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Canada’s best new restaurant for 2024 is this cozy 14-seat Montreal spot with afternoon tea

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/dishes-from-sabayon-in-montreal.jpg?id=54228849&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/eat-drink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Montreal's dining scene</a> is in the national spotlight once again, with a local spot taking the crown as Canada's best new restaurant for 2024. </p><p><a href="https://enroute.aircanada.com/restaurants/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Air Canada's annual Best New Restaurants</a> ranking has placed a cozy, 14-seat <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/we-asked-montrealers-which-restaurants-should-get-a-michelin-star" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Montreal restaurant</a> at number one this year, recognizing its intimate afternoon tea service and elegant dinners that showcase seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.</p><p>Sabayon, led by acclaimed pastry chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin, took the top spot on this prestigious list for 2024. This 14-seat gem is defined by its warm, personal ambiance — you're greeted by the owners themselves, who double as the entire staff, according to Air Canada. </p><p>With Demers working magic in the kitchen and Beaudoin expertly guiding guests through wine pairings, every detail is carefully curated.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwxqM5HLsJ_/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwxqM5HLsJ_/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top" rel="noopener">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Air Canada highlighted the duo's dedication to detail, from Sabayon's intimate afternoon tea service to its innovative dinners. The menu features a seasonal six-course dinner that blurs the line between simplicity and sophistication. Plus, the restaurant's namesake dish — featuring grilled oyster mushrooms, potato purée and a caramelized arlette wafer crowned with a cloud of sabayon sauce — was named Air Canada's Dish of the Year. </p><p>Plus, don't miss the afternoon tea service, available only on Fridays and Saturdays, where Quebec's Camellia Sinensis teas pair with three courses of desserts ranging from brioche to intricate mignardises.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxyHHCvrtx6/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxyHHCvrtx6/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top" rel="noopener">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>But Quebec didn't stop there — another standout from the province, Mont-Tremblant's Maison de Soma, claimed the third spot. Known for redefining farm-to-table dining, this restaurant operates from a 600-acre property in the Laurentian Mountains, using ingredients grown and harvested on site to create unforgettable dishes. </p><p>Montreal's Parapluie also earned a spot on the list, landing in sixth place for its refined, playful take on French bistro dining in the Mile End.</p><p>Air Canada's Best New Restaurants list, now in its 23rd year, is considered a definitive guide to Canada's dynamic food scene. This year, it was compiled by award-winning cookbook author and culinary journalist Tara O'Brady, who visited all 30 restaurants in 16 cities from the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-restaurants-canadas-best-new-restaurants-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">longlist released in September</a> to assess them on culinary vision, quality of ingredients and overall dining experience.</p><p>Here is the full list of Canada's top 10 new restaurants for 2024:</p><ol><li><strong>Sabayon (Montreal)</strong></li><li>Mhel (Toronto, ON)</li><li><strong>Maison de Soma (Mont-Tremblant)</strong></li><li>Takja BBQ House (Toronto, ON)</li><li>Café Malabar (Victoria, BC)</li><li><strong>Parapluie (Montreal)</strong></li><li>Bar Prima (Toronto, ON)</li><li>Fat Rabbit (St. Catharines, ON)</li><li>Gary’s (Vancouver, BC)</li><li>Crumb Queen/Andy's Lunch (Winnipeg, MB)</li></ol><p>This year's list showcases standout dining from seven cities across four provinces, proving that Canada's culinary excellence extends far beyond major hubs — although Sabayon's top ranking proves Montreal might still be king in Canada's food landscape.</p><p><span></span><em>Love this? 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