I stopped by Wolf & Workman to catch up with some friends visiting from Italy over a few glasses of…read morewine during happy hour, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice for the evening. While I didn't have the chance to try any of the food, the service alone left a great impression! The staff was attentive, friendly, and always seemed to appear at just the right moment when our glasses were running low. Everything felt effortless throughout our time. The space itself is cute. They also have a lovely outdoor patio with cozy lighting and greenery making it a great spot to relax and enjoy good conversation. There was no wait when we arrived, and the entire experience was seamless. If you're looking for a place to enjoy wine, catch up with friends, Wolf & Workman is worth a visit.

5Hidden gem in Old Port Montreal…read more Wolf & Workman is truly a hidden gem in Old Port Montreal. Tucked away with a beautiful terrasse in the back, it's the kind of place you'd almost miss--but absolutely shouldn't. The service was fantastic from start to finish--attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. The food was equally impressive. Everything we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, with portions that are just right. The beef and mushroom tartare was a standout--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced--and the braised lamb cavatelli was simply outstanding. The lemon tiramisu for dessert was the best ive ever had. Overall, a fantastic experience. Can't wait to come back!

I was visiting the nearby Atwater market and couldn't resist stopping in for a pre-dinner snack…read moreafter having heard praise for its poutine. The space was completely empty around 6 PM -- this is a small, local greasy spoon that opens at 4 pm but really does most of its business in the late night/morning hours. The poutines are offered in five different sizes ranging from mini to familiale -- I got the mini ($8.50, tax included) and it was the perfect portion for one (particularly if pairing with another item), with just the right fries, sauce, and cheese curd ratios. This was actually my first time trying an Italian (bolognese) poutine and I loved it and may very well gravitate towards it again in the future. Traditional poutine gravies can be very hit or miss to me and often too salty, but I really enjoyed the acidity from the tomatoes and the rich, comforting flavors of the ground meat in the sauce. The fries were warm and tender, while the curds had both good flavor and texture. I'd asked for the sauce on the side because I meant to take this to the waterfront to enjoy, but stopped a few feet from the restaurant to sample at peak freshness, and ended up demolishing it there in the space of a couple of minutes (including every last drop of sauce). Cash only and not much to speak of in terms of service, but your order is prepared right in front of you and it was nice to watch the woman behind the counter carefully package my takeout order and layer the fried-to-order fries and curds. Essentially, this isn't the kind of gourmet poutine you'll see recommended on a bunch of travel blogs, but it is pure comfort food, and Restaurant AA delivers on all the aspects you'd want it to.

Classic MTL style greasy spoon diner. We came for a late night snack and we're not disappointed…read morewhatsoever. Had a loaded sub and sampled their hand cut fries. The owner mentioned he has been there since the early 1960's. Prices are inexpensive. One of a kind. Delicious!

