Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Montreal
55 restaurant menus in Montreal, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Burgers. Really good burgers delivered.The deluxe burger has cheese and cripsy..."
HungryMTL
"Good pizza. The old school kind... The one you use to get with the chef guy putting up the OK sign with his..."
Garen D. Assadourian
"Best food fast service!. I order from here regularly and it became a way where i called and they knew my order and address by just my phone number! I..."
"Good Food Is Made With Love. Denos’ brothers George and Bill, make great food because they CARE, and they are always there. I've been eating there..."
Paulkeleny
"Great Food, Great Value. My husband and I spent 5 days in Montreal and ate at this restaurant at least once every day. Food tasted great, with huge..."
Retiredteachercreature
"Fantastic neighborhood diner. French toast was very good. My friend had a ham and cheese omelette with potatoes. Both were very good, but the..."
Hjfrey
"Denos. Pour un Delicatessen, très..."
Yann
"The service that I received will make me remember this one for a while to come. The food, while mostly average and budget friendly, is enough to..."
Mr. Lew's Great Burger Search
"This old school diner is always less than half full when other breakfast joints in the neighborhood have a line down the block. It's not the food or..."
William Binns
"Really decent greasy spoon style spot here in the city. Service was quick and positive. Food is very reasonably priced for the quality and..."
Matthew Brydson
"The customer relations and services were superb. I also enjoyed the meal. It was a good experience, shall surely come back the next time I'm in..."
daniella Makun
"Glad to have found this early morning while out looking for breakfast. They open at 5AM and the diner had a homey, retro vibe (it was opened in 1958..."
MrsWayfarer
"Perfect! I love everything about this place. It's like going back in time to a classic diner of fifty years ago. My partner and I were visiting from..."
Alexandra Ayers
"We stumbled on this place while looking for breakfast and boy were we glad we did!! Excellent food at a great price, hot coffee with refills, and..."
Alison Jones
"Pretty neat old school dinner. Sad that it's temp...."
JaySun H
"We arrived in the city after an early morning flight and needed some grub and caffeine. This was near our hotel so we decided to check it out. The..."
"Friendly staff, they offer a great service and pleasant conversation. Dinner style restaurant, ranging from breakfast meals, fast food to pasta or..."
Charlotte Demers Landry
"Food was amazing and the cost was very fair. The service was very welcoming and the portions were huge! I would definitely go again in a..."
Simon Tse
"Great selection of food. Good prices for old Montreal. Good..."
Carol Mckeown
"So tasty and service was..."
Natalia Rainey
"Nice old vintage environment with personable, friendly staff. The food is comforting, excellent on a cold day and is simple. You won't find any..."
Nicholas Ponari
"Well located restaurant close to Old Montreal. It has a very varied menu. Greeted at the door by a welcoming hostess. Served promptly, I was offered..."
Charles Tawa
"Awesome food! Great service, food came right away. Really nice place for anything you could want for breakfast. So many choices. Definitely check it..."
"Lightning fast and outstanding service. The staff was approachable and so friendly. Thank you for making my first foodie experience in Montreal one..."
Mary Burns
"Great deli with friendly service and excellent smoked meat, latkas, chopped liver, and matzah ball..."
Susan Mielke
"The best I have had and will go back here everytime I travel to Montreal!!!! The best atmosphere, amazing food and absolutely loved the staff!!!!!!..."
Leigh Anne Miller
"Great smoked meat! Friendly servers! Dining at a piece of Montreal history...doesn't get much..."
Dominic Varvaro
"Fantastic service and great food Loved the Matzo Ball soup. !!! Smoked meat was..."
Kerry Anderson
"Best deli smoke meat in town and best matsa meatball soup just across the street from that famous smoke meat place with the huge..."
Francine Lessard
"No line up when we got there. Fast, friendly service. Delicious Montreal smoked meat on fresh rye with garlicy coleslaw, French fries and a good..."
Karen Kowalsky Czovek
"Juste WOW!!! J'avais envie d'y passer la soirée à manger... Le smoked meat fond dans la bouche,..."
Sébastien Marion
"You can wait in a long line across the street or sit right down for awesome Smoke Meat, salami, and poutine at the Main. Leonard Cohen couldn't have..."
