Thanjai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

1. Thanjai

8.6
4759 Van Horne, Montréal, QC
Indian Restaurant · Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce · 26 tips and reviews

Pallavi D.Pallavi DC: The best and authentic South Indian food in montreal ! If you are looking for idli and dosa's then this is the right choice.

Hiba A.Hiba Adnan: Most authentic South Indian restaurant in Montreal with the best Dosas. Highly recommend the Masala Paneer(cheese) Dosas. The Idlis are just average, I've had better. On the whole a great experience!!

Arjun Shivanand K.Arjun Shivanand Kannan: Super tasty and authentic South Indian food. The Idlis are fantastic, as are the chutneys. Definitely reserve ahead of time, the place tends to be packed to the brim :)

Kazu is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

2. Kazu

8.7
1862 rue Ste-Catherine O. (coin St-Marc), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 160 tips and reviews

Alexandra J.Alexandra Johnson: Amazing authentic japanese food. A must.

Jeph C.Jeph Chen: Real authentic Japanese! Always packed! Make sure you come when they open because there will be a massive line if you snooze!

Scott R.Scott Ryan: Best Japanese Pub in Montreal. Hit it up at lunch time for the most authentic Ramen in Montreal

Yokato Yokabai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

3. Yokato Yokabai

8.7
4185 rue Drolet (coin Rachel), Montréal, QC
Japanese Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 55 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Best ramen in Montreal hands down. Very authentic broth!!!

Nick B.Nick B: Really good authentic ramen in a beautiful wood paneled room.

Rohan D.Rohan Dhillon: The ramen is very authentic.

El Rey del Taco is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

4. El Rey del Taco

8.3
234 rue Jean-Talon Est (coin Casgrain), Montréal, QC
Taco Restaurant · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 63 tips and reviews

Jeannette N.Jeannette Novakovich: Excellent food. Tasty and fresh. Even better, you can buy authentic ingredients to take home, fresh cheese tortillas etc.

François P.François Poulin: So authentic. So delicious. And awesome sho0ng for those special condments

François P.François Poulin: So authentic. So delicious. And awesome shoping for those special condments

Trip de Bouffe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

5. Trip de Bouffe

9.2
277 Avenue Mont-Royal Est, Montréal, QC
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Mile-End · 24 tips and reviews

lokita m.lokita monkita: Everything is good here. Everything is homemade and authentic. Daily warm dishes and fresh salads. Ideal for a casual quick meal. My favorite food item is the meat kibbeh. With hummus of course.

hussein s.hussein s: Homemade and authentic. The prices are reasonable.

Jia L.Jia Lin: Creme Caramel very soft and tasty

La Capital Tacos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

6. La Capital Tacos

8.5
1096, boul. Saint-Laurent (entre René-Lévesque & De la Gauchetière), Montréal, QC
Taco Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 61 tips and reviews

Mar C.Mar Cortes: Todo lo que probé tenía el sabor auténtico mexicano. Excelente comida y servicio!!!!

Daniel R.Daniel Roy: Pretty authentic tacos, including a legit al pastor!

Ebtisam A.Ebtisam Afrand: Please try the pulled pork tacos, you will not regret it. Delicious, authentic, quirky little spot. The steak quesadilla was delicious and the shrimp tacos too (the beer batter is on the sweeter side)

Garage Beirut is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

7. Garage Beirut

8.5
1238 Mackay (South of Sainte-catherine), Montréal, QC
Lebanese Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 26 tips and reviews

Charles G.Charles Gedeon: The rakakat are mind blowing! Excellent mix grill fish, the hummus with lamb meat is great, the garlic sauce is the most authentic I've had in Downtown. Pretty much the best Arabic food in the area.

Al Shaima A.Al Shaima Al Madani: Authentic Lebanese restaurant everything is yummy 😋 reservation is preferred

Michael G.Michael Gundrum: Great place for authentic libanes food. They also have very goo vine.

