The 18 Absolute Best Restaurants in Montreal [Spring 2018]

Montreal is nothing if not a foodie city; in fact, rumour has it has the second highest rate of restaurants per capita after New York City. Call it gourmet, call it glutton, call it whatever you like, but the truth is that a trip to Montreal will require eating pants whether you like it or not.

In fact, I might never speak to you again if you make it all the way to my hometown and stick to hotel food.

In no particular order, here are my top 18 restaurants in Montreal. Some are recent favourites; others are classics I’ve been frequenting for over a decade with friends and family.

Majestique / 4105 St-Laurent Blvd

The jury’s still out on whether it’s a restaurant or a wine bar, but the photogenic locale with a U-shaped central bar and a thing for oysters sure aims to please.

http:www.restobarmajestique.com/

Cardinal Tea Room / 5326 St-Laurent Blvd