The Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Montreal

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by Tim Forster@timothyjforster Updated Feb 11, 2019, 2:45pm EST

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by Tim Forster@timothyjforster Updated Feb 11, 2019, 2:45pm EST

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Despite being in the depths of winter, Montrealers routinely flock to restaurants for Valentine’s Day, and most hot spots are reserved well in advance.

But it turns out there are still plenty of good bets available for the evening itself, and this map presents some of those places, across a range of cuisines. At the time of publication on Monday (February 11), every restaurant on this map had tables for two available at semi-reasonable times for Valentine’s Day — some slightly on the early or late side, but some of them still have plum 7:30 p.m. availabilities too.

Some places here are also doing set menus or table d’hôtes (and some of those are running during the week, too): check the descriptions for details. But reserve fast — Eater takes no responsibility for restaurants on this map getting booked out.

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Le St-Urbain

One of the best tables in town on any day, chef Lindsay McLaren isn’t doing a special menu, working her regular magic with fine local fare.

96 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada

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Santa Barbara

This vegetarian-leaning but meat-friendly Petite-Patrie spot has spots on February 14, with a fresh winter menu featuring five-spice duck, baked risotto, and a damn good kale salad.

6696 Rue de Saint-Vallier, Montréal, QC H2S 2P7, Canada

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Fieldstone

Super creative chef Chanthy Yen will be putting together a seven course menu for $85, and spaces are still available at good times if you phone for a reservation. Wine pairings will be an option too, and the same menu will run through Saturday night.

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5427 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S5, Canada

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Caribou Gourmand

This oh-so-Québécois Mile End dining spot is doing five courses for two people at $99, with caramelized Magdalen Islands scallops, honey-glazed duck, and a fun trout tartare featuring gin (!).

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5308 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada

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Lawrence

Marc Cohen’s meaty, uber-local, and British-tinged food at Lawrence is a long-time hit in Montreal’s dining scene (and had a tidy refresh last year) — get in quick while there’s still space for V-Day.

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada

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Ibéricos

No special menu at this Plateau Spanish restaurant for February 14, just plenty of tapas like jamon ibérico, cod fritters, grilled octopus, and fried eggplant.

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4475 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L2, Canada

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Radicelle

Rabbit ballotine, shrimp carpaccio, and poached pears are just three of the dishes you’ll get at this fresh St-Laurent newcomer, serving five courses for $85 per person on Valentine’s Day.

4902 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R5, Canada

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Les Fillettes

With excellent natural wine selections and modernized French cuisine, this cozy Outremont restaurant will do five courses for $55 per person on February 14, and still has a few spots.

1226 Avenue Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1K3, Canada

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Ichigo Ichie

Skip the French traditionalism and go for izakaya-style bites like tuna tataki or octopus balls and some warm sake at this hopping Plateau favourite.

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360 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E9, Canada

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Joséphine

This bright seafood restaurant on St-Denis is diong a special menu with pan-fried scallops, a full fish with white miso butter, and octopus with a black garlic romesco sauce. You’ll pay $120 for two people.

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4007 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4, Canada

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Brasserie Bernard

This hearty Outremont staple sticks to its regular menu of veal ravioli, duck confit, mussels, and tartares, for a not-too-fancy, not-too-casual Valentine’s dinner.

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1249 Avenue Bernard, Outremont, QC H2V 1V7, Canada

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Fiorellino

No fuss pizza and pasta classics reign at the chic second location of this mid-range Italian eatery — the slightly more casual downtown location (on de la Gauchetière) also has spaces available.

381 Avenue Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2V 2K3, Canada

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Chez Leveque

It’s wall to wall classicism at this Outremont staple, with escargot, bouillabaisse, boudin, and Lyon-style quenelles, and space is available on V-Day.

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1030 Avenue Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2K8, Canada

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Café Cherrier

A table d’hôte menu at this French bistro will run $30 to $40, featuring veal, seafood ravioli, and more — a solid and very classic option.

3635 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6, Canada

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Kazamaza

A more casual option, this Lebanese spot in the Mile End will fill you up with mezzes, lamb, and more on February 14.

4629 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4E4, Canada

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Nama

New-ish Sri Lankan resto Nama will feed two people for $99 with fish biryani, slow-cooked mutton with papaya salad, cauliflower curry, and more. The same menu runs through February 17 if you want to skip the February 14 fuss.

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3439 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H3X 2L1, Canada

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Labo Culinaire/Foodlab

Chef Adrien Renaud does some of the city’s most intriguing (and perhaps underrated) cuisine at the SAT’s in-house resto — V-Day brings a five-course menu with oysters, confit Arctic char, and roasted venison for $60 (plus $40 for wine pairings).

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1201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 1K4, Canada

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Emiliano's

Carlos Flores’ Old Montreal Mexican restaurant goes well beyond just tacos, offering a wider and deeper range of authentic plates. No special Valentine’s menu, and spaces are available on the 14th.

260 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T3, Canada

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Tangia

Sup on hummus, couscous, and meaty, saucy tagines at this upscale downtown Moroccan restaurant, with prime February 14 slots still open.

