Tadoussac
Local ingredients dominate the table here, from fresh scallops, salmon and shrimp from the nearby waters to venison caught from the woods. An extensive…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Québec
Equal parts cafe, bakery and deli, Balthazar does a line in delicious homemade sandwiches, plus a range of soups, salads and sweets. It's a good place to…
Eastern Townships
Chez Sirano is a down-to-earth breath of fresh air, a neighborhood bistro in the best sense of the word, all cozy, informal atmosphere and good food to…
Îles de la Madeleine
As cute and bohemian a cafe as you could wish for, this is a great spot for a strong coffee and a fresh croissant, or whatever other light sandwich, salad…
Gaspé Peninsula
Devour pizzas, burgers, mussels and fries, cod and lobster plucked fresh from the ocean while enjoying a nicely packed entertainment schedule at the town…
Québec City
Look for this renowned baguette master’s stand inside the Halles Cartier market in Montcalm. It has sandwiches and set lunch menus too.
Montréal
This simple eatery is a reliable option for delicious Korean classics at reasonable prices. Be sure to try the kimchi jigae (kimchi stews) and homemade…
Québec
Poutine with beer gravy, duck confit pizza, burgers and tartares all make an appearance alongside a nice hearty rack of home-brewed beers in Val d'Or's…
Chibougamau
This colorful 50s-style diner with red counters and tables serves fill-you-up breakfasts and Québec homestyle fare, from poutine to pea soup to a crab…
Gaspé Peninsula
An inviting dockside eatery right on the water that serves fresh seafood and other specialties using local ingredients. It has an upscale feel and…
Québec City
This branch of Québec City's gourmet burger chain is located down by the Vieux-Port close to the bus and train stations. Enter from Rue Abraham-Martin.
The Laurentians
The place in town for breakfast, soups and sandwiches, this cafe-diner has a great terrace. Coffee beans are roasted on-site.
Gaspé Peninsula
Try this colorful bakery for picnic breads, decent Italian coffee and mouthwatering French pastries and quiche.
The Laurentians
Superb deli with local specialties, some of which are homemade, plus full meals perfect for picnics.
Montréal
Strong coffee, nice sandwiches and Japanese rice bowls – an incongruous mix, but a delicious one.
Québec City
For a snack on the go, locals favor this humble stand inside Marché du Vieux-Port, with its ever-changing array of delectable homemade sausages. Four to…
Montréal
On a leafy street near McGill University, students, professors and the odd neighborhood regular not associated with the university flock to this charming…
Montréal
In business for seven decades, this enormous 'shack' 45-minutes north of Montréal serves a set menu that includes ham, bacon, sausages, oreilles de crisse…
Montréal
Above Sparrow – Cardinal's food-focused sibling – you'll find a two-story tearoom set with a glittering chandelier, velvet couches, framed artwork and…
Montréal
Wilensky’s feels like walking onto a 1950s Hollywood movie set. Rickety wooden stools line the counter and photographs from the 1930s festoon the walls…
Eastern Townships
Best known for its scrumptious maple pies, this bakery in an attractive old brick-walled general store in central Frelighsburg does double duty as a…
Montréal
Trì Dư prepares superb sushi and sashimi plates, along with inventive salads and soups with a hint of his home country of Vietnam in this hip, vintage…
Montréal
This sweet bakery has delectable pastries, tasty sandwiches (including an egg-and-cheese breakfast option) and a tempting selection of loaves. At…
Montréal
This self-consciously hip restaurant is a magnet for the young, postparty brunch crowd. More than a dozen different types of omelets, plus all the…
Montréal
The complex flavors of Syrian-Armenian cuisine draw diners from all over Montréal. A big menu includes hummus, salads and muhammara (spread made of…
Québec City
Tucked in among the antique shops and galleries is this convivial old-school 'diner.' Locals and tourists alike crowd in for hearty breakfasts, steaming…
Old Montréal
In a smartly renovated 1850s stone building, this pizzeria delivers reliably tasty pies from its wood-fired oven, including pizzas topped with all manner…
Montréal
When the urge to devour something chocolaty arrives, make straight for Juliette et Chocolat, a bustling little cafe where chocolate is served in every…
Québec City
For a break from fine dining, head to this Québec City fast-food institution with 24 restaurants across town. On weekends, local revelers flock here late…
Montréal
Montréal’s chocolate lovers unite at this sweet two-level cafe on Laurier. The menu is built around chocolate, from decadent piping-hot crepes to milk…
Québec City
For omelets, croissants and bowls of café au lait, this cafe makes a cheerful breakfast stop, especially in summer when the back patio is open. The menu…
Gaspé Peninsula
In a quiet and retreat-like house in idyllic Barachois, about a 20-minute drive north of town, you can get good food all day and decent coffee. There's…
Montréal
For a quick bite when you're strolling St-Laurent, stop in this attractive, breadbox-sized eatery for delicious tacos (fish, pork, chicken or roasted…
Montréal
Jolly owner José often mans the small kitchen of this tiny, colorful cafe set in a mural-covered building. Besides serving some of the hood’s best and…
Montréal
The scent of charcoal-grilled meats and seafood lingers in the air at this welcoming, family-friendly Portuguese restaurant. The menu features…
Québec City
Since 1979, the ever-popular 'Crazy Pig' has been serving straightforward French standbys, from café au lait en bol (in a bowl) to croque monsieur,…
Montréal
Romados has many admirers for its delicious grilled chicken. Order it with fries and a few pasteis de nata (custard tarts; $2). It's an informal place,…
Montréal
This hot little Italian number is on the speed dial of many Montréal foodies. The menu, put together daily from market-fresh ingredients and written on a…
Québec City
Southeast Asian cuisine, from Thai to Vietnamese and Cambodian, all gets a little lumped together at this restaurant in a grand old house opposite the…
Old Montréal
High ceilings, a warm color scheme and beautifully turned-out dishes are just part of the appeal of this classic bistro on busy Rue McGill. It’s a buzzing…
