42 Best Bistros in Montreal

“Merveilleuse soirée hier avec un service aux petits oignons, une ambiance à la fois cozy et festive avec un choix intéressant en matière de vins. Un menu dégustation généreux pour seulement 75 $, c’est très très raisonnable. Coup de cœur pour le tartare! J’y retournerai sans hésiter.“

“Hier au Bungalow, nous avons adoré notre expérience! Des plats savoureux 😋 un service vraiment nice (allô Francis!) et du bon vin ayant des prix abordables. Merci la gang, grâce à MTL à table, on vous a découvert et on va revenir :)“

“Staff was super great, we had an amazing waiter. He picked out our meal and explained every dish. The food was amazing! We will definitely be going back! Atmosphere, 4 cause it was crazy hot inside and they dont have air-conditioning, it was mentioned to us when we made the booking. There was a fan in the back but it didn't reach my seat.“

“Best Haitian restaurant in town“

“Très belle ambiance, les plats sont délicieux et authentiques, fait avec des produits frais et locaux! Très bon service, très chaleureux accueil et les portions sont généreuses. On a eu une excellente soirée!“

“Amazing food, atmosphere and service.“

“Amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The service was excellent, and everything was well organized. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and a wonderful dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back!“

“Superbe accueil et produits frais 😍“

“L’excellent service est rare de nos jours. Aujourd’hui je l’ai trouvé. Au Bloomfield aujourd’hui, le serveur ainsi que la gérante ont été au-delà de mes attentes et celui de notre groupe de 6. Sans même que j’ai demandé quoi que ce soit, ils se sont assurés de notre satisfaction. Oui je retournerai à votre resto, et oui je le recommanderai. Merci de votre service et d’avoir visé l’excellence.“

“Went for brunch with a big group on a Sunday. Loved the menu and the drinks! The service was attentive and fast.

Easy to find parking
Bathroom amenities fit for small children - and appreciate the kids menu!

They offer an elevated brunch experience in a local neighborhood spot and i would totally come back“

“Meilleure pâtisserie française à Montréal 🥰“

“Belle terrasse face au Parc Molson“

“La comida exquisita una de las mejores que e comido“

“Super rapport qualité prix. Excellent service et ambiance agréable!“

“I had a great time here, the place is next to a street but not very busy, at least while I was there, good vibe to spend an afternoon sipping any drink. Food was nothing memorable, had a salad & sandwich (sorry no pics) that were very bland, dessert and tea were actually very good!. I will still go back but not for food 🙃“

“(Translated by Google) The bistro is in good hands with Annie and Gérard! You are going to be spoiled with homemade food made with love and skill, all at very reasonable prices that keep you coming back! They made me try the new ones and everything is really delicious ^^(Original)Le bistro est entre de bonnes mains avec Annie et Gérard! Vous allez être gâtés avec de la nourriture faite maison avec amour et talent, le tout à des prix très raisonnables qui vous permettent de revenir! On m’a fait essayer les nouveautés et tout est vraiment délicieux ^^“

“The food here is delicious, the portions are big, and the service is super fast! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the vibe is cute and romantic. They even helped me charge my phone, which totally saved me because I was heading to the cathedral light show right after. I don't have any pictures to share since my phone was charging the whole time, but I highly recommend this place.“

“Great staff awesome food and memorable events. Good for all occasions the bistro is one of my favourites on the island of montreal“

“Excellent experience at Le Polisson. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere and location were both 5-star. The shrimp cocktail, cauliflower with dip, hamburger, chicken salad, and ricotta tortellini were all delicious and well prepared. The desserts were also exceptional. A great restaurant that I highly recommend!“

“A lovely terrace for enjoying a good coffee and a simple morning breakfast. Unpretentious decor and friendly service.
The Parisian soft-boiled eggs were cooked to perfection with jammy yolks, ideal for dipping toasted bread fingers into.“

“Very cozy little place. Excellent staff. Really good food for the price. Does not break the bank and gives you a lovely bistro vibes. Music is not too loud and the decor is super homely.

