TOP 10 restaurants in Montreal: a review-based pick 2026

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    Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

    At a glance

    # Place Score Reviews Stands out for
    1 Modavie ⭐ 9.1 7 956 Editors' pick
    2 Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse ⭐ 9.1 7 487
    3 Bar George ⭐ 9.1 4 582
    4 Damas ⭐ 9.5 4 204 People's favorite
    5 Gaspar Brasserie Française ⭐ 9.1 4 104
    6 Jardin Nelson ⭐ 8.9 3 901
    7 Monarque ⭐ 9.3 2 360
    8 Ferreira Café ⭐ 9.3 2 261
    9 Le Pois Penché ⭐ 9.1 2 108
    10 Dinette Marcella ⭐ 9.3 1 995

    Highlights

    Full ranking

    1. Modavie · ⭐ 9.1

    (7956 reviews)


    Modavie — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Y6, Канада

    Modavie — jazz and French-Mediterranean cuisine in Old MontrealAn atmospheric restaurant in the heart of the Old Town (4.5 over nearly 8,000…

    «The restaurant has 3 sections, once you enter there is a beautiful curved bar and seating…»

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    2. Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.1

    (7487 reviews)


    Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    1116 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC H3B 1H5, Канада

    Cuisine: Steak & grill

    Reuben's — legendary smoked meat downtownA Montreal deli institution (4.5 over 7,000+ reviews): signature smoked meat, huge sandwiches and s…

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    3. Bar George · ⭐ 9.1

    (4582 reviews)


    Bar George — Restaurant
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    Le Mount Stephen, 1440 Rue Drummond, Montréal, QC H3G 1V9, Канада

    Bar George — British cuisine in the Mount Stephen mansionAn elegant restaurant in a historic mansion (4.5): modern British cooking in lavish…

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    4. Damas · ⭐ 9.5

    (4204 reviews)


    Damas — Restaurant
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    1209 Av. Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 3S5, Канада

    Damas — refined Syrian cuisine in OutremontOne of Montreal's best-known restaurants (4.7), which lifted Middle Eastern cooking to fine-dinin…

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    5. Gaspar Brasserie Française · ⭐ 9.1

    (4104 reviews)


    Gaspar Brasserie Française — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    89 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1J1, Канада

    Gaspar — a French brasserie in Old MontrealA cosy French brasserie (4.5) with a classic menu and a warm atmosphere in the historic district.…

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    6. Jardin Nelson · ⭐ 8.9

    (3901 reviews)


    Jardin Nelson — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    407 Pl. Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC H2Y 1G9, Канада

    Jardin Nelson — a garden terrace and jazz in Old MontrealA cult spot on Place Jacques-Cartier (4.4) with a famous green garden terrace and l…

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    7. Monarque · ⭐ 9.3

    (2360 reviews)


    Monarque — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1, Канада

    Monarque — refined French cuisine by the Pellerin brothersAn elegant downtown restaurant with two formats: a lively brasserie up front and a…

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    8. Ferreira Café · ⭐ 9.3

    (2261 reviews)


    Ferreira Café — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    1446 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 1S8, Канада

    Ferreira Café — Portuguese classics downtownA Montreal institution (4.6) with refined Portuguese cuisine and a focus on fresh seafood. A bri…

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    9. Le Pois Penché · ⭐ 9.1

    (2108 reviews)


    Le Pois Penché — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    1230 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 1M2, Канада

    Le Pois Penché — a Parisian brasserie downtownAn authentic French brasserie with Parisian charm (4.5): seafood towers, oysters and a classic…

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    10. Dinette Marcella · ⭐ 9.3

    (1995 reviews)


    Dinette Marcella — Restaurant
    +9 photos

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    196 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 3P9, Канада

    Dinette Marcella — modern Greek cuisineA lively, popular spot (4.6) with a modern take on Greek food: fresh produce, the grill and a Mediter…

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    Questions & answers

    Which place tops the ranking? Modavie — score 9.1/10 (Editors' pick).

    How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.

    What is the average rating in the top? 9.2/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

    Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: montrealanka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

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