Fodor's Expert Review Montréal Plaza

You won’t see anything too familiar on the menu at this fresh, light-filled restaurant with its high ceilings, clean white walls and tablecloths, and modern mix of wood, glass, and sliding industrial windows that open to outdoor seating in summer. You will find whimsical yet unpretentious dishes that surprise and delight—just be sure to order a side of deep-fried Brussels sprouts no matter your main dish. Menu items might include brochettes of duck hearts, baloney cannelloni, and "Chinatown" razor clam. Dessert is a must; so pace yourself to allow for favorites like buckthorn berry meringue tart or white chocolate mousse with rhubarb purée. Note the extensive selection of bottles under $60, a rarity in restaurants in this category.