Guidebook for Montréal
Everything Else
Patisserie Forcier
427 Rue Jarry EBest Italian Pastry and cake shop in Montreal. Everything in here is delicious.
Food Scene
Fresh traditional Italian menu that changes daily. My personal favorite.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Lucca
12 Rue DanteFresh traditional Italian menu that changes daily. My personal favorite.
Local farmer's market with artisan products from Quebec.
1744 abantu bendawo batusa
Isakhiwo se-Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienLocal farmer's market with artisan products from Quebec.
Vegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
You need to try it, to believe how good it tastes.
62 abantu bendawo batusa
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisVegetarian & vegan-friendly place specializing in Thai dishes made with mock meats & seafood.
You need to try it, to believe how good it tastes.
Wonderful Neapolitan style pizza (certified). My favorite pizza in MTL. Neapolitan pizza has a soft chewy delicious dough. If you like your crust crispy, i.e. Roman style, this is not the place for you. Reservations are a must any day of the week.
111 abantu bendawo batusa
Bottega
65 Rue Saint-Zotique EWonderful Neapolitan style pizza (certified). My favorite pizza in MTL. Neapolitan pizza has a soft chewy delicious dough. If you like your crust crispy, i.e. Roman style, this is not the place for you. Reservations are a must any day of the week.
Excellent traditional Thai on Laurier street. The neighborhood is worth exploring afterwards.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Chao Phraya Restaurant
50 Av. Laurier OExcellent traditional Thai on Laurier street. The neighborhood is worth exploring afterwards.
Seasonal, mostly vegetarian European menu & clever cocktails, in a nook featuring religious icons.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Santa Barbara
6696 Rue de Saint-VallierSeasonal, mostly vegetarian European menu & clever cocktails, in a nook featuring religious icons.
Régine Café
1840 Rue Beaubien EThe best brunch seven days a week! Not your usual fare.
Stylish space for refined Spanish small plates & fine wines, with bar seating & a chef’s table.
Reservations are a must any day of the week.
160 abantu bendawo batusa
Tapeo
511 Rue VillerayStylish space for refined Spanish small plates & fine wines, with bar seating & a chef’s table.
Reservations are a must any day of the week.
You choose the type of potatoes, cheese, sauce and toppings, makes it unique poutine goodness. Their burgers, etc. are also very good. Very casual ambiance.
370 abantu bendawo batusa
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EYou choose the type of potatoes, cheese, sauce and toppings, makes it unique poutine goodness. Their burgers, etc. are also very good. Very casual ambiance.
San Pietro
1950 Rue Jean-Talon EGood Italian bakery pizza with tomatoes, eggplant, etc.
Restaurant D'Alma
2128 Rue Jean-Talon EDelivered to your door. Typical Montreal greasy spoon pizza, subs, etc.
Sleek restaurant featuring Southern Italian dishes & wines, with a buzzy bar & inspired cocktails.. Worth the trip.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Nora Gray
1391 Rue Saint-JacquesSleek restaurant featuring Southern Italian dishes & wines, with a buzzy bar & inspired cocktails.. Worth the trip.
Cozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare. Worth the trip.
125 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OCozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare. Worth the trip.
Authentic Italian ice cream shop. The restaurant upstairs from the ice cream parlour serves traditional Italian food.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Da Roberto
2221 Rue BélangerAuthentic Italian ice cream shop. The restaurant upstairs from the ice cream parlour serves traditional Italian food.
Polished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
For vegetarians, you can ask for the chef’s special, where they make you whatever rolls they like and is always a delicious surprise.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Shô-Dan
2020 Rue MetcalfePolished dining room with a chef known for his clever signature rolls & creative presentations.
For vegetarians, you can ask for the chef’s special, where they make you whatever rolls they like and is always a delicious surprise.
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OTraditional Montreal bagels
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OTraditional Montreal bagels
Creative Neapolitan pizzas & high-concept mozzarella pairings are highlights at this trendy space.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Mangiafoco
105 Rue Saint-Paul OCreative Neapolitan pizzas & high-concept mozzarella pairings are highlights at this trendy space.
L'Orchidée de Chine
2017 Rue PeelServing refined Sichuan cuisine.
Fiorellino
470 Rue De La Gauchetière OVery good Italian pizza and pasta in a modern setting.
Contemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
KINKA IZAKAYA MONTREAL
1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine OContemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard ODelicious Kosher baked goods.
