Montreal restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Champ-de-Mars Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Jardin Nelson is one of Old Montréal’s true gems. An open garden courtyard-styled dining area full of plants, warm lighting, and live music creates a vibrant atmosphere. One’s excited while waiting in the queue (we made the mistake of dropping in without a reservation) about the food to be sampled. And the food, when it came, was absolutely delicious! Overall, Jardin Nelson is an ideal spot whether you’re visiting with friends, family, or looking for a romantic evening out. The menu offers a great variety of options, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Their crêpes are especially delicious, and the cocktails pair perfectly with the lively yet laid-back vibe of the space. Service was quick despite how busy the restaurant was. Reservation is definitely recommended. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Montréal. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere!
Jayeeta Basu - 5 months ago

The food and wine were great. If you go for lunch, it’s usually easy to find a table. They don’t take reservations, and there’s often a long line outside. The best time to come is around 5 p.m. ,before the evening rush. Every day after 6 p.m., there’s live jazz music, so the crowd starts to build up around that time. If you arrive around 5 p.m., you’ll have a better chance of getting a table and can enjoy a relaxed dining experience while waiting for the music to start. I found that Friday at 5 p.m. is the perfect time to visit. They also have lovely backyard tables surrounded by greenery and flowers. The only downside is the small flies that tend to hover around the tables, it can get quite irritating depending on the weather and season. We visited in October, and it was a bit bothersome then.
Asena Hazal - 7 months ago

We visited Jardin Nelson for my birthday as it had a lot of recommendations. I ordered the citrus shrimp to start and the whisky ribs for my main. Both were excellent. For dessert we chose the giant cookie and they put a sparkler in it for my birthday which was lovely! Service was good and we got to sit on the patio which was nice. The heaters kept us toasty so we didn’t feel the chill as the evening went on. I also enjoyed their drink menu - my favourite drink was the Hugo Spritz. They do not take reservations at this restaurant so you need to show up and ask for a table.
Pippa Girling - 8 months ago

Such a dreamy outdoor setting for lunch with friends in the old port. A courtyard with birds flying around and so many flowers, and not to forget live music (and some heaters!). This was October 18th just before the seasonal closure. Food was delicious. Till next year we shall meet again!
Roxane Matin - 6 months ago

Excellent atmosphere! The live music is always lovely. The staff might not be as *fast* as imagined because of high patron occupancy. The service is still good, though. Food is delicious, some dishes are surprisingly large.
J J - 7 months ago

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My partner and I absolutely loved our visit! From start to finish, every dish blew us away. The oysters three-ways were fun and delicious, the scallops were perfectly cooked and the braised piglet risotto was just as impressive. The duck was a huge portion and also perfectly cooked. All the flavours were so well balanced and rich without being overwhelming. The hojicha dessert was one of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to come back!
Trish - 5 months ago

This is my favorite restaurant in Montreal for the food, the service and the host and the ambiance I have been coming to this restaurant for more than 10 years and the quality of the food and service is always at the highest level. Oysters are to die for. Please order the shaved ice/thyme and the baked one. Appetizer are all wonderful but piglet risotto and octopus are perfect. Halibut always great and beef is always cooked to perfection served with perfect vegetable combination. Let them help you with wine choices. The wine list is incredible and wine by the glass are superb. Please do not skip on dessert. They are the most sophisticated flavor with incredible presentation . Overall cuisine at the highest level. You will be so happy after you leave.
Paolo Fedi - 5 months ago

Came here for our anniversary. The food, decor, and service were all excellent. The braised piglet risotto was absolutely delicious. I am willing to say it was the best risotto I ever had. The oysters prepared 3 different ways were interesting. If anything, it was the main course that was less impressive, but still good. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend it.
Bruce Wayne - 7 months ago

Tried to get a reservation for weeks & could not get in. Our last night in town we ended up walking up to the door and knocking & the staff was SO accommodating. We were immediately sat in a beautiful little table & treated to one if the best dinners of iur lives. The oysters were perfect and the oyster-sorbet was unexpected but surprisingly delicious. The poached fish was perfectly cooked, but the star of the show was the A5 waygu- so good! Don't forget to order dessert!!! 5/5
Lewis Peach III - 5 months ago

