The best restaurants Canada

It's impossible to miss this yellow building on the port! It's the best place in town to taste fish and seafood, especially lobster that occupies a great place on the menu. Moreover, we recommend the base for two which includes haddock, scallops, tempura shrimp, clams, mussels and a steam lobster. The card also includes some meat dishes, pasta and sandwiches of all kinds. Note that the place also acts as a microbrewery with a small selection of beers on site (it is possible to buy to take away).

A small sister of Chives Canadian Bistro, another good table in the Nova Scotia capital, 2 Doors Down works together with artisans and producers of the Maritimes to create a menu with local colours. A fresh and tasty kitchen with a good dose of seafood products. Don't leave the place without tasting the desserts, especially the cheesecake with caramel salt.

This gastronomic pub makes a great contribution to local products. Grills, homemade sausages, greedy sandwiches and burgers, wood oven pizza, and mac & cheese declined in a dozen versions, especially on the menu. A fine wine list, numerous homemade beers including a selection in the cellar. During the fine days, their Beer Garden on the quays of the docks is highly recommended.

Located in the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and inseparable from the promenade along Lunenburg's small harbour, this restaurant is the most visited by tourists. Nevertheless, it allows you to admire maritime life and a beautiful impression of a flat holiday when you settle on its terrace. Fish, shellfish and molluscs are the main features of the lobster, including lobster in all its variations, but also the dishes of the earth and the family kitchen. Excellent value for money.

Whether for brunch, lunch, lunch or dinner with friends, this address is probably the best in town. Salads meals, sandwiches and burgers, fish and seafood, grilled fish, vegetarian dishes… You will have the choice of choice with options that will please all palaces. The atmosphere goes up a notch in the evening while the local people come to enjoy a drink at the sound of musical shows, "open microphone" evenings and other events organized over the weeks.

Located opposite the Beaubien cinema, this burger-specialized restaurant is the logical follow-up to a morale-boosting evening. Recipes range from classic cheeseburgers to Quebec duck confit with mushroom sauce, not to mention a few popular meatless options. You can replace your potato fries with sweet potato fries, and we highly recommend it. Other comforting dishes on the menu include tartar and poutine.

The Red Tiger is a kind of hybrid between a neighborhood pub and a typical Vietnamese street food restaurant. On the menu: green papaya salad, barbecue and sesame pork skewers, mini Vietnamese chicken and shrimp pancakes... We recommend that several people share a few dishes, so you can try everything. There's a great list of house cocktails and even a signature beer, a light blonde that goes down well. If the place doesn't have a terrace, there's a large garage door that opens wide on sunny days.

Chef Antonin Mousseau-Rivard runs this high-flying address just a stone's throw from Marché Saint-Jacques. Of course, it's not the size of the portions that draws the crowds, but rather the perfect marriage of flavors and textures, the meticulously chosen ingredients, the more-than-successful visuals for each dish and the creativity that expresses itself from starter to dessert (count on a dozen courses). We also recommend the wine pairing experience. Other establishment: Le Molière by Mousso in the Latin Quarter.

This fishmonger-restaurant on the Jean-Talon market is one of a kind. Not all the fish is local, but it is carefully selected for its quality. Depending on what arrives, you'll find tuna, lobster, swordfish... The fishmonger's is the only one in town to mature its fish on the premises, and to offer seafood charcuterie, also available for tasting in the restaurant. You can also enjoy fish & chips from the day's catch, char with vegetables and sandwiches like the smoked shrimp hot dog.

This is one of the most popular brunch spots in Little Portugal. If you plan to come on the weekend, however, expect a bit of a wait. The food is fresh, the setting is warm and the location is ideal for exploring the trendy stores along Dundas West. In the evening, the food is just as affordable and the atmosphere is always casual. The gourmet menu is simple but tasty, as evidenced by the Cuban sandwich or the mac & cheese (three cheeses) with bacon and shallots.

If you're a (very) big meat lover and don't mind spending (a lot) on a nice prime rib, this is one of Toronto's best restaurants. The meat menu changes daily, offering an incredible selection, and you can pair your steak with half lobster, foie gras or king crab. As for the sides, refinement is unsurprisingly the order of the day. Expect to run into a few celebrities as the place attracts the wealthy. Very nice wine list, including several Canadian vintages.

