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18 Stellar Eats in Saint-Henri

Where to go for burgers, late-night poutine, steamed pork buns, and tasty desserts

by Daniel Bromberg and Eater Staff Updated
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by Daniel Bromberg and Eater Staff Updated

Even after several years of openings, the southwestern neighbourhood of Saint-Henri continues to see a culinary explosion. While most options are peppered along the main strip of Notre-Dame West, a walk further west can yield equally delicious finds. The restaurants vary from upscale affairs to quicker options one can carry down to the scenic Lachine Canal (weather permitting). And let’s not forget the numerous choices for dessert sprinkled throughout the area.

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Greenspot

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Neighbourhood go-to Greenspot has a wide-ranging menu of cheeseburgers, poutine, smoked meat, and just about every diner staple you can think of. Its retro indoor space still has many of its original fixtures, including tabletop jukeboxes which, sadly, no longer work.

3041 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 931-6473
(514) 931-6473
A stuffed smoked meat sandwich with fries on the side.
A sandwich from Greenspot.
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Sumac

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Bringing next-level Middle Eastern cuisine to Saint-Henri, diners at Sumac can delight in its broad menu – pita with hummus or baba ghanoush, salads, and savoury sandwiches like the sabbich (pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, hard boiled eggs, and chopped salad), falafel, and chicken shawarma. Pro-tip: Order extra zhug and pita. 

3618 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 935-1444
(514) 935-1444

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Restaurant A.A.

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Every neighbourhood has that one spot for late-night greasy eats, and Restaurant A.A. has rightfully earned that moniker in Saint-Henri. A decades-old establishment that’s open until at least 4 a.m. every day of the week, A.A. serves some of the best poutine in town — think twice-fried taters that are heavy on the cheese, with veal bone-based gravy.

3702, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 933-9009
(514) 933-9009

Satay Brothers

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Singaporean pioneers Satay Brothers achieved fame with its steamed pork buns, chicken satays, gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) bowls, and laksa soup. Run by two brothers, frontman Alex Winnicki and head chef Mat Winnicki, it’s a family affair that’s as endearing as it is popular. Be sure to stop by their stand at the Atwater Market during the summer season, too.

3721, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 933-3507
(514) 933-3507
Curry laksa soup.
Soup from Satay Brothers.
Satay Brothers/Facebook

Maquis Yasolo

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Created by the same folks behind the Aliments Yasolo grocery store next door, this Afro-Québécois restaurant serves up a handful of tasty African dishes with a touch of North American influence. While it will eventually serve as a sit-down restaurant, Maquis Yasolo is currently focusing on to-go items, like a jerk burger with a side of either plantain or yucca fries.

3763 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada
(514) 248-4498
(514) 248-4498
Several styrofoam containers of takeout.
Dishes from Maquis Yasolo.
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Bucky Rooster's

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Since opening in 2020, Bucky Rooster’s has seen some interminable lineups and sold-out nights thanks to the masses of people on the hunt for perfectly fried chicken — either by the bucket or in sandwich form. Its birthday pie (mascarpone cheesecake with sugar cookie crust) has also become a fast favourite. Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.

3981 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1R2, Canada
(514) 903-3981
(514) 903-3981

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Gia Vin & Grill

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The latest from the fabulous folks of Nora Gray and Elena draws attention to a different type of Italian cuisine — one highlighting arrosticini, which are small skewers of various meats grilled over charcoal flame. Born out of the owners’ love for time spent in Italy, this eclectic and fun space is located in an industrious part of the neighbourhood, behind the historic RCA building. Natural wines, antipasti, pasta and desserts are aplenty.

1025 Rue Lenoir, Montréal, QC H4C 2Z6, Canada
(438) 397-9000
(438) 397-9000

Piklìz Comptoir Caribéen

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While numerous Caribbean restaurants dot the streets of this southwestern neighbourhood, perhaps none stands out more than Pikliz. Located just steps from the Place-Saint-Henri metro station, it features dishes like griot (tender cubes of marinated and fried pork), crispy Creole shrimp, and classics like plantains and guacamole. 

