Arthurs Dinette
Arthurs Dinette is a creative bistro on Avenue de Monkland, in the heart of Monkland Village in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. It is the younger sibling of the popular Arthurs Nosh Bar, created by Raegan Steinberg and chef Alex Cohen, and its cooking reworks bistro classics with influences from Jewish and Middle Eastern culinary traditions. Warm, relaxed and polished at the same time, it suits a dinner with friends, a date or a special occasion.
How to get there
The restaurant is about an eight-minute walk from Villa-Maria metro station (orange line). Buses 103 and 162 also serve the area. Monkland Village is a lively strip of cafés, shops and restaurants, pleasant for a stroll before or after dinner.
What to order
House specialities include chicken schnitzel with a pickle sauce, the Double Abel cheeseburger with fries, harissa shrimp and pierogies with caramelized onions. Fish and meat lovers can choose sea bass, a New York strip loin or filet mignon skewers, and the menu has also featured lamb neck. Finish with chocolate mousse or the house cheesecake. The team has announced plans for a daytime brunch with dishes such as smørrebrød and cottage cheese pancakes, so check whether it is running before planning a morning visit.
Atmosphere
The room has about 48 seats plus a ten-seat bar, with an energetic atmosphere and attentive service. Diners often praise the originality of the dishes and the generous portions; it can be noisy at busy times, so ask for a quieter table if you want a calm conversation. Dress is casual.
Good to know
- Address: 5700 Avenue de Monkland, Montréal, QC H4A 1E4
- Phone: 514-369-9251
- Hours listed: Monday, and Thursday to Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Nearest metro: Villa-Maria (orange line), about an 8-minute walk; buses 103 and 162
- Neighbourhood: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Monkland Village
- Cuisine: Bistro with Jewish and Middle Eastern influences
- Budget: About $31 to $50 per person, with some pricier dishes
- Dress code: Casual
- Best for: Dinner with friends, date nights, special occasions
Why it is on our list
Arthurs Dinette brings a creative, comforting take on bistro cooking to the west end and has quickly become a Monkland Village favourite. For more ideas, see our romantic restaurants guide and our neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide.
Hours, menus and prices change often. Confirm opening hours and reservation policies directly with the restaurant before you go.
