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Toqué!, Normand Laprise’s beloved eatery, was voted Canada’s top restaurant by a consortium of chefs, diners and critics.

“When Toqué! opened in 1993 it stood local haute cuisine tradition on its head, replacing old pretentions with a sense of fun. The idea endured because in the kitchen, chef Norman Laprise was also busy hatching a new culinary style—what he calls “un cuisine de produits”—ingredient-driven cuisine helped along through intense collaboration between chef and supplier. If all that no longer seems revolutionary today, Toqué! deserves much of the credit,” writes Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants.

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The site, which is largely dedicated to the ranking of dining spots also lists several other popular Montreal locations on its fine list.

David McMillan’s Joe Beef, for example, was ranked No. 10 on the list.

The list highlights the best establishments based on the opinions of chefs — including Lynn Crawford, David Hawksworth, Mark McEwan and Susur Lee — restaurant reviewers and food writers.

Other Quebec restos on the list (in Montreal, unless indicated) include the following:

11. Maison Publique

13. Park

15. Hotel Herman

21. Cabane à Sucre au Pied de Cochon

23. Bouillon Bilk

24. Le Club Chasse et Pêche

27. Maison Boulud

28. Milos

34. Au Pied de Cochon

35. Le Filet

46. Chez St-Pierre (Rimouski)

51. Le Bremner

61. Lawrence

62. Les 400 Coups

63. Le Panache (Quebec City)

64. Le Vin Papillon

71. l’Express

74. Kazu

91. Bistro B

95. Nora Grey