What types of cuisine are available?

Downtown Montreal has more restaurants per capita than anywhere in the world, making it a true culinary paradise. Reflecting the diverse ethnic and national culture, Montreal has restaurants of every type of cuisine imaginable, usually within any few block radius. Dining reaches all ends of the budgetary spectrum, from VIP fine dinning to 24 hour diners. Montreal is known for its local specialties, such as: smoked meat, pountine, Montreal steak, and crepes, but traditional 'American' restaurants are also plentiful.