Soucoupe Café
6910 Rue FabreVery good coffee near the apartment.
Essentials
Metro Marcanio
1550 Rue BélangerLarge grocery store conveniently located down the street.
Best fresh pasta shop in Montreal (uncooked). Bring home some wild mushroom raviolis and add some butter and sage for a great meal. Located in Jean-Talon Market.
Pastificio Sacchetto Inc
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBest fresh pasta shop in Montreal (uncooked). Bring home some wild mushroom raviolis and add some butter and sage for a great meal. Located in Jean-Talon Market.
Italian grocery store with vast array of cold cuts and cheese. They also sell prepared ready to heat meals.
188 abantu bendawo batusa
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentItalian grocery store with vast array of cold cuts and cheese. They also sell prepared ready to heat meals.
The SAQ (locations all around the city) is where you want to buy your wine and spirits. The convenience stores only sell wine that is bottled in Quebec. For the same prices, it's worth going to the SAQ for the selection of fine wines from around the world.
300 abantu bendawo batusa
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterThe SAQ (locations all around the city) is where you want to buy your wine and spirits. The convenience stores only sell wine that is bottled in Quebec. For the same prices, it's worth going to the SAQ for the selection of fine wines from around the world.
Shopping
PJC Jean Coutu
6500 Rue St-HubertDrug store pharmacy is a 30 second walk from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewpub offering many craft beer options & gourmet comfort eats in a contemporary space.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OBrewpub offering many craft beer options & gourmet comfort eats in a contemporary space.
Bustling tavern with farmer’s market-influenced pub grub, local beer & a patio, plus weekend brunch.
111 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Pourvoyeur
184 Rue Jean-Talon EBustling tavern with farmer’s market-influenced pub grub, local beer & a patio, plus weekend brunch.
Yïsst
901 Rue Saint-Zotique EMany choices of beer from around the world in a contemporary setting
Parks & Nature
Montreal was named for this hilly highland, where the tallest spot in the city overlooks its most extensive parkland. The greenspace of Parc du Mont-Royal is an outdoorsman's dream, with hiking trails and nature walks that cater to every season and level of athlete. In the winter, cross-country skiers, tobogganers, and ice skaters don their equipment by Beaver Lake and its pavilion, while the warmer months bring families and competitors to the pitches of Jeanne-Mance Park for tennis, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, or a dip in the community pool. A perfect spot for a stroll or a picnic, the forest foliage is dotted with sculpture art and offers views of Montreal.
995 abantu bendawo batusa
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceMontreal was named for this hilly highland, where the tallest spot in the city overlooks its most extensive parkland. The greenspace of Parc du Mont-Royal is an outdoorsman's dream, with hiking trails and nature walks that cater to every season and level of athlete. In the winter, cross-country skiers, tobogganers, and ice skaters don their equipment by Beaver Lake and its pavilion, while the warmer months bring families and competitors to the pitches of Jeanne-Mance Park for tennis, soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, or a dip in the community pool. A perfect spot for a stroll or a picnic, the forest foliage is dotted with sculpture art and offers views of Montreal.
185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
970 abantu bendawo batusa
Ulwazi lwaseMontreal Botanical
4101 Rue Sherbrooke E185 acres of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
Set within the Laurentian Mountains, northwest of Montréal. The year-round Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, on the shores of Lake Tremblant, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village. North of town, expansive Mont-Tremblant National Park offers forested hiking trails and lakes for canoeing, along with winter activities.
One of my favorite things is to rent a canoe from the activity center. They take you to a small lake that leads to the Riviere du Diable. Spend a beautiful day canoeing down the river and at the end, you'll get picked up by bus and brought back to your parking spot where you rented the canoe.
330 abantu bendawo batusa
Mont-Tremblant
Set within the Laurentian Mountains, northwest of Montréal. The year-round Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, on the shores of Lake Tremblant, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village. North of town, expansive Mont-Tremblant National Park offers forested hiking trails and lakes for canoeing, along with winter activities.
One of my favorite things is to rent a canoe from the activity center. They take you to a small lake that leads to the Riviere du Diable. Spend a beautiful day canoeing down the river and at the end, you'll get picked up by bus and brought back to your parking spot where you rented the canoe.
Arts & Culture
IMontreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OCanadian and global exhibits
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
651 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieGalleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.