🍽️ Must-Visit Restaurants in Montreal

After a year since my Vermont ski trip, these Montreal spots were so good they inspired me to write again! A mix of local gems and underrated finds – trust me, you’ll want to bookmark these. 📍 Barroco 🍴 Signature Dishes: Aged ham + roasted wild mushrooms (perfect starters) Beef shortribs (similar to Toronto’s Côte de Bœuf but richer) Paella Barroco (hearty seafood feast) 💡 Why go? Cozy, rustic vibe with bold flavors. 📍 L'Express 🍴 Local Favorite: Grilled octopus + beef carpaccio (elevated classics) Roasted quail + duck confit (French bistro perfection) ✨ Quirk: Menu has abstract fonts but check the English descriptions! 📍 Olive Et Gourmando ☕ Café Musts: Potato salad (unexpectedly addictive) The Cuban sandwich (staff’s pick over paninis!) 🍞 Vibe: Hip bakery meets brunch spot. 📍 Holder 🇫🇷 French Comfort Food: French onion soup + fish soup with rouille (winter warmers) Beef tartare + foie gras with pear chutney (decadent duo) 📍 Au Pied de Cochon 🦆 Foie Gras Heaven: Foie gras nigiri + parfait (yes, sushi-style!) Duck in a Can (quirky must-try) Plogue À Champlain (sweet-savory pancake stack) ⚠️ Warning: Come very hungry. 📍 Janine Café 🥞 Brunch That Beats Vancouver/Boston: Gaufre et poulet frit (fried chicken & waffles) Chic croissant (buttery perfection) Doré (French toast reimagined) 🔥 Hot take: Zero misses – order freely! 📍 Atwater Cocktail Club 🍸 Nightcap Essential: Smoke Show (their iconic smoked cocktail) #MontrealEats #FrenchCuisine #FoodieTravel #HiddenGems