Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OGood for lunch, just down the street
Another great lunch place. Closest you can get to the building - go down the back stairs and the restaurant is just outside the side entrance to the building
17 localnici recomandă
Café Titanic
445 Rue Saint-PierreAnother great lunch place. Closest you can get to the building - go down the back stairs and the restaurant is just outside the side entrance to the building
Quaint French lunch spot. Try the charcuterie plate. Also very close to the building.
17 localnici recomandă
Marché de la Villette
324 Rue Saint-Paul OQuaint French lunch spot. Try the charcuterie plate. Also very close to the building.
Holder
407 Rue McGillNice atmosphere for dinner, a bit pricey but worth it.
Polish food. Stash has been a staple in Old Montreal for decades. The menu hasn't changed in forever because when you get the right formula you stick with it. The menu is designed so you can share - for a group of four I would recommend the Schnitzel, potato pancakes, cabbage rolls, pierogis and krokiety. For an individual, you can get a beginner's plate which has a nice mix of the above. The kitchen is in the basement so the waiter gets a good workout.
75 localnici recomandă
Stash Café
200 Rue Saint-Paul OPolish food. Stash has been a staple in Old Montreal for decades. The menu hasn't changed in forever because when you get the right formula you stick with it. The menu is designed so you can share - for a group of four I would recommend the Schnitzel, potato pancakes, cabbage rolls, pierogis and krokiety. For an individual, you can get a beginner's plate which has a nice mix of the above. The kitchen is in the basement so the waiter gets a good workout.
Of "Chuck's Day Off" fame, this cozy spot is steps from the loft. You might even see Chuck! Pricey.
159 localnici recomandă
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierOf "Chuck's Day Off" fame, this cozy spot is steps from the loft. You might even see Chuck! Pricey.
This is one of the furthest recommendations for the loft and certainly the priciest but it makes the list because it is one of the best restaurants in Montreal.
85 localnici recomandă
Toqué!
900 Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleThis is one of the furthest recommendations for the loft and certainly the priciest but it makes the list because it is one of the best restaurants in Montreal.
Close by and decent prices. Easy eating like burgers, salads, etc... general fare. Nice location with a terrasse in the summer to people-watch on busy McGill street. Something for everyone.
16 localnici recomandă
Vallier Bistro
425 Rue McGillClose by and decent prices. Easy eating like burgers, salads, etc... general fare. Nice location with a terrasse in the summer to people-watch on busy McGill street. Something for everyone.
Fish and chips. If you like greasy, you will LOOOOVE this place. Small and cramped but they have a terrasse in the summer on McGill street.
121 localnici recomandă
Brit & Chips
433 Rue McGillFish and chips. If you like greasy, you will LOOOOVE this place. Small and cramped but they have a terrasse in the summer on McGill street.
Big burgers with a dizzying variety of toppings. The regular size is almost too much. The loft is close by in case you have to take a nap after eating here.
26 localnici recomandă
Five Guys
468 Rue McGillBig burgers with a dizzying variety of toppings. The regular size is almost too much. The loft is close by in case you have to take a nap after eating here.
Very cozy basement restaurant decorated with charm and a warm atmosphere. Serves local farm fare - rabbit, deer, cod, salmon, etc... Very close to the loft.
35 localnici recomandă
Restaurant Graziella
116 Rue McGillVery cozy basement restaurant decorated with charm and a warm atmosphere. Serves local farm fare - rabbit, deer, cod, salmon, etc... Very close to the loft.
Biddle's Jr. Resto Cabaret Bar
209 Rue Notre Dame OBiddle's is a Jazz cabaret - often have live jazz during dinner.
Mandy's is a Montreal-born, all-girl's setup (founded by two sisters). Great décor and a nice place to get a sandwich and coffee. Very close to the loft.
120 localnici recomandă
Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-NicolasMandy's is a Montreal-born, all-girl's setup (founded by two sisters). Great décor and a nice place to get a sandwich and coffee. Very close to the loft.
Makes the list because it is the closest McDonald's and sometimes the kids just gotta eat.
