2025 Winner — Microbrasserie Le Presbytère
Congratulations to Microbrasserie Le Presbytère, from Saint‑Stanislas‑de‑Champlain in the Mauricie region, crowned the 2025 winner of the Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu !
Prix restaurateur 2025 Edition
Dive into the 8th edition of the Prix restaurateur and discover the chefs and establishments that stood out this year.
When passion, local flavors, and creativity come together !
The jury was truely impressed by chef Isabelle Dupuis and her brewing partner Francis Boisvert for their exemplary commitment to local ingredients. Their “Acte de foi” menu is a gastronomic experience you won’t want to miss.
Their authentic approach shines through in every aspect of their work. From their creative, terroir‑driven menu to their craft beers, their spotlight on other Québec made beverages, their boutique showcasing even more local products, their involvement in various gourmet events, and so much more.
The grand reveal took place during a festive evening at Les Botanistes restaurant in Quebec City, bringing together many restaurateurs who are part of the Aliments du Québec au menu program. The atmosphere paid tribute to the passion and dedication of the entire Quebec culinary community.
A huge congratulations to the entire Microbrasserie Le Presbytère team for their passion and determination in showcasing local ingredients! 👏
The establishment, nestled in a heritage building dating back to 1873, joins the prestigious lineage of past award winners : Côté Est (2024), Le Géraldine (2023), Othym (2022), Maison Boire (2021), Le Champlain (2020), La Cuisine (2019) and Chez Boulay (2018).
Two outstanding finalists
Among the twelve establishments nominated for the 2025 edition, Les restaurants 1668 (Chaudière‑Appalaches) and Baumier (Laurentides) also stood out as finalists thanks to their remarkable efforts to showcase local ingredients. Congratulations to both establishments!
The Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu
Created by Aliments du Québec in collaboration with the Association Restauration Québec (ARQ), the Aliments du Québec au menu recognition program brings together more than 1,000 restaurants that give pride of place to Quebec made food products in their kitchens.
The Prix restaurateur was designed to highlight program recognized restaurateurs who stand out through their actions and commitment to sourcing, using, and showcasing Quebec ingredients to their clients.
Selection criteria for the 2025 Prix restaurateur
The winner of the 2025 Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu is chosen by a jury made up of figures from the restaurant and food industry.
Deliberation criteria
- Rate of local sourcing
- Creativity and innovation in using local ingredients year‑round
- Partnerships with local producers/suppliers
- Highlighting producers/suppliers on the menu
- Showcasing local products, producers, and suppliers on the restaurant’s website and social media
- Social involvement in promoting Quebec ingredients
- Additional efforts in local sourcing
- Jury’s personal appreciation
Jury members
- Martin Levesque — Chef exécutif pour le Club de Golf de Boucherville, membre du CA de la Société des chefs, cuisiniers et pâtissiers du Québec (SCCPQ)
- Arnaud Marchand — Chef copropriétaire des restaurants Chez Boulay, Les Botanistes et Le Bedeau, et ambassadeur du programme Aliments du Québec au menu
- Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir — Coéditrice du magazine Caribou et associée chez Cervidés
- Jonathan Lapierre-Réhavem — Directeur de la restauration, des réunions et événements et des services alimentaires, Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ)
- Catherine Lefebvre — Coanimatrice du balado On s’appelle et on déjeune, collaboratrice au Devoir et à Radio-Canada et productrice de balados pour La Petite Histoire
- Kevin Lavoie — Copropriétaire, relations restaurateurs et transformateurs alimentaires, Racines boréales
- Gwenaëlle Reyt, Ph.D — Directrice générale, Les Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise. Conseillère en approches culturelles de l’alimentation, Conseil des appellations réservées
- Billy Bastien — Membre du CA de l’Association Restauration Québec (ARQ) et copropriétaire de la Buvette Thérèse
Congratulations to the winners of previous years
2024 - Côte-Est
2023 - Le Géraldine
2022 - Othym
2021 - Maison Boire
2020 - Le Champlain du Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
2019 - La Cuisine
2018 - Chez Boulay - Bistro Boréal
How to take part in the Prix restaurateur?
The Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu returns every year! To be eligible as a candidate restaurant for this special prize, you must be a member of the Aliments du Québec au menu program.