Tasty, traditional pizzas are prepared here: three of the five partners behind this gourmet address are certified by the Associazione Pizzaioli Napoletani and have even imported a gas oven from Naples. Some twenty varieties are on the menu, with countless extras to suit all tastes, as well as appetizers to whet the appetite, salads for freshness and homemade desserts on the sweet side. A fine selection of natural wines.

A cross between the Orient and Canada. Concrete gray, black and pastel pink adorn the ultra-modern restaurant housed in a handsome, less modern building. At every stage of the day, you can sample dishes flavored with zaatar, harissa, mint... And it's delicious! At lunchtime, pita bread sandwiches (fried chicken, falafel or tuna crudo) take center stage. In the evening, there's a choice of hot or cold dishes, and the brunch menu is even more varied, with a mix of savory and sweet dishes. Worth a try!

Definitely an address that will please the gourmet night owls. The place oscillates between restaurant, bar and nightclub. The decor honors the name of the establishment with its stylized wooden trees and its enchanted forest on the walls. On the plates, Chef Guillaume Daly and his team create dishes where raw and grilled meats take center stage (mention the AAA Tomahawk to share). To take the experience a step further, enter the hidden bar to enjoy a delicious cocktail in the atmosphere of a speakeasy.

This family-run rotisserie has been feeding the neighborhood for over 50 years, and the daily lunchtime line-up in front of the door is proof of its continued success. Sandwiches are the main attraction: chicken breast or leg, pork or sausage, all cooked to a delicious, crispy skin. When it comes to sauces and crudités, the choice is yours. And for even more deliciousness, the trick is to ask for chicken juice in your sandwich. An address that goes straight to the point and does it well.

Did you know that the first steam ravioli (dumplings) were made over 1,300 years ago? This is, among other original information, what the menu of this small restaurant teaches us. Zhen, the owner and chef of Mother's Dumplings, was inspired by her mother's recipes to make mouth-watering ravioli that melt in your mouth, at equally sweet prices. The selection is vast, in boiled, steamed or pan-fried versions. The small restaurant also offers noodle or rice dishes, stews, soups, etc.

An Italian gourmet grocery store founded by the Nicastro brothers in 1972, today's Bottega has set up shop in the ByWard Market and has been going full steam ahead ever since. They offer a wide range of high quality products, both imported and homemade. For a quick bite to eat, the shop offers several dishes to eat on site (soups, salads, pasta, pizzas, hot sandwiches), accompanied by a glass of wine or an Italian beer. Take-out sandwiches are also available and are prepared according to your tastes, from bread to toppings.

Located in Old Ottawa South, Belmont is known for its creative cuisine and house cocktails. It offers small dishes such as raw tuna, gruyere and mushroom fondue, piri-piri chicken or beef tataki, and larger dishes to share with friends called "Family Style". The weekend brunch is also very popular and for the big appetites, we recommend the "Full Belmont" which, as its name suggests, will fill you up. Also worth a visit is The Cameron, another of the group's restaurants located nearby.

Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten opened in early 2020 as part of the Esplanade Place Ville Marie revitalisation project. The 12 food counters (a real culinary world tour) and the 2 restaurants (a brasserie and a Japanese canteen) are set up around an elegant green and luminous square, under an imposing glass roof, where everyone can settle down with their glass or their plate (both are even better!). This new food fair is already a new place not to be missed for Happy Hours.

Located in the Distillery Historic District, Pure Spirits is first and foremost an oyster bar, which offers an impressive variety of oysters, depending on the availability (specials on oysters during the week, between 3 and 6 pm). But the other dishes on the menu are very good, and you won't feel any frustration when you have lunch with a yellowfin tuna poke bowl or dinner with a grilled octopus. If you are more "land" than "sea", they also offer succulent grilled meats, pasta, etc. Bonus: a large terrace to enjoy the beautiful days.

Sud Forno is part of the famous Terroni chain of Italian restaurants, which has several locations in Toronto and California. In a historic building, the space here is split in two. Downstairs, there are several "Italian-style" counters selling small dishes to nibble on or take away. In the back, a bakery offers bread and pastries. Upstairs, a superb restaurant welcomes customers who want to take their time. A beautiful address that won't break the bank!

