An epicure in Montréal

See All Lists
As an amateur foodie in a different city, I had to give Montréal's frequently raved places a try. Here's the list of places my friends and I tried out.

 1. Au pied de cochon

536 Ave Duluth E
Montréal, QC H2L 1A9
Canada
(514) 281-1114

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

A fantastic dining experience throughout!

Went there on a Sunday evening without reservations.  Was a little hesitant that we would get a table, but we got there early enough (~6 PM) that we managed to get one.  The windows were all open, so the…More »

Was this review …?

 2. Le Cheval Blanc

809, rue Ontario Est
Montréal, QC H2L 1P1
Canada
(514) 522-0211

Categories: Nightlife, Breweries

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

Read a lot of good reviews about the beers here, so went there just for beer (no food).  The place looked pretty retro, made me think of a 50s diner.  The ambiance seemed laidback and relaxed, but there weren't too many people there.

We sampled 4…More »

Was this review …?

 3. Verses Sky

100 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z3
Canada
(514) 788-4000

Category: Lounges

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2009 First to Review

We read about this rooftop bar in Old Montreal, so we had to check it out.  Bar is above the Hotel Nelligan, and we went there on a Sunday afternoon for drinks.  Can't say much about the food but seemed like the patrons were mostly getting burgers?

More »

Was this review …?

 4. Le Fromentier

1375 Avenue Laurier Est
Montreal, QC H2J 1H6
Canada
(514) 527-3327

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  7/16/2009 First to Review

A great bakery selling common bread (i.e. baguettes and croissants) as well as specialty bread.  We got a chocolate croissant that was flaky and buttery with good chocolate inside (none of the dry kind), a berry danish that was just fresh and sweet,…More »

Was this review …?

 5. Restaurant Leméac

1045, Avenue Laurier Ouest
Montréal, QC H2V 2L1
Canada
(514) 270-0999

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  7/15/2009

Went there on a Saturday evening.  Made a reservation for 3 people @ 22:00 without a glitch.  The $22 menu after 22:00 is fantastic!  I got grilled calamari for appetizer, and it was certainly tasty and a good portion.  My friends had the gazpacho…More »

Was this review …?

 6. Dieu du Ciel

29 av Laurier Ouest
Montreal, QC H2T 2N2
Canada
(514) 490-9555

Category: Pubs

5.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

What a great way to pass a Saturday when it was downpouring.  The place is cute and very welcoming.  The bartender was very nice as well.

My friend heard amazing things about this microbrewery especially the péché mortel.  We honestly tried every beer…More »

Was this review …?

 7. Caffè Italia

6840, Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2S 3C7
Canada
(514) 495-0059

Categories: Italian, Cafes

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2009

Definitely a mom-and-pop kind of place.  Seems like it might be family run?  The guys behind the counter were friendly to the customers.  Very modest decor (some chairs and tables with a TV).  They sell a hodgepodge of Italian things from coffee to…More »

Was this review …?

 8. L'express

3927 Rue Saint Denis
Montreal, QC H2W 2M4
Canada
(514) 845-5333

Categories: French, Bars

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

My friend took me there for the first time 4.5 years ago, and I remember my experience there quite pleasant.  My friend had the foie gras, and it went very well with bread.

4.5 years later, I find myself back at L'Express again, and my 2nd experience…More »

Was this review …?

 9. Fairmount Bagel

74, avenue Fairmount Ouest
Montreal, QC H2T 2M2
Canada
(514) 272-0667

Category: Bagels

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

Very modest (and small!!!) place.  The lady at the counter was super-nice.  I got the sesame bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese.  It was great.  There is a hint of sweetness in these bagels that make them unique in Montreal.  There is also…More »

Was this review …?

 10. Aux Vivres

4631, boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal, QC H2T 1R2
Canada
(514) 842-3479

Category: Vegan

3.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

I'd give this place 3.5 stars if I can.  I'm not a vegetarian, but I love my vegetables enough that I am very happy when I see a vegan restaurant.

I got the tofu dragon bowl (tofu, daikon, shredded vegetable with brown rice).  I wish they'd mix the…More »

Was this review …?

 11. Restaurant Pho Viet

1663 Amherst Rue
Montreal, QC H2L 3L4
Canada
(514) 522-4116

Category: Vietnamese

2.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

We came here because we wanted to go to a BYOB (o "Apportez Votre Vin") restaurant in Montreal.  After hearing about Pho Viet, we decided to go give it a try.

The place is small and gives this homey ambience, which was a plus for me.  I got a combo of…More »

Was this review …?

 12. Le Cartet

106 McGill Rue
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E5
Canada
(514) 871-8887
4.0 star rating
  3/3/2009

Had brunch there.  Even though I've read mixed reviews about this place, my dining experience there was decent.  The waiter was nice and friendly.

I had cafe au lait avec lait de soya (pretty much a soy latte as it was made with expresso instead of…More »

Was this review …?

 13. Les Glaceurs

453 Rue Saint-Sulpice
Montreal, QC H2M 2T6
Canada
(514) 504-1469
3.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

We stumbled into this place by surprise.  Since my friends and I are cupcake fanatics, we had to stop here to give the cupcake a try.  We got the red velvet.

