Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
It's THE famous place in Old-Montreal and worth it! You will love the food, the viennoiseries and the ambiance! Be there before noon or just before it closes at 5, if you don't like waiting :)
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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OIt's THE famous place in Old-Montreal and worth it! You will love the food, the viennoiseries and the ambiance! Be there before noon or just before it closes at 5, if you don't like waiting :)
It's our morning spot, every day! Their coffee is just perfect! Try their mocha and you'll thank us :) They also do brunches on the WE (but be there before 1h30)
Thé Mon Café
376 Rue Notre Dame OIt's our morning spot, every day! Their coffee is just perfect! Try their mocha and you'll thank us :) They also do brunches on the WE (but be there before 1h30)
Unlike the boat, you will LOVE going there. It's only open for lunch during the week (we have to miss work to go and eat there ! ;p). You will like their sandwiches!
(1 min from home by walk)
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Café Titanic
445 Rue Saint-PierreUnlike the boat, you will LOVE going there. It's only open for lunch during the week (we have to miss work to go and eat there ! ;p). You will like their sandwiches!
(1 min from home by walk)
An elegant Portugese restaurant, perfect for a nice romantic night! The chef, Helena is very respected in Montreal. You will like her food.
(3 min from home by walk)
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Helena
438 Rue McGillAn elegant Portugese restaurant, perfect for a nice romantic night! The chef, Helena is very respected in Montreal. You will like her food.
(3 min from home by walk)
A very nice French brasserie, quite animated. They serve also tasty brunches on the WE.
(2 min from home by walk)
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Holder
407 Rue McGillA very nice French brasserie, quite animated. They serve also tasty brunches on the WE.
(2 min from home by walk)
Located in the St Paul Hotel, this is a nice restaurant specialized in charcuterie. They offer classy brunches (more like lunches! ;p)
(2 min from home by walk)
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Hambar
355 Rue McGillLocated in the St Paul Hotel, this is a nice restaurant specialized in charcuterie. They offer classy brunches (more like lunches! ;p)
(2 min from home by walk)
A charming resto-boutique, very known for its brunch! If Olive and Gourmando is full, this a perfect alternative :)
(4 min from home by walk)
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Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue BalmoralA charming resto-boutique, very known for its brunch! If Olive and Gourmando is full, this a perfect alternative :)
(4 min from home by walk)
What would be the Old-Montreal without Five Guys? No need to say more :)
(4 min from home by walk)
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Five Guys
468 Rue McGillWhat would be the Old-Montreal without Five Guys? No need to say more :)
(4 min from home by walk)
This a beautiful French restaurant. It's even better during summer, with its lovely outdoor terrasse.
(4 min from home by walk)
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Boris Bistro
465 Rue McGillThis a beautiful French restaurant. It's even better during summer, with its lovely outdoor terrasse.
(4 min from home by walk)
Our local microbrewery, inside a historic convent! Very modern and perfect to watch a Hockey game.
(5 min by walk from home)
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Bistro-Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises
32 Rue McGillOur local microbrewery, inside a historic convent! Very modern and perfect to watch a Hockey game.
(5 min by walk from home)
If you like meat, this is THE place to be. It might seem expensive, but trust us it's worth every penny! Very cosy and warm atmosphere :)
(2 min by walk from home)
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Gibbys
298 Pl. d'YouvilleIf you like meat, this is THE place to be. It might seem expensive, but trust us it's worth every penny! Very cosy and warm atmosphere :)
(2 min by walk from home)
Sleek restaurant with modern dishes from Argentina! They also offer brunches on the WE.
(1 min from home by walk)
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L'Atelier d'Argentine Vieux-Port
355 Rue Marguerite-d'YouvilleSleek restaurant with modern dishes from Argentina! They also offer brunches on the WE.
(1 min from home by walk)
Perfect for fresh-fried fish and yummy fries! :) Not expensive
(2 min by walk from home)
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Brit & Chips
433 Rue McGillPerfect for fresh-fried fish and yummy fries! :) Not expensive
(2 min by walk from home)
If you like sharing and discovering many dishes, try Tapas 24. It's a bit expensive but it's a nice experience. They also have their Cantine next door (13$ for a lunch).
