You’ll find Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Haitian, and, of course, meaty French-leaning restaurants side by side. Add to that our public markets, rooftop greenhouses, urban farms (Montreal is a world capital of urban agriculture), and a surplus of homegrown cooking talent. And with the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, the arrival of Michelin’s first-ever Quebec selection, and Les Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise, May is a banner month for culinary recognition — though Montrealers know the food scene here is among the world’s greatest, with or without stars. Eater updates this list quarterly to make sure it reflects the ever-changing Montreal dining scene. From 2020 to 2022, she ran Eater’s Montreal site and remains a regular contributor for the publication.