The best restaurants Quebec

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.

Located in the former Wesleyan church, Le Sacristain sandwich shop offers healthy meals with a touch of Mediterranean inspiration: soups, salads, grilled sandwiches, quiches and homemade desserts. Lunch packages including a glass of wine are very cheap. The owners of the premises attach great importance to the quality of the products offered, but also to the decoration of their small restaurant. The style of the old place of worship is well preserved, thanks in particular to the magnificent restored stained glass windows hung from the ceiling.

Under new owners since 2021 and housed in a beautiful old-fashioned house in the heart of the village, this café-bistro is a true Tadoussac institution. Our suggestions: croque-matin or crepe with mushrooms and brie cheese in the morning; Nordic shrimp baguette or vegan poutine at lunchtime; roasted Arctic char fillet, seafood risotto or vegan gnocchi in the evening. Top it all off with one of our homemade desserts (try the Affogato or pastries), accompanied by an organic, fair-trade coffee.

If the little rue Sault-au-Matelot seduced you, l'Échaudé will amplify your affection. An establishment that plays in the big league, thanks to its elaborate, tasty cuisine and a wine list dictated by love. The menu features top-quality products, delicately chosen and pampered by the accompaniments: sweetbreads with foie gras, cherry and cocoa, duck leg confit with potato cake and cipollini onion, or blood sausage and scallops with chanterelles, plum and pancetta. All served with kindness and professionalism.

Concrete ambiance and wall art in this trendy (Mile End obliges) version of the brunch diner. You can enjoy a hot or cold homemade beverage, and of course excellent breakfasts "à la montréalaise": waffles, French toast, sandwiches, egg specialties (which gives the place its name), and of course the famous morning poutine. The portions are as generous as the noise level is high, for those who don't have the chance to eat outside. People come from far and wide: you will have to be patient at the entrance. A delight that must be earned!

Mireille and Jean-Sébastien's little restaurant is considered one of the best in Tadoussac, if not in the region. Local products are very popular, especially those from the North Shore, and everything is prepared with precision and creativity. The team works with many producers to supply themselves with northern fruits, wild mushrooms, sea or land products, etc. A beautiful gourmet address, sometimes accompanied by musicians. To discover: the book Le Festin de Mathilde dedicated to the North Shore, its magic and its products.

A proud representative of Algeria, for 27 years in Montreal. The specialty of the site, the couscous, has been proven for a long time and is enjoying all the delicious and melting meats in the Maghreb. Lamb, rabbit, chicken and merguez are all invitations to travel to the country where food is an art of living alone.

Fondues of land, game, seafood, cheese and chocolates, all served in a sober and elegant decor.

Sagamité has finally risen from the ashes, still at the same address but in a revamped venue that resolutely honours the First Nations. The interior design, the artifacts, the huge totem poles... it's all worth the detour! On the plate, specialties include Sagamité soup, friand de gibier, Yatista dinner (a choice of 4-course gibbet) and deer and elk medallions. Coming in 2024: the opening of a pub and microbrewery in an adjacent building.

A family business known for its retail sales of fresh, frozen, salted and smoked fish and seafood (free ice and packaging for travellers), as well as its range of homemade products, including the delicious fish soup. Another asset: a dining room with a terrace annexed to the fishmonger's shop, which has been a great success. The quality of the seafood dishes and their freshness mean that the restaurant is packed every evening. The fisherman's plate is a must try! A classic for over 30 years. Reservation recommended.

Small, friendly and unpretentious, in the image of the Tolkien character, this bistro is a gem. Large bay windows and stone walls, combined with contemporary decor, give the place a very cool look. The menu changes with the seasons: gourmet starters (fish rillettes, beef tataki, etc.), bistro dishes with local flavors (pork chop from Boucherie Turlo, boudin from grandma Thérèse, etc.), decadent desserts... Breakfasts are also well worth the detour.

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).

