Old Montréal
This is generally considered the best place in town for dim sum, and is especially popular for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Waiters circle the tables with…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Montréal
Jovial chefs Mathieu Cloutier and Mathieu Bourdages are well situated by the Marché Jean-Talon for their succulently fresh market offerings, which change…
Charlevoix
The name comes from the split personality menu, on which owner-chefs Danielle and Eric have each created a column of choices. Local products …
Old Montréal
On the western edge of Old Montréal, Lelocal serves delectable fare in an architecturally stunning, industrial-chic dining room. Well-dressed 20- and 30…
Québec City
Especially appealing in summer, this cheerful spot has excellent breakfasts (served till 2:30pm), a pleasant back terrace and a laid-back front porch…
Montréal
Foiegwa is a trendy Québécois-French fusion restaurant dressed in the aesthetic of a classic diner. Taking over the location of a longtime neighborhood…
Québec City
This Breton-owned crêperie excels at savory galettes (buckwheat-flour crepes), from traditional ham-and-cheese to specialty concoctions like merguez…
Old Montréal
The sandwiches here have office workers scurrying to these cramped basement quarters from all over Old Montréal on their lunch breaks. The varieties are…
Québec City
This splendid, high-ceilinged cafe serves classy bistro fare that proudly shows off local Québécois products. What sets it apart are the delicious – and…
Montréal
Chef Fisun Ercan takes her home-style but inventive Turkish cuisine beyond your expectations of kabobs and coffee. She prepares feather-light fried…
Baie St Paul
On the 2nd floor of Le Germain Hotel, this impeccably modern restaurant professes a deep love of local produce, game and fish, reflected in a menu that…
Montréal
The gold floral stylings and large marble tables of LOV might read boutique hotel, but the surprise is that this stylish vegetarian restaurant is well…
Montréal
This warm and inviting restaurant serves some of Montréal’s best Portuguese fare. The cataplana (a bouillabaisse-style seafood stew) is magnificent;…
Îles de la Madeleine
There's a chilled, beach-hut vibe to this attractive bistro, on the western side of the island near the fishers statue in L'Etang-du-Nord. The menu is…
Musée du Chocolat de la Confiserie Bromont
Eastern Townships
Handmade chocolates with creative flavours such as balsamic vinegar or ginger honey are presented like jewels. Set-menu lunches in the roomy bistro…
Montréal
This sweet little place serves traditional bistro fare to a garrulous local crowd. The blackboard menu changes frequently but features simple, flavorful…
Québec City
The delightful 'Fox and Owl' cafe-bistro nods to the Middle East with lots of meze ($8 to $12) like baba ghanoush, hummus and tabbouleh, but it also has a…
Québec
This bright light on the Rimouski dining scene serves delicious savory and sweet crêpes. You can choose your own fillings or opt for favorites like 'C’est…
Ville-Marie
In a Victorian manor opposite the lake, Chez Eugène serves grilled cheese sandwiches, croissants and other pastries in the morning, and an assortment of…
Gaspé Peninsula
'Captain Lobster' has been the area's destination for lobster and local fish since 1968. Its family-friendly dining room overlooking the river serves…
Québec City
Primarily a gourmet cheese shop, this high-ceilinged, brick-walled corner spot raises the humble grilled cheese sandwich to unprecedented heights. The big…
Old Montréal
Toronto's stylish yet well-priced vegetarian bowls bring the same health-conscious focus to Montréal without losing any of the flavor, while creating an…
Montréal
It's easy to go overboard with 'just one more pastry' at British-inspired Guillaume when their delicious chocolate scones and orange-blossom balls are…
Québec City
Good Asian food is as scarce as hen's teeth in Québec City, so this bustling Thai-cum-Cambodian eatery is a welcome change of pace, offering a menu full…
Montréal
This industrial-chic restaurant does a fantastic tasting menu for $55 and further polishes the rising star of the Little Burgundy area as a relaxed foodie…
Montréal
This Haitian restaurant was originally opened by musicians of Arcade Fire (and Montréal locals), who have now moved on but the food and ambience stand on…
Old Montréal
Hearty Polish cuisine is served up with good humor in a dining room with seats made of church pews and daringly low red lights illuminating the tables. It…
Montréal
A well-respected name among the well-heeled Laurier crowd, Lémeac has a light and airy setting with huge windows overlooking the street, a lively ambience…
Baie St Paul
Since 1978 the rustic-looking 'Black Sheep' has been home to fine French cuisine. Fish – including walleye, the freshwater queen – is on offer when…
Montréal
Shaped like a giant orange, this vintage snack bar along busy Blvd Decarie is a nostalgic soft spot for generations of Montréalers. While the roller…
Montréal
Part of the new Asian food hub along Rue Ste-Catherine, this dumpling house is a solid option for traditional Chinese dumplings at affordable prices. The…
Montréal
With its deco fixtures, wrought-iron marble-topped tables and lovely terrace, this charming neighborhood cafe has a Parisian vibe, and has long been a…
Montréal
Calling this place old school is like calling the Sahara dry. 'Old school' isn't just a descriptor, but the essence of this little Italian espresso bar –…
Montréal
With nearly 20 years under its belt, this gay bar-bistro has earned a spot in Village hearts for its chilled atmosphere, live DJs, patio seating,…
Gaspé Peninsula
This long-standing fish house is located in a former fishers' shack that became a commune in the 1960s, rebuilt – with a wall of windows overlooking…
Québec City
We didn't detect any of the eponymous wacky weed in the oysters or the pappardelle with wild mushrooms we enjoyed at this fun little bistro with the…
Gaspé Peninsula
This bakery sells excellent breads, croissants and other pastries on the 1st floor. Upstairs, La Mie en Haut is a tiny cafe with a bay-view terrace,…
Eastern Townships
Locals flock to this cute, cheery cafe in the heart of Sutton for morning coffee, croissants, smoothies, omelets and homemade muesli, but it's just as…
Québec City
This popular and inviting bistro has outdoor seating, a casual atmosphere and good-value lunch menus ($18 to $23) posted daily on the chalkboard. The…
Baie St Paul
This central, colorful restaurant's terrace overlooks the main road into town, but it's easy to forget the cars when the food is this good. Local produce…
