Montreal’s top fine dining in 2026 starts with five Michelin one-star restaurants: Europea, Sabayon, Mastard, Hoogan et Beaufort and Sushi Nishinokaze. Behind them is a deep bench of Montreal institutions, from Toqué to Joe Beef, that the guide lists as recommended.
Michelin published its first guide for Quebec on May 15, 2025, with three starred restaurants in Montreal, and added two more in the 2026 edition. The city is smaller than Toronto in some rankings, but it punches above its weight, with festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival drawing visitors every year. Here are the ten fine dining restaurants we would book first.
| # | Restaurant | Distinction (2026) | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europea | 1 star | French |
| 2 | Sabayon | 1 star | Contemporary |
| 3 | Mastard | 1 star | Canadian |
| 4 | Hoogan et Beaufort | 1 star | Canadian |
| 5 | Sushi Nishinokaze | 1 star | Japanese |
| 6 | Toqué | Recommended | Quebec |
| 7 | Le Club Chasse et Pêche | Recommended | French-inspired |
| 8 | Joe Beef | Recommended | Seafood and steak |
| 9 | Au Pied de Cochon | Recommended | Quebecois |
| 10 | Bouillon Bilk | Recommended | French-inspired |
We rank by the guide’s distinction first, then by how long a restaurant has shaped the city’s dining scene.
The 10 best fine dining restaurants in Montreal
1. Europea
At 1065 de la Montagne, Europea is run by chef Jérôme Ferrer and holds one Michelin star, awarded in 2025 and retained in 2026. The cooking is French.
2. Sabayon
Sabayon, at 2194 Centre in the Sud-Ouest district, earned its star in the first Quebec guide and kept it in 2026. The cuisine is contemporary, and the neighbourhood is one of the city’s most interesting for new restaurants.
3. Mastard
Mastard, on Bélanger in Rosemont, serves Canadian cuisine and has held a star since 2025. It is the newest name among the long-time favourites.
4. Hoogan et Beaufort
Also in Rosemont, this Canadian restaurant was recommended in 2025 and promoted to one star in 2026.
5. Sushi Nishinokaze
A newcomer in the Plateau, this Japanese sushi counter earned its first star in 2026.
6. Toqué
Opened in 1993 by Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche, Toqué began on St-Denis with 10 employees and a 55-seat dining room. In 2004 it moved to 900 Jean-Paul Riopelle Place, and it has been a leader in Quebec gastronomy and a training ground for young cooks ever since.
It was listed as Recommended in 2025, a rating its chef-owner found puzzling.
7. Le Club Chasse et Pêche
On Saint-Claude Street in Old Montreal, Le Club Chasse et Pêche is a long-time favourite of locals. Its menu has featured dishes such as suckling pig risotto and roasted duck, and a famous caramel and milk chocolate tart for dessert. The guide lists it as recommended.
8. Joe Beef
Named after the 19th-century Montreal innkeeper Charles McKiernan, nicknamed Joe Beef, the restaurant on Notre-Dame West serves seafood and steak with an in-house oyster bar. Its founders David McMillan and Frederic Morin wrote The Art of Living According to Joe Beef.
The menu is famously crammed onto a single chalkboard, and the guide lists the restaurant as recommended.
9. Au Pied de Cochon
Chef Martin Picard’s restaurant at 536 Duluth East became famous for fries with cheese curds and gravy with a foie gras sauce. Picard also teaches at a cooking school, and the guide lists the restaurant as recommended.
10. Bouillon Bilk
On Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Bouillon Bilk serves French-inspired cooking, with a strong wine list. The guide recommends it too.
Also worth a booking
Maison Boulud at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal is listed as recommended, and Tuck Shop in Saint-Henri was a neighbourhood bistro when we first wrote this list; check it is still open. Prices change often, so check each restaurant’s current menu before you go.
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How we put this list together
We ranked by restaurant distinctions in the 2026 Quebec guide, then by reputation and history. Details come from the restaurants themselves and public records. Menus, prices and opening hours change often.
FAQ
What are the best fine dining restaurants in Montreal?
The five Michelin one-star restaurants in 2026: Europea, Sabayon, Mastard, Hoogan et Beaufort and Sushi Nishinokaze.
Does Montreal have Michelin stars?
Yes. The first Quebec guide, published May 15, 2025, gave three stars to Montreal restaurants. The 2026 edition brought the total to five.
Is Toqué still a good restaurant?
Toqué is listed as Recommended in the guide and remains one of the city’s best-known tables.
Where is Joe Beef?
On Notre-Dame Street West in Montreal. It is known for seafood, steak and an oyster bar.
How much does fine dining cost in Montreal?
Prices vary widely and change often, so check each restaurant’s current menu.
Last updated: October 2026.