We jump with pleasure for this restaurant whose country decor is heart-warming. Generous and comforting dishes, reflecting Quebec's terroir: applewood smoked duck breast, shredded rabbit poutine, cassoulets like Lapin Sauté, a discovery plate of the terroir (applewood smoked duck breast, salmon gravlax, rabbit rillettes, country pâté, Quebec cheese, roasted garlic and vegetable marinade)... And with such a name, the chef could not miss the cooking of rabbit in all its declinations.

Flavors, elegance and cheerful chatter are the order of the day. This renowned restaurant serves excellent cuisine, like these bites of salmon and beef tartare. It's so good, it makes you want more! Delicious rack of lamb with gratin savoyard and French peas, or lovely pan-fried milk-fed veal chop with morel mushroom sauce and rattes in duck fat. A fine wine list and successful desserts show that here, attention to detail is paramount. A message received by Montreal's relaxed, bourgeois clientele, and we understand!

This is the table of Italian chef Stefano Faita, well known for his gourmet books and television shows. In the kitchen, his partner, chef and pastry chef Michele Forgione, revisits Italian cuisine and presents his great classics. On the program, succulent antipasti such as mozzarella di bufala or homemade cold cuts. In resistance, the porchetta, the rib of beef, the pasta... The wine list honors the products of the different regions of Italy, from Lombardy to Tuscany, through Sicily.

The customs and values of the Huron-Wendat people are brought to the plate. Celebrating the abundance of nature, La Traite is an ode to the riches of the boreal forest, the land, hunting and fishing. Each menu is exclusive and advocates harmony with nature, authenticity, as well as the décor and the experience itself. Fish and game are smoked on site and the kitchen focuses on local and organic products. A table that respects its history and traditions. Mention should be made of the selection of local wines.

Meals prepared to order and which change every day. In the beautiful season, the very popular terrace allows you to enjoy the sun.

The Cosmos is good, not expensive and relaxed with an original decoration. The staff serves the huge, truly delicious salads, grills, burgers, pizzas etc.

Located on the shores of Lake des Sables, Restaurant At Girard offers fine regional cuisine as well as a choice of game, fish and seafood. Delicious breakfasts are served on Sunday morning.

Imagine being able to find yourself in a New France era inn where conviviality, good food and good beer reign supreme. This is the very concept of the Microbrasserie Nouvelle-France's restaurant. You will enjoy a regional cuisine served in a friendly atmosphere, without forgetting the house beers, many of which are gluten-free. Another place to discover: its agrotourism site, the Ferme Nouvelle-France, located in Sainte-Angèle-de-Prémont.

Menu for two and available host tables. The gourmet pleasures restaurant lets you choose from fondues, conveyors, grilled meats, game meats, and European cuisine. A nice selection of wines and heated terrace.

The term cooks, especially employed in Europe, means small coffee or small drinks. In the Bas-Saint-Laurent you can find this intimate and warm atmosphere in this small bistro. Steaks, Thai stir-fries, oak, pizzas… all crowned with Porto and cheese, a fruity waffle or a yellow café, the menu puts us in the mouth. On the hop side, the choice extends to over 150 beers! To be tasted during the specials of "super 4 to 7" and why not, with their delicious moulds to will. They also serve tasty breakfasts every day until, on weekends.

A veritable gourmet institution for the past 15 years, Restaurant Auguste offers rustic, meticulously-crafted cuisine showcasing tasty Eastern Townships products. The restaurant's classics include the famous inverted poutine, homemade black pudding, risotto dishes, duck in all its forms, and pudding chômeur à l'érable et glace Coaticook, all of which follow the rhythm of the seasons and new arrivals. The clientele is made up of many regulars, which bodes well for the future.

Le Saint-Pub belongs to MicroBrasserie Charlevoix. On the menu, regional cuisine featuring local products from the Route des Saveurs de Charlevoix, as well as several beer recipes, dishes from their smokehouse (smoked meat, ribs, BBQ half-chicken) and absolutely delicious poutines and gourmet burgers. Unsurprisingly, they also offer a fine selection of quality house beers, some of which are exclusive to the resto-pub. A place to discover for a good meal in the country setting of this magnificent region.

