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Montreal centre-ville
If there’s one thing all couples have realized during lockdown, it’s that it’s not always easy to come up with ideas for date nights when restaurants are closed. Netflix & Chill, long walks outside, picnics with fancy (or not so fancy) take-out orders … all valid options, but nothing compares to a romantic summer evening on the terrace of a good restaurant. No dishes, no kids, no distractions: the perfect way to just be with your loved-one for an evening.
An urban oasis in the heart of Montreal, Ristorante Beatrice is an Italian restaurant offering modern and refined cuisine. Always made with ingredients in season from the market and local products, each dish is designed with great care and constantly evolving. If that’s not enough: the restaurant hides one of the most beautiful indoor terraces in town that is full of plants and subdued lighting for a most romantic atmosphere. Buon appetito!
1504 Sherbrooke W
Maison Boulud is the restaurant of the famous Ritz Carlton, one of the fanciest hotels in town. The veranda, adjacent to the dining room, overlooks a most picturesque interior garden, where ducks and ducklings bask day and night. The Chef, Daniel Boulud, has developed a refined French menu of haute cuisine. Here wine lovers will be served! Maison Boulud has a list of over 600 selected imports from vineyards in France and elsewhere in the world.
1228 Sherbrooke W
Discreetly set-up in a heritage building on Square Phillips, Jatoba restaurant is simply sublime. Inside is a magnificent 4-season indoor terrace, inspired by Japanese gardens. There is a cozy and zen atmosphere, which will transport you far from the city for your tête-à-tête, regardless of the weather. And let’s not forget the Asian cuisine of renowned chef Olivier Vigneault. His dishes, well presented and elaborated, are of a delicious simplicity.
1184 Phillips Square
Always trendy, the very chic Marcus restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel is a gourmet bistro with a particular emphasis on seafood. At the back of the establishment hides a terrace with a breathtaking view of the city center, including of the famous Leonard Cohen mural. With its menu developed by renowned chef Marcus Samuelson’s, timeless decor and exquisite lighting, Marcus is the perfect location for your next date.
1440 de la Montagne Street
For an elegant evening accompanied by delicious small bistro-style bites, you should definitely book a table for 2 at AiR, the Renaissance hotel’s restaurant. Enjoy all the joys of summer, plus a signature cocktail as you watch the sun set over the city. There is also a beautiful stainless steel inground swimming pool.
1250 Robert-Bourassa blvd.
Why not surprise your sweetheart by booking a dinner for two on the highest terrace in the city, or even in the province? The view of the setting sun and the small interior garden have everything to create a super romantic atmosphere from aperitif to dessert. Speaking of gastronomy, Les Enfants Terribles‘s cuisine is both creative and comforting at the same time.
1 Place Ville-Marie (entrance Robert-Bourassa blvd.)
With the support of Ville-Marie borough
