Diet

Tastes from around the globe!

Shezan Restaurant

If you enjoy Indian food, you will love this little restaurant! Don’t be discouraged by the minimalist decorations, you will be really impressed by their authentic dishes with flavorful sauces. My favorite is the butter chicken with naan bread to dip in the sauce!

Shezan Restaurant, 2051 St-Denis, Montreal. To make reservations or to order: 514-845-8867.

Le Milsa

At Le Milsa, you will get to try out traditional Brazilian grilled meats in a friendly and rustic atmosphere. I recommend you get the Turnstile which is 10 types of grilled meats that have been carefully chosen by their chefs, grilled on charcoal and will be served to you until you tell them to stop!

Le Milsa, 1445-A Bishop, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-985-0777.

Mythos

If you want to taste authentic Greek cuisine, head over to Mythos and let yourself be charmed by the intimate atmosphere and the exquisite scents. From Thursday to Saturday, an orchestra is there on site to let you discover traditional Greek music. Don’t hesitate to start dancing on the tables, they love it and you will too! Opa!

Mythos, 5318 du Parc, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-270-0235.

Peking Garden

A delicious Chinese restaurant that offers big plates for really good prices and where you will find the best Peking duck in Montreal. You also have to try their dumplings!

Peking Garden, 5339 Queen Mary, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-484-9139.

Daou Restaurant

Homemade Lebanese food at its best! I love to go there with my family and order their mixed meats that come with pita breads and Fatouche salad. I complete the experience with stuffed vine leaves and their good homemade humus!

Daou Restaurant, 519 Faillon east, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-276-8310.

Chez Doval

The best Portuguese grilled meats in Montreal! This little restaurant is super friendly and will offer you quality food, big quantities for good prices, all in an animated atmosphere! You will want to come back often!

Chez Doval, 150 Marie-Anne east, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-843-3390.

Nil Bleu

For the more adventurous who really want to explore little known exotic flavors, I suggest you visit this restaurant that offers fine Ethiopian cuisine. To really immerse yourself in the experience, try out their raw meat dishes. A true delight!

Nil Bleu, 3706 St-Denis, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-285-4628.

Au Pied de Cochon

Chef Martin Picard takes you on an adventure to taste typical high-end Quebec tastes! You must try their foie gras poutine or the duck in a can! Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong! From September 1st to October 15, you can even enjoy their special sugar shack menu!

Au Pied de Cochon, 536 Duluth east, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-281-1114.

Nippori

My favorite sushi restaurant where you will find a wide variety of sushi and other Japanese inspired dishes. Everything is made with fresh and quality ingredients. Don’t forget to check out their specialties, they are to die for!

Nippori, 7790 Sherbrooke, Montreal. To make reservations or to order: 514-355-2000.

Au Tarot

One of the first Montreal restaurants to offer North African specialties like couscous, tajine and pastilla. The owner is incredibly nice and you will love all these deliciously spicy dishes. Don’t forget to bring your own wine!

Au Tarot, 500 Marie-Anne east, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-849-6860.

Au Petit Resto

A friendly little restaurant with a loyal following who really appreciates its simplicity and its classic French dishes reinvented by the chef that will delight you! You can even bring your own wine!

Au Petit Resto, 4732 Papineau, Montreal. To make reservations: 514-598-7963.

La Banquise

La Banquise is THE restaurant for poutine in Montreal, offering you more than 28 types of poutines and even allowing you to create your own. They also offer delicious complete meals, beers from microbreweries and awesome breakfasts.

La Banquise, 994 Rachel east, Montréal. To make reservations: 514-525-2415.


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