Best Fine Dining in Hudson

"We can thank this restaurant’s chef-owner Normand Laprise for leading the city’s pack when it comes to recognizing the quality of Quebec’s ingredients, with Toqué!. being known as a forebearer of the farm-to-table movement here. From seafood on the coast to the peak freshness of farms in the summer to preserves and hearty roots in the winter, the menus here shift seamlessly with the seasons in colorful curations of cultivation."

"Dubbed the second-best restaurant in the country, Toqué’s dinner menu might cost a pretty penny and take several hours, but their lunch service offers an excellent experience at a lower cost — in both time and money. With plenty of à la carte options from duck tartare to confit trout, it’s ideal for fancy business lunches or just the chance to treat yourself."

"Normand Laprise is a legend in the culinary world of Montréal, a pioneer who elevated the city's dining scene with an emphasis on local and seasonal products, putting the bounty of Québec at the center of his menu."

"Marcus, the restaurant brought to us by Montreal’s new Four Seasons Hotel, reinvents the concept of a gourmet bistro through a menu that focuses on seafood. Quick snacks or unique seafood dishes – the kitchen adapts to your desires with their flexible menu, all day long. Located on the third floor of the hotel, the setting is absolutely magnificent and offers a breathtaking view of the of Montreal’s downtown core."

"As one of the best restaurants in Montreal, Le Club Chasse et Pêche is a truly essential address for any foodies who are planning a visit to the city. The title “Club” was a deliberate choice to emphasize the privacy that this address offers its clients. Located just out of the way from the usual hustle and bustle of Old Montreal, this address is ideal for anyone who’s looking to go unnoticed or to enjoy a gastronomic experience in an intimate setting that is ideal for conversation."

"There isn’t an avid diner alive in Montreal who would deny the level of quality in chef Claude Pelletier and maitre d' Hubert Marsolais’ restaurant in Old Montreal. Situated in an old stone château, this height of fine dining in the city is a combination of a dark and contemplative dining space and the Governor's Garden in the summer. But really, wherever and whatever you eat in its space, it’s posh."

"Spending the evening at this surf-and-turf Montreal institution is like stepping into a Flemish Old Master painting as interpreted by 21st-century hands. Superstar Canadian chef Claude Pelletier launched this foodie mecca in 2004, and its renown is international—so make reservations well in advance of arriving in the city. leclubchasseetpeche.com"

"The Sunday brunch at the Renoir of the Sofitel Hotel is everything a foodie can dream of. One glance at the European-style buffet conceived by the French chef Olivier Perret is enough to get your appetite up and eager. From bison and prosciutto mozzarella tartine and Bellevue salmon to trays weighted with oysters and potato mousseline with truffles, the only thing better than the dining options are pairing your choices with some freshly squeezed juice and a good latte."

"Perfect for spoiling your family or celebrating a special occasion, the brunches at Le Renoir are a must-try. Bright and comfortable, with a beautiful terrace, this chic restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel offers a generous buffet. The dishes vary according to availability and season, but Le Renoir is especially renowned for its beef ribs, its Bellevue salmon and its oysters."

"In the Sofitel hotel, right smack in the heart of downtown, you’ll find one of the best French restaurants in Montreal. Renoir’s chef, Olivier Perret, creates dazzling dishes that are beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. Here, you’ll find one of the best tasting menus in town."

"Candide's prix fixe menu changes monthly, a reflection of chef John Winter-Russell's love of local, seasonal, and temporal cooking at his restaurant on the south side of St. Joseph's Church. Every meal follows the same format: two fixed starters, a choice between two mains, and a choice between two desserts. In summer, Winter-Russell's delicate menu, which is mostly plant-based, might include ingredients like asparagus, radishes, peas, lovage, zucchini flowers, mussels, sturgeon, and pork."

"The work of chef John Winter Russell in this seminary-turned-restaurant is a masterclass in seasonal menus. Inspired by Voltaire’s last lines of the novel of the same name, their dish compositions from farms and gardens are anything but garden variety. Even the wine list from Emily Campeau, numbering in around 100 bottles, is exploratory and refined."

