Best French Restaurants in Montreal (May 2026)
34 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated May 5, 2026
Top Best French in Montreal
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Violon |      |
4.6 ★415 reviews | Lobster and Persimmons Appetizers, Fleur des Monts Cheese | 4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal, QC H2J 3Y6 |
| 2 | Montréal Plaza |  |
4.6 ★1,284 reviews | Tasting Menu, Cocktails | 6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2 |
| 3 | Joe Beef | |
4.5 ★3,168 reviews | Lobster Spaghetti, Foie Gras Terrine / Foie Gras Double Down | 2491 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6 |
| 4 | L'Express |  |
4.6 ★3,811 reviews | Hanger Steak (Steak Frites), Duck Confit | 3927 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4 |
| 5 | Casavant | |
4.8 ★512 reviews | Scallops, Beef Tartare | 350 R. de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P9 |
| 6 | Restaurant Parapluie | |
4.8 ★319 reviews | Beef Tartare, Panna Cotta (Honey and Pollen) | 44 Rue Beaubien O, Montréal, QC H2S 1V3 |
| 7 | Monarque | |
4.6 ★2,280 reviews | Trout Tartare, Joue de bœuf braisée (Braised Beef Cheek) | 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1 |
| 8 | Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea |  |
4.5 ★2,563 reviews | Brioche Bread, Poached Lobster | 1065 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 0B9 |
| 9 | Claire Jacques | |
5.0 ★106 reviews | Desserts, Menu Dégustation (Tasting Menu) | 8111 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2P 2G7 |
| 10 | Garde Manger | |
4.6 ★1,805 reviews | Tasting Menu (Chef's Menu), Seafood (General) | 408 R. Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2S9 |
| 11 | Maison Boulud | |
4.5 ★1,346 reviews | Garlic Gratiné Snails (Escargot), Salmon Tartare (Tartare de Saumon) | 1228 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3G 1H6 |
| 12 | Annette bar à vin | |
4.6 ★382 reviews | Beef Tartare, Fried Maitake Mushrooms | 4051 Rue Molson local 120, Montréal, QC H1Y 3L1 |
| 13 | Restaurant Limbo | |
4.7 ★184 reviews | Beef Tongue, Duck Dish | 45 Av. Mozart O, Montréal, QC H2S 1C1 |
| 14 | Juliette Plaza | |
4.7 ★155 reviews | Fish and Chips, Lamb | 6220 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2 |
| 15 | Modavie | |
4.5 ★7,722 reviews | Lamb Poutine, Duck Confit | 1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Y6 |
| 16 | Leméac | |
4.5 ★2,688 reviews | Mussels, Duck Confit | 1045 Av. Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2L1 |
| 17 | Le Cartet Resto Boutique | |
4.5 ★2,312 reviews | Canton, Œufs Benedictines (Toscan) | 106 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5 |
| 18 | O-Thym | |
4.6 ★1,911 reviews | Smoked Pasta, Arctic Char (Omble Chevalier) | 1257 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9 |
| 19 | Café Cherrier | |
4.3 ★1,724 reviews | Oeufs Bénédictine, Soupe de poisson | 3635 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6 |
| 20 | Chez Victoire | |
4.5 ★1,184 reviews | Tasting Menu, Tomato Salad with Mozzarella Espuma | 1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2J 1Z1 |
| 21 | Île Flottante | |
4.6 ★903 reviews | Tasting Menu, Wine Pairing | 176 Saint Viateur West Street, QC 2L3, Saint Viateur St. West, Montreal, QC H2T 2L3 |
| 22 | Bistro Chez Roger | |
4.3 ★1,196 reviews | Saumon, Fish and Chips | 2316 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1M9 |
| 23 | Restaurant de l'ITHQ | |
4.6 ★815 reviews | Menu Dégustation (Tasting Menu), Accord Mets et Vins (Wine Pairing) | 3535 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3P1 |
| 24 | Bistro Le Cerf-Volant | |
4.9 ★599 reviews | Duck, Pierogies | 8480 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2L9 |
| 25 | Place Carmin | |
4.6 ★739 reviews | Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow | 740 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 1P1 |
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