For years, food travellers have used the Michelin Guide as a compass, seeking out the finest bites wherever they go. Those red signs on restaurants walls worldwide have encouraged foodies to make reservations; recommendations by the gastronomic experts have gone a long way! I’m glad to announce it’s finally Quebec’s turn, as the inaugural selection was announced mid-May 2025. Here’s what you need to know about the Michelin stars in Quebec, green stars, Bib gourmand, and special awards!
Full disclaimer: as a local in Quebec, I’ve always known that my province was a foodie place to be and see, and that didn’t depend on the Michelin crew, but it’s always nice for the world to get a reminder of how great our gourmand artists are!
If you’re planning a trip to Quebec and food is part of the reason why, here’s your essential guide to the Quebec Michelin guide and stars world!
But First, What’s the Michelin Guide?
Created in France over a century ago by the Michelin brothers (yes, the tire company), the guide began to encourage road travel (and ultimately tire purchases) by recommending hotels and restaurants. Today, the Michelin Guide is one of the most known culinary references in the world.
In addition to stars, Michelin also awards:
- The Bib Gourmand: great food at a great price
- The Green Star: restaurants that champion sustainable practices
Who’s Shining? Quebec’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
As of May 2025, 102 restaurants have been awarded a Michelin title, with 9 Michelin Stars (1=very good, 2=excellent cooking, 3=exceptional cuisine), 3 Bib Gourmands (great food, great price) and 3 Green Stars (sustainable practices).
Here They Are, Our Local Stars
Woooot woooot: Restaurant Tanière³, located in Quebec City was awarded the 2nd 2-star recognition in Canada. Out of all the places where excellent food is served in my province, being the place getting 2 stars really is something and the team totally deserves it!
8 restaurants received 1 star:
- ARVI, Kebec Club Privé, Laurie Raphaël, Légende (Quebec City)
- Jérôme Ferrer – Europea, Mastard, Sabayon (Montréal)
- Narval (Rimouski)
Bib Gourmand: Quebec’s Affordable Restaurants
There are now 17 Bib Gourmand:
- Montreal: Annette Bar à vin, Cadet, Casavant, Le Petit Alep, L’Express, Parapluie, Rôtisserie La Lune
- Quebec City: Battuto, Bistro B, Buvette Scott, Hono Izakaya, Melba, Lueur, Outoboros, Torii Izakaya
- Côté Est (Kamouraska), Losange (Rimouski)
I’ve eaten so many times at Le Petit Alep, and you NEED to have the spiced fries if you go there! As for Hono Izakaya, come hungry and eat one of each on the menu, it’s crazy delic’. I had a blast at Melba, where everything was spectacularly inviting and I rolled home hahaah!
Green Stars: Eco-Conscious Food Picks
If you’re someone that has sustainability at heart, then you’ll be on the lookout for the 3 new Michelin Green Stars in Quebec:
- Auberge Saint-Mathieu (Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc)
- Espace Old Mill (Stanbridge East)
- Alentours (Quebec City)
I tried Alentours last year and it was flabbergasting. Not only is everything ultra, ultra-local, but the service was out of this world. The restaurant is small, and the atmosphere is great, and the knowledge of local produce and alcohols the staff has is definitely some of the best I’ve ever seen.
Special Prizes
Other artisans in Quebec province have received special prizes as well:
- Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award: Véronique Dalle (Foxy)
- Michelin Sommelier Award: Vania Filipovic (Mon Lapin)
- Michelin Outstanding Service Award: Roxan Bourdelais (Tanière3)
- Michelin Young Chef Award: Cassandre Osterroth & Pierre-Olivier Pelletier (Kebec Club Privé)
76 Recommended Restaurants
Last but not least, there are 76 recommended restaurants that didn’t receive a specific title but still deserved that little red tag to put on the front door!
So, if you’re still looking for more recommendations on where to eat in Quebec City for gourmets, these are perfect:
- Alentours
- Ambre Buvette
- Champlain Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
- Chez Boulay
- Chez Muffy
- Chez Rioux & Pettigrew
- Échaudé 73
- Kundah Hôtel
- La Bête
- La Planque
- Le Clan
- Le Clocher Penché
- Le Hobbit
- Le Parlementaire
- L’Orygine
- Myranel
As for Montreal, these must-try restaurants are on the list:
- Au Pied de Cochon
- Beba
- Bouillon Bilk
- Cabaret l’Enfer
- Candide
- Damas
- Dorsia
- Ferreira Café
- Foxy
- Garde Manger
- Hoogan et Beaufort
- Île Flottante
- Joe Beef
- Jun I
- La Chronique
- Lawrence
- Le Club Chasse et Pêche
- Le Filet
- Le Mousso
- Le Serpent
- Le St-Urbain
- Le Vin Papillon
- Le Violon
- Le Virunga
- Leméac
- Les Mômes
- Maison Boulud Ritz-Carlton
- Marcus Four Seasons Hotel
- Mémo
- Moccione
- Monarque
- Mon Lapin
- Montréal Plaza
- Okeya Kyujiro
- Oncle Lee
- Othym
- Panacée
- Park
- Place Carmin
- Restaurant de l’ITHQ
- Salle Climatisée
- Schwartz’s Deli
- Toqué!
