Top Best French Restaurants in Quebec

"Were there one restaurant to cement the vision of Montreal as the Paris of North America, it would be here at this bistro reputed for local reliability and consistency. While chef Jean-François Vachon dishes out French classics like bone marrow, chicken liver mousse and saumon au cerfeuil with pinpoint accuracy, barman Claude Masson keeps the ship afloat with his lightning-quick service that bails out one satisfied customer to make room for the next. All that, and this one’s been open from 8 a.m."

"Walking off Saint-Denis Street into L’Express feels like stepping into the past. The restaurant, which opened in 1980, is dear to most Montréalers for its magnetic ambiance and classic bistro fare. Conceived by architect Luc Laporte and its owners Colette Brossoit and Pierre Villeneuve, L’Express harkens back to a time of white tablecloths, checkered floors and opulent bars."

"Probably the most down-the-line classic desserts on this map, L'Express swings towards both French (profiteroles) and American (apple pie) with simple plates tightly made."

"A stately establishment on the recently revamped Laurier Avenue, this technically traditional French bistro dishes the likes of homemade boudin, cabillaud and onglet steak frites while making allowances for the inclusion of a range of Quebec cheeses and creative desserts. Also of note: Leméac’s inexpensive table d'hôte menus aimed at the late-night crowd, nightly from 10pm ‘til close."

"A classic French Brasserie- Leméac has been serving delicious French classics for over 15 years. The menu was a collaborative effort between some of the city’s top chefs, and the outcome was superb. Better yet, the kitchen emphasizes organic and local ingredients, so your meals will be flavourful and top quality!"

"We visited Les Enfants Terribles on our final evening in Montreal, and it felt like the perfect spot to reflect on our time in the city. They have a few restaurants around the city, but the star of the show is their 44th floor venue in Place Ville Marie. It’s one of the tallest buildings in the city, and THE place to enjoy lunch or dinner with a view of the city."

"Île des Soeurs, Bistro, Brasserie, French, Quebec, Group Reservation, Online Menu, Restaurant With Terrace, Restaurant With Parking, Take-out, Restaurant With Catering Services, Online Reservation. with a tasty and comforting menu, cooked with care by its owners Francine Brûlé and Serge Bruneau who receive ea... French Restaurants, Restaurants"

"Montreal bistro and French brasserie Les Enfants Terribles has six locations in and around Montreal. But for date night, you'll want to make your reservation for its Au Sommet PVM location. Located 44 floors above the ground, it's one of Montreal's highest restaurants with incredible views."

"From the moment Maman opened in Montreal, social media influencers throughout the city flocked to check out its picturesque decor. It's not only the blue and white plates and greenery that makes this spot special. Every dish at this establishment is fit for a photo shoot, including the famous cookies that made it to Oprah's Favorite Things."

"Fresh food, good coffee, reasonable prices and a friendly ambiance. This cafe started off as a 20th century modern furniture store, but rapidly morphed into a coffee shop. While you’re there, try the coffee cake (it is baked by the owner’s aunt every day)!"

"For breakfast, head to Bistro Le Valois, about a 14-minute walk from the Pie-IX metro station. During the warmer months, you can enjoy a beautiful breakfast on the patio. The portions are generous and affordable. I ordered the French crepes with maple syrup and my fiancé ordered the French crepes with Nutella."

"Le Club Chasse et Pêche is the vision of executive chef Claude Pelletier, opened in 2007 as a successor to popular French restaurant Le Fadeau. The restaurant is one of the city's top romantic dining destinations, showcasing gorgeous retro design elements and leather armchair seating for cozying up with dates. Imaginative fare takes center stage on dinner menus, showcasing unique land and sea fare such as lobster fettuccine with saffron and mascarpone, gemelli and veal cheek with foie gras, and maple-glazed duck confit rolls prepared with macadamia nuts."

"Why we selected it:There’s always restaurants vying to be the hot new thing on the scene, but restaurants like Le Club Chasse et Pêche remind that proven expertise always wins in the end. Founders chef Claude Pelletier and maitre d' Hubert Marsolais didn’t take long to earn solid stature for their choice skills in knowledgeable service, food and drink. Situated in the historic Château de Ramezay in Old Montreal, the entire ambiance of this space exudes Montreal fine dining at its best."

"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"

"This neon-lit Plateau crèmerie is not your garden variety parlour. For 30 years, Guy Morad has spiced up the city’s ice cream scene with a menu that offers zesty ginger, cardamom, curry, and balsamic vinegar alongside classics like chocolate hollandaise and Madagascar vanilla. While these all-natural frozen custards are the main draw, the homey hole-in-the-wall also serves up frozen yogurt, sorbet, soft serve, milkshakes, juices and soy-milk scoops for dairy-free diets."

"The friendly welcome into this tiny space is extended to each customer and the staff are very attentive, adding to the experience. Meu Meu is popular and the photos on the walls are testimony to its appreciative customers. The choice of ice cream flavours is very creative and original and we also found the homemade iced yogurts very flavourful."

"This Plateau crémerie makes frozen custard from a crème anglaise base with flavours including Madagascar vanilla, Chinese ginger, and cardamom, as well as soy milk-based ice cream, and fruit sorbets. The little bench out front is the perfect spot to enjoy a cone or cup and people-watch on Saint-Denis."

"Ta Pies, or Tourtière Australienne, brings “rapid cuisine from Australia and New Zealand” to the heart of Québec. Ta Pies specializes in the iconic meat pie, often considered the national dish of both countries. Ta Pies offers a huge variety of these quick-to-eat pies, piping hot with flavors ranging from classic beef and cheese to butter chicken."

"St. James United Church is a member of the United Church of Canada and is located in downtown Montreal. The Methodist faith was formed in Montreal in 1807, and the community’s development led to the construction of the current church structure on Sainte Catherine Street in 1888. The community fulfills the spiritual needs of individuals of all ages, asserting the value of everyone, regardless of their culture, color, or sexual orientation, including persons with the most diverse abilities who are experiencing problems, as part of a long heritage of dedication to social justice."

"Why: Erected in 1889, the church is a heritage building that also includes the exterior square onto rue Sainte-Catherine and the ground that wraps around to rue Mayor. It is now often used as a multi-purpose venue for cultural, social, and artistic groups."

"When you finish up at the museum continue walking east along Rue Sainte-Catherine, passing by St. James church until you reach Place des Arts. From this point on the street becomes pedestrian-only."

"2380 Notre-Dame St. EastMontreal, Quebec H2K 4K3(514) 872-0311. Village au Pied-du-Courant is a public community area that features a beer garden, numerous food trucks, an artisanal market on Sundays, an onsite bar, and many enjoyable activities for the whole family."