The pub at the Saint Saint-Arnould allows you to explore the variety of locally brewed beers in addition to offering an excellent menu for energy. Its pub-pub offers pizza with beer unleavened, burgers, gueules, but also host tables (Thursday to Sunday) and many dishes cooked with homemade beer. Hop hop, try black gold, one stout with marked flavours of coffee, or the Bishop, an aromatized brunette with honey.

The Verdun district is not well known to tourists, but it has many surprises in store, like the Italian restaurant Rita, named after the owners' grandmothers. This modern bistro offers a warm and family atmosphere where it is very pleasant to share a classic and very tasty Italian cuisine. Favoring fresh and local products, the chef Joseph, of Sicilian origin, proposes a constantly evolving menu that smells good the sun and the dolce vita. Terrace in summer and a nice selection of Italian wines.

The fine team at Les Affamés is constantly renewing its menu, offering dishes with local flavors based on seasonal ingredients. The cuisine is inspired by the traditions of the world, with dishes such as halibut steak with Israeli couscous with sweet peas and lemon confit, or mussel and chorizo gnocchi with broccoli, tomato confit sauce and shavings of Grana Padano cheese. And let's not forget the famous Ferme Fournier burger, a star dish at Les Affamés. A fine selection of desserts too.

Set up in the premises of the now-defunct Cafetier, café-dînette-buvette Mollies - named after co-owner Molly Superfine-Rivera - is diner-style, but with a local twist. Local producers contribute to the tasty menu, which offers breakfasts until 4pm and lunches from 11am. To accompany the gourmet side, specialty coffees, fresh juices and smoothies appear on the slate, alongside stronger elixirs such as mimosa, amermelade spritz or natural wines. An address like no other!

Located on the historic site of La Grave, this café-bistro occupies the premises of a former Magdalen general store. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you will discover a most delicious menu: island veal burger with onion confit, salted cod cakes, clam chowder in bread, seafood "pot-en-pot", sea bass poutine and Pied-de-Vent cheese... For the little ones, a selection of sandwiches and snacks is available. Bonus: great cultural and musical programming. This mythical address is worth a visit!

After Lisbon, Miami, New York, Boston and Chicago, it's Montreal's turn to host this gastronomic and cultural market. Over fifteen chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists have been hand-picked to occupy this immense gourmet space. There's also a cooking school, four bars (sodas, beers, cocktails, wines), a boutique and cultural and artistic spaces. On-site offerings include: Le Red Tiger( Vietnamesestreet-food ), Paul Toussaint (West Indian cuisine), Bossa (gourmet sandwiches)... Our mouths are watering!

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.

Located in the former Sainte-Thérèse church, the premises, with their industrial and fragmented design, are sure to seduce from the outset. Then comes the menu displaying decadent and indecent dishes, which must be pronounced the famous "OMG". Succulent grilled meats, international flavours and burgers are worth a visit and are prepared with local beef aged for 30 days. The originality is there and for lovers of decadence, we recommend one of the dishes "signed OMG". Several bars, large terrace with bar and underfloor heating, fireplaces.

You will find the spirit of the Magdalen Islands in this corner of paradise led by the Painchaud family. The staff were very friendly and helpful. In the summer, the family installs a terrace in the back that it embellishes with a miniature sailboat, lobster traps, fishing nets and the Acadian flag. In mid-August, there is a celebration of the region until the early morning. A good old place, as we love them, with an open kitchen where we prepare, according to tradition, the most delicious lobsters in the world, cooked with steam and sea salt. The fruit pot of seafood, cod cakes, and seal (very rich in iron) prepared in burger, sausage or lasagna is refined. For the undecided, the «Tour des Îles» tasting base brings together all the specialties in small quantities. An address not to miss!

