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Published on October 25, 2024

MTLàTABLE: Quebec on the Menu at These 15 Restaurants

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The 12th edition of MTLàTABLE promises to delight food lovers from October 31 to November 17, 2024, and this year 15 restaurants from the Aliments du Québec au menu program are joining the celebration. For 18 days, each establishment will offer a three-, four-, or five-course fixed-price menu ($35, $50, $65, or $80).

Located in various neighborhoods across Montreal, these restaurants promise unique culinary experiences highlighting local ingredients. Whether for a gourmet brunch or a memorable dinner, it’s best to reserve quickly so you don’t miss the chance to discover or rediscover these exceptional tables.

Here are some dishes worth savoring that showcase the best of Quebec ingredients.

Caribou Gourmand

Caribou Gourmand

Originally from France, the owners of this bistro share their love of good food through simple yet refined seasonal dishes made with local ingredients. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the team warmly welcomes guests.

Sample dishes highlighting Quebec products

4-course menu ($50)

Amuse-bouche trio: Chambly mushroom crème brûlée / French toast brioche topped with cranberry whipped cheese, caramelized nuts and dried duck breast / Goat cheese nougat with dried fruits

Magdalen Islands harp seal: seal tataki, sour cream with Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs, sea buckthorn coulis from the Eastern Townships, rice vermicelli, mustard caviar (+$6)

Hunter’s bison stew: braised bison in red wine vegetable broth, mushrooms, bouquet garni, Gabrielle potatoes from Ferme Valupierre, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon (+$6)

Maple dessert: homemade maple leaf cookie in a vanilla entremet with maple ganache, maple biscuit base, whipped cream and meringue shards

Brunch menu ($25)

Jean-Talon Market apple-maple sausage, beer-braised pulled pork, maple scrambled eggs, chocolate chip waffle, fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes and mesclun (vegetarian option available).

Menu MTL à TABLE

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Chez Victoire

Chez Victoire

Located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Chez Victoire offers refined bistro cuisine featuring responsibly sourced terroir ingredients. The retro, cozy décor and wine list focused on small organic producers create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

3-course menu ($50)

Salmon gravlax, yogurt cream, bagel, greenhouse cherry tomatoes, basil

Sous-vide Lac Brome duck breast, butternut squash, oyster mushrooms from Les 400 Pieds de Champignon, hazelnuts, red wine and clementine sauce (+$15)

Milk chocolate ganache, raspberries three ways, salted chocolate crunch, coffee

Menu MTL à TABLE

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Restaurant h3

Located on the second floor of the Humaniti complex, Restaurant h3 offers refined cuisine in a panoramic dining room, while the h3 Lounge provides a cozy space to enjoy signature cocktails.

4-course menu ($65)

Quebec kabocha squash soup, yuzu kosho, maple syrup from La Cabane du Coureur

Quebec beet risotto, Le Péningouin cheese from Fromagerie Au gré des champs, tempura

Boreal root vegetables from Racines boréales, oyster mushrooms from Les 400 Pieds de Champignon, melted 1608 cheese from Baie-Saint-Paul

Apple and cherry clafoutis

Brunch menu ($25)

French toast with confit duck, brioche bread, aged Quebec cheddar, duck sauce, maple syrup from La Cabane du Coureur, served with an autumn mimosa.

Menu MTL à Table

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Rose Ross

Located on Promenade Masson, Rose Ross is a gathering place for fans of modern Quebec cuisine. The market-driven menu evolves with the seasons and fresh arrivals.

3-course menu ($50)

Parmentier soup topped with French-style peas, lovage butter from the garden and croutons

Bobines trout, choron sauce, sorrel and spinach coulis, trout roe, cauliflower bouquets

Caramel and cardamom pudding, whipped cream with amazake from San-Ô-Saké Brewery, passion fruit gel

Menu MTL à Table

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Restaurant de l'ITHQ

The ITHQ restaurant offers refined seasonal cuisine showcasing Quebec ingredients, paired with an extensive selection of local wines in an elegant setting. During weekdays, senior students in the program participate in service and cooking.

