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Montreal Classics
La Banquise is one of Montreal Classics.

1. La Banquise

8.6
994, rue Rachel Est (entre de Boyer & du Parc-Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Poutine Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 444 tips and reviews
Else's is one of Montreal Classics.

2. Else's

8.4
156 rue Roy E. (coin De Bullion), Montréal, QC
Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 49 tips and reviews
Réservoir is one of Montreal Classics.

3. Réservoir

8.5
9 ave. Duluth Est (entre St-Laurent & St-Dominique), Montréal, QC
Brewery · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 80 tips and reviews
Lawrence is one of Montreal Classics.

4. Lawrence

8.5
9 Fairmount Est (coin Saint Laurent), Montréal, QC
Modern European Restaurant · Mile-End · 110 tips and reviews
La Sala Rossa is one of Montreal Classics.

5. La Sala Rossa

8.1
4848 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre Villeneuve & St-Joseph), Montréal, QC
Concert Hall · Mile-End · 20 tips and reviews
Nouveau Palais is one of Montreal Classics.

6. Nouveau Palais

7.7
281 rue Bernard (coin Ave. du Parc), Montréal, QC
Diner · Mile-End · 54 tips and reviews
Kazu is one of Montreal Classics.

7. Kazu

8.7
1862 rue Ste-Catherine O. (coin St-Marc), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 160 tips and reviews
Tri Express is one of Montreal Classics.

8. Tri Express

8.6
1650 av Laurier E (Marquette), Montréal, QC
Sushi Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 56 tips and reviews
Mamie Clafoutis is one of Montreal Classics.

9. Mamie Clafoutis

8.9
3660 rue Saint-Denis (coin Cherrier), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 65 tips and reviews
Burritoville is one of Montreal Classics.

10. Burritoville

2055B Rue Bishop (at Boul. de Maisonneuve O), Montréal, QC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 26 tips and reviews
Aux Vivres is one of Montreal Classics.

11. Aux Vivres

9.1
4631 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre Mont-Royal & Villeneuve), Montréal, QC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mile-End · 199 tips and reviews
Pushap is one of Montreal Classics.

12. Pushap

7.9
5195 Rue Paré (at Mountain Sights Ave.), Montréal, QC
Indian Restaurant · Snowdon · 38 tips and reviews
Brasserie T is one of Montreal Classics.

13. Brasserie T

1425 rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC
Brasserie · Ville-Marie · 58 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony stops in for drinks, headcheese, smoked sausage, pork salad, escargot & lobster. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Big in Japan is one of Montreal Classics.

14. Big in Japan

3723 boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Des Pins), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 119 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Open until 3 a.m., this is the “premiere service provider for drunk-ass chefs after work.” – Anthony Bourdain

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of Montreal Classics.

15. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.8
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 380 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Arguably one of the best places in Montreal for smoked meat, according to Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s The Layover.

Rôtisserie Romados is one of Montreal Classics.

16. Rôtisserie Romados

115 Rue Rachel Est (coin De Bullion), Montréal, QC
Portuguese Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 120 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A great bistro with dishes such as Portugese chicken. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Joe Beef is one of Montreal Classics.

17. Joe Beef

8.8
2491, rue Notre Dame Ouest (btwn Charlevoix & Vinet), Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Le Sud-Ouest · 129 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The menu changes daily – but Tony orders up clams, a double down, beef, chicken and duck. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel) is one of Montreal Classics.

18. St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel)

9.1
263 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (entre Jeanne-Mance & du Parc), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 156 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A great example of local-style bagels, which are hand rolled and wood fire baked! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Club Social is one of Montreal Classics.

19. Club Social

8.1
180 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (angle Esplanade), Montréal, QC
Café · Mile-End · 22 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This Bohemian café is complete with a hipster crowd. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Gibeau Orange Julep is one of Montreal Classics.

20. Gibeau Orange Julep

8.2
7700 boul. Décarie (coin Paré), Montréal, QC
Fast Food Restaurant · Snowdon · 71 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Quebec’s oldest drive-in is known for their orange julep (a secret recipe!) and car shows. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Café Olimpico is one of Montreal Classics.

21. Café Olimpico

9.2
124 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (coin Waverly), Montréal, QC
Café · Mile-End · 143 tips and reviews
Icehouse is one of Montreal Classics.

22. Icehouse

7.9
51 rue Roy Est (coin St-Dominique), Montréal, QC
Fried Chicken Joint · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 77 tips and reviews
Brit & Chips is one of Montreal Classics.

23. Brit & Chips

8.7
433 rue McGill (St-Maurice), Montréal, QC
Fish and Chips Shop · Vieux-Montréal · 106 tips and reviews
Au Pied de Cochon is one of Montreal Classics.

24. Au Pied de Cochon

8.7
536 Ave. Duluth Est. (at Ave. Duluth Est & Ave. de Chateaubriand), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 174 tips and reviews

Montreal State Of MindMontreal State Of Mind: Best Local Restaurant In Montreal

Wilensky's Light Lunch is one of Montreal Classics.

25. Wilensky's Light Lunch

8.2
34 ave. Fairmount Ouest (coin Clark), Montréal, QC
Deli · Mile-End · 34 tips and reviews

Line A.Line Atallah: Order the Wilensky Special + Half Sour Pickles and Vanilla Cream Soda

Comptoir 21 is one of Montreal Classics.

26. Comptoir 21

21 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC
Fish and Chips Shop · Mile-End · 55 tips and reviews

Montreal State Of MindMontreal State Of Mind: Best Fish & Chips in Montreal

Robin des Bois is one of Montreal Classics.

27. Robin des Bois

8.6
4653 boulevard St-Laurent (angle Villeneuve), Montréal, QC
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mile-End · 14 tips and reviews
Lola Rosa Café is one of Montreal Classics.

28. Lola Rosa Café

8.9
545 rue Milton (coin Lorne), Montréal, QC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 57 tips and reviews
La Binerie Mont-Royal is one of Montreal Classics.

29. La Binerie Mont-Royal

7.2
367, Av. Mont-Royal E (coin St-Denis), Montréal, QC
Diner · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 22 tips and reviews
Leméac is one of Montreal Classics.

30. Leméac

8.8
1045 Av. Laurier O (coin Durocher), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Outremont · 102 tips and reviews
Les Givrés is one of Montreal Classics.

31. Les Givrés

2730, rue Masson (3e Avenue), Montréal, QC
Ice Cream Parlor · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 26 tips and reviews
Olive et Gourmando is one of Montreal Classics.

32. Olive et Gourmando

9.3
351, rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Coin St-Pierre), Montréal, QC
Sandwich Spot · Vieux-Montréal · 308 tips and reviews
Café Santropol is one of Montreal Classics.

33. Café Santropol

8.9
3990 rue Saint-Urbain (coin Duluth), Montréal, QC
Café · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 101 tips and reviews
Qing Hua Dumpling is one of Montreal Classics.

34. Qing Hua Dumpling

1676 rue Lincoln (coin Saint-Mathieu), Montréal, QC
Dumpling Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 95 tips and reviews
Moishes is one of Montreal Classics.

35. Moishes

3961 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre Napoléon & Duluth), Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 49 tips and reviews
Le Gros Jambon Diner is one of Montreal Classics.

36. Le Gros Jambon Diner

286 Notre Dame West, Montreal, PQ
Diner · Vieux-Montréal · 43 tips and reviews
Café Pi is one of Montreal Classics.

37. Café Pi

4127 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre Rachel & Duluth), Montréal, QC
Café · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 11 tips and reviews