Sweet or savoury, pancakes are always welcome at any time of the day in this small local area, housed in the Château Frontenac. Attablé around cute small tables, you can take a well-deserved break, especially after having walked all day in Old Quebec. Our suggestion: Around 16 h, the chocolate crepe, a delight. Of course, the selection of traditional fondue, the delicious chestnuts and gargantuan breakfasts are also to be discovered.

Dyan Solomon and Eric Girard, co-owners of the famous Olive+Gourmando, opened Foxy in 2015. Unlike its big sister, which works morning and noon, Foxy is more of a night spot, offering charcoal and wood-fired cooking with a homemade philosophy. Meat and seafood products are very popular, not forgetting starters such as homemade feta cheese or the famous flatbread. The decor is muted and subdued, "halfway between a hunting lodge and a speakeasy " as Ariane Krol of La Presse aptly put it.

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

It's like being in a loft: friendly atmosphere (small tables for two or large wooden tables to share), very high ceilings, light colors. The brunch served all week is a must. And there's plenty to choose from, including the more traditional "Canton", "Lac Brome" with duck confit, eggs Benedict with orange sauce, spinach and potatoes, and even the red fruit pancakes. At lunchtime, several à la carte dishes are also available. An ideal place to take a break during the day. Everything is simply delicious!

One of Montreal's busiest bakery-cafés. At the entrance, a counter sells an assortment of pastries, cookies, muffins and other treats, not to mention coffee to go. At the back, the breakfast, sandwich, salad and other gourmet counters prepare delicious diet meals, most of them made with organic ingredients. The choice of dishes varies regularly, and their quality and originality never disappoint. A delicious coffee is the perfect end to a good meal. Beware, the place is packed at lunchtime.

A well-known address, as it is one of the few establishments open all year round. The motel restaurant prepares a good family cuisine with seafood specialities (try the fisherman's plate), pasta, grills, pizzas and tutti quanti. In addition to the à la carte dishes, a daily menu is offered for lunch and a table d'hôte in the evening. For those who wake up late, no problem, breakfast brunch is available all day long!

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.

Restaurant specializing in grilled meats and seafood flavored with Terroir Boréal. The salmon and duck breast smoked on site are succulent, not to mention the delicious fresh pasta and homemade sauces. We recommend the friendly plate of homemade products with, among others, smoked and dried salmon, maple smoked salmon, marinated and smoked duck breast, foie gras mousse with boreal flavours, marinated turbot, onion confit and regional cheeses. The smoked products and those of the house brand (Terroir Boréal) are sold on site.

This magnificent 1901 house offers an unforgettable experience of relaxation, refinement and gastronomy. Chef Truchon's table is a hymn to flavors and local products. Specialties include tartares, foie gras from Ferme Basque, black pudding, Charlevoix lamb, fish and local cheeses. The wine list is the perfect complement to this culinary adventure. Also worth discovering: the cozy accommodations of his inn and his new lounge restaurant and tapas bar next door, L'Île Mystérieuse.

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.

Fine pizzas, cooked to perfection since 1948! Families and groups of friends flock here, but the wait is well worth it, whether it's for a pizza with well-chosen ingredients, pasta (ravioli, cannelloni, gnocchi, etc.) or a plate of antipasti. The setting is very simple and the atmosphere very lively. Conquered guests can go and have a look at their gourmet shop, Miss Napoletana (across the street), and stock up on good homemade or imported products: pasta, sauces, frozen pizzas, oils, coffee and much more.

Now located directly at the foot of the Mont Blanc ski resort, La Tablée des Pionniers has lost none of its original vocation. It's a reinvented sugar shack, with a gastronomic touch and an abundance of regional products, all in the form of dishes to share, accompanied by a fine selection of local spirits. Reservations are required to secure a place in this gourmet haven. A must-see sugar shack, perfect to round off a great day on the slopes!