"Meanwhile at table Eve
Ministered naked, and their flowing cups
With pleasant liquors crowned."   Book 5

Le Witloof
3619 St Denis
(514) 281-0100
This little gem of a restaurant is located in the Plateau Mont-Royal area, a stone's throw away from Sherbrooke metro, on St. Denis St below Cherrier. The food is typically Belgian and exquisitely prepared. From the Moules & Frites (fries and mussels) to the Onion Soup au Gratin (french onion soup), to the Chocolate Mousse and Dame Blanche au Chocolat (ice cream with chocolate sauce), everything is prepared wonderfully. The ambiance is pleasant and relaxed, and the service is friendly and professional although often a little relaxed as well. Prices are moderate, and well worth it. Highly recommended.
Prices range from $25-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Bagels

Au Coin Des Artistes
3685 St Laurent Blvd
(514) 288-9515
Right next to Club Sapphir, good cafe food. A place for "strange" people to hang out after the club.
Reviewed by Cedric.

Fairmount Bagel
74 Fairmount O
(514) 272-0667
Located not far from St. Viatur Bagel in the Plateau Mont-Royal, Fairmount Bagel serves up high-quality bagels for similarly low prices. They offer a wider array of bagels such as olive pesto or whole wheat. They have a smaller variety of accessories to go with your bagel, although they still carry the mandatory cream cheese and lox. While not as good as St. Viatur bagel, they still make a tasty bagel. Strongly recommended.
Prices range from $5-$10 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

St Viatur Bagel
263 St-Viateur
(514) 276-8044
The bagel mecca of Montréal. Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal, St.Viatur bagel makes (arguably) the best bagels in the known universe. Put in the bag fresh from the oven, there is a cetain magic to the bagels that come out of this small little store-front. Wall fridges hold such delicacies as cream-cheese (I recommend Astro brand), Lox (smoked salmon), Capers, and various spreads such as humous and baba ganouj as well as cold beverages like Snapple and Tropicana. Preferences vary between the various bagel establishments, some people prefering to buy inferior bagels at places like Real Bagel or Fairmount bagel (I must admit a certain bias, and thus my comments should be taken with a nice warm St. Viatur bagel). Bagels come in sesame seed or poppy varieties. I'm sure Johnny would agree that St. Viatur makes as tasty a bagel as Hell does. Very strongly recommended.
Prices range from $5-$10 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Cajun

Bâton Rouge
180 Ste Catherine W.
(514) 282-7444
A large restaurant in the heart of downtown, right across from the Places Des Arts, and only minutes away from the official hotel. The deep mahogany decor, with large booths, a sidewalk terrace and good food. The portions are always generous and the quality of food is above average. If you go, be sure to give your name to the hostess right away as there is usually a wait at peak dining hours. Be sure to have the fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and the all dressed baked potato. If you still have room after that, a nice liquor coffee, and a baked cinnamon apple. Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

La Louisiane
5850 Sherbrooke St W
(514) 369-3073
Out of the way, but well worth the trip. Amazing Cajun food.
Reviewed by Cedric