(4 min from home by walk)
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Fish Bone
420 Rue Notre Dame OIf you like sharing and discovering many dishes, try Tapas 24. It's a bit expensive but it's a nice experience. They also have their Cantine next door (13$ for a lunch).
(4 min from home by walk)
This a new coffee shop in Old-Montreal. It's very beautifully decorated. You feel good there (so good that many students study there)
(5 min from home by walk)
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Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St WThis a new coffee shop in Old-Montreal. It's very beautifully decorated. You feel good there (so good that many students study there)
(5 min from home by walk)
An excellent Indian restaurant! It's addictive. Everything is good there and you can also order to go and eat it home :)
(1 min from home by walk)
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Restaurant Mélisse
719 Rue WilliamAn excellent Indian restaurant! It's addictive. Everything is good there and you can also order to go and eat it home :)
(1 min from home by walk)
This is the Portugese Cantine that Helena owns too. Very good food to eat there or to go! :)
(1 min from home by walk)
Cantinho de Lisboa
356 Rue Saint-Paul OThis is the Portugese Cantine that Helena owns too. Very good food to eat there or to go! :)
(1 min from home by walk)
This a family owned restaurant. Italian food like home! Very good food and not expensive. It's closed on Sundays.
(1 min from home by walk)
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Bello Deli
363 Pl. d'YouvilleThis a family owned restaurant. Italian food like home! Very good food and not expensive. It's closed on Sundays.
(1 min from home by walk)
Enjoy Italian food in a cosy and nautical decor. We went there couple of times and it was always good.
(5 min from home, by walk)
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Dolcetto & Co
151 Rue Saint-Paul OEnjoy Italian food in a cosy and nautical decor. We went there couple of times and it was always good.
(5 min from home, by walk)
A very French patisserie! Everything is good and well done. So pretty to look at!
(5 min from home, by walk)
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MAISON CHRISTIAN FAURE
355 Pl. RoyaleA very French patisserie! Everything is good and well done. So pretty to look at!
(5 min from home, by walk)
This a restaurant/bar where they serve delicious pizzas and out of this world mozzarella! It's worth the try.
(5 min from home, by walk)
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Mangiafoco
105 Rue Saint-Paul OThis a restaurant/bar where they serve delicious pizzas and out of this world mozzarella! It's worth the try.
(5 min from home, by walk)
Make an early reservation if you want to have a dinner there! It's very fine Quebecois cuisine, from world renowned chef, Normand Laprise. It's expensive but worth the experience! (5 min from home)
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Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleMake an early reservation if you want to have a dinner there! It's very fine Quebecois cuisine, from world renowned chef, Normand Laprise. It's expensive but worth the experience! (5 min from home)
An industrial-chic restaurant, where you can enjoy fine Italian dishes.
(7 min from home, by walk)
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Le Serpent
257 Rue PrinceAn industrial-chic restaurant, where you can enjoy fine Italian dishes.
(7 min from home, by walk)
An industrial-chic restaurant/bar. The atmosphere is vibrand and fancy. The food is eclectic (French, Quebecois, Italian).
(7 min from home, by walk)
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Le Local
740 Rue WilliamAn industrial-chic restaurant/bar. The atmosphere is vibrand and fancy. The food is eclectic (French, Quebecois, Italian).
(7 min from home, by walk)
Excellent Vietnamese restaurant. Not expensive at all, not fancy at all, but oh so good!! :) We love going there! It's a perfect opportunity to discover our Chinatown :)
(13 min from home, by walk)
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Pho Bang New York
1001 Boul. Saint-LaurentExcellent Vietnamese restaurant. Not expensive at all, not fancy at all, but oh so good!! :) We love going there! It's a perfect opportunity to discover our Chinatown :)
(13 min from home, by walk)
A refined restaurant, specialised in Quebecois dishes. The deserts are excellent. It's a bit expensive but worth it.
