Restaurants:
Compared to the NY/NJ area, restaurants are far less expensive in Montreal.
*RES means reservation suggested
A Bowled Cafe
Fresh healthy and on the go meals (a few tables)
5476 Queen Mary
514 242 3011
Benny & Fils
Shawarma, burgers, chicken, french fries, etc
4944 Queen Mary
514 735 5858
Benny & Fils—New downtown location
575 De Maissoneuve W
514 842 7575
Bistro
Lots of Moroccan specials
Shabbat Box for take out
5663 Royalmount
514 731 1862
Chiyoko Sushi Bar & Steakhouse
Sushi, fine Japanese dining and steakhouse (RES)
2113 St Louis, St Laurent
514 804 0581
Cavendish Mall (Quartier Cavendish)
At least five kosher establishments in the food court. Take your pick and let your children play at the indoor playground right next to it. Nothing like it except in Israel.
5800 Cavendish Blvd Cote St Luc
Cafe Navire (Brand New)
Artisanal kosher coffee bar
1273 Van Horne
514 495 9734
Chops Resto Bar
RES
Asian fusion steakhouse and sushi bar (upscale)
53522 Queen Mary Road
514 759 4677
District Bagel
There are three locations. Great bagels, salads, omelets etc.
709 Lucerne Rd 514 735 1174
5679 Park Avenue 514 735 1174
In the YMHA at 5400 Westbury Avenue 514 735 1174
High Tea at the Ritz Carlton
RES: Must make reservations in advance!
Well worth it to treat yourself and feel like royalty.
1228 Sherbrooke Street
514 482 4212 (Ask to make reservations from kosher menu)
La Notte
RES, primarily for dinner
Newest Italian eatery. Classy Italian cuisine, lounge-like vibe (upscale)
Brunch menu on Sundays and separate lunch/dinner menus
5751 Monkland Ave
514 739 1666
Leyley’s Kitch by Elna
Really delicious dairy
Decarie Square
6900 Decarie Blvd 2nd floor
514 564 3462
Pizza Gourmetti
Many pizzas, and other dairy fare
2075 St Louis in St Laurent
514 739 707
Pizza Pita
All kinds of pizzas, soups, salads, pasta dishes—eat at tables outside
5345 Vezina
514 731 7482
Restaurant Noraka
Thai/Oriental great food
4820 Jean Talon
514 733 2223
Saizen Sushi Bar
RES
Delicious
5177 Decarie
514 903 0505
Yakimono Kosher Sushi
RES
Delicious sushi and fish dishes
Extremely popular
4210 Decarie
514 484 1515
Jojo’s Pizza
Kosher pizza takeout
2020 W Broadway, Mtl
514 570 6600
Umai Soo She
Gourmet sushi
Take out and delivery
4800 De la Peltrie
514 659 1969
Take Out Food Options:
Kosher Quality Bakery
Everything you need
5855 Victoria
514 7331 7883 (ask for Mr Klein- tell him I sent you)
Deli 365
Great smoked meat, sandwiches, Shabbat food, etc
365 Bernard Avenue
514 544 3354
Cheskie’s Bakery (Boulangerie) next door to Deli 365
Try the cheese crowns and rugelach. All delicious
359 Bernard Avenue
514 271 2253
La Marguerite
For an amazing taste of Moroccan specialities. Pastries too beautiful to eat.
(say hi to Gabi)
Only open Wed—Fri
6630 Cote St Luc Road in Cote St Luc
514 488 4111
Mehadrin Meat and Take Out
387 Bernard West
514 279 6351
Fooderie Supermarket
All kosher and take out
6680 Park Avenue (right next door to Lollipop children’s factory store)
514 279 3663
As you can see, Montreal is a mecca of amazing food choices. I have attempted to list as many of them as I could. Forgive me if I made any omissions.
By Nina Glick