Chinese

Beijing
92 la Gauchetierre E
(514) 861.2003
Located on the corner of La Gauchetierre and St.Antoine, Beijing is definitely one of the better restuarants in Chinatown (which says quite a bit considering that the area houses a good number of excellent restaurants). The service is friendly and accomodating, the menu is large and varied, and the atmosphere is comfortable in an understated way. Among their specialties are their X.O. dishes (pork, chicken, or fish served in a light, spicy sauce), their salt and pepper fried squid, and their eggplant.
Prices range from $10-$20 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Hong Kong
1023 St.Laurent
(514) 861-0251
One of the larger restaurants in Chinatown, Hong Kong even has two street-front entrances and has made arrangements with the pay parking lot on the corner of St.Laurent and Viger to be able to offer their clientelle lower rates with a receipt from the restaurant. The ambiance is understated and pleasant, and the service is prompt and friendly. The food is excellent all around, although their specialities are their seafood dishes. Their deep-fried fish (cooked whole) is a simply breathtaking, and their bird's nest dishes are some of the best I've tasted.
Prices range from $10-$20 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Mon Nan
1098 Clark
(514) 879-9680
Hidden away on Clark between La Gauchetierre and Demaisonneuve in Chinatown, this little gem of a restaurant serves up wonderful Chinese fare with a slightly different slant. While they offer a menu that contains a good deal of familiar dishes, they also feature a good number of dishes that you won't find anywhere else in the area. My favourite dish is their Beef In Kung Bao Sauce, a slightly spicy crispy beef dish that is hard to resist. They also have an extensive mixed drink menu and two floors.
Prices range between $10-$20 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Restaurant Maxim
1050 Clark
(514) 398-9696
Half restaurant, half pastry shop, restaurant Maxim is a hidden gem amid the heavy concentration of restaurants in in Chinatown. Service is quick, the food is good, the portions are monstrous, and the prices are surprisingly low. While the decor is notably lacking, some find a certain charm to the unadorned, mismatched tables and chairs. They are only open from 9am-9pm however, so late night hunger pangs will have to be sated elsewhere.
Prices range between $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Delicatessen

Café Santropol
3990, rue Saint-Urbain
(514) 842-3110
Located in the Plateau. A café that serves up huge sandwiches on delicious bread, accompanied by fresh vegetables and fruits. A nice selection of teas and coffees. A great place for lunch and desert. 1% of all meal cheques is donated to the United Nations. Warning: If you go at peak times, expect there to be a line up, but well worth the wait.
Prices under $15 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Ciné-Express
1926 Ste Catherine W.
(514) 939-2463
Located downtown. A place where you can go to meet friends for a quick bite, have coffee and cake. A mainstay for students, where you can always find someone to have a debate with, play chess or simply to go after a late night of clubbing. They have very good panninis, Stewart's cream sodas, divine desserts and other affordable options.
Prices under $15 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Reubens
888 Ste Catherine O
(514) 861-1255
Claimed by several as equivalent to Schwartz's, Reubens is located downtown. It offers two large rooms with plenty of seating and a more comfortable setting to enjoy a large smoked-meat sandwich. Their more varied menu offers the expected burgers, fries, steak, and the like.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Schwartzs
3895 St Laurent
(514) 842-4813
A Montréal institution, Schwartz's in the Plateau Mont-Royal district is arguably the home of the best smoked meat sandwich in the city. Often with large line-ups, the popularity of this small delicatessen cannot be denied. If smoked-meat is your thing, this is the place to go.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Wilenski
34 Fairmount W.
(514) 271-0247
A Montreal mainstay in the heart of the Mile-End district. The ideal place for a quick bite. Try the Wilensky Special, with or without the cheese. A baloney sandwich on fresh-from-the-oven rolls. Oh and be sure to have an old-fashioned cherry Cola.
Prices under $15 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Desserts

Kilo
5206 St Laurent in the Plateau Mont-Royal.
1495, rue Sainte-Catherine E in the Village.
Weight watchers beware, this place is a heaven of rich desserts. Uber-rich cakes and coffee dressed up with a sinful amount of whipped cream and freshly grated chocolate. A great place to kick up your heels and relax with a piece of daily made cakes.
Prices: Under $15 per person
Reviewed by: Pandora

Rockaberry St Denis
4275 St Denis St
(514) 844-9479
In the Plateau Mont-Royal district. Best Pies in the world. Huge slices, better for two people than for one, especially their fruit or cream pies.
Reviewed by Cedric.


