Restaurants & Bars

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.

At the foot of the Butte Montmartre, the restaurant opened its doors in 1879. It quickly became one of the landmarks of the artistic Paris of the Belle Époque, where Manet, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh and Apollinaire could be seen crowding in over a glass of absinthe. Today the place has been taken over by Benjamin Moréel and Christopher Prêchez — the same pair who turned around Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond — with the aim of making it a refuge for aesthetes, locals and passing visitors alike. The soul of the place has been preserved: candles, woodwork, frescoes, a grand bar, paintings by the dozen on the walls and, at the back, a piano bar available for private hire for piano-and-voice evenings. In the kitchen, French tradition rules, with even a semainier — a long-forgotten practice — offering a market dish for each day of the week: Normandy côte de bœuf to share on Wednesday, grilled sweetbreads on Thursday, Breton lobster à la parisienne on Friday. A timeless Montmartre institution, at once a restaurant with character and a gathering place, ideally set a couple of steps from the Théâtre de l'Atelier, between the Anvers and Pigalle metro stations.

In the heart of Vieux Lyon, in the Saint-Paul district, Les Fines Gueules is an authentic Lyonnais bouchon, known for its traditional cooking, its craft and its commitment to making everything in house. At the entrance and on the walls, graffiti lays claim to "sincere cooking," dishes "with no showing off." Behind the project is Joël Salzi, for 11 years deputy manager under Paul Bocuse at Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. On the menu, the great classics: poultry liver terrine, andouillette gratin, beef tripe cassolette, pig's trotters in crépinette — all of it prepared with fresh seasonal products, entirely house-made. Supply comes directly from local producers in the neighbouring départements (Ain and Isère), and the wines are selected from winemakers in Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley and Burgundy.  The restaurant carries the "Bouchons Lyonnais" label and belongs to the Toques Blanches Lyonnaises and the Maîtres Restaurateurs — serious guarantees of authenticity in a district where tourist traps are not in short supply. A sincere and generous address, not to be missed on a visit to Lyon.

Unique in French-speaking Switzerland, Le Kuklos is a revolving restaurant perched atop La Berneuse, offering a 360-degree panorama that rolls past in 1 hour 30 minutes and takes in the Alps, Lake Geneva, the Vaud Riviera, the Jura range and the Rhône valley. The name Kuklos comes from Greek and means "revolving"; the restaurant makes one full turn in an hour and a half, which makes it the only place where you can admire both the north face of the Eiger and Mont Blanc from your table. A pioneer of ecotourism, the Kuklos is also the starting point of the renewable energy trail, its solar thermal panels helping to power the rotation system. Reached by gondola from the village of Leysin, open in summer and in winter.

In the heart of the medieval town of Gruyères, the Saint Georges offers quality traditional cooking along with exceptionally comfortable rooms, in an old building full of charm with a typical, welcoming atmosphere. It enjoys a singular view over the Prealps and the medieval town, and serves regional and creative specialties, a wood-fired pizzeria, a bar and a panoramic veranda ideal for breakfast. The moitié-moitié fondue, made with care by Damien Raemy, a Fribourg master cheesemaker and world champion, is the centrepiece of the menu. An essential address for soaking up the authenticity of the Gruyère region.

A charming Breton crêperie in the village of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, one of the Plus Beaux Villages du Québec, where authentic Breton crêpes are made in front of you as if you were in Brittany. The crêpes, wheat or organic buckwheat, come filled with local products: gouda, duck confit, vegetables, apples, berries, maple syrup and maple sugar. You can pair them with craft beers, wines or ciders, and enjoy a terrace overlooking the river in season. A country detour well worth the drive.

