From February 27 to March 7, 2026,the Montréal En Lumière festival returns to downtown Montreal for its 27th edition. This year’s program includesarts, music, gastronomy, outdoor activities for families(ordates) ,and Montreal’s famous Nuit Blanche.
One of the most incredible aspects of this festival is the haute cuisine that can be sampled throughout the city. Because Montreal loves to eat, foodies will bravely brave the cold and snow with somewhat hysterical anticipation to taste the creations of Montreal chefs and chefs invited to the festival…
Chef Mads Refslund, guest of chef Jason Morris at Marcus
From CA$200
As part of Montréal en Lumière, Chef Jason Morris of Marcus Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal invites Chef Mads Refslund of Ilis (NYC).
The culinary event lasts only two evenings, and we eagerly await this collaboration between two already iconic chefs.
Grand dinner at Rose Ross with products from Samuel Pinard’s ranch
From CA$115
Chef Samuel Pinard joins chef Myriam Pelletier of Rose Ross restaurant for a grand dinner cooked with products from his ranch. It’s snowing and we’d love to be at the ranch, with our feet in the dirt, but we’ll have to put on our soft boots and go to dinner—it’s the best alternative to a weekend in the country. Only two nights!
Les Prés d’Eugénie at Bar George
Chef Kevin Ramasawmy of Montreal’s cult Bar George welcomes chef Hugo Souchet of Les Prés d’Eugénie (three Michelin stars) for two evenings of a 7-course tasting menu dinner.
Chef Jean-Philippe Matheussen invited to June Buvette
From CA$85
Quebec chef Jean-Philippe Matheussen, currently at the helm of Upland restaurant in New York, is the guest of chef Colin Lavallée of June Buvette. For two evenings, they will offer a four-course menu with limited seating.
Thomas Chisholm at Bistro La Franquette
From CA$85
Chef Thomas Chisholm of ChoCho Paris is the guest chef at La Franquette bistro, and on February 28, he will present a five-course menu with chef Louie Deligianis. For those who dream of Europe while watching the snow fall…
Rifugio Alpino (Alpine Chalet) at Gia Vin & Grill
From CA$125
Presented by Meredith Erickson, former Montreal star and alpine experience expert. The menu is presented by chefs Janice Tiefenbach of Gia Vin & Grill and Luca Caviola of Orso Grigio restaurant.