Old Montréal
Named after the owners’ two cats, this bakery-cafe is legendary in town for its hot panini, generous salads and flaky baked goods. Excellent choices…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Montréal
Hidden on a quiet downtown lane, Café Parvis is set with oversized windows, hanging plants, old wooden floorboards and vintage fixtures. Once part of the…
Montréal
Set in the heart of working-class St-Henri, Tuck Shop could have been plucked from London or New York if it weren’t for its distinctly local menu, a…
Québec City
At this tiny wine bistro with just eight tables and seating at the bar, enlightened French classics like breaded calf's brains, bone marrow and brandade…
Québec City
Naturally, lapin (rabbit) plays a starring role at this cozy, rustic restaurant just south of the funicular's lower terminus, in such dishes as rabbit…
Old Montréal
Small, cozy Barroco has stone walls, flickering candles and beautifully presented plates of roast guinea fowl, paella, braised short ribs and grilled fish…
Montréal
Currently the bagel favorite of Montréal (or is it Fairmount?), St-Viateur Bagel was set up in 1957 and has a reputation stretching across Canada and…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
At this upmarket place by the riverfront, chef José Pierre Durand’s inspired, often daring, blend of French, Québécois and international influences…
The Laurentians
For top-notch traditional Québécois cuisine in rustic country surroundings, don't miss this seasonal roadside eatery between Mont-Tremblant and Ste-Agathe…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
Pizza, objectively, is awesome. The Québec obsession with terroir ingredients is also awesome. When these two culinary concepts collide, you get La…
Baie St Paul
This pleasant surprise (Alsatian in Charlevoix?) serves all our favorites from eastern France: flammekueche (Alsatian 'pizza'), tartiflette (potatoes…
Ste-Adèle
This stylish bistro opposite Lac Rond is the place to come if you want serious French dishes: goose liver, bone marrow, blood pudding, carbonnade …
Montréal
L’Express has all the hallmarks of a Parisian bistro – black-and-white checkered floor, art-deco globe lights, papered tables and mirrored walls. High-end…
Îles de la Madeleine
Bright red with yellow shutters, Lost Steps is hard to miss. The exotic decor continues inside, with curvy mirrors, local artwork, Moroccan-style lamps…
Eastern Townships
For a delightful night out, head to this charming farmhouse inn. The restaurant's four- to five-course dinners make abundant use of local ingredients,…
The Laurentians
For the ultimate Québécois dining experience, head for this rustic cabin a couple of kilometers south of the village. In place since 1945, it's every…
Îles de la Madeleine
Owners Isabelle and François host a nightly souper-spectacle (dinner concert) at their much-loved restaurant in La Grave, featuring musicians from the…
Québec
The hippest cafe around serves great-value daily specials to a ska/indie/name-your-cool-music-genre-here soundtrack. It's the best place in town to meet…
Québec City
At this Frontenac-based wine-and-cheese bar you can either select some cheeses yourself or let the staff take you down a wine-and-cheese rabbit hole that…
Québec
This hip hangout with complimentary wi-fi offers Guatemalan and Ethiopian coffees and light bites from sandwiches to bagels to banana bread.
Montréal
With its friendly staff, warm-yet-chic ambience and a charming back patio, Veuve Chalet makes you feel welcomed. The menu ranges across oysters and…
Montréal
One of Montréal’s most respected restaurants features extravagant pork, duck and steak dishes, along with its signature foie gras plates. Irreverent,…
Québec City
One of Québec City's top-end darlings, Le St-Amour has earned a loyal following for its beautifully prepared grills and seafood, and luxurious surrounds…
Montréal
Amid red walls, hanging lamps and mismatched thrift-store furnishings, this lively and Malaysia-chic bar-bistro serves some of the best 'street food' in…
Québec City
Book ahead for this quirky local favorite with only eight tables. Dressed in T-shirts and baseball caps, bantering relaxedly with one another as they cook…
Montréal
There's much buzz surrounding this polished Italian eatery – largely owing to the heavy-hitting foodies behind it: best-selling cookbook author Stefano…
Old Montréal
The buzz surrounding Garde-Manger has barely let up since its opening back in 2006. This small, candlelit restaurant attracts a mix of local scenesters…
Québec City
This Paris-style bistro is the only restaurant in town directly on the St Lawrence River, although actually getting a table with a view can sometimes be a…
Old Montréal
Hidden down a narrow lane of Chinatown, Orange Rouge has a quaint, low-lit interior that's rather nondescript save for the bright open kitchen at one end…
Montréal
Le Filet presents masterfully crafted fish and seafood with Japanese touches in a low-lit setting facing Parc Jeanne-Mance. Small plates are meant for…
Montréal
Unique Syrian-inspired cuisine just a few minutes from Mile End and Little Italy, Damas is consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in the city. A…
Montréal
The folks behind Joe Beef continue the hit parade with this delightful wine bar and small-plate eatery next door to Liverpool House – another Joe Beef…
Montréal
Moishes feels a bit like a social club, although guests from all backgrounds come to consume its legendary grilled meats and seafood. Closely set tables…
Montréal
Liverpool House sets the standard so many Québec restaurants are racing for: an ambience that feels laid-back, like a friend's dinner party, where the…
Québec City
Luc Ste-Croix, former student of French master chef Paul Bocuse, brings his passion for Italian cuisine to this stylish and very welcoming eatery near…
Québec City
Tucked into a gourmet grocery-deli on chichi Ave Cartier, this Italian-themed neighborhood bistro makes a lively but low-key lunch stop. Daily chalkboard…
Montréal
Montréal’s own 'Robin Hood,' restaurateur Judy Servay donates all profits and tips from this reliable favorite to local charities. The relaxed, spacious…
Montréal
Inspired by the street food (and beer) of Vietnam, this neighborhood charmer showcases simple but delectable recipes, near the foot of Mont-Royal. The…
Québec
Secreted away from the flashing lights and jangling slot machines of Casino du Lac Leamy, this world-class culinary experience features an open-concept…
Montréal
With classy vintage decor, booths or tables and inexpensive comfort fare, L'Gros Luxe has obvious appeal. The small dining room is always packed with…
