Google Maps
Rating delta vs country baseline: -0.14
Review-volume delta vs country baseline: -352
Rating delta vs Quebec: -0.07
Review-volume delta vs Quebec: 102
Benchmark
Montreal Restaurants review benchmark
Compare Restaurants on Google Maps and TripAdvisor in Montreal against Quebec and Canada using rating and review-volume gaps.
Use this table to separate platform effects (Google Maps vs TripAdvisor) from market effects (Montreal vs Quebec and Canada).
Focus on one measurable signal first, then track the next 30 to 90 days to see whether the pattern changes.
| Platform | Montreal rating | Quebec rating | Canada rating | Montreal reviews | Quebec reviews | Canada reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps |
4.19★
-0.14
|
4.26★
Sample Size: 118 reviews
vs subdivision: -0.07
|
4.33★
Sample Size: 383 reviews
|
1,205
-352
|
1,103
vs subdivision: +102
|
1,558
|
| Tripadvisor |
4.35★
+0.03
|
4.35★
Sample Size: 109 reviews
|
4.32★
Sample Size: 350 reviews
|
755
+52
|
755
|
703
|
Benchmark signal summary
Start with cross-platform gaps, then verify whether the city is outperforming or underperforming regional and country baselines.
Largest rating gap appears on Google Maps (0.14 stars vs country baseline).
Largest review-volume gap appears on Google Maps (352 reviews vs country baseline).
Largest rating gap vs Quebec appears on Google Maps (0.07 stars).
Largest review-volume gap vs Quebec appears on Google Maps (102 reviews).
Tripadvisor
Rating delta vs country baseline: 0.03
Review-volume delta vs country baseline: 52
Next steps
Use these insights to decide what deserves a closer local review.