Traditional Montreal Food: What to Eat in Montreal

Heading to Montreal and not sure what to eat? Well we have you prepared with some of the great foods to have when you are in Montreal, from the bagels to the smoked meat to the incredible French bistros around the city. Montreal is a city of neihborhoods and will have great food all over the city so go explore and enjoy all of Montreal's great cuisine.
Filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Copyright Mark Wolters 2023

[danieldydzak]

Montreal is one of the greatest cities in world, and best restaurants

[simonrancourt]

Anthony Bourdain LOVED Montréal.
Just sayin'.

[zexinpeng]

As a Chinese who lived in Montreal 2 years. I must say Papa Jackie is the best Guangdong cuisine in the city.

[marc-oliviervg]

As a Montrealer born and bred, the top craft beers to try are Unibroue, Dieu du Ciel, Messorem, Brewskey, 4 Origines and many more!!!

[HotBranch]

Another great video on my hometown! Montreal is a foodie's dream come true. There are so many different types of cuisine available, you could put on a blindfold, throw a dart at a map and whatever country it hits, odds are Montreal has at least one place that specializes in that type of food. Food tours are an option, but the easiest to do is self-guided (provided you have good walking shoes): start in Old Montreal and when you reach the Science Center, start walking up Saint-Laurent. It will take you through Chinatown, you'll find some trendy spots after you cross Sherbrooke street, then you'll go through parts of Mile End and the Plateau where Fairmont and St-Viateur are only a block or two away from St-Laurent. As you continue to walk north, you'll get to Little Italy and eventually you'll be near the Jean-Talon market and then you can take the Metro from Jean Talon station back to your lodging. If you're feeling truly brave and your legs don't hate you, walk a few blocks east to Saint Denis and walk southward for more food and drink destinations, where you will eventually end up on the Saint-Denis strip between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve streets, where you can't NOT find food or drink. A full day of walking should be just about enough to burn off most of the calories you will take in during your walk. The southwest borough also has some excellent locations for food and drinks, and if you follow the Lachine canal from Old Montreal, you will visit Griffintown, Little Burgundy, Point St-Charles, and Saint Henri, all of which have vibrant food and drink scenes.

[charlesmohapel]

Speaking as a Montrealer, thank you for a fun and fair video. Good of you to mention that Federal and Quebec taxes total 15%of what you eat. Do NOT get suckered into tipping on the amount AFTER taxes. If you tip 15%, then your tip should equal the total taxes.

[joannunemaker]

Montreal is one area I would like to explore. Canada is a great place to visit! Thank you for the tips! Happy New Year!

[jessiedraper]

Thank you for this great video about my hometown. You nailed it!

[kazkazimierz]

I grew up in Montreal. I don't miss it.

[vinceniederman]

I Hear The Food In Montreal Quebec is Fantastic!

[Napostriouf]

Hi Wolter! I think you made a little mistake, in the traditional Montréal hot-dog also known as Steamy (or a roteux like we locally say) we don't put sauerkraut in, it's a coleslaw (shredded green cabbage, white pepper, vinegar, salt, sugar, canola oil and depending the place some put celery for the texture but some don't (and, of course, no milk produce and NO fermenting contrary to a sauerkraut). The sauerkraut thingy it's only on specific thematic place you'll find it in Montréal.

[JustBcozx]

Had the Schwartz smoked meat in a Ruben at Le Saint Bock on Rue Saint Dennis, the food in Montreal is top notch, live almost 5 hours drive away and have been up twice in two months. Absolutely love Montreal and I’m working on my very poor French for next time. The open air markets at Atwater and Jean-Talon had some great and affordable eats!

[yaowsers]

Happy new year! Montreal wasn't on my list to visit, but it is now!

[mariefrancemontpetit]

There's so much more to Montreal food than poutine, bagels and smoked meat! Go to L'Express or Lémeac for french food, Les Enfants Terribles at Place Ville Marie for amazing city views, Chinatown for authentic chinese food and vietnamese soup, Vin mon Lapin, Joe Beef and Montreal Plaza for fancy eats, Majestique for oysters and funky decor, and so so so much more!

[matto-san]

My personal favourite craft beer is Dieu du Ciel. Can’t go wrong with any of their beers!

[_neighbor_of_the_beast]

Well done (from a Montrealer). Best local brewery IMO is Dieu Du Ciel.

[jonathankinnear]

My fave place to go for a craft beer is the St Ambrose brewery. Especially since it has this random pink house on top a siloh 4 stories up in the air and the brewery itself has a nice vibe by the Lachine canal and is really close. Under a mile from my place. I highly recommend either the oatmeal stout or the Apricot Wheat ale.

[joesan]

Always an honour when we have you reviewing our country.

[youngdark]

Hopefully going in June with my wife ☺️

[CanuckTechNews]

Hi Walter just a heads up, both Fairmount Bagel and St Viateur are in the Mile End. It's 1 block away from each other !