Prince Edward Island
If you want to sample Malpeque's legendary bivalves, this harborside fisher's barn in Kensington is the place to do it. Experienced eaters take them…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Salt Spring Island
At this magical outdoor dining experience, you'll be sitting in the shade of a large plum tree as you choose from a menu of North American–style pastas,…
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…
Ottawa
This 'scratch diner' is one of Ottawa's hippest breakfast and lunch spots, with its retro art and everything made from scratch. Breakfast is all home…
Prince Edward Island
Wow – this place is worth the trip. Buddha statues, gleaming glass, island artworks and Canadian crafts aplenty in the gallery; a lovely garden filled…
Lake Louise
The 3.4km hike from Lake Louise to Lake Agnes is among the area's most popular – surely because it ends here. This fabulously rustic alpine teahouse…
Southern Alberta
Seriously satisfying pizza with all of the expected renditions, plus some creative gourmet options such as bison and Saskatoon berries, as well as a…
Edmonton
Chef and owner, Daniel Costa, delivers the best of Italy. Classy, small and candlelit, with a narrow interior and minimalist decor, Corso 32's evolving…
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,…
Eastern Newfoundland
In a bright-red colonial house, this innovative restaurant manages what many others aspire to: creative, international takes on local Newfoundland…
Jasper Town & Around
This cozy, tastefully designed bistro offers vegetarian dishes, encourages shared plates and earns a loyal clientele with sublime offerings like Kaffir…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
An Italian bakery tucked into a basement-level shop, Forno Cultura offers a full line of bread and pastries made with ingredients imported from Italy –…
Nova Scotia
This pared-back bistro has become Dartmouth's dining hot spot for its fresh, flavoursome dishes: big bowls of mussels, panzanella salad, lobster…
Iqaluit
This great cafe was exactly what the town needed and has rapidly become Iqaluit's most popular gathering place. There's excellent coffee from the Equator…
Toronto
There's usually a line on the sidewalk outside the picket fence of this always-bustling brunch/lunch joint with a simple menu of cheap and cheery homemade…
Winnipeg
This brightly lit industrial space is a temple to mac ’n’ cheese. If you thought that involved macaroni and, erm, cheese, prepare to be amazed by NOLA …
Halifax
At this hipster diner you order according to hunger level (from 'Sorta Hungry' starters to 'Still Hungry' desserts). It's a gimmick, but the food is first…
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…
Saskatchewan
This place describes itself as a cafe and restaurant steeped in steampunk fantasy, and drawing from culinary cultures from around the world. In a historic…
St John's
Offering a great night out without breaking the bank, cozy brick Piatto wood-fires pizza like nobody's business. Go trad or try a thin-crust pie topped…
Prince Edward Island
Simple seafood fresh off the boats is the order of the day at this stylish harborside cafe: Daisy Bay oysters, seared halibut, seafood bubbly bake and a…
Prince Edward Island
Under the stained glass and wooden beams of the old New London United Church, this place is part cooking school, part fine-dining restaurant. Chef Derrick…
Whitehorse
The food is superb at this sprawling casual half-tent restaurant in a place originally opened as a tent-frame bakery in 1900. Besides the namesakes (the…
Newfoundland & Labrador
You can't miss this place – the front half is the bow of a boat – and don't, because it has great service and some of the best seafood on the Northern…
Charlottetown
For our money, the top table in Charlottetown, known for its creative use of island ingredients: a seasonal island veggie platter, brined local lamb chops…
Halifax
At the edge of the North End, this hipster diner has strong competition but is still many people's first choice. It's bare bones as far as decor goes: a…
Georgian Bay
You'll find some of the region's tastiest burgers, sausages and poutine at this tidy red food truck in the parking lot of a Canadian Tire. Ingredients are…
Nova Scotia
This beautiful heritage inn is by far Chester's swishest place to eat. The sophisticated menu features the likes of rack of lamb, lobster pie and chicken…
Calgary
This is a true salt-of-the-earth diner in the high-rise-dominated city center. Built in 1911 and the only surviving building from the lumber yard once…
Winnipeg
Set in a stylishly renovated old home in a quiet spot just off noisy Osborne St, Segovia has an established reputation as one of Winnipeg's best places to…
British Columbia
This bohemian hideaway at the end of 8th St is a favorite haunt for Golden’s artsy crowd. Browse for books (new and secondhand) in the downstairs…
Southwestern Ontario
An industrial-chic cafe in the heart of James St N serving upscale breakfast fare – lemon ricotta short stacks, avocado toast with smoked salmon, even the…
Annapolis Valley
Owner Ross Patterson perfected his art running a noodle stall, and diners now travel from far and wide to his laid-back pasta place in the village of Port…
Eastern Newfoundland
The upscale restaurant of the Artisan Inn serves a three-course, prix-fixe meal of local specialties, with wonderful seafood and wine selections guided by…
Northern BC
Don't let the drab exterior of the building fool you, this is one of the top places to eat in Northern BC. The Canadian-Mediterranean fusion menu offers a…
Prince Edward Island
Summerside's top table by far, this contemporary diner serves zingy, imaginative dishes in an attractive, split-level space with lashings of distressed…
Winnipeg
With only 12 seats, this on-trend little restaurant is aptly named. The 10 small-plate dishes change at the chef's whim, but you might be treated to tuna…
Northwest Territories
This fantastic mom-and-pop place has single-handedly elevated Inuvik's dining scene. The menu is succinct and makes the most of fresh local produce. Feast…
British Columbia
The hottest spot in Fernie, Nevados is invitingly dark inside with century-old exposed-brick walls and a lovely outside terrace for long summer evenings…
Northern Ontario
This low-lit bistro makes up for once being the first branch of mega-chain Tim Hortons by serving some of Canada's finest steaks and ribs, accompanied by…
