The best restaurants Canada

More French-Italian and inventive than Graffiti, impossible! The critics are unanimous and our taste buds confirm it, choose with your eyes closed, it's excellent every time. Our suggestion: as a starter, the shrimp and scallop puff pastry with Nantes butter and spinach, and as a main course, the pan-fried sweetbreads with mushrooms marinated in balsamic or the risotto with duck confit. Founded in 1984, the Graffiti offers an original and constantly evolving market cuisine, accompanied by one of the best cellars in the region.

With its modern, fir-green look, it's impossible to mistake it for anything else. Despite its young age, the restaurant, which is also a café and, more generally, a place to live, already has a strong personality. A rather comforting brunch, as we know how to do in Quebec, and a lunch that oscillates between poutine, smash burger and vegan mac and cheese, in short, gourmandise is not to be outdone. And from time to time, events are organized: open mic, DJ set and drawing... Follow us on social networks. Bonus: it's possible to privatize the premises.

Located in the heart of the Village, this restaurant takes you on a journey... under the palm trees! Shrimp acras, Jamaican-style beef, griot platter, Creole-style prawns and other Caribbean specialties, revisited or not, are on the menu of this trendy restaurant, with its sober yet colorful decor. In summer, the bright dining room opens onto the terrace, where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Rue Sainte-Catherine while sipping one of the rum-based cocktails on offer. Ideal for an exotic, spice-filled evening.

Its nickname, the "dining barracks", is a nice nod to the building's past as a former fire station. All the cachet has been preserved and enhanced by an industrial and contemporary style decor. On the menu, a brasserie-style cuisine inspired by Franco-Quebec. For those who like it, oysters are available for a dollar on weekdays from 5pm with a glass of wine. The duck poutine is a classic of the house. Nice gourmet table!

A crazy address in Montreal! You only have to see the lamps hanging from the ceiling to understand that everything is possible here, both in terms of decoration and food. The old mannequins and the walls decorated with buttons remind us of the old haberdashery that occupied the place. Bonus: the bay window overlooking the street, the beautiful terrace in season and a "lovers' lounge" for an intimate meal. On the plate, quality is not to be outdone. The subtle sweet and sour combinations and the enhancement of the leg of lamb, duck or game will delight the gourmets.

One of the three addresses of the Ferreira family business, which has imported Portuguese cuisine to Montreal from father to daughter. Café Vasco de Gama offers fast food tailored to the business clientele who frequent the place in the mornings and at lunchtime. The menu features mainly Portuguese-inspired sandwiches (fresh sardines, chicken and chouriço) or more classic sandwiches (smoked salmon bagel or vegetarian and goat's cheese sandwich), served with soup or salad. Breakfast is also served throughout the week. The setting is pleasant and the service friendly.

This bistro will seduce you with its cuisine and its setting. Those who sit at the bar can watch the cooks at work. The decor is original, with numerous bottles hanging from the ceiling. In the evening, the menu includes Korean beef tartare, creamy morels and wild boar chop with anchovies, capers and lemon. But the menu is constantly evolving, so the best way to get an idea is to drop in and be surprised by chef Maksim Morin's creations.

First of all, Aria Ristorante is a breathtaking decor where white dominates, with two huge walls entirely made of glass and a ceiling that reaches more than 10 meters high. Then comes the plate in which is presented an authentic Italian cuisine with a beautiful contemporary touch. The glass follows the same logic with several vintages imported from Italy. Located a stone's throw from Scotiabank Arena and Maple Leaf Square, it's a great place for an aperitif with a dish to share or a meal before a show.

Located on the first floor of the SunLife Tower, Earls is one of the hottest spots in the neighborhood. With a West Coast-inspired decor, it offers world-flavored cuisine as well as a superb grill and seafood menu (with a few options for vegetarians and vegans as well). On weekends and holidays, the place also offers a great brunch that draws a crowd. Mention should be made of the superb outdoor terrace with a bar. Several other locations in Canada and the United States.

