The food scene in Montreal is eclectic and packed with great chefs and venues just waiting to show you what they can do. From the perfect poutine to fabulous French fine dining, innovative Italian to succulent steaks, there’s something for everyone. With the best restaurants for private dining in Montreal, you can enjoy all this in the company of only those you choose to be with.
Many of Montreal’s best restaurants have private dining rooms available for group bookings, ranging from an intimate gathering to a wedding reception for more than 200. Make your next night out with the gang one to remember with a private karaoke room serving delectable food platters and sake-based cocktails from expert mixologists Downtown. Enjoy a tapas feast with 20 of your nearest and dearest in a private dining area at a Spanish hotspot in Plateau Mont-Royal. Plan your Christmas party for up to 90 guests in your own private area at a classic French brasserie in Old Montreal. If the world is your oyster, then Montreal dining is the pearl in the centre.
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For an iconic Parisian brasserie experience – book your private dining experience at Gaspar French Brasserie in Old Montreal
The Les Remparts room at Gaspar French Brasserie is available for group bookings of up to 34 people for a banquet, or for a business seminar or presentation. The entire restaurant can also be booked for occasions with up to 90 guests. Les Remparts has its own private entrance and private bathroom, with a customisable floor plan to suit all types of events. Whichever you choose, enjoy Parisian brasserie-inspired surroundings, offering both intimacy and elegance. Your menu can be personalised, with sample dishes including braised beef cheek with saffron risotto, foie gras terrine with cranberry chutney and a maple syrup jelly, and seared striped bass with a white bean ragout and pine nut condiment. For Christmas parties, the holiday group set menu includes crab arancini, duck confit and a platter of chef’s pastries.
For Italian private dining in Montreal for up to 200 guests – book Jacopo in Old Montreal
Specialists in event planning, Jacopo can provide private dining space in Montreal for up to 200 people across two floors, or up to 100 people for a standing reception on the veranda and terrace area. For everything from team building to hen parties and family get-togethers, intimate gatherings to raucous parties. Choose from a variety of carefully curated group booking menus, including three lunch menus, three dinner menus, an appetizers and station buffet menu, and beverage packages. For standing receptions, your guests can enjoy canapes including seared mushrooms with whipped ricotta, beef croquettes with tarragon mayo, and mozzarella and pesto arancini, plus platters of cheeses, fresh fruits, charcuterie and desserts. Sit-down group booking specialities could include braised chicken in a demi-glaze sauce, ricotta and black truffle stuffed pasta, and braised short rib with creamy polenta and a red wine sauce.
For a market grill serving seasonal vegetables and prime Canadian steaks – pay a visit to Maggie Oakes in Old Montreal
Create a customised private event experience at Maggie Oakes for sit-down meals or standing receptions. The Bibliothèque private library room offers an exclusive space for a seated dinner for 48 or cocktails and more for up to 60. The stunning Section Bar with an ornate marble counter and custom-made brass stools can seat ten, or the whole area can accommodate 70. The entire venue can also be reserved for larger parties of up to 350 for drinks or 190 seated, in creative surroundings including a living wall of micro-greens andherbs and marble, brass and walnut finishes. Choose from three unique group menus for your event, with dishes such as flank steak in green peppercorn sauce, salmon tartare with spicy nori and pickled samphire, and orecchiette with wild mushrooms in truffle oil available. Cocktail parties can include classic and signature creations – the Maggie Margarita with spiced watermelon is a must-try.
For an intimate French private dining experience in Montreal – check out Maison Boulud in Downtown
Chef Daniel Boulud of Maison Boulud offers the option to have your own personalised menu created for private dining, with two exclusive rooms to choose from. Both an intimate semi-private table for six or a completely private room for up to 24 are available. Or from July until September, book a secret table for four to six people in the hidden garden, with bespoke menu options to create your very own culinary adventure. Boulud focuses on the best of seasonal ingredients and can accommodate all dietary requirements through bespoke menus. Take inspiration from the main menu of reimagined French classics to help you create your own – think puff pastry filled with confit leek and hazelnut, foie gras terrine with apples and dates, scallops with lobster mushroom and garlic flower, and saddle of rabbit with a tomato confit fricassee.
For a festive feast in Montreal with private dining – celebrate in style at Rosélys in Downtown
For group bookings throughout the festive season or for a group day or night out on any weekend of the year, Rosélys is the place to be. Book a completely private event for up to 72 people seated, or a group table for Sunday brunch, afternoon tea or festive celebrations. Rosélys will be hosting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners and a special New Year’s Eve celebration feast, as well as festive afternoon tea daily from the 23rd to the 31st of December, and brunch on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The festive brunch includes a raw bar, pizza station, meat and fish by the slice, hot dishes, cheeses and charcuterie. For an event any time of year, the private room can be booked for your choice of a la carte dining, a multi-course dinner, brunch buffet, tea service or cocktails. You can work with the chefs to create a personalised menu for your event to suit every guest.
