The 38 Essential Restaurants in Montreal

"Since 2018, this charming Outremont hideaway has wielded coastal Catalan flavors with such aplomb that diners may forget they’re in Montreal. These days, chef Juan Lopez Luna increasingly infuses his Mediterranean cooking with his Mexican roots, including nixtamalizing corn in house. The restaurant applies the new focus to its seafood-centric nine-course tasting menu, which also brims with organic vegetables, alongside an equally transportive wine list curated by Luna’s partner (in business and life), Lindsay Brennan. On Sunday nights, the duo hosts guest chefs for a collaborative taco omakase experience. If snagging a table at Alma proves challenging, fear not; sibling wine bar Tinc Set more than satisfies with tapas and Barcelona-style roasted chicken just next door." - Valerie Silva