"It’s easy to focus on the person sitting across the table when the service is as finessed as it is at Candide. After all, nothing sets the mood quite like some pretty plates, made up of ultra-local, ultra-seasonal Quebec produce, along with sexy wines to match. The charming terrasse dishes up an excellent atmosphere in summer, too."

"For years since its 1989 opening, La Colombe was Montreal's best bring-your-own-wine restaurant. The competition has since wised up yet, but it is still in the top three for value, service, and quality. A small bistro on the Plateau, this small dining room serves fine French cuisine for a steal, with a daily fixed menu that includes a soup, main course, dessert, and coffee, or splurge on one of the biggest pieces of seared foie gras you've ever seen."

"Downtown restaurant Trestevere has become an ingrained institution since opening in 1973, despite its location in an area better known for tacky clubs than fine food. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and locally sourced, and the wine list is extensive and carefully curated. Expect classic dishes such as carbonaras and arrabbiatas; desserts include a spectacular cassata Siciliana, a confection made of sponge cake and ricotta cheese layered with candied fruit."

"The last dish was a Wagyu roll, hit with a blowtorch, and a tuna belly roll in a similar treatment. (2 separate magical rolls) loved... (514) 446-1468Order online"

"Fun, Festive and Affordable: good times at a good price Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a relaxed evening out at a restaurant – one where your date’s voice is louder […]"

"Poutine, that glorious Quebecois invention featuring french fries and cheese curds doused in gravy, is a must for every first time visitor to Montreal. The most famous spot is La Banquise, which servers poutine to the hungry (sometimes drunken) masses 24 hours a day. I asked my friend Jodi, a local, for her recommendation, and she suggested Frite Alors!"

"If you don’t want to venture as far as La Banquise, you could just go to Frite Alors!. in the Latin Quarter. It also has delicious poutine and it’s a little more centrally located. But La Banquise is a classic for a reason, in my opinion, so I think it’s worth it to go."

"The pogo was undercooked lol...Poutine was ok.I used to go to the frite alors near udem a lot when I was going to school. Now the sauce is not the same a..."

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"The gigantic oratory honors St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint. The largest shrine ever built in honor of Jesus’ father, this Renaissance-style building was completed in 1960 and commands fine views of the northern slope of Mont-Royal. The oratory dome is visible from anywhere in this part of town. The oratory is also a tribute to the work of Brother André, the determined monk who first built a little chapel here in 1904."

"Driving around Montreal, you might notice a big, rounded, green roof standing tall on the horizon. That roof belongs to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, the largest church in Canada and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. At 97 metres, that huge roof — the dome of the Oratory basilica — is the second highest in the world, behind only Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome."

"The rundown: Before Caroline Andrieux came along, the Darling Foundry was just another abandoned industrial building on the edge of Griffintown. Andrieux, who has a history of transforming unoccupied buildings into art spaces, is the founder and artistic director of the visual arts centre that launched here in 2002; before that, she spent the second half of the ’90s cultivating an artistic community in this neighbourhood. The Foundry has two rooms, but they aren’t always in use."

"Fonderie Darling is a unique visual arts centre under the umbrella of Montreal’s Quarter Ephemere, a group which reclaims abandoned industrial buildings in the city and converts the spaces into art venues. Their mission is to increase awareness of local art while at the same time drawing attention to these desolate urban spaces. Fonderie Darling is part art gallery, part artists studio block, and all heart."

"At Fonderie Darling, be ready to find urban and industrial visual arts with eco-conscious undertones. Right now, the gallery is showing a series of colourful cartoon-like paintings by Vincent Larouche, as well as a huge exhibition in its main hall inspired by aquatic life in the St-Lawrence river. Oh, and don’t forget to stop by the EmballeToi!"

"Village Grec has been, quite simply, Park Ex's — and Montreal's — gyro and souvlaki standby since 1977. A pillar in a neighbourhood rife with affordable, hearty Greek fare — see also Panama, Tripolis, and Marven's."