I was in Montreal for a day to walk 100,000 steps, and 1 of the 4 food requirements I had for…read moremyself was poutine. I'd never had the French Canadian heart-attack-on-a-plate, and was a little nervous as it just looks like it has A LOT going on. I sludged into La Banquise dead sober at 4:11am, as this is a legendary spot that is open 24 hours. I sat down in a bustling no frills atmosphere and remembered my deep appreciation for a 24-hour diner. You see people for who they really are this early in the morning. A couple in front of me was in a heated argument about what "being exclusive" really meant, while two separate groups of 4 to my right were feeling no pain and enjoying a poutine night cap. There I was, sipping on my black coffee mentally prepping myself for the 45 mile (72 km) day I had in front of me. The dichotomy of life. I asked the server what the most popular item was, and he said La Scooby. This monstrosity consisted of fresh cut fries, cheese, gravy, ground beef, bacon, onions, fried pickles, and caesar dressing garlic sauce. I got the small ($12.40 usd), but this thing was a TANK. It was bigger than my head and I have a HUGE head. The large must be a family style portion or somethin. Upon first bite, it was damn good. I completely see the poutine appeal. Is it an ideal meal dead sober at 4:11am? No, absolutely not, but this is an S-tier hangover food. Also, if there is ever a day when I need some extra calories, it's on a 100k step day. All the staff was so welcoming, and surprisingly chipper this early in the morning. SHOUTOUT TO LA BANQUISE! THANK YOU FOR FUELING THE JOURNEY! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Not accessible. I had a very hard time moving around the restaurant with my crutches, especially…read morewith the stairs. I took my niece from New York City here because La Banquise is supposed to be the "must try" poutine spot in Montreal. We had a great night overall: soccer game, drinks at Mellon Brasserie (none of us were drunk; my wife was 100% sober). Everything was fun and chill. But La Banquise completely ruined the end of that trip, and I'm not okay with letting this go. We paid for the food and service. But it doesn't matter if you pay $1 or $100: at the end of the day, we were customers, and we deserved to be treated with respect. We waited for our Uber outside. It was cold, and I'm on crutches, so my injuries hurt badly in the cold. After waiting outside for a long time with the Uber not showing up, we went back inside to wait near the door, in the corner, not blocking anyone. The staff at the door immediately came in and started rudely and aggressively kicking us out. He refused to speak English with me after I clearly said, "I don't speak French, so talk to me in English." He kept talking French and was rude to my wife, my niece, and me. He told the waitress in French that we were "blocking the way," which was 100% false. (My wife speaks French) We were just standing near the entrance, waiting for a few minutes, trying to get out of the cold. When I went to the cashier and explained, "This guy is kicking me out. I just paid for my meal. But it doesn't matter if you pay $1 or $100: you're still a customer, and you shouldn't be kicked out and treated like trash just because you're waiting for your Uber on crutches. I'm on crutches, it's cold, and my Uber isn't here yet," they called a waitress who also started telling us to leave instead of helping. She didn't try to find a solution; she just said, "No, no, leave, leave." This is not just bad service. This is disgusting, disrespectful treatment of a paying customer with a mobility issue. My niece, who had a blast all night, ended the trip saying, "What the f....? You bring me here and they treat us like this?" She now has a bad impression of Montreal because of this place. My niece is from New York City, and she's also posting her own review. That review will be seen by people in New York and by tourists looking for recommendations. If you treat tourists like this, you're not just ruining one night, you're ruining the image of the whole city. Montreal is supposed to be a welcoming city for tourists and people looking to have fun and be treated with respect. La Banquise failed that completely. The food was okay, but the experience was terrible because of how we were treated. This is unacceptable. You should be ashamed of how you handled this.

The restaurant looks amazing and feels special when you walk in. Food quality is good but not…read moreoutstanding, and the noise level can get quite high in the evening.

Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

No calamari No kimchi…read more No salmon Fiance burger with poutine upgrade. Not much of a description of house burger other than made of veggies and nuts by staff, but tasted great and held its shape. It was quite a mouthful especially with onion ring. Bacon was tasty but got lost in the burger. Wolfed down the burger and poutine. Never had vegan poutine but it hit the spot. Just wished for more cheese curd. Satisfied by burger itch Cookies and cream milk shake. Shake is outstanding. Staff on lunch break. Super young staff all around, kudos. Too sunny and warm to eat outside English menu on flip side Large business party and tables full when I arrived but still seating available. Quaint establishment. AC in the dining area but not downstairs rest rooms.

The restaurant is nicely designed and decorated. There was plenty of seating and it was clean…read moreinside. Service was great! The staff was attentive and timely. Food was great as well! I ordered the pulled "pork" sandwich, and the mushrooms and creamy barbecue sauce were delicious! Also upgraded my side to poutine, and good lord was it a lot of food. But so so so good! I got a few desserts to go as well. The blueberry cheesecake muffin was a miss, way to dry, I didn't enjoy it. But the chocolate chip cookie? Yes, please. Next time I'll take two. Overall a great place for quality vegan food at a decent price.

Pooh, Marie and I had our New Year's Eve supper here last night…read more We started off with drinks. Pooh and I had their signature Margarita and Marie had their Long Island Iced Tea. Pooh and I loved our drinks but for the price there should have been more alcohol and less ice. Marie wasn't crazy about her drink. She thought it was more like a cherry juice drink We shared the Calamari platter which was piping hot and had a delicious dipping sauce which Marie kept for her fries. For our main meal I ordered their Fried Chicken Salad. Pooh ordered Apollo à la Brasa, and Marie had Lobster Roll with fries and salad. I liked my salad but since it was "fried chicken " I thought the chicken would be hot. It was just warm so the skin wasn't crispy; more loose like sagging skin. Pooh loved his dish but it was a tad salty and greasy. Marie loved everything. Each of us had a Brazilian coffee which was delicious. After we shared an order of their Beignets. These beignets were huge and came with two dipping sauces: caramel and whipped Nutella. They were heavenly Service was fast and friendly and the ambiance was lively - great music too We would definitely return. I will try a different dish.

