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ToquevsLa Banquise
Both Toque! Restaurant and La Banquise are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Toque! Restaurant scores significantly higher than La Banquise. Toque! Restaurant is ranked #4 in Montreal with endorsements from 10 publications including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
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900, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle (Saint-Antoine et de Bleury), Montreal, Quebec H2Z 2B2, Canada
From $22/night
Concierge "Despite the French name of this eatery, the lineage of Normand Laprise's cuisine is strictly Berkeley, which means the veneration of local ingredients, many from Québec."
Fodor's "Toqué is slang for "just a little stubborn," as in Chef Normand Laprise's insistence on using fresh, local ingredients from the best providers." Full review
Frommer's "Toqué! is the gem that single-handedly raised the entire city's gastronomic expectations. A meal here has long been obligatory for anyone who admires superb, dazzlingly presented food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Standouts include the roasted venison with black trumpet mushrooms and the caramelized foie gras, often served with pistachios, ground cherries, poached apple, and an apricot purée." Full review
BlackBook "Each bite is a party in your mouth. Ethereal minimalist dining room with touches of art deco and warm wooden panels."
Michelin Guide "Located in the Old Montreal district, Montrealers and international food critics alike consider this restaurant one of the finest in the city."
DK Eyewitness "Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche have reigned as Montreal’s most innovative chefs for more than a decade so reservations are de rigeur here."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Toque! is a luxurious, contemporary French restaurant located across from the Convention Centre and Jean-Paul Riopelle Park." Full review
Rough Guide "Renowned chef Normand Laprise holds court here and the dining experience is ultra chic and unforgettable – if you can get a seat."
National Geographic "Normand Laprise is considered the founding visionary of Quebec haute cuisine; teetering stacks of local, hand-selected ingredients. The Cirque du Soleil of food, complete with acrobatic flourishes. " Full review
La Banquise Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
994 Rue Rachel E, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J3, Canada
From $4/night
Fodor's "Québec is known for poutine—french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—and La Banquise is the place for an authentic poutine experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Poutine (fries with gravy and cheese) come in 25 varieties starting at $4.00." Full review
Michelin Guide "This is the Temple of Poutine, and after a night on the town, no matter what the hour, after noshing on any one of their famous versions, you will understand what poutine is all about."
Condé Nast Traveler "This classic 24/7 diner in the Plateau has 30 different types of poutine, including a classic variety that all first-timers should start with." Full review
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Poutine is comfort food to enjoy alone or with friends or family—especially when you've got 30 varieties to choose from.
Frommer's "La Banquise is incredibly kid-friendly...in addition to poutine, breakfast items, salads, burgers, hot dogs, pogos and cold beer round out the menu. " Full review
