The Most Romantic Restaurants in Montreal
If you’re looking for a romantic place where you can take your significant other for Valentine’s Day, their birthday, or just to keep the spark alive, look no further; we’ve put together a list of the most romantic restaurants in Montreal.
What makes a restaurant romantic?
It can be a bit tricky to decide what makes a restaurant romantic. In asking our colleagues, we quickly realized that what one person finds romantic may not be romantic for another. However, the central elements that everyone seemed to agree on were the ambience and the experience. Those criteria helped us create this list.
A romantic atmosphere, in our opinion, is warm, cozy, intimate and enchanting. An experience will be considered sexy when it takes us out of our normal routine. Discovery and sharing are sexy! So we think of menus featuring special products, elaborate presentations, shareable dishes and tasting menus. These types of experiences fuel conversation, stimulate exchange, and invite us to stop and question the sensations that a dish and an experience give us.
For more inspiration, we invite you to peruse our guide to the best date spots.
We hope you will share sweet moments of discovery around the tables of the most romantic restaurants in town!
Bon appétit!
Bar George
Located in the Mount Stephen Club — formerly a luxurious private club — the owners of Bar George have preserved the distinctive charm of the building all while adding their own unique touch. We come here to enjoy one of the best English menus in town! The address is perfect for a chic and romantic evening out. It is definitely one of the most beautiful places in town!
Montréal
Pubjelly
Pubjelly is Jellyfish’s little brother address. The dining room — with its beautiful lighting and wooden tables — immediately makes you feel at ease and want to settle in for the night, which contributes to its romantic atmosphere. Going to Pubjelly is like going to a show — you’ll experience emotions. We recommend that you start the evening with a plate of oysters!
Montréal
Le Filet
Le Filet is a staple in Montreal. In a beautifully intimate setting, you will enjoy memorable dishes inspired by the sea. The hybrid menu is influenced by the chef’s Japanese origins and his training in French cuisine. There is definitely something special about Le Filet, with its soul and undeniable class, and an address not to be missed in the city. Photos Alison Slattery
Montréal
Foxy
Foxy – from the owners of Olive & Gourmando, Dyan Solomon and Éric Girard – is undeniably romantic. In their comfortable, intimate and original space, you can enjoy dishes that remind you of the countryside. The short menu offers superb items and delicate, tasty and original small plates. Foxy is definitely one of the best restaurants in Griffintown. The place is always bustling and the atmosphere is particularly vibrant.
Montréal
Luciano Trattoria
Luciano, located in Rosemont Petite-Patrie, is one of the best Italian restaurants in town. We can’t quite explain why eating authentic Italian food is romantic, but it just is. This experience allows us to travel to Italy — an undeniably romantic country — for a meal! Simple and affordable, Luciano’s is a charming place for a date!
Montréal
Jun I
Sushi — now that’s romantic! And Jun I certainly has one of the best sushi offerings in town. The tiny space on Laurier Street West attracts a nice clientele. Chef Junichi Ikematsu is a purist, serving only the best products available.
Montréal
Mon Lapin
Mon Lapin is one of our favourites. Everything is beautifully prepared with care and delicacy, and is consistently original, and of course, delicious. To accompany a delicious menu, the restaurant offers an impressive wine list, made up mostly of excellent privately imported natural wines. This restaurant is sure to please for all and any types of special occasions!
Montréal
Lawrence
Lawrence is nestled in a small 20-seat space on Fairmount Street. The atmosphere is very intimate, the service is ultra-professional, and the tasting menu will amaze you. It’s a big hit and a Montreal institution!
Montréal
Bar Datcha
Entering Kabinet is like being transported to Paris in the 1970s. The decor is simply magnificent and the menu is sexy! In addition to the finely reworked brasserie dishes, a whole section is dedicated to caviar. Served with all its accoutrements, this flagship dish is sure to impress! Nice wine list and cocktails too.
Montréal
Restaurant Beba
Ah, Beba! This small, modest-looking restaurant nestled in Verdun offers some of the best cuisine in town. The cocktail list is exemplary, the wine list is full of superb imports and in the kitchen, Ariel Schor leads a brigade that is always pushing the limits. Voted one of the best restaurants in Canada several years in a row, Beba will not disappoint!