4206 Rue Saint Jacques O, Montréal, QC H4C 1J4, Canada
(514) 431-0243
(514) 431-0243

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Tacos Frida

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What originally began as a hole in the wall a few doors down from its current location — where the menu was limited to a short list of tacos made in George Foreman grills for $2 apiece — Tacos Frida has since taken on a larger, diner-style locale on a prominent street corner. And while the taqueria’s space has grown, their prices haven’t. Feast on classics including tinga, carnitas, and al pastor all day long.

4350 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC
(514) 316-3255
(514) 316-3255

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BarBara (Temporarily Closed)

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BarBara has proven to be an enormous success in the space adjacent to Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier. Specializing in handmade pastas, natural wines, and an impressive selection of pastries — including a remarkable cacio e pepe croissant —this has become one of the “it” places to dine out in Saint-Henri. (Note: BarBara is temporarily closed due to water damage; latest reopening estimate was November at the latest.)

4450 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S1, Canada
(438) 375-7209
(438) 375-7209

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Léché Desserts

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Léché is among the most notable doughnut slingers in town. The menu ranges from sumptuous options — think margarita, passionfruit glaze and caramel maple bacon —to the homier comforts of peanut butter and jelly and Boston cream. Just try to walk in to get one and not leave with a box of eight.

640 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, QC
(514) 303-2200
(514) 303-2200
Dozens of doughnuts piled together.
A bunch of doughnuts from Leche Desserts.
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Dalla Rose

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From Michael Dalla Libera and Nick Rosati, Dalla Rosa is an ice cream shop devoted to using local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Flavours range from classic (strawberry, chocolate) to less traditional (sesame, sunflower seeds), coupled with the option of sandwiching scoops between homemade cookies. Come winter, they’ve been known to sling a great bowl of vegan ramen, when its space transforms into Ramen9000.

4609, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 846-1555
(514) 846-1555

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Arthurs Nosh Bar

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An essential restaurant for all types of Jewish fare, Arthurs is a must-eat for anyone searching for artful takes on traditional cuisine. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, the restaurant offers various options, from matzo ball soup and latkes, to gravlax and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. A downtown pop-up is now running at Le Cathcart until the end of the year.

4621 Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC
(514) 757-5190
(514) 757-5190

Adamo

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New York style pizza joints in the city have come a long way in recent years, and Adamo was one of the first to start the trend. Tony Campenelli opened a pizzeria serving old-school, thin pies by the slice or as sizable whole pies. Diners can choose to eat at bar tables or in the park across the street.

4629 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(438) 386-1800
(438) 386-1800
A pizza sliding into a hot oven.
A pizza from Adamo.
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Tuck Shop

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One of the precursors to the neighbourhood’s burgeoning food scene, Tuck Shop has consistently been a favourite of both visitors and locals over the years. Its menu, while often seasonal, remains consistent with the same sophisticated eats and market cuisine that have fuelled its popularity since the very start. Fresh salads, oysters, hanger steak with chimichurri, Quebec pork chop or duck breast, and local seafood are all items diners will typically find on their daily menu. 

4662, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 439-7432
(514) 439-7432

Tran Cantine Vietnamienne

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Tran Cantine Vietnamienne may be the only Vietnamese restaurant in the neighbourhood — but it certainly leaves little to be desired. The pho, banh mi sandwiches, and spring rolls are always fresh and flavourful. Be sure to pick up a Vietnamese iced coffee to wash it all down.

4690 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1S6, Canada
(514) 379-4690
(514) 379-4690
Pho broth being poured into a bowl with components already in it.
Pho from Tran.
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Elena

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Hailing from two owners of top Italian spot Nora Gray, things are a little more casual at Elena, with a menu centered around pasta, wood-fired pizza, hoagies, and natural wine. Reserve a table in the dining area or go around back to access the walk-in only space below.

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

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Bernice

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Opened in honour of his late grandmother, chef-owner Jami Liverman created a welcoming environment at the west end of Saint-Henri. The comforting coffee shop and bakery serves decadent cakes, pastries (vegan and gluten-free options included), and a variety of specialty coffee drinks to go.

