Montreal is a lively city home to some stellar restaurants that cater to any special occasion with delicious food and inviting settings. For hosting a private dining event, a big party, a team dinner or a business lunch, for celebrating a birthday or a family reunion with brunch and buffets, the best restaurants for groups in Montreal await.
Whether you’re looking to toast with award-winning wine selections, live entertainment and dishes made for sharing, or you’re looking to be transported to a different era with original 17th-century wood decor and English-inspired dishes, there’s something for what you and your group are looking for. Try casual all-you-can-eat sushi buffet to catch up with friends or take on the chef’s mantle and grill your favourite, meat, veggies and side dishes to perfection. Montreal has some of the best restaurants for groups available to book today.
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For the best group-friendly share plates – look no further than Annette bar à vin in Montreal East
Annette bar à vin’s menu was designed with sharing and mingling in mind, complete with solid wine pairings and elegant cocktails to make any outing with a group of friends one to remember. A special three-course menu for groups of nine to 20, allows you and your friends to sit back and enjoy unforgettable flavours in every bite at one of Montreal’s best group-friendly restaurants. With a menu helmed by chef and owner Marc-André Jetté and head chef Paul Ruff, enjoy gourmet dishes such as duck croquette, bluefin tuna, blueberry, mozzarella, eggplant, zaatar and caramel cream, apple, all perfect for sharing. Sommelier Hugo Duchesne earned the 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence with his wine selections featuring some of the very best selections from Canada, the United States, France and Chile. Don’t forget to book a table to enjoy live music and events throughout the week, including live DJs on Fridays, jazzy Sundays, comedy nights, blind wine tastings on Mondays and Tuesdays, and themed menus. Dine in style, in a cool and sophisticated ambience, with dark green decor and foliage bringing nature and comfort straight to you.
For the best plant-based and vegetarian brunch – check out LOV in Brossard, Laval and Downtown
With locations in Brossard, Laval and Downtown, LOV is on a mission to provide responsible cuisine that’s good for diners and the planet. LOV’s plant-based and vegetarian dishes will satisfy vegans and meat-eaters alike. For lunch, groups of 10 or more have the choice of a fixed-price menu ranging from $20 to $60 per person, with a mandatory choice of menu for the whole table. For dinner, the fixed menu ranges from $40 to $60 per person. Offerings include spicy brussels sprouts tossed in buffalo sauce and the fan favourite truffle burger, which features a plant-based “beef” patty, miso truffle sauce, and both pickled and deep-fried onions. LOV also offers a hearty brunch menu perfect for large groups, including the chick n’waffle, with fried oyster mushroom, a miso red cabbage slaw and spicy maple syrup. Don’t forget to check out the Bloom Sushi pop-up at LOV’s Brossard location. LOV’s unique interiors reflect its upbeat menu, with plenty of natural and ambient lighting, overhanging plants and versatile seating for groups of up to 24 for all occasions. Birthdays include a free dessert for the special person or you can bring your own cake.
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For the best homemade Italian dishes – head over to Trattoria Gio in Old Montreal
Trattoria Gio in Old Montreal is one of Montreal’s best restaurants for groups, priding itself on being a family establishment that welcomes groups of family and friends alike to feast on authentic recipes. Located on the Place de Jacque Cartier with a closeup view of Montreal’s Hotel de Ville, look no further for a dining experience of elegance and sophistication, with chic decor, posters that nod to Italian-America cinema, and ample seating for large groups. Classic Italian dishes such as the calamari fritti and lasagna are an excellent choice for sharing. Or, look no further for excellent pizza offerings, from amant della carne a meat lover’s dream to a good old margherita. Trattoria Gio also regularly offers MTLàTABLE, a special menu that pays homage to local ingredients and Italian tradition. For celebrations, Trattoria Gio offers a host of signature cocktails for your group to enjoy, such as the L’italian Mule a twist on the classic cocktail with a splash of Aperol, or choose from any classic cocktails such as the negroni, beer or mocktails.
For the best Asian-inspired cuisine – head over to Palma in Griffintown/St. Henri
Palma in Griffintown/St. Henri bridges the gap between Asian flavours and local ingredients, and promises a multi-sensory culinary experience, helping it become one of Montreal’s best restaurants for groups. Perfect for sharing, the seafood tower comes with lobster tails, oysters, prawns hamachi and more options for the whole table. With different menu options available for casual groups and special events, Palma promises a warm inviting ambience that you’ll be hard-pressed to forget. The special Table d’hôte menu is available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 pm onwards, and includes a three-course meal, with vegan-friendly options. Options include Palma’s famous spicy rock shrimp, crunchy shrimp doused in an aioli sauce. Allow yourself and your guests to be pampered by Palma’s focus on personalized service, in a refined art-deco-inspired dining room with stylish wall niches, large decorative palms, and cozy half-round benches perfect for entertaining with friends.