- Yokato Yokabai
Mauricie region:
- Auberge Saint-Mathieu, Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
- Épi, Buvette de Quartier, Trois-Rivières
- Arlequin, Rimouski
- La Porte Arrière, Rivière-du-Loup
- Les Affamés, Rimouski
- Chardo – resto & bar à vin, Bromont – read my review here!
- Les Mal-Aimés, Cookshire-Eaton
- Maison Boire, Granby
- Vin Polisson, Sherbrooke
- Espace Old Mill, Stanbridge East
- Le Hatley and Le Tap Room at Manoir Hovey
- Chez Mathilde, Tadoussac
- L’Épicurieux, Val-David
- Le Géraldine, Saint-Eustache
- sEb L’Artisan Culinaire, Mont-Tremblant
Why It Matters to You, the Traveller
Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and prepare to be surprised by Quebec as a new star on the global Michelin culinary map.
Whether you follow the star trail or your own curiosity, eating in Quebec is about discovery, pleasure, and connection. I personally feel that you need to treat this as a suggestion checklist, not an “only these” kind of bucket list of places to eat in Quebec.
No matter where you are in the world, my opinion is pretty much the same. These restaurants are all worth it, all deserve it, but there are a ton of other forgotten places, so don’t feel bad if you don’t get around to these while you’re here.
Here are some other suggestions you might like:
- Foodie Bucket List: Must-Try Foods from Quebec while in Canada’s French Province
- Le Boulevardier Restaurant – Where to Eat in Downtown Montreal
- Most Affordable Restaurants in Quebec City
- Restaurants in Rivière-du-Loup: Best Places to Eat
- The Best Foodie Places to Visit in Charlevoix
Tips for Gourmand Travellers
- Reservations: having gained popularity since May 2025, places sometimes book out months in advance, secure your spot as early as you can!
- Dress codes & budgets: Michelin star dining leans more formal, but Bib Gourmands are less formal.
- Transport/logistics: most Michelin venues are city centre in Montreal and Quebec City, so they are walkable; but Kamouraska, Rimouski and Eastern Townships ones require a car or car rental.
In Quebec, some of the most unforgettable meals might come from a tucked-away bistro, a countryside inn, or a daring kitchen experimenting with wild flavours. Trust your taste buds and your appetite for adventure and get on the road to uncover your own star-spangled favourites!
Eat on and chase poutine too!
What to Do in Quebec City region and How to Organize Your Trip
Curious about how to spend your day in the Quebec City region? Here’s a list of the top activities to consider adding to your plans:
- Admire Quebec City’s largest waterfall and take a cable car to the top of the Montmorency Falls.
- Experience a unique walking adventure in the heart of Old Quebec and learn about its history.
- Discover the food, beverages, and vineyards of Île d’Orléans.
- Explore the wilderness near Quebec City with a hike in the Jacques-Cartier National Park.
- Introduce yourself to speed skating in Quebec City with top athletes on an inside ice ring.
- Ziplining above the Sainte-Anne canyon near Quebec City.
- Sleep comfortably at the Fairmont Château Frontenac and enjoy an incredible view of the St. Lawrence River.
- Enjoy a peaceful room at the Hilton Quebec and take a dip in the only year-round heated outdoor pool in Quebec City.
Preparing For Your Trip
When I look for things to do in my destination, I always have a look at Viator, GetYourGuide, Manawa, Civitatis and sometimes even Expedia.
It’s first off a great way to find out what there is to do, but always a quick and easy method to book cheaply and efficiently with these renowned platforms.
Need a place to sleep? I find most of my accommodations on Booking.com but I also use Hotels.com for their rewards program (11th free night) as well as Expedia. When booking smaller places in Quebec, you might not find them here and need to contact them directly.
Looking for a cheap flight to the Outaouais through Montreal? Have a look on Cheapoair or Skyscanner I use regularly.
Once you’re there, rent a car to roam free with DiscoverCars, AutoEurope or RentalCars or hop on a bus around Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec, and surrounding cities with Busbud.
Here are some other amazing tours in Montreal you may want to book!
- Try your hand at a bagel making workshop, an iconic Montreal institution!
- Vélo Festif MTL partying with friends (or new acquaintances) and biking collide.
- Combine bike and spa for sore joints with Fitz Tours.
- Spade & Palacio lead activities like Beyond the Bike Lanes, Beyond the Market, Beyond the Basilica, Mural Tours, and Beyond the Village.
- Secret Montreal offers hidden history tours of the Montreal red light district around what we now call the Quartier des Spectacles.
- Watch a Montreal Canadiens Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Bell Centre.
- Take a History Walking Tour of Old Montreal with Guidatour.
- Quartier des Spectacles offers a free walking tour around the Place des Festivals in the summer.
- Urban Marmotte and his owner Michel take you around the city for a Montreal by Night tour!
- Discover the RESO: Montreal’s Underground City + Downtown Tour.
- If you’re into architecture and quirky living spaces, Habitat 67 tours are for you!
- Indulge in some of the best bites in the city with Secret Food Tours.
- In the Shadow of the Mountain: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour.
- The Montreal Street Art & Mural Tour with Fitz Montreal.
- Montreal’s Sin City Era & Golden Age Walking Tour by MTL Detours.
Do you want to learn more about restaurants in the province of Quebec? Take a look at our other pins!
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