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…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant
Victoria
This no-frills downtown spot was satisfying local vegetarians long before meat-free diets became fashionable. Superior to most Chinese eateries and with a…
The Beaches
Off the gentrified Leslieville strip, on a corner with heavy vehicular traffic, you'll find this gritty hole-in-the-wall place. If you can get past the…
Northern Ontario
Locals swear by this quality burger joint, where options include juicy burgers, wraps and mains such as fish-and-chips, with a choice of sides including…
Québec
Renowned for huge portions of local classics such as pork ragout, cipâte (meat pie) and chiard (an Acadain beef stew), and for its adjacent theater with…
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…
Old Montréal
Gandhi has a core of loyal fans who come here for classics like tandoori chicken as well as the extensive curry menu with adventurous fare such as malaya,…
Québec City
This hole-in-the-wall in the Lower Town, in place since forever, seats just two dozen people at tables, at the window and along a counter, but serves up…
Québec
Tame the munchies in this petite bistro in central Hull, known for decadent plates like foie gras French toast, super-cheesy macaroni or fried chicken …
Old Montréal
The old stone walls and beamed ceiling of this atmospheric place – a former women’s prison – today provide the backdrop to delicious Italian cooking. Osso…
Vancouver Island
The red-brick walls of Cumberland's original post and customs house contrast with a more flamboyant interior complete with moose's head, dollhouse and red…
Victoria
This loungey hangout is especially popular with bar staff winding down after their late-night shifts. But they don't just come to bitch about their non…
Montréal
Le Taj throws down the gauntlet for some good, mild Indian dishes. The time to go is at lunch, when downtowners line up for a buffet ($16) featuring a…
Northern Ontario
So it's not the best Italian restaurant in the world, but there's a lovely vibe about this quaint pasta joint in a little house on the edge of downtown…
St John's
Ramen and Newfoundland actually go together like a shot of screech and some cod lips: it's a match made in raw, windblown heaven. Bad Bones has a hip,…
Montréal
Slide onto a stool around the horseshoe-shaped wooden counter and feast on tender morsels of fish and chips, served on blue-and-white checked paper in…
St John's
This neighborhood market touts itself as the oldest business in the oldest city in North America, which means they must be doing something right. In this…
Montréal
A converted Victorian house with simple mango-coloured tablecloths is the setting for serves of authentic chicken jerky or stew, curried goat or island…
Banff Town
This unusual restaurant specializes in exotic meats, from beef and buffalo to shark and kangaroo, cooked fondue-style at your table, either in hot oil or…
Jasper Town & Around
Owned by the gargantuan Pursuit corporation (like half of Jasper, it sometimes seems), this aptly named restaurant has a delightful outdoor deck gazing…
Rouyn-Noranda
Dominated by a dramatic wall mural, with a long communal table and a sidewalk terrace, this bistro-bar buzzes with conversation and gets creative with its…
Montréal
With its art-deco-meets-1950s-diner-style decor and period knickknacks adorning the walls, this famed restaurant attracts a fiercely loyal following of…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Don't be fooled by the name – while you can get tea here, the real draw is upscale takes on staples including vegetable linguine, burgers, shrimp and…
Lake Louise
At this cafeteria/bakery in Lake Louise's shopping mall, neither the atmosphere nor the fresh bread and baked goods are anything to write home about…
Montréal
Green in every sense of the word, La Panthère Verte is a casual vegetarian spot, where you can stop for delicious falafel sandwiches, energy-charging…
Montréal
This much-loved neighborhood haunt serves excellent coffees, and the food selection goes far beyond the typical baked goods found in most cafes. Stop in…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
This welcoming Punjabi restaurant occupies the front half of a quirky old brick building. It has a fine-dining atmosphere, polite, old-fashioned service,…
Québec City
What looks like the real McCoy and calls itself just that is actually a recent reconstruction of an American 1950s-style diner, complete with rounded…
Montréal
A legendary institution in Montréal, Le Bilboquet whips up highly addictive homemade ice cream and refreshing sorbets. On warm summer nights (and even on…
Vancouver Island
Currently Port McNeill’s only casual cafe, Tia’s is proudly old-school, the sort of place where you can order steak and eggs for breakfast and get…
Southwestern Ontario
This downtown institution has been satisfying meat lovers and beer drinkers since 1967. If you're a fan of schnitzel, goulash, wurst or German beer, you…
Montréal
This charming cafe with sidewalk terrace is famed for its homemade ice cream. The supremely satisfying crème glacée molle à l’ancienne is chocolate or…
Victoria
Downtown's funkiest little cafe is easy to miss, but it's worth the hunt. There's a Canadiana feel to the interior, hence the artwork moose head, but…
Montréal
On the lower level of the creative performing center Usine C, you'll find this low-lit bistro serving up a short menu of French classic-inspired dishes…
Montréal
This bohemian Montréal eatery is known for its towering and creative sandwiches, colorful digs and lush outdoor garden patio. Its creations range from the…
Old Montréal
Every Montréaler has a favorite Chinatown restaurant, a familiar place where a warm welcome awaits when turning up in the neighborhood. The unassuming and…
Gaspé Peninsula
Inside this gourmet market and fish store, set in a strip mall, is a casual, order-at-the-counter cafe that serves sandwiches, soups and salads, from…
New Brunswick
Big, open and relaxed, this bistro has been welcoming diners for almost two decades. The 'seacuterie' or lime chili cod will keep seafood lovers happy…
Southwestern Ontario
Delicious Early Bird delivers all-day breakfast along with its own take on from-scratch, home-style cooking. When we say unique, how about the Fat Elvis:…
Northern Ontario
This downtown brewery and restaurant serves light meals, burgers and mains such as chicken or veg fajitas, steaks and pan-fried pickerel. The large bar…
