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Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Montreal East

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A photo of Jellyfish Montreal restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(289)
Price: Very Expensive
• Market Cuisine • Old Montreal
Booked 10 times today
Located in Old Montreal, between Griffintown and the Old Port, Jellyfish has quickly become a must. Ranked among the best restaurants in Montreal, Top 100 Canada 2019 by Opentable, it is a reference for the concierges of many boutique hotels in Montreal.Neat decor, chic without pretension, Le Jellyfish offers you a dynamic atmosphere conducive to a festive evening without excess.The crudo + charcoal aspect is the duality of the crudo and the aromas of the charcoal grill. A crudo section (oysters, tataki, tartare, sashimi, carpaccio), vegetables on the grill, hot starters, and a selection of charcoal-grilled meats and fish.Our talented sommelier Gabrielle Boland signs a dynamic and sought-after wine list.Our mixologist offers you a list of original cocktails.
A photo of Anemone restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(269)
Price: Very Expensive
• Market Cuisine • Little Italy
Booked 10 times today
Cuisine principalement de produits locaux de l'inspiration de Mike Madokoro et Minh Phat Tu, avec du vin choisi par Elena Racevičiūtė-Ouellette.
A photo of Nora Gray restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(70)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 16 times today
Opened in 2011, Nora Gray is one of those perfect little restaurants that never gets old: cozy, warm with exceptional hospitality. Nora Gray serves traditional Italian fare using exclusively the best locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Fresh handmade pasta, meats grilled over charcoal as well as an award winning wine program have kept Nora Gray one of the top restaurants in Canada for almost 15 years.
A photo of Bar St-Denis restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(83)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Rosemont/ Petite Patrie
Booked 8 times today
Bar St-Denis is an elegant restaurant in Montréal that offers a contemporary, fresh, and seasonal cuisine. The menu features a variety of dishes, that go from small snacks to larger plates. Chef David Gauthier loves to serveseafood, but also offers the aged pork chop, a staple on the menu. This year Bar St-Denis was delighted to be included in Canada's 100 best list. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list, featuring both natural and classic wines. Bar St-Denis is open from 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
A photo of Montréal Plaza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(32)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Canadian • Rosemont/ Petite Patrie
Booked 28 times today
In the heart of La Petite-Patrie, Montréal Plaza is the first restaurant by Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson. Both accessible and high-quality, it caters to food enthusiasts and neighborhood families alike.Creative cuisine rooted in French tradition with a touch of whimsy, made from seasonal products provided by our producer friends.
A photo of La Grande Table Gastronomique par Jérôme Ferrer restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4535)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Jérôme Ferrer Europea is a creative cuisine gem in downtown Montreal. It's not just about the food, but the whole experience. As one reviewer said, the food is 'an art' and another praised it for being 'whimsical'. The chef and his team have managed to create a 'unique and special experience' for every diner. They've even been crowned 'maitre cuisinier de France', a title reserved for the best chefs in France.
A photo of Restaurant Toque! restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3876)
Price: Very Expensive
• Quebec • Old Montreal
Booked 29 times today
In 1993, Toqué! opened featuring local produce: a showcase for Quebec's terroir and its suppliers. The ongoing contributions of these artisans is no less important today. We have them to thank for foie gras de canard or salicornia; lamb of heirloom vegetables; seafood or fine herbs. These tireless farmers, foragers and fishermen inspire Toqué!'s cuisine, on which they bestow tastes, textures and natural aromas and unparalleled freshness.
A photo of Heni Restaurant restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(10)
Price: Very Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Griffintown/St-Henri
Booked 6 times today
Guided by our Chef Julien Robillard, the Heni restaurant offers modern and creative cuisine inspired by traditional recipes from North Africa and the Middle East. Centered around a tasting menu, the dishes change with the seasons to highlight products from Montreal and its surroundings. Further, we stand out through our vast representation of Levantine, and Mediterranean wines.Proudly represented on Air Canada's EnRoute 2024 longlist for best new restaurants alongside other awards and mentions from LaPresse, Cult MTL and Eater.
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