Best Restaurants in Montreal
This list highlights the best restaurants in Montreal based on Google ratings and review counts from October 2026. It covers a range of cuisines, from Indian and vegan to burgers and Malagasy. Most restaurants are in the inexpensive price category, with Le Plateau-Mont-Royal being the most common neighbourhood. The ratings are exceptionally high, with 12 places at 4.9 stars or above and the rest at 4.8, all from over 300 reviews. The selection includes spots across many boroughs, including Côte-Des-Neiges, Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. While most are budget-friendly, a few like Auberge du Dragon Rouge and Restaurant Hélicoptère are in the expensive category. This ensures a mix of well-established favourites and highly-rated newer entries, all currently open for business.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TULA - Les repas végétaliens équilibrés | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,492 | $ |
| 2 | Mekan & Beyond- Burger Authentique | Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,395 | $ |
| 3 | Masakali Indian Cuisine | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 6,090 | $ |
| 4 | Auberge du Dragon Rouge | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 5,967 | $$$ |
| 5 | Poulet Rouge | Boucherville | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 964 | $ |
| 6 | Rendez-vous Bistro - Indian Cuisine Redefined | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,226 | $ |
| 7 | 325 F | Cuisine de Madagascar | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 851 | $ |
| 8 | Le Petit Wellington | Verdun | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 825 | $ |
| 9 | Mai Xiang Dumpling Mont-Royal | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,701 | $ |
| 10 | Gueuleton Montréal | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 5 | 488 | $$ |
| 11 | Original Mandi | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 718 | $ |
| 12 | Rose Ross Restaurant | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 716 | $$ |
| 13 | Everest Momo | Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,289 | $$ |
| 14 | Restaurant Hélicoptère | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,266 | $$$ |
| 15 | Bistro Le Cerf-Volant | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 674 | $ |
| 16 | Baba Shawarma | Saint-Hubert | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 669 | $ |
| 17 | Restaurant La Toile | Southwest | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 648 | $ |
| 18 | Terracotta Restaurant | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,159 | $ |
| 19 | PREZZE MOLLO | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 623 | $ |
| 20 | Pokai | Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 622 | $ |
TULA - Les repas végétaliens équilibrés
Tula is an inexpensive vegan restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.9 from 2492 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner daily, with a break in the afternoon. Reviewers often mention its Indian food, including thali, butter chicken, and jackfruit biryani.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-15:30, 17:00-21:00
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 11:30-15:30, 17:00-21:00
Mekan & Beyond- Burger Authentique
Mekan & Beyond is an inexpensive burger restaurant in Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, with a 4.9 rating from 1395 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and offers outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention poutine, halal options, shakshuka, and homemade desserts.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Masakali Indian Cuisine
Masakali Indian Cuisine is an inexpensive restaurant in Ville-Marie, rated 4.8 from 6090 reviews. It is open daily from 11:30 to 23:00. Reviewers often mention polite staff, butter chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Auberge du Dragon Rouge
Auberge du Dragon Rouge is an expensive restaurant in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, rated 4.8 from 5967 reviews. It has a medieval theme with live music and a fireplace. Reviewers often mention the troubadour, dragon's blood drink, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00
Poulet Rouge
Poulet Rouge is an inexpensive restaurant in Boucherville, rated 4.9 from 964 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00 and has wheelchair accessible seating. Reviewers often mention its red chicken bowls, welcoming staff, and fresh food.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Rendez-vous Bistro - Indian Cuisine Redefined
Rendez-vous Bistro is an inexpensive Indian restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.8 from 2226 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and offers outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention dishes like paan kulfi, dahi ke kebab, and laal maas.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:30
- Tue 12:00-22:30
- Wed 12:00-22:30
- Thu 12:00-22:30
- Fri 12:00-22:30
- Sat 12:00-22:30
325 F | Cuisine de Madagascar
It serves Malagasy cuisine and is closed on Mondays. Reviewers often mention smoked pork, sambos, soursop, and ravitoto.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-15:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30
- Sat 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30
Le Petit Wellington
Le Petit Wellington is an inexpensive restaurant in Verdun, rated 4.9 from 825 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00 and serves popular breakfast. Reviewers often mention smash burgers, poutine, and complimentary soup.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Mai Xiang Dumpling Mont-Royal
Mai Xiang Dumpling Mont-Royal is an inexpensive restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.8 from 1701 reviews. It is open daily, with slightly later hours on weekends. Reviewers often mention dumplings, General Tao chicken, and cucumber salad.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:30
- Sat 11:00-22:30
Gueuleton Montréal
Gueuleton Montréal is a moderate-price restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated a perfect 5.0 from 488 reviews. It is closed Sunday and Monday, opening for lunch from Thursday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its wine cellar, duck, and beef rib.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:30-21:30
- Wed 17:30-21:30
- Thu 12:00-14:00, 17:30-21:30
- Fri 12:00-14:00, 17:30-21:30
- Sat 12:00-14:00, 17:30-21:30