Cannot stress what a bargain this place is.“

“A hole in the wall restaurant that you walk downstairs for a great Asian theme decor. Do not confuse this restaurant (which is on St-Catherine) with the one on Boulevard St-Laurent which serves mainly dumplings. Food was really good and the drinks were really tasty.“

“We be loved our dinner at Darna! The food and service were both outstanding. We did the Thursday tasting menu and every dish was superb. Visiting from Ottawa and San Diego and could not have picked a better spot to finish our Montreal sojourn. Thank you to the kitchen and service staff for a wonderful evening.“

“I have been passing by the place for 2 years, always telling myself I should try it out. I did today and they have hands down the best smoothies of the area, not too sweet, fresh, flavorful. My wife, daughter and myself loved our drinks. The elderly man at the counter was very kind and we had a lovely conversation.

I regret not going two years ago, I would have been a regular by now :)“

“Even though they were short on staff, Callum did an exceptional effort to make all customers happy and get served as soon as possible. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend rhis place. Thanks Callum for making it a great enjoyable time for us“

“We were there last week
The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the beef combo and the pork combo, and both were very tasty. The service was excellent, the owner was very friendly, and the soup was amazing — especially the original soup. Overall, this place definitely deserves 5 stars!“

“Mon nouveau restaurant préféré au Québec.Plats de qualités et frais ,ainsi service exceptionnel.“

“Thank you for this amazing last minute dinner meal I picked up for my family. The soup of the day was absolutely delicious and fresh. The chopped salad was amazing. The tuna, shrimp, beef and chicken tacos were very tasty. The portions are generous and reasonably priced for quality food! I will definitely be returning.“

“A place to visit, mostly especially when you are looking for something different. Security, hospitality, welcoming, clean toilet I mentioned the few. All varieties of drinks at moderate prices and all kinds of music at each given period. Beautiful humble and sexy servants who respond positively to customers with smiles. I enjoyed Kilimanjaro.“

“(Translated by Google) I really recommend the prices are cheaper than 80% of other tobacconists only downside their opening hours otherwise impeccable I recommend(Original)Je conseille vraiment les prix sont moins cher que 80% des autres tabagies seul bémol leur heure d’ouverture sinon impeccables je conseille“

“Alberto is an AMAZING cook. (I strongly recommend the fried calamari). The service is excellent and the atmosphere is like no other.“

“I like to go for shaping at Marche central!“

“D’excellents chocolats chauds et à manger 😋 Les crêpes et galettes sont un régal. Il y a même des crèmes glacées 🍧 Pleins de plaisirs gustatifs.“

“Vraiment passé un bon moment. Service efficace et chaleureux et repas super bon! Pleins de beaux légumes bien apprêtés, la morue salsa de mangue délicieuse. Potage carottes et orange merveilleux. À refaire.“

“I came to Manga Bistro two times before. When I went a year ago in March 2025, I didn't have such a good experience, but the last experience there was way better.

As a vegetarian, they have a few options for vegetarian rolls like cucumer, avocado, sweet potato and mango. They also have a lot of fried dessert options which are vegetarian friendly. There is usually a wait so it's recommended to book a reservation in advance. There's only an all-you-can-eat menu, not a separate menu which kind of sucks as a vegetarian because you're paying $50 total to eat limited variations of sushi whereas I've been to other sushi restaurants that have more vegetarian options along with sauce options served on the side ask for a lesser price.

Overall, the quality of food was good, the food was fresh and served quickly after each order. The restaurant was aesthetically appealing and there was a decent amount of food options.“

“The breads, sandwiches and pastries are made fresh every single day and they are absolutely delicious. This bakery has a nice terrace where we can sit an enjoy a morning cup of coffee. A must visit!“

“Great atmosphere, good food, excellent service“

“I've only been here on a weekend, so I got the club experience. Seems like they operate more like a restaurant other times. So they don't have a real dancefloor but the place is spacious enough to allow room for dancing. The lighting was great, music was pretty good too. Fun crowd. They have a great selection of whiskies, particularly bourbons if you have the dollars to spend.“

“bouffe excellente, présentation magnifique, ambiance chaleureuse, service impeccable... j'y retourne c'est sûr“

“Traditional French cuisine, like what you would find in a brasserie in Paris … with top quality ingredients, and great staff“