East European

Kalinka
1409 St.Marc
(514) 932.3403
This tiny restaurant, tucked away on St. Marc street just above St.Catherine street in the downtown area, is there perfect place to get a taste of Russia in Montréal. Often booked for parties that take up the whole of the restaurant (which is not difficult since the place holds perhaps ten for fifteen tables) Kalinka has a delicious, if somewhat limited menu. The authentic Russian dishes are perfectly done and are a treat to anyone with an appreciation for different cuisine. Suggested dishes are the Veal Rasputin (a veal stew with vegetables and prunes covered with melted cheese) and the Fish A La Moscou (a fish casserole with potatoes, mushroomes, sour cream, and cheese). Their borsht is also excellent, and the Napoleon Cake (a sort of Russian version of a Mille Feuilles) is simply decadent. The service is friendly and they feature live Russian music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Mazurka
64 Prince Arthur E
(514) 844.3539
On the every-trendy Prince Arthur street in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, Mazurka offers up east european fare for reasonable rates. Open for ages, Mazurka is a great place to get a good comfort meal. With simple but tasty food that reminds one of home cooking this is a great place to come for a nice long and relaxing evening with friends. Their borsht is served clear (without cabbage or dumplings as is often done in Russian or East European cuisine) but is exquisite nonetheless, and their perogies are undeniably wonderful. My only complaint was that the portions were on the small side, although at their prices it would be affordable to order a second plate if you were still hungry and be paying as much or less as you might elsewhere for a single dish.
Prices range from $10-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Check-Point Charlie
50 Rachel
(514) 842-0191
Another tiny restaurant hidden away on the Plateau Mont-Royal. This one is on Rachel, just east of St.Laurent. Admittedly, the menu is quite limited and the accompaniments to the main plates (the vegetables and such) are quite small. However, the dishes themselves are quite large and the food itself is wonderful. I had, without a doubt, the best sausage I have ever had here. Their deserts are large and equally decadent. The desert crepe is truly delicious, served with whiped and iced creme. And all at emminently reasonable prices.
Prices range from $10-$25 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Fast Food

La Belle Province
1 St Catherine E
(514) 982-0401
Located right downtown within crawling distance of Les Foufounes Électriques, La Belle Province is a far cry from haute cuisine. One of Montréal's local fast-food franchised restaurants, La Belle Province serves up surprisingly acceptable burgers, fries, steamies, and of course poutine. Since my experiences at La Belle Province have mainly been at around three in the morning once the bars have closed I must admit to a certain bias regarding the restaurant. The burgers are good, the steamies are acceptable, but most importantly, their poutine is perfect. The fries are greasy, but done right. The cheese curds are real cheese curds, and the gravy is piping hot and tasty. While it's hardly high-end, this little fast-food restaurant is a Montréal stand-by. Highly recommended.
Prices range from $5-$10 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Club Sandwich
1570 Ste Catherine E
(514) 523-4679
Located smack in the middle of the gay village, Club Sandwich is a truly impressive site. Running nearly the full length of the city block it's on, this sprawling restaurant is set up with numerous differently themed sections, with distinctive decor and music in each. The restaurant is varied, although limited to what one might find on a fast food menu with a bit of flaire added. They have several different types of poutine, from the regular poutine to poutine with bits of sausage or slices of beef with pepper sauce. Open 24 hours a day.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Coco Rico
3907 St. Laurent
(514) 849-5554
A charming little indepandant fast-food joint in the Plateau Mont-Royal, this is a wonderful place to grab a quick bite on the go, or for take-out. The restaurant itself is set up with a long counter covered by glass-panelled hot-trays. They serve a typical barbeque fare: chicken, pork, and roasted baby potatoes. While the menu is small, the portions are fair and the food is excellent. There are no tables, and eating at Coco Rico involves sitting along the bar at the far wall which serves well enough for a speedy meal. Recommended.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Frites Alors!
433 Rachel E. in the Plateau
1562 Laurier E. in the Plateau
5235, avenue du Parc in the Mile End neighbourhood
143, de la Commune E. in Old Montréal
A Belgian snack bar style eatery that has excellent chips (fries), that come with mayonnaise and a variety of other sauces for dipping. An impressive selection of imported beers to accompany your meal.
Prices under $15 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora


