Best Restaurants in Old Montreal (Aug 2026)
Cobblestone streets, centuries-old stone buildings, and some of Montreal's most celebrated restaurants. Old Montreal is the city's most romantic dining neighborhood.
Last updated August 23, 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 | Toqué! | 441 |    |
4.5 ★1,539 reviews | Foie Gras Terrine, Confit Trout with Nasturtium Oil | 900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2 |
| 2 | MonarqueFrench | 347 | |
4.6 ★2,280 reviews | Trout Tartare, Joue de bœuf braisée (Braised Beef Cheek) | 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1 |
| 3 | Garde MangerFrench | 274 | |
4.6 ★1,805 reviews | Tasting Menu (Chef's Menu), Seafood (General) | 408 R. Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2S9 |
| 4 | Le Club Chasse et PêcheSeafood | 270 | |
4.7 ★1,105 reviews | Oysters, Braised Piglet Risotto | 423 Rue Saint-Claude, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B6 |
| 5 | Nouilles de Lan ZhouChinese Noodles | 208 |  |
4.5 ★4,820 reviews | Combo 1, Dan Dan Noodles | 1006 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2Z 9Y9 |
| 6 | ModavieFrench | 187 | |
4.5 ★7,722 reviews | Lamb Poutine, Duck Confit | 1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Y6 |
| 7 | Le Cartet Resto BoutiqueFrench Bistro | 175 | |
4.5 ★2,312 reviews | Canton, Œufs Benedictines (Toscan) | 106 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5 |
| 8 | HelenaPortuguese | 168 | |
4.4 ★1,245 reviews | Chef's Tasting Menu, Grilled Whole Fish (Dorade) | 438 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2G1 |
| 9 | Place CarminFrench | 165 | |
4.6 ★739 reviews | Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow | 740 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 1P1 |
| 10 | DorsiaFrench | 159 | |
4.5 ★503 reviews | Steak Tartare, Agnolotti | 396 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T9 |
| 11 | GibbysSteakhouse | 150 | 4.6 ★5,052 reviews | Steak (various cuts), Gibbys Salad | 298 Pl. d'Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 2C2 | |
| 12 | Mémo | 148 | |
4.8 ★146 reviews | Tasting Menu (6-course), Smoked Duck | 644 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1J2 |
| 13 | Crew Collective & Cafe | 147 | 4.4 ★5,681 reviews | Grilled Cheese, Avocado Toast | 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1P5 | |
| 14 | Fleurs et Cadeaux RestaurantModern Japanese | 142 | 4.7 ★2,132 reviews | Tasting Menu, Miso-aged Duck | 1002 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1K6 | |
| 15 | Olive et Gourmando | 139 | 4.4 ★4,109 reviews | Sweet Ricotta, Cubain Sandwich | 351 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 2A7 | |
| 16 | Vieux-Port SteakhouseSteakhouse | 135 | 4.5 ★9,881 reviews | Steak, Filet Mignon | 39 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1G2 | |
| 17 | DandyModern Canadian | 130 | 4.5 ★1,375 reviews | Ricotta Pancakes, Fried Chicken Sandwich | 244 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1L9 | |
| 18 | Steak FritesFrench | 126 | 4.1 ★1,662 reviews | Steak, Frites (Fries) | 405 Rue Saint-Antoine O, Montréal, QC H2Z 2A3 | |
| 19 | Maggie OakesSteakhouse | 118 | 4.3 ★4,140 reviews | Beef Tartare, Foie Gras | 426 Pl. Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B3 | |
| 20 | Mignon Steak Frites | Vieux-MontréalFrench | 116 | 4.3 ★417 reviews | Steak Frites, Crème Brûlée | 101 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z5 | |
| 21 | Café Paquebot Vieux-Montréal | 105 | 4.7 ★711 reviews | Chocolat chaud, Chai Latte | 520 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2Y 2Y9 | |
| 22 | Motto Handroll BarJapanese Handroll Bar | 103 | 4.7 ★100 reviews | Scallop Handroll, Hokkaido Uni Handroll | 473 R. Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2T1 | |
| 23 | Structure Roasters - Structure Torréfacteurs | 103 | 4.7 ★607 reviews | Croissant, Cappuccino | 460 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2H2 | |
| 24 | Restaurant HéritajIndian-french Fusion | 85 | 4.2 ★139 reviews | Burrata, Foie Gras Toast | 701 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 0T9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.