A fine-dining address in Old Quebec opened in July 2017, the fruit of four partners' creativity — Blaise Fortier, Simon Jobin, Nikolas Couture and Jean Deschênes. Housed inside the Hôtel Port-Royal right in the heart of the Old Port, it offers, at affordable prices, flavourful and generous cooking, relaxed service and one of the best selections of private-import wines, cocktails and beers in Quebec City. The decor — leather, wood, gold everywhere and accents of black — is the work of the firm LemayMichaud and won the prize for the most beautiful restaurant in Quebec at the Grands Prix du Design. In summer, a large sunny terrace rounds out the experience.

A nice coincidence hides behind the name. The restaurant is named for Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, born in 1848 — the very year the building that houses it was built. And the address? 48, rue Saint-Paul. Forty-eight, three times over.

The house splits into two distinct moods: on the Taverne side, you sit down to a full meal; on the wine bar side, you enjoy small plates, oysters, charcuterie, house-made pasta and risottos in a more convivial setting. The dining room seats 80, a dozen of those at the bar, and the terrace adds 60 more.

As for the famous chef's table, it can be reserved for groups of 10 people or fewer, right inside the Taverne's kitchen. It's named for chef Nikolas Couture, who has passed through several of Quebec City's great houses, including Le Saint-Amour and Toast.

A fine find on the Grande Allée! Opened in June 2025 in a former McDonald's that sat abandoned for about ten years, Mora quickly established itself as one of the very good addresses in Quebec City — as much for what happens on the plate as for the decor, which turns heads the moment you walk in. Delicious fresh pasta, Italian wine and bubbles served in an elegant setting. Mora means "blackberry" in Italian, echoing the burgundy and velvet tones of the room. A refined, festive Italian experience. 

Gisèle is a neighbourhood buvette in Saint-Sauveur. Natural wine, small plates to share, vinyl in the background and a friendly atmosphere. Co-founded by Mélissa Demers and Jean-Baptiste Morin, the buvette brings together a passionate team that keeps the spirit of the neighbourhood alive, one glass at a time. Open since July 2025, it's the perfect place for an apéro with friends, in a bright, relaxed setting.

Le Griendel is a craft brewery that has been running since October 2015, now in the Montcalm district (after moving in June 2024). It offers 24 taps of craft beer: IPA, session, English ales, stout, lager & pils, and so on. The menu marries original beers with comfort dishes such as burgers, tartares and poutines. A fine neighbourhood brewery atmosphere where quality comes before everything else!

Californian and Mexican in inspiration, with cocktails, hearty brunches, nachos, tacos and burgers. A festive, relaxed, sunny atmosphere. The service is excellent and the dishes are appreciated for their original flavours. An excellent dinner!!

Set at 1081 route de l'Église in Sainte-Foy, Santa Cruz opened its doors in 2020, backed by Groupe Top Resto — the same team behind L'Arsenal and Birra & Basta. The concept is fully owned: recreate the feel of the American west coast, with a decor inspired by Pacific coastal towns that makes you want to travel the moment you walk through the door. With its 150 seats, the room is large but keeps a warm atmosphere.

The menu is built for sharing and bridges California and Mexico: tacos, nachos, poke bowls, burgers, comfort dishes, with fine vegetarian and gluten-free options — something still too rare. Our cauliflower steak is a good example, frankly well done for a meatless dish. The cocktail list and the wine selection are worth the detour too; the Pisco punch was a particular favourite of ours.

An address that holds up well on the north shore, with an average rating of 4.5 across more than 1,300 reviews. Perfect for dinner with friends, a weekend brunch or a relaxed supper when you are after a bit of sunshine in the middle of a Quebec winter.

The restaurant serves contemporary cooking rooted in local ingredients, with house-made dishes and plates to share. The menu, which changes often with what comes in, is written on a slate. The atmosphere is convivial and intimate, with a decor all its own (including tapestries of rabbits and cats) and music played from vinyl on two turntables. La Buvette Scott offers an eclectic wine list, along with a selection of craft beers and ciders. The restaurant has been praised by critics, and is notably recommended in the MICHELIN Guide. The service is beyond compare, with outstanding guidance on the wine pairings. Excellent value for money.