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2072 Rue Drummond, Montréal, QC H3G 1W9, Canada

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Ikanos

The Valentine’s tasting menu from Constant Mentzas’ Old Montreal Greek restaurant runs over the weekend too — but there’s space on the 14th for his modern takes on Greek food, with plenty of seafood.

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112 Rue McGill #1, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5, Canada

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Pikeos

This Japanese-Peruvian spot is new to St-Henri, and serving a four course table d’hôte for $40 each, February 14 through 16, possibly with the likes of lomo saltado, calamari, and hearty stuffed potatoes.

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4293 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1R7, Canada

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Le St-Urbain

96 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada

One of the best tables in town on any day, chef Lindsay McLaren isn’t doing a special menu, working her regular magic with fine local fare.

96 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada

Visit Website

Santa Barbara

6696 Rue de Saint-Vallier, Montréal, QC H2S 2P7, Canada

This vegetarian-leaning but meat-friendly Petite-Patrie spot has spots on February 14, with a fresh winter menu featuring five-spice duck, baked risotto, and a damn good kale salad.

6696 Rue de Saint-Vallier, Montréal, QC H2S 2P7, Canada

Visit Website

Fieldstone

5427 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S5, Canada

Super creative chef Chanthy Yen will be putting together a seven course menu for $85, and spaces are still available at good times if you phone for a reservation. Wine pairings will be an option too, and the same menu will run through Saturday night.

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5427 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S5, Canada

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Caribou Gourmand

5308 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada

This oh-so-Québécois Mile End dining spot is doing five courses for two people at $99, with caramelized Magdalen Islands scallops, honey-glazed duck, and a fun trout tartare featuring gin (!).

Open in Google Maps

5308 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada

Visit Website

Lawrence

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada

Marc Cohen’s meaty, uber-local, and British-tinged food at Lawrence is a long-time hit in Montreal’s dining scene (and had a tidy refresh last year) — get in quick while there’s still space for V-Day.

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada

Visit Website

Ibéricos

4475 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L2, Canada

No special menu at this Plateau Spanish restaurant for February 14, just plenty of tapas like jamon ibérico, cod fritters, grilled octopus, and fried eggplant.

Open in Google Maps

4475 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2J 2L2, Canada

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Radicelle

4902 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R5, Canada

Rabbit ballotine, shrimp carpaccio, and poached pears are just three of the dishes you’ll get at this fresh St-Laurent newcomer, serving five courses for $85 per person on Valentine’s Day.

4902 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R5, Canada

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Radicelle (@radicelle_mtl) on Sep 20, 2018 at 2:12pm PDT

Les Fillettes

1226 Avenue Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1K3, Canada

With excellent natural wine selections and modernized French cuisine, this cozy Outremont restaurant will do five courses for $55 per person on February 14, and still has a few spots.

1226 Avenue Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1K3, Canada

Visit Website

Ichigo Ichie

360 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E9, Canada

Skip the French traditionalism and go for izakaya-style bites like tuna tataki or octopus balls and some warm sake at this hopping Plateau favourite.

Open in Google Maps

360 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E9, Canada

Visit Website

Joséphine

4007 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4, Canada

This bright seafood restaurant on St-Denis is diong a special menu with pan-fried scallops, a full fish with white miso butter, and octopus with a black garlic romesco sauce. You’ll pay $120 for two people.

Open in Google Maps

4007 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4, Canada

Visit Website

Brasserie Bernard

1249 Avenue Bernard, Outremont, QC H2V 1V7, Canada

This hearty Outremont staple sticks to its regular menu of veal ravioli, duck confit, mussels, and tartares, for a not-too-fancy, not-too-casual Valentine’s dinner.

Open in Google Maps

1249 Avenue Bernard, Outremont, QC H2V 1V7, Canada

Visit Website

Fiorellino

381 Avenue Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2V 2K3, Canada

No fuss pizza and pasta classics reign at the chic second location of this mid-range Italian eatery — the slightly more casual downtown location (on de la Gauchetière) also has spaces available.

381 Avenue Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2V 2K3, Canada

Visit Website

Chez Leveque

1030 Avenue Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2K8, Canada

It’s wall to wall classicism at this Outremont staple, with escargot, bouillabaisse, boudin, and Lyon-style quenelles, and space is available on V-Day.

Open in Google Maps

1030 Avenue Laurier O, Outremont, QC H2V 2K8, Canada

Visit Website

Café Cherrier

3635 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6, Canada

A table d’hôte menu at this French bistro will run $30 to $40, featuring veal, seafood ravioli, and more — a solid and very classic option.

3635 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6, Canada

Visit Website

Kazamaza

4629 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4E4, Canada

A more casual option, this Lebanese spot in the Mile End will fill you up with mezzes, lamb, and more on February 14.

4629 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4E4, Canada

Visit Website

Nama

3439 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H3X 2L1, Canada

New-ish Sri Lankan resto Nama will feed two people for $99 with fish biryani, slow-cooked mutton with papaya salad, cauliflower curry, and more. The same menu runs through February 17 if you want to skip the February 14 fuss.

Open in Google Maps

3439 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H3X 2L1, Canada

Visit Website