MY 50 ADDRESSES

You know my passion for food, so you probably won’t be surprised to learn that I’m an avid foodie! In fact, my friends usually turn to me for recommendations of restaurants in Montreal, for all kinds of events and contexts. Finally, I’m taking the time to create an exhaustive list of my favorite addresses!

I’ve come up with several suggestions, for different occasions: brunch, date night, girls night, low-budget, lunch, special occasion, café, bar… There really is something for everyone! The list is not in order of preference; that would have been far too difficult! Let me know which places you try!

1. Foxy : (date night) This is a resto I love!
The place stands out for its excellent charcoal cooking.
The food is allergy-friendly most of the time, but I recommend calling ahead to make sure!

2. Sumac : (low budget, girls night) : An explosion of flavors! This Middle Eastern restaurant offers generous portions. I love that their menu offers several vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free choices.

3. Falafel Yoni : (low budget): Probably the best falafels in town! I highly recommend the Falafel Salad, but beware: it’s spicy!

4. Régine Café :(brunch): A classic: you can’t go wrong when you go to Régine!
Warm, generous cuisine with a few dairy-free and vegan options.

5. Leméac : (special occasion, date night): An exceptional French brasserie where the quality is always there and the service is impeccable. I recommend the duck breast!

6. Satay Brothers : (low budget, girls night): A restaurant to enjoy dishes inspired by the rich cuisines of Southeast Asia. A favorite because of its festive atmosphere, friendly staff and large number of vegetarian and vegan options! They do not take reservations.

7. Gia Vin & Grill : (special occasion, date night): Very nice Italian restaurant located in Saint-Henri.
I love their selection of dishes to share!

8. Super Condiments : (coffee): This is both a delicatessen and a café. You can enjoy a good coffee, a fresh juice or one of their sandwiches adapted to seasonal produce. I’m really partial to their decor – it’s just too beautiful!

9. Damas : (special occasion): My all-time favorite upscale restaurant in Montreal! The flavors are festive and the quality of the service and dishes is unsurpassed. It’s the perfect place to discover the flavors of the Middle East, especially those of Syria!

10. Place Carmin : (date night, girls night): A charming French brasserie in Old Montreal with a pleasant atmosphere, top-notch service and quality products!

11. Larrys : (brunch) I think this is my favorite brunch spot in Montreal. Their bread is SO good! And they know how to accommodate allergies!

12. Café Saint-Henri : (café) The best coffee! I only drink decaf, and theirs is really excellent.

13. Anemone : (date night) A modern kitchen with an ever-changing menu. I’m always pleasantly surprised by their shareable dishes and great service! Several dairy-free options are available.

14. Café Falco : (coffee, lunch) A great Mile End café ideal for studying and grabbing a bite to eat!

15. Buvette Pompette : (girls night) A neighborhood buvette with a relaxed, festive atmosphere!
With a wine bar and small dishes to share, it’s the perfect place for a successful girls’ night out!
There aren’t many dairy-free options, but it’s well worth the detour.

16. Bánh mì Bánh Yiu : (low budget) A small Vietnamese-inspired shop located in the heart of Mile End, on rue Saint-Viateur. There are several vegan bánh mì options just as good as meat ones!

17. Café Dax : Super-fun little café on Van Horne. My favorite order is their famous chai latte.
I appreciate that they’re super careful about allergies!

18. Sushis Momo : (date night) One of my favorite restaurants in Montreal. They offer an extensive 100% vegan sushi menu, perfect for me! I order at least once a month! A great option for a date night at home, or at the restaurant if you want to eat in.

19. Monarque : (special occasion) I went to this French brasserie-style restaurant once and I’m already looking forward to going back-everything was too good!
They pay special attention to allergies.

20. Bloom Sushis : (date night) For delicious vegan sushi in beautiful settings. Two locations in Montreal and one in Quebec City!

21. SavSav : (café) I love going to work in this café.
The atmosphere is really pleasant, but be careful, the music can be a bit loud if you need to concentrate a lot!

22. Atwater Market :  I love to luncheon at the Atwater Market in summer. There are lots of little shops with picnic tables. I also love a trip to Douceurs du Marché, a delicatessen where you can find products that are less common in regular grocery stores, and very pretty pasta!

23. Alma : (special occasion) Located on rue Lajoie in Outremont, this intimate restaurant offers tasty Catalan cuisine. I love going there with my mother, and I think it’s her favorite restaurant! The staff are really friendly and attentive.

24. Épicerie Pumpui : (low-budget, lunch) Authentic Thai cuisine in a cool cafeteria-style space. Beware, some options are very spicy!

25. Pichai : (date night, girls night) Definitely in my top 10 Montreal restaurants. Extra tasty menu with many vegan and vegetarian options. The establishment is in the same family as Épicerie Pumpui, so if there’s any sign of spice on the menu, take it seriously!