Auberge Le Chardo Inn

Quite a way off the beaten track, Mastard rests on the shoulders of humble and engaging chef-owner Simon Mathys, who has completed stints in the kitchens of Laurie Raphaël in Quebec City and Le Manitoba in Montréal. Accommodating some 50 diners, this restaurant with a subtly contemporary design quickly fills up (reservations required; only five services a week). The chef devises an unabashedly original carte blanche menu centered on produce from the terroir, which is often elevated by sauces, sabayon sauces and emulsions – something of a trademark of his. Every dish is made with quality ingred

A brand-new bistro in a lively, buzzing neighborhood. Chef Charles-Tristan Prévost, previously at the renowned Le Club Chasse et Pêche, cooks up generous, meticulously prepared and indulgent bistro cuisine. He sources produce from the famous Jean Talon market nearby. The already iconic Casavant sausage and mash is a mainstay on the menu, as is the confit leek tartlet with Mornay goat's cheese and hazelnut sauce. The evening menu expands to include beef tartare and smoked mackerel, sea bass à la grenobloise, and magret de canard with cider sauce. Natural wines are well represented on the wine l

In their inviting and colorful restaurant, sisters Chahla and Tania Frangié, honor their family's Middle Eastern heritage through their food, which draws in particular on Syrian and Armenian culinary traditions. The menu, packed with authentic and opulent flavors, features mezze for sharing: labneh, hummus, aromatic salads (including fattoush), all served with grilled pita. The beef kebabs, like many other dishes, are spiced up with fléflé, a traditional Syrian condiment (puréed red pepper, sesame, and black cumin seeds with olive oil). For the perfect finish, order the emblematic mehalabié—a

This bistro in the heart of Little Italy, a stone's throw from Jean-Talon Market, is now run by chef Harrison Shewchuk. On his concise, seasonal menu, a handful of timeless classics – such as beef tartare with beef jelly and trout roe – sit alongside a roster of dishes that change with the seasons, making particular use of vegetables sourced from a farm in the Estrie region. The chef is a fan of offal and gives it the gourmet treatment, eg breaded veal brains with sauce ravigote or devilled beef tongue. This modern cuisine with its roots in the classic French repertoire goes down a treat with

Half of this restaurant, which seats some 30 diners, is taken up by a marble counter that encircles the kitchen. From that vantage point, facing Chef-owner Robin Filteau Boucher, you are totally immersed in the action. His menu, inspired by French cuisine, consists of seasonally focused sharing plates, although his egg mayonnaise with lobster is a year-round fixture – removing it would cause his customers to revolt! His pared-back, elegant dishes reveal bold, balanced and masterful flavors; they are also testament to his close attention to sauces, which are one of his strong suits. Start with

A stone's throw from Mon Lapin, the owners of that restaurant have opened a different sort of eatery. Behind the large glass façade, in a lively brasserie setting, it's all about traditional rotisserie cooking. The apparent simplicity of this comfort food belies real skill. Free-range poultry is slowly spit-roasted and served with crispy fries or chicken soup with raviolini, on par with the best Italian brodi. For dessert, a maple leaf-shaped sablé biscuit contains delicate marshmallow and an intensely flavored maple caramel. The atmosphere is family-friendly at the start of the service, getti

In the charming town centre of Mont-Tremblant, Chef Sébastien Houle is right at home in this attractive old house, after gaining culinary experience all over the world, including spells as a private chef on yachts. Inspired by his adventures, the cuisine also showcases local ingredients. The crispy Lake Tremblant walleye tempura is served with a flavorful gribiche sauce. And the osso bucco, simmered until meltingly tender, is served on risotto with Parmesan. On the wine list, Italy and France enjoy pride of place. Service is courtesy of a pleasant and committed team.