganopsomo (fried bread with various spreads), kalamarakia tyganita (fried calamari), and the Cold House Pikila (cold appetizer combo for two). The mezedakia, a mixed grill of sausage, pork, lamb and chicken, is a house specialty. The service is both fast and friendly. The very affordable wine list includes a Greek Agioritikos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheerfully authentic |
5400 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near St-Viateur) Montreal, QC H2T 1S1 Canada |
This unassuming Mile End restaurant surprises with affordable, authentic Peruvian cooking. In keeping with the country's extended coastline, the menu emphasizes seafood with dishes such as shrimp bisque, smoked salmon and shark. Evening tables d'hôte include soup or salad, a selection of main courses and dessert. Occasional live music and an overall sense of good cheer make this one of the area's true hidden gems. Cash and debit cards only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Undiscovered delight |
272 Bernard Street West Montreal, QC H2V 1T4 Canada +1 514 272 5035 |
One of many undiscovered delights along the Mile-End neighbourhood portion of Bernard Street, this chameleon-like coffee shop can turn into a rollicking bar at the drop of a hat. While anglophone university students cram for tomorrow's exam over double espressos, some older locals might contest a game of pool or foosball over a local microbrew. The atmosphere is cozy and casual, reflecting Romolo's true neighbourhood appeal; it is to Mile-End what the far better known Else's is to the Plateau, and offers a similar menu of pizza and snacks. Only cash is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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