montreal restaurant suggestions?

For lunch - I always stop in to Schwartz's Deli for Montreal Smoked Meat. http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/

Be prepared though, there's always a long wait & line to get into the 'restaurant' side, it's very small. You can go into the takeout section, shorter & faster line and there are benches with stools along the back.

For something more formal, there are a lot of great restaurants in Montreal - but I suggest heading towards old Montreal and finding something there.

 

Bar B Barn!

 

Whenever we're in Montreal we always be sure to have dinner at Moishes Steakhouse.

 

Gents, a little piece of advice. It's difficult to find a bad restaurant in Montreal.
The choices are infinite, and can satisfy and pallet and wallet.
May I suggest that you check with the concierge (or front desk) of your hotel when you check in.
I am sure that they have pools of contacts and can set you up nicely.
IMO, places like Moishes, Joe Beef, Queue du Cheval and the likes, are overrated and overpriced.
There are many smaller places off the beaten path that are far less expensive and offer better fare.

 

Listen to this man, he knows his stuff

 

Any suggestions for an upscale place in old port for Italian?
My usual Saturday night place during race weekend was Bounanotte on St. Laurent street but I closed 2 months ago

 

For Italian I would recommend Bis on de la Montagne.

 

Here are a few.

Pizzaiolle. (there are a few locations around town, including Old Montreal)
https://pizzaiolle.com/en/

Ouzeri (in the Plateau district)
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g155032-d780877-Reviews-Ouzeri-Montreal_Quebec.html

Pizzeria Napoletana (Little Italy)
http://www.napoletana.com/#home

Pomodoro (Little Italy)
http://www.ristorantepomodoro.com/

Les 3 Brasseurs (locations all over the island)
https://www.les3brasseurs.ca/

These are places that I've been to and have enjoyed. Bear in mind that opinions are subjective.

 

According to the 159 reviews on their Facebook page, 5 stars.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/cuginipizzacafebeaconsfield/reviews/

They're in small a strip mall, in the West End, so parking will be fine and no unruly crowds.

 

I have dinner reservations for Belon. Formerly called Notkins. Same owner but new name.
I never been there.

 

Any reviews on Inferno in Litle Italy?

 

The ratings online seem to be favorable. The owner is the son of one of my clients, who also has been in the restaurant business for ages. I imagine he knows his trade. Parking might be an issue in that area.

It's hard to find a bad restaurant in Montreal....although not impossible. The problem is that many of them over-book during GP week and are not able to handle the volume.

 

Thanks B, looking forward to the Montreal F1 weekend

 

One of my childhood friends owns this place. I've been a few times and enjoyed it as well.

 

Been there often, be it during GP week or any other time. I recommend it.

 

Any reviews on Belon?

 

It's too bad Beufteque (spelling?) has closed, that was our go to when in Montreal. You would have a hard time finding a bad restaurant anywhere in Montreal.

 

Le Garde Manger
Old Montreal

 

Le Biftheque is still around The one in Saint-Laurent is gone, but there is one on the South Shore.

http://lebiftheque.com/

 

A good friend ate there and she loved it. And bear in mind...she is picky.