As the cold weather kicks in, everyone's cravings for comfort food undeniably get worse, but luckily Montreal restaurants have got us covered. Why go through the hassle of doing groceries and cooking when these spots will serve whatever your craving right to you in a matter of minutes? Find out where to get some of the best comfort food in the city below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. I often crave comfort food around this time of the year: there is something about the cold weather and the holidays that make me feel nostalgic and in need of some cozy, home-style meals. And luckily for us, Montreal restaurants know how to serve proper comfort food. To me, "comfort food" does not invoke any particular cuisine. As long as it is warm, filling, heavy on carbs and oozing with cheese, it is comforting to me. When I say I crave comfort food, I could be thinking of anything from pierogies to ramen to mac and cheese. Luckily, we live in a city that can cater to each and every single one of our epicurious whims. With a variety of restaurants to choose from, why would you limit yourself to just one kind of comfort food? Whether you're on the hunt for the next spot for your cheat day, looking for a great restaurant to share a meal with friends, or just want to eat your feelings away (the holidays are stressfull, we don't judge), you'll find your perfect restaurant(s) on this list. Take this as an opportunity to explore new neighbourhoods, try a new restaurant, and enjoy a warm, comforting meal out on a cold winter's day. Nevski Where: 1228 Rue Stanley What: This Russian-themed bar serves classic Eastern European food like pierogies, borscht and cheese boats. Wash it all down with a good beer or a Moscow Mule for the ultimate tummy-warming experience. View this post on Instagram Ready for today’s lunch & evening !🔥⚡️ #russianfood #sovietfood #downtownmontreal #cheeseboat #khachapuri A post shared by Nevski (@nevski.mtl) on Aug 16, 2019 at 8:08am PDT Read our article here! La Raclette Where: 1059 Rue Gilford. What: Few dishes can compare to the raclette, a hearty winter dish which consists of taking an already delicious charcuterie board, and then smother it in melted cheese. Not convinced? This restaurant is also BYOB, and it has one of the best chocolate "dome fondant" in town. View this post on Instagram Where’s my defibrillator ? A post shared by Shelburne Falls Cork (@shelburnefallscork1) on Jun 9, 2019 at 5:33pm PDT If you want more cheesy and delicious options, check out our list of Montreal restaurants to take a date to if they love cheese. Chez Tousignant Where: 6956 Rue Drolet What: Chez Toussignant is a cozy neighbourhood joint reknown for its fully loaded hot dogs and classic poutines. Unlike other fast-food places, everything at Chez Tousignant is homemade, from the sausages to the bread. If you're looking for a true Quebec dinner, this is it. View this post on Instagram Du fast-food 100% fait maison (même le pain et les saucisses)! Si tu n'as jamais mangé @cheztousignant tu ne sais pas ce que tu manques ;) #touscheztousignant A post shared by Bob le Chef (@boblechef) on Feb 11, 2018 at 12:09pm PST Find out more! Sammi & Soup Dumpling Where: 1909 Saint-Catherine St W What: Sammi's & Soup Dumpling is my go-to place on a cold winter day. You can get baskets on baskets of steaming, doughy, soup-y dumplings bursting with flavour without breaking the bank. View this post on Instagram What’s my favourite food you ask? @sammi_soupe_dumpling #dumplings #soupdumplings #sammisoupedumpling A post shared by Chef Lau (@recipes_by_lau) on Oct 16, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT For other authentic dumpling spots, take a peep at our list! La Belle et La Boeuf Where: Various locations around Montreal What: La Belle et la Boeuf has a ton of delicious, homey foods that will satisfy all of your cravings. We particularly recommend the grilled cheese and Campbell's soup. It is served with mashed potatoes or fries to amp up the nostalgia factor even more. View this post on Instagram LE POLO CLUB 🔥🤤 Pain de campagne, filet de poulet, bacon fumé, laitue, tomate et mayo, disponible dans notre menu sans boeuf. Bon, qui doit te payer ça? 😏👇🏼 A post shared by La Belle et La Boeuf (@labelleetlaboeuf) on Sep 27, 2019 at 8:24am PDT Get more info here! L'Gros Luxe Where: Numerous locations throughout the city What: L'Gros Luxe has a decadent menu that consists of fried, cheesy goodness. You have to try their creative creations, which include fried pickles, onion soup poutine and avocado fries. They're vegan-friendly, too! View this post on Instagram "The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating." 💕 | Mon mien, de la poutine pi du cidre, qu'est-ce que tu veux de plus? 