Fondue

Fonduementale
4325 Saint-Denis St
(514) 499-1446
In the Plateau Mont-Royal area, walking diatance (maybe 15-20 minutes) from Cruella. So sinfully good. Cheese fondues, hot oil and Chinese bouillon fondues with all manner of meat and seafood, including game, scallops and shrimp, and chocolate fondues and maple syrup fondues for dessert. If you're feeling really decadent, you can order the "Mentale" dinner. For $34 per person, you get a cheese fondue with hunks of crusty bread as an appetizer, a hot oil fondue entrée, with each person choosing two kinds of meat or seafood (so 4 people would have eight kinds of meat on the table!), and then a chocolate fondue for dessert. We figured you'd have to fast for a week to even attempt it. We all ordered the little $12 indivudual Swiss cheese fondues, and we were stuffed. It was all we could do to make our way to the liquor store down the street.
Prices range from $15-$25 per person.
Reviewed by 50-Foot-Queenie.


French

Au Bistro Gourmet 2
4007 St-Denis
(514) 844-0555
Right in the middle of trendy St. Denis street in the Plateau Mont-Royal area, Au Buffet Gourmand II offers up a little piece of France at extremely affordable prices. The ambiance is a little different, although trying to explain how would be an execise in futility. The service is quick, professional, and friendly. The food is excellent and the presentation of the meals are beautiful, as one might expect of a classy french restaurant. The portions are surprisingly generous and the prices are surprisingly low. Strongly recommended.
Prices range from $25-$35 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Les Crepes Celtiques
833 de Maisonneuve E
(514) 527-4125
Just a block away from metro Berri-UQAM this cozy little restaurant is a touch of europe right in the middle of downtown. The place itself is rather non-descript with quiet new-age music playing in the background. The menu runs the gamut from $5 to $15 dollars or so and includes such things as pasta in a creme sauce with snails, breaded veal, and duck. Prices include daily soup and dessert.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Le Gutenberg
359 President Kennedy
(514) 285-8686
A delightful restaurant right downtown and just a block away from the official hotel. The decor is dedicated to the printing press, and there are even some old machines scattered throughout. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the staff is courteous and pleasant, and the food is very good. I recommend the duck, any chef specials that may be available, and of course, the crème brûlé.
Prices range from $15-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Le Paris Beurre
1226 Van Horne
(514) 271-7502
Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal area. This excellent French restaurant is a shining example of the resto-bistro. The service is genuinely friendly, the food is delightful, the portions are large, and the prices are reasonable. Offering a well balanced menu, Le Paris Beurre sports just about everything you would like to see on a menu at a French Bistro. Their veal is magnificent, their roast beef done perfectly, and their creme brulee is just right. The decor and ambiance is classy without being stuffy, and overall I would say that there really are no bad points to my experience at Le Paris Beurre.
Prices range from $20-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


German

Berlin
101 Fairmount
(514) 270-3000
Across the street from Fairmount Bagel in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, Berlin is perhaps the only German restaurant in the city (or, at least, the only one I'm familiar with) and after spending a night at this quaint little resto you'll be wishing that there was one on every street corner. The menu is quite varied and all of the dishes are excellent and well presented. Servings are large and the waiters are all exceptionally nice. Every meal includes a shot of apple Schnapps (which lacks the sickly sweetness of other Schnapps) and occasionally the restaurant offers some interesting dishes not normally on the menu (I had the distinct pleasure of trying a Cordon Vert, or schnitzel stuffed with cheese and asparagus, which was completely delightful). Suggestions include the Serbian soup (a sort of thin chili with a bit of bite to it), the escargots (served piping hot with tons of garlic and with roughly twice as many escargots as other restaurants serve... truly a pleasure for the snail lover), and the Cordon Rouge (Schnitzel stuffed with cheese and mushrooms). Of course, their beer list is huge. I strongly suggest this restaurant.
Prices range between $20-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Chez Better
160 Notre Dame St E
(514) 861-2617
In the Plateau Mont-Royal area. The best sausages, Belgian fries sauerkraut in the city. They also have a wide variety of imported beer, with a large German and Belgian selection.
Reviewed by Cedric.


