The best restaurants Ontario

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

At Atomica, the pizzas are very good and hearty, prepared in the purest Italian tradition. It also offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and dishes to share, including a fine selection of cold cuts. But you come here mostly to eat a homemade pizza accompanied by a good glass of wine or a signature cocktail (more than a dozen). The service is courteous and the atmosphere hushed. A Kingston classic that won't empty your wallet!

An indispensable address for lovers of authentic Italian dishes. The map is so attractive that we recommend all the dishes! During the beautiful season, enjoy the large Terrace directly on the Rideau Canal.

The 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.

One of our best addresses for a gourmet brunch any day of the week. If you like eggs Benedict, you'll be delighted with the dozen or so variations. The house also offers sandwiches for a meal on the go, tapas for the pleasure of sharing and more substantial dishes for big appetites, for example. The place is also famous for its cocktails and its nice list of alcohols of all kinds, which we take pleasure in savoring in the lounge. A very trendy address in The Annex.

Located in the Virgil area, just outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Pie Plate is a bakery-café that offers sweet treats, delicious pies, a variety of sandwiches, 100% homemade baguettes and delicious pizzas made with fresh ingredients. During the Virgil After Dark evenings, we come here to savor one of its thin crust pizzas accompanied by a house cocktail. A nice gourmet address for a breakfast or a lunch on the go, or for an aperitif with friends on the weekend.

An excellent address for lovers of Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Its varied menu allows you to combine one or more dishes. If you are several, menus for 2, 3, 4 or 6 people will save you.

This little place is an ode to fresh seafood. Half fish shop, half restaurant, the team helps itself directly to the sales counters to fill your plate. You can choose to enjoy your meal on the spot (a few tables are available) or to do your shopping on the store side. Please note that the menu is constantly changing, depending on the season and what is available. To taste Ontario, just look at the origin of the fish on the menu. Also, check out the tasty weekend brunch.

Facing Lake Ontario, in the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, is this friendly little café. The kitchen team sources local farms and producers for a simple but tasty menu. The place mainly prepares gourmet sandwiches, as well as homemade soups and salads. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available, as well as coffees from Canadian roasters and sweet treats (pastries, muffins, cookies, etc.).

From American cuisine that is fine enough.