Bistro-style menus would definitely be a Montreal classic if it weren't for the fact that they're constantly revisited. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of fresh market products and innovative cuisine, you're in for a feast. The MTL à TABLE event will be celebrated from October 29 to November 8. To make a reservation, select a restaurant and simply tap the "Book a Table Now" or "Call Restaurant" button.
In a rustic décor made of wooden accents, restaurant La Fabrique propose a tasty reinvented French cuisine. Slightly elevated, the central kitchen is offered to the view of its guests who enjoy observing the chefs at work and the house's hearty dishes, whose marriage of flavours is often daring.
Close to the St. Lawrence River is Le Bourlingueur with its menu of seafood specialties, in particular poached salmon. Fish and seafood lovers, as well as those craving red meat, will find satisfaction in the chef's selection, served in an unpretentious atmosphere.
Les Cavistes offers bistro-style cuisine and an exclusive list of privately imported wines that won the 2014 Wine Spectator Award. Food specialties include boudin, tartare, and steak and fries, as well as a weekly menu featuring Quebec produce. A private room can accommodate small groups and events that might require a projector. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.
An homage to the legendary Café de Flore in Paris, Le Petit Flore serves up bistro fare with a table d'hôte every evening and at lunch on weekdays, as well as a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday. Signature dishes include organ meat, tartares, flank steak, and the café’s special in-house fries. The wine list is made up of over 100 private imports, with many selections by the glass and a large choice of beers. The background music consists of French and Québécois tunes.
Located right in the heart of Montréal's bubbly and dynamic Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood, Le Valois offers unique brasserie creations inspired by local produce and French history. Under the guidance of chef Denis Peyrat, the restaurant offers specialties like foie gras, tartare, and smoked fish. Group menus are available, as are 10 wines by the glass and a vast selection of privately imported bottles. The décor impresses with a cherry wood interior, colourful stained glass, and Parisian bistro flair. Meanwhile, the large outdoor patio overlooks the scenic Place Simon-Valois.
For over 25 years, Laloux has been among the most beloved Parisian-style bistros in Montréal. Offering fine French cuisine, an outstanding wine list with private imports, and a stunning dining room with high ceilings, framed mirrors, and white linen tablecloths, the venue earned the Gold prize as the best bistro in Québec at the 2009 "Tapis Rouge pour Nappes Blanches" awards presented by Le Chef magazine.
Located in the old Angus Shops firehouse, Labarake is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant offering a menu of local favourites that includes calamari, foie gras, fish and chips, steak tartare, beef burger, and risotto. Banquettes, booths, high ceilings, and brick walls round out the cozy bistro atmosphere.
La Sauvagine is a charming bistro (with a terrace in summer), serving market-fresh cuisine. Located in a 150-year-old historical building, the restaurant owes its name to its fresh selection of wild game like caribou, deer and buffalo, which occupies a place of honour on the menu for more than 26 years.
Under the helm of Chef Jean-Francois Plante, Bistro L'Aromate offers a variety of signature dishes, including a multigrain risotto with duck confit, asparagus, spinach and foie gras au torchon. A weekly table d'hôte and group menus are also available in this trendy and refined eatery, which transforms from a swinging and friendly daytime bistro/bar to a more intimate and cozy nighttime resto/bar.
Beaver Hall Bistro Gourmand is another restaurant by Europea. Discover and enjoy traditional cuisine revisited by chef Jérôme Ferrer in a chic atmosphere reminiscent of great Parisian bistros. With a capacity of 165 patrons, the Beaver Hall Bistro Gourmand is an ideal location to hold special events or to welcome delegates during a conference.
Solidly established in an area less frequented by tourists, Au Petit Extra has an identity all its own. For over 30 years now, the friendly bistro adjacent to the Cabaret du Lion d’Or has been defined by its urban vibe and French cuisine – classic and affordable – that has for a long time earned widespread acclaim from an eclectic clientele.