Another good visit to Deville, this time for breakfast, and boy is it a breakfast. There's so many…read moreplaces you can go for breakfast in the area, but Deville is fun, with great music, a unique atmosphere, and fairly friendly staff. It's quite busy with the brunch crowd, but not like dinner hours. We had delicious drinks, clearly huge servings of great food, and a nice time just hanging out. We didn't feel rushed and got to just enjoy one another's company. It is tight seating admittedly, and not super comfy, but I'll take it for the yummy food. Will be back for breakfast.

best restaurant / poutine / healthy / fresh / inexpensive burger / pita / has everything / diner /…read morefast food place in Montreal. The pita authetique is my go-to -- has the best most delicious, light, and creamy tzatziki sauce and delicious meat. The Pitarifque poutine is very yummy as well. A large is definitely LARGE and worth it especially if you're hungry. The gravy and fries are top notch. The deluxe burger all dressed is a Montreal staple! Comes with bacon, cheese, lettuce tomatoes, mayo, mustard, onion, insanely yummy spicy peppers, and 1/2 pound or so of fresh ground beef patties. They also have beer on tap -- IPA or lager -- small one is only $3.50! I pretty much eat here every week after or before the gym -- way better food and prices than patiti patata across the street IMO, although don't get me wrong, that place is also very good too.

We stopped in out of famine and too tired to walk. Turned out to be a very good find. Tiny dining…read moreroom with seating around the window. We ordered chicken pitas combs. Love their fries. Good old hand cut fresh potatoes. The pitas were very tasty. Soft fresh bread with crispy lettuce and savoury chicken. Not too much garlic sauce. Excellent food. My buddy had a burger. He was pleased with the size and quality. Counter service but speedy prep. Enjoy

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time since I love anything to do with cheese and…read morepasta! We came on a Saturday around 2pm and the place was totally empty. I actually thought it was closed but there was a sign on the door to come through another entrance. This restaurant seems to share the same kitchen and space as a Greek restaurant. The space is modern and clean, mix of high table chairs, bar stools and banquets. The menu offerings are perfect for what you would expect from a restaurant that specializes in mac and cheese. There are many choices along with burgers and sandwiches as well. We got to try a philly mac and cheese, the 4 cheese macaroni and a burger- Everything was delicious and fairly priced. The regular mac and cheese is very creamy and mild, I would have liked something with slightly sharper cheddar but it was still a treat and very decadent. I would recommend this place for a quiet lunch if you happen to be in the neigborhood. If you are driving before of limited parking, and it is metered. Next time we will try Poutineville which is by the same owners and right next door:)

OMG that's just simply one of the best place I ever too I went there for dinner with my dad I too a…read moregrilled cheese with mac'n cheese fried and a tequila sunrise everything was delicious but they put a little bit too much red syrup in their Tequila Sunrise in my opinion but that's just a little deatil my dad took a meat lover pizza and reallyl oved it too I definitely 100% recommend this amazing and fabulous charming place

Went for takeout. Chicken was excellent. Pieces were large. Spaghetti was delightful and sauce was…read moredistinctively sweet. It was worth the trip.

This is a little hole in the wall with a big following. It's very tight so there's not actually any…read moreseating, so more likely than not you'll be doing take out. Even though it's essentially take out, the folks working there are super nice and very quick. They have clear time expectations laid out for how quickly the chicken fries. This food is definitely comfort food for Filipino people. They had barbecue skewers as well (unfortunately we couldn't try as they ran out). The fried chicken was good! It was definitely fresh, but if we didn't have to walk home I know the crispiness would have been out of this world. The spaghetti was also good; but a bit too sweet (and this is from someone who's used to Filipino spaghetti). Prices are very affordable and you get a lot of food for your money. Overall, a great Filipino spot! We will be back!

Amazing fine cuisine restaurant. Don't let yourself fool by the word "pub" We had a work Christmas…read morediner there and every single plate was a delectable pleasure. To discover!!!