The best restaurants Canada

The menu itself does not fail to make sense: hot goat, caramelized onions, lamb or smoked salmon…

A tex tex of the most traditional savoureuses and a menu of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, barbecue, fish, etc. For those who wish to spend a quiet or romantic evening, we invite you to reconsider your choice.

A must see on the map of Ottawa's trendy restaurants, with a beautiful room open to the kitchen where the cooks are busy. The decoration, rather refined, is adorned with mirrors of all sizes, beautiful leather benches and wooden furniture. Simple and effective! We recommend without hesitation the oyster platter, the beef tartar or the tasty homemade fresh pasta every day (classes are even given to learn how to make pasta). Definitely a place to be discovered outside the tourist areas.

This urban outfitter offers a new territory for "fishing" for good food. Almost an exclusive preserve. No external signage, just a rallying sign for gourmet insiders. The ultra-sleek décor of stone, beams and leather is a cosy blend of sophistication and authenticity: dandyism and contemporary rusticity. As for the chefs, they create a cuisine that is powerful, animal, aesthetic and instinctive, while the brigade in the dining room maintains the unique eurythmy that so characterizes the creations of this winning team.

If the building where Mélisse is located lacks a bit of charm because of its modernity, the interior is worth a visit. It's simple, but very charming! In the plate, seasonal and local products, all in a healthy way. For lunch and dinner, the menu offers a nice selection of dishes to share (or not!) including crispy falafels with herb mayonnaise, grilled arctic char or the raw of the day. For brunch, we recommend without hesitation the salmon gravlax. There is also a nice selection of organic wines and cocktails.

The sign is discreet and there's no risk of being distracted by an overly invasive décor: the soul of the restaurant is right there on the plate. With a whisper of lounge music, you can enjoy simple, delicious local products, creatively assembled with a certain refinement, from the warm homemade bread to the tasty mignardises. A fine address and impeccable service. The team has two other restaurants: Cadet, also in downtown Montreal, and Place Carmin, with its brasserie-style menu, in Old Montreal.

At the corner of Rachel and Saint-Laurent, this French fry shop is iconic in Montreal. Its low prices and comfort food are sure to please. Whether it's the lunch plates (understand breakfast) or the very good poutines, the Patati Patata stop is justified at any time of the day, and until late at night. The tofu, beef or fish burgers are perfect to fill up the little hunger pangs. Luxury no, but efficient yes!

Rustic, folkloric and warm are words that perfectly describe this restaurant, located in the basement of a small street in Old Montreal. On the menu: seafood platter, hot or fresh oysters, salmon gravlax, tartars, marrow bones, but above all a beautiful variety of wild meats prepared according to the chef's inspiration (the à la carte dishes often change). Are you ready to feel the soul of a Canadian hunter when tasting a buffalo burger, a two-way mustard rabbit or a deer shank stew?

Paying is the restaurant of the boutique hotel Le Nelligan. Here you will not lose in the middle of a long card, because the menu is short but of a high quality. The chef prepares contemporary French cuisine, developed from Quebec products. The atmosphere is chic and courteous service. We spend an evening being pampered.

A family business founded by Dora and John Mascia, two Italian immigrants, which over the years has become the hot spot for tourists and THE Italian restaurant for locals. On the menu, about twenty authentic Italian pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, the house's great specialty, pasta in all its forms, as well as the great classics of Italian cuisine and a small selection of paninis. Beautiful wine list including a large selection from Ontario.

This is the Vietnamese fast food in town. At lunchtime, the diner is always full. Sandwiches filled with raw vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, etc.) are made with your choice of tofu, chicken, meatballs or even duck confit. We come here for a quick bite to eat on the spot or to take out. Small salads are sold at modest prices, a touch of lightness appreciable. Other Toronto branches: Yonge Street north of Eglinton, corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets, and York University in North York.

A Canadian leader in the brunch preparation, this chain has finally opened several restaurants in the greater Toronto area. At Cora the breakfast and brunch are rich and tasty. The eggs are always accompanied by a mountain of fresh fruit and hashed. The menu offers many combinations that will satisfy both small and large. The relaxed atmosphere of Cora's makes it a favourite for family brunches on Sunday morning.

A beautiful restaurant in the heart of downtown, À la Bonne Vôtre offers fine local cuisine that's both original and delicious. The chef relies on local produce and varies his menu according to what's available: foie gras from Québec mulard duck, organic charcuterie from Ferme Rheintal, pork from La Jambonnière, beef from La Bouchée d'Or, northern shrimp from Québec, cheeses from Fromagerie du Presbytère, market garden produce from Serres Verrier... A table that respects its terroir! Bonus: a superb wine list.

