3619 St. Laurent 514 843-7853 See also Italian, Plateau Euro Deli has been virtually an institution on Saint-Laurent street since it opened in 1982. Euro Deli is different than most chi chi poo poo restaurants on “the main” since the mid 1990’s fancy restauants starting popping up, while Euro Deli prides itself for remaining casual,…

See also North American, Downtown For other locations, please visit this web page Nickel’s used to be a 50’s type diner, part owned by none other than Celine Dion (i.e. the tacky queen of pop) It used to be a classic diner with Elvis Presley posters, Marilyn Monroe, Celine Dion, 50’s icons, and other 50’s…

201 Rue Milton Montreal QC H2X 1V5 514-845.8396 See also McGill Ghetto, Italian A hidden gem tucked away in the basement in the heart of the McGill Ghetto, in downtown Montreal. I have been there several times with my parents in the early and mid 1990’s and have always enjoyed the pasta dishes. I have…

351 Bellechasse Montreal, QC H2S1X1 Phone: (514) 276-5341 Reviewed by Mark

42 Ste Anne Pointe-Claire, QC H9S4P8 Phone: (514) 695-9077 See also Pointe Claire Village, French This restaurant, almost ambiguous, is in a 150-year-old stone house in scenic Pointe Claire Village. The 2 storey, renovated blacksmith’s home has a rustic, cozy atmosphere that makes you want to curl up by the fire, which they have two…

990 de Maisonneuve W., 844-1000 See also Downtown, Eastern Europe A mainstay of late-night eateries, where the all-night crowd used to wait for the morning papers to read the racing results. Smoked meat, photos of stars, decor is 50’s diner style, kitsch, one large “open concept” dining space. Accepts all cards. Open SunWed 7:302am, Thu…

74 Fairmount Avenue West Phone: (514) 272-0667 See also Eastern European, Mile End In my early twenties and late teens, I used to drive with my friends and compare the contrast the taste of a St. Viateur bagel versus a Fairmount Bagel. To this day, I still cannot tell the difference between the two delicious…

6200 Somerled Ave 514-488-1555 See also NDG, Italian I’ve been going to B&M since I was a kid, when it was on the corner of Monkland near Draper in the charming heart of NDG. They have always been serving wonderful hearty Italian dishes at affordable prices. I always tried every pasta and pizza and I…

7363 Sherbrooke Ave West phone: 514-369-3939 See also NDG, Fast Food/Diner, Cafe Reviewed by Mark

4320 St-Laurent (514) 845-9462 See also Plateau, Brunch, Cafe This renowned Montreal eatery has been serving its loyal customers some of the tastiest breakfasts on the Main for several years now and is easily recognized as one the best breakfast and brunch places in town. Bagels Etc. is an old-fashioned style diner that is a…