The 38 Essential Restaurants in Montreal

"Combining a culinary approach that feels like fine dining with an atmosphere that’s casual and carefree, Hélicoptère has been capturing the best of both worlds since its launch in 2018. Prepare for an ever-changing menu of vibrant and creative plates marrying seasonal ingredients and international flavors, courtesy of chefs David Ollu and Marianne Lafleur. Recent highlights include a duck dish with pureed carrots, sea buckthorn, black garlic, and sake, and another combining bluefin tuna, corn, aji rico, and shishito peppers. Don’t overlook adjoining coffee shop Hélico and nearby sibling bakery Aube, two essential stops on any Hochelaga pilgrimage." - Valerie Silva