Pat Ebers
"I went to Main Deli just prior to the new normal. They have a compact menu and a cheerful staff serving excellent Smoked meat sandwich (meat is..."
Abhishek Ghosh
"The smoked meat was tender and very tasty! Portions were generous and service was attentive. They have a very nice patio out front and was an..."
Suxors
"I was by myself on Monday evening and I had a car, so I headed to the Plateau for some dinner. I had already been to Schwartz's Deli a few years ago,..."
Lunny
"I wanted poutine and my date wanted a smoked meat sandwich. He said "I know a good place" and when i saw the line up at Schwartz's I said "I hope..."
Sapna Patel
"4.5/5 for Main Delicatessen and Steakhouse. If you ask Montrealers where the best smoked meat in town can be found most people will tell you that..."
Erika Golem
"3 of 4 stars (good, casual dining).. (see explanation of ratings below)This is virtually right across the street from the more famous..."
Pink Freud
"I loved my smoke meat sandwich. fries and coleslaw were delish. Wanted to try everything on the menu, lots of choices. Service is kinda slow, I guess..."
Sandra Bee
"Great late-night spot on the Main. The smoked meat is miles better than the stuff you have to wait for across the street at Schwartz's, although..."
Marge
"Better than Schwartz's. One of Montreal's best kept secrets is that the best smoked meat sandwich* is to be found not at the world-famous Schwartz's,..."
Juhani
"Delicious. I have Eatan at Shwartz deli before and this place by far is more superior with the flavour of their meet and their poutine! We even..."
Maryk
"Yohan is the man. Love the main, great smoke meat and a Montreal..."
Got-tha Munchies
"Great diner food. We had dinner here after a long Sunday sight-seeing and it was perfect. The smoked-meat burgers were to die for, great fries, a..."
Alex Tait
"Best smoked meat in tow! Juicy and tasty, way better than..."
Louis
"Better than the place across the street. All the hardcore Montrealers know it, the smoked meat is better, and you don't have to line..."
Steeve McCauley
"Very comparable to THE place. When I dont feel like fighting the crowds I stop here and I am always satisfied. The cole slaw is fantastic and the..."
Herb
"Always delicious and perfect deli atmosphere. Try the soups and hamburgers for a change of pace from smoked meat. An ideal place to take your..."
Aviva Shiller
"No line of tourist. This was across the street from the other famous "smoked meat" place. We enjoyed every bite from the large pickle to the smoked..."
Brian
"Main.... Schwartzs was busy with a line out the door so this place was across the street. No line and a table right away. Maybe the other place is..."
Rolf Lydecker
"Très bon smoked meat. J'ai très apprécié mon repas à ce restaurant. Ça donne vraiment un atmosphère casse-croûte, mais le service est bien..."
Deacon Frost
"Delicious and with none of the hassle. I love Schwartz's. I love the Main. I find them both almost identical. Therefore if Schwartz's has a lineup, I..."
Duckdown
"The ideal alternative to Schwartz. Fine smoked meat and French fries (not undercooked as is so often the case). Service is quick and efficient...."
Rv Eulacia
"My favorite hamburger is served at the main. Ask for a Main burger and you will get between two hot pieces of bread: one nice Beef patty covered by..."
RUY BLAS
"A bit more than year ago, I had my first fresh Schwartz’s deli…and if you ask me what I thought of it, I can’t recall much. It says much,..."
Zuuchini
"And going down a freeway eating a smoked meat sandwich from Peter Varvaro's original recipe made me especially..."
Road Tips
"... the smoked meat inclusion. I'll say that the mixture of ingredients meshed well together. I never had to fight the burger. The smoked meat was..."
"Amazing experience! My boyfriend and I walked into this place because the place we were looking for was closed, and Victor was just wonderful! I..."
Tammy Kami
"Very good ambiance, nice employees, good food and drinks. Amazing shows and music! Good place to visit when visiting Montreal or just having fun with..."
Victoriya Plotnik
"I was a first timer at Mademoiselle last night. What a great evening with live music, an audience of all ages, a warm relaxed and friendly..."
Elizabeth Pusztai
"Great place to go for drinks and a show. Also, fantastic food, and the vibe is quite nice. It's a comfortable restobar, so I would recommend anyone..."
