Where to enjoy traditional Quebecois cuisine in Montréal
Montréal has always been considered the crossroads of the old and new world, a place where tradition meets avant-garde in all aspects of culture, joie de vivre and, most importantly, food. Scattered around the city are a handful of restaurants that not only focus on local terroir cuisine, but offer a nod to the province’s culinary heritage.
La Binerie
Located in the Plateau Mont Royal neighbourhood sits a brightly painted diner that’s been serving up traditional Quebecois cuisine since 1938. La Binerie has a menu that focuses on hearty traditional meals that stick to your ribs and would sustain any working man throughout the day. Their specialties include pâté chinois (a local version of shepherd’s pie), homemade creton (a spiced pork spread similar to rillettes) and the quintessential tourtière (a meat pie that is traditionally made with porc, beef or veal during the holidays, though La Binerie serves it year round).
4167 Saint-Denis Street
Au Pied de Cochon
Chef Martin Picard’s – Au Pied de Cochon specializes in foie gras including local Quebec ingredients on their menu. Their hallmark is the foie gras poutine – a giant lobe of foie gras sitting atop fries cooked in duck fat, fresh cheese curds, drizzled with gravy and foie gras sauce – a light meal option to say the least. Their menu is ever evolving featuring local products and produce!
536 Duluth Street East
La Part des Anges
Near Promenade Masson in Montréal’s Rosemont neighbourhood, La Part des Anges reimagines Québec’s culinary traditions with a contemporary flair, emphasizing local ingredients and sustainability. From a selection of Quebec cheeses of the moment or charcuterie to candied rabbit legs with apple chutney or squash three-ways, a fantastic meal is almost guaranteed. Also, 70% of its cocktail menu highlights spirits from the local Distillerie de Montréal.
5425 Chapleau Street
Rose Ross
Located on Promenade Masson, Rose Ross offers a refined take on comfort food and gourmet market cuisine. Named after one of the owner’s grandmothers, the restaurant is an ode to the generations of women who nourished their families without the recognition afforded to chefs today. Simple yet elegant dishes, all made from scratch, from the salmon tartare to cod and Cornish hen, each plate is crafted with care. The menu at Rose Ross also offers a weekend brunch service.
3017 Masson Street
Labarake Caserne à Manger
Labarake Caserne à Manger is a neighbourhood gem where creativity meets quality while putting a spin on local cuisine. Once fire station for Shop Angus, this historic space has been reimagined as a vibrant bar-restaurant. Trendy and welcoming, Labarake offers a unique dining experience that blends tradition with modern flavors on their brasserie-style menu. Check out their AAA Angus certifies steak & frites, Pernod flambéed shrimp with black rice, classic beef tartare or even vegan platter of roasted vegetables with ragout.
3165 Rachel Street East
Sucrerie de la Montagne
For a complete Québécois dining experience, Sucrerie de la Montagne (located 40 minutes west of Montréal) invites you to step back in time and experience what it was like to dine at a traditional sugar shack.
300 Saint-Georges Road
Jason Lee
Jason is a seasoned food writer and blogger with over 18 years of culinary adventures in Montréal. He’s a master at uncovering the city's hidden gems and transforming meals into captivating stories. Join him as he continues to explore and share Montréal’s vibrant food scene.