La Sucrerie du Domaine is a new gourmet restaurant with a rustic-chic look, where you can indulge until you're blue in the face. It's the perfect spot for lunch, brunches and lunches, with utterly decadent dishes made from 100% Lanaudière produce. We love the poutine "hangover" with organic free-range egg, cubed potatoes, house-smoked baloney, maple-smoked ham, Cabane bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce. Definitely not a place to diet!

Located in Liberty Village, this eatery is a creation of the Mildred Pierce Group. The place looks like a large trendy cafeteria with an open kitchen. The dishes perfectly reflect the seasons with a clear preference for local products, without forgetting the flavors of the world. The place specializes in b'lunch during the week and brunch on the weekend (the pancakes are a must). To finish the meal in beauty, try the profiteroles that make the reputation of the house. Good food, good taste, all at an affordable price!

With four gourmet locations in Ottawa, oyster and seafood lovers are in for a treat. While oysters are the star of the show (on special for $2 CAN each on Sundays all evening), they don't have to overshadow the rest of the menu, including generous platters of hot and cold seafood and dry-aged steaks. Also worth mentioning are the selection of wines by the glass, cocktails (try the barrel-aged Negroni or the Oyster House Caesar) and craft beers, including the Oyster Stout.

First of all, what a beautiful place: beautiful stone walls, a huge fireplace, the tables with their white tablecloths and a small bouquet of flowers placed on each one, the artworks, the subdued light... It's chic and classic. The chef and his brigade prepare a high-class cuisine that includes oysters, foie gras, lobster and AAA Angus Reserve beef. For a treat, the tasting menu is a must, varying according to the seasons and the arrivals. It goes without saying that the accompanying wine list is a pure gem.

Little brother of the Fraser Cafe (located in New Edinburgh), The Rowan plays the neighborhood gastro-pub card. Small and large dishes to share, world flavors and veggie options on the slate, with something for everyone. On weekends, the place is very popular for its gourmet lunch/brunch. We recommend the smoked trout, the frittata with green onions and goat cheese, or the Breakfast BLT sandwich with fried egg, cheese and mayo. There is also a nice selection of cocktails, not to mention the local craft beers.

What a wonderful discovery, and we'd like to thank our pirate-in-chief Stéphane for the tip! In a beach bar atmosphere, with our eyes riveted on the ocean, Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, we come here to taste the best the sea has to offer. Almost everything is here, from cod acras and oysters to red tuna tartare and a plate of whole lobster. If you want to try all the starters with a lobster and two sections of crab legs, the platter for 2 is highly recommended. A fine selection of spirits, including cocktails and local beers.

This take-out counter with terrace is next to its big sister, the restaurant Bati Bassac (which is also worth discovering). On the canteen side, a wide range of Cambodian specialties but also from other South-East Asian countries, such as Saolin beef (breaded beef sautéed in an orange teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with candied oranges and flavored with sesame) or Singapore pad (rice noodles sautéed with chicken and shrimps in a curry sauce, cabbage strips and carrot). The pailin and imperial rolls are also excellent. We will go back there!

Some people know the famous Pineapple My Love hot sauce, one of the sauces concocted by La Boîte à Sauce in Alma. A few years after its creation, the small resto-buvette was born in the heart of downtown. If the restaurant was originally focused on tacos and quesadillas, the menu has since evolved with gourmet dishes in which Quebec products are in demand, especially seafood in season. The wine list is really sublime, presenting wines from here and elsewhere. We love it!

This pizzeria has taken up residence in the village's former presbytery. A gourmet stopover par excellence, it prepares Neapolitan-inspired pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven (you can admire the kitchen team at work as soon as you set foot in the restaurant). The menu features some 15 options, not forgetting starters to whet the appetite (plate of prosciutto, burrata, arancini, etc.). There's also a fine selection of craft beers and ciders, spritzers, cocktails and tutti quanti. Bonus: a terrace on the banks of the river.