The restaurant itself is nice. But surprisingly food and service were not that good considering the price. Entree salmon was surprisingly so fishy, I didn’t expect the unpleasant smell of dish in such a fancy restaurant. Furthermore, quantity was insanely small. And most of all, quality of service was not matched. Surprisingly the waiter was not trained well and I almost bumped more than 4times with waiters during the dinner. Even tho it was busy hour, It’s never happened before in other restaurants. Or if it happened usually they aware, but they didn’t seem even aware this. The space between tables was so narrow and waiter doesn’t seem care to bump customers’ chairs during serving. Serving speed was extremely slow. We were waiting almost 20mins between meals. I’d recommend go other restaurants with this price
Jini Choi - 4 months ago

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This restaurant holds such a special place in our hearts. It’s where we came to eat after my husband proposed to me, and ever since, it has become a tradition for us to come back every time we visit Montreal. The food is consistently incredible — full of flavor, beautifully prepared, and truly unforgettable. The open bar experience adds such a fun and welcoming touch, and the service is always attentive, warm, and professional. We’ve brought family and friends here over the years, and every single person has fallen in love with it just as much as we have. It’s one of those places that never disappoints. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and wonderful memories every single time. Highly recommend!
K T - 5 months ago

Will definitely come back again. They’ve got the best selection of pasta that comes with decent quality of meat and a free salad bar that has the best dressing! Their portions are huge not pricey at all. The atmosphere is amazing. Great location at the centre of the Old port.
Ashely Liu - 8 months ago

The atmosphere and customer service were outstanding. They have a mini buffet bar which is great, but the pasta flavor was a bit boring, the meat balls were huge but dry, good thing was the portion was big.
Bella Chung - 3 months ago

Love the menu concept that was named after places in Montreal. Came here twice so we’ve got to try several dishes here and we love them all. Free salad bar and bread as appetizers both for lunch and dinner. The staffs were also amazing. Lovely space to visit if you come to Old Port (small note that it’s first come first serve, they don’t take reservations)
Trúc Anh Phạm - 10 months ago

What an amazing eat, everything is so fresh and the food honestly tastes amazing! You cannot go wrong with the mains, do try the pasta with the duck leg it was delicious! Each bite had me enjoying life, I was genuinely concerned about how I would leave that place, out of all the places I have tried, this comes in top 10!
Hamza Raja - 7 months ago

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Food is amazing to say the least. Atmosphere is wonderful, but I had to take off a star for the service. We sat for 20 minutes before even being greeted by a server at our table, and it took 30 minutes to get our drinks. Food came steadily after that but it was very difficult to get the attention of a server when we needed something. But honestly the food was wonderful.
Laurel Pozin - 3 months ago

our food and drinks were amazing! The service was great from our waiter and the atmosphere was quiet and enjoyable! Overall, a great restaurant you should try! For drinks: we had the white sangria and amaretto sour. For our starter: we had the arancini balls For our mains: we had the PENNE ALLA GIGI and _____ a la gio (forgot the first part of the name) For dessert: we had the tiramisu :)
Abisa Uthayakumar - 7 months ago

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and everything felt just right. But what made my visit truly special was Daniel. He’s an amazing waiter — so kind, attentive, and genuine. He made sure everything was perfect and treated me with such care and respect. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. His smile and positive energy made my evening unforgettable. Thank you, Daniel, for the excellent service — you’re truly a gem! I’ll definitely come back again.
Ozhan Kurt - 7 months ago

Oh God, while I was separating some photos, just remembered this restaurant. So delicious, so tasty, that I don't have other comments. The waiter were very nice, always available and willing to clarify our questions about the menu. I don't know the inside ones, but outside seats are pet-friendly, which is perfect for our family. If you're looking for a great italian food, this restaurant is the place.
Jeferson Sasso - 9 months ago

We were a group of friends who decided spontaneously to try out this place for dinner. The food was delicious. Unfortunately, the service was not at par. It was slow and often, we had to pass our requests to other staff members due to the long wait times and our waitress not having to visit our table regularly. At some point, the wait became frustrating. Lovely restaurant, but wish the service was better for the price paid.
Manisha K. - 7 months ago

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Their food are trully irresistible and delicious. I will definitely come back again. Try one of their best seller: salt and pepper pork chops. The dining area is not fancy but the number of customers dining are true evidence of their delicious food they serve.
Jay Lee - a year ago

Amazing place I just discovered today, will definitely be back. The food was delicious, customer service was great, really calm and nice atmosphere around. Just wow! Thank you!
Marisa - 4 months ago

Great chinese restaurant in saint laurent boulevard, we had the lunch menu (soup + veggie roll + big plate) for 10.68$.. nice vibe + lovely staff.
Rare View - 3 months ago

