The Best Restaurants in the Laurentians for a Gourmet Getaway in the Region
A romantic getaway or simply an impromptu stay with good company—taking a little break from our daily routine is always welcome. While local travel is more popular than ever, we’ve had the chance this year to rediscover the Laurentians’ exceptional landscapes and its many hidden, paradise-like gems.
There’s no need to travel abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Less than an hour’s drive from Montreal and about three hours from Quebec City, the Laurentians offer an extraordinary panorama: rolling mountains, vast forests, and large lakes stretching across more than 22,000 square kilometres. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, solo, or with friends, the Laurentians are the perfect place to get away for a few days. On the agenda: plenty of outdoor activities, hikes with breathtaking views, and memorable meals around the region’s delicious tables.
Your next stay will be all the sweeter with our selection of delicious spots in the region. From cozy cafés to fine dining restaurants and lively neighbourhood microbreweries, we’ve put together a memorable foodie getaway. Here’s our “best of” the region’s must-visit addresses—something for every taste and style, and plenty of reasons to (re)discover the Laurentians!
It’s also worth noting that the region offers the chance to meet local artisans through visits to vineyards, cideries, distilleries, and microbreweries; true celebrations of Quebec’s terroir in each glass!
If you are visiting the region, plan your itinerary in advance with the guide Le Petit Tastet – Laurentides; produced in collaboration with Bonjour Québec. To check it out now in French, simply click here.
Restaurant Normal
Normal is one of those restaurants that makes a trip to the Laurentians worth it on its own. Behind this Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts address is chef Étienne Lanthier-Morache, whose generous and ambitious cooking is rooted in the richness of the boreal terroir. With its warm setting and particularly thoughtful wine cellar, the restaurant proves that you can eat remarkably well in the Laurentians, with real finesse, without the experience feeling out of reach.
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Baumier - Bar à vin
Baumier – Bar à vin offers refined boreal cuisine and a dynamic wine list. The menu changes frequently in order to showcase local, seasonal products, while the wine selection, curated by Nicolas Quinto, is sure to impress. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to try, and then return to often. A superb address in the Laurentians.
Piedmont
DEUX restaurant x bar à vin
Attention wine lovers! Both a wine bar and restaurant, DEUX is the place to go in Sainte-Thérèse to savour delicious wines accompanied by gourmet small plates. The internationally inspired menu offers a wide range of gustatory journeys, with a special emphasis on vegetables and other vegan options. On the drink side, the house features small producers who make organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Sainte-Thérèse
Dieu du Ciel! - Brasserie / Pub St-Jérome
The famous Dieu du Ciel! microbrewery as you once knew it is no more. Today, it has been transformed into a superb biergarten-inspired space with a capacity of 155 people inside. A beautiful garden-like terrace that can accommodate up to 200 people completes the beautiful new space. Another small surprise: the boutique which has 12 lines of barrels and offers an exclusive selection of Dieu du Ciel beers! So that the alcohol doesn’t go to your head, the establishment also offers to accompany its beer with comforting plates like burgers, nachos, and poutines. The menu also features small, more elaborate dishes, a nice addition to the microbrewery’s new menu. Think panzanella with feta and avocado, and trout from Bobines with Indigenous-inspired flavours
Saint-Jérôme
Merci la Vie
In Prevost since 2015, Merci la Vie bakery is undeniably one of the best bakeries in the province. In early 2020, they moved to a bigger space in Piedmont to grow and be able to spoil their customers even more. The house not only serves excellent bread, but also small seasonal dishes that are to die for. Whether it’s sweet or savoury, every bite is absolutely delicious.
Piedmont
CHOUX GRAS BRASSERIE CULINAIRE
At the foot of the mountain, in the pedestrian village of the Mont Tremblant Resort, the Fairmont Hotel is home to one of the best restaurants in the area: the culinary brewery Choux Gras. Here you can savour delicious and comforting cuisine, full of flavour and perfect for a special evening. Here, we eat with our eyes as much as with our mouths. The address seduces with its breathtaking view of the mountain as well as its delicious menu of revisited local cuisine. If you are passing through the region, a visit is a must!
