EUROPEA
Read moreThe reputation of Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Jérôme Ferrer is well established. L'Europea is a fine culinary art with an inventive and intuitive cuisine that takes all our senses on a journey. It's one of the best places to eat in town, and offers a taste experience to match. In the evening, let yourself be tempted by the La Grande Table menu, an epic culinary journey in 8 or 10 courses. The accompanying wine list is a hymn to happiness. A vegetarian menu is also available.
LE SAINT-AMOUR
Read moreWinner of numerous awards, the Saint-Amour offers gastronomy comparable to the great European restaurants, but for much less money. Jean-Luc Boulay, a Frenchman from the Sarthe region, offers a different, refined cuisine that follows the rhythm of the seasons. The variations of foie gras are to be discovered, as well as the Discovery menu which emphasizes the Quebec terroir in 7 courses. The selected wines are a perfect match for the quality of this great cuisine. The ecstasy continues with the desserts, homemade of course.
L'ORÉE DU BOIS
Read moreThis 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.
MAISON BOULUD
Read moreChef 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.
ONE RESTAURANT
Read moreThe restaurant ONE relies on the deserved reputation of its chef and offers a cuisine whose quality and refinement are in line with its price: high. The atmosphere follows the trend of the moment in this upscale neighborhood, with a decoration that is both design and warm. All the trends in cuisine are represented, in a high-end version. If you can afford it, we recommend the steaks, including the famous 40-ounce (2.5-pound) Tomahawk, as well as tasty side dishes such as caviar, oysters and pan-fried foie gras.
ÎLE FLOTTANTE
A benchmark in Montreal gastronomy. Subtle, well-crafted dishes that follow ...Read more
AIANA
Read moreEstablished in 2019 just a stone's throw from Parliament, Aiana is a high-flying address under the leadership of chef Raghav Chaudhary. And this is not his first try, as he has worked in renowned restaurants in San Francisco and Europe. Here, he draws inspiration from Nordic, European and West Coast cuisines, all with a distinctly Canadian twist in a "farm-to-table" spirit. For those who can afford it, the 10-course menu is a must, and it's worth the extra cost for the wine pairing.
DON ALFSONSO
Read morePerched on the 38th floor of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, this high-flying restaurant is the first and only North American address of Michelin-starred chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino. This fine Italian cuisine restaurant was awarded a Michelin star for the first ever edition in Toronto in 2022. Needless to say, the experience here is impeccable and decidedly gourmet, not to mention a breathtaking view of the city skyline , harbour and Lake Ontario. If you want to treat yourself, this is the place to come!
STOFA
Read moreNestled in a lovely house in Wellington Village, Stofa is the gourmet address of Chef Jason Sawision, who has worked at such high-profile restaurants as Atelier (Ottawa) and Canoe (Toronto), and won gold at the Canadian Culinary Championships in 2012 and 2016. Here, he offers a constantly changing five-course menu that draws from a variety of culinary traditions. Canadian products are in the spotlight, especially game, with ingredients from all over the world sprinkled in.
NOBLE
Read moreThis restaurant at the Prince of Wales Hotel serves fine French-influenced cuisine. The chef creates his cuisine based on the availability and freshness of local produce, with a menu that varies with the seasons. The Victorian style dining room will immerse you in a royal atmosphere where you will enjoy delectable dishes and let yourself be served like a king for a moment. Tea service is available upon reservation daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, as well as on certain evenings during Candlelight Tea.
RESTAURANT 20 VICTORIA
Read moreOpened by the team behind the now-defunct Brothers Food & Wine, 20 Victoria offers a gastronomic experience in an intimate setting of about 20 seats. Chef Julie Hyde is at the helm of the kitchen, highlighting regional products from Ontario and the rest of the country, which vary according to season and arrival, with a clear preference for fish and seafood. The open kitchen allows you to see the team at work, all in a chic but no-frills setting. Reservations are required.
GEORGE RESTAURANT
Read moreToronto's renowned chef Lorenzo Loseto serves up a cuisine of unprecedented richness. The dishes are delicate and the food literally melts in your mouth. The explosion of flavours reaches its peak with the five, seven or ten course gourmet menu (vegetarian versions also available), which can be enhanced with a wine pairing for an experience that lives up to the reputation of the establishment. We have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant for a truly memorable dining experience.
THE CHARLES HOTEL | HOBNOB RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Read moreThe 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!
ALO
Read moreA member of Relais & Châteaux and awarded a Michelin star, the table of Ontario chef Patrick Kriss will delight the most gourmet among you. Among other things, he trained with starred chef Daniel Boulud in New York and in France with Régis Marcon and Troisgros. The cuisine is impeccable French gastronomy based on regional products. No à la carte menu, here you get the total gourmet experience with a tasting menu that is constantly renewed. Other establishments to discover: Alobar Yorkville and Aloette.
CAFÉ BOULUD
Read moreIn the lobby, the women are dressed in fur and the doormen stand straight in front of the huge one. Inside the restaurant, it's like being in Mad Men. No doubt about it, you are in one of the most chic restaurants in Toronto. You can have lunch here without breaking the bank, and some of the brunch dishes are also affordable, so why deprive yourself? Come and enjoy a little luxury. This is the place to be. For an aperitif, we suggest the d|Bar next door, which is also run by Chef Boulud.
RESTAURANT LE MITOYEN
Read moreLocated in the heart of Vieux-Sainte-Dorothée, Le Mitoyen welcomes guests to the elegant décor and warm ambience of the salons of its magnificent ancestral home. Renowned chef Richard Bastien concocts refined dishes featuring Northern shrimp, Lower Laurentian piglet, Kamouraska lamb and Quebec cheeses. The impressive wine list, featuring many privately imported vintages, is sure to delight wine lovers. A great table that knows how to remain humble.
VICES VERSA
Read moreWhen two chef-owners compete to bring us such fine, upscale cuisine, we can't help but appreciate it. Each has his own stove, and tradition be damned! On the menu: foie gras au torchon and duck breast from Ferme Basque in Saint-Urbain, scallops from the Magdalen Islands, Arctic char filet from Les Éboulements... In short, Quebec on your plate! Your gourmet mission: choose two dishes, regardless of the chef (you won't offend the other, don't worry). One of Charlevoix's finest restaurants.
TOQUÉ !
Read moreQuebec gastronomy at its best. Normand Laprise, Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, is at the helm of this establishment, ensuring that its reputation remains impeccable. The menu is incredibly rigorous, showcasing fresh, refined market cuisine. There's no pretense: dishes are crafted like works of art and combined with a breathtaking wine list created by one of the country's top sommeliers. Everything here is over the top! Advance reservations are recommended.
PERCH
Read moreRanked as one of enRoute's 2022 Best New Canadian Restaurants finalists, Perch is in a league of its own. Not only is it a high-flying dining experience without the attitude that usually goes with it, but it also relies on ethical and sustainable practices to showcase Canada's tasty gourmet products and avoid food waste. The open kitchen allows you to see Chef Justin Champagne and his brigade at work. A great experience!
EDULIS
Read moreOne would rather think that one has stepped into a small neighborhood bistro. However, this gourmet address, opened by the couple Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth, thinks big. The menus are constantly changing, depending on the season and what's available, and are always offered in a fixed price formula. During truffle season, needless to say, the menu is worth its weight in gold. And everything is prepared on the spot, using products from the region or elsewhere in the country. Good deal: bottles at half price on Sunday lunch.