Montréal keeps shining on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list
Gastronomy
Montréal’s food scene has hit another high. In a glamorous ceremony in festive food city New Orleans, the 2026 North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards featured four winners in Montréal, including a newcomer to the list. Even more reason to take a foodie tour of our award-winning restaurants!
Mon Lapin gets comfy near the top
Mon Lapin not only ranked No. 5 on the 2026 list, it was also named Best Restaurant in East Canada 2026! Its effortlessly seasonal, produce-driven cooking and Vanya Filipovic’s world-class wine program still continue to draw accolades to this lively, unpretentious spot.
Le Violon hits a high note
The Plateau gem Le Violon took No. 15 this year. This latest project of chef Danny Smiles (alongside Mitch Laughren and Sara Raspa) attracts the IT crowd with its unique Italian-Egyptian cuisine.
Beba brings the heat
Verdun’s beloved neighbourhood Beba rose to No. 27 this year thanks to founder-brothers Ari and Pablo Schor’s relaxed approach to the noble flavours of Argentina, by way of Italy and Spain.
Sabayon makes its entrance
The Pointe’s Sabayon entered the 50 Best scene this year by securing its spot at No. 34. The restaurant’s hyper-seasonal Quebec-driven tasting menus (courtesy of chef Patrice Demers) and wines (thank you, Marie-Josée Beaudoin!) make for some of Montréal’s most delicate and memorable fine dining.
About the 50 Best
The North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list is created by the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of more than 300 independent (and anonymous) leaders from across the region, each selected for their expert opinion of the regional restaurant scene. The resulting list was the first ranking of its kind to encompass the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean.
Isa Tousignant
Isa Tousignant is an editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. (All were transformative.) Her favourite things include discovering new flavours and celebrating the creativity that defines her hometown, Montréal.