Battuto (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | December 2016 |
| Founder | Pascal Bussières, Paul Croteau, Guillaume St-Pierre |
| Headquarters | Quebec City , Canada |
Key people | Guillaume St-Pierre (Executive Chef), Paul Croteau (Pastry Chef), Pascal Bussières (Sommelier) |
| Products | Italian cuisine |
Battuto is an Italian dining establishment located in the Saint-Roch district of Quebec City, Canada.
History
The restaurant was founded in December 2016 by friends Pascal Bussières, Paul Croteau, and Guillaume St-Pierre. Guillaume St-Pierre leads as the executive chef, Paul Croteau oversees pastry creations, and Pascal Bussières manages the wine program as sommelier.
With a limited capacity of just 24 seats, most of which are arranged around a counter facing an open kitchen, Battuto requires advance reservations that tend to fill rapidly.
Recognition
In 2025, Battuto earned the 'Bib Gourmand' accolade in Quebec's first Michelin Guide edition, recognizing "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." The guide highlighted its "genuine and richly indulgent Italian cuisine prepared with flawless expertise."
Air Canada honored Battuto as 'Best New Restaurant in Canada' in 2017. Later, in 2022, it secured the "Restaurant of the Year" title at Quebec's prestigious Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise, a prominent provincial culinary award.
Lesley Chesterman of the Montreal Gazette awarded the restaurant 3.5 out of 4 stars in 2017, praising its "straightforward, precise, and authentic" offerings. The US-based publication Eater featured Battuto among its "28 Best Restaurants in Quebec City," emphasizing its "minimalist and elegant interpretation of Italian fare." Montreal's culinary periodical Tastet commended its "simple, handcrafted dishes" that deliver robust flavors through seasonal ingredients.
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
Battuto first appeared on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in 2018 at position #81 and maintained its presence for several years before falling off after the 2023 ranking.
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| Year | Rank | Change |
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| 2018 | 81 | new |
| 2019 | 83 |  2
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| 2020 | 96 | 13
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| 2021 | No List | |
| 2022 | 88 | Template:Up 8 |
| 2023 | No Rank
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