Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry spotted having dinner at Le Violon in Montreal
An employee at Le Violon described the two as 'very nice.' They also said the two sat at a table near the bar. When asked if it looked like they were on a date, the employee answered: 'I don't know.'
American celebrity website TMZ first reported on the dinner with exclusive footage, where the pair are seen chatting through the bar's mirror.
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Perry is in the country on her Lifetimes Tour, but took a slight detour to be in Montreal. The 40-year-old Teenage Dream singer is set to perform at the Bell Centre on Wednesday, but performs Tuesday in Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre.
TMZ also said an eyewitness told the publication the two 'sipped cocktails and shared several dishes ... including one with lobster,' and that security guards were present.
TMZ also posted photos of Trudeau and Perry walking around the Ritz-Carlton.
Check out these pics TMZ snagged -- Justin Trudeau could. not. stop grinning as he strolled with Katy Perry down Montreal's Mount Royal park on Monday
More: https://t.co/1yZ3KsoWkD pic.twitter.com/UCz4SB1xS2
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 29, 2025
On Monday, Trudeau posted footage on Instagram of his trip to Switzerland with his son Xavier. The latter has a budding music career of his own, under the name Xav.
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Earlier this month, Perry confirmed that she split with actor Orlando Bloom after being engaged for six years. In 2023, Trudeau announced that he and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau were separating after 18 years of marriage.
Le Violon was awarded a recommendation in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Quebec.
This story was originally published July 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM.
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