Thalia's MTL Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
This Southwest neighbour hood is where some of the best restaurants and bars are and where the locals go. Everything along the Lachine Canal is scenic so whatever you do, you’ll enjoy the view!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southwest
This Southwest neighbour hood is where some of the best restaurants and bars are and where the locals go. Everything along the Lachine Canal is scenic so whatever you do, you’ll enjoy the view!
Voted the 11th coolest neighborhood in the world! With historic sites, great restaurants and even a beach, Verdun is fun!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Verdun
Voted the 11th coolest neighborhood in the world! With historic sites, great restaurants and even a beach, Verdun is fun!
You can’t come to Montreal without visiting Le Plateau. Occupied by many French people (from France), you’ll feel like you’re in a piece of Europe! The mountain, the streets, the homes, the restaurants - there’s a ton to do and see.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plateau Mont-Royal
You can’t come to Montreal without visiting Le Plateau. Occupied by many French people (from France), you’ll feel like you’re in a piece of Europe! The mountain, the streets, the homes, the restaurants - there’s a ton to do and see.
Best Brunch
If you want delicious brunch and are willing to wait (at some of these), get in line because these restos are worth it!
The cottage cheese pancakes are the absolute best and you can get a classic Montreal bagel and lox - along with a chocolate Babka and sprinkle cookie! Their food is amazing and the vibe is great.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthurs Nosh Bar
4621 Rue Notre Dame OThe cottage cheese pancakes are the absolute best and you can get a classic Montreal bagel and lox - along with a chocolate Babka and sprinkle cookie! Their food is amazing and the vibe is great.
Right across the street from my apartment! How convenient. There’s always a line so be prepared to walk 5 steps and wait, but you’ll have a huge variety of yummy brunch items like carrot cake pancakes, eggs Benedict, omelettes and even breakfast poutines!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant L'Avenue
3612 Rue Notre Dame ORight across the street from my apartment! How convenient. There’s always a line so be prepared to walk 5 steps and wait, but you’ll have a huge variety of yummy brunch items like carrot cake pancakes, eggs Benedict, omelettes and even breakfast poutines!
Some may be surprised to know that this classic local English pub serves up a ye olde British brunch that’s totally satisfying and different from your typical brunch spots. Note in advance their idea of bacon isn’t the crispy strips, but rather the big slab of meat kind!
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OSome may be surprised to know that this classic local English pub serves up a ye olde British brunch that’s totally satisfying and different from your typical brunch spots. Note in advance their idea of bacon isn’t the crispy strips, but rather the big slab of meat kind!
Food scene
In terms of brunch, it’s a close second to Arthur’s; their fluffy pancakes are also delicious! They offer some brunch faves like eggs Benedict and chicken & waffles.
For lunch or dinner, you must have their truffle pasta and/or foie gras burger.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OIn terms of brunch, it’s a close second to Arthur’s; their fluffy pancakes are also delicious! They offer some brunch faves like eggs Benedict and chicken & waffles.
For lunch or dinner, you must have their truffle pasta and/or foie gras burger.
From their fresh oysters to their famous lobster pasta, Joe Beef is a must! But be sure to reserve in advance and be aware it’s pricey (but worth it).
383 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OFrom their fresh oysters to their famous lobster pasta, Joe Beef is a must! But be sure to reserve in advance and be aware it’s pricey (but worth it).
Owned by Joe Beef/Liverpool House, this restaurant takes on a unique and delicious menu of items such as the smoked carrot eclair. You can’t make reservations but if you get there early enough, you’ll enjoy amazing wine and food!
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OOwned by Joe Beef/Liverpool House, this restaurant takes on a unique and delicious menu of items such as the smoked carrot eclair. You can’t make reservations but if you get there early enough, you’ll enjoy amazing wine and food!
Tasty pizza in a wood burning oven with other seasonal delicacies and a fine assortment of wine. Cool atmosphere, lowkey but fun.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Club Social P.S.
5090A Rue Notre Dame OTasty pizza in a wood burning oven with other seasonal delicacies and a fine assortment of wine. Cool atmosphere, lowkey but fun.
Best pizza in the area for a big NY style slice!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Adamo
4629 Rue Notre Dame OBest pizza in the area for a big NY style slice!
This is the new hotspot in the area! They make their own focaccia and pasta and are open for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches mostly for lunch and pasta & wine for a scrumptious dinner. Offering half portions of pasta too! Be prepared to wait a solid hour at dinner time, even during the week.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbarella
3833 Rue Saint-JacquesThis is the new hotspot in the area! They make their own focaccia and pasta and are open for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches mostly for lunch and pasta & wine for a scrumptious dinner. Offering half portions of pasta too! Be prepared to wait a solid hour at dinner time, even during the week.