5135 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest o, Montréal, QC H4C 1T4, Canada
(514) 883-8622
(514) 883-8622

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Greenspot

3041 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

Neighbourhood go-to Greenspot has a wide-ranging menu of cheeseburgers, poutine, smoked meat, and just about every diner staple you can think of. Its retro indoor space still has many of its original fixtures, including tabletop jukeboxes which, sadly, no longer work.

3041 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 931-6473
(514) 931-6473
A stuffed smoked meat sandwich with fries on the side.
A sandwich from Greenspot.
Greenspot/Facebook

Sumac

3618 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

Bringing next-level Middle Eastern cuisine to Saint-Henri, diners at Sumac can delight in its broad menu – pita with hummus or baba ghanoush, salads, and savoury sandwiches like the sabbich (pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, hard boiled eggs, and chopped salad), falafel, and chicken shawarma. Pro-tip: Order extra zhug and pita. 

3618 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 935-1444
(514) 935-1444

Restaurant A.A.

3702, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

Every neighbourhood has that one spot for late-night greasy eats, and Restaurant A.A. has rightfully earned that moniker in Saint-Henri. A decades-old establishment that’s open until at least 4 a.m. every day of the week, A.A. serves some of the best poutine in town — think twice-fried taters that are heavy on the cheese, with veal bone-based gravy.

3702, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 933-9009
(514) 933-9009

Satay Brothers

3721, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

Singaporean pioneers Satay Brothers achieved fame with its steamed pork buns, chicken satays, gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) bowls, and laksa soup. Run by two brothers, frontman Alex Winnicki and head chef Mat Winnicki, it’s a family affair that’s as endearing as it is popular. Be sure to stop by their stand at the Atwater Market during the summer season, too.

3721, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 933-3507
(514) 933-3507
Curry laksa soup.
Soup from Satay Brothers.
Satay Brothers/Facebook

Maquis Yasolo

3763 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada

Created by the same folks behind the Aliments Yasolo grocery store next door, this Afro-Québécois restaurant serves up a handful of tasty African dishes with a touch of North American influence. While it will eventually serve as a sit-down restaurant, Maquis Yasolo is currently focusing on to-go items, like a jerk burger with a side of either plantain or yucca fries.

3763 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8, Canada
(514) 248-4498
(514) 248-4498
Several styrofoam containers of takeout.
Dishes from Maquis Yasolo.
Maquis Yaolo/Facebook

Bucky Rooster's

3981 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1R2, Canada

Since opening in 2020, Bucky Rooster’s has seen some interminable lineups and sold-out nights thanks to the masses of people on the hunt for perfectly fried chicken — either by the bucket or in sandwich form. Its birthday pie (mascarpone cheesecake with sugar cookie crust) has also become a fast favourite. Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.

3981 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1R2, Canada
(514) 903-3981
(514) 903-3981

Gia Vin & Grill

1025 Rue Lenoir, Montréal, QC H4C 2Z6, Canada

The latest from the fabulous folks of Nora Gray and Elena draws attention to a different type of Italian cuisine — one highlighting arrosticini, which are small skewers of various meats grilled over charcoal flame. Born out of the owners’ love for time spent in Italy, this eclectic and fun space is located in an industrious part of the neighbourhood, behind the historic RCA building. Natural wines, antipasti, pasta and desserts are aplenty.

1025 Rue Lenoir, Montréal, QC H4C 2Z6, Canada
(438) 397-9000
(438) 397-9000

Piklìz Comptoir Caribéen

4206 Rue Saint Jacques O, Montréal, QC H4C 1J4, Canada

While numerous Caribbean restaurants dot the streets of this southwestern neighbourhood, perhaps none stands out more than Pikliz. Located just steps from the Place-Saint-Henri metro station, it features dishes like griot (tender cubes of marinated and fried pork), crispy Creole shrimp, and classics like plantains and guacamole. 

4206 Rue Saint Jacques O, Montréal, QC H4C 1J4, Canada
(514) 431-0243
(514) 431-0243

Tacos Frida

4350 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC

What originally began as a hole in the wall a few doors down from its current location — where the menu was limited to a short list of tacos made in George Foreman grills for $2 apiece — Tacos Frida has since taken on a larger, diner-style locale on a prominent street corner. And while the taqueria’s space has grown, their prices haven’t. Feast on classics including tinga, carnitas, and al pastor all day long.

