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While
&districts::findbyid('plateau-mont-royal')->getLinkAltName('Le Plateau') is Montreal's dining capital, Old Montreal
probably comes in second - at least, in terms of upscale
restaurants (in fact, casual dining options here are rather
limited). As a tourist destination, it benefits from
a steady stream of international visitors.
Unfortunately, because of the tourist-oriented
schedule of this historic neighborhood, very little in the way of good cafés
is open after 7pm. Better get your coffee during the day.
The following are restaurants and cafés in Old Montreal that we profiled:
- Aix Cuisine du Terroir
711 Côte de la Place d'Armes (Old Montreal), (514) 904-1201
Aix offers French-inspired "country" cuisine.
- Bonaparte
443 rue St-François-Xavier (Old Montreal), (514) 884-4368
A romantic Classic French restaurant. Three meticulously
appointed dining rooms. The service is
good, although somewhat formal. Although many patrons are
tourists (the restaurant is located downstairs from a small
hotel), Le Bonaparte is definitely not a tourist trap - it is
well-known and respected in the city.
- Chez Queux
158 rue St-Paul Est (Old Montreal)
Traditional French cuisine.
- Gibby's
298 place d'Youville (Old Montreal), (514) 282-1837
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant. Cabs waiting in line outside will give you an indication of its popularity.
- La Gargote
351 Place d'Youville (Old Montreal), (514) 844-1428
Although the word “Gargote” means “cheap restaurant” or “diner” in
French slang, this bistro actually offers fairly upscale versions
of classic French dishes (with some North African influences).
- Olive + Gourmando
351 rue St-Paul Ouest (Old Montreal), (514) 350-1083
An extremely popular café-bakery (so popular, in fact, that sometimes it's difficult
to get a seat as there are only about a dozen tables). Passable coffee and
excellent pastries made in-house.
- Titanic
445 rue St-Pierre (Old Montreal), (514) 849-0894
A semi-basement café serving breakfast and lunch (weekdays only).
- Veritas
480 Boulevard St-Laurent (Old Montreal), (514) 510-7775
A modern café serving healthy food and first-class (but "third-wave") coffee.
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