As 2023 winds down, forget the usual year in review it's time to chew over the buffet of new restaurants, bars, and cafés joining our culinary club. Each has brought its own flavour to the table, turning the city into a feast of innovation. So, grab your forks (and your curiosity) as we take a bite out of the year’s tastiest additions, proving once again that in Montreal, we don’t just eat to live; we live to eat.
Air Canada's new restaurant ranking reads like an in-flight menu where Montreal spots have landed in first-class. After a covert food critic crisscrossed the nation, Montreal emerged as a star, with six of its freshest eateries landing in the top 30. As we eagerly await the top ten reveal this fall, Montreal's culinary prowess is clear. Among the showstoppers is Montreal's first-ever Korean bistro-style restaurant in Saint-Henri and an industrial-chic locale in the Plateau serving eclectic dishes to only a few dozen diners a night. For those looking to dine sky-high, here are some of the best new restaurants in Montreal to touch down.
Nolan, one of the newest restaurants in Griffintown's bustling scene, has been gaining early praise for its decadent, shareable menu prioritizing Quebec-grown foods and its welcoming, mindful vibe.
Nolan, one of the newest restaurants in Griffintown's bustling scene, has been gaining early praise for its decadent, shareable menu prioritizing Quebec-grown foods and its welcoming, mindful vibe.
Nothing compares to the Montreal restaurant scene, and when it comes to our selection of delish Thai spots to try out, Pamika Brasserie Thai is a definitely must-try. The Montreal favourite spot is reopening at a brand new location with a whole new look to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Located on Saint Laurent, Pamika is adding a bit of South Asian flavour to one of the city's tastiest streets.