I cant believe I never posted a review after going to this place for over a decade. I grew up at this place and have been going here with family and friends. Such an affordable place to eat with quick service.
Therezzz - 6 months ago

I came here specifically for the salt and pepper pork chops as I read so many reviews about how this place has the best salt and pepper pork chops in Montréal. So it was a must try for me. I live in Québec City and can't find any authentic made meals from different cultures. I ordered the lunch special of the pork chops and the pork chops did not disappoint, although I wish they were a little less breaded. The lunch special comes with a dumpling soup which was delicious. The broth was so good and the dumpling good too. Overall, delicious meal. I even asked for extra onions and peppers on the side and they gave me a small container of them to go with my meal. I love the small, quaint and home style feel of this restaurant in Chinatown. I shared a table with a lovely couple since I was one person. Love meeting new people. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Food comes quick, hardly any wait for anything. I will definitely return.
Kimberly Aiken - a year ago

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I went during their lunch hours, mostly ordered chicken and beef which were tasty but the beef was extremely thinly sliced but juicy atleast so order alot! They have alot of side dish and sushi options! A cute robot cat comes to give you the stuff you order You are limited to only 2 hours, so make sure you dont go over! Would've given a 5 stars if they haven't intentionally put a tip on my friend's bill. Regardless, the staff were quite nice and explained to us how everything works. During lunch hours on a weekday, it was 31.99$.
Anita - 4 months ago

We came here for an event with a group of friends and had a great experience. Even though our reservation was for 6 people and we ended up being 8, the staff still accommodated us without any hassle — really appreciated their flexibility. The food was delicious and definitely good bang for the buck. Portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Overall, a great spot for group gatherings. Would absolutely come back!
Lazare - 6 months ago

The restaurant overall is good. A little bit noisy. The food is good and fresh. Starting from 2pm, you need to pay for dinner menu, which is 45$ When we ordered fried food, it took a while to get it~20 min and it wasn't warm unfortunately. Be aware, for dessert, the ice cream cost 3$ for a scoop. I was disappointed to see that you had to pay for this. I still do recommend this place if you want to grill some meat. It is well seasoned and fresh. Sushis were great ♡
Kimmy - 9 months ago

We had a great experience at this all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. For about $100 for two adults and one child, the meal felt like very good value considering the variety and quality of food available. We tried several types of sushi, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The BBQ chicken was also a nice surprise—flavorful and a good option if you want something different between sushi dishes. The all-you-can-eat format makes the experience very satisfying because you can try many different items without worrying about ordering just one dish. Overall, it was a fun and filling dining experience in a lively Chinatown location, and it’s a great spot if you want plenty of variety and fresh sushi. 🍣🥢
Victor Tykva - 2 months ago

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Everything was really good as usual! Been going there the past 10-13 years, They now moved to the below floor and It looks really good ! I took the grilled chicken, Sumo ramen extra stewed beef and a sapporo and it hit the right spot 🥰🥰 This is one of my favorite Ramen spot on Montréal 🥰
Kieran Kane - 3 months ago

As a first time visitor in Montreal, food tast good, but doesn't feel like traditional Japanese Ramen. We are not that hungry so only ordered 2 ramen and 1 udon for 3 of us. This is more fusion of Japanese and Chinese. When we visited, there're only 2 staffs at the front, but they tried very best to serves us, no complain on that.
So Wendy - 7 months ago

I honestly make reviews on google rarely. But this place forced myself to make one. I just wanna say that the old guy who works there (i forgot his name) He was the sweetest soul. I came with my best-friend and honestly it was the best ramen i’ve had in Montreal!!! Such nice customer service, food is also perfect if ur worried about the broth being made with meat. You can choose ur broth to be vegetarian. I took miso soup with panko shrimp. It was like so freaking yummy!!! I think this restaurant deserves the hype a lot. Thank you soo much for the service. It was not even uncomfortable it was very nice and pleasant.
Muntaha Durrani - 5 months ago

Catching up with a friend over a steaming bowl of ramen in the middle of a Montreal winter just makes sense. We ordered the Spicy Beef Stew Ramen: rich broth, tender braised beef, a jammy egg, sweet corn, fresh scallions, and that perfect kick of heat warming you from the inside out. Cold outside. Fire in the bowl. Exactly what the season calls for. 🍜🔥 #SumoRamen #Montreal
Duc C. Nguyên - 3 months ago

My favorite place to eat in China Town, never disappoints! Food is always amazing and fresh, the staff is so sweet and attentive, the atmosphere is very warm and chill. Also, great music!!
Uliana Gilbo - 6 months ago