The frosting was indeed very tasty, but the cake was a tad on the dry side.  I'd give the…More »

Was this review …?

 14. Casa Del Popolo

4873, Boul Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2T 1R6
Canada
(514) 284-3804
4.0 star rating
  3/3/2009

We hung out there between a day's out and going to Nuit Blanche, and the place is great!  I love the ambience there: shabby tables and chairs, modest and old decor, and good music (Belle & Sebastian and Jose Gonzalez were played in the background…More »

Was this review …?

 15. Resto La Banquise

994, Rue Rachel Est
Montréal, QC H2J 2J3
Canada
(514) 525-2415

Category: Diners

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

Heard all about the poutine before coming to Montreal so had to try it.  After reading rave reviews about Banquise being the best for poutine, we gave it a try.

The service was sub par.  It took forever for us to order, and their menu was slightly…More »

Was this review …?

 16. Café Santropol

3990, Rue Saint-Urbain
Montreal, QC H2W 1T7
Canada
(514) 842-3110
4.0 star rating
  3/3/2009

We went during All-Nighter Festival (Nuit Blanche) this past weekend and made it to Santropol as one of our last stops.  Sadly, they only served hot chocolate, soups/chili, and cakes at that time, so we didn't get to try their renowned sandwiches.

We…More »

Was this review …?

 17. Schwartz's

3895 St-Laurent Blvd
Montreal, QC H2W 1X9
Canada
(514) 842-4813
4.0 star rating
  3/3/2009

Of course we had to stop there as this was one of the first 'raved' places in Montréal that I have read about.  We got there on a Sunday morning (~10:00), so it wasn't crowded yet.  We easily got a table without a hassle.

We got the smoked meat…More »

Was this review …?

 18. St-Viateur Bagel

263 rue St-Viateur Ouest
Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1
Canada
(514) 276-8044

Category: Bagels

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2009

It was cool to see the bagels in the making when I walked inside St. Viateur.  There was soooo many bagels...it was great!

I got their signature sesame bagel.  I was a little bummed that they don't spread cream cheese for you (have to get packaged…More »

Was this review …?

 19. Cocoa Locale

4807, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC H2V 4E7
Canada
(514) 271-7162
3.0 star rating
  3/2/2009 First to Review

We read blogs about this place being great for the cupcakes, so we made a pit stop to grab a couple.

Of course, going in there, we met the lady who makes the cupcake (aka the owner).  She's really cute with her bandanna and was friendly to us.  We got…More »

Was this review …?


Recently updated lists from Judy C.

Hail to the Chef(s)! (15)

Kudos to these wonderful places in the nation's capital.

A resident's guide to eating on the Upper East Side (21)

The good, the so-so, and the fugly eateries of UES circa 2010-2011

Exploring southwest Germany (11)

Happy to know that I can Yelp beyond the States and the UK, I'm marking down the places I've eaten during my stay in Germany

Getting grub in The Live Music Capital of the World (5)

One of my most fun long weekends: checking SXSW and eating

Visiting Providence (7)

Me: "So I've never been to Providence. What's there to do here?"
Friend: "We can do the following."

Here are the following.

Charms in Baltimore (23)

My favorite places to dine:

Pizzas: Iggie's, Joe Squared, Pub Dog, Kyro---
Ice cream/gelato: Pitango Gelato, Sylvan Beach Ice Cream---
Pastries: Bonaparte Breads---
Breakfast: Morning Edition, Greg's Bagels---
American: Peter's Inn, Henninger's Tavern, Woodberry Kitchen, Wine Market, Jack's Bistro---
Sandwich: Soup's On---
Mexican: Tortilleria Sinoloa---
Seafood: Bertha's (just for mussels though)---
Crab cake: Faidley---
Thai: Thai Arroy---
Vietnamese: Mekong Delta---
Middle Eastern: Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen---
"Exotic": The Helmand & Dukem---Have yet to decide on a favorite cafe, Chinese (I suspect that will never happen here), Italian, or Greek place.

Delights of New York City (11)

These are places in the city that I love (and have gone more than once).

Bienvenido a Miami (Beach and others) (16)

There's gotta be something else to do other than the beach!  My hits-and-misses during my numerous stays in Miami Beach (and Hollywood, FL as a side trip).

I left my heart in San Francisco (and Berkeley) (7)

I love San Francisco--not only for the city but also for its food.  Also, Berkeley is great as well.  These are a few places that I've gone this time while visiting for a long weekend.  Now I just have to find a way to get there for good...

A tourist's sample of Nova Scotian cuisine (9)

Here are the places we visited to capture the essence of Nova Scotia (mainly Halifax).

See all 17 lists »

"I wish I had an extra portable stomach, so I can eat all the time!"

Review votes:
459 Useful, 135 Funny, and 296 Cool

Location

New York, NY

Yelping Since

January 2009

Things I Love

my ipod, yoga, cupcakes, languages, silliness, being random, joking

Find Me In

good and cheap eateries

My Hometown

New York, NY

When I'm Not Yelping...

making new verbs like I'm 'iPod'ing

Why You Should Read My Reviews

because I eat a lot and yelp like there is no tomorrow!

My First Concert

Some Nickolodeon Festival (I was young...)

My Favourite Movie

too many to name just one!

My Last Meal On Earth

steamed shrimps...lots of it!