Greek

Arahova
256 St Viateur O
(514) 274-7828
Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal area, Arahova is a large greek restaurant directly acros the street from St. Viatur Bagel. A popular place among the club folks, it is not uncommon to find the restaurant near-capacity at two-o'clock on a Friday or Saturday night. Their menu features standard Greek dishes as well as quicker meals (like, for instance, souvlaki and doners). Their lentil soup and fried calamari is highly recommeded, as are the house potatoes (preferable to fries).
Prices range from $10-$20 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Kojax Souflaki
1389 Ste Catherine O
In the downtown area. Montréal Greek fast food. Close to Foufs and it hits the spot after a night of drinking.
Reviewed by Cedric


Indian

Bombay Palace
2051 Ste Catherine St O
(514) 932-7141
Downtown. Good Indian food.
Reviewed by Cedric.

Nouveau Delhi
3464 St Denis
(514) 845-7977
Conveniently located across the street from the Sherbrooke Metro in the Plateau, recommended if you like a good madras. Enjoy a nice selection of imported Indian beers to complement any dish. Exemplary service, an excellent selection of dishes at reasonable prices, and very vegetarian friendly. They also offer take away for those who want to eat in their hotel rooms or in the park down the street.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Palais De L'Inde
5125 St Laurent
(514) 270-7402
In the Mile-End area. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but that is its whole charm. An out of the way taste of India that's well worth the extra effort. The staff is always pleasant, very courteous and attentive. Be sure to try their Buttered Chicken, simply the best I've ever had.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora


Italian

Da Attilio
5282 St. Laurent
(514) 274-8447
Not far from restaurant Berlin, just north of Fairmount in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, you can find Da Attilio. This spacious Italian restaurant serves up excellent Italian fare with an extensive Porto and wine selection, and a pleasant modern atmosphere. The food is excellent and the portions are generous. Their veal, much like Le Paris Beurre, is excellent and well presented, with fresh Rosemary and prefectly done potatoes. The service was friendly and very courteous and the desert was equally delightful. Prices are slightly high, but again, not outrageous considering that the food is excellently done and the service is very professional.
Prices range from $30-$60 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

La Popessa
3801 St Denis
(514) 982-1717
Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal area, this inexpensive cafeteria-style restaurant serves up acceptable pasta for those on a serious budget. The menu is mainly pasta, with a bevvy of types of pasta and sauce selections to choose from. The quality is fair, and the pasta is cooked directly in front of the client in an open kitchen. When I went, my meal (with soup, desert, and tea) came to thirteen dollars. Eminently affordable. A good place to go if you want a quick bite while you're on the go.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Pranzos
1858 St.Catherine O
(514) 937-4445
Located right downtown on the bustling St.Catherine street, Pranzo's is a wonderful and extremely popular Italian restaurant. Often frequented by movie stars and other celebrities, this modestly sized restaurant excels with it's good food and top notch service. I have never been served so expertly as when I went to Pranzo's. The waiter knew exactly when to bring each course and when the bill was wanted. The food was also very good with wonderful rich sauces and good sized portions. My only complaint is that the pasta was store bought and not homemade (which I think is appropriate in fine Italian restaurants). The tiramisu was lovely and the price, while not cheap, was definitely not too much for the great food and impecable service.
Prices range from $30-$50 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Piccolo Diavolo
1336 St.Catherine E
(514) 526-1336
Located in the middle of The Village on St.Catherine Street, this beautiful restaurant offers top notch food and a sinfully comfortable atmosphere. Done in a wonderful "Tim Burton/Dantean Hell" motif, Piccolo Diavolo sports wild chandeliers and deep red-painted walls that manage to remain wildly adventurous and yet decidely classy. The food is fabulous, with scrumptous sauces served on home-made pastas. The deserts are all appropriately decadent and the service is friendly and courteous. Meals tend to be on the expensive side, but in my opinion are well worth what you pay for.
Prices range from $30-$60 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Stromboli
1019 Mont Royal E
514) 528-5020
Located in the Plateau. A hip, little place with French and Italian style cuisine. A great place to go with friends, as the service is very relaxed, so don't go if you are in a rush to eat. The staff is friendly, courteous, and very efficient. If you are a fungi fan, I strongly recommend trying the portobello mushroom entrée (appetizer). I have also been told that the original wood oven, pizzas are a must. One of my favourite Italian eateries.
Prices range from $15-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora


Mexican

3 Amigos
1657 Ste Catherine St W
(514) 939-3329
Located downtown. A two-story restaurant that's always bustling with people. You can always expect it to be loud, as a lot of people celebrate their birthdays here. A great place to go for happy hour with friends, if only for a margarita in a large glass that I like to call "fish bowl". The menu is sure to please just about everyone, be sure to make reservations if you are a large group.
Prices range $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Fandango
3807 St. André
(514) 526-7373
Located in the Plateau. An authentic mexican restaurant that knows how to entice your palate, right in the heart of the Plateau. Excellent selection of entrées, and if you are a fan of lime be sure to try their lime drink. Be warned, if Taco Bell is your idea of a mexican experience, this place is not for you.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora


Middle_Eastern

Amir
4483 Saint-Denis
(514) 282-6560
One of the larger local fast-food chains, so in addition to their location in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, Amir can be found all over the island of Montréal serving up quick, satisfying Lebanese fast-food. The most popular items on their menu are by far the shish taouk (a hot chicken sandwich wrapped in a pita) and the shawarma (a hot beef sandwich wrapped in a pita). Quality is generally good and the fare is lightly spiced (although definitely not spicy). Fans of doner kebabs should like these types of restaurants since the food is similar (the doner being a greek thing, with the meat inside the pita being a solid strip of meat as opposed to the small shavings of roasted meat used in the shawarma).
Prices range from $5-$10 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Aux Lilas
5570 Parc
(514) 271-1453
Price: 30$-40$ A quaint little Lebanese restaurant in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, Aux Lilas offers a delightfully authentic selection of traditional Lebanese cuisine (or, at least something that strikes me as being authentic, seeing as I have never been to Lebanon). The portions are large and the service is friendly. Food is quite spiced (though not spicy) and the mint tea to close the meal is divine. Prices are mid-range, and well worth the cost of an outing. Recommended.
Prices range from $30-$40 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Basha
930 Ste-Catherine O
(514) 866-4272
Similar to Amir, with slightly fewer restaurants scattered around the city, including this downtown location. Basha serves up quick Lebanese cuisine in a more modern, trendy atmosphere then the average Amir restaurants. Quality is similar and the menu is nearly identical.
Prices range from $5-$10 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Portuguese

Solmar
111 St.Paul E.
(514) 861-4562
Nestled in the heart of Old Montréal, Solmar is one of most charming restaurants I've had the pleasure of visiting. The decor is sumptuous. The tables and chairs are all antique (or at least look it), the curtains and and tablecloths are intricate brocade and the lights are set softly to give the place a homey yet undeniably classy ambiance. The service is impecable and the food is exquisite. Their shrimp bisque is a thing of beauty and their excellent creme brulee is prepared at the table by the waiter. My experience there was simply wonderful.
Prices range from $40-$60 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

La Casa Minhota
3959 St.Laurent
(514) 842.2661
Located along the hyperactive St. Laurent strip in the popular Plateau Mont-Royal district, Casa Minhota will allow for a good, affordable meal away from the mading crowds of trendy shoppers. The food is very good and the portions are large and not high-priced. I ordered an entree of clams (a rarity in Montréal where mussels seem to be the shellfish of preference, at least when it comes to entrees) in a white wine and butter sauce that left me wondering why every restaurant doesn't serve similar fare. The service was fair and the decor was acceptable, albeit a little plain. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend this place if you're in the mood for good food without paying a small fortune.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


