The best restaurants Canada

Here, customers eat in total darkness in order to experience what all blind people experience on a daily basis, just like the waiters who will take care of you during your meal. Beyond the innovative and socially responsible concept, the food is also there. The good food tastes even more intense; isn't it said that the loss of one sense exacerbates the others? Dishes, textures and smells come together in interesting combinations. Those who want to take the experience further can choose the surprise menu.

At any time of day or night, people come here to enjoy one of the 30 types of poutine on the menu. More than just fries, cheese and gravy, here creativity yields sometimes surprising results, like the Savoyarde with bacon, onions, Swiss cheese and sour cream. There's also a selection of sandwiches, club sandwiches, burgers and other small dishes to accompany a microbrewery beer. There's also a good choice of hearty breakfasts at ridiculously low prices. A must in the metropolis!

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.

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.

Known and recognized for the unique taste of its smoked meat, a pastrami specially prepared in the traditional way with a blend of spices and herbs, Schwartz's has been bringing the atmosphere of The Main to its customers since 1928, with its long line. The smoked meat is served in lean, semi-lean or not lean at all. Such an institution in Montreal that a musical comedy dedicated to its history was even created. For the record, Celine Dion and her late husband René Angélil are part of the conglomerate that bought the restaurant in 2012.

The owners of the place defend tooth and nail the Quebec products. The cod tongues with sea urchin butter, for example, are one of the specialties of the house, not to mention the lobster, which is a must-try in season. The Symphonie de la mer plate for two is generous and delicious. In addition to the seafood and fish that are the mainstay, the restaurant also prepares grilled meats, not to mention the maple wood-fired pizzas. An address not to be missed!

The 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.

Charming café occupying the premises of the former presbytery of the village. On the menu, creative dishes with an organic-fair trade trend and a strong emphasis on regional products. The plates are frankly gourmet and a glass roof allows you to enjoy everything with a superb view of the St. Lawrence. More than a café-bistro, you will find beautiful small rooms on the first floor, all equipped with a private bathroom. The place is worth a visit, for a meal or a night. Don't leave the premises without asking for the guests' song!

Now that's generous cooking! Martin Picard doesn't skimp on the fresh produce and accompaniments that feed his man. It's a place where gourmets come to feast in good company and good spirits. The simmered dishes and "happy" cochonnailles will make you forget all about vegetarianism, not to mention the famous poutine with foie gras. We won't go on a diet, but what a delight! For the ultimate dining experience, we recommend the cabanes located in Mirabel, in the beautiful Laurentian region.

This is a restaurant with a noble mission: volunteers join the staff so that the profits from the sale of meals are donated to charity. But what about the menu? Concocted from seasonal products, it is a creative cuisine, flavored with the aromas of the world, that the kitchen team proposes. Events are regularly organized, from yoga workshops to piano concerts and summer camps for children. Finally much more than a restaurant...

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.

More than a simple sugar shack, it is a true Quebec heritage site: the place, an authentic traditional maple grove, invites you to come and enjoy a sugar time feast with folkloric animation, all year long. To discover: their restaurant, La bête Sauvage, offering a menu based on wild meats from Quebec. Several activities are offered such as a guided tour of the sugar shack and the bakery (upon request), horse-drawn sleigh or cart rides, etc. To see: the superb terrace in the forest in summer.

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.

The menu itself does not fail to make sense: hot goat, caramelized onions, lamb or smoked salmon…

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.