Montreal Restaurants

If the Quebecois didn't invent barbecued chicken, they may have perfected it. Consistently garnering honors for Montreal's best chicken, this ages-old establishment may look a little dubious from the outside, but the rustic fau... more

The informal decor at this relatively undiscovered bring-your-own-wine bistro belies the wonderful creations exiting its open kitchen. As the name implies, the restaurant is tiny, booking is advisable. Main courses range a incl... more

Au 14 Ouest Prince Arthur, the easily overlooked hideaway is unprepossessing in nearly every way, except of course for its food. The younger crowd enjoys enormous bowls of Tonkinoise soups: beef, chicken or duck with various ve... more

Asha offers the fine cuisine of India in a setting that reflects that country's rich culture. Aside from à la carte selections and the usual curries, the menu allows you to choose full-course meals such as Bhoona Beef, Cauliflo... more

Elegant yet intimate, formal yet comfortable, this standard bearer of the downtown restaurant trade has been named among the best in Montreal by none other than the New York Times. And Chez La Mère Michel has maintained that st... more

Known primarily for its mouth-watering hamburgers, which are huge affairs piled with all the trimmings, this Latin Quarter diner is a perfect preamble to a night out on St-Denis Street. The service is quick and friendly, and th... more

Located within the Auberge Pierre du Calvet, this turn-of-the-century Victorian dining room called Pierre du Calvet exudes refinement and relaxation. Stone walls, beautiful woodwork, antiques, chandeliers and sumptuous silk cur... more

Tucked away on the northern rim of Parc Lafontaine, Le Poisson Rouge gives BYOB a good name. The setting is tight, with barely 35 seats. The décor is basic, with wooden tables and chairs, and the napkins and placemats are real... more

Very few restaurants boast the kind of successful split personality found at this Plateau Portuguese establishment called Chez Doval. One side is a softly lit dining room for romantics; the other a loud, rambunctious tavern whe... more

Jano, the increasingly popular Portuguese grill is under the same management as Coco Rico, the take-out chicken restaurant a few doors up. The chicken is char-grilled here, along with every other meat and fish imaginable, and f... more