The fusion of cultures and flavours has always brought great dynamism to the beautiful city of Montreal. Proudly one of the liveliest centres in the province of Quebec, this wonderful city is brimming with hotspots that smell of Greek flavours and carry the refreshing sea breeze of the Mediterranean. From stunning gems for celebrating special occasions to casual hotspots and family-friendly dining destinations, the best Greek restaurants in Montreal promise a feast to remember.
Dig into hearty salads, soft pita bread and fresh seafood, all with a distinctly Greek flair. From grilled octopus in Downtown to Greek caviar in Mile End, there are so many unique flavours to try. Visit a souvlaki bar with outposts throughout the city or swing by a villa-style restaurant serving up unique seafood dishes. A number of these restaurants emphasise shared dining, making them perfect for big get-togethers with friends and family. A Westmount gem features unforgettable seafood dishes alongside hearty vegetarian options while Westmount and Little Italy both hide a taste of the Aegean Sea. Don’t forget to peruse the drinks menu to find your perfect wine pairing and save room for sweet Greek desserts. Whether you’re with friends or family or you’re just a curious gourmet, discover something new at the best Greek restaurants in Montreal.
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The best Greek restaurants in Montreal – read on for a guide
For a charming lunch in a welcoming and chic setting – choose Le Carré Restaurant in Downtown
In a setting that’s both chic and cosy, Le Carré Restaurant offers the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavours and the quality of local Quebec produce. Located in the downtown area, just a stone’s throw from the Quartier des Spectacles, this friendly, refined restaurant offers a delicious menu of Greek-inspired delights. Begin your meal with a Greek salad-style feta flan topped with a refreshing salsa and accompanied by a kalamata crumble. Continue with a traditional grilled octopus spiced with chorizo, before finishing with a fine Le Carré lemon tart crowned with a meringue brulée under an exotic salsa. For those who prefer the flavours of the land, try the fresh pasta with duck confit topped with lemony peas and thyme cream.
For a Mediterranean brunch on a beautiful terrace – head to Bazart in Griffintown / St Henri
With a name inspired by open-air public markets, Bazart is a friendly and colourful restaurant offering carefully prepared Mediterranean-inspired dishes in an enchanting setting. Presenting itself as an urban oasis, the Bazart has a spacious terrace perfect for enjoying cuisine inspired by the beach restaurants of Mykonos. For dinner, choose the succulent Cornish chicken served with spicy roast parsnips. For a brunch full of great vibes, go for the crisp and soft borek, a savoury pastry stuffed with Aleppo lamb and accompanied by a creamy mint tzatziki yoghurt. Alternatively, sip on a glass of Gris Blanc with notes of peach and apple and enjoy juicy jumbo tiger shrimp glazed with chorizo.
For one of Montreal’s best Greek restaurants for a Mediterranean feast – try Limeni in Westmount
Beautifully located in the Westmount district, this restaurant offers a superb assortment of fine Greek dishes and a remarkable seafood bar. Settle down at Limeni in a setting reminiscent of beautiful Greek villas and treat yourself to an amazing assortment of Mediterranean favourites including juicy veal, grilled calamari and finely seasoned aubergine recipes. Be sure to take a seat on the terrace to savour the special Limeni salad bringing together flavours from land and sea. Don’t forget to save room for dessert and delight your taste buds with a platter of soft, finely sweet cannoli. For seafood lovers, there’s fried calamari, creamy lobster gratin and shrimp towers to help you feel like you’re on the seaside.
For one of Montreal’s best Greek restaurants for sharing platters – take a seat at Ayla in Griffintown/StHenri
‘Best when shared’ is the motto at Ayla. With a diverse menu offering mezze platters, fine charred eggplant and seared calamari, that can be shared with friends and family. Accompanied by an impressive wine list, Ayla promises to deliver a memorable evening. Whether you fancy a generous lamb kebab served with grilled vegetables and topped with Tahini, or a plate of lobster and fennel tagliatelle to share with your loved one, there’s something for everyone. Accompany your meal with a bottle of Bouzerron from Domaine Gouffier Les Corcelles, with fruity notes and hints of verbena and white pepper. On Saturday mornings, Ayla welcomes brunch lovers with a Greek-style omelette that perfectly combines feta cheese and fresh vegetables seasoned with oregano.
