Nothing quite invokes the holiday spirit like fine wine, delicious food, and, if you’re lucky, not having to do the dishes. But most Montreal restaurants shut down for Christmas Day, or in some cases for a longer winter break. That said, there are some solid food options around town that have you covered for December 25 — many with special menus to boot.
Old Montreal and Chinatown are the most reliable bets for eating out on the day — as are many of the restaurants in the hotels around town. But you can also head to the Plateau for Afghan cuisine at Khyber Pass, Park Ex for some North Indian fare at Chand Palace, or to the Julep for something that feels oh-so Montreal.
Most restaurants on this guide are also open Christmas Eve and other days around the holiday, but heck their websites or social media for precise details.
Health experts consider dining out to be a low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated. For updated information and regulations, please visit the official sites of the Quebec government and Montreal’s public health authority (Santé Montréal).
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