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8 cheap Italian restaurants in Montreal where you can dine for under $30

You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a taste of Italy in Montreal. From cozy bistros serving up classic pizzas to neighbourhood trattorias serving up old-school Italian charm, the city is full of restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the bank.

Whether you're looking for hearty Italian comfort food or upscale dishes made with simple ingredients, you can find it all without having to leave the city.

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I've lived in Montreal for years — These are the 8 restaurants I'd actually take visitors to

Wondering where all the best restaurants in Montreal are? Between the city's iconic food institutions, trendy neighbourhood restaurants and diverse culinary scene, there's no shortage of great options. As someone who's lived in Montreal for years, I've narrowed it down to eight restaurants I'd actually take my visiting friends to, each offering something that makes the city's food scene worth exploring.

There are plenty of reasons Montreal is the superior Canadian city — and, dare I say, one of the best cities in the world — and its food scene is just one tiny dot on a very long list. Naturally, I make it my personal mission to prove that every time friends or family visit from another city, or even halfway across the world.

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7 cheap eats in Montreal I always go back to as a local — all under $10

Finding cheap eats in Montreal for under $10 isn't always an easy quest. The city's food scene has gotten significantly more expensive, but you can still find delicious, affordable meals and bites if you know the right counters, casse-croûtes, and no-frills spots.

From comforting pizza to saucy gnocchi and late-night chow mein, these pocket-friendly local Montreal restaurants are the ones I keep going back to when I want to eat well without spending half my grocery budget.

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8 Montreal restaurants with portions that are actually worth the price, according to locals

There's nothing worse than paying $30 (or more) for a plate of food at a Montreal restaurant and still leaving hungry.

With grocery prices climbing and menus creeping up every year, eating out can feel like a gamble. Some spots charge more and serve less, and you end up stopping for a slice on the way home.

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3 Amigos 'Pink Menu' is a delicious way to help fight breast cancer this October

This October, 3 Amigos is adding a little extra meaning to your next margarita, mocktail or dessert.

Until October 31, the Quebec-based restaurant is partnering with the Fondation cancer du sein du Québec for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, launching a special Pink Menu across all eight of its locations

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My definitive list of the 17 best restaurants in Montreal, as a local foodie

Montreal has no shortage of great food, which makes choosing the best restaurants in the city a slightly wild task. But this isn't a list of places I've merely heard are good. These are the 17 best Montreal restaurants that I've actually gone back to, recommended to friends, ordered on bad days AND thought about long after I left.

As a kid, I grew up with my grandmother. If you know grandmothers, you know that their biggest pet peeve is an empty mouth without a spoonful already on its way. It came with years of incredible stuffed vine leaves, endless meals made with love and, naturally, Oscar-worthy, guilt-laced monologues if you didn't eat according to her schedule. Ordering takeout was less of a dinner plan and more of a war declaration.

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Crumbl just opened its first Quebec store near Montreal and people lined up before 8 a.m.

If your TikTok feed has ever served you a video of someone ranking giant cookies out of a pink box, you already know about Crumbl.

And if you've been waiting for a chance to try them yourself without crossing the border into Ontario, your wait is over.

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I blind-tasted ultra-cheap chocolate against name brands — One punched WAY above its price

In the name of very important research, I set out to find the best chocolate bars in Montreal, blind-tasting cheap supermarket brands alongside pricier options from Lindt and MrBeast's Feastables. I wanted to know whether paying more — or buying into the hype — actually gets you better chocolate.

Before I start, you should know that I'm not your typical sweet tooth. I don't keep an emergency tub of ice cream in the freezer. That's what the wine cellar's for. I don't smack my younger cousin's hand away when he reaches for the birthday cake before me, even though age should come with certain benefits. And I've only eaten three KitKat Chunky bars in my sleep once.

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9 Montreal brunch spots for every mood, from hangover cures to high tea

If you're looking for the best brunch in Montreal, you're spoiled for choice. From classic diners and cozy cafes to buzzy restaurants serving boozy brunches and international flavours, Montreal has no shortage of great brunch spots to check out — especially on the weekend.

Given our love of nightlife in Montreal, having a go-to brunch spot is essential. In my opinion, there are three distinct kinds of brunches.

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9 cozy Montreal cafes where you can fill up on fluffy pastries and warm mugs of coffee

If there's one thing Montreal is really good at, it's coffee time.

From neighbourhood cafes serving up flaky croissants and buttery pastries to iconic spots offering classic lattes and cortados, the city has no shortage of cozy cafes where you can get into a good book, do some work, or catch up over a hot drink.

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This Italian restaurant in Montreal feels like you're on a fancy holiday in Rome

Have you always wanted to dine in Rome or Venice? You don't need to book a flight to spend an evening surrounded by Italian flavours, elegant surroundings and plates of fresh pasta.

Instead, you can visit a charming Montreal restaurant that's like a little slice of Italy, right in the heart of the city.

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9 mouthwatering fast-food spots in Montreal to try when McDonald's just won't cut it

Let's be real. Some days are not meant for cooking, and luckily, there's more to fast food in Montreal than your usual McDonald's order. Some of my favourite memories growing up involve a cheesy hot dog from a corner shack after a long day at the beach.

I'm older now, my beach days are shorter and I have a lot less time to think about what's for dinner. So, if anything, I need Montreal's fast food scene even more.

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