Guidebook for our neighborhood & Montréal
Food Scene
Mesón
345 Rue VillerayDelicious
Tapeo
511 Rue VillerayBest tapas in town
Café OUI MAIS NON
72 Rue Jarry EOh so Montreal! And you can access this cafe through my alley!
Café Vito
151 Rue VilleraySo Montreal! Great coffee!
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienBest market in town!
My favorite Montreal restaurant! Best yet, it's bring your own wine! Make reservations well ahead!
160 locals recommend
Le Quartier Général
1251 Rue GilfordMy favorite Montreal restaurant! Best yet, it's bring your own wine! Make reservations well ahead!
Le Cochon Caché Porchetta
7901 Av. Henri-JulienItalian type of deli
Café Larue & fils
919 Rue Saint-Zotique EAnother great coffee joint
Caffè Italia
6840 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest espresso/cappuccino/latte in Montreal. Classic old joint.
Les Givrés Villeray
334 Rue de Castelnau EMore delicious ice cream!
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place for brunch
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OA great place for brunch!
Frite Alors
1562 Avenue Laurier EBelgium fries and burger, nice terasse!
Tandem Restaurant
618 Rue VillerayFor a gastronomical experience. Bring your own wine too!
Pascal le boucher
8113 R. Saint-DenisFantastic ecosustainable butcher
Zinman Marché De Volailles St Dominique
7010 Rue Saint-DominiqueAnother great local butcher
L'Oeufrier
350 Rue de Liège EJust awesome affordable breakfast
Boulangerie Le Pain dans les Voiles
357 Rue de Castelnau EBest bakery in town
Bottega
65 Rue Saint-Zotique EGood pizza
Inferno
6850 Rue Saint-DominiqueFantastic Italian restaurant
Pastaga
6389 Boul. Saint-LaurentLe Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien ERestaurant Mile-Ex
6631 Rue Jeanne-ManceDépanneur Le Pick Up
7032 Rue WaverlyLocal corner store with great sandwhiches
Manitoba
271 Rue Saint-Zotique OImpasto
48 Rue DanteLe Petit Alep Bistro
191 Rue Jean-Talon EAmazing Syrian food
Restaurant Salmigondis
6896 Rue Saint-DominiqueChez Tousignant
6956 Rue DroletFun little burger diner joint around the corner from the market.
William J Walter
244 Pl. du Marché-du-NordFor the best sausage sandwhich head to William Walter in the market.
Sushi 426
426 Rue VillerayGreat sushi take-out and delivery.
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstOk, ok, if you're gonna try poutine, this is the place.
Osteria da Elda - Italian - Seafood - Wine Bar/Cocktails - Weekend Brunch
5206 Boulevard Saint-LaurentCheck out these chocolate makers who import cacao beans and craft them into exceptional chocolate.
Avanaa Chocolat
309 Rue GounodCheck out these chocolate makers who import cacao beans and craft them into exceptional chocolate.
Vibrant eatery with seasonal French dishes that change daily & local art on the walls.
47 locals recommend
Resto-Bistro Le Coin G
8297 Rue Saint-DominiqueVibrant eatery with seasonal French dishes that change daily & local art on the walls.
This upscale local bakeshop produces custom-designed cakes & creatively designed cookies & pastries.
14 locals recommend
Mlles Gâteaux
363 Rue VillerayThis upscale local bakeshop produces custom-designed cakes & creatively designed cookies & pastries.
Cuzina Neos
65 Rue Jarry EFor some good souvlaki, you can't beat this place.
Compact & laid-back Portuguese churrascaria focused on chicken & seafood, with traditional tapas.
16 locals recommend
Braseiro
8261 Boul. Saint-LaurentCompact & laid-back Portuguese churrascaria focused on chicken & seafood, with traditional tapas.
Intricately spiced Syrian-Armenian meze & kebabs, plus a noted wine list, in a contemporary space.
119 locals recommend
Restaurant Alep
199 Rue Jean-Talon EIntricately spiced Syrian-Armenian meze & kebabs, plus a noted wine list, in a contemporary space.
Gema Pizzeria
6827 Rue Saint-DominiqueSandwicherie Sue
2524 Rue Beaubien EOMG best Vietnamese sandwiches of life.
Dark, arty haunt offering creative cocktails & inventive Mexican eats, including tacos & ceviche.