(13 min from home by walk)
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Restaurant Les 400 Coups
400 Rue Notre-Dame EstA refined restaurant, specialised in Quebecois dishes. The deserts are excellent. It's a bit expensive but worth it.
(13 min from home by walk)
There's only 1 menu since 20 years: the entrecote, served with a soup, a salad and profiteroles. The best in town! :)
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L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean
2022 Rue PeelThere's only 1 menu since 20 years: the entrecote, served with a soup, a salad and profiteroles. The best in town! :)
Our favorite oriental restaurant, mixing persian, marocan and middle-eastern dishes. You will enjoy it for sure! :)
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Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue HutchisonOur favorite oriental restaurant, mixing persian, marocan and middle-eastern dishes. You will enjoy it for sure! :)
Next to the St-Viateur Bagel, here's the best coffee shop in the area. Choose any type of coffee there, and it will be done with perfection :)
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Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur ONext to the St-Viateur Bagel, here's the best coffee shop in the area. Choose any type of coffee there, and it will be done with perfection :)
A simple but delicious Lebanese restaurant/coffee shop/fine grocery store. It's located in the Plateau Mont Royal area, that is a must see in Montreal. Enjoy!
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Trip de bouffe
277 Avenue du Mont-Royal EA simple but delicious Lebanese restaurant/coffee shop/fine grocery store. It's located in the Plateau Mont Royal area, that is a must see in Montreal. Enjoy!
World famous original smoked meat, that exists in Montreal for over 80 years = the best in the city! Discover and wonder in the area that is really nice.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentWorld famous original smoked meat, that exists in Montreal for over 80 years = the best in the city! Discover and wonder in the area that is really nice.
A festive atmosphere, French food and good charcuterie. Some will find it a bit cliché but some will find it exotic ;) (1 min from home by walk)
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Marché de la Villette
324 Rue Saint-Paul OA festive atmosphere, French food and good charcuterie. Some will find it a bit cliché but some will find it exotic ;) (1 min from home by walk)
Arts & Culture
Another nice art galery. We often go there to discover new local talents. Corinne the owner is a sweetheart!
Galerie 203 inc
227 Rue Notre Dame OAnother nice art galery. We often go there to discover new local talents. Corinne the owner is a sweetheart!
A very beautiful art galery. It's quite expensive (a lot!) but it's worth going there and discovering some local talent.
Galerie MX
333 Av. Viger OA very beautiful art galery. It's quite expensive (a lot!) but it's worth going there and discovering some local talent.
One of the rare english theatres in Montreal and it's one of the best! If you love theatre and that your stay allows it, try and watch a play there :)
(4 min from homw by walk)
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Centaur Theatre
453 R. Saint-François-XavierOne of the rare english theatres in Montreal and it's one of the best! If you love theatre and that your stay allows it, try and watch a play there :)
(4 min from homw by walk)
It's a multi-disciplinary art center, with exhibitions, screenings, conferences, concerts, etc. We love going there!
(15 sec from home! Yes, we counted it)
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Phi Centre
407 Rue Saint-Paul OIt's a multi-disciplinary art center, with exhibitions, screenings, conferences, concerts, etc. We love going there!
(15 sec from home! Yes, we counted it)
This library opened recently! What a nice addition to the neighborhood!
(1 min from home by walk)
Librairie Bertrand
430 Rue Saint-PierreThis library opened recently! What a nice addition to the neighborhood!
(1 min from home by walk)
As you will see, this street is full of art galleries. This one is one of them. Explore them all at your pace and discover great artists :)
(5 min from home, by walk)
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Galerie LeRoyer
60 Rue Saint-Paul OAs you will see, this street is full of art galleries. This one is one of them. Explore them all at your pace and discover great artists :)
(5 min from home, by walk)
Essentials
The only place to buy fine wine in Old-Montreal. If you like wine, you'll love that place!
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe only place to buy fine wine in Old-Montreal. If you like wine, you'll love that place!
Our savior, our neighborhood convenience store! Open 24/7.
