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June 09, 2024
Top Outdoor Dining Spots in Laval
Laval has several outdoor dining areas that you’ll enjoy discovering. The team at Tourisme Laval set out to find the best outdoor dining spots for you this summer.
Mission accomplished! Here are the top picks that are sure to become some of your favorite spots on the island!
Enjoy it—the nice weather is here. Cheers!
Centropolis
With more than thirty terraces, the Centropolis is undoubtedly a must-visit this summer, with options like Les Enfants Terribles, ZIBO!, Balthazar, Café Ricardo, Vertigo, Madame Bovary and more. Plus, enjoy an electrifying atmosphere as several musical performances are on the schedule.
The Boating Club
The Boating Club in Old Sainte-Rose offers you a unique terrace with plenty of character. Adjacent to the restaurant is a lovely terrace with a minimalist design.
Sesame
With its versatile and trendy terrace, Sésame is perfect for a dinner with coworkers, happy hour with friends, or even a more festive evening.
Gatto Matto
For a chic, urban vibe, the terrace at Gatto Matto is the place for you. As a bonus, there’s a DJ on site from Thursday through Sunday.
The Islanders Microbrewery
Want to sip a refreshing beer with summery flavors while soaking up the sun? Come sit on the terrace at Insulaires Microbrasseurs. You won’t be disappointed!
The Adjacent
A legendary and renowned restaurant in Laval, Le Mitoyen offers gourmet cuisine that is a delight to enjoy on its lovely terrace on a warm summer evening.
Amato Restaurant
Located in Old Sainte-Rose, the terrace of the Amato restaurant will charm you. With its architecture, colorful flowers, and tall, mature trees, you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported, for the duration of your meal, to a terrace right in Italy.
Cielo Terrace
As the only place in Laval where you can dine among the clouds, the view from Rosso Cielo’s terrace is breathtaking. It’s the perfect spot to cool off and enjoy summer evenings with friends and family.
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