I would pick one area for each night (none of these places are cheap with Milos being the most expensive):

1. Old Montreal

L'Épicier - French/local produce. Great views of Marché Bonsecour if you can sit by the window. Old building, cozy, chic, informal. Good food.

La Marée

Seafood, very French, somewhat formal, Louix XIII decor, normally attracts 35+ year old, quiet

2. Plateau/Mile End

L'Express - French Bistro, informal, lots of action, mix of tourist and locals. Popular with artists (actors, writers, etc.)

Milos

Greek, fresh seafood, upscale and expensive.

3. Little Italy OR Downtown

Il Mulino (little Italy) - Italian. Small, quiet, great food.

Da Vinci (Downtown) - Italian, great fish and meat, in Victorian townhouse, small, lots of architectural details.

Modavie, 1 Rue St. Paul. Mediterrain & French food, along with jazz nightly upstairs. Enjoy!!

I would also suggest Restaurant Europea on De la Montague.

Kaizen for sushi is also good. Have fun!

I have already been to Modavie and L'express a couple of years ago. Any more good recommendations in Old Montreal? Is Toque still popular?

What about Joe Beef and Club Chasse et Peche???

(although you may have to make reservations now !)

Modavie, this is part of a chain!

Joe Beef is not in old montreal. Toque is not in old montreal, but adjacent to it.

Club chasse et peche is great in the winter, they have venison, etc. on the menue. It is dark with small windows. Hardly the place I want to be in in July.

Tell us what you are looking for.

In old montreal I would suggest Club chasse et peche, Holder Brasseire, Cube in the Hotel St Paul

I am looking for bright, airy, cheery..nothing dark. I will be there in the summer. Italian not necessary. Get plenty here. All other would be good.

Is the restaurant attached to the Auberge Bonaparte any good?

I'm not a fan of Bonaparte, but notably some tourists on this board think it's good...

Le Cube is closed - I live nearby.

Holder is ok food and spotty service, but I like the decor, high ceilings, large windows. Boris Bistrot is up the street, but I have been so displeased by the slow and spotty service that I don't go there anymore.

The best restaurants are usually not in Old Montreal, it's a tourist trap in many respects. You pay a premium for eating in Old Montreal. I think that L'Épicier is good and not stuffy.

Are you looking for ambiance,? are you a foodie?, do you want French?, Indian?, Portuguese?, Steak?, Sushi?, Vietnamese,? Lebanese? do you want to try something new? Do you want a restaurant with a "scene", quiet and romantic, or with a nice bar? How much are you willing to pay? Is a great cellar important?

You are not being very helpful and we are doing this for free!!!!

Cube is closed temporarily for renovations-

Have you tried Globe on st.laurent?