Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • La Cantine d'Asie Indochine

    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…

  • Le Clandestin

    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 …

  • The Wandering Moose

    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…

  • Da Emma

    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…

  • Mint

    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…

  • Le Taj

    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…

  • Bad Bones Ramen

    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,…

  • Pasta e Vino

    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…

  • Caines’s Grocery & Deli

    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…

  • Comptoir 21

    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…

  • Mango Bay

    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…

  • Grizzly House

    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…

  • Lester’s Deli

    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 Tea Co.

    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…

  • La Panthère Verte

    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…

  • Laggan's Bakery

    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…

  • Café Névé

    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…

  • Diner Saint-Sauveur

    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…

  • Le Bilboquet

    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…

  • Tia's Cafe

    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…

  • Black Forest Inn

    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…

  • Au Festin de Babette

    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…

  • Picnic

    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…

  • Usine C Café

    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…

  • Café Santropol

    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…

  • The Palate

    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…

  • Beijing

    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…

  • Les Délices De La Mer

    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…

  • The Early Bird

    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:…

  • Naru

    New Brunswick

    While it's Japanese, expect local seafood, produce and ideas incorporated into the recipes. The sashimi, maki and tempura selections are fabulous; but…

  • Cecil's Brewhouse & Kitchen

    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…

  • L'Intercolonial

    Québec

    The name refers to the train that once stopped in Rivière du Loup, but it's also a good description of a menu featuring dishes that take inspiration from…

  • Gibby's

    Old Montréal

    A purveyor of the good old-fashioned steak, Gibby’s serves excellent grilled meats and seafood, including a respected rack of lamb. A mix of corporate…

  • Shinglemill Pub & Bistro

    British Columbia

    Built on piles over the lake at the edge of town, this historic pub knocks out hearty burgers, stir-frys and sandwiches. But the main reason to come here …

  • Carens Rosedale

    Toronto

    The staff of this delightful, stately restaurant will happily recommend wine pairings for the amazing selection of world cheeses. The boardroom-style…

  • Normaway Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This old-fashioned country inn is popular locally for its filling food and regular music - there's a three-fiddler ceilidh and square dance held every…

  • Restaurant Nek8arre

    Québec

    This eatery at the Onhoüa Chetek8e with long communal tables serves what most places do in Wendake – game and offal for the most part – but some of its…

  • Queen's Quay Terminal

    Toronto

    A big commercial center right on the water with a lots of fast eats and a couple of chain restaurants. There's a small supermarket inside, too, with a…

  • Schoolhouse Restaurant

    Southwestern Ontario

    There's something for everyone at this foodie-friendly restaurant occupying, yes, the former Grand Bend Public School. From tender roast chicken to savory…

  • Furusato

    Montréal

    This humble eatery presents some of the most authentic Japanese in town. Ultrafresh sushi, decent sake, shrimp and vegetable tempura, sukiyaki and grilled…

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