When World’s 50 Best revealed that the winners of its inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards would be announced this past fall, I was sure that we would see many Canadian eateries on the list. And I was right. There’s no doubt that the acclaim received by the ever-evolving Canadian culinary scene is well deserved.
And when Normand Laprise of Montreal’s Toqué! walked onstage to receive the 2025 Icon Award, the packed audience of chefs, restaurateurs and food media rose to their feet and cheered. With decades of experience, Laprise represents the best of what the Canadian food scene has to offer—innovation and mentorship. And he stays true to his vision: “I don’t chase trends, but I stay curious,” he told World’s 50 Best.
All the Canadian spots on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
No. 2: Mon Lapin, Montreal, Que.
Montreal’s Mon Lapin, a 30-seat wine bar in the city’s Little Italy neighbourhood that serves a menu of some 15 shareable (and excellent) dishes, has landed the second spot on the list. Wine director Vanya Filipovic has also been crowned North America’s Best Sommelier.
Mon Lapin, Montreal, Que.
150 Rue Saint-Zotique E. · monlapin.com
No. 3: Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Lincoln, Ont.
Following closely at number three is Restaurant Pearl Morissette, a fine-dining eatery offering an evolving tasting menu of French-inspired farmhouse cuisine in Lincoln, Ont.
Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Lincoln, Ont.
2172 King St, Unit 1 · pearlmorissette.ca
No. 5: Tanière³, Quebec City, Que.
Tanière³ has ranked fifth—which means that Canada represents three of the top five slots on the list. Read more about the immersive Quebec City restaurant, which has also won the Art of Hospitality Award, in our Winter 2025 print issue.
Tanière³, Québec City, Que.
41 Rue Saint-Joseph Est · taniere3.com
#11: Quetzal, Toronto, Ont.
Quetzal is a vibey Toronto eatery is known for its craft cocktails and vibrant Mexican dishes made using local ingredients. They landed at number 11.
Quetzal, Toronto, Ont.
419 College St · quetzalrestaurant.com
No. 12: Baan Lao, Richmond, B.C.
Twelfth ranked is acclaimed Richmond, B.C., restaurant Baan Lao, which highlights elegant Royal Thai cuisine; it has also earned the distinction of being Best Restaurant in West Canada.
Baan Lao, Richmond, B.C.
8360 Park Rd · baanlao.com
No. 22: Montréal Plaza, Montréal, Que.
The number 22 slot goes to Montréal Plaza, a vibrant restaurant that’s loved as much for its stylish interiors as its creative French-bistro menu.
Montréal Plaza, Montréal, Que.
2316 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest · monrealplaza.com
No. 28: Published on Main, Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver’s Published on Main—an upscale, thoughtful contemporary dining spot that showcases the ingredients of Western Canada—has ranked at 28.
Published on Main, Vancouver, B.C.
3595 Main St · publishedonmain.com
No. 29: Le Violon, Montréal, Que.
You may recognize Montreal’s Le Violon as the place where Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were first spotted, but chef Danny Smiles’ restaurant is also a local favourite that has come in at 29.
No. 43: Alma, Montréal, Que.
Spot 43 takes us back to Montreal with Alma, which North America’s 50 Best calls “one of the best Mexican restaurants outside of Mexico.”
Alma, Montréal, Que.
4921 Boulevard Saint-Laurent · almamtl.com
No. 44: Mhel, Toronto, Ont.
Toronto’s Mhel has earned the 44th slot for its intimate setting and brilliant blend of a Japanese izakaya and a Korean bar.
Mhel, Toronto, Ont.
10 Brant St · mhelrestaurant.com
No. 50: Beba, Montréal, Que.
The 50th and final spot on the list goes to Beba in Montreal, a neighbourhood restaurant that celebrates the Argentine-Jewish heritage of its sibling founders.
Beba, Montréal, Que.
3020 Boulevard Saint-Laurent · bebamtl.com
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