The best bistros and brasseries Canada

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!

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.

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 highly recommended and critically acclaimed restaurant. On the menu: oysters, fresh fish, game and Quebec cheeses, not to mention the succulent homemade desserts, of course. As a bonus, the courteous and efficient service adds to the good reputation of the place. Another good address is just a few steps away: the team runs a refreshment bar in the adjacent Le Cendrillon, which offers, among other things, appetizers to share, an oyster bar, local wine products and beers from Quebec microbreweries

Café Krieghoff is a small café that can be enjoyed both in winter and summer. A true institution well established since 1977, you can buy homemade coffee, have brunch, lunch and dinner. Krieghoff's specialties include warm duck confit salad, steak frites with pepper sauce, homemade poutine with duck effiloché, fried squid and organic Toulouse sausage. In the winter, it is the call of hot chocolate or a homemade dessert that will get the better of you, and in the summer, it is the salad on the terrace that is essential.

Olivia Lévêque has taken up the torch from her parents and offers a tempting card. You can enjoy good small dishes such as braised lamb shank, a large plate of fish bouillabaisse-style or crispy sweetbread. The house has been specializing in offal for over 40 years. On the sweet side, the choice will be difficult: Chartreuse iced nougat on raspberry coulis, crème brûlée with the flavour of the moment, chocolate temptation and its tarragon parfait... Bonus: all the breads are homemade.

A beautiful brasserie, classic, and famous since its opening in 1931. It is said that today the stars of the world of arts and sports like to get there to nibble a piece. Around a marble table, under the fan blades and in the characteristic hubbub of bistros, it is nice to look at business lunches, friends and lovers. In winter, you'll be advised of the hot onion soup that is right! In summer, chicken liver salad, tasted on the terrace, is very valuable. The specialties of the house are suitable for all seasons: beef tartar, calf liver, boudin to apples. The service is very effective.

A hip and popular restaurant specializing in bistro-style cuisine. Chef David Janelle, a native of the region, likes to juggle flavors and quality products: bison gravlax from Ferme Junique au sapin, sweetbread walnut puff pastry with Hydromel du Fjord, roast duck breast from Québec, blueberry tart from Lac-Saint-Jean, etc. The menu is rounded out by an excellent wine list. An excellent wine list completes the picture. An address not to be missed, where the emphasis is on regional products (the restaurant is a member of the Ambassadeur Zone Boréale network).

An excellent address where regional products take pride of place. Located just a few steps from the "sea", and with additional space on the^2nd floor, it's the ideal place to enjoy platters of cheese, charcuterie, smoked fish and side dishes, which you assemble yourself. It also serves as a gourmet grocery store, offering cheeses, sausages, baguettes, coffees, wines and more. When it comes to hops, you'll find nothing but "home-grown" products. Fine Quebec spirits, wines and cocktails are also on the menu.

The restaurant Les Sales Gosses is the offspring of Patrick Simon and Jeff Pettigrew. The two co-owners have acquired solid experience in several establishments in the Quebec City and Montreal area, one in the kitchen and the other as a sommelier. We offer you here a refined and tasty cuisine, influenced by France and Italy, with a good supply of seasonal and Quebec products. In the dining room, black and white dominate in a refined atmosphere, and we particularly like the large bar where it is nice to lean back, a glass of wine in hand

A relaxed, lively neighborhood bistro, with a cheerful atmosphere. It offers a varied menu featuring the great classics of bistro cuisine: garlic snails, pan-fried foie gras, bavette de cheval (very popular), steak-frites, homemade ribs, fish & chips, tartares (salmon, beef)... There's also a fine selection of pastas and pizzas, and several other gourmet specialties, such as poutine with duck confit and calvados sauce, a delight. Special mention for the well-stocked wine list.

How would you describe this inviting, multi-faceted place? First, it's a friendly little eatery with a tasty menu that focuses on local products (young Island beef tartare, sea bass burger, Pied-de-Vent cheese poutine, Les Trésors du Large oysters, Island beer ribs, etc.). Then there's a bistro where you can enjoy a drink with friends, with a menu of craft beers including, of course, those from À l'Abri de la Tempête. Finally, you can also sleep in one of the six rooms on the^2nd floor.

Brasserie Bernard, an essential institution in the chic and vibrant Outremont district, is brilliantly run by the Holder brothers, a reference in the city. This elegant brasserie transports us into the atmosphere and flavours of Europe. The great classics are on the slate and the menu makes room for local Quebec products, notably the Quebec cheese plate. A wide selection of wines and spirits is offered. The summer terrace adds to the many pleasures of this choice establishment.

Welcome to the table of renowned chef David Adjey, in his new location in Little Portugal. As the name suggests, French cuisine is in the spotlight here, including bistro classics such as oysters, beef tartar, snails with cream and Armagnac, a cheese and charcuterie board, bouillabaisse marseillaise and the famous steak and French fries. The desserts are in the same line, going from the crème brûlée to the tarte Tatin. In short, you will not be disoriented, all in an atmosphere that smells good home.

Paris Paris holds its reputation as a wine bar. As soon as you step in, you can't miss the displays of bottles prominently placed behind the bar. That said, to accompany your glass of wine, you need some specialties to nibble on. Not surprisingly, there is a nice selection of cheeses (many imported from Europe) and homemade charcuterie. Oysters are also on the menu, as well as beef tartar, dry-aged beef sirloin and lobster spaghetti. To be discovered!

Right in the heart of Old Montmagny, this beautiful stone inn, dating back to 1847, offers bistro dishes, tartars and poke bowls as varied as they are imaginative, gourmet burgers and poutines, classics on the grill, seafood, cheese and charcuterie plates, and more. The menu's composition is a veritable hymn to flavors and the pursuit of quality, with a touch of international inspiration. The accompanying wine list is highly elaborate and will appeal to all tastes. A great place to treat yourself.

Here is a brasserie with crazy charm, with its wood-covered walls, all in relief, where blackboards display the menus, and where modern meets rustic. Les Enfants Terribles is a famous name in the Montreal area. If all its addresses are not the same, the one in Outremont still has a certain charm. You can, for example, enjoy the spectacle of life in Outremont behind the large bay windows, while tasting a knife cut beef tartare with parmesan crumble and basil oil. A well-known address.

This restaurant is by far our best gourmet address in the area. On the menu, bistro-style cuisine with a Québécois and maritime accent: seafood chowder, beef cheek poutine, honey pecan-crusted cod, braised venison stew... For two, we recommend the surf & turf plate, featuring filet mignon and lobster tail. In addition to its tasty dishes, the restaurant's reputation is built on its magnificent terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River, with lounges for relaxing on sunny days.

A little gem of a bistro, located directly on the banks of the Richelieu in Old Beloeil. A pretty blue and yellow period house - hence the name of the place - with a two-story dining room and a large terrace that is absolutely magnificent and ultra cozy, all with a view of Mont Saint-Hilaire. On the menu, a French bistro style cuisine including all the essentials. Mention should be made of their wine cellar, which contains more than 700 privately imported bottles. Good plan for the less affluent: a lunch menu at low prices.