Capitale-Nationale

Crowned "best new restaurant in Canada" by EnRoute magazine in 2017 and awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide in 2025, Battuto is an intimate 24-seat restaurant tucked into the Saint-Roch neighbourhood. Behind the project are three friends driven by their passion — Guillaume St-Pierre, Paul Croteau and Pascal Bussières — who opened together in December 2016 with no idea of the honours that would follow. Everything is made in house, from the charcuterie to the pasta by way of the bread and the ice cream. The wine list, pared down but thought through, mixes little-known labels with prestigious names, with a preference for Italy and France. Reservations — opened once a month — are gone within minutes. An institution of the lower town.

A genuine Charlevoix institution tucked right into the picturesque downtown of Baie-Saint-Paul! The hardest part? Choosing among a dozen variations on Joe's famous smoked meat. With its friendly atmosphere and its traditional counter, you'd think you were in a little Montreal deli, but with Charlevoix warmth thrown in. 

The meat is cut the traditional way, and table service brings you a delicious smoked meat sandwich with house coleslaw, chips and a pickle. Smoked meat is served all over Quebec, but Joe's stands out for its tenderness, its perfectly balanced smoke and just the right amount of fat. With the restaurant's growing success, a shop has even opened right across the street for the takeout version.

At 1 rue Saint-Jean, on the line between Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Nonna Taverna came out of three co-owners falling for a space full of character. The concept is anchored in the name itself: Nonna means grandmother in Italian, and the idea is cooking that's warm, generous and made with love. From the carpaccio to the burrata, from the ravioli to the risottos, the portions are generous and the dishes feel homemade, in an intimate, relaxed setting.  A neighbourhood restaurant you'll happily come back to, with a wine and cocktail bar as well, and flavourful brunches.

Quebec City is the capital of the province of the same name and one of the oldest cities in North America, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. Thanks to its centuries of history, its remarkable architecture and its exceptional natural settings, it remains an emblematic place in Canadian heritage. Its surroundings are full of natural spots where the hiking is exceptional. 

The Portneuf regional county sits northwest of Quebec City, where the St. Lawrence River quietly gives way to the first rises of the Canadian Shield. This territory of contrasts pairs the farmland of the St. Lawrence lowlands with the forests and lakes of the Laurentian plateau.

Crossed by the Portneuf River and the majestic Jacques-Cartier, the region draws outdoor enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Its villages carry remarkable heritage character — Deschambault-Grondines, Cap-Santé, Neuville — where stone houses and old churches stand proudly facing the river.

Portneuf is also a generous pantry: fine cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, microbrewery beers and local products abound. The Route des Saveurs de Portneuf makes that plain. Between magnificent nature and local treats, this regional county deserves your time, well off the beaten track.

A few steps from the Old Port, this restaurant hangs on its walls the portraits of its former owners, Rioux and Pettigrew, wholesalers who occupied the premises at the end of the 19th century. A gentle scent of the past drifts over the rustic decor: plank floors, brick and stone walls, shelves holding antique tin cans. In charge is chef and co-owner Dominic Jacques, winner of the show Les Chefs! in 2012 and named chef of the year 2021 by the SCCPQ. His seasonal market cooking marries the riches of the Quebec land with flavours from elsewhere, and he also offers a secret menu where you hand your appetite over entirely to his expert hands. The restaurant appears in the Michelin Guide Canada.

An institution in the Saint-Roch neighbourhood! Rooted in its community since 1997, La Barberie is the first craft-brewing co-operative in Quebec. Its mission: to produce and serve original, distinctive recipes with a concern for making beer accessible to everyone and building a sense of community. On site, 8 taps in constant rotation are available, and the beers they brew are pleasantly affordable. The tasting carousel is a must, best enjoyed on their beautiful terrace — a Quebec City classic.

The Côte‑de‑Beaupré is one of the oldest settled territories in North America. As early as 1626, Samuel de Champlain established a farm there to supply the town of Quebec. The territory was shaped by the Seigneurie de Beaupré, a major agricultural and religious engine of the 17th century. There are several attractions to explore in this small MRC, in the Capitale‑Nationale region, on the north shore of the St.‑Lawrence River, between Quebec City and Charlevoix.

The Côte‑de‑Beaupré is one of the oldest settled territories in North America. As early as 1626, Samuel de Champlain established a farm there to supply the town of Quebec. The territory was shaped by the Seigneurie de Beaupré, a major agricultural and religious engine of the 17th century. There are several attractions to explore in this small MRC, in the Capitale‑Nationale region, on the north shore of the St.‑Lawrence River, between Quebec City and Charlevoix.

A food destination settled on avenue Maguire since 2017, Tapas & Liège serves a menu of tapas made for sharing and an impressive wine list, in a friendly, festive atmosphere where discovery is at the heart of everything. The menu is creative and generous, with fresh ingredients and careful presentation, and the tasting menus appeal to anyone who wants to explore the offering in depth. One small distinction: the maple syrup used in the kitchen comes from a family sugar bush, run with passion by the owners themselves. An essential address in the Sillery–Sainte-Foy sector.