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ToquevsRestaurant Lemeac
Toque! Restaurant and Restaurant Lemeac are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Toque! Restaurant ranks slightly better than Restaurant Lemeac. Toque! Restaurant scores 89 with praise from 10 sources like DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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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
Restaurant Lemeac Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure BlackBook Rough Guide National Geographic
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1045 rue Laurier Ouest Outremont, Montreal, Quebec H2V 2L1, Canada
From $25/night
Concierge "One of the city's best bistros."
Fodor's "On a popular street corner in Outremont, this French bistro creates good karma by heating its outdoor terrace for eight months of the year." Full review
Frommer's "On a recent Saturday night, there was a jovial din among the well-heeled crowd at this bustling, sprightly restaurant on the far western end of the avenue-Laurier scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Efficient staff, white tablecloths, a long brass bar, an extensive wine list, and a traditional menu that ranges from steak frites to a fresh salmon tartare." Full review
BlackBook "How will you ever choose between the escargot portobella ragout or goat cheese, apple and walnut salad? And that’s just the first course."
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How will you ever choose between the escargot portobella ragout or goat cheese, apple and walnut salad?
Rough Guide Star
"Of Montréal’s plentiful top-notch French restaurants, Leméac is one of the finest – as much for the classic food as for the classic ambience."
National Geographic "Really well-made classic French food; open late; satisfies midnight cravings for rillettes (preserved meat) and chèvre chaud (goat-cheese salad)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An elegant bistro that serves French fare from lunch until late night." Full review
Frommer's "For dinner or weekend brunch, this classic bistro is competent, elegant, yet refreshingly at ease" Full review
