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The world's best food cities were revealed and Montreal beat London and Bangkok

Montreal's culinary arts just earned some serious bragging rights on the global food scene.

TasteAtlas, one of the internet's largest food guide platforms, just dropped its 2025/26 World Food Awards, which includes a list of the 100 Best Food Cities in the World. And our city landed at #58 overall — ahead of many major culinary destinations.

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These are Montreal's 18 best restaurants right now — according to actual customer reviews

Forget what the critics say — the real foodies have spoken, and OpenTable just revealed which Montreal restaurants people were obsessed with in 2025.

The restaurant reservations platform dropped its annual Top 100 list for Canada, and it's not based on some food writer's opinion. This ranking comes straight from the people who matter most: the ones actually eating there, booking tables, and leaving reviews.

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This Montreal pizza chain is now top 50 in the world and you've probably walked past one

Montreal foodies already know that Pizzeria NO.900 makes some of the best pizza in the city, but now the rest of the world is catching on.

The Montreal-born chain just scored the 42nd spot on the 2025 50Top World Artisan Pizza Chains list, climbing one place from last year. Even more impressive, it was the only Canadian chain invited to the awards gala — for the second year running.

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5 Old Montreal restaurants that are basically made for holiday parties

Planning your office party or festive dinner this year? If you want to throw the sort of holiday get-together that'll be fondly remembered for years to come, you can find a stunning venue for it in Old Montreal.

In this list, you'll find five restaurants where you can capture vibes fit for the most wonderful time of the year, thanks to warm lighting, elegant spaces and seasonal menus that feel special from the moment you sit down.

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Montreal's Christmas bar is open for the season and it looks like a winter wonderland

If you've been waiting for the moment the holidays officially take over Montreal, this is it. La Taverne de Noël is now open for the season, and the space has once again transformed into a cozy Christmas fantasy that feels like stepping inside a snow globe.

For a few weeks each year, the popular Le Petit Dep café-bar on Saint-Laurent turns into a full holiday tavern. The room is filled with ornaments hanging from the ceiling, colourful tinsel, warm vintage lighting, nutcrackers, classic Santa figurines, and a soft holiday glow that makes you want to sit and stay for a while with something warm to sip on.

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5 Montreal Tim Hortons locations got hit with thousands in health inspection fines in 2025

If you grab your morning coffee at Tim Hortons, you might want to know that several Montreal branches were fined for hygiene issues this past year.

Public records released by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) show that five different Tim Hortons locations on the island were found guilty of food safety violations linked to inspections carried out in 2023 and 2024, with court judgments issued in 2024 and 2025. Two of the restaurants were fined twice in 2025 for repeated issues, and a few have since ceased operations under the operator responsible at the time.

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You can dine inside cozy heated domes on this Old Montreal rooftop this winter

Now that summer is long gone, Montreal restaurant lovers are already counting down the days until terrasse season returns. But even though winter is upon us, dinner with a pretty outdoor view is not impossible.

Perched above Old Montreal, Terrasse William Gray is widely considered one of the country's top patio spots. And that reputation seems to follow them even once the snow starts falling.

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How to make your Halloween in Montreal more inclusive, accessible and super fun

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls aren't the only ones getting ready for Halloween — Quebecers are, too! But while the spooky spirit is alive and well, new data shows there's still a confidence gap when it comes to hosting accessible celebrations.

According to Mars Canada's 2025 Spooktacular Trends Report, 59% of Quebecers plan to celebrate this year. And that doesn't just mean handing out candy: Gen Z and millennial Canadians are more likely to trick-or-treat (42%) than provide their own treats (40%).

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This Old Montreal café is the new all-day spot for fresh bites and Mediterranean flair

Inside Hotel Nelligan, mornings at Mama C Café begin with the hum of the espresso machine and sunlight pouring through the front windows. Grab a seat by the window for a cozy moment or head to the back, where high ceilings and a skylight make the space feel open and airy.

From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the café keeps things light and fresh. The daytime menu features barista-style coffees like freddo cappuccinos and espressos, along with smoothies, toasts, hearty bowls, and sandwiches made with a Mediterranean twist.

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'There was a weird energy:' A Montreal chef opened up about serving Trudeau and Katy Perry

A romance between former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry is something very few of us had on our 2025 bingo cards. Now, the chef who served them during their viral Montreal dinner date is weighing in.

It all started back in July at Le Violon, a 50-seat Plateau restaurant on rue Marquette that was recently named Canada's "best new restaurant." The ex-world leader and singer were photographed at a window table with cocktails and a few shared plates. And within hours, the sighting was everywhere, thanks to TMZ.

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One of Montreal's top-rated bagel spots was just hit with $3k+ in health inspection fines

A popular Montreal bagel shop has been slapped with more than $3,000 in fines this year after Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) flagged multiple violations tied to hygiene and cleanliness.

According to MAPAQ records, Bagel St-Henri, located at 4354 Saint-Antoine Ouest, received two fines following inspections carried out in March 2024. The Montreal municipal court handed down judgments on September 5, 2025, totalling $3,500 in penalties.

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A bunch of grocery items were just recalled in Quebec, including ice cream, chips & nuts

Another day, another round of food recalls in Quebec.

Between pistachios tied to a major salmonella outbreak, and even smoked salmon and herbs with serious issues, there's a long list of products you'll want to avoid or get rid of.

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