Where to find the perfect dinner and a movie in Montréal

1. For a quick meal: Sandwicherie Sue is located right next to the cinema and offers generous, mouth-watering banh mi sandwiches, along with other delicious Vietnamese treats. If the weather is fine, I recommend ordering takeout and sitting in Molson Park across the street to enjoy the lively neighbourhood vibe before or after your movie.
2. For a fun night out: You just watched a comedy and want to keep the good times rolling? A quick stop at the Randolph Gaming Pub on Beaubien Street offers a fun night of chance and strategy, alongside a long list of local beverages and sharable comfort food. Or, head a few metres down the street to stop at La Limette for authentic Mexican tacos that will have you clamoring for more!

• Randolph Gaming Pub Rosemont: 6505 Écorces Street (🚶 2 minutes) 

• Sandwicherie Sue: 2524 Beaubien Street East (🚶 4 minutes)

• La Limette: 2215 Beaubien Street East (🚶 3 minutes)

1. For cocktail hour nibbles: Want a bite before the show? Just across from the theatre is where you’ll find La Buvette du Dep, an ideal spot to enjoy a local tipple and tidbit before the film starts. 
2. Good neighbourhood restaurants: Head to Caribou Gourmand to enjoy expertly prepared local cuisine, or visit Le Bay Cà Phê, an excellent Vietnamese restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.
3. Microbreweries: Just a stone's throw from the cinema, you'll find two renowned microbreweries offering a great variety of small dishes and excellent beers: Siboire Saint-Laurent and Dieu du Ciel!
4. As a bonus, a sweet treat: Come summer, treat yourself to some of the best ice cream in the city at Kem Coba. You can stroll through the beautiful neighbourhood, cone in hand, while sharing your thoughts on the film you just watched.

• La Buvette du Dep: 5125 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶 1 minute)

• Siboire Saint-Laurent: 5101 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶 2 minutes)

• Dieu du Ciel!: 21 Laurier Avenue West (🚶 3 minutes)

• Caribou Gourmand: 5308 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶 4 minutes)

• Bay Cà Phê: 5263 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶 3 minutes)

• Kem Coba (summer only): 60 Fairmount Avenue West (🚶 3 minutes)

1. Good neighbourhood restaurants: For an Armenian-Syrian feast you won’t soon forget, I recommend Le Petit Alep, with its impressive selection of mezze and dips, as well as excellent grilled dishes. Not far away, a trip to Mexico awaits at La Toxica, offering delicious tacos in a lively, vibrant atmosphere.
2. Microbreweries: If you're a beer lover, make sure to stop by Mellön Brasserie, one of the city's newest microbreweries. They offer a fantastic selection of beers that rotate regularly, paired with delicious shareable plates. A little further down on Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Birra Bar serves up their own exclusive brew in addition to a long list of craft beers in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

• Le Petit Alep Bistro: 191 Jean-Talon Street East (🚶 6 minutes)

• Mellön Brasserie: 7141 Saint-André Street (🚶 5 minutes)

• La Toxica: 7221 Saint-Hubert Street (🚶 5 minutes)

• Birra Bar: 7129 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶10 minutes)

1. A gourmet food hall: Head over to the Quartier des Spectacles and stop by CENTRAL, where some twenty restaurants offer a variety of cuisines under one roof. It's a great way to satisfy all cravings (and perfect for a late-night meal after a movie, with extended hours on weekends).
2. For a fun night out: Once the lights go up,  head to the Randolph Gaming Pub Quartier Latin. Here, you'll find an impressive range of board games, expert tips from the staff, and a fantastic selection of dishes and drinks.

• Le CENTRAL: 30 Sainte-Catherine Street (🚶 10 minutes)

• Randolph Gaming Pub Quartier Latin: 2041 Saint-Denis Street (🚶 10 minutes)

1. Gourmet food halls: Make choosing dinner with the crew easy and head to the Time Out Market or Cathcart for something that everyone will enjoy. There’s something for everyone, including a wide sampling of the best Montréal has to offer.
2. For cocktail hour: For a delicious Italian aperitif before your film, I highly recommend a stop at Bar Caffettiera: a one-way trip to 90s Italy for an authentic aperitivo experience. La dolce vita, Montréal-style!"
3. Good neighbourhood restaurants: At Café Parvis, you'll find delicious and unique pizzas to share, all served in a cozy, retro setting that makes it one of my favourite spots in downtown. Just around the corner, Papito is a solid choice, with its spacious dining room and local ingredients.

• Time Out Market: Eaton Centre, 705 Sainte-Catherine Street (🚶 4 minutes)

• Le Cathcart Restaurants et Biergarten: Place Ville Marie (🚶 5 minutes)

• Café Parvis: 433 Mayor Street (🚶 10 minutes)

• Papito: 1425 Saint-Alexandre Street (🚶 9 min)

• Bar Caffettiera: 2055 Stanley Street (🚶 5 minutes)

1. Good neighbourhood restaurants: Café Rutba offers excellent Indian cuisine in a warm and inviting setting, perfect for both a romantic evening or a friendly get-together. Just a few steps away, on Prince-Arthur street, I recommend Arepera to discover the delicious yet still little known Venezuelan cuisine that’s absolutely irresistible. The variety of toppings (including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) is nearly endless, so you'll have to keep going back to try it all!

• Café Rutba: 3633 Saint-Laurent Boulevard (🚶 9 minutes)

• Arepera: 73 Prince-Arthur Street East (🚶 9 minutes)
  
   

Original article in French by Clara Lehr, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.