Upscale in Montreal

Vin Mon Lapin ★ 4.9

little-italy · 150 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montreal, QC H2S 1K7

Vin Mon Lapin, from the Joe Beef family in Little Italy, Montreal, placed fifth on North America's 50 Best in 2026 for its snacks and natural wine.

Tip: Book the day reservations open a month ahead; a few counter seats are held for walk-ins.

Mastard ★ 4.8

rosemont · 1879 Rue Belanger Est, Montreal, QC H2G 1C2

Mastard is chef Simon Mathys's one-Michelin-star room in Rosemont, Montreal, plating precise, produce-driven cooking without any starched formality.

Tip: It is small and books out fast; reserve well ahead and aim for a weeknight seat at the counter.

Liverpool House ★ 4.7

little-burgundy · 2501 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6

Liverpool House is Joe Beef's brighter sibling in Little Burgundy, Montreal, pouring natural wine over Italian-leaning plates and lobster spaghetti.

Tip: It is a touch easier to book than Joe Beef and just as good; go for the same kitchen, lighter room.

Damas ★ 4.7

outremont · 1201 Avenue Van Horne, Montreal, QC H2V 1K4

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.

Vin Papillon ★ 4.7

little-burgundy · 2519 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N4

Vin Papillon is the Joe Beef group's vegetable-forward wine bar in Little Burgundy, Montreal, turning charred produce and natural wine into a walk-in classic.

Tip: Walk-in only; put your name down early and drink a glass next door while you wait.

Hoogan et Beaufort ★ 4.6

rosemont · 4095 Rue Molson, Montreal, QC H1Y 3L1

Hoogan et Beaufort earned a Michelin star for its wood-fired, produce-led Quebecois cooking in Montreal's Rosemont-Angus district on Rue Molson.

Tip: The open kitchen and hearth seats are the best in the house; ask when you book.

Montreal Plaza ★ 4.6

rosemont · 6230 Rue Saint-Hubert, Montreal, QC H2S 2M2

Montreal Plaza is chef Charles-Antoine Crete's playful, generous restaurant on Rue Saint-Hubert, one of the most joyful high-end tables in Montreal.

Tip: It works for a big group and a long night; ask for the tasting if you want the full Crete experience.

Le Violon ★ 4.6

plateau · 4720 Rue Marquette, Montreal, QC H2J 3Y6

Le Violon is chef Danny Smiles's contemporary restaurant on the Plateau in Montreal, named to North America's 50 Best in 2026 for its generous cooking.

Tip: Book two weeks out for weekends; the room is warm and loud in the best way.

Beba ★ 4.5

verdun · 3900 Rue Ethel, Montreal, QC H4G 1S4

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

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.

Nora Gray ★ 4.5

griffintown · 1391 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H3C 4J4

Nora Gray is Emma Cardarelli's dim, clubby southern-Italian room on Saint-Jacques in Montreal, pouring amaro over hand-cut pasta and a cult wine list.

Tip: The bar seats are first-come and the easiest way in on a busy weekend.

Bouillon Bilk ★ 4.5

downtown · 1595 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2S9

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.

Cloakroom Bar ★ 4.5

downtown · 2175 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, QC H3G 1Z8

Cloakroom is a tiny speakeasy hidden behind a downtown Montreal tailor shop, where bartenders build bespoke cocktails to your taste with no printed menu.

Tip: There is no menu; tell the bartender a spirit and a mood and let them build the drink for you.

Atwater Cocktail Club ★ 4.5

little-burgundy · 512 Avenue Atwater, Montreal, QC H4C 2G5

Atwater Cocktail Club is a moody, low-lit Little Burgundy bar in Montreal, a North America's 50 Best listee pouring polished seasonal cocktails off Avenue.

Tip: Enter through the alley off Atwater; the seasonal menu is where the bar shows off, so order from it.