South American

Bayou-Brasil
4552 St Denis
(514) 847-0088
In the Plateau Mont-Royal. This is by far one of the best Brazilian restaurants I have ever been to. The decor is like a cosy jungle, and the food is just as bizarre. Try the alligator, and other exotic dishes while you enjoy a relaxed dining experience.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Le Milsa
1445 Bishop
(514) 985-0777
A Brazilian restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Montréal, Le Milsa is not you average restaurant. Firstly, their menu only features three options, and two of the options are more-or-less standard choices (roast quail and a fish dish of some sort). The primary choice, which has been interestingly called "The Turnstile", is the house specialty. The customer is served the expected starters (salad, some marinated mushrooms, pickles, etc) and then, every ten minutes or so, the waiters bring one of ten different types of meat, straight from their wood grill. They continue to bring different types of meat until the customer asks them to stop. They claim they will feed you until you beg them to stop, although I never actually had to beg. Perhaps I'm just exceptionally persuasive. The quality is excellent, and the service is friendly yet very professional. Strongly recommended.
Prices range from $20-$35 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel

Puca Puca
5400 St Laurent
(514) 272-8029
Located on the Plateau Mont-Royal not far from St. Viatur Bagel and Fairmount bagel, this inexpensive little Peruvian restaurant boasts that it is "the place for the Peruvian food". While the menu lacks some variety it makes up for it with a consistant quality in the dishes they serve. Their fish and seafood dishes are especially good, and they are one of the few restuarants that I've been to that serve Inca Cola. Recommended.
Prices range from $10-$20 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel


Sushi

Fou D'Asie
1732 St-Denis
(514) 281-0077
In the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. Some of the best sushi I've ever had.
Review by Dionysia


Swiss

La Raclette
1059 Gilford
(514) 524-8118
This charming establishment, located at the corner of Gilford and Christophe-Colomb in the Plateau, is one of my favourites. One of the few good restaurants that specializes in Swiss cuisine, and other European specialities. The raclette entrée is a must for cheese lovers. Be sure to bring a bottle of nice wine to accompany your meal. Yes, that's right! You get to bring your own, so you're not being overcharged for your alcohol. You may want to make a reservation if you are going on the weekend, as it is often busy.
Prices range from $15-$30 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora


Themed

L'Auberge du Dragon Rouge
8870 Lajeunesse Blvd
(514) 858-5711
A Well-Done Medieval Themed Restaurant That Doesn't Suck.
Review by Casper.

La Maison Hantée
1037 rue de Bleury
(514) 392-9268
A theatrical dinner-theatre with a haunted house theme. The La Maison Hantée will be the site of the Sunday group dinner.
http://www.maisonhantee.qc.ca


Vegetarian/Vegan

Casa Del Popolo
4873 Saint-Laurent Blvd
(514) 284-3804
Located in the Plateau. A bar, restaurant, and performance venue; this establishment has everything you could want and more. Offering a wide range of vegetarian platters for lunch and dinner, a wide array of coffees, and also serves as a bar known for its great music. A well known place where you can experience silent films with live musical accompaniments, spoken word performances and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the old cigarette vending machine.
Prices under $20 per person.
Reviewed by: Pandora

Restaurant Le Commensal
1204 McGill College Ave
(514) 871-1480
In the downtown area. Good food and wide selection, both hot and cold. The cost of your food is measured by its weight.
Reviewed by Cedric.


Vietnamese

Pho Bang New York
970 St Laurent
(514) 954-2032
This small Vietnamese restaurant on the corner of Viger and St. Laurent in Chinatown serves up arguably the best tonkinese soup in the city. With truly astounding quantities (the extra large tonkinese soup is roughly the size of a small baby bath). Although they specialize in tonkinese soup they offer a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes sure to please. If you're in the mood for a tonkinese soup (or are wondering what it is) this is the place to go.
Prices range from $5-$15 per person.
Reviewed by: Uriel