Gaspé Peninsula
This cozy, down-to-earth spot in a cute cottage serves up pretty stellar local seafood. This being the Gaspé, expect lots of flounder, cod and lobster,…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Montréal
Despite its crisp white linens and intricate artwork, this bustling Vietnamese restaurant is only slightly pricier than average but with quality…
Québec City
This lively and very upbeat place in the heart of Old Québec is mostly about burgers – quality ones made from grass-fed beef and served on brioche rolls…
Old Montréal
Dumplings are handmade just a few feet from the casual dining room, so you know they're made fresh. Order generous portions of steamed or fried dumplings…
The Laurentians
In a charming chalet halfway between the ski slopes and Mont-Tremblant Village, this place offers tasty choices such as seafood linguine, Chef Normand’s…
Gaspé Peninsula
Great for a meal and a date and some lovely views, Cargo whips out elegantly prepared fare that still manages to stick to your ribs. Anything with local…
Québec
The spectrum of coffee offered here is pretty fantastic, and the staff brew it strong and tasty, served alongside a colorful menu of fresh sandwiches and…
Montréal
A cute place for a quiche-and-soup brunch set, or to linger over a brownie and laptop time. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free pastry…
The Laurentians
This artisanal bakery and cafe run by a charity working with people with special needs serves tasty soups and sandwiches as well as coffee. It's also a…
Montréal
A light-filled bistro with enough space for a small group, or to sit up at the bar, while working through a short but quaint list of brunch items with a…
Cabane à Sucre Au Pied de Cochon
Montréal
This high-end version of the sugar-shack experience, 45-minutes west of Montréal, is brought to you by renowned Montréal chef Martin Picard. Tables fill…
Boulangerie Artisanale La Pétrie
Gaspé Peninsula
Bracketed by an enormous, vibrant mural, this artsy cafe serves up delicious hot sandwiches, slices of fluffy quiche and bowls of granola, plus some…
Eastern Townships
Local produce and intense attention to detail characterize the cuisine at this inn. The seasonal menu is tough to predict, but may include seared calf's…
Eastern Townships
If you need a break from Canadian/Québécois cuisine, hit up Au Coin du Vietnam, which dishes out excellent, fresh Southeast Asian fare – steamed rice,…
Québec City
Near the foot of the funicular, this branch of the more central Sapristi St-Jean has pasta and pizza, salads and a few more elaborate mains like beef and…
Eastern Townships
The liveliest restaurant in North Hatley is famous for its salmon, both grilled and smoked, and upmarket pub fare. There’s a nice riverside terrace and…
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…
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…
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…