Mont-Tremblant
Miels d'Anicet
Seasonal address – La Cantine Pollens & Nectars is CLOSED for the 2021 season. They will be back at the end of June 2022 (reservations open at the end of May 2022). If you are planning to spend some time in the northern Laurentians, a stop at Miellerie d’Anicet located at Ferme-Neuve is a must. Anne-Virginie Schmidt and Anicet Desrochers are the charming couple behind this unique project, which consists of an exceptional honey house and a seasonal canteen. Anicet’s honey is some of the best and most unique in Quebec due to their expertise and the diversity of wild flowers in the region. As for the Cantine Pollens & Nectars, they offer a local cuisine with honey, on the plate and in the glass, and the result is simply extraordinary! The simple dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients show the potential of honey in cooking and introduce us to honey wine. “We really wanted to share our love of honey!” A successful endeavour beyond all expectations!
Ferme-Neuve
Cabane d'à Côté / Cidrerie Au Pied de Cochon
Seasonal address – Every fall, the entire orchard at La Cabane d’à Côté is opened to visitors for a delicious country-style picnic! Located in Mirabel, the cabane offers picnic baskets that showcase products grown on-site, along with other beautiful local ingredients. More than ever, local consumption takes on its full meaning here, and the thoughtfully curated baskets pay tribute to the Laurentian terroir. During the warmer months, the orchard’s enchanting setting offers a one-of-a-kind gourmet experience, while in winter, La Cabane also welcomes groups of 16 to 24 guests by reservation.
Mirabel
Basta Osteria
Basta Osteria is a cozy neighbourhood osteria that opened in November 2024 in Sainte-Thérèse, run by a husband-and-wife chef duo — she’s originally from France, he’s of Sicilian descent. The menu features traditional Italian cooking that roams from region to region, changing weekly, with a wood-fired oven in the summer months. The wine list is entirely sourced through private imports, and all cocktail syrups are made in-house. The vibe is warm and unpretentious, true to the spirit of an Italian osteria.
Sainte-Thérèse
Recto-Verso Restaurant Traiteur
An original boreal fine dining experience, Recto-Verso is one of the best restaurants in the area, set in a charming, historically rich location. Perfect for exploring locally inspired cuisine with a creative twist, this spot is a must-visit for the curious and the epicurious alike.
Sainte-Adèle
Boucherie & Restaurant Les Têtes de Cochon
Located in downtown Sainte-Adèle, the restaurant-butcher shop Têtes de Cochon offers high-quality, eco-conscious local cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting. The kitchen serves generous, flavourful plates, with a menu that evolves according to the latest arrivals.
Sainte-Adèle
La Petite Cachée
For 18 years now, La Petite Cachée has been shining in Mont-Tremblant, a must-visit spot in the Laurentian region. Purchased three years ago by Julie Zyromski, the establishment has preserved its essence while modernizing to offer a high-quality, contemporary experience. While the restaurant doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it provides a great meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Mont-Tremblant
Restaurant au petit Poucet
Open since 1945, Au Petit Poucet is a true institution in the Laurentians that serves delicious breakfasts based on traditional Quebecois cuisine! Among the restaurant’s specialties, we savour the maple wood smoked ham glazed with maple syrup—cooked and smoked artisanally on site—a delicious tourtière, and a pouding chômeur that brings us back to childhood. The place is also known for its classic and hearty homemade breakfasts, its famous sugar shack meal, and for its year-round taffy on snow!
Val-David
sEb L'artisan culinaire
Since opening in December 2005, Seb l’Artisan Culinaire has delighted both visitors and locals in Mont-Tremblant with its refined cuisine inspired by Quebec’s terroir. It is one of the region’s best restaurants, and the meals served there are layered with flavour and finesse.
Mont-Tremblant
Asteur - L'Expérience
The restaurant Asteur is the creation of chef Olivier Robillard and his wife, Mihiko Roy. Supported by a team of about fifteen talented individuals in both the kitchen and the dining room, they offer an exceptional culinary experience. Local farmers and producers are showcased through dishes worthy of the finest tables, both here and abroad. The wine list is just as thoughtfully curated — all within a beautifully restored 19th-century home, tastefully and carefully appointed.
Boisbriand