🦔 A post shared by Renée Traversy-Larouche (@rtraversylarouche) on Oct 14, 2019 at 5:04pm PDT Check out the menu here! Dinette Triple Crown Where: 6704 Rue Clark What: This is a great option for those who want to get their fill of American dinner classics. Dinette Triple Crown is a Mile End favourite thanks to their amazing, southern-style comfort food. Pst: in the summer, this diner will pack your lunch in an adorable picnic basket so that you can head straight to the park. View this post on Instagram Un dimanche gris comme aujourd’hui, ça donne des envies de comfort food. ☁️😍☁️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: Sababa S. sur Yelp 📍: @dinettetriplecrown ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yelpmtl #yelpeatsmtl #yelpeatslocal #yelp514 #igersmtl #foodiemtl #mtlfood #macncheese #friedchicken #comfortfood #mtlcomfortfood #brunchcrawl #mtlbrunchcrawl #brunchhopping #cheatdaysunday #cloudyday A post shared by Yelp Montreal (@yelpmtl) on Sep 8, 2019 at 11:05am PDT Find out more here! Lola Rosa Where: Locations throughout the city What: Lola Rosa is popular with students thanks to its vegetarian/vegan-only menu choc-full of comfort food classics like nachos, lasagna, quesadillas and more. You can eat a hearty meal and wash it down with a drink for under $20. Don't forget to save room for dessert! I've never been disappointed with their sweet and decadent creations. View this post on Instagram In the middle of meaty Montreal eats was this vegan gem 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Smoked meat sandwich, Montreal bagels loaded with smoked meat, poutine with beefy gravy... I was getting pretty tired of Montreal's specialties after a while. This little restaurant in the residential outskirts of McGill University was such a welcome change 🙏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The nachos BLEW MY MIND. They came highly recommended by @matthewe25 but were somehow even better than he made them sound. The beans were the best cooked beans I've had in my life, so plump and flavourful. The #vegancheese was nutty and played off the avocado, the tortilla chips had the perfect crunch and every ingredient was fresh to death. Only issue was the last third, the runny cheese got the chips soggy (nachos cease to be good anytime that happens). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The sweet potato burrito was thankfully blessed with some nice variety of spice from jalapeno, chili powder and roasted salsa. The lime avocado sauce draped over the burrito was creamy and cooled the whole dish down. I stereotyped this restaurant as a bland hipster cafe but literally ate my words because it was all so tasty. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #veganmexicanfood #veganburrito #vegannachos #mcgill #mtlfood #ilovemtl #visitmontreal #montrealjetaime #montrealfood #veganmontreal #torontofoodie #vancouverfoodie #mississaugafoodie A post shared by Aashim | Toronto Foodie (@seed.eat.repeat) on Sep 24, 2019 at 5:05pm PDT Find out more! Euro-Deli Batori Where: 115 Rue Saint Viateur O What: This cozy eastern-European deli is a deli and a small restaurant, so you can choose to eat in or take your pierogis to go. They also offer a host of other classic comfort foods, like mashed potatoes, euro-style sausages and 'slaw. Get in my belly. View this post on Instagram Curing emotional hangovers with @power_glower A post shared by alexandra gauthier (@bunnymelt) on Dec 1, 2017 at 1:27pm PST Discover more spots to grab delicious pierogis here. Da Emma Where: 777 Rue de la Commune O What: This authentic Italian restaurant is the perfect place to satisfy your carb cravings. This restaurant is a little more upscale than some of the others on this list, so you might have to make a reservation and put on your dress shirt to enjoy the food that this Montreal establishment has to offer. Trust me, it's worth it. View this post on Instagram Dynamite gnocchi tonight for our first meal in Montreal! #bodybypasta A post shared by Lucas Scarfone (@bodybypasta) on Nov 1, 2019 at 8:02pm PDT Find a list of authentic Italian restaurants in Montreal here. Dirty Dogs Where: 3685 Boulevard St. Laurent, 25 Ave Mont Royal Est & 2010 Rue Crescent What: A list of comfort-food restaurants would not be complete without including Dirty Dogs. Craving mac n cheese, fried chicken and poutine? Their over-the-top creations will satisfy all of these cravings in just one dish. View this post on Instagram 🙃😍 A post shared by Guadalajara 🇲🇽 /27/ 🎉07/08 (@adryanaescobar) on Oct 29, 2019 at 6:11pm PDT Check out Dirty Dogs' Facebook page here. Macbar et Fromage Where: 1345 Rue Ontario E What: Macbar et fromage is the place in Montreal to get the best variety of mac and cheeses. With over 13 varieties of exciting dishes such as the massive "MacViande," with three different kinds of meat, there's an option to please everyone. View this post on Instagram Comfort food to get you through the last night of the long weekend 🤯 A post shared by Macbar et Fromage | MTL (@macbar_et_fromage) on Oct 14, 2019 at 6:44pm PDT For more spots to get gooey mac and cheese in Montreal, check out our list! Yokato Yokabai Where: 4185 