For a refreshing meal in a setting reminiscent of Greek villas – book at Estiatorio Milos in Mile End
In a luminous setting with an open kitchen, Estiatorio Milos – Montreal welcomes you to an environment offering a new approach to psaraotavernas, those Greek tavernas where delicious fresh fish is cooked with the utmost simplicity and expertise. Chef and owner Costas Spiliadis has created an innovative menu that harmoniously combines avgotaraho, an authentic, Greek, traditional delicacy made of bottarga from Trikalinos, a perfect tuna burger, juicy lamb chops served with crispy Greek-style lemon-roasted potatoes, and for dessert a surprising yoghurt martini or a typical galaktoboureko, a smooth vanilla custard in a layered phyllo pastry. Experience the hospitality or, to put it in Greek, the ‘philoxenia’, and enjoy dishes with ingredients that bring out freshness with finesse.
For a family dinner at one of Montreal’s best Greek restaurants – head to Souvlaki Bar in Ville Saint-Laurent, Laval and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
If you love comfort food and fresh Mediterranean flavours, then Souvlaki Bar, in Ville Saint-Laurent, Laval and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a prime destination for you. With its many establishments, including three in the Montreal area, you’re sure to find your place in an airy, bright decor reminiscent of the seaside tavernas on the islands and along the coasts of Greece. Whether it’s for a meal, an evening out with the family, or a late afternoon drink with friends, Souvlaki Bar offers a menu with a wide selection of authentic Greek dishes focused on quality and freshness. Enjoy a generous plate of calamari garnished with roasted red pepper, or try a traditional and perfectly cooked Greek-style chicken enhanced with lemon and oregano. The younger ones will love the mini pita variety filled with chicken or pork, tzatziki and juicy tomatoes.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in Montreal for a casual meal – choose Tzatzi-qui in Old Montreal
Founded in 2023, Tzatzi-qui is the first Greek restaurant to find its place in the centre of Montreal’s Old Port. In a warm atmosphere, savour traditional fare such as grilled kebabs, moussaka gratinée, finely-cooked meat platters, refreshing salads and fluffy pita bread. Wake up your appetite with an Octopodi, an octopus braised on a bed of humus. Make yourself comfortable with the vodino kreas, skewers of marinated beef drizzled with avgolemono sauce. And finish on a sweet note with a Mykonos, a refreshing vanilla frozen yogurt sprinkled with crumble and decorated with a fig coulis. At brunch time, settle down on the terrace for a wafflicious, a lovely plate of two homemade waffles on a bed of honey butter, topped with whipped cream, fig coulis and chocolate.
For a culinary family trip to the Mediterranean – discover Petros in Westmount and Little Italy
Between blue and white paint and shell decoration, Petros opens its doors to give you a view of Greece and its flavours in a setting that almost smells of the seaside, in Westmount and Little Italy. With a menu centred on fresh, original cuisine inspired by the Greek market, Petros offers meats and fish prepared with revisited traditional recipes. Settle down on the shores of the Aegean Sea to share a large meat platter featuring perfectly seasoned beef entrecotes, tasty lamb and pork chops and Greek-style grilled sausages, all accompanied by a succulent chicken supreme. For something from the sea, choose a plate of fresh grilled sea bream accompanied by flavoursome little vegetables. Whether in Little Italy or Westmount, both young and old will find at Petros a breath of fresh air to savour the best of Greek cuisine from starter to dessert.
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For one of the best Greek restaurants in Montreal for seafood – try Balos in Westmount
Between the flavours of the land and the savours of the sea, Balos is a superb convivial place if you want to indulge in grilled meats as well as fresh Mediterranean fish, with a selection of prestigious wines to accompany your meal. Cold recipes, such as the refreshing mixed salad with avocado tomato featuring colourful vegetables with orange and walnuts and a touch of lime, or a hot meal, such as the delicious grilled chicken fillets served with Balos extra-virgin olive oil and a hint of lemon, or a traditional tsipoura, a gilthead sea bream straight from the Mediterranean waves, everything at Balos is designed to take you on a journey. Sip on a glass of wine and relax in the middle of the day with a tasty vegetarian sandwich featuring grilled mushrooms and bell peppers on pita bread, topped with avocado and other richly flavoured fresh vegetables.
As one of Quebec and Canada’s liveliest cities, Montreal is full of places to explore. Offering new recipes from all over the world to enjoy with family, friends or a special someone. Whether you’re already a great connoisseur of Greek cuisine or simply curious to discover this new culinary culture, the beautiful city of Montreal will meet all your expectations. Travel to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, from brunch to dinner and enjoy fried calamari, moussaka, meat and fish platters alongside fine wines and extravagant desserts at the best Greek restaurants in Montreal.
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