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The place is very busy, but worth the wait. Getting to see the noodles being made is pretty cool. The flavours are excellent, the broth is rich and comforting, and the spiciness in the other dishes is just right. Everything comes together nicely in each bowl. A great spot for Chinese noodles!
Oshrit - 2 months ago

We were lucky to get a table for 5 people! Resto not busy. We ordered 4 vegie noodle soups and one beef noodle soup. Portion was very generous. We enjoyed all soups. Veggie Broth not as rich as meat Broth but this is why we liked it. Simple and yet still delicious. We love trying diffrent soups.
Joséphine - 2 months ago

Expensive for noodles, but you get what you pay for. These noodles are above average and the customization options are truly neat. No wonder why there's almost always a line during lunch time. The ingredients are also above average when it comes to quality. Service could be better, though. They seem to have no intention in explaining anything, but they're fast and you won't wait too long for your noodles, even when the place is jammed. And it's almost always jammed.
Rebêlo PZ - 3 months ago

Too Hot in August to sit inside and eat ! Invest in some air-conditioning or at least better circulation of air . The Waitress Gave us small glasses of water then disappeared. We ended up leaving and getting noodles to go. They weren't as good in plastic to go containers as eating in the restaurant. I would love to return under better conditions and try them again !
John DeLorme - 2 months ago

It’s a surprisingly smaller place. But you can see right through the kitchen. Ben outside you can watch them pull the noodles. Which is pretty cool. The spicy bow was one of the best ramens I’ve had in a while. Definitely a good place to go when visiting.
Allieya DePaolantonio - 2 months ago

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I used to come here often. In fact, Pho Bang New York (not in New York) was the one that first taught me to appreciate this Americanized northern Vietnam dish more than three decades ago even though there were many pho places in town. The first day when I revisited Montreal recently, I brought my grown daughter to Pho Bang New York. We returned to this place several times during our short stay. Their noodles are less bouncy than I prefer. But their meat cuts are superb, and their soup has a different emphasis from what I often get now. After all these years, they still keep their prices low, although they seem to have adjusted portions somewhat understandably due to inflation. Surprisingly, they now have a weekend special with ox tail soup. That soup has hot spices, and they offer a special hot sauce. You don't want to miss it if you visit on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! I still remember the weekend evenings when diners quietly - nay, loudly wait to enter near the small doorway at the plain-looking storefront. Today, people do the same. Their interior used be plain, too. But now, they have quite a bit of decors that look loud but do not necessarily go together. General atmosphere here is cozy. Staff speak fluent French and English - many speak Vietnamese, too. Space is tight in this restaurant. So, expect some inconvenience if you visit during winter. (They now have a coat rack in the back although not many people notice that.) And prepare to pay cash. (How do you suppose they can keep price so low?)
Yuan LIU - 3 months ago

Was here 7 to 8 years ago and remembered they had green chopsticks and the food was excellent. Orders a pho with rare beef and vegetables and the vegetables deep fried spring rolls. Everything was fresh and beautifully cooked. The broth was aromatic not overly salty Which is quite rare ( excuse the pun) Washrooms are clean::: SUPER CLEAN. I have to say I have not been to an Asian restaurant with washrooms this clean!! Service is friendly and fast. Highly recommended.
Richard Tsing Hum - 8 months ago

I’ve been a loyal customer of this Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown Montreal for over 13 years — and it never disappoints! 💚 Their soups, fresh rolls, and noodles are always full of flavor and freshness — the true taste of Vietnam 🇻🇳🍜 I’ve tried almost everything on the menu, and honestly, everything is delicious! 😋 I always bring my friends here, and everyone ends up loving it. This place is always busy — there’s usually a line-up, and that says it all! People keep coming back because of the amazing food, friendly service, and consistent quality 🌟 It’s truly the best Vietnamese restaurant in Montreal, and it absolutely deserves its top ratings ❤️
Suzan To - 7 months ago

Went here after a night out. Had to wait a little because it gets soo packed but the service was great and the food came on time. Would’ve liked the pho spicier as said in the menu but it was alright.
Fafa - 6 months ago

Best pho in the city! Good and fast service. Servers are kind, quick, and helpful. Their pho with grilled chicken is too good. Chicken is grilled to perfect, so flavorful and soft. Veggie spring rolls are also really good. I loved their grilled beef and chicken with rice and salad. The quality is always the same and they never miss! Highly recommend if you’re looking best pho in the city.
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar - 9 months ago

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