Colin MacAndrew
"Chique! Sexy! Relaxing and Fun! Stunning burlesque shows, Rockabilly, Blues, Soul, RockNRoll music. A killer decor. Guaranteed to be in the top spots..."
Jean-Marie Duchesne
"Went to enjoy a meal was surprised by a show too. Great staff good food and made new friends. It was a lot of..."
Brandon V.
"Great food and awesome vibe, plus the shows are worth stopping by for! Y'alls got my..."
"I love Chez Nick - great bustling atmosphere, delicious food, and absolutely top-notch service. My favourite items are the vegetarian club sandwich..."
Julia Smith
"Comfort food. Comfort staff. Comfort atmosphere. The best of the best. Chez Nick is a..."
Anne Mackay
"Awesome quality of food! More than just a diner, well presented plates, great atmosphere and..."
"We were told to stop here when we visited Montreal. It was AMAZING. Our waitress recommend some of the most requested dishes and they did not..."
Ron Nathanson
"The Classico smoothie was just gigantic and so fresh! The mac''n cheese was crunchy on the top and so soft and creamy inside. But the best of all was..."
Charlotte Leautier
"PLP who complain should stay home.
Yes there's a lineup but it goes fast and the host is kind. In top of it it's worth the wait since the food is..."
Taïna Di Napoli
"I look forward to visiting Beautys every time I come to Montreal! The food is great, the atmosphere is great and my cup of coffee never goes dry. ..."
Alex Philippi
"First time at this lovely diner and loved it. We hadn’t coffee while we waited for a table, only about 10 minutes on a Saturday morning which was..."
Tamee Clarke
"It is everything i was hoping for. Great food, friendly staff and endless hot coffee. A true gem in Montreal.
This will be a must return visit to..."
Barry Roussain
"A must go for brunch. Expect a wait but everything about it is well worth it. Excellent food, excellent service. Loved sitting at the counter o take..."
Jeneane Jans
"A great, all-day breakfast place. Lots of old Montreal..."
Kevin Tweddle
"Great food and always excellent service!
Love this place..."
Jerry Kazaz
"Simply the best breakfast in town, I am coming once a year in Montreal, and it's always my first morning upon..."
Eric Marclay
"I asked the server what she would order if it were her and she said “I love the mish mash” and now I love it too! It was amazing and worth the..."
Ben Woods
"Rest in Peace Hymie.
Thank you for your dedication, and service.
Cheers to a good hard working soul, and his beautiful..."
Jason Parkdale
"Nos condoléances à sa famille et surtout a son fils qui nous accueillait toujours gentiment! nous allions déjeuner très souvent la bas, c'était..."
Iegor De Saint Hippolyte-Troubetzkoy
"You are not a Montrealer if you have not sampled Beauty's Breakfasts at least once in your life. I can go on about its history, demographics and..."
Montreal Foo Foodie
"Great chill ambience, sizeable portions - eat with your stomach and not your eyes. Classic breakfast. Staff were friendly and i liked the diner..."
Amish Chadha
"This wonderful diner was started in 1942 by Hymie and Freda Sckolnick, who started out calling it the Bancroft Coffee Shop. But, after the locals..."
Two Guys From Napa
"Beauty's is one of the restaurants that represent the soul and history of Montreal's culinary culture, it's often mentioned along the likes of..."
FoodieNo5
"Beautys is one of those Montreal classics that has stood the test of time in the Plateau. This diner has sat on the corner of St Urbain and..."
Montreal Food Divas
"Vous avez faim et vous voulez obtenir un service rapide et sympathique dans un établissement à l'ambiance rétro? Et bien allez manger chez..."
Mylie
"Open since 1942, the interior evokes the diner style of the period, with booths, banquettes and round laminate tabletops. Owner Hymie Sckolnick, who..."
514eats
"By Nancy October 25, 2015 Breakfast / Brunch, Canada, Canadian, FOOD, Location, Montreal, Travel No Comments. Beautys Lucheonette Montreal is one of..."
NOMSS
"Visited Montreal for a weekend and read about this place in a Montreal City Guide. Excellent place. Very busy and rightfully so. Great prices, super..."