46 locals recommend
Escondite Union
1206 Av. UnionDark, arty haunt offering creative cocktails & inventive Mexican eats, including tacos & ceviche.
Fantastic Portuguese chicken joint right on the corner with delicious Natas too!
6 locals recommend
Cantine Emilia
7901 Rue Saint-DominiqueFantastic Portuguese chicken joint right on the corner with delicious Natas too!
Restaurant Moccione
7495 R. Saint-DenisPhenomenal authentic Italian pasta
Pho Ong Rau
300 Rue Jarry EGreat pho and Vietnamese takeout
Restaurant Vesta
206 Rue Jarry EGood local pizza, beautiful spot to have a nice glass of wine.
Boulangerie Jarry
380 Rue Jarry EAmazing croissant and bread!!!
22 mai
194 Rue Jarry ESandwich!!!!!
Everything Else
Château des Ongles
7675 R. Saint-DenisGreat place for a mani & pedi! So clean!
Little Italy
Cause you gotta see it
Arts & Culture
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterTennis Roger's Cup site
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OBAnQ Grande Bibliotheque
475 Boul. de Maisonneuve EThe National Library is very impressive.
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
400 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OWhy not take a drawing or painting class while in town? This adorable studio is the place to do it.
Les Ateliers C
7901 Avenue Henri-JulienWhy not take a drawing or painting class while in town? This adorable studio is the place to do it.
Drinks & Nightlife
EtOH Brasserie
8100 R. Saint-DenisGreat local beers and fun vibe!
Typical neighborhood bar with small bites, microbrews & a lively, rustic-chic atmosphere.
159 locals recommend
Miss Villeray
220 Rue VillerayTypical neighborhood bar with small bites, microbrews & a lively, rustic-chic atmosphere.
Huis Clos
7659 R. Saint-DenisFun bar and great salmon tartare
Brasserie Harricana
95 Rue Jean-Talon OGreat for dinner or drinks
Spacious outdoor hangout, open seasonally for craft beer, wine & creative cocktails.
200 locals recommend
Bar Alexandraplatz
6731 Av. de l'Esplanade Spacious outdoor hangout, open seasonally for craft beer, wine & creative cocktails.
Convivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcConvivial wine bar with a rotating list of vintages & tapas in urban digs with moody lighting.
Birra Bar à Bières Maison
7129 Boul. Saint-LaurentTry one or 5 of the many micro beers.
A hip lounge for drinks & nibbles, with amber-hued chandeliers that warm up an all-white decor.
154 locals recommend
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OA hip lounge for drinks & nibbles, with amber-hued chandeliers that warm up an all-white decor.
Bustling neighbourhood pub with homegrown house brews & exotic imports, plus a patio & light fare.
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OBustling neighbourhood pub with homegrown house brews & exotic imports, plus a patio & light fare.
Awesome queer dive bar. Provides queers and straights alike a beautiful night out.
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien EAwesome queer dive bar. Provides queers and straights alike a beautiful night out.
Sightseeing
Head over for a picnic or simply to lounge around or for a scenic walk to the top and get a bird's eye view of the city
275 locals recommend
Beaver Lake
Head over for a picnic or simply to lounge around or for a scenic walk to the top and get a bird's eye view of the city
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryParks & Nature
Beautiful parc, head over on Sunday to watch the Tam-Tams for a truly Montreal unique experience
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
Beautiful parc, head over on Sunday to watch the Tam-Tams for a truly Montreal unique experience
Jarry Park
205 Rue Gary-CarterLa Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeEssentials
Centre Posture-Equilibre
69 Rue GounodWhy not get a massage around the corner while you're here!
Marché Richelieu - Marché Chauvin
7890 R. Saint-DenisGrocery store
Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest Italian grocery store in town.
Gym Le Vestiaire
8490 Rue Jeanne-ManceJewish General Hospital
3755 Rue LégaréO Barbu
305 Rue GounodGentlemen, need a cut? You need to check out this barber shop.
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EIGA
900 Rue Saint-Zotique EGrocery store with delivery services