Where to eat in Montréal’s Village
Montréal’s Village has always been a fun neighbourhood to walk around and dine in but it’s especially true these days since it has recently experienced a new boost in its dining offer. Great restaurants, cafés and bakeries are scattered around the neighbourhood, ready to offer food lovers a delicious time.
Restaurant Panacée
This is chef Catherine Couvet Desrosiers’s first solo restaurant venture. With an impressive career that includes stints at Bouillon Bilk, Le Mousso and most recently Foxy, chef Desrosiers’ Panacée delicate cuisine features local and seasonal ingredients from small producers.
1701 Atateken Street
Le Red Tiger
Le Red Tiger’s Vietnamese street food has made this beautiful restaurant a favourite among food lovers. Order a table-full of dishes to share and pair the lot with one of the signature cocktails.
1201 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East
Au Petit Extra
Artists and food lovers have been flocking to the very French bistro Au Petit Extra since 1985. It’s right next door to Cabaret Lion d’Or and makes for a good pre-show dinner choice.
1690 Ontario Street East
Le Poké Station
Le Poké Station is a fun and casual spot serving a variety of poké bowls as well as some appetizers. Enjoy the chef’s choices or create your own bowl with all your favourite ingredients.
1190 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Le Blossom
If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably already seen Le Blossom’s central pink tree on your feed. This sushi and sake bar satisfies your Japanese food cravings with fresh maki rolls, generous sharing plates of nippon specialties and a drink list that includes Japanese wines, sakes and whiskys.
1101 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East (and other locations)
Poutineville
Poutine lovers flock to Poutineville, a casual restaurant that serves several iterations of the ubiquitous Québécois dish, including “The Heart Attack”, its self-proclaimed “largest poutine in town”, a 15-pound whopper meant to be shared.
1365, Ontario Street East (and other locations)
Palme
Palme’s tropical menu is inspired by international cuisine and any country that has a palm tree. Founded by two Montrealers with Caribbean roots, the menu is filled with succulent dishes that evoke warmer climates, from crispy accras to zingy ceviche and comforting griot. Don’t forget to try one of the rhum-based cocktails.
1487 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Pizzeria Bros.
Make your own custom, thin-crust pizza in a flash at Pizzeria Bros, where you can choose your dough, your sauce and your toppings among a great variety of fresh ingredients and have it cooked in a flash.
1205 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Notre-Bœuf-De-Grâce
Burgers, hot dogs, poutines, grilled cheese sandwiches and more are all featured on the menu at Notre-Bœuf-De-Grâce, a casual place with a funky décor that’s often listed among the best burger spots in Montréal.
1302 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Bar Renard
Open from 3pm until the wee hours of the morning, Bar Renard is a festive spot where everyone feels welcome. Try one of their signature cocktails or mocktails and a bite from their elevated bar menu while dancing the night away.
1272 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Bar Minéral
Bar Minéral is a neighbourhood bar that specializes in natural and low intervention wine. Their food menu includes dishes that are a notch above your usual bar fare, like the burrata with peppery figs or the fried calamari with Sriracha honey and lemon.
1641 Atateken Street
Motel Motel
Eat well, drink and party until late at Motel Motel, a new multi-disciplinary neighbourhood spot with a secret door that leads to the party space (no, we won’t tell you where the door is, you have to find it yourself).
1276 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Cantine Emilia
Fans of Portuguese-style chicken flock to Cantine Emilia for sandwiches, poutines, salads and bowls all featuring their special twist on the grilled poultry.
1650 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Uchi Sushi
Uchi Sushi is a beloved BYOW neighbourhood sushi spot with fresh ingredients, serving classics as well as more creative options.
1799 Atateken
Restaurant Itaewon
Fans of Korean food will flock to the new and trendy Itaewon for all the classics while bopping to the latest kpop hits. Must haves include grilled rice cakes, bulgogi, fried chicken and jjolmyun or cold, sweet and sour noodles. End your meal with a croffle or mochi ice cream.
1219 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Restaurant la Paella
Dining at La Paella is like taking a virtual trip to Spain. The ubiquitous saffron-infused rice dish comes in several iterations, from salty chorizo to a vegetarian one topped with 7 different kinds of veggies. For an ultimate experience, try the Valencia or the Royale.
1326 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Spice Aroma
Indulge in the warm flavours of India at Spice Aroma. Biryanis, curries, kebabs, naans and all the classics are available. Spice Arome also offers some unusual dishes such as burgers and poutines with an Indian twist.
1429 Atateken Street
Bon! Dumplings
Bon! Dumplings is a popular spot specializing in freshly made dumplings and offering a variety of other Asian-inspired rice and noodles dishes as well as appetizers. With a focus on quality ingredients, the restaurant provides a flavorful dining experience, available for both dine-in and takeout. Perfect for dumpling enthusiasts!
1429 Atateken Street
La Table de Jo
In a dark and cozy décor, La Table de Jo serves all the beloved Korean classics. Crispy fried chicken, comforting bulgogi bibimbap, tteokbokki, and decadent hotteok with ice cream for dessert. Pair your meal with a Korean beer or some soju.
1327 Sainte-Catherine Street East
CAFÉS AND SWEET SPOTS
Tommy Café
Your daily caffeine fix can also be satisfied at Tommy Café, a specialty coffeeshop offering hot and cold beverages as well as a complete menu of sandwiches, tartines, bowls, egg dishes, and sweet treats such as the smores French toast.
1320 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Café Sfouf
If you’re in the Village and in need of a caffeine boost, head to Café Sfouf, a welcoming spot to relax and enjoy the light-filled space. Order a coffee or a “golden milk” (warm milk with turmeric): they both come with a small square of “sfouf”, a Lebanese cake made with semolina and turmeric.
1250 Ontario Street East
Pourquoi Pas espresso bar
Pourquoi Pas is a cozy espresso bar offering expertly crafted coffee, delicious pastries, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing or meeting with friends. It doubles as an art gallery for local artists and is a favourite in the community.
1447 Atateken Street
Arte & Farina
Located on a sunny corner of Saint-Catherine Street, Arte & Farina is the place to head to if you are a fan of Italian food. Indulge in some of the city’s best panettone, cantucci, pan dolce and more or grab a slice of the excellent pizza al taglio. Aperitivo hour is a must here as are their weekday lunches featuring seasonal pasta dishes and Italian wines.
1550 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Blonde Biscuiterie
For all your cookie needs, head to Blonde Biscuiterie where you can get your fill of their oversized cookies in flavours such as PB&J, Smarties, Funfetti and more (vegan options available).
1201 Sainte-Catherine Street East
La Graine brûlée
La Graine Brûlée is a charming café known for its specialty coffees and vegan treats. With a relaxed vibe and eclectic, wildly colourful decor, it's a great spot to grab a coffee or one of their colourful drinks. The best seat in the house is on the splashy, candy-hued terrasse.
921 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a food and travel writer and blogger and the founder behind the blog Will Travel for Food. She travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery. From Iceland to South Africa, she’s already visited over 36 countries and there’s nothing she enjoys more than wandering around a farmers’ market in a foreign city. She is also the founder of the SAISONS intimate dinner series highlighting Québec products and chefs.