MONTREAL
Food & Wine:
 In a city this cosmopolitan, the tastes of diverse cultures make eating out a veritable culinary feast. While French cuisine certainly forms a large part of the Montréal dining experience, over the years it’s been complemented by myriad new dishes. For a taste of the world, all you have to do is step outside.
Montréalers conduct much of their business and their social lives in the city's eating places , and Montréal food is as varied as its population, ranging from the rich meat dishes of typical Québécois cuisine to bagels bursting with cream cheese. Masses of restaurants line the area around rue Ste-Catherine downtown, though American fast-food chains seem to be taking over, while Vieux-Montréal has an ever-expanding number of places to eat, though here most are touristy and slightly overpriced. The best for food, and upbeat atmosphere, is in the more French area of the metropolis, around the Plateau and Quartier Latin . Montréal comes a close second to New York as the bagel capital of the world, and they are sold everywhere from grimy outlets to stylish cafés - particularly delicious when fresh, warm and crammed with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon).
 Montréal's ethnic diversity is amply displayed by the variety of cuisines available from exotic fare of Japanese rotis to earthy Portuguese grub. The city has its own Chinatown just north of Vieux-Montréal, a Little Italy around Jean-Talon Métro, a Greek community whose cheaper restaurants are concentrated along Prince Arthur - but for more traditional Greek cuisine head further north along avenue du Parc where a number of Greek-Canadians live. Most prominent of the ethnic eateries are the Eastern European establishments dotted around the city. Opened by immigrants who came to work in the garment factories, their speciality is smoked meat , which has become a Montréal obsession, served between huge chunks of rye bread with pickles on the side.
Restaurants:
Schwartz's
3895 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Montréal, H2W 1X9
Tel: (514) 842-4813
Fax: (514) 842-0800
Website: www.schwartzsdeli.com
World famous best smoked meat in the city since 1930!
Sucrerie de la Montagne
300 Saint-Georges Road
Rigaud, J0P 1P0
Tel: (450) 451-0831
Fax: (450) 451-0340
Website: www.sucrieredelamontagne.com
A sugar shack open all year long located between Montréal and Ottawa. Visitors are invited to participate in several traditional activities: hay-rides in horse-drawn carriage, guided tours to the sugar shack and the hundred-year-old bakery. The old-time sugar feast is an all-you-can-eat family-style meal animated by folk singers where the guests are invited to sing and dance. After the meal, a visit to the general store is a must.
Verses Restaurant
100 Saint-Paul Street West
Montréal, Québec H2Y 1Z3
Tel: (514) 788-4000
Fax: (514) 788-4001
Website: www.hotelnelligan.com
Email: verses@hotelnelligan.com
Nestled in the 19th century building housing the Nelligan Hotel, Verses Restaurant has already become one of Old Montreal's hippest new restaurants. With a contemporary French cuisine assembling Quebec's finest meats and fresh produce, the menu is composed of such specialties as marinated duck breast, Quebec lamb three ways, and rack of deer.
La Queue de Cheval Bar-Steakhouse
1221 boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal, QC H3G 1T1
Tel: 514.390-0090
Fax: 514.390.1390
Website: www.queuedecheval.com
Send email to: info@queuedecheval.com
Steakhouse - great beef, big wine and uncompromising service! A culinary art form that's a celebration of life itself. La Queue de Cheval is in a renovated historic property in the heart of downtown Montreal. At 1221, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, the Queue de Cheval's neighbours are the striking IBM tower, the sleek new Bell Centre and the Sheraton Hotel. Best new restaurant - "Food & Wine Magazine".
Bis Restaurant
1229, rue de la Montagne
Montreal, QC H3G 1Z2
Tel: (514) 866-3234
The Restaurant Bis on De La Montagne Street is as famous for its great food as it is for the Hollywood celebrities who drop in for a bite to eat when filming in Montreal.
Restaurant Samuel de Champlin
Montréal Marriott Château Champlain
1 place du Canada, Montreal, H3B 4C9
Tel: (514) 878-9000 or 1 800 200-5909 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 878-6761
Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/yulcc
Savour continental, French and Mediterranean cuisine in the inviting ambience of this upscale restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chez Chine
Chinese/Szechuan
Holiday Inn Select Montréal Centre-Ville
99 Viger Street West
Montréal, H2Z 1E9
Tel: (514) 878-9888 or 1 888 878-9888 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 878-6341
Website: www.yul-downtown.hiselect.com
"Chez Chine", Montréal's finest authentic Chinese restaurant.
La bonne carte
Casino de Montréal
1 du Casino Avenue
Montréal, H3C 4W7
Tel: (514) 392-2709 or 1 800 665-2274 # 4325 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 864-4951
Website: www.casino-de-montreal.com
La bonne carte offers an eclectic mix of dishes for every taste. Choose between the buffet, à la carte menu or table d'hôte.
