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12 terroir restaurants to try in Quebec

Crédit photo : Cabane à sucre Constantin

Looking for a warm and welcoming place to indulge this winter (and early spring)? Here are twelve Quebec addresses that combine conviviality and gourmet pleasures. Get ready to savor the best of our terroir, warm and cozy! 🤗

1. Auberge des Glacis

Chaudière-Appalaches

In this old seigniorial mill dating from 1841, history is told through the stone walls and the gourmet table. Nestled between the river and the mountains, just an hour from Quebec City, the Auberge des Glacis offers generous cuisine featuring local produce. The cozy atmosphere is ideal for warming up on chilly days! 🔥

📍 L’Islet (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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2. La Rabouillère

Montérégie

La Rabouillère is much more than a farm: it’s a complete agro-tourism experience! On site, we raise lamb, rabbits, poultry and many other animals, all of which are transformed into tasty dishes at our top-quality Table Champêtre. On-site accommodation lets you prolong the pleasure and, above all, discover the unique atmosphere of a family farm where everything is done with passion. Don’t leave without a trip to the boutique for your provisions! 🧺

📍 Saint-Valérien (Montérégie)
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3. La Baboche Bistro à Broues

Montérégie

La Baboche draws its inspiration from Prohibition anecdotes and the story of a daring woman who brewed and sold her own beer by night. Today, this broues bistro welcomes you to enjoy comfort food, all accompanied by craft beers. 🍺 An address to discover for a warm evening!

📍 Saint-Hyacinthe (Montérégie)
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4. L’Espiègle Restaurant

Montérégie

Looking for inventive market cuisine? 🎨 L’Espiègle uses local Quebec produce to create modern dishes at affordable prices. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere, warm decor and, as a bonus, a heated back terrace to enjoy the joys of winter (or early spring) without shivering. A perfect spot to indulge in a little taste bliss downtown.

📍 Saint-Hyacinthe (Montérégie)
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5. Le Presbytère Microbrewery

Mauricie

Housed in the village’s former presbytery, this microbrewery offers a unique brewing and culinary experience. The beers are crafted from regional products, and chef Isabelle Dupuis sublimates Mauritian terroir with an à l’ardoise menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. What’s more, the establishment is Fourchette Bleue certified, a member of the La Table Ronde collective and a finalist for the Prix Restaurateur Aliments du Québec on the 2023 menu! 🍴

📍Saint-Stanislas (Mauricie)
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6. Les Fous-Braques

Lanaudière

If you’re looking for a warm, family atmosphere, Les Fous-Braques is the place for you. This local bistro concocts homemade dishes with ingredients carefully selected from Lanaudière producers. The atmosphere is simple, friendly and warmly inviting. Perfect for getting together for a good meal and escaping the winter chill. 🍲

📍 Mascouche (Lanaudière)
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7. Parcelles

Cantons-de-l’Est

Looking for something different? Parcelles welcomes you to their home, in a small dining room heated by a wood fire. On the program: communal tables and a set menu based on winter vegetables from the cellar, greens from the greenhouse and lovingly preserved foods from the previous summer. 🥦 Count $110 per person for this beautiful country interlude!

📍Austin (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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8. Maison de Soma

Laurentides

Set in the heart of a diversified 240-hectare farm, Maison de Soma offers creative seasonal cuisine rooted in the land. Organic vegetables, fruit and honey produced on site, carefully raised poultry, wild pickings… Everything converges on your plate. 😍 Come and discover their table du soir, their dinners or leave with some of their homemade products!

📍Mont-Tremblant (Laurentides)
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9. Restaurant Nord

Several locations in Québec

Welcome to this Nordic-inspired gastronomic space! ❄️ Restaurant Nord welcomes you for a coffee, an aperitif or a full meal, in the dining room or on the warm terrace. An excellent option for a moment of relaxation after a day in the great outdoors. Need an idea for a group outing? The restaurant welcomes parties of ten or more.

📍 Saint-Sauveur, Vieux-Québec, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Sherbrooke et Île-des-Soeurs
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10. Le Lutin Marmiton

Mauricie

Both enchanting and gourmet, Le Lutin Marmiton offers delicate, refined cuisine drawing on local and forest flavors. Chef Simon Lafontaine’s menu evolves with the seasons, always ready to surprise curious taste buds. The ambiance of the place, combined with the village’s legendary reputation, adds a magical touch to the experience. ✨

📍 Saint-Élie-de-Caxton (Mauricie)
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11. Espace Old Mill

Cantons-de-l’Est

At Espace Old Mill, agriculture and culture are celebrated in an enchanting setting. 🍃 This gourmet farm table features local produce, prepared with passion. The bucolic ambience and warm welcome make it the perfect place to share a comforting meal with friends or family, while discovering the richness of the Eastern Townships’ terroir.

📍 Stanbridge East (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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12. Les Fougères

Outaouais

Backing onto the village of Chelsea, Les Fougères overlooks magnificent gardens and woodlands, reflecting the beauty of the four seasons. The cuisine, made entirely on site from raw ingredients, reflects the team’s commitment to quality and authenticity. A little extra? The gourmet boutique adjacent to the restaurant, where you can take some of this culinary magic home with you. 🥰

📍Chelsea (Outaouais)
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