For the best in Greek feast in one of the best restaurants for groups in Montreal – look no further than Mama C in Old Montreal
Mama C transports you to the warmth of the Mediterranean. Chefs Michalis Merzenis and Anastasios Roussis have created a menu that sings praises to traditional Greek cuisine while inviting you on a journey to something more modern. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, Mama C offers you and your guests the chance to share and try the best of Greek cuisine. From simple yet unforgettable dips to enjoy with fresh pita bread, such as kopanisti and tzatziki, to mains cast iron moussaka, lamb skewers and catch of the day grilled to perfection with in-season vegetables. Mama C understands that every gathering is a celebration, and both their menu and dining room welcome the art of mingling and sharing food in a cozy interior. With warm lighting, exposed brick interiors, and large seating options, everyone in your party is sure to leave feeling like they just had the vacation of a lifetime by the sea.
For the best all-you-can buffet – run don’t walk to Sushi Crescent in Downtown
Neon lighting and futuristic decor make Sushi Crescent an all-you-can-eat experience to remember. Perfect for a group outing for any occasion, Sushi Crescent offers 168 different choices in a fun setting, earning its place as one of the best restaurants for groups in Montreal. With so many choices, from freshly prepared salmon and octopus sashimi, to 17 different variations of hoso maki, you can’t go wrong. And if someone is feeling a bit more peckish, Sushi Crescent also has plenty of soups, and wok and noodle offerings, such as pad thai with either chicken or vegetables, fried specialties and plenty of teppanyaki choices. There’s also spicy salmon sushi pizza for something more adventurous.
For a memorable night out in one of the best restaurants for groups in Montreal – hit up Wienstein & Gavino’s Downtown
Wienstein & Gavino’s perfect location on Montreal’s busy Crescent Street has helped make it one of the best restaurants for groups in the city. With three floors, two outdoor terraces and a four-sided street-level bar, Wienstein & Gavino is all about catering to whatever mood you’re looking for for any occasion. Italian cuisine is the name of the game at Wienstein & Gavino, and the menu reflects respect for tradition while honouring a love of exploration and creativity. With appetizers like burrata in bruschetta, and tasty pizzas for sharing with friends, there is also an interesting take on mac & cheese, with added bacon, chorizo, smoked provolone, brie, and panko. For those special group outings, take the guesswork out, and choose from two fixed menus for either lunch or dinner with prices ranging between $30 to $60.
For the best restaurant to celebrate special occasions – visit Bar George in Downtown
As the former heritage home of British-born Sir George Stephen Bar George is all about sophistication and celebrating those special occasions. Now set inside the luxury Le Mount Stephen hotel, Bar George pays homage to its previous owner with elegant wood detailing that takes your breath away, transporting you to the late 1800s. Both executive chef Kevin Ramasawmy and chef de cuisine Donnel English have crafted a menu that offers modern takes on classic English fare with a local Quebec touch. Dinner offerings include the traditional beef wellington featuring a filet mignon wrapped in puff pastry, with mushroom duxelles and sweet corn puree, as well as halibut served in a miso sauce with mashed potato. Elsewhere on the menu, dessert sees baba au rum with vanilla Chantilly cream and Québec cheese compete for your attention. As a celebratory venue, Bar George also features several signature cocktails, from the coco-groni with coconut gin and black tea infused Campari, to the deluxe old fashioned featuring pineapple-infused rum. For those extra special occasions, Bar George has six private dining rooms to choose from.
For the best pizza – make your way over to BEVO Pizzeria in Old Montreal
When it comes to pizza and celebrations BEVO Pizzeria is an expert, helping it become one of the best group-friendly restaurants in Montreal. Exposed brickwork, red gingham napkins, and faux candle chandeliers bring a rustic vibe to any outing, making it easy for you and your guests to relax. Despite its name, BEVO Pizzeria offers you more than just freshly made delicious wood-fired pizzas like the formaggio di capra espinaci with goat cheese and spinach. There are also a range of other classic Italian dishes. Dig into arancini with saffron, bolognese ragu and mozzarella, or go for a tender pollo al parmigiano. More than just a restaurant, BEVO Pizzeria also offers guests a chance to take the pizza dough into their own hands with their pizza-making workshop, which includes a three-course menu, a glass of wine or beer and a BEVO apron to call your own.
For the best BBQ for a large group in one of the best restaurants for groups in Montreal – visit Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Montréal, QC in Downtown
Known for its yakiniku experience, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Montréal, QC invites you to enjoy the thrill of grilling while spending quality time with friends and family. Featuring traditional Japanese decor, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ features live grilling pits placed on each table, ensuring fun that is best suited for large groups. Plenty of meat options, from beef, chicken, seafood and pork, vegetables and side dish items are available to choose from, giving you the power to cook everything to your liking. Japanese sake, beers, classic and signature cocktails like the Tokyo iced Tta with featuring melon liqueur and triple sec are also available to amp up the fun, with non-alcoholic options available. A special prix fixe for groups of two to four is also available for those who wish to let Gyu-Kaku take some of the legwork out of choosing what to cook.
Montreal has something for everyone, no matter what occasion you’re celebrating or if you’re just looking to spend quality time with friends, family or colleagues. From fine Italian cuisine to contemporary Greek fare, and lively Japanese BBQ, to interactive workshops where you take the helm of the food ship, you’ll be sure to find the perfect restaurant for your next big get-together.
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