Aggie
"4.5/5 for Beautys. Beautys is another of this city's legendary landmarks. It opened in 1942 in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and is usually lined up out the..."
Erika Golem
"Greeted at the door by owner. Looks like American diner. Friendly and helpful waitress. Had Santorini omelette and it was..."
Ruth J Rubio
"Be ready to be surprised!. I love beauty's, its charm and atmosphere as well as its simple and diner-style menu. I would go back any time because..."
Foodie In Chief
"My must-have : cookies&cream smoothie. I. Love. Beauty's. It's my go-to place whenever I want to go out for breakfast (not a fancy brunch though). I..."
Lau.fontaine
"A little over priced but the coffee is great and service is excellent. the omlete looks really good but I had the French toast with pure maple syrup..."
Ryan
"Grrrrreat food. Worth it and I keep coming back for..."
Maurice
"Cool place. A classic for breakfast in Montreal. Friendly service and lots of homemade items on the..."
Urbana
"There's a price to be nostalgic. The prices as well as the wait time are a little steep. It's quite charming that the owner greets you at the door,..."
Kerri K
"Mixed. There is usually a 5-20 minute wait due to the restaurant's low capacity. Waitstaff is usually kind and attentive.Service is rapid,..."
MDP
"Little pricey, but..... A little pricey for what is essentially a diner, but the food is great and the portions are generous. The waitsatff is also..."
Marc1234
"Good restaurant but a bit pricey. The plates are generous for the..."
Justin Quintal
"Although I don't quite remember which greeting the waitress welcomed us with when we walked into Beautys Luncheonette (click to read their history!),..."
Vicki Chow
"Beautys Luncheonette is one of those places that has an iconic dish that can identify itself as part of Montreal’s fabric. While I didn’t get..."
Mr. Lew's Great Burger Search
"...their fresh fruits smoothie ($6.00) and omelette ($11.00) were really good! The smoothie comes with ice cream on top; my favorite is blueberry...."
Aya
"There is a real life couple behind this Montreal staple, meet Hymnie and Freda. When they decided to open this diner in the city’s Jewish district,..."
Anabel L
"Great food selection and history. A classic diner in every sense. The cocktail ordered was a bit surprising to be a make-your-own (wasn't clear on..."
Chris John
"Super cute place! It has these great diner vibes and is also located super centrally in Montreal.
I got the omelette and potatoes which were..."
Divya Chawla
"Very cute, retro diner. If you are visiting Montreal this should be on your list as it's been a part of Montreal history. They did renovate it but..."
Ania Jodzio-Spector
"This was my first time at Beauty’s despite living in Montreal for 5 years and Saint Urbain for 2 of them. Sacrilegious, I know!
I split the..."
Hana Gill
"Get up bright and early to avoid the (very justified) long lines at the newly renovated and re-opened Beauty's. A classic diner style establishment..."
Best Quests
"The iconic Beauty’s! The renewal of the place is amazing! Keeping the roots that made this place an institution and making this one of the best..."
Ken-Melvin Caspe Bejer
"Brunch here is great! The food is good and everyone here is so attentive, despite being so busy there! I had the Cheese Blintzes with Sour Cream and..."
tai chang
"It’s a classic ! The price have increased since Covid like everywhere else but it’s one of my favorite places to take visitors for breakfast. The..."
"Got the classic poutine and it was fantastic. I am still dreaming about it. The curds are super squeaky, gravy is perfectly seasoned, and fries have..."
shuuutthefrontdoor
"Chez Claudette was very delicious as a late night snack! Even as a takeout option. It was loaded with meat, the fries were crunchy, gravy was thick..."
marc ghobrial
"I wish everyone was as cheerful and nice as the staff in this restaurant. Their positive attitude was so contagious it was amazing. Not only that,..."
Circo9
"One of the good poutines of montreal. Super nice and welcoming staff and great poutine just like it's supposed to..."
Alexandre Khoury
"It's been 7 years now I live in Montreal and I keep saying Claudette remains the BEST POUTINE of Montreal.
Amazing value worth the price, I strongly..."
Alex
"They have so many delicious poutines! Would highly recommend the Belle du nuit, or any of their other “5 star”..."
Sujan S
"I will take my time to do this right as the people are a big part of this rating..
Went into the place not knowing exactly what to expect! Gloria..."
