Restaurant l'Épicurieux

"Nestled on the outskirts of a picturesque village, this charming "chalet" boasts a low-key, rustic-style decor. Chef Fanny Ducharme has built up an excellent reputation with this country restaurant with a farm-to-table approach: sweet roasted Delicata squash, accompanied by its seeds and a tangy sumac yogurt, or delicately cooked trout, served with crunchy baby turnips and a dashi broth with mushrooms. The desserts stand out for their use of local and seasonal ingredients—think frangipane tartlet topped with tart sea buckthorn berries. Very cordial service." - Michelin Inspector

The Best Restaurants in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec | Eater Montreal

"This relative newcomer has dazzled critics last year with inventive French-leaning dishes with influences from all over the map, all showcasing Quebec produce and products from season to season. In the summer, ask for a spot on the screened-in terrace." - Ashley Joseph

Critic Crowns New Falafel Royalty in Mile End’s Falafel Yoni | Eater Montreal

"Out in Val-David I found an utterly wonderful, ideal countryside farm-to-table spot with great prices on small plates and a selection of biodynamic wines. Highlights included one heck of a large tomato paired oddly but successfully with oregano, peanuts and honey, and a pork loin with cauliflower and a mayo-mustard gribiche sauce that offered a stellar twist on classic French flavours. The signature blue cheese gnocchi is rich — more of a ski-season dish — but otherwise the place earns high marks and a near-perfect three-and-a-half-star impression." - Tim Forster