231 localnici recomandă
McDonald's
2010 Av. PapineauMakes the list because it is the closest McDonald's and sometimes the kids just gotta eat.
French food, reputedly great wine list and nightly live jazz, R&B or Blues. They also have a lunch menu. Not the closest on the list to the condo but definitely worth a look.
39 localnici recomandă
Modavie
1 Rue Saint-Paul OFrench food, reputedly great wine list and nightly live jazz, R&B or Blues. They also have a lunch menu. Not the closest on the list to the condo but definitely worth a look.
Makes the list because it is usually decent food and everybody knows what to expect. There is also an attached bar area. A bit of a hike to the condo.
45 localnici recomandă
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vieux Montreal
25 Rue Saint-Paul EMakes the list because it is usually decent food and everybody knows what to expect. There is also an attached bar area. A bit of a hike to the condo.
Greek restaurant but they serve everything from Souvlaki to Poutine and everything in between. Family and budget-friendly. Huge menu selection so everybody should find something they like. Good for breakfast (they open at 5am), lunch or an early dinner if you just want to eat and aren't concerned with atmosphere and décor. The kind of place that doesn't make any fancy restaurant lists but at which every local has eaten.
Restaurant Plaza McGill
488 Rue McGillGreek restaurant but they serve everything from Souvlaki to Poutine and everything in between. Family and budget-friendly. Huge menu selection so everybody should find something they like. Good for breakfast (they open at 5am), lunch or an early dinner if you just want to eat and aren't concerned with atmosphere and décor. The kind of place that doesn't make any fancy restaurant lists but at which every local has eaten.
With a name like Ghandi it can only be Indian food! Decent prices, the food is good and the staff very polite.
15 localnici recomandă
Restaurant Gandhi
230 Rue Saint-Paul OWith a name like Ghandi it can only be Indian food! Decent prices, the food is good and the staff very polite.
French/Mediterranean fare in a wonderful décor and atmosphere. You will feel like you never left the condo with the stone walls and the wood-beam ceilings. Lots of good reviews in the local press on this one.
55 localnici recomandă
BARROCO
312 Rue Saint-Paul OFrench/Mediterranean fare in a wonderful décor and atmosphere. You will feel like you never left the condo with the stone walls and the wood-beam ceilings. Lots of good reviews in the local press on this one.
Seafood, Tapas and a wine bar. Nice atmosphere, one of those places that is gaining a good reputation in Old Montreal
27 localnici recomandă
Super Loco
5417 St Laurent BlvdSeafood, Tapas and a wine bar. Nice atmosphere, one of those places that is gaining a good reputation in Old Montreal
An Old Montreal classic, Gibby's Steakhouse is located in an old stable. Great steaks but a bit pricey. Don't fill up on the pickles!
135 localnici recomandă
Gibbys
298 Pl. d'YouvilleAn Old Montreal classic, Gibby's Steakhouse is located in an old stable. Great steaks but a bit pricey. Don't fill up on the pickles!
Drinks & Nightlife
This interesting nightclub is in the basement vaults of the old Royal Bank building, a stunning 1930s edifice
112 localnici recomandă
La Voûte
This interesting nightclub is in the basement vaults of the old Royal Bank building, a stunning 1930s edifice
Sightseeing
The crown jewel of Old Montreal. A MUST-SEE!! $6 entry fee and they have a seasonal light show.
819 localnici recomandă
Bazilica Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame OThe crown jewel of Old Montreal. A MUST-SEE!! $6 entry fee and they have a seasonal light show.
This is the most historically interesting spot in the city. The square known as Place D'Armes is bordered on the south side by Notre-Dame Basilica which is the most worthwhile tourist attraction in the city. To the East is the Aldred building, neighbour to the New York Life insurance building. To the North is the stunning Bank Of Montreal. Forget the horrible modern office tower to the West, don't even turn your head, the ugliness will haunt you.
56 localnici recomandă
Place d'Armes
Place d'ArmesThis is the most historically interesting spot in the city. The square known as Place D'Armes is bordered on the south side by Notre-Dame Basilica which is the most worthwhile tourist attraction in the city. To the East is the Aldred building, neighbour to the New York Life insurance building. To the North is the stunning Bank Of Montreal. Forget the horrible modern office tower to the West, don't even turn your head, the ugliness will haunt you.