A lot of excitement has surrounded this topic. Regarding which establishments have received and not received a Michelin star since then The world-renowned restaurant guide unveiled its choices for the Quebec edition. On Thursday, however, the true victors might be the Bib Gourmand recipients: 17 eateries across the province, with seven located in Montreal, recognized for delivering "high-quality meals at reasonable prices."
In Canada, establishments awarded a Bib Gourmand designation need to provide a two-course meal including either dessert or a glass of wine for less than $60. Residents from west end areas would have to venture across town to enjoy dining at these acclaimed restaurants since all the selected venues in Montreal are situated east of St-Urbain Street.
For us, accessibility combined with quality is key," stated Mila Rishkova, who owns Annette bar à vin alongside her life companion, Chef Marc-Antoine Jetté. The establishment launched in 2023 at Molson Street within the Angus Yards complex. "My wish is for guests to visit and savor our offerings," she continued. "We boast an exquisite selection of wines—given that we're primarily a wine bar, the atmosphere remains quite relaxed.
By awarding Annette a Bib Gourmand, Michelin praised Jetté’s "ample and meticulous" seasonal fare served "in a communal fashion, tapas-style": mussel escabeche, braised sirloin with maitake mushrooms, rack of pork, and creamy-textured pudding croquettes. Additionally, the guide highlighted sommelier Hugo Duchesne’s "outstanding selection of wines."
Rushkova and Jetté received dual recognition from Michelin for their upscale eatery Hoogan et Beaufort, located just opposite. The restaurant, which has temporarily shut down for refurbishments, was awarded a Recommendation by Michelin.
“It feels great,” Rushkova said of the accolades. “It’s a door-opener. It’s great for the city, good for tourism and opening us up to a clientele that is more worldwide.”
Tania Frangié was driving to New York City with her daughters on Thursday when she discovered Le Petit Alep, the Syrian-Armenian restaurant on Jean-Talon St. she runs with her sister Chahla, had received a Bib Gourmand.
Michelin highlighted the menu’s “authentic and opulent flavours,” featuring “mezze for sharing,” as well as the extensive wine list.
“We are so very happy,” Frangié said, reached Friday while walking around Times Square. “It was very surprising. We have received love and warmth and congratulations from so many customers and friends. It’s really heartwarming and nice.”
This acknowledgment holds particular significance for the sisters because their mother, Jacqueline—who managed the kitchen at the more conventional Alep, located beside theirs, for almost four and a half decades—passed away in March at the age of 81. Their father, Georges (he passed away in 2005), founded Alep in 1976, one year following the family’s move from Syria via Lebanon.
The sisters spent their childhood around the restaurant. In 1995, Chahla along with her partner, architect Jean-François Potvin, launched Le Petit Alep nearby; Tania became part of the team shortly thereafter.
“We wanted to create a second-generation restaurant that represents the integration of Syrians and Armenians in Montreal, adapted to the North American way of life,” Frangié said. “And we wanted to have something that was accessible to families and artists ... to give people a chance to eat and drink well at a good price.”
One of the most well-known dining choices featured on the Bib Gourmand list might be Rôtisserie La Lune It's the latest project from The group behind Vin Mon Lapin , earning a Recommended rating from Michelin. Co-owner Vanya Filipovic has three reasons for celebration, including receiving the Michelin Sommelier Award.
Right around the corner from Mon Lapin, La Lune is characterized by Michelin as "a vibrant bistro" serving up "classic rotisserie dishes," such as "freely ranging poultry, slow-cooked over an open flame and paired with crunchy fries or chicken broth featuring ravioli, rivaling the finest Italian brodo."
The other Bib Gourmand establishments in Montreal include the renowned French bistro L'Express (which is closed for renovations until June 2nd), as well as Parapluie, Casavant, and Cadet.
