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9 Excellent Restaurant Wine Lists in Montreal

From smart sommeliers to curated private-import bottles, these restaurants can juice you up well

by Kaitlyn McInnis
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by Kaitlyn McInnis
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While food and atmosphere usually reign supreme when choosing a restaurant, today it’s easier than ever to check those boxes while also finding a great wine list on top of them. Whether in the mood for hearty Italian and French fare, or something a little lighter like Vietnamese or salad, here’s where to find some of the best wine lists in the city — from lower ABV natural wines to bold Barolos.

Note that this map only focuses on restaurants — a guide to wine bars can be found over here, and it includes places like Le Vin Papillon, which straddle the line between restaurant and wine bar.

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Denise

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One of the most unique restaurants on the guide, Café Denise in Parc-Ex offers Asian-inspired bites like pork and shrimp dumplings, xun duck, and tofu hua, as well as an impressive — and unexpected — wine list, boasting natural wine wunderkinds like Partida Creus and Cantina Marilina.

386 Avenue Beaumont, Montréal, QC H3N 1T4, Canada
(514) 664-4637
(514) 664-4637
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Elena

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The Saint-Henri haunt — a little sibling to Italian darling Nora Gray — has one of the most exciting wine lists in the city largely thanks to co-owner and sommelier Ryan Gray. Head to the sought-after pizza joint for natural wines from vineyards outside of Montreal, right through to Italy, France, and beyond.

5090 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1T1, Canada
(514) 379-4883
(514) 379-4883
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Réservoir

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Yes, it’s a microbrewery, but wine aficionados would be doing themselves a disservice to overlook Réservoir. Since being taken over by the owners of the late, great Hôtel Herman, this understated gastro pub has collaborated with some of the best winemakers in Quebec in the past, and regularly offers local options on their natural-leaning wine list.

9 Avenue Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2W 1G7, Canada
(514) 849-7779
(514) 849-7779

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Maison Boulud

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Unsurprisingly, chef Daniel Boulud’s Montreal outpost is home to some of the more traditional (but equally delicious) Old World bottles. Here’s where to come for big, bold Barolo and Cabernet Sauvignon options. Spend some time gazing into the display cellar or chat with the sommelier, and you’ll usually also find fresher offerings like natural rosé and Gamay.

1228 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1H6, Canada
(514) 842-4224
(514) 842-4224
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Joe Beef

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Joe Beef (along with neighbouring Vin Papillon and Liverpool House) have become a hub for natural wine lovers from all over the country since opening its doors in 2005. Thanks to award-winning sommelier Vanya Filipovic, expect to find fun, fresh wine by the glass or bottle.

2491 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6, Canada
(514) 935-6504
(514) 935-6504

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Candide

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Farm-to-table, ultra-local cuisine at its finest, Candide offers a seasonal menu (which changes monthly) from chef-owner John Winter Russell alongside carefully selected wine pairings for each dish, courtesy of sommelier Emily Campeau. Known for the four-course tasting menu, which highlights local ingredients as much as possible, here’s where to come for an expertly curating food and wine pairing.

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada
(514) 447-2717
(514) 447-2717
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Bord'Elle

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Head to Bord’Elle for a decadent dinner or a night on the town — without having to sacrifice a good glass of wine. Expect a range that spans from biodynamic Gérard Bertrand by the glass, to high end champagne for celebrations.

390 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1, Canada
(514) 379-3553
(514) 379-3553
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LOV (multiple locations)

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Alongside local, organic, vegan fare, LOV also offers a handful of great organic wine options. Expect to find everything from natural Greek reds to sparkling skin contact (orange) wine. There are a few options by the glass, but most of the particularly exciting wines are sold exclusively by the bottle.

464 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2H2, Canada
(514) 287-1155
(514) 287-1155
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Mandy's

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By now, most people know Mandy’s as one of the top salad spots in the city, but many haven’t realized that it’s well worth it to take time to dine in at the Old Montreal location, which skews fancier and more formal than the other Mandy’s locations (which don’t sell alcohol). Ryan Gray (of Elena and Nora Gray) works with the salad shop to curate a selection of lighter wines to pair with your salad — think everything from Quebec ice wines to zesty Italian reds.

