There’s no shame in grabbing a table for one — and here are some of the best places to do it.

Sometimes derided as a lonely endeavour, dining alone can actually be a real treat — it’s a great time to disconnect from the bustle of real life for a little while, to have a quiet date with a book, or to simply enjoy a great meal while traveling alone. Depending on one’s motives, there are a lot of great options to eat alone in Montreal. From comfortably anonymous restaurants like Kumamoto Ramen to friendly picnic-style dining like McKiernan Luncheonette, here are seven places to go solo in the city.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.