Quebec City has many fine French restaurants.
Quebec, Canada, is a province in Canada where French traditions, language and ways of life are still upheld by the locals who remember who first colonized the area. A number of fine French restaurants are located in Quebec, primarily in Quebec City and Montreal.
Café du Monde
Café du Monde has modeled itself after a traditional French bistro and eatery you would find in Paris, in both decor and food. The front facade has a large window which is thrown open when the weather is warm and the sun is shining and all the waiters wear bow ties and starched aprons, ready to serve. Cafe-style tables on tile floors make you really feel like you are in France and the restaurant's food transports most people there completely, with classics like French Onion soup, Garlic Snails, Mussels and Fries, Duck Confit and the signature Couscous Royal. Café du Monde also has a wide international beer and wine selection.
Café du Monde
84, rue Dalhousie, at the Cruise Liner Terminal
Québec, QC G1K 4B2
418-692-4455
lecafedumonde.com
Chez Rabelais
Located right on the l'escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Stairs), Chez Rabelais has one of the best locations for a restaurant in town, as it is centrally located and perfect for people watching the passing pedestrians. Despite the bustling ambiance, the atmosphere is casual, relaxed and very French. Both French and Italian food are served, though the focus is French cuisine with the steak frites and mussels prepared in a variety of ways. Mayonnaise is served with the crispy fries and the variety of salads are fresh and satisfying. There is also an attached bistro, which has an abbreviated menu.
Chez Rabelais
2, rue du Petit-Champlain
Québec, QC G1K 4H4
418-694-9460
Au Pied de Cochon
With a unique take on French/Québecoise cuisine, Au Pied de Cochon is one of the best French restaurants in all of Montreal. It uses what regulars consider the best foie gras as a topping throughout many items on it's menu, from poutine, in a tart or terrine to on its pizzas and burgers. Bison, boudin and duck are also regular items on the menu, making the overall cuisine Au Pied de Cochon rather meat heavy, but rich in flavor. The dessert list is also nearly as lengthy as the menu, with rhubarb pudding and dark chocolate pot de créme. The restaurant is incredibly popular so reservations are recommended.
Au Pied de Cochon
536, ave Duluth est
Montréal, QC H2L 1A9
514-281-1114
restaurantaupieddecochon.ca
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