For personalised events of all shapes and sizes – book your Montreal private dining experience at Vieux-Port Steakhouse in Old Montreal
Several uniquely appointed individual dining rooms mean Vieux-Port Steakhouse can offer event space for groups in sizes ranging anywhere from 20 to 250. This versatile venue has five unique event spaces, ideal for everything from a corporate brunch to a wedding reception. Each historic space is already elegantly decorated, and can be transformed to suit your specifications. These spaces include a picturesque garden terrace that can comfortably accommodate up to 200 in summer, with lush vegetation all around. Fun Paint and Brunch events are also available at various times throughout the year. Menu options include a buffet service, food stations, canapes and banquets, as well as the option to personalise your experience. Sample dishes for inspiration include bacon-wrapped filet mignon with portobello mushroom sauce, and salmon fillet with wild rice and sauteed spinach for a sit-down meal. Canape options include miniature crab cakes, smoked salmon tartare on croutons, beef, shrimp or pork skewers, and oysters Rockefeller.
For a fun night out with the gang and the chance to shine like a star – book LIVE HOUSE – Speakeasy Karaoke in Downtown
Liven up your weekend at LIVE HOUSE – Speakeasy Karaoke with a private karaoke room for up to eight people. Exclusive access to your very own professional karaoke sound system, plus delicious food and drink packages to keep your energy levels high and your singing voices well-lubricated. The package-based experience includes a price per head, which can then be redeemed against your choice of items from the food and drink menu throughout your three-hour karaoke experience. Channel your inner diva and create memories that will last a lifetime. The innovative cocktail menu includes signature creations such as the Beets By Dre with Buffalo trace, Amaro Montenegro and Frangelico beet shrub, and the Rosebud Motel with Grey Goose pear, prosecco and hibiscus. Food platter options range from fresh chilled oysters to cheeses and charcuterie, hummus with bread and the must-try sexy fries with truffle oil and spicy mayonnaise.
For modern Portuguese private dining in Montreal – take the family to Ferreira Café in Downtown
An unforgettable Mediterranean experience awaits at Ferreira Café, which offers private dining for group bookings for up to a maximum of 72 seated (typically 36 to 64) and as many as 120 for a cocktail and canape event. This includes an exclusive bar, a private entrance and bathrooms for use of the party only. The private room can be booked for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with various food and drink packages available. The in-house sommelier can pair wines for each course according to your chosen menu if you desire. The Rosa Room just off the main restaurant also offers semi-private dining for up to 12 people. Three, four or five-course menus are available for group bookings and can be tailored to meet specific dietary requirements. Sample dishes include the signature Ferreira seafood rice with scallops, mussels, squid, shrimp and clams, AAA Angus filet mignon with a port wine sauce, and porcini crusted black cod with mushrooms and asparagus.
For a tapas feast for the whole family in a Montreal private dining room – book your next event at Ibéricos Taverne à Tapas Espagnoles in Plateau Mont-Royal
Ibéricos Taverne à Tapas Espagnoles has special group booking menus in the main restaurant for parties of ten or more people, with a choice of menu dégustation du chef, menu table d’hôte du midi and a set price menu, alongside a completely private dining room which can seat up to 50. There are three menu choices available, each of which offers an option for alcohol packages and pairings. This private room can be booked for four or six hours at a time, either for lunch from noon until 4 pm or for dinner from 5 pm until 11 pm. There is no fee for booking, just a minimum price per head based on your menu choice. Each menu option has five courses and is designed to be shared tapas-style by the whole group. Sample dishes include seafood or Valencian paella, a platter of Iberican cheeses and charcuterie, Spanish tortillas, ham or cheese croquettes, and cod fritters with sherry honey and lemon zest.
For market-fresh cuisine inspired by the flavours of Italy – book your seats at Restaurant Tbsp. in Downtown
The intimate private dining room at Restaurant Tbsp. seats up to 12 people for lunch or dinner, whether that’s a quick weekday lunch or a leisurely weekend evening. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, you and your guests can be assured that your food will make a statement for zero waste and be of the highest quality. The menus are French-inspired and change with the seasons to ensure the freshest ingredients are always in use. The lunch group menu may feature dishes such as herb-crusted cod with orange and artichoke, a beetroot, raspberry and blue cheese salad, and vegetable risotto with basil and parmesan. For dinner, examples include tender beef cheek with polenta, butternut squash ravioli with citrus butter and hazelnuts, and classic soup du jour.
Montreal is packed with restaurants offering everything from classic Canadian cuisine to international delights from around the globe. At the best restaurants for private dining in Montreal, you can enjoy all the benefits of eating out, surrounded only by your loved ones or colleagues, and with exclusive service just for you.
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