On the edge of the river, this restaurant has a wonderful view. Counsel: In summer, go to p. m. for dinner in front of the sunset sun. This restaurant at the General Store offers an original formula: various tapas with local flavours. The map consists of three chapters for a total of nearly possible dishes: garden, sea and meadow products. The desserts are delicious.

Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, the Bonaparte has its reputation to live up to! Open for more than 35 years, this institution offers French-inspired cuisine using local products. The menu changes every day, depending on arrivals and the chef's inspiration. The setting of the restaurant is elegant and the presentation of the table is meticulous. Lobster with vanilla, rack of lamb or duck breast are particularly recommended! The wine selection is impressive and the team is very good at advising you.

This table relies on a great collaboration with local producers in order to offer a French and regional cuisine of great quality. Possibility of food and wine pairing with extra charge (superb wine cellar). They grow their own herbs, smoke their fish, meat and poultry with maple wood, flavour their oils, and create the cold cuts, stocks, chocolates, pastries and vinegars used in their recipes. A place where all gourmet pleasures are permitted.

Founded in 1889, the Boating Club du Vieux-Sainte-Rose is coming back to life! Once an upscale boating club frequented by Montreal's wealthy English-speaking population, the beautiful old house has retained its period cachet with a vintage, nautical twist. Its slogan: "Alcohol & casserole", and needless to say, it is! The Boating Club's gourmet creations are a delight (wood-fired oysters, prosciutto shank, grilled veal chop...), and all backed by a superb wine list. Evening DJ from Thursday to Saturday.

Le Pied Bleu is a charcuterie and bouchon Québécois inspired by Lyon. We recommend "le tour de tripes", a 14-course sharing menu, and the tasty homemade cheeses. A playful and convivial cuisine, the slate features offal, meat and fish, not forgetting the famous boudin, worthy of an AOC, which has won five medals in Mortagne-au-Perche, France. Also well worth a visit are the bar's home-made charcuterie (to take away or enjoy on the premises), and its "cabanes d'automne" (autumn cabins), which are being set up in various locations across Quebec.

Chef Daniel Boulud is no stranger to the Ritz-Carlton restaurant, celebrated as one of the city's finest. His restaurant Daniel, in New York, is Michelin-starred and world-renowned, in addition to being a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association. With Maison Boulud, he wanted to take advantage of the fusion of two cuisines, North American and European. A great success. The refinement is in the plates as well as in the dining room, and the service is worthy of top Michelin-starred restaurants. A fine dining experience.

Located in a restored early ^19th century building, Chez Piggy ("the Pig" to its friends) is probably the most popular restaurant in town. The chef's cuisine is fresh, creative and responsible, inspired by his travels and discoveries. Add to that a garden terrace that is considered one of the prettiest places in Kingston in the summer, and you'll understand the general craze for this place. Also to be discovered: its offspring, the Pan Chancho bakery, and its small, fun café (don't miss the BBQ and show evenings in summer).

An excellent regional restaurant with a menu that changes with the seasons and promises tasty discoveries. The décor is sleek and freshly renovated, and the terrace overlooks a magnificent garden. A fine bistronomic stopover with a local flavour, with the added bonus of a fine list of spirits, including cocktails that are well worth the detour. For those just passing through, or who'd like to take home some of these quality products, there's an on-site boutique selling some of the menu's specialties, as well as a very wide selection of ready-made dishes.

On your way back from your shopping trip on Queen West Street, a stop at "Queen Mum", as it is known, is a highly frequented address for more than 40 years. The dishes are internationally inspired, with many specialties from Southeast Asia, the chef's homeland. Moreover, the menu prices will not empty your wallet. It may not be the latest trendy address, but it is a classic in the neighborhood and we highly recommend it. Bonus: a nice little terrace in the back on nice days.

For many, Le Billig would serve the best buckwheat and wheat pancakes in town. It is even possible to make your own cake by combining the ingredients of your choice. Cider bowls, morning brunch and bistro dishes are also on offer. Also take a look at the Billig Sports Troquet, which broadcasts European soccer and sports matches, hockey, etc. This part remains open until midnight every night.

Superb table offering a discovery of the terroir with a high level of flavours that reflects the harvests and seasons. On the menu, let's start with smoked Marieville duck and maple jelly with Shefford Acerum, or bison carpaccio with sea buckthorn. Then follow the main courses, which include, among others, Brome Lake duck, Quebec lamb and seafood arrivals. All that remains is to sink into delicacies with one of the delicious desserts, to be served with a plate of Quebec cheeses. A rural address that never disappoints.

