What are the best modern restaurants in Montreal?

Top-ranked modern restaurants in Montreal include Vin Mon Lapin (Michelin-recommended, North America's 50 Best, #2 on Canada's 100 Best), Lawrence, BAR ST-DENIS, Restaurant Panacée, Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul.

Where can I find the best modern in Montreal?

Vin Mon Lapin (150 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1L8), Lawrence (9 Av. Fairmount E, Montréal, QC H2T 1C7), BAR ST-DENIS (6966 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2S 2S4).

Best Modern Restaurants in Montreal (Jun 2026)

10 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated June 20, 2026

Vin Mon Lapin

$$$

4.5 (1,328)

What to order Leeks, Le croque-pétoncle (Scallop Croque), Sea Urchin

Lawrence

4.5 (895)

What to order Tasting Menu, Lamb, Squid Ink Pasta

BAR ST-DENIS

4.4 (530)

What to order Ris de veau (Veal Sweetbreads), Couteaux de mer (Razor Clams), Palourdes (Clams)

Restaurant Panacée

4.9 (174)

What to order 5-course tasting menu, Desserts, Stuffed Onion

Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul

4.7 (173)

What to order Tasting Menu (Menu Dégustation), Tomate Mozzarella (Dessert), Topinambour (Sunchoke)

BOUILLON BILK

$$$

4.7 (2,768)

What to order Escargot Ravioli, Veal Tartare with Sea Urchin, Duck

Restaurant de l'ITHQ

4.6 (815)

What to order Menu Dégustation (Tasting Menu), Accord Mets et Vins (Wine Pairing), Festin Japonais (Japanese Feast)

Bistro Le Cerf-Volant

4.9 (599)

What to order Duck, Pierogies, Clam & Turbot Scialatielli

MARCUS Restaurant + Lounge

3.9 (1,519)

What to order Tuna Tartare, Dover Sole, Truffle Pasta

Osteria mkt

$$$

4.5 (492)

What to order Pappardele con agnello, Endive Pear Salad, Caprice salad

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	Google Rating	What to Order	Address
1	Vin Mon Lapin	1,120	4.5 ★1,328 reviews	Leeks, Le croque-pétoncle (Scallop Croque)	150 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1L8
2	Lawrence	335	4.5 ★895 reviews	Tasting Menu, Lamb	9 Av. Fairmount E, Montréal, QC H2T 1C7
3	BAR ST-DENIS	259	4.4 ★530 reviews	Ris de veau (Veal Sweetbreads), Couteaux de mer (Razor Clams)	6966 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2S 2S4
4	Restaurant Panacée	235	4.9 ★174 reviews	5-course tasting menu, Desserts	1701 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3L4
5	Restaurant Chez Jean-Paul	219	4.7 ★173 reviews	Tasting Menu (Menu Dégustation), Tomate Mozzarella (Dessert)	1141 Rue Bélanger, Montréal, QC H2S 1H6
6	BOUILLON BILK	180	4.7 ★2,768 reviews	Escargot Ravioli, Veal Tartare with Sea Urchin	22 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2X 2W5
7	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
8	Bistro Le Cerf-Volant	165	4.9 ★599 reviews	Duck, Pierogies	8480 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2L9
9	MARCUS Restaurant + Lounge	163	3.9 ★1,519 reviews	Tuna Tartare, Dover Sole	1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z5
10	Osteria mkt	159	4.5 ★492 reviews	Pappardele con agnello, Endive Pear Salad	1333 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, QC H3A 1T9

Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.