Montreal restaurants with happy dessert endings

We’re not very big on desserts, but we’re aware that for some sweet tooth types, the finale can make or break an outing. Look no further than the following list the next time you want to finish a strong meal with an even stronger dessert.

LE RENOIR

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1155 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 2N3

The Sofitel Montreal recently added MOF – Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the country’s highest distinction – Roland Del Monte to its ranks. The new head pastry chef quickly left his mark on the menu by adding delicacies such as Limoncello and praline tarts, as well as fresh homemade ice creams and sorbets.

L'Atelier d'Argentine (Vieux-Port)

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355 rue Marguerite-d'Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 2C4

This Argentinian restaurant is another example of a spot trying to fill the Montreal gap of trendy/modern “ethnic” joints. The menu features a prominent beef section of all cuts and sizes, as well as an interesting cocktail selection. Finally, the dulce de leche stuffed crepes are not to be missed.

Restaurant L'Express Inc

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3927, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4

The quintessential Montreal bistro. Check out this 35-year-strong Plateau fixture for tried-and-true French classics along with a stellar wine list. The menu reads like an exercise in bistro essentials, featuring the likes of pot-au-feu and boeuf tartare. End your meal with staples such as crème caramel, île flottante or baba au rhum.

Pastaga

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6389, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C3

Chef Martin Juneau’s magnum opus made enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants list of 2012. Check out the made-to-share plates showcasing Quebec’s best produce and complement your dinner with a natural wine. Finish off with one of the very “local” desserts showcasing Quebec ingredients such as the deconstructed apple pie.

Maison Boulud

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1228 Sherbrooke St West, Montreal, QC H3G 1H6

The Ritz Carlton could not have snatched a more prominent name than master chef Daniel Boulud to take over its upscale restaurant space in 2012. Fabulous desserts such as a chocolat coulant – liquid caramel, sea salt, caramelized ice cream – are served alongside intricate breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners.

Every passing year confirms the death of fine dining as we once knew it.  Small, affordable, made-to-share plates have cut across all cuisines and eased their way into the upper echelon of Montreal’s newcomers for 2017.  Fall may be creeping in on us soon, but there’s still plenty of time to try one of our suggestions below – the places that caught our attention, for better or for worse. (Added suggestions by Kelsey Rolfe)
It comes as no surprise that Montreal’s local food movement is a force to be reckoned with. As a result, scores of chefs have jumped on the bandwagon; some do it out of an ideological drive, others to satisfy an increasingly demanding and scrutinizing clientele. The following list of restaurants place an emphasis on sourcing locally, relying heavily on nearby farms, game and fishing. [Image credit: iStock]
Montreal’s rich and complex dining scene goes through its fair share of fads and trends every couple years. Of late, we’ve witnessed an explosion in Japanese izakayas, which were followed by Neapolitan pizzerias and more recently taquerias. The following list showcases our city’s various takes on the Mexican staple, from its most traditional form to experimental renditions that are bound to amaze. [Image credit: iStock]
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