"Une belle découverte pour moi et ma mère hier! ce fut un moment remplie de bonheur de service exceptionnel et La nourriture Formidable !! Nous y..."
Mélanie Dalpé
"Hey !!! One of the best fish n chips !!! A nice quick service place very nice people !!! I go there every time I have a chance !!! And since 1990..."
Louis G De Lisle
"Old style Montrèal, classic food, welcoming staff, and if you're lucky, you get to hear the waitress..."
Karen Rawlinson
"My favorite spot for comfort food. Classic! Everything on the menu is good with good size..."
Natalie LSzokoll
"Like a time capsule from the 1950's. Enjoy a "steamer" fully loaded, (hot dog with onions, relish, and slaw) with a Coke. If you like poutine, I..."
Alex Foster
"THE landmark spot for pouting in Montreal great diner good food and..."
Val Wilson
"Pour lla poutine c'est la place..."
Melanie Breton
"Awesome food and incredible service. We love..."
Emily Dominique Sims
"It has been 20 years since I moved from Montreal and since the last time I ate at Greenspot but I still remember how amazing the italian poutine was!..."
Tanya Anderson-Purves
"Exellent je donnerait 7 étoiles pour la chance si ce serait..."
Luc Rochette-dubé
"Excellent déjeuners et abordable. On va revenir, et..."
David Gagnon
"Classic//auténtico!delicioso pescado y fritas!(fish n..."
Irenia Tamayo
"Amazing spot for either the morning after a night out on the town or even with the family. The original family still owns this place which is really..."
Tim M
"I go to the greenspot often... Slightly too often to be honest. There is something about this restaurant that makes me feel right at home. I'm not..."
Tarek Aziz
"Service can be kind of slow sometimes but the food is always great and at good prices too! Their lasagna is pretty good as well as their souvlakis...."
Juliette M
"What a great find if you're out in this part of town. Decades of experience have this place running like clockwork, and that comes with every staff..."
Joel Diotte
"Really enjoyed this spot!
The premium example of a greasy spoon style restaurant, still in business after decades because they don't compromise on..."
Matthew Brydson
"Amazing old school diner feel inside, they even have jukeboxes at each table! Food was delicious especially the poutine and hot dogs. Service was..."
Rav B
"Excellent junk food. If you have a craving for steamed hotdogs done right, a good poutine with deep gravy and a good cheese with a good bite. This is..."
"We stumbled upon this local eatery while biking around the Plateau. We had no idea how yummy it would be!! The magret burger with brie was orgasmic,..."
Marika Brose
"We came to test the poutines before our cousins from France came. They read about it on a blog or something and as an avid poutine lover, I approve..."
Michel Nguyen
"C'est bon, c'est beau et on y est bien. Un incontournable à..."
Bernard Pallardy
"Excellent service and delicious burger. The lady who served us was so nice � I would go there..."
Scott Kelly
"Tres bon dejeuner ce matin.
Quantité parfaite patates bien cuites
Fruits delicieux bien sucré
Bon service..."
Debo Bouly
"Breakfast was fresh and delicious, as well as visually..."
Frieda Menos
"Trop Delicieux et le staff est toujours chaleureux et on nous offre du bon..."
"J'y suis présentement my new favorite breakfast..."
Stéphane Bourdeau
"What can I say, excellent friendly service with delicious food. I ordered eggs , bacon , sausages with a Nutella strawberry and banana crepe......."
The Darth Zader
"Great portions, amazing taste and wonderful hospitality by the owner and the staff.Everything we ordered was perfect and delicious. Five stars..."
Mohammed Jarrah
"My favourite breakfast place! This location is owned by a really nice local couple who I always see at the restaurant. They clearly have their heart..."
Max Kalinowicz
"Excellent service, the girls here are so friendly and efficient. The food is amazing. Cozy, modern decor in NDG- this place is a must-try! They use..."
Nadia Signore
"We have breakfast here often. The staff and the owners in particular are very helpful and polite. We usually have our kids and they're always ready..."
Noah Sidel
"Great place !. The food is good and the staff is super..."
Laura.courtemanche
"Great breakfast!!! This is a family run franchise and they really care about their customers. The service is always great as is the food. Food is..."
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