5-course menu ($80)

Pickled radishes and chicory with Massawippi miso, hazelnut purée

Smoked and marinated scallops, buttermilk sauce, grilled corn, apples, dill oil

Veal tongue capicollo, mustard emulsion, gougère with Alfred Le Fermier cheese, cucumber, fermented cabbage

Pan-seared beef, carrot and morel sauce, cabbage with braised oxtail, roasted carrots, sunflower crumble

Goat cheese cream from Fromagerie Alexis de Portneuf, poached pears, pear sorbet, oat tuile, caramel and spiced pear jelly

Menu MTL à Table

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Darna Bistroquet

Darna celebrates the Petite-Patrie neighborhood and great food, blending Maghreb and Mediterranean inspirations with local, responsibly sourced products, natural wines and craft beers.

4-course menu ($50)

Grilled halloumi from Phoenicia Cheese Shop in Boucherville with Darna sauce and toasted cumin

Royal quail tajine from Ferme Besnier with Berber spices, ginger, saffron, preserved lemon and olives

Lamb merguez couscous from the Eastern Townships with seasonal vegetables and chickpeas

Fig clafoutis

Brunch ($25)

Breakfast poutine with roasted zaatar potatoes, gravy, grilled halloumi, poached eggs and pickled shallots.

Menu MTL à TABLE

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Les Enfants Terribles

This chic brasserie offers French classics and comforting Quebec specialties in a refined yet lively atmosphere.

3-course menu ($50)

Beef tataki with hummus, fried chickpeas and Quebec maple crisp

Lac Brome duck aiguillettes with butternut squash and maple OR Nagano pork chop with bok choy

Mille-crêpes dessert

Menu MTL à TABLE

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Perles et Paddock

Located in a converted garage, this café-buvette transforms from a bright daytime space to a cozy evening venue, highlighting creative seasonal cuisine and artisan wines.

4-course menu ($50)

Tapioca croquette with squash and Madras curry

Roasted cauliflower with honey, tahini yogurt and Louis d’Or cheese

Grilled Bobines trout with salsify and lemon cream reduction

“Brest-Montréal” dessert with buckwheat praline cream and miso caramel

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Kyomi

In a modern zen décor, Kyomi blends art, color and flavor for a unique dining experience.

3-course menu ($35)

Chicken wonton soup

Crispy vegetable harumaki with Quebec cabbage

“Love nest” noodles with chicken and shrimp (vegetarian option available)

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La Cale - Pub zéro déchet

Montreal’s first zero-waste pub offers an eco-friendly dining experience with craft drinks and creative dishes.

3-course menu ($50)

Pan-seared “pastoncles,” daikon and white wine marinade

Quebec squash gnocchi with tea reduction and bacon

Maple and apple upside-down pudding

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Archway

Archway offers colorful international seasonal cuisine, with many gluten-free and vegan options using fresh local ingredients.

4-course menu ($65)

Umami dumpling with hazelnut butter

Roasted maitake mushrooms with crispy sticky rice

Kofta-style tajine meatballs with baharat tomato sauce

Tiramisu-style cocoa rice arancini

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Le Boulevardier

Located in Hotel Le Germain Montreal, Le Boulevardier serves French brasserie classics alongside exceptional local products.

4-course menu ($65)

Perfect egg with mushroom and truffle cream

Magdalen Islands scallops with bacon cream

Ricotta and wild mushroom ravioli

Maple caramel cake with milkcaps

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AQM Le Boulevardier

Osco!

At Restaurant Osco in the Intercontinental Hotel, warmth, elegance and creativity come together to highlight Quebec harvests.

3-course menu ($50)

Quebec squash and carrot velouté with maple and pumpkin seeds

Braised beef cheek with mashed potatoes and green beans

Crème brûlée

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Le Virunga

Two passionate advocates of African culture invite guests to explore reimagined Sub-Saharan flavors in a welcoming setting.

3-course menu ($65)

Quebec goat burger with pili-pili mayo and plantain

Slow-cooked beef shoulder with curry-tomato glaze and butternut purée

Pudding dessert

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Croisières AML

Enjoy a dinner cruise on the St. Lawrence River, with views of Montreal and the illuminated Jacques-Cartier Bridge.

Note: the MTLàTABLE price does not include the cruise.

5-course menu ($80)

Orzo salad with elk, goat cheese and elderflower cider vinaigrette

Rabbit rillettes with fortified wine onions

Braised beef cheek with Quebec American pepper sauce and apple brandy

Chocolate and blueberry dessert with custard and salted caramel

Coffee and tea

Menu MTL à TABLE

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Savor Quebec for every occasion!

Discover the full list of restaurants recognized by the Aliments du Québec au menu program for showcasing local Quebec products in their kitchens. There’s something for every taste and occasion, across the entire province! Click here >>

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