The concept of this trendy address? To elevate the pizza to the rank of queen. Large and hearty, it's served on a pedestal, literally on a raised platter, and topped with wild mushrooms, local wildflower honey, fig compote, prosciutto, house-smoked bacon and other delights. The gourmet appetizers are also worth a visit, including the cheese and charcuterie board. Typical of the growing number of restaurants in this part of Burlington, the price is a bit high but the dining experience is worth it.

Here is an atypical address in the area to know! Despite the abundance of food in the region, Garage Pizza has managed to build a good reputation among locals and visitors. You can buy a delicious pizza for a good price, in a real garage. Try the Canadian (pepperoni, bacon and mushrooms) or the Goodfella's (cold cuts, pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms, onions and olives). There's not much room to eat in, so plan to take your pizza home.

It's almost like being in the American South, and everything contributes to this impression, from the restaurant's decor to the gourmet menu where barbecue cuisine reigns supreme. Briskets, pork ribs, pork bellies and other delicious meats are offered by the half-pound, not forgetting the traditional accompaniments (square bread, sweet pickles, pickled onions, etc.). The menu doesn't stop there, and every day there's a promotion to save on meals and/or alcohol. The perfect address for the cowboy in you!

Shortly after opening, Dandy is already a popular choice for brunch in Old Montreal. With its sleek, modern look, it appeals to a trendy clientele. The menu is convincing: ricotta pancakes, maple syrup and hazelnut butter with seasonal fruit; buttermilk fried chicken sandwich; breakfast plate with avocado toast... not forgetting the pretty pastries of the day. The dishes remain simple and gourmet, but with a touch of elegance, in the manner of a true dandy after all.

Let's face it: we don't go to Chez Chili for the setting, but for the plates, each one as good as the next (and believe us, a good part of the dishes have been tested and approved!). Special mention to the excellent eggplant with garlic, melt-in-the-mouth, to be served with white rice and sautéed tofu for example, all for the right price. The service is always very pleasant and the tea is served at the table, alongside the classic water carafe. A real good address in Chinatown!

Those familiar with the now-defunct Mezcla will recognize the touch of chef Marcel Larrea, who trained at Cordon Bleu and worked at Astrid & Gastón alongside legendary chef Gastón Acurio, both in Lima, Peru. The menu is as diverse as the bar's décor, offering ceviche, scallop and parmesan tiradito, dumplings, duck anticucho and other fusion delights. The cocktails include the Pisco Sour, reputed to be the best in town. A real treat!

The Frangié family's gourmet table, Mom's recipes are omnipresent, offering a true voyage to the heart of the flavours of Syria and Armenia, with a Montreal touch. Among the specialties, you must try the delicious mazzas, the stuffed pitas, the osmally kebab or the Aleppo poutine (fries, braised lamb, Aleppo cheese and nuts). As everything looks delicious and fragrant on the menu, you might as well have several dishes to share for your table. Special mention to the incredible wine list, most of which are natural.

A well-known hotel in Niagara Falls, the Old Stone Inn is not only about its rooms. There is also the 1904 Wine Bar + Kitchen, an ideal place for an aperitif accompanied by small gourmet dishes to share. Then there is the Flour Mill Restaurant, which offers breakfast and blunch (a contraction of brunch and lunch) as well as dinner, all inspired by bistro cuisine and world flavors. It also offers the ritual of tea on weekends and, in winter, heated domes and booths for outdoor dining.

At about $100 CDN per steak ($275 CDN for the 44-ounce Tomahawk), you'd expect to see some serious gourmet action. And you'll find it! Meat lovers will be pleased here: the cooking is perfect, prepared according to your tastes. Other dishes are on the menu, including a nice selection of fish and seafood, as evidenced by the huge seafood platter with lobster, crab legs, oysters and tutti quanti. But honestly, it would be a shame not to enjoy THE specialty of the place. We also recommend the cocktails.

Well-known café in this beautiful part of the country, occupying the premises of a beautiful period house, it is one of our best addresses in Val-David to break the fast food at a good price or to satisfy a sweet and greedy desire. In winter, it's a cozy place to come and enjoy a spicy chai, while in summer, its pretty terrace invites you to sit back and relax. The team cooks according to the seasons, with organic and local products, proposing a list of simple but very tasty dishes. Bonus: everything is home-made!

