Farrah's Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh bread, coffee and pastries around the corner. You cannot dine in.
20 locals recommend
Au Pain Doré
3075 Rue de RouenFresh bread, coffee and pastries around the corner. You cannot dine in.
La Fabrique Arhoma
1700 Rue Ontario EGreat bakery about 15-20min walk
Our favourite Italian eatery in Montreal. A bit pricey, but worth it! You’ll need to reserve!
38 locals recommend
Club Social P.S.
5090A Rue Notre Dame OOur favourite Italian eatery in Montreal. A bit pricey, but worth it! You’ll need to reserve!
A delicious Haitian restaurant only 5min walk from the apartment. Call before visiting to make sure they are open!
SHANDMAS
2727 Rue Ontario EA delicious Haitian restaurant only 5min walk from the apartment. Call before visiting to make sure they are open!
Amazing restaurant that offers tapas sized dishes! Try the spaghetti! You’ll need to reserve before going!
90 locals recommend
larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentAmazing restaurant that offers tapas sized dishes! Try the spaghetti! You’ll need to reserve before going!
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisClassic French cuisine. Can be pricey, and I recommend reserving!
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario E24h poutine place that Montrealers all love!
Classic French cuisine on the pricier side, but they have a 3 course evening menu that starts after 9pm with a reduced price! Call in advance to confirm and to reserve.
132 locals recommend
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OClassic French cuisine on the pricier side, but they have a 3 course evening menu that starts after 9pm with a reduced price! Call in advance to confirm and to reserve.
Haitian fusion restaurant by a renown Haitian chef! Amazing dishes. Call to reserve.
Restaurant Kamúy
1485 Rue Jeanne-ManceHaitian fusion restaurant by a renown Haitian chef! Amazing dishes. Call to reserve.
Kanbai
1228 Rue ClarkThis is our favourite Chinese restaurant in the city!
Maison Kam Fung
1111 Rue Saint-UrbainA great spot for Dim Sum
Relaxing
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestMontreal’s best spa to relax and unwind
Bars
A great bar to grab a drink. It’s a bit of a distance, about a 15min cab. You’ll need to reserve. Great cocktails, food and ambiance!
154 locals recommend
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OA great bar to grab a drink. It’s a bit of a distance, about a 15min cab. You’ll need to reserve. Great cocktails, food and ambiance!
Neighbourhoods
Plateau Mont-Royal
Young dynamic neighbourhood, tons of places to eat and shop.
Very pleasant place to take a walk, eat, and visit small shops! A must visit if it’s your first time in Montreal! You can take the metro there!
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
Very pleasant place to take a walk, eat, and visit small shops! A must visit if it’s your first time in Montreal! You can take the metro there!
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentWhere most of the nightlife happens! Lots of restaurants, and a lot of bars on the strip. You can easily walk down the strip and find something to do.
183 locals recommend
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentWhere most of the nightlife happens! Lots of restaurants, and a lot of bars on the strip. You can easily walk down the strip and find something to do.
Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisAnother good street to find restaurants, bars, or events!
City advice
Getting around
Take the subway or walk!
Metro Préfontaine is only 5min away on foot! The metro system is very easy to understand. Montrealers love to walk! We usually walk into the city center which takes about 30min. Walking to the Plateau or to St. Laurent is about 40min. It’s a nice way to get exercise, enjoy the weather, and enjoy the culture! If you’re not up for walking, car services will get you where you want in under 20min.