{
  "id": 27332,
  "title": "The 38 Best Restaurants in Montreal, According to a Local Food Writer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/the-38-best-restaurants-in-montreal-according-to-a-local-food-writer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-07-31T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eater",
    "slug": "eater",
    "url": "https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-montreal-quebec-canada"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal, a city renowned for its unique culinary scene, boasts an impressive array of dining options that cater to every palate. With a diverse range of cuisines, including Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Haitian, and French, the city's food culture is a true melting pot of flavors and influences. This vibrant culinary landscape is further enriched by the presence of public markets, rooftop greenhouses, urban farms, and a multitude of homegrown cooking talents, all brought together by a vibrant immigrant community.\n\nAs a lifelong resident of Montreal, the author of this list has been passionately curating a map of the city's best restaurants for the past six years. This curated selection encompasses a wide array of dining experiences, spanning various cuisines, neighborhoods, and price points. It highlights both the newer establishments making waves in the city, as well as the longstanding favorites that have become ingrained in Montreal's dining culture.\n\nOne noteworthy addition to the list in July 2026 is Aylwin Deli & Barbecue, a barbecue powerhouse located at Atwater Market. Another popular spot on the list is Dobe & Andy, a Chinatown institution that has been upholding generations of barbecue meat legacy. Additionally, Pichai, a Thai spice purveyor, has received high praise from the author, while Bruce, a newer arrival to the scene, has garnered attention for its Scottish cuisine.\n\nWith each entry in the list, the author provides insider tips and a rough price range for each destination, ranging from affordable quick bites under $10 USD (or the equivalent in Canadian dollars) to more upscale establishments where mains exceed $30. This comprehensive guide to Montreal's dining scene is regularly updated to reflect the ever-evolving gastronomic landscape of the city, ensuring that food enthusiasts always have access to the latest and greatest spots to explore.",
  "summary": "With its offbeat blend of poutine, pikliz, natural wine, and piri-piri, Montreal is a food city hors pair. You’ll find Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Haitian, and, of course, meaty French-leaning restaurants side by side. Add to that our public markets, rooftop greenhouses, urban farms (Montreal is a world capital of urban agriculture), and a surplus […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}