Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of Montreal’s food and drink scene

Your guide to the best food and drink in Montreal

Sneak peek: Inside Montreal secret bar with disco ball cups ranks number one

Prepare to be teleported to an intergalactic space jungle. Picture a hidden galaxy-inspired staircase leading up to a glamorous, jungle-themed oasis with a...

Montreal's 50 best restaurants

You'll find a full range of local legends, groundbreakers and under-the-radar ops with this essential list of the best restaurants in Montreal.

15 best new restaurants in Montreal

You'll find bold creativity, traditional fare, and everything in between at the hottest new tables in Montreal. These new players are dishing out...

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

The best buffets in Montreal

The best buffets in Montreal never go out of style. You’ll find a wide variety of all-you-can-options here, ranging from the best steakhouses and...

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What's iconic in Montreal

Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than greasy spoons and world's best bagels (sorry not sorry, New York—it's complicated). Don’t get...

Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

Eat it and weep.

Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than greasy spoons and world's best bagels (sorry not sorry, New York—it's complicated). Don’t get...

Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than greasy spoons and world's best bagels (sorry not sorry, New York—it's complicated). Don’t get...

Every restaurant making the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

Eat it and weep.

Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked

For a true taste of the city, look to the best bagels in Montreal.

15 restaurants and delis with the best Montreal smoked meat

This list is all you’ll need to find of best, from the famous to the fledgling and everything in between.

The best Montreal hot dogs

Served as toasties or steamies with mustard, relish, onions and cabbage.

The latest from Time Out Market Montréal

This downtown race weekend party has free next-level DJ’s and more

Got your list of things to do during Grand Prix weekend? Add this downtown party to the top of it. With epic DJ’s playing free sets (Truwayz, Cece the...

Top 3 reasons to book the best cooking class in Montreal

Have you ever heard the roar of raucous laughter as you walk past Time Out Market Montréal on the 2nd floor of the Montreal Eaton Centre? That’s...

15 dishes every Montrealer needs to eat this summer

As the temperature swings between cool sunny days and sweltering afternoons, Montrealers are craving fresh, lip-smacking dishes, comforting bowls for rainy...

12 new cocktails you need in your drinking repertoire this year

A mojito spiked with kaffir lime, litchi and aloe? A spicy sake sour with a cucumber twist? It’s a new year with a new cocktail menu. Time Out...

The best smash burgers in the city have arrived in downtown Montreal

It’s official: As of today, the mouthwatering aroma of seared beef, golden-kissed fries, gooey cheese, and the expertly crafted blend of homemade spices...

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Mornings in Montreal

The best crepes in Montreal to dig into right now

Quick to produce and seriously tasty, the crepes Montreal has to offer—from sweet crepes to savory galettes—continue to be a staple of this...

Where to find the best bagels in Montreal, ranked

When Nike designs a (bagel-themed) sneaker after you, you know you've made it. Ask anyone (including RHONY's Bethenny Frankel and pop superstar Dua...

Here's where to find the best coffee in Montreal right now

Enjoying the best coffee in Montreal is one of the simplest pleasures around.

Where you’ll find the best croissant in Montreal

There is no better way to start a day than breaking into the best, freshly baked croissants in Montreal.

The best donuts in Montreal to stuff your face with

Churros, bomboloni, paczkis, beignets and more.

Restaurants serving up the best breakfast in Montreal right now

It should come as no surprise that Montreal does breakfast well, thanks to its rich tradition of diners and French flair.

Romantic evenings in Montreal

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

The sexiest restaurants in Montreal

From romantic histories that take you and your date back to another place and time to those that offer modern menus to inspire romance.

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

The sexiest restaurants in Montreal

From romantic histories that take you and your date back to another place and time to those that offer modern menus to inspire romance.

The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal

Nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars.

Your guide to dating in Montreal in 2024

We've taken the stress out of dating for you. Finding date ideas that don't feel like a forced gesture out of Love, Actually can sometimes be an actual...

The best pubs in Montreal

Whether it’s for a cold pint at the height of summer or a cozy place to warm your bones with whiskey, the best pubs in Montreal are good for a few rounds...

Where are the hottest tables?

First look: I ate at Mile End’s hottest new restaurant, ranked one of the best global openings in 2024

Everybody and their uncle was at Oncle Lee’s opening night. The highly anticipated opening of...

Montreal’s most romantic restaurant revealed

A dazzling Victorian heritage building with gleaming wood panelling and marble-topped bar? Walls made entirely...

This Montreal hotel and restaurant was ranked the best in Canada

A restaurant helmed by Marcus Samelsson that overlooks the city skyline? A luxurious hidden...

