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12 Superb Québécois Restaurants in Montreal

Food from the heart of La Belle Province

by Holly Tousignant, Ashley Joseph, and Eater Staff Updated
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by Holly Tousignant, Ashley Joseph, and Eater Staff Updated
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Like other big cities, Montreal’s culinary landscape is replete with a variety of influences, but there are a number of restaurants dedicated to representing the Quebec terroir on a plate. From giants like Au Pied de Cochon, where the rich, over-the-top fare captures the very essence of the region’s traditional cuisine, to spots like Candide and Hoogan et Beaufort, where the focus is on fresh local ingredients, the approaches to Québécois cuisine are as varied as they are delicious.

It’s tough to squeeze all of the province’s “signature” food into one guide, so a few key components of Quebec’s culinary traditions can be found elsewhere. Jewish traditions, for example, exert a strong influence in Montreal, and can be found over here; the cuisine of the Caribbean (Haiti, in particular) also has a major presence in the city, and that food guide is right here. And finally, Quebec’s most internationally famous dish, poutine, gets its very own guide here.

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Le St-Urbain

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This Ahuntsic restaurant has helped put the neighbourhood on the map with its seasonal menus, which feature market-fresh local ingredients and an appreciation for Quebec flavours. Not only is the food from chef-owner Marc-André Royal and chef Lindsay McLaren fantastic, but there’s also a stellar selection of wines to bring out the best in every dish.

96 rue Fleury Ouest, Montreal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada
(514) 504-7700
(514) 504-7700

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Hoogan et Beaufort

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The rotating menu at this Rosemont restaurant is anchored in what’s available both locally and seasonally, enhanced by an in-house fire pit. The restaurant is named after two farmers, and chef-owner Marc-André Jetté definitely does justice to that reference in the food put out.

4095 Rue Molson, Montreal, QC H1Y 3L1, Canada
(514) 903-1233
(514) 903-1233

Montréal Plaza

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Another fine dining take on Québécois fare, this modern spot is, in some ways, as far removed from traditional local cuisine as a restaurant could possibly be, but beyond the eclectic flavour pairings and quirky decor, Montreal Plaza’s ingredients are a showcase of the best that Quebec has to offer.

6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2, Canada
(514) 903-6230
(514) 903-6230

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Caribou Gourmand

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Just because you don’t find yourself in a log cabin in the middle of the forest doesn’t mean you can’t eat like you’re in one — with an elevated twist, of course. This spot on St-Laurent offers casual Québécois foods with plenty of fish and game meat (think bison and yak).

5308 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada
(438) 387-6677
(438) 387-6677

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Au Pied de Cochon

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For many, Martin Picard’s restaurant is the temple of Quebecois gastronomy in Montreal. It has foie gras in all forms, including atop poutine and mac and cheese, inside a burger, and alongside the restaurant’s famous “duck in a can” dish. If you still have room at the end of it all, you can finish it off on a sweet note with a classic pudding chômeur.

536 Ave. Duluth Est., Montreal, QC H2L 1A9, Canada
(514) 281-1114
(514) 281-1114

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La Binerie Mont-Royal

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It may be pretty far removed from the other (mostly) fine dining options on this map, but from fèves au lard and pea soup to pâté chinois and tourtière, this Plateau institution, which bills itself as “Quebec on your plate,” is a temple of old-school, hearty Québécois fare.

4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada
(514) 285-9078
(514) 285-9078

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Le Mousso

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Another spot where local, seasonal fare takes centre stage, Le Mousso’s nightly tasting menu is one of the most exclusive in the city; it’s the only menu the restaurant offers and is available for one sitting per evening for a maximum of 30 guests. Those lucky 30 guests can expect the best local meat, fish, seafood and vegetables, all artfully prepared and combined.

1023 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2L 1P8, Canada
(438) 384-7410
(438) 384-7410

Bouillon Bilk

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One of Montreal’s finest dining establishments, Bouillon Bilk conceptualizes dishes that are often traditionally Québécois in their ingredients, but much more modern in their preparations and flavour pairings. Take the combination of duck, strawberries, kohlrabi and soy in one of their dishes, or carrots with peach, feta, and pistachios in another — and it totally works.

1595 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9, Canada
(514) 845-1595
(514) 845-1595

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Labo Culinaire (Foodlab)

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Although it may sound more like a science experiment than a restaurant, Labo Culinaire’s menu constantly changes with the seasons. Chef Émilie Bégin at the Société des Arts-located restaurant isn’t afraid to think outside the box to bring out the best of what local products — including those grown on its very own roof — have to offer.

1201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6, Canada
(514) 844-2033
(514) 844-2033

Le Club Chasse et Pêche

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A fishing and hunting club it is not, but bounty from the sea and the land do feature heavily in the menu at Le Club Chasse et Pêche, in dishes like the quail with sumac, salsify, pistachio, and giblets, or the arctic char with sea asparagus, ikura, and white wine sauce. 

423 Saint-Claude, Montreal, QC H2Y 3B6, Canada
(514) 861-1112
(514) 861-1112

Toqué!

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After a nearly two-year-long hiatus, Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche’s iconic fine dining establishment Toqué is back in action, serving creative, Quebec-inspired dishes using seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from small local producers.

