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If you’ve been dreaming of a luxurious getaway to Greece but can’t quite make it happen, Mama C has you covered. This newly opened modern Greek restaurant in Old Montreal brings the essence of the Mediterranean straight to your plate, offering an unforgettable dining experience full of exquisite flavours.

Mama C isn’t just another restaurant; it’s a love story told through food, bursting with the vibrant flavours of both land and sea. The menu is the creation of Chef Michalis Merzenis, with his background in luxury spots across Athens and Mykonos, and Chef Anastasios Roussis, who brings over 15 years of culinary passion to the table. Together, they’ve reimagined Greek cuisine, blending tradition, creativity, and modern flair, all while showcasing local ingredients. Whether you’re diving into fresh seafood or savouring perfectly grilled meats, every dish delivers a modern yet soulful take on the beloved flavours of Greece.

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Montreal's vibrant food scene is getting even better this September with the opening of several must-visit eateries.

From trendy pizzerias to elegant rotisseries, these new Montreal restaurants offer a delicious blend of creative dishes, unique decor, and of course, incredible food.

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Montreal restaurants never disappoint. Whether you're in the mood for cheap eats, classic Quebec dishes or fine dining, the city is home to countless restaurants that will leave you satisfied.

New to the roster of must-eat spots is none other than Restaurant Dorsia, a fine dining eatery that officially opened its doors in Montreal's Old Port.

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Montreal's restaurant scene has been expanding this season with new terrasses, Mediterranean eateries and now, an Indian-inspired cocktails and tapas bar.

India Rosa, famed for its mouthwatering menu and drinks, has been keeping Montrealers satisfied for years at both its Plateau-Mont-Royal and Griffintown locations. Now, the good vibes (and flavours) are continuing over at Mlle Rosa — India Rosa's newest cocktail bar.

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The mysterious top floor of Montreal's Eaton Centre has been silent for almost a quarter century. But the well-preserved space that once housed a magnificent Art Deco restaurant will soon spring back to life with the clink of glasses and murmur of diners.

Sealed like a time capsule since its close in 1999, Le 9e is a vision of streamlined shapes and bold colours, designed by French architect Jacques Carlu, whose other major works include the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.

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When it comes to Montreal's food scene, more is always merrier. While the city is home to countless must-try restaurants, you just might want to add this brand-new Mediterranean spot in Montreal's Old Port to your list.

Located on rue de la Commune Ouest in Vieux-Montreal, La Boqueria will serve up Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, tapas-style. Named after a popular market in Barcelona, La Boqueria will operate next to La Catrina, a Mexican restaurant operated by the same partners.

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A brand new bubble tea shop opened in Montreal serving up machi milk teas, freshly pressed juices, fizzy teas, and cream foam.

Montreal…meet Machi Machi.

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Montreal's Time Out Market is welcoming a new brasserie to its repertoire of impressive eat and drink counters and the menu is loaded with mouthwatering comfort foods including truffle mac and cheese and duck confit burritos.

Climats, the new brasserie, will be spearheaded by Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère, the soul behind La Cabana du Coureur, Restaurant H3 and Le Coureur des Bois, to name a few.

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Montreal's food scene has gained another accolade after a new restaurant was named one of the best global openings in 2024.

The World's 50 Best released a list of the Hottest Global Restaurant Openings for 2024 and only one Canadian restaurant made the cut and it just so happens to be right here in Montreal.

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Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood is now home to a new Southeast Asian restaurant: Kra Pow. The Montreal restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this month serving up some of the most authentic Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian cuisine.

If you're familiar with the name, that's because Kra Pow isn't entirely new to the Montreal foodie scene. After opening up back in 2020, Kra Pow, which is considered to be both a type of basil and a dish from Thailand, began as a pop-up shop for takeout — gaining popularity among Montreal foodies and visitors alike.

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Montreal is welcoming a brand new Middle Eastern restaurant to its repertoire of must-try eateries. Hayat, which translates to "life" in Arabic will officially be opening its doors this month with a menu promising to transport your taste buds to the coasts of Lebanon and the mountains of Syria.

Located on rue de la Commune Ouest in Montreal's Old Port, Hayat serves up all your favourite Lebanese dishes, mezze-style, which is truly the best way to enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean. The restaurant seats a total of 60 inside and another 150 on its outdoor terrasse overlooking Vieux-Montreal.

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It’s billed as Montreal’s first full-fledged Hakka restaurant serving Indo-Chinese street food commonly found in India’s cities: Oorja (the Sanskrit word for ‘energy’), one of the newer restaurants that have been open in Saint-Henri since May this year.

So what’s the food like? Hakka is a broad and complex cuisine resulting from Chinese diasporas travelling to and cooking in many countries around the world. Oorja focuses on how those communities cooked on the streets of Indian cities, elevating the results on their menu.

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