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1. Bellucci Italia
4.5
Awesome(736)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Quartier des Spectacles
Booked 35 times today
Welcome to Bellucci Italia located at Complexe Desjardins across from Quartier des Spectacles in the heart of downtown Montreal. Our mission is to bring you the best of Italian cuisine. In addition to our Italian specialties, we offer an extensive selection of premium wines, cocktails, and homemade desserts. With Montreal’s season of globally recognized outdoor festivals, you can be treated to front row VIP seating for a magical experience in a world-class city that is truly unrivaled. Chef Pizzaiolo has spent a lifetime learning the delicate art of crafting pizza in its most elevated form. He is joined by a team of expert chefs with a repertoire of the finest Italian dishes with wide renown and prepared using the highest quality local and imported ingredients from the old country. These all come together to provide an exceptional dining experience.
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2. Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna- Downtown
4.4
Awesome(440)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
**Call restaurant for reservations** Authentic. Italian. Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna - a modern-world eatery that stays true to traditions, favored for its thin crust wood-fired pizzas. For business lunches, after-work cocktails, family dinners, casual nights with friends or an evening with that special someone, Enoteca Monza is your go-to destination. The menu features Italian classics and contemporary favorites, including arancini, calamari fritti and veal parmigiano plus a host of delicious pasta dishes. These dishes are further complimented by the wine bar and extensive offerings of wines by the glass.
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3. Moretti Downtown
4.5
Awesome(195)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
The new Moretti Downtown was launched in 2021. The spirit is as alive and vibrant as the original Moretti Griffintown. Here you will find the Moretti classics as well as select dishes created specifically for this location.PIZZERIA MORETTI celebrates what comes naturally, what has roots, and what grows. It represents a frame of mind that’s open to new things, new flavors, and new friendships. It emphasizes the positive and celebrates what’s essential in a warm, welcoming environment that gets even hotter as the evening unfolds. Experience casual dining built with a passion for the sensual, the sumptuous, the subtly sophisticated.
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4. Bloom Sushi - QDS
4.6
Exceptional(349)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Quartier des Spectacles
Booked 16 times today
We are a one-of-a-kind sushi restaurant, where you can eat 100% plant based. Grand opening on August 5th at 5 PM.
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5. Fiorellino Centre-Ville
4.4
Awesome(517)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
A restaurant for the ages, one that would stand the test of time. An authentic Italian experience to the city in which it resides.A dining experience seemingly imported from Italy, this little flower is for you.
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6. Joe Beef
4.8
Exceptional(750)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Griffintown/St-Henri
Booked 61 times today
Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.
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7. Vieux-Port Steakhouse & Terrasse
4.5
Awesome(3583)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Old Montreal
Booked 26 times today
Vieux-Port Steakhouse has been an authentic steakhouse for over three decades. Located in a beautiful, century-old structure, it's a warm and welcoming place with a classic atmosphere. It's famous for its quality AAA aged beef, with customers praising the 'well made cocktail', 'good wine selection' and 'excellent high-quality ingredients prepared with care'. The service is also highly rated, with a 'friendly staff' and 'attentive service'. As one reviewer put it, 'This is the classic Montréal Steakhouse.'
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8. Ibérica
4.7
Exceptional(1722)
Price: Very Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
Ibérica is loved for its authentic Spanish tapas experience. Reviewers consistently mention the food's authenticity, with one even stating it's 'very authentic when comparing to what you would experience in Spain'. The ambiance and service are also highly rated, making it a complete Spanish experience in the heart of downtown Montreal.
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9. Okeya Kyujiro Montreal
4.9
Exceptional(594)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Welcome to Okeya KyujiroOur Omakase Experience is a chef’s choice menu consisting of seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from Japan. It includes approximately 25 courses with mostly sushi. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSPlease let us know before taking a reservation any allergies or food restrictions to know if we can possibly accommodate your needs. We do not accept outsiders food or alcohol in our establishment.We do not have a kid’s menu.RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICYReservation must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel by this time will result in a cancellation fee.Parties of 5+ full will be required to pay the full price in advance plus 18% service fee.A valid credit card is required to make the reservation.To cancel a reservation, simply cancel through the OpenTable email confirmation or email us: info@okeya.caPRICE: $300 (Dinner) /$175 (Brunch) BEFORE TAX AND TIPS PER PERSON
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10. Ryu Peel
4.7
Exceptional(651)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Ryu Peel offers an authentic Japanese culinary experience within an intimate and elegant space. Inspired by the aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, the sushi bar offers a tasteful assortment of sustainable sushi dishes and private import sakés.

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Discover best authentic restaurants in Montreal / Quebec

Discover the essence of authenticity in Montreal's exclusive dining scene with our curated selection of top-tier restaurants that embody the unique flavors and cultural richness of Quebec. These establishments are celebrated for their commitment to authenticity, offering a diverse array of cuisines that highlight local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Whether you're seeking an intimate dining experience or a vibrant atmosphere, each restaurant provides a distinct setting that enhances the culinary journey. The dining scene in Montreal is renowned for its eclectic mix of innovative and traditional establishments, making it a true food lover's paradise. Patrons consistently praise the high-quality service and the exquisite attention to detail that these exclusive venues provide. Each location not only promises a meal but an unforgettable dining experience that resonates with the genuine spirit of Montreal.

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