Montréal
Monarque
One of the most beautiful dining rooms is located at 406 Saint-Jacques Street. In the heart of Old Montreal, even getting to Monarque is romantic! From the same team as the very popular Leméac, Monarque can accommodate 175 people in its two spaces: the brasserie side and the chic dining room. You will eat well on either side, but to impress, we recommend a reservation in the dining room.
Montréal
Damas
Damas is one of the best addresses in town. Its Syrian menu invites you to share a multitude of small dishes, each as succulent as the next. The decor is breathtaking, brick mingles with wood, red velvet, dark brown leather and beautiful Syrian hanging lamps.
Montréal
Fleurs et Cadeaux Restaurant
This snack bar with Japanese accents is located in a small pink house in the middle of Chinatown. Even from the façade, we are charmed! The dishes share well, the cocktails are creative, and the sake is the king of the bottle menu. The music plays an important role in the atmosphere. A pair of vinyl turntables frequently hosts DJs. After dinner, head downstairs to the speakeasy Sans Soleil, which boasts an impressive music program and one of the best listening rooms in town.
Montréal
Bonheur d'Occasion
Bonheur d’Occasion is, of course, a classic of Quebec literature, but today, it’s also an excellent 45-seat restaurant at the corner of Notre-Dame Ouest and Couvent streets in Saint-Henri. The project, built on the shoulders of a highly promising team, won us over from our first visit. A warm welcome, attentive service, and dishes crafted with care await you there.
Montréal
Le Violon
At 40, celebrity chef Danny Smiles, joined by his long-time partner Mitch Laughren, maître d’ Andrew Park, and his friend, painter Dan Climan, is finally ready to unveil his latest venture: Le Violon, which takes the place of the legendary Maison Publique on Gilford Street in the Plateau Mont-Royal.
Montréal
Restaurant Parapluie
Chef Robin Filteau Boucher (formerly of Chez Victoire, Laurea, Gipsy, and Théophile) now has his own place on Beaubien Street: Parapluie, a charming little neighborhood restaurant that we fell in love with at first sight!
Montréal
Juliette Plaza
Next door to the legendary Montréal Plaza, separated only by a quirky little curtain, Juliette Plaza celebrates its official opening on February 28, 2024. From its very first moments, the establishment stands out with its unique atmosphere and the high quality of its cuisine, clearly reflecting the mark of the prestigious team behind the neighboring institution.
Montréal
Restaurant Bona Fide
Opened in October 2024, Bona Fide has taken over the former Paloma space on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. It’s the perfect spot to discover for sharing great moments with loved ones, all in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
Montréal
Le Chien Fumant
The restaurant Chien Fumant opened in the winter of 2009 and has been packed every evening since its debut. This small corner establishment in the Plateau Mont-Royal continues to charm its guests, and it’s no coincidence.
Montréal
Miracolo
Led by an experienced team, Miracolo brings a much-needed new option to the neighborhood. The dishes are offered at fair prices and designed for sharing. There’s a genuine desire to create cuisine that is both flavorful and accessible.
Montréal
Liverpool House
Liverpool House is one of the best spots in Montreal. People come for a generous and flavorful meal in a particularly lively atmosphere. It’s simply a must-visit restaurant in Montreal and one of the best English restaurants in the city.
Montréal
Entre-Deux
A new wave of entrepreneurs is settling on Sherbrooke West, giving the street a younger and livelier vibe. Entre-Deux, a neighborhood wine bar, is well worth a detour in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
Montreal
Taverne Monkland / Monkland Tavern
Opened in 1995, Taverne Monkland is a hidden gem in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, offering meticulous and flawless farm-to-table cuisine. You’ll be charmed not only by the exquisite dishes but also by the warm welcome and service worthy of the finest tables in the city.
Montréal
BARROCO
Barroco is a romantic and festive restaurant offering a taste of Mediterranean cuisine in one of Montreal’s oldest buildings, located on one of the city’s oldest streets. Opened in October 2008, the establishment has become a true institution in Old Montreal.
Montréal
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