Montréal / Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension / Claire Jacques
RESTAURANT
Claire Jacques
8111 Rue Saint-Denis · Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
Canada’s 100 enRoute
People
Dishes the press names (20)
Strawberry tart with lovage
“featuring hybrid dishes that merge sweet and savory elements like strawberry pie paired with lovage, and cassis mousse complementing savory granola and asparagus.” The Main
Named by 2 outlets: La Presse · The Main
Whipped ricotta
“The whipped homemade ricotta, served during our visit with dried Espelette pepper” Tastet, Nov 2024
Named by 2 outlets: La Presse · Tastet
Chicken liver mousse
“The chicken liver mousse is also a classic” Tastet, Nov 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Amaretto sour
“Philippe’s curated wine list and inventive cocktails, such as an amaretto sour with sea buckthorn, add to the experience here.” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Another gin bites the dust cocktail
“"Another Gin Bites the Dust" is a standout, made with Gin Km12 from Quebec's Distillerie du Fjord, cucumber,” MTL Blog, Sep 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Basque cake
“on fond pour le gâteau basque dont l’appareil est au gingembre du Québec” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Beet and goat cheese
“un plat photogénique mariant deux classiques, betteraves et fromage de chèvre” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Brussels sprouts
“We also got to try roasted Brussels sprouts, served with romesco sauce, pickled shallots” Tastet, Nov 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Caramel flan
“For dessert, we enjoyed a caramel flan served on a sweet dough with chocolate and rum…” Tastet, Nov 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Carmel cocktail
“siroter le Carmel, où le jus de cantaloup se marie à l’aquavit (spiritueux à base de carvi) et” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Cassis mousse
“like strawberry pie paired with lovage, and cassis mousse complementing savory granola and asparagus.” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Gougères
“« collations » (gougères, noix, mini-sandwich glacé)” La Presse, Jun 2024
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Green and white bean salad
“une salade de haricots verts et blancs avec du concombre, des noisettes du Québec torréfiées,” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Mini-sandwich glacé
“« collations » (gougères, noix, mini-sandwich glacé)” La Presse, Jun 2024
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Popcorn
“et grignoter du maïs soufflé (au sumac et à la poudre de framboise, ça goûte les chips au” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Purple cauliflower
“the purple cauliflower dish, a vibrant plate featuring blueberries and black garlic” MTL Blog, Sep 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Roasted carrots with labneh
“The roasted carrots with grapes, sunflower seeds, and labneh offer an earthy and sweet balance” MTL Blog, Sep 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Sea buckthorn and nduja dish
“L’argousier et le nduja (charcuterie tartinable piquante) se marient à des tomates dans un autre plat” La Presse, Jun 2024
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Villeray charcuterie
“the Villeray Charcuterie, a delicious spread featuring meats from their neighbour, Pascal le boucher, paired with” MTL Blog, Sep 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Wagyu beef tartare
“Le tartare de bœuf Wagyu est un coup de cœur” La Presse, Sep 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
The room
- Licensed capacity
- 25 inside
- Terrace
- No terrace on the licence
- Licence held by
- Restaurant Claire Jacques Inc
Source: Québec liquor licence register (RACJ), updated 2026-09-23.
Dress
Casual · homey neighbourhood bistro, 'just like home'
What was here before
Dinette Nationale 2024
Marche Bell 2022
In the press (20 articles · 5 outlets)
Meilleurs nouveaux restos d’Air Canada | Six restaurants québécois parmi les finalistesLa Presse · Sep 2026Palmarès Canada’s 100 Best | Les restos montréalais se taillent une place privilégiéeLa Presse · May 202628 Montreal restaurants have been named among Canada's 100 Best for 2026Cult MTL · May 2026Noël local | Dans notre panierLa Presse · Dec 2025Montreal lands two spots on Air Canada & enRoute’s Best New Restaurants for 2025The Main · Nov 2025The Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Air CanadaTastet · Nov 2025Le top 10 des meilleurs nouveaux restos d’Air CanadaTastet · Nov 2025Restaurants to privatize for your Christmas partiesTastet · Oct 2025Critique resto | Claire Jacques : exquise rencontreLa Presse · Sep 2025Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2025Tastet · Sep 2025Meilleurs nouveaux restos canadiens | Les établissements montréalais brillentLa Presse · Sep 2025Les Meilleurs nouveaux restos d’Air Canada 2025Tastet · Sep 2025Toronto who? Montreal dominated Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list for 2025MTL Blog · May 2025This cozy 50-seat Montreal eatery was just named Canada's best new restaurantMTL Blog · May 2025Claire Jacques: Just Like HomeTastet · Nov 2024Claire Jacques : comme à la maisonTastet · Oct 2024The MTL Blog Foodie Itinerary: How to spend an epic weekend eating and drinking in MontrealMTL Blog · Sep 20248 new Montreal restaurants that should be on every local's bucket listMTL Blog · Jul 2024Claire Jacques : à deux, c’est mieux !La Presse · Jun 2024Claire Jacques | Restaurant in Villeray, MontrealThe Main
Tablevane · Montréal · Facts from public records and the Montréal press, each with its source. Built 2026-09-24. Sources: Ville de Montréal open data, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (via Données Québec), and the outlets linked on each page.