Explore the Best Women-Led Restaurants in Canada for 2019

par The OpenTable Team

Mise à jour le 03 février 2023

If you follow Canada's culinary scene, you're probably familiar with Chef Alida Solomon, Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg, and television star Ivana Raca. There are many more women in Canada's restaurant scene who are true culinary stars, and their fierce spirit and dedication to hospitality deserve recognition. In honor of International Women’s Day, OpenTable is celebrating the talented women on the front lines of the food scene. From Montreal to Toronto to Calgary, Canada's women deserve to take center stage. Diners are welcome to book a seat and experience for themselves why these female chefs, owners, and operators are rocking Canadian kitchens.

Tutti Matti

4.8

4.8 (1309)

51 CAD et plus

Italienne

Entertainment District

À propos du restaurant

Traditional Tuscan cuisine is at the heart of Adelaide Street's Tutti Matti, where Chef Alida Solomon has been at the helm for over 17 years. Early in her career, Chef Solomon studied in Italy as a young apprentice who intended to only stay for six months, but instead remained for six and a half years. The Tuscan approach to food — local, seasonal, and screamingly fresh — was the inspiration for Tutti Matti's menu. House-made pastas and breads, and proteins like wild boar and rabbit are utilized when in season. Chef Solomon's approach to food at Tutti Matti is the same as what she witnessed in Tuscany: eat fresh, eat seasonally, and eat local not because it's trendy, but because that's what tastes best.

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Randy

Y est allé·e le 7 déc. 2024

Attention to detail ✔️✔️✔️ Personal touch ✔️✔️✔️

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4.8

4.8 (1221)

51 CAD et plus

Américaine contemporaine

Chinatown / Kensington Market

À propos du restaurant

Eclectic and funky Kensington Market is home to a variety of specialty grocery stores and vintage clothing shops all with an urban edge. Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg, whose other ventures notably include the Black Hoof, Cocktail Bar, and Rhum Corner, opened Grey Gardens in Kensington in 2017 after noticing a void in the city's dining scene: a wine bar with outstanding food. Agg carefully chose the interior decor to have stark contrasts between vintage and modern, and comfort and elegance, much like the dichotomy of the neighborhood itself. She has also entered the literary world with her novel, I Hear She's a Real Bitch, which tackles misogyny and sexism in the restaurant world.

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Annou

Y est allé·e le 13 janv. 2023

Belle soirée, bon vin, bonne bouffe et très bon service!

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Expérience

Grey Monday - December 23

Expérience

New Year's Eve at Grey Gardens!

Expérience

Grey Monday - January 27

Restaurant Graziella

4.6

4.6 (1253)

51 CAD et plus

Italienne

Vieux Montréal

À propos du restaurant

Chef Graziella Battista of eponymous restaurant Graziella credits her mother as the inspiration behind her restaurant. She recalls seeing her mother feed large groups of people, and the sense of gratitude and satisfaction of the people on the receiving end of her meals. The open kitchen at Graziella allows Chef Battista to experience the same view of her patrons as they enjoy what she's created. Dishes such as grilled octopus and squid ink brioche, lemon-basil ricotta gnocchi, and braised milk-fed veal shank highlight the chef's love of classic Italian cuisine while also showing a deft hand in the kitchen.

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Renato

Y est allé·e le 12 déc. 2024

La nourriture et le service sont A+. Super resto italien, je vous recommande. En plus très belle carte de vins !!

Helena

4.8

4.8 (1908)

De 31 CAD à 50 CAD

Portuguaise

Vieux Montréal

À propos du restaurant

Montreal's Old Neighborhood houses Helena, a love letter to the cuisine of Portugal. Chef and owner Helena Loureiro pays homage to her Portuguese upbringing with the restaurant that bears her name. A bright celebration of wines, small plates, meats, soups, and salads, Helena invites guests to share plates, conversation, and laughs. This aligns with Chef Helena's philosophy of food bringing people together in a warm environment. Priding herself on fresh ingredients, Chef Helena features daily catches from Portugal, as well as local meats such as a grilled Quebec rack of lamb.

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Isabelle

Y est allé·e le il y a 4 jours

J’ai passé une magnifique soirée: les mets étaient délicieux et magnifiquement présentés et le service était excellent ! Je recommande vivement!

Île Flottante

4.6

4.6 (2018)

51 CAD et plus

Internationale

Mile End

À propos du restaurant

The remodeled Ille Flottante, formerly Les Deux Singes de Montarvie, is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded restaurants in Montreal. This is thanks to chef and owner Nada Abou Younes' desire to put her own finishing touches on both the decor and the menu of the restaurant that she took over. The result? Ille Flottante, a restaurant with a three-, five-, or seven-course tasting menu complete with an expert wine pairing. The restaurant represents a dream come true for Chef Younes, whose strict father discouraged her foray into a professional kitchen. Young Younes began cooking at Les Deux, and when the opportunity arose, she was able to purchase the restaurant and change its name — with the help of her father, now her biggest supporter.

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Jad

Y est allé·e le 14 déc. 2024

Très belle expérience culinaire. Tous les plats servis étaient excellents et savoureux. Le service était superbe tout au long de la soirée!

