Restaurants & Bars

The restaurant offers an immersive fine-dining experience built on the products of Quebec's land and the boreal forest, showcasing local ingredients such as mushrooms, Quebec caviar and wild herbs. La Tanière is set in vaulted cellars dating from 1686, between the St. Lawrence River and Place Royale, a unique setting steeped in history. It is the only restaurant in the province of Quebec to have received two Michelin stars, a rare distinction that underlines the excellence of its culinary experience.

A legendary address on the Grande Allée, l'Atelier is known for its excellent cocktails, expertly assembled by its team of mixologists, and its tasty selection of tapas, tartares and burgers. The decor sets the tone: raw materials, a chic industrial look, a ceiling of Edison bulbs, suspended staircases, all spread over five levels. An experience as much for the eye as for the palate, with a spectacular terrace in summer.

L'Arsenal wins you over with its very fine industrial-looking decor and its European chic. A fine list of cocktails, wines and beers, generous sharing platters and a vibrant atmosphere make it an ideal stop with a group or as a couple. Perfect for marking a special occasion!

The place has a history. At 1195 rue Taillon, in the Saint-Sauveur district, the red brick façade of the former Arsenal Saint-Malo munitions plant has remained practically intact. Inside, on the other hand, the transformation is spectacular: a 220-seat room under a 12-metre ceiling, set off by two giant chandeliers hanging above the central bar. The project, led by Groupe TopResto and estimated at 7 million dollars, opened its doors in the fall of 2023.

In the kitchen, the house banks on Neapolitan pizzas baked in the Italian tradition, meats out of its own smokehouse, grilling over a wood BBQ and several original dishes. The cocktail list is built around the spirits distilled on site — because L'Arsenal is first and foremost a distillery, founded by four travellers. You can in fact take a guided tour, join a cocktail workshop or stop by the Économusée shop.

The atmosphere is festive and the place stays up late: shows, live music and themed nights from Thursday to Saturday, with brunches on weekends. A large terrace rounds it all out in summer.

Two reservations that come up often in the comments and are worth knowing about: the music can be loud in the evening, and the service slows down when the room is full. Worth keeping in mind if you are after a quiet dinner — but for a lively apéro, it is just the thing.

On charming avenue Cartier, this wine bistro carries us straight to the Mediterranean. Behind Petits Creux et Grands Crus are a couple, Kim Colonna and Marie-Pierre Tomasi, and their wish to bring their passion across the Atlantic: his for the grands crus, hers for Corsican-inspired small bites. Charcuterie, cheeses, dishes inspired by Corsica, all of it accompanied by a superb selection of privately imported wines. An intimate and refined address for anyone in love with the Mediterranean table.