Buvette chez Simone ★ 4.5

mile-end · 4869 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC H2V 4E7

Buvette chez Simone is the standing-room wine bar on Avenue du Parc in Montreal, pouring an ever-changing glass list beside charcuterie and roast chicken.

Tip: It fills early and takes no reservations; arrive before eight and share the roast chicken for two.

Annette bar a vin ★ 4.5

rosemont · 4051 Rue Molson, Montreal, QC H1Y 3L1

Annette is a Bib Gourmand wine bar in Montreal's Angus Shops, matching a smart low-intervention list with sharp seasonal small plates in a warm room.

Tip: The kitchen is more ambitious than most wine bars; come hungry and let the plates keep pace with the wine.

Casavant ★ 4.5

villeray · 350 Rue de Castelnau Est, Montreal, QC H2R 1R1

Tip: Book midweek and let the room steer the wine; the daily plats change with the market next door.

Tuck Shop ★ 4.4

saint-henri · 4662 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H4C 1S6

Tuck Shop is a snug, no-sign neighbourhood restaurant in Saint-Henri, Montreal, cooking a short, market-driven menu of pasta, fish and Quebec produce.

Tip: There is no sign and few tables; book ahead and trust the room to steer you through the short menu.

Monarque ★ 4.4

old-montreal · 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1S1

Monarque is a polished French brasserie in Old Montreal, pairing an all-day raw bar and steak frites downstairs with a more ambitious dining room above.

Tip: The brasserie takes walk-ins at lunch; book ahead for the quieter upstairs dining room.

Alma ★ 4.4

outremont · 1231 Avenue Lajoie, Outremont, QC H2V 1P2

Alma is an upscale Mexican restaurant on Avenue Lajoie in Outremont, Montreal, turning house masa, seafood and mezcal into a refined tasting menu.

Tip: Take the mezcal and agave pairing; the bar program is as considered as the kitchen.

The Coldroom ★ 4.4

old-montreal · Rue Saint-Vincent, Montreal, QC H2Y 1G8

The Coldroom is a hidden speakeasy down an unmarked Old Montreal lane, a North America's 50 Best listee mixing precise cocktails in a snug brick-vaulted room.

Tip: There is no sign on Rue Saint-Vincent; look for the small buzzer door and book ahead on weekends.

Bar St-Denis ★ 4.4

rosemont · 6966 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2S 2S4

Bar St-Denis is a chef-driven wine bar in Petite-Patrie, Montreal, one of Canada's 100 Best, pouring natural wine beside inventive small plates.

Tip: The kitchen is far more ambitious than a typical wine bar; come hungry and order across the menu.

Marconi ★ 4.3

little-italy · 45 Avenue Mozart Ouest, Montreal, QC H2S 1C1

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

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

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.

Le Filet ★ 4.3

plateau · 219 Avenue du Mont-Royal Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2T2

Le Filet is Bouillon Bilk's seafood-focused sibling facing the mountain in Montreal, a dim, sultry room turning out delicate fish plates meant for sharing.

Tip: Portions are tapas-sized; order broadly across the menu rather than one main each.

Impasto ★ 4.3

little-italy · 48 Rue Dante, Montreal, QC H2S 1J5

Impasto is the rustic Italian room on Rue Dante in Montreal's Little Italy, cooking market-driven pasta and salumi a short walk from the Jean-Talon Market.

Tip: Lunch is quieter and cheaper; the same kitchen, fewer crowds than dinner.

Foiegwa ★ 4.3

saint-henri · 3001 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H4C 1N9

Foiegwa is a neon-lit French-American diner in Saint-Henri, Montreal, plating steak frites, escargot and a cult double cheeseburger late into the night.

Tip: Late-night weekends are the vibe; the burger and a martini is the classic order at the bar.

Big in Japan ★ 4.3

plateau · 4175 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2W 1Y7

Big in Japan is a hidden, candlelit cocktail bar behind an unmarked Saint-Laurent door in Montreal, pouring exacting classics in a hushed golden room.