(3 min from home by walk)
350 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
350 Rue Notre-Dame OuestOur savior, our neighborhood convenience store! Open 24/7.
(3 min from home by walk)
You cannot leave Montreal without a stop at the Atwater Market. Whether it's in winter or summer, it's full of life, colors and smells. You will definitely love it! We go there every WE.
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marché atwater
You cannot leave Montreal without a stop at the Atwater Market. Whether it's in winter or summer, it's full of life, colors and smells. You will definitely love it! We go there every WE.
This is the closest grocery store in the area. It's very big and has a lot of choice!
(15 min from home by walk ; 7 min with a car)
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IGA Louise Ménard - Complexe Desjardins
5 Place DesjardinsThis is the closest grocery store in the area. It's very big and has a lot of choice!
(15 min from home by walk ; 7 min with a car)
One of Montreal's monuments. Probably the best bagels in town, with a wide variety! A must see. Enjoy also all the coffee shops etc. around it.
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St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OOne of Montreal's monuments. Probably the best bagels in town, with a wide variety! A must see. Enjoy also all the coffee shops etc. around it.
Everything Else
Closest safe public parking (around 20$CAD per day). This is where we park our car too :)
(5 min from home by walk)
Grand Quai du Port de Montreal
200 Rue de la Commune OClosest safe public parking (around 20$CAD per day). This is where we park our car too :)
(5 min from home by walk)
The 1st spa on a boat in the world is just 5 minutes away from home. We could live there! The service is amazing and you will get out of there relaxed and zen! :)
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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestThe 1st spa on a boat in the world is just 5 minutes away from home. We could live there! The service is amazing and you will get out of there relaxed and zen! :)
This is a very beautiful indoor spa. Whether it's via the scandinavian bathes or the massages, it's a great way to espace the stress.
(5 min from home, by walk)
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Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OThis is a very beautiful indoor spa. Whether it's via the scandinavian bathes or the massages, it's a great way to espace the stress.
(5 min from home, by walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a fancy restaurant that turns into a nightclub. Very show-off and bling-bling but in a classy way. You will enjoy the view for sure! You might see some hockey players! (1 min from home by walk)
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Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreIt's a fancy restaurant that turns into a nightclub. Very show-off and bling-bling but in a classy way. You will enjoy the view for sure! You might see some hockey players! (1 min from home by walk)
A nice trendy place for cocktails and nice music. It's one of the rare places that open till 3am.
(5 min walk from home)
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Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul OA nice trendy place for cocktails and nice music. It's one of the rare places that open till 3am.
(5 min walk from home)
Stylish bar with an extensive champagne list! If you like bubbles, it's the place to be!
(13 min from home by walk)
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Maison Saint-Paul
343 Rue Saint-Paul EStylish bar with an extensive champagne list! If you like bubbles, it's the place to be!
(13 min from home by walk)
Sightseeing
Very beautiful inside and out. You cannot miss it.
(6 min from home by walk)
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Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OVery beautiful inside and out. You cannot miss it.
(6 min from home by walk)
It's a museum about History and Archaeology. Sometimes it has exhibits that one cannot miss.
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Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Montreal
350 Pl. RoyaleIt's a museum about History and Archaeology. Sometimes it has exhibits that one cannot miss.
Montreal's Central park :) A real forest in the center of the city, with a fantastic view on the city and the river. Perfect for a walk or footing.
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Parque del Monte Real
1260 Chem. RemembranceMontreal's Central park :) A real forest in the center of the city, with a fantastic view on the city and the river. Perfect for a walk or footing.
One minute away from home, discover the river with its pedestrian area perfect for walks of jogging. There are many attractions there. Enjoy! :)
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Promenade du Vieux-Port
Promenade du Vieux-PortOne minute away from home, discover the river with its pedestrian area perfect for walks of jogging. There are many attractions there. Enjoy! :)
Entertainment & Activities
Perfect place for scientific exhebitions or to watch a 3D movie, around nature, and the world. We love their movies!
(6 min from home by walk)
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Centro de Ciencias de Montreal
2 Rue de la Commune OPerfect place for scientific exhebitions or to watch a 3D movie, around nature, and the world. We love their movies!
(6 min from home by walk)