After an escapade in the beautiful and verdant Bic National Park, treat yourself at the coastal canteen Chez Saint-Pierre. Colombe Saint-Pierre, a renowned chef, is a passionate self-taught lover of life, and therefore of cooking. She wants people to become aware of the richness of their own food heritage and she reflects her personality through her creations. Here, the smallest resources of the land are used. Bonus: a wine bar and an oyster bar also on site from 4pm.

The Pilsen (also known as Massawippi) was one of the first microbreweries in the province in the mid-1980s. It moved in 1986 and the new owners of the building kept the name of what would become a pub-restaurant. In 2006, three epicureans bought the Pilsen in order to perpetuate the excellence of its table with a well-stocked wine and beer list, to be tasted, if you are passing through this enchanting little village in summer, on one of their magnificent terraces. You can even dock there by boat!

An atmosphere verging on the lounge, a refined steakhouse version. Meats are tenderized using a natural process and grilled over maple charcoal: Boston cut, prime rib, dry-aged rib steak... In short, truly delicious grilled meats. What's more, the setting at Gare du Palais has a bucolic je-ne-sais-quoi that adds to the allure. Smart plan: their butcher's shop, located on site and in Lebourgneuf, offers cuts of meat, ready-made meals, side dishes, sauces, spices and other delights to take away.

Occupying the premises of the now-defunct Casse-croûte chez Jeanine in the Saint-Sauveur district, Patente et Machin follows in the footsteps of its big brother, L'Affaire est Ketchup. The menu, however, is more elaborate, including the wine list, which will put a smile on more than one's face. The menu features bistro dishes such as whole mackerel stuffed with Nordic shrimps and homemade black pudding, or Wagyu beef rib-eye. The atmosphere is lively and the service is friendly. A great discovery for anyone wishing to get off the tourist gourmet trail in Quebec City.

A real lively and warm French bistro atmosphere reigns in the large dining room of the Petit Extra. The magnificent bar is inspired by the photographer René Jacques. The table d'hôtes changes every day and follows the rhythm of the seasons. The wine list, with its organic and privately imported selections, is excellent. It is also possible to organize receptions in the Lion d'Or adjoining the bistro (superb Art Deco showroom) or in the private lounge, the Lionceau. The restaurant also hosts a few events during the year.

"Nothing accompanies a Polish meal like a good vodka." All right, let's do this... With krokiety (pancakes stuffed with meat or mushrooms) or a bigos (traditional stew), you'd drink it almost like whey. Roast wild boar is also worth the detour, without forgetting sauerkraut and the famous pierogi. The menu includes about twenty specialities for a cuisine with unexpected and rare flavours. In addition, the welcome is excellent, and the décor is splendid, with beautiful reproductions of works by Polish artists.

This is the ideal place for a good coffee and a good coffee. This roasting house also offers hot and cold sandwiches, homemade soups, breakfasts, cakes and pastries, a wide variety of loose teas… We love!

A friendly café well known to locals and much appreciated by visitors. It serves inventive dishes inspired by world cuisine: shrimp fried rice with homemade chipotle hot sauce, an oregano-herb marinated tofu bowl with couscous, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta, olive and homemade tzatziki, or a veggie burger with black bean patty, tomato, pickled peppers, pickles, lettuce, cheese and chipotle mayo. Everything is prepared - wherever possible - with local products, and even the drinks are from Quebec.

A member of the Restos Plaisirs group (Cochon Dingue, Café du Monde, Lapin Sauté, Madame Chose, etc.), the hotel's revolving bistro-bar offers a veritable spectacle with a 360-degree view of the river, the mountains, the Plains of Abraham and all of Quebec City's tourist attractions. It features a dining area with an open kitchen and a bar with a lounge profile, with a contemporary decor by LemayMichaud. In the kitchen, the chef and his team concoct a seasonal menu where regional Quebec products are in the spotlight.

Crowds flock here at all hours of the day, as breakfasts are served all day long and the plates are well-stocked! Open since 1938, La Binerie has stood the test of time. Tourtière, shepherd's pie and "pouding chômeur" are the region's popular and traditional dishes, not forgetting the star of the show, the famous bines (baked beans). Want to try it all? Le Repas Traditionnel Québécois is a must. You'll also find a selection of beers, wines and spirits exclusively from Quebec. An address not to be missed!

This vegetarian and vegan (but not only) café has a reputation for delicious sandwiches. One example of a sandwich is the carrot lox with red onions, capers, dill and cream cheese or the cashew spread. Other dishes include vegetarian chili, comforting soups, hearty salads and delicious desserts (try the carrot cake or the cheesecake with wild blueberry coulis). The prices are very affordable considering the generous portions.

