French

Old Montreal's Monarque is one of the best places in the city for a splurge.

Leméac is a classic spot in Outremont that’s hosted family dinners and first dates for almost 25 years.

Bistro La Franquette does classic French food on the other side of the mountain.

Bar Mamie is a fun and great value French wine bar in Petite Patrie.

Head to this retro-styled wine bar in Little Italy for a savory tasting menu and great desserts.

L’Express, with its iconic black-and-white tiles on the St-Denis sidewalk, is the ultimate Montreal bistro.

Joe Beef is where the dining buzz started in Montreal. Make a reservation at the original Little Burgundy location and plan for a long, leisurely meal.

Toqué is a classic fine dining spot in Old Montreal with excellent seasonal cocktails and dishes.

If you have one brunch in Montreal, it should be at Maison Publique in Le Plateau.

If you can’t get a table at Joe Beef, head to Liverpool House in Little Burgundy - it’s from the same team and has a more neighborhood feel.

Eating at Au Pied de Cochon in Le Plateau is an essential Montreal experience.

Despite the fact that it’s in a commercial strip in Le Plateau, Montreal Plaza is a French fine dining spot with a beautiful dining room.