Québec City
You'll smell this cozy spot well before you arrive; the fumoir (smokehouse) would appear to be working overtime. The all-time favorite dish is the Ribs…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Montréal
In the heart of the Little Burgundy neighborhood, Joe Beef remains a darling of food critics for its unfussy, market-fresh fare. The rustic, country…
Québec City
This bistro in a one-time clothing factory in working-class St-Sauveur is a Québécois take on a Lyonnaise bouchon, which means it serves such meaty fare…
Montréal
A Montréal legend since 1968, La Banquise is probably the best place in town to sample poutine. More than 30 varieties are available, including a vegan…
Québec City
One of Québec's finest restaurants, this architecturally stunning, silver-service restaurant with celebrated chefs Daniel and Raphaël Vézina at the helm…
Montréal
On the upper floor of the arts center SAT, Foodlab is a creative culinary space where the small menu changes every two weeks, and ranges around the globe…
Québec City
Renowned chef Jean-Luc Boulay's flagship restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu inspired by seasonal Québécois staples such as venison, goose, blood…
Québec City
Widely hailed as Québec City’s finest bakery, Le Croquembouche draws devoted locals from dawn to dusk. Among its seductive offerings are fluffy-as-a-cloud…
Charlevoix
Considered by some to be the best restaurant in La Malbaie, this bistro-cum-auberge serves Québécois specialties made from local produce at breakfast and…
Québec City
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac's signature restaurant is the city's most celebrated; you'll be overwhelmed by the fabulous views, the artwork, the…
The Laurentians
Escape the mediocre and get a little taste of what culinary artisans can create with seasonal, sustainable local ingredients. A flexible, eager-to-please…
Old Montréal
Chef Normand Laprise has earned rave reviews for his innovative recipes based on products sourced from local farms. The bright, wide-open dining room has…
Québec City
This beautifully situated and decorated restaurant at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec does not require a museum visit; it is worth the trip on…
Québec City
Everything comes beautifully plated and bursting with flavor at this relaxed but very classy bistro, one of the rare Old Québec eateries where locals…
Québec
Wedged among period wooden houses along a hilltop street, L'Intimiste is one of Lévis’ most charming restaurants, with lovely wooden furnishings, stone…
Québec
One of the best restaurants on the Côte-de-Beaupré, the 'Baker's Inn' serves traditional Québécois specialties like tourtière (meat pie), ham hocks and…
Québec City
Considered by many Québécois to be the best Italian restaurant in town, this wonderful place on the edge of St-Roch mixes traditional dishes like vitello…
Montréal
Young waitstaff traverse an airy space and a shaded back porch, bringing out plates topped with artful arrangements of haute Québécois cuisine: farm deer…
Montréal
The name of this bakery – challenging even for some French speakers – comes from its famous Breton cake (flaky on the outside, rich and tender on the…
Québec City
The brainchild of top chef François Blais, this place draws a crowd for business lunches, when reasonably priced specials pop up on the iPad menu. New…
Québec City
Don't be fooled by the title: there's more than plain bagels ($3.60) at this cute neighborhood nook in situ since 1987. More accurately, imagine bagels…
Montréal
One of Montréal’s famed bagel bakeries – people flood in here around the clock to scoop them up the minute they come out of the oven. Classic sesame- or…
The Laurentians
This artsy spot attracts a very Val-Davidian crowd of beards – some hippie-esque, some hipster-esque, some lumberjack-y. Everyone enjoys the funky…
Québec City
Catering to a young, informal clientele, this straight-ahead noodle house specializes in delicious ramen soups filled with pork, fish, tofu and loads of…
Québec City
One of the city's top dining experiences, this intimate restaurant in the Old Lower Town offers multicourse set/tasting menus ($119/199) designed and…
Montréal
Amid rustic wood tables and potted plants, the friendly staff at little Omnivore whip up delicious Middle-Eastern mezze plates of hummus, tabbouleh, baba…
Québec
One of the island's best and most sophisticated restaurants, La Goéliche serves gourmet French cuisine and some local dishes, with starters such as pan…
Montréal
A splendid cafe that serves its signature bagels, grilled or nature, with soup or salad. There are about a dozen sandwiches but most popular are the…
Îles de la Madeleine
Serious French-inspired fine dining is on offer at Roy's upscale restaurant, where you can feast on wild boar, turbot with seaweed, and platters of…
Îles de la Madeleine
Located in a historic general store, this restaurant is more than a local institution: it's one of the islands' vital organs. Pot-en-pot (fish pie), wild…
Québec City
Hidden away on a side street just off the beaten path, this charming little cafe serves tasty sandwiches, homemade soups and quiches, pizza plus…
Québec
Whoa. Where did this place come from? It's a nondescript building set across from a nondescript housing complex, but inside? Incredible French cuisine:…
Montréal
Kazuo Akutsu’s frenetic hole-in-the-wall in the Concordia Chinatown draws long lines of people waiting for gyoza (dumplings), ramen-noodle soup and…
Montréal
Part of the lineup of great restaurants on Rue Notre-Dame in Little Burgundy, this locally owned bistro has a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff,…
Tadoussac
The stellar chef at this colorful little house utilizes plenty of local products, from seafood to greens to cheeses, in the short but creative menu. The…
Montréal
In Montréal's first vegetarian upscale eatery, zippy Thai-inspired stir-fries and coconut soups explore the potential of fragrant kaffir lime, lemongrass…
Montréal
Reuben Schwartz, a Romanian Jew, opened this Montréal icon in 1928, and it’s been going strong ever since. Schwartz’s meat goes through a 14-day regime of…
Montréal
Cheskie's is a landmark kosher bakery serving Montréal's Jewish community and beyond. Stop by and grab freshly baked challah bread or some traditional…
Québec City
Housed in the historic Jacquet House, which dates from 1675, this place is a well-worn tourist destination, specializing in robust country cooking and…
Québec City
One of Québec City's best-loved neighborhood eateries, Chez Victor specializes in burgers gourmets – juicy burgers, served with a hefty dash of creativity…
