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7 new Montreal restaurants every local needs to visit this September

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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This Montreal pizza was ranked the best in Canada

When it comes to Montreal pizza, we don't play around.

La Pizza Week has officially come to an end across Canada and a Montreal restaurant has much to celebrate. Following the week-long cheesy extravaganza, La Pizza Week participants voted for their favourite pies and a Montreal pizza took home the win.

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10 of Montreal's oldest restaurants if you want a tasty and classic meal

The oldest Montreal restaurants are like a secret recipe passed down through generations — familiar and satisfying with a touch of surprise. From smoked meat that's stood the test of time to bagels that have rolled through the decades, the city's longest-standing food joints serve meals as rich in history as they are in flavour.

There's a centuries-old inn that's seen more history than most textbooks, a no-frills diner where hot dogs reign supreme, and a bagel shop where the ovens hardly cool down. Here are some of Montreal's most seasoned establishments where you can get a taste of tradition:

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This Montreal Restaurant Is Serving TikTok's Latest Sweet Pizza Trend & It's Seriously Good

Pineapple on pizza is no longer the biggest conversation starter — or stopper — at dinner tables. The latest food trend making rounds on TikTok, honey-topped pizza, has made its way to a Montreal restaurant, where it's taking the city's pizza game to the "nectar" level. It's not just any honey, but the spicy, hot kind that promises to add both sweetness and a kick to your slice.

While the concept of drizzling honey on pizza isn't brand new, the app's algorithmic magic has played a significant role in amplifying its popularity. Over the past few months, clips of gooey honey being gracefully poured over a hot slice have been hypnotizing viewers, earning thousands of shares and likes. And Montreal isn’t one to stay behind on a delicious trend.

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This Pizza Parlour In Montreal Serves The Most Saucy Pizza

With roots going back to 1959, this third-generation family-owned gem is a culinary landmark. Born out of the original Café Gentile on Chabanel and Park Ave, it's been serving up deliciousness for decades. The Westmount location opened in 2016, and brought in an upscale night menu and a classic lunch menu. But 2020 was when the pizza magic truly began.

Featuring a scrumptious blend of three different styles of pizza, from thin crust New York style to Brooklyn Square Pizza, and not forgetting the artisanal individual pies, there's a slice for every pizza lover out there. And if your appetite is as big as your love for pizza, the menu also features mouth-watering arancini, eggplant fritters, mozzarella sticks, salads, and pasta.

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2023's La Pizza Week​ Is On & Here Are The Montreal Pies We Gotta Try

From Greenspot's The Deli smoked meat pizza to a sushi pie from Poke Bento, La Pizza Week's 2023 Montreal pizza offerings are already proving to be as weird and wonderful as the dishes from sister food festivals La Poutine Week and Le Burger Week.

La Pizza Week runs from May 1 to May 14 in cities across Canada, including Montreal, Gatineau and Quebec City. Montreal's options include an organic meat masterpiece from Italian-certified restaurant Pizza 900 and a creative breakfast pizza from L'Oeuf Cochon.

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Montreal's Alto Restaurant Is Giving Away Free Pizza For A Year & Customized Saucy Sneakers

If you're a self-proclaimed pizza lover, then chances are you're no stranger to Montreal's very own Alto Restaurant. The pizzeria is known for its top-notch pies and delish creations and you can now get your hands on one year's worth of free pizza.

Alto Restaurant and @i_love_mtl have come together in celebration of Alto's 35th anniversary and are giving Montrealers the chance to score free pizza for a year (one extra large pizza every week for 52 weeks). Oh, and a completely custom pair of saucy sneakers.

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La Pizza Week Is Returning & Montreal Is About To Get Cheesy AF

It's time for pizza lovers across Montreal to rejoice because the delish food fest La Pizza Week is officially making its return to Canada from May 1 to 14, 2023, and things are about to get real saucy around here.

La Pizza Week's third edition will celebrate the love of pizza across Canada. You can get your hands on some signature pizzas for not one, but two whole weeks. During this time, the long list of participating restaurants, which will be dropping at the end of April, will put forth a limited-edition pizza made specifically for the festival.

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Pizzaghetti Is A Montreal 'Mess'terpiece With Mysterious Origins — Here's Why It Stuck Around

You may have heard poutine is Quebec's national dish, but gravy cheese fries have a weird cousin that has featured on Montreal deli and diner menus for as long, if not longer. Enter: Pizzaghetti, a messy mix of two Italian staples and a fan favourite of those who like their carbs with a side of carbs (and sometimes carbonara).

The dish comes in the form of a personal pan pizza, usually split down the middle and separated by a heaping portion of spaghetti doused in sauce. In some cases, the pasta is even cooked into the pie.

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Montreal Pizza Guide: Here's Where To Get The Best Pies & Slices

Pizza wasn't created in our city — or even on our continent — but damn do we have some good ones. Since its humble Montreal debut in Little Italy, the cheese, tomato and bread pie has burst across the culinary landscape, with dozens of restaurants vying for the title of best pizza in Montreal.

From classic thin-crust pies to gourmet pizza creations with bold toppings, Montreal's pizza scene has something for every preference. Whether you're in the mood for pizza by the slice, a cozy dine-in experience, or pizza delivery straight to your doorstep, Montreal's pizzerias, counters and restaurants will provide.

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Italian Experts Certified This Montreal Pizza As Authentic — The 1st In Quebec

There are tons of places where you can eat great pizza in Montreal. But if you're looking for a certified authentic foodie experience, the Naples-style pizza from Pizzeria No.900 is the way to go.

In the fall of 2022, the Montreal-born pizza chain received AVPN certification (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana), an international distinction granted exclusively to restaurants that follow the rules and traditions of classic Neapolitan pizza from Italy.

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This Montreal Pizza Was Ranked Best In Canada & It’s Basically A Big Mac Pie

There are more Montreal restaurants worth visiting than we could ever list, and that is equally true when considering our Montreal pizza options. Considering Montreal's love for the iconic Italian dish, it's no surprise La Pizza Week had a stop in the 514 this past May.

While Pizza Week may have come and gone, the judges have officially announced the winners of the top five pizzas in Canada, and one Montreal pizza restaurant made the cut.

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