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Hidden gems: restaurants in Montreal
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Montreal. Ratings are based from 3575 places in Montreal
Schwartz's
3895 Saint-Laurent Blvd North of rue Prince-Arthur H2W 1X9
"This restaurant is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. when I I need a fair meal, this restaurant comes first to..."
Kyo Bar Japonais
711, Cote de la Place d`Armes H2Y 2X6
"I was pleasantly surprised to find such an amazing Japanese restaurant in Montreal! The food was delicious, made fresh, with attention to detail and well balanced flavors/texture. The ambiance was ups..."
Stash Cafe
200 rue St-Paul Ouest H2Y 1Z9
"Very cozy and relaxed. Amazing place for a date, a double date, or just a cool lunch!The service was normal, and the food took a bit of time to come out, so not the best place for a rush. But still ve..."
Ferreira Cafe
1446 Peel Street H3A 1S8
"Great Portuguese Restaurant. Went for a family Lunch. They have a 2 meals Lunch menu starting at 25$. Usually go for dinner, but this time decided to try the Lunch Menu. The food is very good and Carl..."
Restaurant L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est H2J 1X2
"Eggs Benedict heaven. Interior is great. Music is lively. Staff is on the ball amazing. Restroom is worth a look even if only to wash up. Drinks are great. Ham is delicious, eggs perfectly cooked. Fru..."
Burger Bar Crescent
1465 Crescent Montreal, Quebec H3G 2B2 H3G 2B2
"This restaurant is really good. I had the Firestorm burger and it was really spicy. I really like it. The place is small, but that is not a problem, they have manage to have a great place. The servers..."
Le Nil Bleu
3706 St Denis H2X 3L7
"One of the best finds in the neighborhood! We dropped by for dinner on our first night in Montreal and the meal did not disappoint. We ordered the Vegan and Regular Sampler plates. Portions were gener..."
Da Vinci Restaurant
1180 Rue Bishop H3G 2E3
"Food was Delicious!! Our Family enjoyed such an elegant atmosphere, service and family time. First time to be in Montreal and we were looking for our favorite Italian food, special Ravioli. The Alaska..."
Patati Patata friterie de luxe
4177 St Laurent H2W 1Y7
"The food was great and the people that work there are super nice too! The two gentleman working up front almost had a dance battle. The manager was so kind that he gave us a list of all the great food..."
Saint Sushi Plateau
424 Duluth Ave E H2L 1A3
"Very delicious sushi restaurant. We got the tasting menu which was $32 per person with 3 dishes.Probably the best sushi I've had in Montreal. Super fresh and I love their combination of non traditiona..."
Santropol Cafe
3990 rue St-Urbain H2W 1T7
"The sandwiches are huge!! Kinda messy to eat but very very delicious. I had the “avenue du parc†and highly recommend. Service was friendly, bathroom was clean, and atmosphere was pleasant. They h..."
Delices Erable & Cie
84, St-Paul Street East H2Y 1G6
"If you love the maple syrup, this is the place to go. Good products, friendly staff. Definitely a sweet spot!"
Cuisines Prathet Thai
1235 Rue Guy H3H 2K5
"Been meaning to try this place and finally did for a friends birthday. And i am so happy we did. The service was great and anything that was missing they remedied quickly with kind prompt service. Foo..."
Pullman Wine Bar
3424 du Parc avenue H2X 2H5
"Great vibe and great food, consistently. Tapas style restaurant serving fresh local market ingredients. Oyster selection is amazing and super fresh. Other dishes are special and sofisticated.Great for..."
Bistro 1843
376 Cherrier Rue L`le-Bizard H9C 1E7
"Beautiful converted old home with old but elegant chairs and delicious comfort foods elevated by using fresh ingredients and home made everything (sauce, salad dressing, desserts...). The creme brulee..."
Tiradito
1076 Rue de Bleury H2Z 1N2
"Cannot rave highly enough of this place. It was our favourite meal of our whole trip. The atmosphere was amazing. Seating AROUND the kitchen and bar. The cocktails were lovely. The calamari was the be..."
Elio Pizzeria
351 Rue De Bellechasse H2S 1X1
"Delicious. The pizza was fresh, hot and you can tell was made with pride. The crust was perfectly thin and crispy. It's a great find!! A friend organized his birthday party there and everything went w..."
Bagatelle Bistro
4323 Ontario East H1V 1K5
"Service was excellent. It's a bring your own wine restaurant. The onion soup didn't reach my expectation but was still good. I really loved the mushrooms' risotto."
Pikolo Espresso Bar
3418B Avenue du Parc H2X 2H5
"This place is very cute. I had a flat white and a croissant—both very good. Although I have had better (of both) in the city. I could see myself sitting here to write (if I got a table upstairs) as..."
Anticafe Vieux-Port
406 Notre-Dame Est H2Y 1C8
"What a find! We ran into this place by luck. We were greated by one of the owners and made us feel at home. In fact that's the whole concept, a place for locals to visit and work in old port. A minim..."