The atmosphere is exactly that of an American diner, but revisited in a rather original way: long wooden counter with stools, lamps of all kinds, mismatched chairs, bottles and preserves from another era, deer head, knick-knacks as varied as they are numerous... As for the à la carte menu, you can order several small dishes to satisfy your stomach: smoked mackerel spread, oysters according to arrival, beef tataki, marinated salmon, 12-inch hot dog (a big star on the menu) or whelks with herb butter and parmesan.

Opened in 2022 in the lobby of the recently renovated Sheraton Hotel, 43 Down is the new trendy place to have a drink and enjoy cuisine inspired by Canadian products such as Bay of Fundy salmon and Atlantic cod. Many suggest sharing the famous Tomahawk beef from an Ontario farm. In the glass, absinthe, cocktails, craft beers, sparkling wines and, above all, a superb selection of single malt scotches that will please the amateurs.

Here is an address where you will find everything you need: a very nice selection of local beers (often renewed), a menu with classic pub dishes but also more audacious ones. With its long wooden bar and large windows, this Hintonburg pub is very cozy. Come for a tasty brunch on the weekends or a night out with friends during the week. You'll be able to take the temperature of this hipsterizing neighborhood.

Northside Espresso + Kitchen is a beautiful, bright space with a definite hipster feel. It's the perfect place to enjoy a good coffee from Monogram Coffee (Alberta), a cocktail and/or some creative home-cooked food, many of which are gluten-free and/or vegetarian and made with seasonal organic produce. It's good, it's fresh and it's perfect for a healthy breakfast or lunch!

Another address of the famous Terroni Group, Spaccio West occupies a large space in the heart of one of the city's oldest factories (where Drake Commissary used to be before it closed). It's a market full of prepared foods and gourmet products, a wine store with a private import service, and a restaurant where you can enjoy homemade Italian specialties, especially the fresh pizzas and pastas that draw crowds. Another branch in the Corktown area.

A gourmet address in the Old Village of Bromont, the table of chef Anthony Mesko (former Bouillon Bilk and Groupe Europea) relies on a wild and local cuisine that draws on hunting, fishing and gathering. Thus, wild mushrooms, wild berries, artisan cheeses, fish from lakes and rivers, game and other local delicacies are found in slate. In the glass, only organic, living and natural products from Quebec, but also from the United States, Europe and South Africa (also selected by glass).

If you want to satisfy a Mexican craving, this is definitely the place to come! Established in the Leslieville neighborhood since 2016, this cute and highly colorful eatery serves the whole gamut of Mexican food: shrimp ceviche, black bean soup, street tacos, cheese empanadas, pollo relleno (stuffed chicken), chicken with mole poblano sauce, etc. The weekend brunch is in the same vein. But its greatest asset is its terrace lounge with couches, fireplace, bar and an entire wall covered with street art. However, the music is a bit intense...

One of the Financial District's hottest spots, Jump offers a decidedly urban atmosphere with a lovely New York-style bar. Chef de cuisine Matthew Cooper and his brigade concoct tasty dishes with a clear preference for fresh meats and pastas. The winning combination: North American cuisine with Italian influences. The wine cellar also has some nice surprises in store, not to mention a vast selection of whiskies, bourbons and scotches. Bonus: an interior courtyard to enjoy the sunny days.

After the huge success of Sushi Momo, Christian Ventura is taking his vegan sushi concept one step further. With Bloom, the setting is a little more upscale, the style is refined in cream tones, between stone, wood and dried flowers. The menu, still in the same spirit, is very interesting. With konjac "salmon", tofu "crab" or sweet potato tempura, the vegetal creativity is limitless. The result is elegant and, above all, well-balanced. A good address for gourmets curious about new flavors.

The chef and his team prepare exceptional cuisine. The menu offers a limited choice, but the dishes on the menu are all succulent. The wine list offers the best wines of the region. An ice wine will perfectly accompany your dessert. For our part, we were tempted by the foie gras as a starter, as well as the Atlantic black cod and the AAA beef filet as main courses. The experience was memorable, we still have fond memories of it!