CHARCUT

4.4

4.4 (4297)

30 CAD ou moins

Canadienne contemporaine

Centre-ville

À propos du restaurant

Chef and owner of Charcut, Connie DeSousa, was a contestant on Season One of Top Chef Canada, as well as Top Chef All-Stars. Her dedication to the precision and artistry of dance at a young age follows her in the kitchen, where her butchery skills are at the core of Charcut's meat-centric menu. Dubbed "the primal ballerina," Chef DeSousa was able to work under Alice Waters at Berkeley's Chez Panisse, which also influenced her style of cuisine. On the menu at Charcut, diners will find house-made sausages, poultry, and beef roasted in the restaurant's custom-built rotisserie, and a handcrafted charcuterie eating bar.

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toddk

Y est allé·e le 26 oct. 2022

Excellent service

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Plat populaire

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Plat populaire

Bone Marrow Stroganoff

Plat populaire

Prime Rib

Donna Mac

4.4

4.4 (552)

30 CAD ou moins

Canadienne contemporaine

Calgary

À propos du restaurant

Donna Mac's co-owner Amy Turner has been churning out grandma-style classic dishes with modern touches at the Beltline restaurant in Calgary. The name of the restaurant comes from Turner's grandmother, a resourceful mother of six who knew how to hunt, kept a garden, and was able to make masterful meals out of limited means. Turner's goal for the restaurant is for diners to have a new appreciation for all parts of animals, fruits, and vegetables, even the bits and scraps that one often overlooks.

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CherylM

Y est allé·e le 15 févr. 2018

J’étais là pour le Saint-Valentin avec mon amie, et c’était fantastique! On ne peut pas mangé tous qu’on a commandé, donc j’avais la nourriture qui reste pour mon déjeuner la prochaine journée, et mes collègues ont été très jaloux à mon travail! :)

Ten Foot Henry

4.8

4.8 (6270)

De 31 CAD à 50 CAD

Canadienne contemporaine

Calgary

À propos du restaurant

One of Calgary's most popular casual eateries, Ten Foot Henry was launched by co-owners Aja Lapointe and Stephen Smee. A true neighborhood restaurant that is open all day, Lapointe wanted to create a space that was vegetable-heavy in a city that's surrounded by cattle country. The balance that was created by Lapoint and her chef-husband Smee is a menu that has dishes that are not only healthy, but also leave diners coming back for more. Chargrilled carrots with salsa verde and jerk spice cauliflower are a few of the options that Lapointe serves to Calgary guests to balance out the meat-centered offerings found across the city.

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Nadine

Y est allé·e le 5 août 2024

Probablement l’un des meilleurs restaurant de Calgary. Tout est parfait, l’ambiance, propreté, service et la nourriture est excellente.

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4.8

4.8 (1290)

51 CAD et plus

Japonaise

Kitsilano

À propos du restaurant

Cet établissement est récipiendaire du prix du meilleur restaurant haut de gamme japonais selon le Vancouver Magazine Restaurant. Il s'est aussi mérité le prix de la meilleure carte des vins décerné par le Vancouver International Wine Festival. Zest est situé dans le chic quartier de Vancouver, West-side. L'atmosphère est élégante et sereine, rappelant la simplicité japonaise combinée avec la sensualité et les éléments issus des paysages de la côte ouest. Les éléments qui figurent au menu sont un mélange de traditions japonaises et audacieuses avec une touche européenne. La présentation des plats est résolument moderne. L'incontournable menu du chef Omakase (sélections à la guise du chef - réservation 24 heures au préalable obligatoire) propose 7 à 8 plats de créations spéciales du chef, en utilisant des ingrédients locaux de saison. Vous pourrez aussi choisir une variété de petits plats d'accompagnement avec votre vin et votre saké parmi la liste des vins et saké primée.

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DebraVIP

Y est allé·e le 4 déc. 2023

Spectacular as always! My favourite place in Vancouver…

Deane House

4.8

4.8 (1938)

De 31 CAD à 50 CAD

Canadienne

Inglewood

À propos du restaurant

Le tant attendu Deane House, récemment transformé par le groupe River Café, est désormais ouvert. Une collection de pièces magnifiquement restaurées, chacune avec son propre caractère, vous plonge dans l'ambiance pour un voyage culinaire canadien. Installé dans la salle à manger, la bibliothèque, le bar ou le jardin, vous pourrez vous laisser guider par le chef Jamie Harling pour une exploration régionale de saison.

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LouisC

Y est allé·e le 25 août 2023

Accueil chaleureux de la part du personnel avec une belle attention à l’occasion de notre anniversaire de mariage. Plats savoureux, service exquis. Une très belle soirée. Merci! Lucie et Louis du Québec

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4.6

4.6 (4857)

De 31 CAD à 50 CAD

Canadienne

Calgary

À propos du restaurant

We are located in the middle of Prince's Island Park and we are accessed on foot via one of four bridges or causeways. Parking is available on street in the Eau Claire area, underground at Eau Claire Market for a flat fee of $3 on weekends and evenings, or across from Memorial Drive. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Should your plans change, please let us know.

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BrunoVIP

Y est allé·e le 12 août 2024

L’endroit est superbe, le restaurant est aussi bien décoré. Le service est accueillant et attentionné. Nous avons trouvé la qualité des aliments et des plats servi impeccable. Notre seule bémol est le temps d’attente pour recevoir nos plats. Nous avons du passer 1h45 à table pour le lunch du midi.

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