Gastown & Chinatown
When you're done with dumplings in Chinatown, hunt down this tiny, homestyle hole-in-the-wall, serving rustic pasta and focaccia sandwich specials (check…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Nova Scotia
A long ice bar loaded with such seafood goodies as snow-crab claws, chilled lobsters, littleneck clams and, of course, freshly shucked oysters is the main…
Saint John
On summer evenings this place is popular for its big, wharfside patio and long list of beers on tap. Head upstairs for a menu of locally sourced dishes…
Vancouver Island
This old-fashioned Oregon Trail–style wagon now serving as a food truck is set in the grounds of the historic Percy farmstead a 10-minute walk along the…
Southern Alberta
With big chairs and bigger views, this semi-casual is definitely Waterton's most chic restaurant. Service is friendly and the eclectic menu will satisfy…
Ottawa
Shoo-bop along to the pop music that supplements the Grease-like atmosphere at this kitschy diner. The ByWard Market stalwart hosts families by day, but…
Vancouver
A cooling blue interior and shabby-chic communal table lure locals to this small branch of Vancouver's famously friendly Mexican mini-chain. Order at the…
Jasper Town & Around
A long-standing Jasper favorite founded by a family from northwestern Greece, Something Else wears many hats (steakhouse, Italian, Cajun) but at its core…
Vancouver
Hidden in the back of an otherwise humdrum mini-mall, this delicious bakery cafe takes a butter-forward French approach, which means perfect croissants…
Ottawa
The smell of freshly baked pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) emanates from the French bakery at the front of this cool and arty bistro. Pastries are…
Fairview & South Granville
The latest finger-licking edition of this wildly popular Mexican minichain combines communal tables, a large patio and an inviting bar area with a full…
Southwestern Ontario
A sleek glass exterior belies the 180-year history of Hamilton's farmers market. Inside, two open-plan floors house 60 vendors selling produce, fresh…
Québec City
A solid and affordable French meal can be had at this small, central dining room alongside the Auberge Place d’Armes. Chez Jules serves an excellent…
Vancouver
It's easy to miss this tiny storefront, unless you spot one of the colourful kamayan feasts heaped on the tables inside. But while you need at least six…
Vancouver
Vancouver's best made-to-order hot sandwich mini-chain has finally arrived on Robson, complete with high ceilings, an L-shaped counter and all your…
Banff National Park
This attractive cabin restaurant is located inside the Baker Creek Chalets complex and is among the few places to eat on the Bow Valley Pkwy. Good thing…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This small restaurant, located up the stairs from Dark Tickle, serves local baked goods, delicious pizzas, sandwiches and hot dishes throughout the day…
Victoria
One of Victoria's best-kept dining secrets, the Parliament Buildings have their own subsidized, old-school restaurant where both MLAs and the public can…
New Brunswick
Specializing in hearty, old-fashioned German fare, this cozy countryside restaurant on the northern side of the river has richly spiced goulash (the…
Vancouver Island
Anglophilia is alive and well in this diminutive timber-framed restaurant where fish-and-chips and mushy peas are served against a backdrop of model ships…
Toronto Islands
Next to the boardwalk, this cozy gallery-cafe has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options: soba-noodle salad, a scallion-aioli 'burger' and butternut…
Kingston
These fromage-loving fast-food-meisters have already expanded from this original branch to the Canadian capital and Québec. You won't be able to resist…
Banff Town
Melissa's is a casual, family-friendly, ketchup-on-the-table type of place in a 1928 heritage lodge-style building. One of Banff's favorite places for…
Ottawa
At this charming family-run restaurant in Ottawa's Fisher Park neighborhood, the secret-recipe, east-coast seafood chowder might be the best you ever…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Everything works beautifully in this expansive, stylish and modern restaurant specializing in Spanish tapas and cuisine. Knowledgeable servers help…
Montréal
Despite the location along busy Sherbrooke, Cafe Aunja feels like an oasis from the downtown bustle. Changing artwork adorns the brick walls of this…
Vancouver
The Mount Pleasant branch of this wildly popular Whistler-started bakery is a walk-in treasure chest of irresistible treats. Try not to drool while…
Eastern Townships
For vegans, Gaïa is easily the culinary drawcard for the Eastern Townships. Middle Eastern, South Asian and Québécois flavors go into knockout crepes,…
Québec City
A quiet little bistro du quartier (neighborhood bistro) well worth seeking out, 'My House' serves traditional Québécois dishes like grand-maman used to…
Vancouver
This delightful gem is the Drive's most romantic European-style bistro. Hunker in a corner with your date and select from a menu of the perfectly prepared…
Vancouver
Downtown's best cheap and cheerful burger option, this popular Japanese-fusion food truck offers a great-value $2.99 staple. Made with hand-formed patties…
Québec
The 'Treaty' at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations is very heavy on game dishes – boar, red deer, bison – though there's always a couple of fish dishes and…
Prince Edward Island
This ice-cream emporium is where everyone in Summerside comes for their fix: 100% homemade, served in a cake cone or waffle cone, and with delicious…
Whistler
This small, authentic crêperie – hence the French accents percolating among the staff – offers a bewildering array of sweet and savory buckwheat crepes…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
At the sexy Thompson Toronto hotel, this classic diner with a modern twist is open 21 hours a day (it serves all-day breakfast). Whenever you're there,…
Gastown & Chinatown
Specializing in delicious plant-based pizzas that easily hook carnivores as well, choose from a dozen-or-so topping varieties (Freaky Greeky, made with…
British Columbia
Sharing the old Mountain View School building of 1914 with Jones Distilling, the Old School Eatery is becoming a favorite in Revelstoke, particularly for…
Montréal
This elegantly designed patisserie has a modern, Scandinavian-like design, which makes a fine backdrop to the heavenly creations prepared here. Perennial…
Vancouver
Arguably Vancouver's most original independent ice-cream store, the ever-intriguing concoctions here are all made on-site by its friendly brother-and…
Gastown & Chinatown
An almost-anonymous backstreet cubby hole with lots of plants, an irregular-shaped communal table and a menu of hearty, healthy and freshly prepared vegan…