This café-bistro-style restaurant is well known in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli for its fine cuisine and country-style ambiance. The menu is largely made up of local produce, with a clear preference for regional, French and even Asian cuisine. There's something for every taste, depending on the season, what's available and the whims of chef Patrick Gonfond. The menu is constantly reinvented and innovated to add new pinches of color and flavor. The restaurant also serves tasty breakfasts.

A member in good standing of the Artisans à l'oeuvre network as a Culinary Space, this family-owned maple grove will make you experience a resolutely gourmet sugar time. All the traditional dishes are served here, which are concocted with home-made certified organic maple syrup and local products (vegetarian menu also available). A guided tour of the facilities is included with the meal, as well as a tasting of products including the famous taffy on snow. Don't leave the premises without stopping by the boutique to pick up a few homemade products.

Located in front of the sea, the Cantine Sainte-Flavie is famous for its famous lobster club sandwich, but also for its lobster guédilles (among the best in the region) and its poutine with small shrimps. And here we really don't skimp on quantity! The menu also includes typical snack dishes such as subs, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, fries and tutti quanti. The place also offers take-out and a terrace to eat on the go under the Gaspesian sun.

This was the home of wine collector Champlain Charest's renowned Bistro à Champlain restaurant. Now under the stewardship of sommelier Sophie Allaire and chef Étienne Demers, the place has retained its bon vivant spirit, as well as the lovely decor of the former restaurant. On the plate, the focus is on Quebec, with gourmet market cuisine that varies with the seasons and new arrivals. Of course, the well-stocked wine cellar perfectly complements the dishes, from appetizer to dessert. We highly recommend it!

One of our favorite gourmet addresses! La Petite Cachée boasts a mountain chalet look that perfectly complements Mont-Tremblant's natural surroundings. Inspired by French cuisine with a Québécois twist, it has been showcasing Laurentian producers and local terroir for over 25 years. Everything is prepared with precision on a menu that changes with the seasons and new arrivals. Bonus: the restaurant has a very respectable wine cellar, including natural wines and Quebec vintages.

Everyone's been talking about Chez Mag for a few years now, and with good reason. Its lobster poutine alone is a crowd-pleaser. But you must also try the homemade fries made with local potatoes, the lobster guédilles or the Big Mag, a huge burger with two beef patties, two slices of cheese, twice as much bacon, pickles, lettuce, onions and the famous Mag sauce. Another branch in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière in Kamouraska County to double your gourmet pleasure!

A member of the "Aliments du Québec au menu" recognition program, this charming gourmet address brings the province to your plate. Lovingly concocted dishes pair perfectly with a fine selection of natural wines from Quebec, the rest of the country and certain Nordic countries. Wines are available to taste on the premises or to take away. In short, this is a very pleasant bar offering quality, local products. But with only 25 seats in the dining room and at the bar, we recommend booking in advance.

Opened in a building dating from the late ^19th century, it is the oldest restaurant in Toronto still in operation. It is one of those addresses that everyone in the city knows, without ever having set foot there. A sort of forgotten legend. The atmosphere is nevertheless quite particular and deserves a stopover. The menu has been completely redesigned and now offers bistro-style dishes such as ratatouille, butcher's cut, fish of the day and blue cheese burger. On weekends, its succulent brunch attracts crowds.

Open since summer 2018, L'Orygine restaurant is one of the brands of the famous La Tanière Group. It offers organic cuisine with local flavors that will appeal to both the vegans and carnivores of this world. We wholeheartedly recommend the discovery menu for a fantastic gourmet voyage (wine pairing or non-alcoholic beverages available on request). We'd also like to mention the plant wall at the entrance, designed by Manon Laliberté of Profil Vert, not to mention the superb decor by Rebel Design and the magnificent terrace.

