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See the full listCanada is home to half of the restaurants in the top 10: Eight (No. 2), Restaurant Pearl Morissette (No. 3), Mon Lapin (No. 5), Quetzal (No. 8) and Tanière3 (No. 9)Last updated 22 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.At his exclusive Calgary restaurant Eight (No. 2), Darren MacLean explores Canada's cultural heritage. PHOTOS BY NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTSWith half of the restaurants in the top 10, Canada had a strong showing in the second edition of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Following Chicago’s Smyth in top place, Eight in Calgary took the No. 2 spot, winning the Highest New Entry Award. Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, Ont., Dakar NOLA in New Orleans and Mon Lapin in Montreal rounded out the top five.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe 2026 edition was announced at an awards ceremony in New Orleans on May 28. This year’s list includes 14 restaurants from Canada and 36 from the United States. Though two Caribbean restaurants made last year’s list, none ranked this year. (Mexico is included in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.) See the full list below.Join Laura Brehaut on a weekly food adventure with mouth-watering reads delivered Fridays.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Cook This will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againLed by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, Smyth rose to No. 1 from No. 4 on the inaugural 2025 list. Last year’s top restaurant, Atomix in New York, fell to No. 7 in the ranking.“What sets Smyth apart is its deeply personal approach to cooking, rooted in a tight network of growers and purveyors. The result is an ever-evolving tasting experience that feels both intimate and precise, and one in which each dish reflects the season of the time,” according to 50 Best.Eight, where Darren MacLean offers a 20-course “Canadian reflection” menu to eight diners at four services each week, was named the Best Restaurant in West Canada 2026. Restaurant Pearl Morissette took the honour for central Canada, and Mon Lapin for the east.50 Best compares exclusive Eight to a speakeasy, tucked behind a door in a hotel lobby. “Each course is crafted with seasonal, local ingredients highlighting Canada’s cultural heritage. The chef’s table format allows guests to discuss the menu with the chef as he prepares the highly inventive plates, gaining insight into the technique and story behind each dish. The ever-changing menu might feature creations ranging from veal sweetbreads with kohlrabi kimchi to a chocolate tart infused with roasted mushrooms and smoked whipped cream.” Restaurant Pearl Morissette (No. 3), led by chefs Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson in Ontario’s Niagara wine region, is widely lauded for its farm-to-table cuisine. Photo by North America's 50 Best RestaurantsOther award winners include San Francisco’s Atelier Crenn (No. 44), which was honoured for its leadership in sustainability, “highest climber” Albi (No. 6) in Washington, D.C., and Restaurant Pearl Morissette, recipient of the Art of Hospitality Award for 2026. The two-star, 40-seat restaurant in Ontario’s Niagara wine region, led by chefs Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, is widely lauded for its farm-to-table cuisine.“What really sets Restaurant Pearl Morissette apart is how effortlessly the team combines creativity, sustainability and genuine care for their guests. Every visit feels personal and considered, and that’s exactly what the Art of Hospitality Award celebrates,” a spokesperson for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants said in a statement in April.Eighteen new restaurants made their debut on this year’s list, including Eight, 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, Ont.“The second edition of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants celebrates the extraordinary diversity, creativity and excellence that define the region’s dining scene,” Faye Huggett, director of community for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, said in a statement. “From pioneering dining institutions to bold new voices, the list reflects the depth and dynamism of North America’s rich culinary landscape.”Smyth, ChicagoEight, CalgaryRestaurant Pearl Morissette, Lincoln, Ont.Dakar NOLA, New OrleansMon Lapin, MontrealAlbi, Washington, D.C.Atomix, New YorkQuetzal, TorontoTanière3, Quebec CityCésar, New YorkKalaya, PhiladelphiaLe Veau d’Or, New YorkLe Bernardin, New YorkKabawa, New YorkLe Violon, MontrealSinglethread, Healdsburg, Calif.Published on Main, VancouverJungsik, New YorkPenny, New YorkEmeril’s, New OrleansChubby Fish, CharlestonSaison, San FranciscoAska, New YorkMoon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.Edulis, TorontoHolbox, Los AngelesBeba, MontrealMhel, TorontoAvize, AtlantaAkamaya, New OrleansAddison, San DiegoProvidence, Los AngelesBenu, San FranciscoSabayon, MontrealAnnaLena, VancouverCorima, New YorkDōgon, Washington, D.C.Torrisi, New YorkTatiana, New YorkFriday Saturday Sunday, PhiladelphiaSemma, New YorkPascual, Washington, D.C.Gramercy Tavern, New YorkAtelier Crenn, San FranciscoSons & Daughters, San FranciscoSomni, Los AngelesWild Blue, Whistler, B.C.The Pine, Collingwood, Ont.Kato, Los AngelesDiane’s Place, MinneapolisOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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