Cachitos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

8. Cachitos

8.7
3 Ste-Catherine O (Boulevard Saint-Laurent), Montréal, QC
Bakery · Ville-Marie · 33 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McGee: Authentic, delicious, quick bites

Gastón F.Gastón Figallo: Amazing taste of authentic Venezuelan boulangerie.

Angie R.Angie Rodriguez: My favorites: turkey and cream cheese, ricotta and spinach and of course, chocolate!

Satay Brothers is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

9. Satay Brothers

8.9
3721, rue Notre Dame Ouest (entre Bourget & Turgeon), Montréal, QC
Malay Restaurant · Le Sud-Ouest · 41 tips and reviews

LuluLulu: Otak-otak (or nasi lemak dengan ikan) as close as you can get to authentic malaysian/singaporean food in MTL. Kind of fusion-y but amazing food, nonetheless.

Gabriel S.Gabriel Seah: Satay (grilled meat skewers) good, with good char & good meat (ironic: Singapore satay usually uses poor quality meat). Spice mix for meat somewhat off, still decent. Peanut sauce close to authentic.

Eric M.Eric Miram Marthe Rose: Pork steam buns, Ribs, Char Kuaw Teow

Damas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

10. Damas

9.2
1201 Van Horne, Montréal, QC
Syrian Restaurant · Outremont · 62 tips and reviews

Samar J.Samar Jarrah: excellent food. Almost most authentic Arabic food in North America

Li T.Li T: Authentic, cozy, beautiful, everything is delicious. One of the best restaurants in Montreal.

Foodie X.Foodie X: Best Middle Eastern and Armenian restaurant in the world!!!

La Tamalera is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

11. La Tamalera

8.7
226, avenue Fairmount Ouest (Esplanade), Montréal, QC
Mexican Restaurant · Mile-End · 26 tips and reviews

Fred P.Fred Pullin Aquin: Genuine love comes from this kitchen, this is a real authentic Mexican food as it comes. Try their Rosa de Jamaica jar with the Barbacoa lunch.

Christine L.Christine L.: Authentic mexicain cusine without pretention. Tamales are so good!

Mitchell B.Mitchell Butler: Fantastic tacos and some groceries / imports from Mexico. Try the Taco Villamelon.

Caffè Italia is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

12. Caffè Italia

9.2
6840 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC
Café · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 35 tips and reviews

David B.David Beauchemin: Authentic espresso

Elie B.Elie Bleier: Espressoooo. Super authentic, old school.

Reinaldo C.Reinaldo Calcaño: Perfect macchiato... Just perfect

Café Oui, mais non is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

13. Café Oui, mais non

8.7
72 rue Jarry Est (Casgrain), Montréal, QC
Café · Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension · 20 tips and reviews

Saba H.Saba Heravi: Great coffee and authentic decor.

Tim R.Tim Rideout: Amazing Cappuccino!

Ashley Y.Ashley Yue: Food and drinks are a bit overpriced. I paid 5 bucks for this little salmon bread and 4.5 for a tiny pot of tea (it was only a bit more than a cup of yea in total).

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

14. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.7
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 379 tips and reviews

James C.James Connolly: If you're going on a trip and need an authentic Montreal gift for friends, grab a vacuum-packed brisket at the take-out counter.

Edna C.Edna Cochez: Eat the smoked meat sandwich with a Cherry Coke, fries, and a side of pickle to be authentic!

Benjamin G.Benjamin Grønvold: An authentic deli experience in Montreal

Il Focolaio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Montreal.

15. Il Focolaio

8.9
1223 rue Du Square Phillips (coin Sainte-Catherine), Montréal, QC
Pizzeria · Ville-Marie · 105 tips and reviews

stepherstepher: Delicious authentic Italian pizza. The four cheese is superb. A lovely place to celebrate Quebec Day.

Noha A.Noha A: Excellent pizza, we tried no 7 and 75 vegetables are fresh and crispy

Olivier C.Olivier Clement: Best pizza I've eaten so far, try them out!