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18 Outstanding Restaurant Options in Verdun

Take your pick between the flavours of Peru, Cambodia, Italy, and more

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When it comes to food, Verdun really has something for everyone. There's French, Mexican, Korean, and Cambodian — and that's just to name a few. These wide-ranging offerings are heavily concentrated along Wellington Street, which continues to see new additions, though a couple of others are on nearby Verdun and Lasalle.

This map sticks strictly to Verdun's official boundaries: highway 15 to the north, just south of the Douglas Hospital on the other end, the Canal de l'Aqueduc on the west, and the river on the east. Nuns' Island (or Île des Soeurs) also forms part of Verdun and was considered, but no eateries from that area made it to the map.

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Bagel St-Lo

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While noses are generally turned northward to Mile End for Montreal bagels, it’s easy to forget there are choice Ashkenazi breads found elsewhere. Run by Isa Lora Messier and Émilie Sirois, this spot has had several successful years of good coffee and sandwiches, in addition to scrumptious brunches.

Pierrette Patates

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Pierrette is one of Verdun's go-to Québécois greasy spoons. It's known for its poutine, but it's worth considering other Quebec favourites like the Michigan (a hot dog with a meaty sauce) or even a classic burger or sub.

Inspired by the Spanish and Italian cultures that settled in Argentina, Beba dances across all kinds of spices and cuisines for a menu that’s anything but ordinary. The small neighbourhood restaurant is helmed by Liverpool House alumnus Ari Schor and his brother Pablo. Expect creative seafood dishes, seasonal veggies, and a strong wine list that rivals some of the best wine bars in the city.

Restaurant El Sabor de México

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El Sabor de México is a reliable spot for Mexican fare in the neighbourhood. Try the enchiladas (perfectly drenched in salsa verde or roja) or the new carnitas sandwich, boosted with slaw, pickles, and salsa.

Pavillon Snack Bar

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Though the newest addition to this list, Pavillon Snack Bar fits right in, with excellent sandwiches, silky smooth coffee, and some highly sought-after banana bread. Currently in the process of setting up a terrasse for the summer.

This brunch and lunch spot from Peter Simard and Paule Vezina is a sharp contrast to some of its BYOB and greasy spoon neighbours both in menu and discretion. It quietly opened in 2017 and has kept a low profile despite its positive reception: Who wouldn’t want to start their day with maple bacon-topped ricotta pancakes or a braised beef grilled cheese?

Villa Wellington

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Peruvian specialties abound at this corner restaurant, from papas rellenos (fried stuffed potatoes) to anticuchos and grilled chicken. Skip the part of the menu with burgers and other non-Peruvian options.

Les Délices de l'Île Maurice

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One of very few restaurants in Montreal serving food from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, the food at Les Délices reflects the nation’s geography: near Africa, colonized by Europeans, and settled by immigrants from India and east Asia. Creole sauces, seafood, and a dal-like soup all figure prominently — and are reasonably priced.

Blackstrap BBQ

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Dylan Kier is Montreal's pre-eminent purveyor of all manner of rubbed and smoked meats. His Verdun barbecue hub is a casual affair with meaty plates, sandwiches, chili, and a famous Burnt Ends poutine topped with crispy brisket bits.

The neighbourhood’s premier cocktail bar Palco launched a new takeout menu this spring, including picnic platters (cheese and charcuterie), oysters, a club sandwich with smoked pancetta and whiskey mayonnaise, and a dried garlic flower focaccia with a side of beet pesto that’s particularly tempting. Not veering too far from its bar roots, it offers up an enviable selection of craft beers and privately imported wines.

BOSSA Prêt-à-manger

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If you could stop at just one spot to stock up on provisions before a picnic, this should almost certainly be it. The hard part will be deciding which striking sandwich to order: chicken parm slathered in tomato sauce and basil oil, rapini and sausage, or the new hoagie option, packed with salami, capocollo, mortadella, prosciutto, cheese, pickled eggplants, and hot peppers. Whatever you decide, you’ll be fine — just don’t forget the ricotta cannoli for a proper finale.

Sweet Lee's Boulangerie Rustique

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From cookies to pie, Verdun's top bakehouse draws crowds for its perfectly executed sweets, but more savoury options like a croque monsieur are not to be sneezed at.

Aka Fuji

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One of the city's few Japanese-owned sushi restaurants, Aka-Fuji is a lovely nook with even nicer rolls — split between Japanese and Americanized takes.

Verdun has handfuls of late-night pizza joints, but Rita is one of the first in the neighbourhood to serve up Neapolitan-style pies. Here, guests can expect classic pies topped with fior di latte cheese, olives, basil, and pecorino; and delicious twists, including the Enzo 97, a pie topped with mushroom pâte, marinated oyster mushrooms, and provolone. Not in the mood for pizza? Rita also boasts a seasonal selection of handmade pasta.

Janine Café-Brunch

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Sister to pivotal Rosemont brunch spot Régine, Janine borrows some cues but adds its own flare with a plate of smoked mackerel and latkes, and chicken and waffles served with harissa yogurt and mango jam.

Les Street Monkeys

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The hype surrounding Tota Oung’s Cambodian restaurant has never quite died down in Montreal — let alone Verdun. Among many delectable items on the menu, the stuffed chicken wings, fried papaya salad, and wasabi shrimp ceviche come highly recommended.

Wellington

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Verdun mightn't be as full of French bring-your-own-wine bistros as Hochelaga, and maybe that's because Wellington offers such tough competition. With tartare, pâte, and boudin, it's pretty darn French — something to be expected given that two of the owners also run O'Thym and Les Canailles.

