Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
A bit of a tourist trap but a Montreal institutional steak house none the less. It’s in a 200 year old stable, so quite picturesque.
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Gibbys
298 Pl. d'YouvilleA bit of a tourist trap but a Montreal institutional steak house none the less. It’s in a 200 year old stable, so quite picturesque.
Chuck Hughes' institution to hip French cuisine. The food revolution started here more than 10 years ago but its still going strong. Reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
159 abantu bendawo batusa
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierChuck Hughes' institution to hip French cuisine. The food revolution started here more than 10 years ago but its still going strong. Reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
Consistently one of the best restaurants in Montreal, Meat and Seafood star on the menu set in a beautiful decorated dinning room.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-ClaudeConsistently one of the best restaurants in Montreal, Meat and Seafood star on the menu set in a beautiful decorated dinning room.
Holder
407 Rue McGillMore casual, varied menu
A little more expensive to be considered in medium budget, but excellent food and amazing wine list. Great venue and service
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Local
740 Rue WilliamA little more expensive to be considered in medium budget, but excellent food and amazing wine list. Great venue and service
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue BalmoralGreat brunch, get there early
Very authentic British fish and chips, lots of UK imported goods/snacks
121 abantu bendawo batusa
Brit & Chips
433 Rue McGillVery authentic British fish and chips, lots of UK imported goods/snacks
La Pizzaiolle (Vieux-Montréal)
600 Rue Marguerite-d'YouvilleHandmade, oven baked pizzas
Le Serpent
257 Rue PrinceThe best Italian food outside of little Italy. Historic restaurant set in a 200 year old prison. Roman cuisine by a roman, patroness frequently be celebrities. No modern interpretations or foam here, bring an appetite.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Da Emma
777 Rue de la Commune OThe best Italian food outside of little Italy. Historic restaurant set in a 200 year old prison. Roman cuisine by a roman, patroness frequently be celebrities. No modern interpretations or foam here, bring an appetite.
Drinks & Nightlife
On-site brewery, great pub/bistro food, chic-casual
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGillOn-site brewery, great pub/bistro food, chic-casual
Nhậu bar
600 Rue WilliamClandestino
436 R. Saint-François-XavierMezcal and Tequila bar
Shopping
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EWine/Liqour Store
Essentials
Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame ONot walking distance
Everything Else
Couche-Tard
2015 Rue Rachel EBasic supplies, snacks, corner store, beer available
Sightseeing
Centre d'Histoire de Montreal
335 Rue Saint-PierreMuseum
Beautifully restored heart of old Montreal w/ the Notre-Dame Basilica
56 abantu bendawo batusa
Place d'Armes
Place d'ArmesBeautifully restored heart of old Montreal w/ the Notre-Dame Basilica
Getting Around
Square Victoria-OACI station
Metro
Gare Centrale station
895 Rue De La Gauchetière OTrain Station