Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Wolf in the Fog

    Tofino

    Reserve ahead for your table at this sparkling regional- and seasonal-focused restaurant that earned a spot on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in…

  • St-Viateur Bagel

    Montréal

    Currently the bagel favorite of Montréal (or is it Fairmount?), St-Viateur Bagel was set up in 1957 and has a reputation stretching across Canada and…

  • Wild Caraway Restaurant & Cafe

    Nova Scotia

    Local products and seasonal cooking underpin the menu at this superb coastal cafe, in a little house with a view of the driftwood-strewn beach of Advocate…

  • Le Poivre Noir

    Eastern Townships & Mauricie

    At this upmarket place by the riverfront, chef José Pierre Durand’s inspired, often daring, blend of French, Québécois and international influences…

  • Merchant Tavern

    St John's

    An elegant tavern housed in a former bank building, this restaurant is a fine choice for a splurge. Gorgeous seafood stews, duck and lentils, and cod with…

  • La Tablée des Pionniers

    The Laurentians

    For top-notch traditional Québécois cuisine in rustic country surroundings, don't miss this seasonal roadside eatery between Mont-Tremblant and Ste-Agathe…

  • Busters Barbeque

    Northern Ontario

    After the original location burnt down, owners Mike and Natalie started a food truck in Fort Vermilion, which has a kid's play area. The ribs are probably…

  • Pieza Pizzeria

    Niagara Peninsula

    A cute turn-of-the-century house repurposed into an even cuter pizzeria with simple, streamlined decor. It's the pizza that speaks loudest here: dough…

  • The Mill in New Glasgow

    Prince Edward Island

    Chef Emily Wells has turned this lakeside restaurant into a destination address since winning the 'Taste Our Island' competition in 2015. The ethos is…

  • Lake Louise Station Restaurant

    Lake Louise

    Lake Louise's historic train station is the most atmospheric place in town to have a meal. Details like stacks of turn-of-the-century luggage, the…

  • Black Spoon

    Cape Breton Island

    If you ask a local where to eat in North Sydney, they'll point you straight to the Spoon. It's a small space that goes big on flavours – hazelnut-crusted…

  • Telegraph Tap House

    Southern Alberta

    So this is where cool Lethbridgians go. Park yourself at the bar with a craft brew and pulled-pork sliders or chili-cheese fries. Is the stack of antique…

  • Lighthouse Picnics

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Lighthouse Picnics has hit upon a winning concept: it provides a blanket and organic picnic meal (say, a curried chicken sandwich, mixed-green salad and…

  • Le Diapason

    Baie St Paul

    This pleasant surprise (Alsatian in Charlevoix?) serves all our favorites from eastern France: flammekueche (Alsatian 'pizza'), tartiflette (potatoes…

  • Crafty Ramen

    Southwestern Ontario

    A tiny, bustling, diner-style eatery serving steaming bowls of ramen packed with ingredients like pork chashu, charred corn and lotus chips. Noodles are…

  • Hoito Restaurant

    Northern Ontario

    You'll think you've stumbled into a staff cafeteria in Finland; indeed, that's how the Hoito started, over a century ago, providing affordable meals to…

  • L'Express

    Montréal

    L’Express has all the hallmarks of a Parisian bistro – black-and-white checkered floor, art-deco globe lights, papered tables and mirrored walls. High-end…

  • Kuugaq Cafe

    Nunavut

    This unexpectedly gourmet spot is the community meeting place and most popular dining venue in town, courtesy of good old Canadian favorites (pulled-pork…

  • Bar Kismet

    Halifax

    Impeccable small plates of seafood have made this tiny bar-bistro a favorite among foodie North Enders, and deservedly so: dishes zing with surprising…

  • RauDZ Regional Table

    Kelowna

    Noted chef Rod Butters has defined the farm-to-table movement with his casual bistro that's a temple to Okanagan produce and wine. The dining room is as…

  • The Red Rabbit

    Southwestern Ontario

    Inventive dishes, global influences and a cool, laid-back vibe are what drive the experience at Stratford's 'it' restaurant. Order à la carte for lunch…

  • Block 1912

    Edmonton

    A regal attempt at a genuine Torinese coffee bar, this inviting place allows you to recline on European-style sofas and armchairs and enjoy your coffee,…

  • Italian By Night

    Saint John

    Big and open, and with a slightly rustic feel, this is a little bit of Italy in the center of Saint John. Big windows look out to the street but you'll be…

  • Malpeque Oyster Barn

    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…

  • Wilf & Ada's

    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…

  • Dunes Studio Gallery & Cafe

    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…

  • 49° North Pizza

    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…

  • Lake Agnes Teahouse

    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…

  • Auberge Le Coeur d'Or

    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,…

  • Corso 32

    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…

  • Canteen

    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…

  • Aunties & Uncles

    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…

  • Kevin's Bistro

    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 …

  • Au Petit Poucet

    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…

  • Field Guide

    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…

  • Rusty Owl

    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…

  • Piatto

    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…

  • Blue Mussel Cafe

    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…

  • The Table Culinary Studio

    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…

  • Klondike Rib & Salmon

    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…

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