The best restaurants Québec

One of the trendiest addresses on the Grande Allée, the ambiance and decor already set the tone: raw materials, industrial chic, Edison light bulb ceiling, suspended staircases... all on five levels. L'Atelier is renowned for its excellent cocktails, skilfully assembled by its team of mixologists, and its tasty selection of tapas, tartars and burgers. The trendy and relaxed atmosphere that reigns makes you want to establish your HQ there. We come back without hesitation, for a meal or an aperitif, without forgetting an exceptional terrace to enjoy the summer.

Open since spring 2019, this restaurant is part of the family that unites Bello Ristorante and La Bûche. What sets it apart: an entirely vegan menu that is inspired by the flavors of the world. You can enjoy dumplings, Thai soup, beet tartar, mushroom risotto or an impossible burger. At the helm in the kitchen is chef Anne-Marie Grenier, who was at the helm of the now defunct Veganville. Mention should be made of the décor, which is both industrial and plant-based, and of the large mural that adorns one of the walls.

Elegant and chic, without stripping your wallet, here is an address to remember. The menu is inspired by the roots of the delicious Italian cuisine that the chef and his team lovingly concoct. Fresh pasta is homemade, local meat is carefully selected from local producers, and risottos - the great specialty - are simply divine. Tartars and oven-baked pizzas are also popular. On sunny days, the terrace is the perfect place for an aperitif or a romantic meal. Buon appetito!

L'Épicurien prepares its great house specialty in a beautiful, airy space: Breton-style crêpes and galettes, with sweet and savoury versions as varied as they are delicious. It also prepares viennoiseries and pastries to the highest standards (croissants and pains au chocolat deserve a special mention), not to mention delicious home-cooked dishes, including fresh pasta made on the premises. Every day, L'Épicurien offers a brunch menu including American and healthy breakfasts, eggs Benedict and tutti quanti.

Winner 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.

For the past 10 years, they've been preparing tasty pizzas in the traditional way. It doesn't get much more authentic than this: the two partners behind this gourmet address are duly certified by the Associazione Pizzaioli Napoletani and have even imported a wood-fired 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 - with a special mention for the burrata - salads for freshness, and homemade desserts on the sweet side. A fine selection of natural wines.

Le Pied Bleu is a charcuterie and bouchon Québécois inspired by Lyon. We recommend "le tour de tripes", a 14-course sharing menu, and the tasty homemade cheeses. A playful and convivial cuisine, the slate features offal, meat and fish, not forgetting the famous boudin, worthy of an AOC, which has won five medals in Mortagne-au-Perche, France. Also well worth a visit are the bar's home-made charcuterie (to take away or enjoy on the premises), and its "cabanes d'automne" (autumn cabins), which are being set up in various locations across Quebec.

For many, Le Billig would serve the best buckwheat and wheat pancakes in town. It is even possible to make your own cake by combining the ingredients of your choice. Cider bowls, morning brunch and bistro dishes are also on offer. Also take a look at the Billig Sports Troquet, which broadcasts European soccer and sports matches, hockey, etc. This part remains open until midnight every night.

An atmosphere verging on the lounge, a refined steakhouse version. Meats are tenderized using a natural process and grilled over maple charcoal: Boston cut, prime rib, dry-aged rib steak... In short, truly delicious grilled meats. What's more, the setting at Gare du Palais has a bucolic je-ne-sais-quoi that adds to the allure. Smart plan: their butcher's shop, located on site and in Lebourgneuf, offers cuts of meat, ready-made meals, side dishes, sauces, spices and other delights to take away.

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 member of the Restos Plaisirs group (Cochon Dingue, Café du Monde, Lapin Sauté, Madame Chose, etc.), the hotel's revolving bistro-bar offers a veritable spectacle with a 360-degree view of the river, the mountains, the Plains of Abraham and all of Quebec City's tourist attractions. It features a dining area with an open kitchen and a bar with a lounge profile, with a contemporary decor by LemayMichaud. In the kitchen, the chef and his team concoct a seasonal menu where regional Quebec products are in the spotlight.

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