Best French Restaurants in Montreal (Jun 2026)
36 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Violon | 1,058 | 4.6 ★415 reviews | Lobster and Persimmons Appetizers, Fleur des Monts Cheese | 4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal, QC H2J 3Y6 | |
| 2 | Restaurant Limbo | 685 | 4.7 ★184 reviews | Beef Tongue, Duck Dish | 45 Av. Mozart O, Montréal, QC H2S 1C1 | |
| 3 | L'Express | 552 | 4.6 ★3,811 reviews | Hanger Steak (Steak Frites), Duck Confit | 3927 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4 | |
| 4 | Joe Beef | 548 | 4.5 ★3,168 reviews | Lobster Spaghetti, Foie Gras Terrine / Foie Gras Double Down | 2491 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6 | |
| 5 | Montréal Plaza | 520 | 4.6 ★1,284 reviews | Tasting Menu, Cocktails | 6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2 | |
| 6 | Casavant | 432 | 4.8 ★512 reviews | Scallops, Beef Tartare | 350 R. de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P9 | |
| 7 | Restaurant Parapluie | 427 | 4.8 ★319 reviews | Beef Tartare, Panna Cotta (Honey and Pollen) | 44 Rue Beaubien O, Montréal, QC H2S 1V3 | |
| 8 | Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea | 376 | 4.5 ★2,563 reviews | Brioche Bread, Poached Lobster | 1065 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 0B9 | |
| 9 | Juliette Plaza | 348 | 4.7 ★155 reviews | Fish and Chips, Lamb | 6220 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2 | |
| 10 | Monarque | 347 | 4.6 ★2,280 reviews | Trout Tartare, Joue de bœuf braisée (Braised Beef Cheek) | 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1 | |
| 11 | Claire Jacques | 300 | 5.0 ★106 reviews | Desserts, Menu Dégustation (Tasting Menu) | 8111 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2P 2G7 | |
| 12 | Garde Manger | 274 | 4.6 ★1,805 reviews | Tasting Menu (Chef's Menu), Seafood (General) | 408 R. Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2S9 | |
| 13 | Maison Boulud | 270 | 4.5 ★1,346 reviews | Garlic Gratiné Snails (Escargot), Salmon Tartare (Tartare de Saumon) | 1228 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3G 1H6 | |
| 14 | Annette bar à vin | 257 | 4.6 ★382 reviews | Beef Tartare, Fried Maitake Mushrooms | 4051 Rue Molson local 120, Montréal, QC H1Y 3L1 | |
| 15 | Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul | 219 | 4.7 ★173 reviews | Tasting Menu (Menu Dégustation), Tomate Mozzarella (Dessert) | 1141 Rue Bélanger, Montréal, QC H2S 1H6 | |
| 16 | Modavie | 187 | 4.5 ★7,722 reviews | Lamb Poutine, Duck Confit | 1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Y6 | |
| 17 | Leméac | 177 | 4.5 ★2,688 reviews | Mussels, Duck Confit | 1045 Av. Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2L1 | |
| 18 | Le Cartet Resto Boutique | 175 | 4.5 ★2,312 reviews | Canton, Œufs Benedictines (Toscan) | 106 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5 | |
| 19 | O-Thym | 175 | 4.6 ★1,911 reviews | Smoked Pasta, Arctic Char (Omble Chevalier) | 1257 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9 | |
| 20 | Café Cherrier | 169 | 4.3 ★1,724 reviews | Oeufs Bénédictine, Soupe de poisson | 3635 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6 | |
| 21 | Chez Victoire | 168 | 4.5 ★1,184 reviews | Tasting Menu, Tomato Salad with Mozzarella Espuma | 1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2J 1Z1 | |
| 22 | Île Flottante | 167 | 4.6 ★903 reviews | Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing | 176 Saint Viateur West Street, QC 2L3, Saint Viateur St. West, Montreal, QC H2T 2L3 | |
| 23 | Bistro Chez Roger | 166 | 4.3 ★1,196 reviews | Saumon, Fish and Chips | 2316 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1M9 | |
| 24 | Restaurant de l'ITHQ | 166 | 4.6 ★815 reviews | Menu Dégustation (Tasting Menu), Accord Mets et Vins (Wine Pairing) | 3535 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3P1 | |
| 25 | Bistro Le Cerf-Volant | 165 | 4.9 ★599 reviews | Duck, Pierogies | 8480 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2L9 | |
| 26 | Place Carmin | 165 | 4.6 ★739 reviews | Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow | 740 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 1P1 | |
| 27 | Le Géraldine | 163 | 4.7 ★594 reviews | Discovery Menu (Menu Dégustation), Foie Gras | 163 Rue Saint-Eustache, Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 2L5 | |
| 28 | Kitchen Galerie | 162 | 4.7 ★556 reviews | Foie Gras Poêlé, Oysters | 60 Rue Jean-Talon E, Montréal, QC H2R 1S5 | |
| 29 | Renoir Restaurant | 162 | 4.4 ★692 reviews | Miso Bread, Quebec's Tomato Gazpacho Ricotta Espuma with Basil Oil | 1155 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 2N3 | |
| 30 | Chardo - resto & bar à vin | 161 | 4.7 ★479 reviews | — | 606 Rue Shefford, Bromont, QC J2L 1C1 | |
| 31 | Le St-Urbain | 160 | 4.6 ★510 reviews | Cream of parsnip and apple soup pistachios, endive, sage, Oysters | 96 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, QC H3L 1T2 | |
| 32 | Dorsia | 159 | 4.5 ★503 reviews | Steak Tartare, Agnolotti | 396 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T9 | |
| 33 | Restaurant La Chronique | 154 | 4.4 ★335 reviews | Foie Gras, Gaspésie Arctic Char | 104 Av. Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N7 | |
| 34 | Restaurant Les Mômes | 153 | 4.6 ★265 reviews | Tasting Menu (Menu Dégustation), Grilled Octopus (Pieuvre grillée) | 586 Rue Villeray, Montréal, QC H2R 1H6 | |
| 35 | Vin Polisson | 153 | 4.8 ★222 reviews | Raviolis au crabe des neiges, Crudo de truite | 197 Rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 1P4 | |
| 36 | Restaurant Le Hatley | Relais & Châteaux | 148 | 4.6 ★154 reviews | Duck Egg Caviar, Scallop | 575 Rue Hovey, North Hatley, QC J0B 2C0 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.



































