“We are a fine dining restaurant rooted in the gastronomy of Québec and surrounding regions. We draw from the fields, the rivers, the ocean, and the forests in a sustainable and respectful way. We pickle and preserve all manner of produce in the summer to survive the winter. We have our own rooftop garden, and we butcher our animals whole and use all parts. We recycle or compost almost all our waste, and we also encourage the sustainable consumption of marine species that regenerate quickly. Our hand soap, hand cream, dish soap, and all-purpose​ cleaner are all biodegradable and made in Québec, and our toilet paper and tissues are made of 100 per cent recycled paper, with a minimum of seventy per cent of post-consumption materials bleached without chlorine.”

Pushing even further the sourcing of local produce, Toqué! promotes traceability. This provides customers with information on what they are eating by answering questions such as how the animal was raised and what it was fed. By doing this, and building transparent relationships with small local producers, Toqué! shares the story behind its incredible menu.

“Toqué! has had a monumental impact on the Québécois food scene since it first opened in Montreal 23 years ago under the stewardship of Normand Laprise. Faultless cooking keeps it on a par with many of the world’s top restaurants.”

–Lesley Chesterman, Montreal Gazette