900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2, Canada
(514) 499-2084
(514) 499-2084

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Candide

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John Winter Russell’s food is best described as having a “meat on the side” attitude, but the lack of extra protein doesn’t go amiss. Vegetables are a star here, which means they have to be good to start, and they certainly are. Candide is a prime example of how working closely with local producers pays off in the prepared final dishes — and it gets historical points for its location in a converted church.

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada
(514) 447-2717
(514) 447-2717
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Le St-Urbain

96 rue Fleury Ouest, Montreal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada

This Ahuntsic restaurant has helped put the neighbourhood on the map with its seasonal menus, which feature market-fresh local ingredients and an appreciation for Quebec flavours. Not only is the food from chef-owner Marc-André Royal and chef Lindsay McLaren fantastic, but there’s also a stellar selection of wines to bring out the best in every dish.

96 rue Fleury Ouest, Montreal, QC H3L 1T2, Canada
(514) 504-7700
(514) 504-7700

Hoogan et Beaufort

4095 Rue Molson, Montreal, QC H1Y 3L1, Canada

The rotating menu at this Rosemont restaurant is anchored in what’s available both locally and seasonally, enhanced by an in-house fire pit. The restaurant is named after two farmers, and chef-owner Marc-André Jetté definitely does justice to that reference in the food put out.

4095 Rue Molson, Montreal, QC H1Y 3L1, Canada
(514) 903-1233
(514) 903-1233

Montréal Plaza

6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2, Canada

Another fine dining take on Québécois fare, this modern spot is, in some ways, as far removed from traditional local cuisine as a restaurant could possibly be, but beyond the eclectic flavour pairings and quirky decor, Montreal Plaza’s ingredients are a showcase of the best that Quebec has to offer.

6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2, Canada
(514) 903-6230
(514) 903-6230

Caribou Gourmand

5308 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada

Just because you don’t find yourself in a log cabin in the middle of the forest doesn’t mean you can’t eat like you’re in one — with an elevated twist, of course. This spot on St-Laurent offers casual Québécois foods with plenty of fish and game meat (think bison and yak).

5308 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada
(438) 387-6677
(438) 387-6677

Au Pied de Cochon

536 Ave. Duluth Est., Montreal, QC H2L 1A9, Canada

For many, Martin Picard’s restaurant is the temple of Quebecois gastronomy in Montreal. It has foie gras in all forms, including atop poutine and mac and cheese, inside a burger, and alongside the restaurant’s famous “duck in a can” dish. If you still have room at the end of it all, you can finish it off on a sweet note with a classic pudding chômeur.

536 Ave. Duluth Est., Montreal, QC H2L 1A9, Canada
(514) 281-1114
(514) 281-1114

La Binerie Mont-Royal

4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

It may be pretty far removed from the other (mostly) fine dining options on this map, but from fèves au lard and pea soup to pâté chinois and tourtière, this Plateau institution, which bills itself as “Quebec on your plate,” is a temple of old-school, hearty Québécois fare.

4167 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada
(514) 285-9078
(514) 285-9078

Le Mousso

1023 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2L 1P8, Canada

Another spot where local, seasonal fare takes centre stage, Le Mousso’s nightly tasting menu is one of the most exclusive in the city; it’s the only menu the restaurant offers and is available for one sitting per evening for a maximum of 30 guests. Those lucky 30 guests can expect the best local meat, fish, seafood and vegetables, all artfully prepared and combined.

1023 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2L 1P8, Canada
(438) 384-7410
(438) 384-7410

Bouillon Bilk

1595 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9, Canada

One of Montreal’s finest dining establishments, Bouillon Bilk conceptualizes dishes that are often traditionally Québécois in their ingredients, but much more modern in their preparations and flavour pairings. Take the combination of duck, strawberries, kohlrabi and soy in one of their dishes, or carrots with peach, feta, and pistachios in another — and it totally works.

1595 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9, Canada
(514) 845-1595
(514) 845-1595

Labo Culinaire (Foodlab)

1201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6, Canada

Although it may sound more like a science experiment than a restaurant, Labo Culinaire’s menu constantly changes with the seasons. Chef Émilie Bégin at the Société des Arts-located restaurant isn’t afraid to think outside the box to bring out the best of what local products — including those grown on its very own roof — have to offer.

1201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6, Canada
(514) 844-2033
(514) 844-2033

Le Club Chasse et Pêche

423 Saint-Claude, Montreal, QC H2Y 3B6, Canada

A fishing and hunting club it is not, but bounty from the sea and the land do feature heavily in the menu at Le Club Chasse et Pêche, in dishes like the quail with sumac, salsify, pistachio, and giblets, or the arctic char with sea asparagus, ikura, and white wine sauce. 

423 Saint-Claude, Montreal, QC H2Y 3B6, Canada
(514) 861-1112
(514) 861-1112

Toqué!

900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2, Canada

After a nearly two-year-long hiatus, Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche’s iconic fine dining establishment Toqué is back in action, serving creative, Quebec-inspired dishes using seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from small local producers.

900 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2, Canada
(514) 499-2084
(514) 499-2084

Candide

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada

John Winter Russell’s food is best described as having a “meat on the side” attitude, but the lack of extra protein doesn’t go amiss. Vegetables are a star here, which means they have to be good to start, and they certainly are. Candide is a prime example of how working closely with local producers pays off in the prepared final dishes — and it gets historical points for its location in a converted church.

551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 2L6, Canada
(514) 447-2717
(514) 447-2717