In Montreal, Canada, visitors may experience a distinctly North American culture and cuisine. The Quebecois island community, located less than 400 miles north of New York City, is known for its beautiful architecture, creative street art, and friendly residents.
Montreal is a foodie’s dream come true when it comes to eating out. Everything from traditional fare to international fare can be found here in Montreal. A few eateries specialize in incorporating international flavours with a touch of local flair. Food choices can be overwhelming. Here’s a list of must-have local delicacies, unusual snacks, and global cuisines.
1.Ice cream At Kem Coba
Montreal is well-known for its wide range of cultures, which extends to its cuisine. Regarding “duo” ice cream flavours like raspberry-lychee & rosewater, lemon-blackberry, and almond-sour cherry, Kem Coba is the place to go if you’re looking for something different. Vegan ice cream is also available!
2.Poutine
Poutine is unquestionably Montreal’s hallmark dish, as seen by the city’s soaring popularity among residents and visitors alike. Poutine can be served as a starter or a main entrée. Try the duck confit and poached egg breakfast poutine or the gluttonous foie gras main dish poutine.
Numerous food trucks and restaurants in Montreal provide the typical Poutine dish, including hand-cut fries, gravy, and cheese curds.
3.Ice cream In A Fish Cone
Do you know a place that sells fish-shaped scoops of ice cream? You guessed it: Montreal. Fish-shaped cones are already famous in other locations, such as Toronto and New York City. Ice cream served in a fish cone can be found at the famous Kamehameha Snack Bar in Honolulu, Hawaii.
4.Bagels
The best bagels in the world, allegedly better than those in New York City, are believed to be found in Montreal. Jewish immigrants brought hand-rolled and dense wood-fired dough rings to the United States in the early twentieth century. The Montreal-style bagel is made by hand, blanched in honey water, and then wood-fired in front of the customers.
Try slathering your bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
5.Maple Syrup
Over two-thirds of the world’s maple syrup is produced in Quebec, according to the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers. Quebec’s maple products are also devoured in large part in Montreal. According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization, maple products are consumed in more significant quantities in Quebec than anywhere else.
6.Smoked Meat
Smoked meat is by far the most popular dish in Canada, where it can be found on everything from sandwiches to Poutine to pizzas and pasta. When it comes to smoked ham sandwiches in Canada, a piece of art between two slices of rye and a dab of yellow mustard has been refined over more than 80 years.
A smoked meat sandwich may be found at several of the city’s delis. As seen by the enormous queues outside, the eatery is well-known throughout the area.
7.Poutine Pizza
There’s poutine pizza if bacon and pepperoni aren’t enough to fulfil your need for greasy food on a pizza. Pizza George le Roi, a little eatery just outside of Montreal, was the first to serve Poutine on a pizza. Flatbreads made with Poutine may be found at Les 3 Brasseurs in Montreal.
8.Izakayas
There have only recently been several new Montreal izakayas springing up, with the first of these Japanese-style pubs debuting here in 2010, years after the trend had already taken hold in New York, San Francisco, and even Vancouver. It doesn’t matter; it’s nearly impossible in Montreal to avoid running into an izakaya.
9.Rotisserie Chicken
In Montreal, chicken is anything but boring. Portuguese, Jamaican, and Pakistani cuisines, among others, are incorporated into dishes at many of the city’s eateries. Poutine or gravy can be drizzled over the shredded or entire chicken. Try chicken at various restaurants in Montreal to pick the best one for your budget. Start with the city’s many Portuguese restaurants and then branch out to other cuisines.
10.Haitian Tassot
Tassot is a traditional Haitian meal of marinated jerked goat or beef. Tassot and other French Caribbean and Creole cuisine staples are becoming more widely available in Montreal as the Haitian population continues to rise (2 per cent of the city’s people in the 2001 census). Ange & Ricky, a no-frills Haitian restaurant near Jean-Talon Market, is a popular choice. Take a tassot, rice, and fried plantains dish home with you!
11.Burger At Dic Ann’s
Dic Ann’s is a restaurant that has been around for over sixty years and has expanded to other sites throughout the city. The homegrown burger chain is well-known for serving burgers with thin patties seasoned with a touch of heat. It’s a must-see for anybody visiting Montreal.
12.Gibeau Orange Julep
Even though it is a drink, the Orange Julep is a significant part of Montreal’s culinary landscape. According to folklore, a visionary opened this orange-colored Hermas Gibeau, a restaurant with servers on roller skates and the most popular cocktail in Montreal, Orange Julep. One of the few components is freshly squeezed Sunkist oranges; however, the formula is a closely guarded family secret.
13.Paté Chinois
Cooking Paté Chinois is similar to making Shepherd’s Pie in France. The base is ground beef, the middle layer is canned corn, and the top layer is mashed potatoes. This is how it’s produced. Then, it’s baked and, if desired, seasoned. One of the province’s most beloved comfort dishes is Paté Chinois.
14.Pouding Chômeur At La Binerie
At La Binerie, you’ll find everything from tourtière to fèves au lard and many other traditional Quebec dishes. But save room for this decadent delicacy developed in Quebec during the Great Depression. It is straightforward: a batter is cooked with maple syrup, and the finished product is served warm.
15.Shish Taouk
Shish taouk is a staple of Montreal’s street food. When it comes to street food, it’s hard to get away from chicken shawarma—marinated, boneless chicken that has been marinated for hours and then spit-roasted vertically on a pita with pickled vegetables and hummus. Make sure you know exactly what you’re getting before you order, as the dish’s name has a variety of meanings in various sections of the Middle Eastern eating diaspora.
16.Kouign Amann At Au Kouign Amann
Croissants, mille-feuilles, and other delectable pastries can be had at any one of a large number of outstanding bakeries located across Montreal. But when it comes to the buttery and ever-so-slightly gooey Breton pastry that gives this Plateau bakery its name, the kouign Amann, this establishment is unrivalled.
17.Quarter Chicken At Chalet Bar-BQ
The Chalet Bar-BQ is a well-known landmark in Montreal. The eatery offers just chicken-based entrees and French fries on its straightforward menu. The chicken is slow-cooked over a wood fire, and the quarter chicken (or half chicken) meal with a serving of fries is almost as good as it gets.
18.Gnocchi At Drogheria Fine
An authentic Italian shop is easy to miss because of its small, modest position on Fairmont. Fresh gnocchi is available for $5 per carton, and the best pasta sauce in Montreal can be purchased in an 8-ounce jar from the only window. Enjoy this piping-hot Italian comfort food while strolling through the Mile End neighborhood’s busy hub with Parmesan and cracked pepper sprinkled.
19.The Special At Wilensky’s
Wilensky’s has been open since 1932 and is currently run by the same family members. The Special is a must on the menu: all-beef salami and bologna, with optional cheese and mandatory mustard, on Kaiser Bread. Don’t even think of asking the team to exclude the mustard.
20.A Panini At Café Milano Montréal
The St. Leonard classic Café Milano, now in its 50th year, remains a focal point for Montreal’s East End Italian population and a top sandwich shop in the city. To end the meal, diners can’t go wrong with Panini sandwiches packed with beef, sausage, or capicollo. Now with a Laval site and one in the West Island on the way.
