Published on October 7, 2025
The Microbrasserie Le Presbytère, located in the Mauricie region, won the 8th edition of the Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu, which recognizes a restaurant that stands out for its commitment to sourcing, using, and showcasing Quebec foods.
The jury also highlighted the exceptional quality of the twelve nominated establishments by naming two finalists that distinguished themselves throughout the selection process: Restaurant 1668 in the Chaudière-Appalaches region and Baumier in the Laurentides region.
The winner was announced on October 6, 2025, at Les Botanistes in Quebec City during a gathering that brought together numerous Aliments du Québec au menu member restaurateurs to celebrate local gastronomy.
Founded by chef Isabelle Dupuis and her partner Francis Boisvert, Microbrasserie Le Presbytère offers an immersive and welcoming experience, proudly rooted in local richness. Blending heritage and innovation, it brilliantly brings new life to an 1873 building in the heart of the village of Saint-Stanislas-de-Champlain. The establishment combines gastronomy and brewing culture in a friendly atmosphere that invites discovery. In addition to its microbrewery menu, the chef offers L’Acte de foi, a seven-course blind tasting meal inspired by the seasons, highlighting exceptional Quebec products.
In collaboration with many producers from the Mauricie region, Isabelle creates bold menus showcasing sometimes lesser-known ingredients: mushrooms and other forest edibles, Quebec marine species certified by Fourchette Bleue, and boreal spices. She even goes so far as to feature certain weeds in her dishes! Deeply involved in her community, she shares her knowledge at events while maintaining a constant curiosity for local foods. Meanwhile, Francis brews craft beers that pair harmoniously with the chef’s culinary creations.
Emotion and pride are in the spotlight! Isabelle and Francis receive the Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu 2025, accompanied by their daughter Roseline and her partner Adam, who are part of the kitchen and service team at Le Presbytère. A wonderful celebration of a family-driven and passionate commitment to Quebec foods.
Restaurant Baumier, located in Piedmont, stands out for its commitment to local, seasonal cuisine. Nicolas Quinto (owner and sommelier) and Samuel Boyer (chef) offer a gourmet culinary experience focused on boreal flavors and forest products. The establishment highlights Quebec’s culinary identity through carefully selected regional arrivals and collaborations with local farmers and artisans.
Founded by chef Ariel Cardinal-Petit in Saint-Georges, Restaurant 1668 celebrates Quebec flavors by placing local and seasonal products at the heart of its cuisine. Its name, referencing the province’s surface area in square kilometers—1,668,000 km²—reflects its commitment to fully showcasing the territory. Each dish illustrates the freshness and authenticity of local products, offering guests a gastronomy where quality and terroir meet.
“This award presented to Microbrasserie Le Presbytère is fully deserved. Congratulations as well to Restaurant 1668 and Le Baumier, which stand out as inspiring examples for the industry. With more than 1,000 recognized members across the province, I am delighted to see the growing commitment of Quebec restaurateurs to local products and our Aliments du Québec au menu program, which helps match supply with demand and promotes local sourcing in all types of establishments.”
— Isabelle Roy, Executive Director of Aliments du Québec
Beyond the winner and the two finalists, nine other restaurants were also among the nominated establishments: Billy, j'ai faim! (Montréal), Chez Mathilde (Côte-Nord), Kundah Hôtel (Capitale-Nationale), Laurie Raphaël (Capitale-Nationale), Manoir Hovey (Estrie), Maison de Soma (Laurentides), Nymark (Outaouais), Rose Ross (Montréal), Vin Polisson (Estrie).
They were evaluated by a jury composed of influential figures in the restaurant and food industry: Arnaud Marchand, Martin Lévesque, Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir, Jonathan Lapierre, Catherine Lefebvre, Kevin Lavoie, Gwenaëlle Reyt, and Billy Bastien.
A jury member since the creation of the competition, Martin Lévesque—executive chef at Club de golf de Boucherville and board member of the Société des chefs, cuisiniers et pâtissiers du Québec (SCCPQ)—enthusiastically highlights the remarkable evolution of participating restaurants.
“Chefs are, without a doubt, the cornerstone of efforts in local sourcing. I see a real evolution: more and more restaurants offer, throughout the year, menus created with Quebec foods. Whether through fermentation, preserves, the development of new products, or even their own gardens, chefs demonstrate remarkable creativity and determination. Congratulations to them! This award requires a great deal of work and rigor, which is what makes it a prestigious and highly sought-after distinction, perfectly aligned with today’s context.”
— Martin Lévesque
Since the creation of the Prix restaurateur Aliments du Québec au menu, several establishments have distinguished themselves through their commitment to local products. Recent winners include: Côté Est (2024), Le Géraldine (2023), O’Thym (2022), Maison Boire (2021), Le Champlain (2020), La Cuisine (2019), and Chez Boulay (2018).
Learn more about the Prix restaurateurDiscover the complete list of restaurants recognized by Aliments du Québec au menu for showcasing Quebec products in their kitchens. With options for every taste and every occasion, you'll find delicious local fare in every corner of the province !
