Canada has made a strong impression on the second edition of North America's 50 Best Restaurants, with 14 establishments earning spots on the prestigious list. The 2026 ranking, announced at a ceremony in New Orleans on May 28, features 36 restaurants from the United States and 14 from Canada. Notably, five Canadian restaurants secured positions in the top 10, highlighting the country's culinary excellence.
Top Canadian Performances
Eight in Calgary claimed the No. 2 spot, winning the Highest New Entry Award. Chef Darren MacLean's exclusive restaurant offers a 20-course menu that explores Canada's cultural heritage, serving only eight diners per service, four times a week. The restaurant was also named the Best Restaurant in West Canada 2026.
Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, Ontario, ranked third and received the Art of Hospitality Award. The 40-seat, two-star restaurant, led by chefs Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, is celebrated for its farm-to-table cuisine and exceptional guest experience. It was recognized as the best in central Canada.
Mon Lapin in Montreal placed fifth and was named the Best Restaurant in East Canada. Other Canadian restaurants in the top 10 include Quetzal (No. 8) in Toronto and Tanière3 (No. 9) in Montreal.
New Entries and Other Highlights
Eighteen new restaurants debuted on the 2026 list, including several Canadian newcomers: Edulis (No. 25) in Toronto, Sabayon (No. 34) in Montreal, AnnaLena (No. 35) in Vancouver, Wild Blue (No. 47) in Whistler, B.C., and The Pine (No. 48) in Collingwood, Ontario.
Chicago's Smyth rose to No. 1 from No. 4 in the inaugural 2025 list, led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields. Last year's top restaurant, Atomix in New York, fell to No. 7. San Francisco's Atelier Crenn (No. 44) was honored for sustainability leadership, while Albi (No. 6) in Washington, D.C., was named the highest climber.
Full List of Canadian Restaurants on the 2026 Ranking
- No. 2: Eight (Calgary)
- No. 3: Restaurant Pearl Morissette (Lincoln, Ont.)
- No. 5: Mon Lapin (Montreal)
- No. 8: Quetzal (Toronto)
- No. 9: Tanière3 (Montreal)
- No. 25: Edulis (Toronto)
- No. 34: Sabayon (Montreal)
- No. 35: AnnaLena (Vancouver)
- No. 47: Wild Blue (Whistler, B.C.)
- No. 48: The Pine (Collingwood, Ont.)
- Additional Canadian entries include: (list remaining four based on original article context, but original article only mentions 14 total; here we list the known 10, assuming others are lower-ranked and not specified; for accuracy, we note that the full list of 14 is not provided in the source, so we only include those mentioned)
Note: The original article did not specify all 14 Canadian restaurants; only the above were explicitly named. The remaining four are presumed to be among the lower ranks.
Faye Huggett, director of community for North America's 50 Best Restaurants, praised the list's diversity: "The second edition celebrates the extraordinary diversity, creativity, and excellence that define the region's dining scene."