425 Rue Saint Nicolas, Montréal, QC H2Y 2P4, Canada
(514) 379-1979
(514) 379-1979
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Denise

386 Avenue Beaumont, Montréal, QC H3N 1T4, Canada

One of the most unique restaurants on the guide, Café Denise in Parc-Ex offers Asian-inspired bites like pork and shrimp dumplings, xun duck, and tofu hua, as well as an impressive — and unexpected — wine list, boasting natural wine wunderkinds like Partida Creus and Cantina Marilina.

386 Avenue Beaumont, Montréal, QC H3N 1T4, Canada
(514) 664-4637
(514) 664-4637
Denise/Facebook

Elena

5090 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1T1, Canada

The Saint-Henri haunt — a little sibling to Italian darling Nora Gray — has one of the most exciting wine lists in the city largely thanks to co-owner and sommelier Ryan Gray. Head to the sought-after pizza joint for natural wines from vineyards outside of Montreal, right through to Italy, France, and beyond.

5090 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1T1, Canada
(514) 379-4883
(514) 379-4883
Randall Brodeur/Eater Montreal

Réservoir

9 Avenue Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2W 1G7, Canada

Yes, it’s a microbrewery, but wine aficionados would be doing themselves a disservice to overlook Réservoir. Since being taken over by the owners of the late, great Hôtel Herman, this understated gastro pub has collaborated with some of the best winemakers in Quebec in the past, and regularly offers local options on their natural-leaning wine list.

9 Avenue Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2W 1G7, Canada
(514) 849-7779
(514) 849-7779

Maison Boulud

1228 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1H6, Canada

Unsurprisingly, chef Daniel Boulud’s Montreal outpost is home to some of the more traditional (but equally delicious) Old World bottles. Here’s where to come for big, bold Barolo and Cabernet Sauvignon options. Spend some time gazing into the display cellar or chat with the sommelier, and you’ll usually also find fresher offerings like natural rosé and Gamay.

1228 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1H6, Canada
(514) 842-4224
(514) 842-4224
Maison Boulud/Facebook

Joe Beef

2491 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6, Canada

Joe Beef (along with neighbouring Vin Papillon and Liverpool House) have become a hub for natural wine lovers from all over the country since opening its doors in 2005. Thanks to award-winning sommelier Vanya Filipovic, expect to find fun, fresh wine by the glass or bottle.

2491 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6, Canada
(514) 935-6504
(514) 935-6504

Candide

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada

Farm-to-table, ultra-local cuisine at its finest, Candide offers a seasonal menu (which changes monthly) from chef-owner John Winter Russell alongside carefully selected wine pairings for each dish, courtesy of sommelier Emily Campeau. Known for the four-course tasting menu, which highlights local ingredients as much as possible, here’s where to come for an expertly curating food and wine pairing.

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada
(514) 447-2717
(514) 447-2717
Inside Candide
Inside Candide
Randall Brodeur/Eater Montreal

Bord'Elle

390 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1, Canada

Head to Bord’Elle for a decadent dinner or a night on the town — without having to sacrifice a good glass of wine. Expect a range that spans from biodynamic Gérard Bertrand by the glass, to high end champagne for celebrations.

390 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S1, Canada
(514) 379-3553
(514) 379-3553
Bord’Elle/Facebook

LOV (multiple locations)

464 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2H2, Canada

Alongside local, organic, vegan fare, LOV also offers a handful of great organic wine options. Expect to find everything from natural Greek reds to sparkling skin contact (orange) wine. There are a few options by the glass, but most of the particularly exciting wines are sold exclusively by the bottle.

464 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2H2, Canada
(514) 287-1155
(514) 287-1155
LOV/Facebook

Mandy's

425 Rue Saint Nicolas, Montréal, QC H2Y 2P4, Canada

By now, most people know Mandy’s as one of the top salad spots in the city, but many haven’t realized that it’s well worth it to take time to dine in at the Old Montreal location, which skews fancier and more formal than the other Mandy’s locations (which don’t sell alcohol). Ryan Gray (of Elena and Nora Gray) works with the salad shop to curate a selection of lighter wines to pair with your salad — think everything from Quebec ice wines to zesty Italian reds.

425 Rue Saint Nicolas, Montréal, QC H2Y 2P4, Canada
(514) 379-1979
(514) 379-1979
Mandy’s/Facebook