4350 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC
(514) 316-3255
(514) 316-3255

BarBara (Temporarily Closed)

4450 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S1, Canada

BarBara has proven to be an enormous success in the space adjacent to Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier. Specializing in handmade pastas, natural wines, and an impressive selection of pastries — including a remarkable cacio e pepe croissant —this has become one of the “it” places to dine out in Saint-Henri. (Note: BarBara is temporarily closed due to water damage; latest reopening estimate was November at the latest.)

4450 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S1, Canada
(438) 375-7209
(438) 375-7209

Léché Desserts

640 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, QC

Léché is among the most notable doughnut slingers in town. The menu ranges from sumptuous options — think margarita, passionfruit glaze and caramel maple bacon —to the homier comforts of peanut butter and jelly and Boston cream. Just try to walk in to get one and not leave with a box of eight.

640 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, QC
(514) 303-2200
(514) 303-2200
Dozens of doughnuts piled together.
A bunch of doughnuts from Leche Desserts.
Léché Desserts/Facebook

Dalla Rose

4609, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

From Michael Dalla Libera and Nick Rosati, Dalla Rosa is an ice cream shop devoted to using local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Flavours range from classic (strawberry, chocolate) to less traditional (sesame, sunflower seeds), coupled with the option of sandwiching scoops between homemade cookies. Come winter, they’ve been known to sling a great bowl of vegan ramen, when its space transforms into Ramen9000.

4609, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 846-1555
(514) 846-1555

Arthurs Nosh Bar

4621 Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC

An essential restaurant for all types of Jewish fare, Arthurs is a must-eat for anyone searching for artful takes on traditional cuisine. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, the restaurant offers various options, from matzo ball soup and latkes, to gravlax and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. A downtown pop-up is now running at Le Cathcart until the end of the year.

4621 Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC
(514) 757-5190
(514) 757-5190

Adamo

4629 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

New York style pizza joints in the city have come a long way in recent years, and Adamo was one of the first to start the trend. Tony Campenelli opened a pizzeria serving old-school, thin pies by the slice or as sizable whole pies. Diners can choose to eat at bar tables or in the park across the street.

4629 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(438) 386-1800
(438) 386-1800
A pizza sliding into a hot oven.
A pizza from Adamo.
Adamo/Facebook

Tuck Shop

4662, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC

One of the precursors to the neighbourhood’s burgeoning food scene, Tuck Shop has consistently been a favourite of both visitors and locals over the years. Its menu, while often seasonal, remains consistent with the same sophisticated eats and market cuisine that have fuelled its popularity since the very start. Fresh salads, oysters, hanger steak with chimichurri, Quebec pork chop or duck breast, and local seafood are all items diners will typically find on their daily menu. 

4662, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC
(514) 439-7432
(514) 439-7432

Tran Cantine Vietnamienne

4690 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1S6, Canada

Tran Cantine Vietnamienne may be the only Vietnamese restaurant in the neighbourhood — but it certainly leaves little to be desired. The pho, banh mi sandwiches, and spring rolls are always fresh and flavourful. Be sure to pick up a Vietnamese iced coffee to wash it all down.

4690 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1S6, Canada
(514) 379-4690
(514) 379-4690
Pho broth being poured into a bowl with components already in it.
Pho from Tran.
TRAN Cantine/Facebook

Elena

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

Hailing from two owners of top Italian spot Nora Gray, things are a little more casual at Elena, with a menu centered around pasta, wood-fired pizza, hoagies, and natural wine. Reserve a table in the dining area or go around back to access the walk-in only space below.

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

Bernice

5135 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest o, Montréal, QC H4C 1T4, Canada

Opened in honour of his late grandmother, chef-owner Jami Liverman created a welcoming environment at the west end of Saint-Henri. The comforting coffee shop and bakery serves decadent cakes, pastries (vegan and gluten-free options included), and a variety of specialty coffee drinks to go.

5135 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest o, Montréal, QC H4C 1T4, Canada
(514) 883-8622
(514) 883-8622