Charles-Antoine Crête, who officiated for over 15 years as chef de cuisine at Toqué! alongside his friend and mentor Normand Laprise, opened Montréal Plaza in 2015 with two long-time acolytes. The place is superb: the design is by Zébulon Perron, with objects from Charles-Antoine's childhood taking pride of place here and there in the restaurant. On the menu, you can feel the neo-brasserie touch - enhanced by Quebec products - with dishes such as foie gras and eel terrine, mackerel a la plancha and poultry with sherry wine.

The fine Indian cuisine is honored here, just like in London or New York, for example. The decor alone is worth the trip, which is inspired by the Mughal Empire, and both the furniture and the wallpaper are handmade in India. On the plate, as everything looks absolutely delicious, we recommend the tasting platters offered in vegetarian or not. Note that Adrak has another branch in Richmond Hill, a little less upscale than this one.

The Twisted Apron is a small, friendly café-bistro that offers comfort food with a focus on local products. Its big specialty: brunch. And the menu offers a wide range of choices, from the classic breakfast to the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, to the fried chicken and waffles plate. For lunch, salads, sandwiches, burgers, mac & cheese and other delights are on the menu. So whether it's for a gourmet brunch in the morning or a coffee on a beautiful afternoon, this place is a must-see.

If you're in the mood for brunch, this is the place to be! Praised by critics and gourmets alike, this eatery prepares a host of dishes with local flavors, thanks to well-established partnerships with numerous Quebec producers and artisans. The two poached eggs with foie gras are a must (brioche bread, duck eggs, pan-fried foie gras, foie gras sauce, onion compote, Prosciutto chips, poppy seeds, arugula shoots, honey-glazed rabioles). Bonus: a really cool cocktail menu.

Located on the^3rd floor of a historic building, Le Esmond is a gourmet address not to be missed in Granby! Chef Antoine Bossé and his brigade lovingly concoct succulent bistro dishes: octopus served on a cake and chorizo, broccoli cavatelli and surf clams, veal cheek blanquette, 60-day aged beef tomahawk, seafood platter... The desserts are just as tempting, not to mention a fine wine list and cocktails like the mango and coriander pisco or the peach and blood orange sangria.

Above all, the atmosphere and décor. The high wooden tables from an old farmhouse, the aged leather stools resting on beams, the stuffed animal heads, the light that the large bay windows let in, replaced by soft lighting in the evening... Everything is designed to transport you to the heart of an original concept. Each season, the menu is renewed according to market produce, for a simple cuisine with an American flavour (burgers of all kinds, grills, fish & chips, lobster guédille, tartars...).

Located in Entourage-sur-le-Lac, L'îlot Repère gourmand offers a cuisine based on local ingredients with a strong international influence. The restaurant offers creative, healthy, yet gourmet dishes to be enjoyed in the different areas of the restaurant, all overlooking the beautiful Beauport Lake. In the evening, the bar comes alive. At all times, the island in front of the open kitchen is active. On the magnificent three-season terrace, or in one of the private lounges, the setting is a perfect match for our contemporary and pleasant dishes.

Located at the foot of the ski slopes, this restaurant offers a resolutely trendy atmosphere. The grill on the ^2nd floor, with an open-plan kitchen, offers grills on a maple wood fire with a fine selection of scotches, cognacs and brandy, and a rich wine list. The bistro-bar, located on the ^1st floor, offers a simpler menu, live music groups and entertainment in season. Large terrace with a view of the Place Saint-Bernard.

This is without a doubt one of Drummondville's "in" addresses! It's all about conviviality, good food and cocktails, all in a decor that mixes rustic and industrial. The menu includes a few raw dishes (beef, salmon, tuna), burgers and gourmet sandwiches, various poutines, grilled meats and other delicious small dishes. All of this is accompanied by a microbrewery beer, a sangria or a refreshing cocktail.

Beautiful small unpretentious square with brick wall, recycled lamps and retro furniture. Very much in the spirit of the neighborhood! According to some, Tuck Shop has a little je-ne-sais-quoi reminiscent of the Monkland Tavern in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district in its early days. Not surprising when you learn that some of the old-timers from this address work here, in the kitchen and in the dining room. The slate displays wild mushrooms, duck breast, saddle of rabbit, Icelandic cod, organic salmon and other small dishes depending on the arrivals. Good little address!

