H4C Place St-Henri is ideal for both brunch and dinner with the folks. While the atmosphere is bustling during peak hours, its unique decor (located in a renovated 19th century post office) and unpretentious, decadent French-inspired dishes make H4C a top contender for impressing parents and in-laws.

For the more open-minded eater, there’s LOV. This botanical vegetarian and vegan restaurant offers some of the best plant-based food in the city from veggie burgers and fries to more sophisticated options like quinoa fritters and buffalo Brussel sprouts. And while some parents prefer a meat-and-veg dinner (looking at those dads out there), this is the kind of vegetarian spot that could convert them. Both McGill Street and de la Montagne Street locations offer light-filled, comfortable dining space, but the de la Montagne location really shines when its downtown terrasse opens up for the summer.

For special occasions, look no further than Maison Boulud. Any parent would love to boast that their kid brought them to The Ritz to share a meal — and the team at chef Daniel Boulud’s one Montreal restaurant do not disappoint on the fine French food front (there’s also brunch and lunch, and a sizeable dining room means getting a reservation isn’t too cumbersome).

Located on the 44th floor of Au Sommet Place Ville Marie, any hard-to-please relative would be more than happy with the panoramic views and fresh-pressed mimosas at Les Enfant Terrible’s downtown location, with a similar comforting Québécois menu to the Outremont original. This location stumbled hard in its initial reviews after opening in 2016, but has since got its shop in order.

Focolaio’s menu offers over 77 different variations of pizza (including gluten free and lactose free options), meaning it’s Sure to please parents, siblings and any pickier eaters. This centrally-located downtown establishment is great for everything from graduation celebrations to simply catching up over a good pie. Tip: their seasonal terrasse, nestled right off St-Catherine street, offers free entertainment in terms of people watching.

Nestled into the ground floor of a Plateau apartment building, this unassuming Plateau mainstay is easy to miss. However, once inside, the trifecta of friendly waitstaff, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and delicious brunch options make it one of the best options on the list. It walks the line between diner and fancier restaurant brunch, but is mercifully free of the thing that plagues many brunch spots around town: lines. The potato and fruit options fare well — think fresh grapefruit and dragon fruit — and the eggs benedict leaves little to be desired.

With over a decade and a half of service under its belt, Leméac is one of the city’s great French eateries — a classic menu covering the bases from pot-au-feu to tartare, mussels, and duck confit has options that are sure to please.

This Outremont Syrian restaurant is one of the city’s best tables, period, all rounded out with plush, glistening decor. Enjoy smoky mezzes and succulent char-grilled meats — the tasting menu is highly recommended, too. It’s usually best to try for a reservation a few days in advance.