The Village Eats

Mozza reinvents romantic Italian dining. Although filling just a tiny space, the owners have created an incredible closet atmosphere in which any couple will feel comfortable and private. All meals are served with a salad and entrée before some original choices in pasta. Most importantly, Mozza is the only ‘bring your own wine’ restaurant in the Village – a classic Montreal trend.

Any tourist will feel at home in this hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This 24-hour greasy spoon is a Village favorite. Everything from eggs and bacon to jell-o can be ordered from a regular smiling staff. Nestled down on Rue Wolfe below Rue Ste- Catherine, there is no better place to get a cheap deal. Imagine-- $2.85 for a breakfast!

Everyone who lives close to the Village agrees that Bato Thai is the best Thai food in the area. All traditional food can be found in a bamboo-laced atmosphere that could only be accentuated by its remarkable service. Try the peanut chicken dish, a classic favorite for only $8.50. You can’t miss out trying their famous fried ice cream for dessert!

Clean, sophisticated, modern and minimal, EstAsie doesn’t fool around when it comes to their remarkably trendy atmosphere. The snappy Japanese staff is as up-to-the-minute as their surroundings. Two floors are often filled with regular clients who come to drink sake and indulge in this unique Japanese flavor.

In the center of the Village lies possibly the most popular eatery of them all. Inspired by the circuit crowd, this extremely fashionable restaurant’s DJs coat their customers with popular house and trance remixes, all the while dealing up a mean set of customary Montreal entrées and main dishes. It’s the perfect place to start your night with the ‘in’ crowd.

The cutest café in the Village. The ultra-friendly staff gives as many free refills on your coffee as they do smiles and laughter. Intimate and laidback, you can relax next to the open windows and plan your next move with ease. Don’t forget to try their delicious cakes. Kilo supplies most other Montreal coffee shops with these giant delicatessens. Get it from the source!