At Pastaga, we put Quebec on the plate with local products and dishes of varied inspiration. But we're also in a wine bar, with a beautiful 100% natural menu. This "appellation" refers to those small estates where the vintner-peasant takes care of all the stages of production, from the vine to the bottling, using no chemical treatment of the vines and soils, and no inputs into the winemaking process. In short, as you will have understood, the emphasis here is on proximity and quality.

The service is all smiles in this restaurant where black and white predominate. A brightly colored wall painting and blown glass lamps brighten up the room. In the kitchen, we find this classic and sober base, sprinkled with a good dose of creativity. As a starter, for example, we can taste the shiitake ravioli with parmesan and truffle oil. For the main course, the lamb shank confit, the duck and foie gras poutine or the kangaroo fillet with blackcurrant will please those who love spicy flavours.

Want a good Portuguese chicken? I've got to go to my Poule Wet. At the quarter, half or whole, it is always roast and accompanied by its inseparable fries and salad. And why don't you get a little grilled shredder with that? Sandwiches greedy for carnivores, roasted calamars, Putin with São Jorge cheese and grilled gray and salad with grilled chicken are also proposed. Do not leave the place without having one or more of the nata pasteis known as the best in town.

Le Boucan pays homage to the cuisine of the southern United States with this smoke house dedicated to meats smoked on site. Among the house's most popular dishes: BBQ ribs, pulled pork sandwich (also available in a poutine version), BBQ salmon, chicken sandwich with Alabama sauce, and well-topped burgers. Big appetites will opt for the Assiette du p'tit boss, which combines several specialties. It is served with a beer from a Quebec microbrewery or, to stay within the theme, a small bourbon (American whiskey).

It's hard to miss the sign at this trendy restaurant! Once inside, you are captivated by its design, its magnificent bar, its mirrors that make the space even bigger, and its cellar that overlooks the dining room. On the menu, an urban cuisine that integrates the passion and precision of good homemade dishes. The chef and his brigade concoct everything from local and fresh produce: tartars, gourmet salads, sandwiches and burgers, delicious grilled meats, fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes... Enough to satisfy any type of appetite!

The chef went to Barcelona for inspiration while meeting renowned chefs including Ferran Adrià. His menu is affected, with several products being imported directly from Spain, including sausages, pork and wines, the majority of which are private Catalan imports carefully selected by the sommelier. Even the Josper oven made the trip from Barcelona, giving an authentic smoky flavour to meats, fish and vegetables. As for the décor, it is both raw and chic, a thousand miles from what is found in the surrounding area.

We're way too fond of this new kind of diner in the Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie neighborhood. The retro decor of this little gourmet space already makes us smile, but it's the comfort food menu that has us completely hooked. We've tried almost everything over the months, from the regular dishes to the current inspirations: chicken curry club sandwich, shrimp guédille (the most generous ever), fried chicken burger, poutine, meatloaf and the list goes on. Natural wines and craft beers top it all off.

Lovers of Brittany, hello! Those nostalgic for buckwheat pancakes, salted butter caramel and whole pancakes will find their happiness in the charming crêperie of Frédéric, a native of Rennes. Everything here is homemade! A little curiosity: the production of buckwheat flour, rich in proteins and antioxidants and naturally gluten-free, is very widespread in Quebec. The products used are therefore mainly local. The restaurant offers two sizes of pancakes (normal or large) and four menus.

A lounge bar, three outdoor pools, small cabanas, a superb restaurant, all surrounded by a 360° view of Toronto, here is a quick tour of the owner that says it all: you come here to live a true " rooftop experience". And we are not disappointed! On the plate, Chef German Bermudez's cuisine is inspired by the flavors of the world, especially Asian and Latin. The wine and cocktail list offers an equally good choice. All in all, a pleasant outing to the chic heights of the city.