The headliner at this popular neighbourhood spot is the fried chicken, whatever way you like it: plain, sweet and spicy, just spicy, draped in a soy-garlic sauce, or loaded with green onions. It also dishes up a lovely selection of standard Korean dishes.

Bagel St-Lo

While noses are generally turned northward to Mile End for Montreal bagels, it’s easy to forget there are choice Ashkenazi breads found elsewhere. Run by Isa Lora Messier and Émilie Sirois, this spot has had several successful years of good coffee and sandwiches, in addition to scrumptious brunches.

Pierrette Patates

Pierrette is one of Verdun's go-to Québécois greasy spoons. It's known for its poutine, but it's worth considering other Quebec favourites like the Michigan (a hot dog with a meaty sauce) or even a classic burger or sub.

Beba

Inspired by the Spanish and Italian cultures that settled in Argentina, Beba dances across all kinds of spices and cuisines for a menu that’s anything but ordinary. The small neighbourhood restaurant is helmed by Liverpool House alumnus Ari Schor and his brother Pablo. Expect creative seafood dishes, seasonal veggies, and a strong wine list that rivals some of the best wine bars in the city.

Restaurant El Sabor de México

El Sabor de México is a reliable spot for Mexican fare in the neighbourhood. Try the enchiladas (perfectly drenched in salsa verde or roja) or the new carnitas sandwich, boosted with slaw, pickles, and salsa.

Pavillon Snack Bar

Though the newest addition to this list, Pavillon Snack Bar fits right in, with excellent sandwiches, silky smooth coffee, and some highly sought-after banana bread. Currently in the process of setting up a terrasse for the summer.

Well

This brunch and lunch spot from Peter Simard and Paule Vezina is a sharp contrast to some of its BYOB and greasy spoon neighbours both in menu and discretion. It quietly opened in 2017 and has kept a low profile despite its positive reception: Who wouldn’t want to start their day with maple bacon-topped ricotta pancakes or a braised beef grilled cheese?

Villa Wellington

Peruvian specialties abound at this corner restaurant, from papas rellenos (fried stuffed potatoes) to anticuchos and grilled chicken. Skip the part of the menu with burgers and other non-Peruvian options.

Les Délices de l'Île Maurice

One of very few restaurants in Montreal serving food from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, the food at Les Délices reflects the nation’s geography: near Africa, colonized by Europeans, and settled by immigrants from India and east Asia. Creole sauces, seafood, and a dal-like soup all figure prominently — and are reasonably priced.

Blackstrap BBQ

Dylan Kier is Montreal's pre-eminent purveyor of all manner of rubbed and smoked meats. His Verdun barbecue hub is a casual affair with meaty plates, sandwiches, chili, and a famous Burnt Ends poutine topped with crispy brisket bits.

Palco

The neighbourhood’s premier cocktail bar Palco launched a new takeout menu this spring, including picnic platters (cheese and charcuterie), oysters, a club sandwich with smoked pancetta and whiskey mayonnaise, and a dried garlic flower focaccia with a side of beet pesto that’s particularly tempting. Not veering too far from its bar roots, it offers up an enviable selection of craft beers and privately imported wines.

BOSSA Prêt-à-manger

If you could stop at just one spot to stock up on provisions before a picnic, this should almost certainly be it. The hard part will be deciding which striking sandwich to order: chicken parm slathered in tomato sauce and basil oil, rapini and sausage, or the new hoagie option, packed with salami, capocollo, mortadella, prosciutto, cheese, pickled eggplants, and hot peppers. Whatever you decide, you’ll be fine — just don’t forget the ricotta cannoli for a proper finale.

Sweet Lee's Boulangerie Rustique

From cookies to pie, Verdun's top bakehouse draws crowds for its perfectly executed sweets, but more savoury options like a croque monsieur are not to be sneezed at.

Aka Fuji

One of the city's few Japanese-owned sushi restaurants, Aka-Fuji is a lovely nook with even nicer rolls — split between Japanese and Americanized takes.

Rita

Verdun has handfuls of late-night pizza joints, but Rita is one of the first in the neighbourhood to serve up Neapolitan-style pies. Here, guests can expect classic pies topped with fior di latte cheese, olives, basil, and pecorino; and delicious twists, including the Enzo 97, a pie topped with mushroom pâte, marinated oyster mushrooms, and provolone. Not in the mood for pizza? Rita also boasts a seasonal selection of handmade pasta.

Janine Café-Brunch

Sister to pivotal Rosemont brunch spot Régine, Janine borrows some cues but adds its own flare with a plate of smoked mackerel and latkes, and chicken and waffles served with harissa yogurt and mango jam.

Les Street Monkeys

The hype surrounding Tota Oung’s Cambodian restaurant has never quite died down in Montreal — let alone Verdun. Among many delectable items on the menu, the stuffed chicken wings, fried papaya salad, and wasabi shrimp ceviche come highly recommended.

Wellington

Verdun mightn't be as full of French bring-your-own-wine bistros as Hochelaga, and maybe that's because Wellington offers such tough competition. With tartare, pâte, and boudin, it's pretty darn French — something to be expected given that two of the owners also run O'Thym and Les Canailles.

Comon

The headliner at this popular neighbourhood spot is the fried chicken, whatever way you like it: plain, sweet and spicy, just spicy, draped in a soy-garlic sauce, or loaded with green onions. It also dishes up a lovely selection of standard Korean dishes.