Tip: There is no sign; look for the plain door on the Main and expect a quiet, drinks-only room inside.

Le 4e Mur ★ 4.3

downtown · 2021 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K7

Le 4e Mur is a hidden Quartier Latin speakeasy behind an unmarked door in Montreal, run by a bartending school pouring precise, technical cocktails.

Tip: There is no sign on Saint-Denis; ring the buzzer and let the menu of house signatures guide the order.

Vinvinvin ★ 4.3

rosemont · 1290 Rue Beaubien Est, Montreal, QC H2S 1T9

Vinvinvin is a buzzing natural-wine bar on Rue Beaubien in Montreal, its long glass list and late hours making it a Petite-Patrie industry favourite.

Tip: The by-the-glass list rotates fast; ask the bar for a skin-contact pour and a plate of snacks.

Atwater Cocktail Club ★ 4.3

little-burgundy · 512 Avenue Atwater, Montreal, QC H4C 2G5

Atwater Cocktail Club stays open to 3am nightly in Little Burgundy, Montreal, a polished late spot where the seasonal cocktail list carries the small hours.

Tip: Slip in through the alley entrance; the seasonal menu is the move even at the end of the night.

Big in Japan ★ 4.3

plateau · 4175 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2W 1Y7

Big in Japan pours precise cocktails behind an unmarked Saint-Laurent door in Montreal until 3am, a hushed, candlelit room for a serious last drink.

Tip: Look for the plain door on the Main; it is drinks only, so eat before you settle in for the night.

Cloakroom Bar ★ 4.3

downtown · 2175 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, QC H3G 1Z8

Cloakroom keeps building bespoke cocktails behind a downtown Montreal tailor shop late into the night, a tiny, menu-free room for an unhurried nightcap.

Tip: There is no menu; name a spirit and a mood at the bar and let them send you off with one last drink.

La Chronique ★ 4.2

outremont · 104 Avenue Laurier Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2N7

La Chronique is a long-running fine-dining room on Laurier Ouest in Montreal, plating precise French-market cuisine and pouring a serious wine list.

Tip: It is small and old-school; dress up a little and let the sommelier lead the pairings.

Jatoba ★ 4.2

downtown · 1184 Rue du Square-Phillips, Montreal, QC H3B 3C8

Jatoba is a slick pan-Asian room off Square Phillips in downtown Montreal, plating robata skewers, sushi and Korean-leaning share plates in a buzzy room.

Tip: It fills with a downtown after-work crowd; the robata grill and share plates are built for a group.

Grinder ★ 4.2

griffintown · 1708 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1M3

Grinder is a lively Griffintown steakhouse and wine bar in Montreal, plating aged cuts, tartare and seafood towers with an ambitious cellar on Rue Notre-Dame.

Tip: It leans loud and celebratory; the shareable big cuts and the wine list are the reason to come.

Le Darling ★ 4.2

plateau · 4328 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2W 1Z3

Le Darling is an all-day bar and restaurant on Saint-Laurent in Montreal, moving from coffee to cocktails and shared plates in a plant-filled Plateau room.

Tip: It works from morning coffee to late cocktails; the leafy back room is the spot for an evening drink.

Nhau Bar ★ 4.2

old-montreal · 600 Rue William, Montreal, QC H3C 1N6

Nhau Bar is a hidden Vietnamese-inflected cocktail bar on the Old Montreal edge of Griffintown, pairing Southeast-Asian flavours in drinks and snacks.

Tip: It is tucked away and easy to miss; the Asian-accented cocktails and snacks are worth seeking out.

Bootlegger l'Authentique ★ 4.2

downtown · 3481 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2T6

Bootlegger l'Authentique is a two-floor Prohibition-themed cocktail bar on the Main in Montreal, mixing classic drinks over live jazz in a dim room.

Tip: Come for the weekend jazz sets; the upstairs is louder, the downstairs bar better for the cocktails.