Original Mandi
Original Mandi is an inexpensive restaurant in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, rated 4.9 from 718 reviews. It is open daily from noon to 23:00 and is wheelchair accessible. Reviewers often mention shawarma, mandi, and lamb mandi.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Rose Ross Restaurant
Rose Ross Restaurant is a moderate-price restaurant in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, rated 4.9 from 716 reviews. It is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its wine list, wine pairing, gnocchi, and 4-course menu.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:30-22:00
- Wed 17:30-22:00
- Thu 17:30-22:00
- Fri 17:30-22:00
- Sat 17:30-22:00
Everest Momo
Everest Momo is a moderate-price restaurant in Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, rated 4.8 from 1289 reviews. It serves Nepali food and is open daily. Reviewers often mention momos, chowmein, thukpa, and tandoori momos.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 16:00-22:00
- Tue 16:00-22:00
- Wed 16:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Restaurant Hélicoptère
Restaurant Hélicoptère is an expensive restaurant in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, rated 4.8 from 1266 reviews. It is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and has outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention its tasting menu, wine pairing, and beef tartare.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:30-22:00
- Wed 17:30-22:00
- Thu 17:30-22:00
- Fri 17:30-22:00
- Sat 17:30-22:00
Bistro Le Cerf-Volant
Bistro Le Cerf-Volant is an inexpensive restaurant in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, rated 4.9 from 674 reviews. It is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention its bring your own wine policy, perogies, and flank steak.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:30-22:00
- Wed 17:30-22:00
- Thu 17:30-22:00
- Fri 17:30-22:00
- Sat 17:30-22:00
Baba Shawarma
Baba Shawarma is an inexpensive restaurant in Saint-Hubert, rated 4.9 from 669 reviews. It is open daily with varying hours and has wheelchair accessible parking. Reviewers often mention shawarma, shish tawook, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:30
- Mon 11:00-20:30
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Restaurant La Toile
Restaurant La Toile is an inexpensive restaurant in Southwest, rated 4.9 from 648 reviews. It is closed Sunday and Monday, with lunch service on Thursday and Friday. Reviewers often mention meatballs, affordability, and tiramisu.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:30
- Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Terracotta Restaurant
Terracotta Restaurant is an inexpensive restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.8 from 1159 reviews. It serves Tunisian food and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reviewers often mention presentation, gargoulette, ojja, and live music.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-21:30
- Thu 17:00-21:30
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
PREZZE MOLLO
PREZZE MOLLO is an inexpensive restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, rated 4.9 from 623 reviews. It serves Italian cuisine and is closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers often mention beef tartare, focaccia, crudo, and cacio e pepe.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Pokai
Pokai is an inexpensive restaurant in Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, rated 4.9 from 622 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner but closed on Sundays. Reviewers often mention poke bowls, banh mi, fresh ingredients, and the friendly owner.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-19:00
- Tue 11:00-19:00
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
- Fri 11:00-19:00
- Sat 12:00-19:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many places are closed one or two days a week, often on Mondays.
- Most restaurants are inexpensive, but a few like Auberge du Dragon Rouge are in the expensive category.
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has the highest concentration of restaurants on this list.
- Many spots offer takeout, delivery, or outdoor seating, as noted in their features.
- Several restaurants, like Gueuleton Montréal, are only open for dinner on specific nights.
- For popular lunch spots like Mai Xiang Dumpling, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews do not rank disproportionately high. To ensure reliability, only restaurants with at least 300 Google reviews were considered. Furthermore, only establishments that were open at the time of research are included. The final ranking reflects a balance of high scores and substantial review volume across all price levels.
Questions about restaurants in Montreal
Which neighbourhood has the most restaurants on this list?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has the most entries, with eight restaurants including Tula, Rendez-vous Bistro, and Terracotta Restaurant. Other well-represented areas are Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce and Ahuntsic-Cartierville. The list covers a wide geographic range across Montreal's boroughs, from Verdun to Boucherville. This provides options for diners in many different parts of the city.
Are these restaurants good for vegetarians or vegans?
Yes, several restaurants cater to these diets. Tula is a fully vegan restaurant focusing on Indian food. Many Indian restaurants like Masakali and Rendez-vous Bistro have extensive vegetarian options. Always check the specific menu for the latest offerings.
How were the ratings calculated?
The ratings are the Google star ratings from October 2026. The list uses a weighted score that considers both the star rating and the number of reviews. This prevents a place with a perfect score but only a few reviews from ranking above a place with a slightly lower score but thousands of reviews. All places have at least 300 reviews, with Masakali having the most at 6090.
Do I need to make reservations?
The facts do not specify reservation policies. However, given the high ratings and popularity, it is wise to check directly with the restaurant, especially for dinner-only spots like Restaurant Hélicoptère or Rose Ross. Many offer onsite services, which typically include dine-in. Places with notable features like live music may also be busier, so planning ahead is recommended.
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