A winning and rather crazy bistro formula for this Quebec City-area restaurant chain. The decor is always neat, friendly and good-natured. The menu features a variety of dishes, from gourmet brunch to cod fish & chips, poutine, tartar, seafood pot-en-pot and black pudding. Maple-smoked pork ribs are renowned for their quality. Desserts are downright decadent, sweet as can be. Three other branches in Quebec City and one in Lévis.

A must-visit restaurant in Baie-Saint-Paul, it had to relocate temporarily after being badly hit by flooding in 2023. Now located in the heart of the village, it retains its charming decor and superb terrace. Owner Thierry Ferré, a passionate cook, and chef Alexis Jegou offer creative bistro cuisine inspired by France, with a touch of terroir highlighting products from the Charlevoix region. Everything is simply delicious, from appetizer to dessert.

Valmont Plein Air is a bistro with a regional flavour, where gourmet dishes are prepared with originality. Breakfasts, bistro menus (fish & chips, burgers, poutines including the famous shrimp poutine, pizzas, etc.) and evenings (land & sea, fisherman's plate, filet mignon, etc.) are available. Don't miss the fine selection of Quebec beers and the crèmerie, offering delicious ice creams with elaborate blends. Finally, you can also rent kayaks and electric bikes to stretch your legs.

A friendly café bistro with a retro decor, serving diet menus. Breakfasts are tasty, especially as they are served until 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, and even 12 p.m. on weekends, public holidays and during the summer season. In addition to a wide choice of breakfasts, the place also offers salads, homemade pastas, pizzas, burgers and a host of other gourmet dishes. Other little extras include a catering service, a boutique selling coffee and local produce, and special events throughout the year.

Located right in the heart of Old Montreal, this restaurant offers the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine, inspired by bia hoi (small street corner pubs in Hanoi). At the helm in the kitchen is chef Ross Louangsignotha, who brings a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine while retaining the essence of traditional recipes. The Tonkinese soup is a pure delight (with the addition of rare beef), as are the imperial rolls. For night owls, the restaurant has an on-site cocktail bar, the Nhâu Bar.

The Levant and the Maghreb, with a clear penchant for Lebanon, are in the spotlight here in a cuisine scented in the image of the Middle East. No table service: you order your meals at the counter, settle in and have your delicacies delivered. On the menu: humus and very tasty baba ganouj, salads (including the famous cooked salad with stewed tomatoes and roasted peppers), and various pita sandwiches (falafel, chicken shawarma, beef kefta..., also available in a plate version). Very good dishes at more than affordable prices!

Don't look for the Garde Manger sign, you won't find it. Yet this little restaurant is a much sought-after spot. It has to be said, too, that here, good humor, conviviality, music and good neo-rustic cuisine combine to perfection. The cooks are busy, the waiters come and go, the barman prepares the drinks, manages the cutlery and the music... The pace is frenetic, but we really enjoy it. Could it be due to the cosy atmosphere, the wine and cocktails, the quality of the food? Certainly all of the above.

This café owes its reputation to its traditional Breton crêpes. Savory, sweet or flambéed, they can be enjoyed at any time of day. We particularly recommend La Terroir with red deer sausage, blueberries, onion confit and sauerkraut, and Breizh with salted butter caramel and brandy flambé. Salads, sandwiches and paninis are also on the menu, as are organic fair-trade coffees (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and its exclusive beer, La Marée Haute, a Saison brewed by local microbrewery La Chasse-Pinte.

The buckwheat pancake is THE house specialty, available in breakfast, lunch or dessert versions, which you can choose from the à la carte menu or assemble to suit your tastes. In the mornings, we also prepare American breakfasts, omelettes and egg crackers, and for lunch and dinner, we offer soups and salads, nachos and quesadillas, accompanied by a glass of wine, cocktail or Quebec craft beer. A gourmet address that won't drain your wallet! Also available for takeaway.

A true Old-Montreal institution, this restaurant has retained its cachet with a more contemporary touch. Under the guidance of chef Paul Achard, fish and seafood reign supreme on the menu, and the choice is vast. Poached wild salmon, grilled langoustines, fried calamari and lobster in a variety of sauces, just to name a few. And for those who don't really feel inspired by the ocean, several homemade pasta and meat dishes are also on display. The accompanying wine list and digestifs are sure to please.

If you are looking for American-style hamburgers, grills, original salads or Tex-mex dishes, Hard Rock Cafe is the ideal place to stay.

A classic in Quebec cuisine, it has an undeniable rustic character, a touch of kitsch, with a huge wooden fireplace in the centre to warm us up in winter. To taste: the essential smoked ham with maple wood and the hearty breakfasts, not to mention the "Meals at Sugar Time" menu offered all year round. A takeaway counter also offers a tourtière, leg stew, smoked ham with maple wood, pea soup, greaves, maple syrup pie, cream sugar and other homemade specialities.