12 restaurants in Montreal, editor-picked for sunday dinner. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. All restaurants in Montreal.
Damas ★ 4.7
outremont · 1201 Avenue Van Horne, Montreal, QC H2V 1K4
Hours: Mon-Sun 17:30-22:30
Damas brought high-end Syrian cooking to Outremont, Montreal, plating charcoal kebabs, muhammara and cherry-sauced meatballs in a jewel-box room.
Tip: Order family style and share widely; the mezze are the reason to come.
L'Express ★ 4.7
plateau · 3927 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M4
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-01:00
L'Express is the Paris-style bistro on Saint-Denis, a Michelin-recommended classic feeding Montreal tartare, marrow and cornichons past midnight since 1980.
Tip: It runs late daily; a solo seat at the zinc bar is the easiest table in the city.
Beba ★ 4.5
verdun · 3900 Rue Ethel, Montreal, QC H4G 1S4
Hours: Tue-Sun 17:30-22:00
Beba is the Schor brothers' warm Verdun restaurant in Montreal, cooking Argentine plates through a Spanish and Italian lens on a quiet residential corner.
Tip: Verdun feels far but the metro is close; book ahead, the small room fills nightly.
Au Pied de Cochon ★ 4.5
plateau · 536 Avenue Duluth Est, Montreal, QC H2L 1A9
Hours: Wed-Sun 17:00-24:00
Au Pied de Cochon is Martin Picard's temple of Quebecois excess on Avenue Duluth in Montreal, home of foie gras poutine and the theatrical duck in a can.
Tip: Portions are enormous and rich; come hungry and plan to share every dish.
Bouillon Bilk ★ 4.5
downtown · 1595 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2S9
Hours: Mon-Sun 17:00-22:30; Wed-Fri 11:30-14:00
Bouillon Bilk is a minimalist, high-end dining room on the Main in downtown Montreal, plating precise, inventive cooking by the Quartier des Spectacles.
Tip: It sits by the theatres; book the pre-show seating, then linger over dessert once the crowd clears.
Larrys ★ 4.3
mile-end · 5201 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1S4
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-22:00
Larrys is the all-day Mile End cafe and wine bar from the Lawrence team, an easy Montreal spot for pastries by morning and small plates with wine by night.
Tip: No dinner reservations; come early evening or wait it out with a glass at the bar.
Marconi ★ 4.3
little-italy · 45 Avenue Mozart Ouest, Montreal, QC H2S 1C1
Hours: Wed-Sun 17:00-23:00
Marconi is Mehdi Brunet-Benkritly's inventive bistro near Little Italy in Montreal, plating clever, short-menu seasonal cooking off Avenue Mozart.
Tip: The menu changes constantly and is short; ask the room what to order and trust it.
Cadet ★ 4.3
downtown · 1431 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2S8
Hours: Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00
Cadet is a Bib Gourmand bar and bistro on the Main in downtown Montreal, matching a smart natural wine list with sharp, snacky plates until late.
Tip: The bar takes walk-ins and stays lively late; it is a strong pre or post-show stop.
Casavant ★ 4.3
villeray · 350 Rue de Castelnau Est, Montreal, QC H2R 1R1
Hours: Wed-Sun 17:00-23:00
Casavant is a warm Bib Gourmand bistro near the Jean-Talon Market in Villeray, Montreal, pairing convivial French-Quebecois plates with a lively natural list.
Tip: It is a genuine neighbourhood room; book midweek and settle in for the night.
Moccione ★ 4.3
villeray · 7495 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2R 2E5
Hours: Wed-Sun 17:00-22:30
Moccione is a tiny, charming Italian trattoria on Saint-Denis in Villeray, Montreal, hand-rolling pasta and pouring Italian wine in a snug neighbourhood room.
Tip: It seats barely thirty; book ahead or aim for an early weeknight table.
Kazu ★ 4.3
downtown · 1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal, QC H3H 1M1
Hours: Thu-Sun 17:00-21:30
Kazu is the tiny, roaring Japanese counter on Sainte-Catherine in downtown Montreal, famous for its 48-hour pork, salmon bowls and long sidewalk queue.
Tip: Expect a line and cash-friendly bowls; go at opening or off-peak to skip the wait.
Foxy ★ 4.1
griffintown · 1638 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1M1
Hours: Mon-Sun 17:30-23:00
Foxy is the Olive et Gourmando team's wood-fired Griffintown restaurant in Montreal, cooking vegetables, fish and flatbreads over open flame on Notre-Dame.
Tip: The open kitchen and its fire are the show; ask for a counter seat facing the grill.