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Comfort food and chowing down

27 of the best and juiciest burger joints in Montreal you need to try

We’re serious about our burgers in Montreal. (Just ask Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.) There's every variety available here too served by a range of...

Where to find the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

While the city loves to get up in arms over who's making the best bagels and the best smoked meat, the best poutine in Montreal is the most...

27 of the best and juiciest burger joints in Montreal you need to try

We’re serious about our burgers in Montreal. (Just ask Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.) There's every variety available here too served by a range of...

27 of the best and juiciest burger joints in Montreal you need to try

We’re serious about our burgers in Montreal. (Just ask Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.) There's every variety available here too served by a range of...

Where to find the best poutine in Montreal, ranked

While the city loves to get up in arms over who's making the best bagels and the best smoked meat, the best poutine in Montreal is the most...

The 49 best cheap eats in Montreal

Montrealers have an ongoing love affair with their city’s low cost of living alongside its high quality of life, and the best cheaps eats in...

The best pizza in Montreal right now

When it comes to seeking out comfort food, the best pizza in Montreal leaves everything else in the dust. With New York and Detroit-style pizzas continuing to...

37 best brunch spots in Montréal right now

From our famous bagels and poutine, to the best eggs benedict and sick stacks of pancakes, welcome to Montreal's must-eat guide to brunch. No matter...

Montreal restaurants by cuisine

The best buffets in Montreal

The best buffets in Montreal never go out of style. You’ll find a wide variety of all-you-can-options here, ranging from the best steakhouses and...

The best and freshest sushi in Montreal

Thanks to a steady line of imports straight from Japan as well as a rich province full of regional delicacies, the best sushi in Montreal never disappoints....

The best Italian restaurants in Montreal

From pasta masters to pizza slice slingers, these are the best Italian restaurants in Montreal you’ve got to try.

The best vegan restaurants in Montreal

Incredible, meatless food has cropped up on menus across the city and we are here for it. From some of the best burgers and milkshakes in town, to the...

The best new restaurants in Montreal

You'll find bold creativity, traditional fare, and everything in between at the hottest new tables in Montreal. These new players are dishing out...

The best dim sum in Montreal you need to feast on

When it comes to the best brunch in Montreal, dim sum is essential. If you're tired of eating salty bacon and hollandaise-soaked Eggs Benedict, why not look to...

Specialties in Montreal

The best Montreal hot dogs and steamies

The casse-croûte or "snack bar" is an indispensable part of what makes up Québécois culture, and they’re known for serving...

Where to find the most iconic Montreal food

Iconic Montreal food is so much more than old school diners and world's best bagels. Don’t get us wrong, it’d be a cardinal sin not to eat...

Sizzling hot Korean BBQ Montreal spots to grill and grab drinks

Just the thing when you're looking for marinated meats, fresh seafood, and veggies sizzling on your tabletop grill.

Dish by dish, these are the 25 very best desserts in Montreal

It’s clear: Montreal loves its sweets as much as it loves its poutine.

Good times and great drinks

The 66 best bars in Montreal right now

We did our homework (and have the hangovers to prove it), having explored the city’s bar scene to find the best drinking establishments in...

The best pubs in Montreal

Whether it’s for a cold pint at the height of summer or a cozy place to warm your bones with whiskey, the best pubs in Montreal are good for a few rounds...

The best speakeasies and secret bars hidden in Montreal

There’s nothing like the thrill of discovering hidden addresses of the city’s best speakeasy and secret bars. Knowing which unmarked door leads you...

Ultimate guide to the best nightlife in Montreal

It's official: Montreal is the party capital of Canada. The vibes are up wherever you go, and nights here are full of epic clubs, bars, live music venues, sexy...

The best strip clubs in Montreal

Known for the sexiest burlesque and erotic entertainment for decades, the best strip clubs in Montreal have ranged from the cabarets of the roaring 20s to the...

The best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Montreal

Montreal is one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ capitals and its queer bars and nightclubs are a pillar of local nightlife. The city is home to one of...

What to eat in every neighbourhood

The best restaurants in Montreal's Mile End you need to eat at

Montreal’s Mile End is a tiny nieghbourhood densely packed with a ton of culture. And when somewhere’s rich in culture, it’s usually also...

I ate at Mile End’s hottest new restaurant, ranked one of the best global openings in 2024

Everybody and their uncle was at Oncle Lee’s opening night. The highly anticipated opening of the new restaurant in Mile End's Laurier West,...

The best Downtown Montreal restaurants

We’ve combed the city core to bring you the best Downtown Montreal restaurants, from high-end spots to casual grab-n-gos.

First look at Hiatus, Downtown’s highest and sexiest new rooftop

The top floors of Place Ville Marie are getting a major makeover. Sprawled across the 45th and 46th floors of Place Ville Marie — one of the city’s...