Rue Drolet What: There's nothing more comforting on a cold winter's day than a hearty soup. Ramen is a strong contender for most hearty soup: homemade broth, meat (or veggies), and a healthy amount of veggies and other toppings make each slurp satisfying. View this post on Instagram Fatty pork fatty pork fatty pork☺️ . . . . #ramen #ramenhopping #everyday #travelgram #ramenlover A post shared by Jade Yu (@jadecaldas_) on Oct 30, 2019 at 8:23am PDT Find out more! Garage Beirut Where: 1238 Rue Mackay What: warm yogurt, spiced meats and heaping piles of savoury pastries await you at this cozy hole-in-the-wall in the heart of downtown. You NEED to try the fatteh hummus. View this post on Instagram Lebanese food👌🏼 A post shared by Vincent Dvs (@vincent_dvs) on Nov 8, 2019 at 7:40pm PST Check out the menu! Stash Café Where: 200 Rue Saint-Paul W What: Stash cafe is a must-try for lovers of Polish food. This quaint hole-in-the-wall in the Old Port has an amazing atmosphere: as patrons take a seat on church pews, they can enjoy the dim red lighting, the vintage posters, and, of course, the amazing comfort food. View this post on Instagram Pierogi night A post shared by Dahye | 다혜 (@heydahye) on Jul 31, 2019 at 8:48pm PDT Check out the website! Eduardo's Where: 404 Avenue Duluth E What: This Italian restaurant in the heart of the plateau is a gem. The homey cooking and intimate atmosphere make it a great place for dinner with friends. Oh, and it's BYOB, which means that you can enjoy a full meal with a bottle of wine for very little. View this post on Instagram Love me some BYOW A post shared by Adam Johnson (@adam_ed_johnson) on Aug 3, 2017 at 5:52pm PDT Find out more! Maam Bolduc Where: 4351 Ave de Lorimier What: This casual restaurant, which has been open for almost 50 years, serves all of the Queb classics, from hot chicken to biftek haché. The unpretentious restaurant has a quirky décor inside, a beautiful patio outside. A must-try. View this post on Instagram Never tired of this! Best poutine ever! 😋😍🍟🍔 #poutine #maambolduc #burger #yumyum #montreal #quebec #canada #fromwhereistand #blogger #traveller #foodie #foodstagram #foodporn #happy #withtheboyfriendthistime A post shared by Mélissa ; Lily (@wonderlilyes) on May 11, 2017 at 4:12pm PDT Check out its colourful menu here! Chez Claudette Where: 351 Avenue Laurier E What: Chez Claudette is open 24 hours from Thursday-Sunday, which means that you can get your Queb comfort food here day or night. Their brunch is excellent, and they have some pretty wild poutines. View this post on Instagram Mini poutine, an all dressed toasté hotdog and a Pogo. All dressed = mustard, chopped onion and coleslaw. #montreal #breakfast #diner #poutine #alldressed #montrealstyle #hotdog #toasty #pogo #mustard #torontoeats #montrealfood A post shared by Kristine (@klo_8_it) on Feb 23, 2019 at 1:08pm PST Find them on Facebook! Burger Royal Where: 3820 Boulevard Saint-Laurent What: Burger Royal, the Plateau staple, has to feature on this list. This restaurant takes the burger to a whole other level with their creative toppings. Whether you're craving blue cheese or teriyaki on your burger, there's a good chance that you'll find it here. View this post on Instagram 😜 A post shared by burgerroyal (@burgerroyalmtl) on Sep 21, 2019 at 7:03am PDT Take a peek at its menu here. Café Cantina Where: 1880 Rue Centre What: This well-known Mexican spoon makes the transit to Pointe-Saint-Charles worth it. Tortillas, tacos, enchiladas and many more authentic Mexican dishes are bursting with flavour. Not to mention their colourful décor that will transport you far, far away from dull winter days. View this post on Instagram Chicken tacos from a hidden gem @cafe_canttina #mtl #mtltacos #mtlfood #foodie #tacosmtl #montrealtacos 🌮 🌮 🌮 A post shared by HUNGRY GIRL WORLDWIDE (@hungrygirlworldwide) on Mar 16, 2019 at 3:40pm PDT Find out more! Hot Star Where: 1933 Rue Sainte-Catherine What: This Taiwanese restaurant makes a massive fried chicken the size of your literal face. If comfort food is what you're after, there might be nothing better than biting into a warm, battered chicken. View this post on Instagram This might look like a schnitzel from Vienna, but in fact, it is Taiwanese fried chicken @hotstar_canada. This face-sized snack comes with your choice of seasonings such as curry, chili powder, seaweed, etc. It's the perfect comfort food for anyone craving some juicy chicken goodness. #hotstar #taiwanesefriedchicken #taiwanesefood #friedchicken #curry #mtl #mtlfood #mtlfoodie #mtlblogger #mtlmoments #montrealjetaime #thismtl #tastemontreal #somontreal #mileend #ilovemtl #shotononeplus5 #juicy #schnitzel #montrealesque #adressegourmandemtl #mtlfoodpics A post shared by Victor |📍 𝙼 𝚘 𝚗 𝚝 𝚛 𝚎 𝚊 𝚕 (@randomcuisine) on Dec 2, 2018 at 5:30pm PST Watch our video of this massive fried chicken here. With all of these options, you should be able to find just what you've been craving. Happy eating, Montreal.
