Old Montreal: Our take-out suggestions

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The cobblestone streets, the Old Port and the treasures of the past take us back to another era. It’s true that walking through Old Montréal, the influence of the old continent comes through strongly. Montréal is one of the oldest cities in North America, and this neighbourhood gives a good sense of what the city looked like in centuries past.

It’s no secret that Old Montréal is a favourite destination for visitors to Montréal, but it’s also a culturally significant place for people who live on the island. With the Phi Centre, the Science Centre, the Old Port and the Grande Roue, among others, Old Montréal is, this year aside, a place for all sorts of singular experiences. Of all the activities on offer, you already know which one interests us most: discovering and tasting! Old Montréal is anything but disappointing on that front, with an enchanting choice of restaurants.

The neighbourhood has a particularly varied food offering. You’ll find Montréal institutions alongside laid-back counters and more refined restaurants. Generous sandwiches, Italian cooking, Japanese specialties, fragrant Indian dishes or Southeast Asian flavours: several excellent Old Montréal addresses let you order a meal to go, whether for lunch, dinner or a food break. A practical option for enjoying their specialties at home, at the office or on a picnic in the Old Port

You could play tourist in your own city and head to Old Montréal to pick up a good meal to go. Several restaurants offer that option so you can try them from the comfort of home. Here are a few suggestions.

For more recommendations, you can have a look at the list of restaurants offering delivery in Montréal.

Feel free to send us your suggestions if you have other good takeout addresses in Old Montréal.

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal

The concept of Venice MTL is to offer a place open during the day, in Old Montreal and downtown, that offers healthy and very affordable dishes.

440 Rue Saint-François-Xavier
Montréal

Le Petit Sao (Vieux Montréal)

Open since the beginning of July 2020 in a charming and newly renovated space, Le Petit Sao in Old Montreal offers delicious, revisited, and quickly prepared Vietnamese dishes in the historic district of the city.

237 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Montréal

Restaurant Graziella

A real favourite with the team, this elegant Old Montréal address serves refined Italian cooking, carried by the chef’s talent and attentive service. Dishes are available for takeout on certain occasions only; it’s best to contact the restaurant directly to check availability.

116 Rue McGill
Montréal

Restaurant Il Miglio Express

Il Miglio Express continues the fresh pasta counter concept of its big brother in the Mile End. The new location is perfectly adapted to the professional clientele of Old Montreal and offers a fast and delicious lunch option for the neighbourhood.

111 Wellington Street
Montreal

HÀ Vieux-Montréal

Opened in 2017, this Old Montréal address serves flavourful cooking drawn from the aromas and tastes of Southeast Asia. Grilled meats, fragrant soups, buns, vegetarian dishes and seafood make up a varied menu, along with the spring rolls, which rank among the city’s finest. An excellent takeout option in the neighbourhood.

600 Rue William
Montréal

Sabrosa

Set up on Place Jacques-Cartier, Sabrosa serves a blended Latin American cuisine, punctuated with a few nods to Japan. Shrimp ceviche, birria tacos, al pastor, fish or vegan tacos, enchiladas and churros make up a colourful, generous offering that is particularly well suited to takeout.  

404 Place Jacques-Cartier
Montréal

Olive et Gourmando

A genuine Old Montréal institution since 1997, Olive et Gourmando has been treating Montrealers to its viennoiseries, generous brunches and now-iconic sandwiches. A reliable stop for an excellent coffee, something sweet or a flavourful lunch.

351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest
Montréal

Restaurant Gandhi (Halal)

Considered one of the finest Indian restaurants in Montréal, Gandhi serves generous, fragrant cooking prepared with great care. Curries, tandoori dishes and other house classics travel well, so you can enjoy the full richness of Indian cooking at home or at the office.

230 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest
Montréal

Motto Handroll Bar

In the heart of Old Montréal, Motto celebrates the Japanese art of temaki with precision: crisp nori, barely warm rice and remarkably fresh fish, brought together in hand-rolled cones. The menu also takes in crudos, nigiris and delicate chirashis, for a refined takeout meal at lunch as at dinner!

473 Rue Saint-François-Xavier
Montréal
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