Le Tour de Ville
Delta Centre-Ville
777 University Street
Montréal, H3C 3Z7
Tel: (514) 879-4777
Fax: (514) 879-1831
An international gastronomic feast. Montréal's only revolving rooftop restaurant.
Chez Queux
French cuisine
158 Saint-Paul Street East
Montréal, H2Y 1G6
Tel: (514) 866-5194
Fax: (514) 866-7758
Website: www.chezqueux.com
Wine Spectator "Excellence" prize since 1996. Reception hall and private room.
Via Fortuna
Italian cuisine
Casino de Montréal
1 du Casino Avenue
Montréal, H3C 4W7
Tel: (514) 392-2734 or 1 800 665-2274 # 4359 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 864-4951
Website: www.casino-de-montreal.com
This restaurant offers you an appealing choice of palate-pleasing moderately priced meals from pizza to pasta, served in no time. The open-kitchen design allows you to watch the chefs at work.
Hard Rock Café
1458 Crescent Street
Montréal, H3G 2B6
Tel: (514) 987-1420
Fax: (514) 987-2990
Website: www.hardrock.com
A wide menu variety in a unique atmosphere. For all your events, the Hard Rock Café will most definitely accommodate your needs.
Croisières AML Cruises
Steak and Seafood
Old Port of Montréal
King Edward Pier
Tel: (514) 842-3871 or 1 800 563-4643 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 842-1201
Website: www.croisieresaml.com
Guided sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, Sunday brunch and delicious dinner cruises are offered.
Le Café de Paris / Le Jardin du Ritz
The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal
1228 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, H3G 1H6
Tel: (514) 842-4212
Fax: (514) 842-3383
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Restaurant Europea
1227 de la Montagne Street
Montréal,H3G 1Z2
Tel: (514) 398-9229
Fax: (514) 398-9718
Website: www.europea.ca
Food critics from Québec agree that Europea will surprise you with its dazzling culinary art.
Restaurant Toqué!
900 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montréal, H2Z 2B2
Tel: (514) 499-2084
Fax: (514) 499-0292
Website: www.restaurant-toque.com
Freshness and flavour: that's what it's all about at Toqué! The chef, Normand Laprise, makes daily menu changes based on market availability, preparing dishes that showcase the day's offering. Named Montréal's best restaurant by Food & Wine Magazine, Toqué! also offers professional service, a refined atmosphere and a warm welcome extended by Christine Lamache.
Boris Bistro
465 McGill Street
Montréal, H2Y 2H1
Tel: (514) 848-9575
Fax: (514) 848-9683
Website: www.borisbistro.com
Delightful bistro with enchanting terrace located in the heart of Montréal's historic quarter. Named after the owner’s dog, this is a favourite with media types. The restaurant’s large and stylish outdoor terrace is surrounded by linden trees and an impressive stone façade. It is situated between old Montreal and Multi-Media City and gets busy at lunchtimes so it’s best to book.
Restaurant La Rotonde
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
185 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Montréal, H2X 3X5
Tel: (514) 847-6900
Fax: (514) 847-6285
Website: www.macm.org/services/restaurant.cfm
Bathed in light, La Rotonde offers a breathtaking view of Place des Arts' esplanade. Its refined and appealing cuisine has been developed with an eye to taste and overall excellence.
Restaurant Nuances
Casino de Montréal
1 du Casino Avenue
Tel: (514) 392-2708 or 1 800 665-2274 # 2708 (Toll Free)
Fax: (514) 864-4951
Website: www.casino-de-montreal.com
Awarded the prestigious 5-diamond award by the Canadian and American AAA/CAA associations for the fourth consecutive year, Nuances offers superb cuisine, a truly exceptional wine list and a taste-tempting choice of liqueurs. Situated on the fifth floor of the Casino, its elegant decor and the impressive views of Montréal are unmatched.
Le Blanc
3435 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Tel: (514) 288-9909
This is a restaurant, two bars, cigar lounge and dance-floor all in one, and is one of Montreal’s hottest nightspots. Staff are as glamorous as the clientele and the decor is funky and stylish. For added privacy, book one of the booths and watch all the action.
Zen
1050 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal
Tel:(514) 499-0801
You can eat all you want in this Chinese restaurant and it’s delicious. It gets packed out so book in advance. It’s great for large groups and there’s a lively and noisy crowd at weekends. The decor couldn’t be less Chinese: modern minimalism to the extreme. There are around 40 dishes to choose from but you really shouldn’t miss the duck.
Gibby’s
298 Place d’Youville
Montreal
Tel: (514) 282-1837
If you’re hungry enough to eat a horse, go to Gibby’s. It’s a restaurant set in a converted stable and although horse is not on the menu, the portions are enormous. Most people come here for the steaks but there’s also a wide range of fish and a couple of vegetarian options. Open for dinner only.
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