Savour French cuisine in Montreal
Embark on a little trip to France without boarding a plane. Whether you're looking for a French beer, a money-saving BYOB bistro, or a proper Paris-style splurge, Montréal is THE place to eat fantastic French food if you can’t get to the other side of the Atlantic.
Tandem Restaurant
618 RTE MARIE-VICTORIN, VERCHÈRES, QC J0L 2R0Located in the Petite-Patrie borough, Tandem is a true neighbourhood restaurant, where guests can relax in the warm, intimate ambiance. Guests can bring their own wine to accompany the fine dishes crafted in the French tradition, that can be ordered either as a table d’hôte or as a tasting menu. A lovely patio enables diners to sit outside on warm summer evenings.
Vertige
540, ave Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2L 1A9Featuring a tasting menu and a table d'hôte, Restaurant Vertige treats guests to gourmet cuisine at truly affordable prices. Homage is paid to local products such as foie gras, rack of veal, sweetbreads, bouillabaisse and risotto.
RENOIR Restaurant
1155 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 2N3The restaurant features fresh seasonal and local ingredients and a menu prepared by chef Olivier Perret. De-light menus offer three healthy courses, each less than 500 calories. Sunday brunch is buffet-style. An outdoor patio enhances summertime dining.
Plein Sud
222, av du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1P3Plein Sud welcomes guests with the flavours of southern France. Signature dishes include Corsican sautéed veal and braised lamb shank with rosemary. The atmosphere is casual, typical of the region, a warm décor with accompanying Corsican music and lounge sounds.
Pastaga
6389, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C3Chef Martin Juneau offers signature dishes including a pork belly in a brown sugar glaze atop a parsnip pancake. The venue focuses on local products and offers a wine list comprising mainly organic vintages.
La Maison Du Magret
102 rue Saint-Antoine O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1J6Located in the vault area of a former bank, La Maison du Magret is a fine blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Serving up delights from southwestern France, the restaurant offers specialties including foie gras and roasted duck breast. The wine list includes private imports.
Alexandre et fils
1454, rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 1S8Alexandre's French brasserie cuisine treats its guests to sauerkraut, cassoulet, confit, foie gras, broiled meat and fresh fish from the market, all served in a convivial Parisian atmosphere. Upstairs, a British pub offers the choice of 12 tap imported beers.
