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Antidote Foodlab

Sherbrooke
4.9$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 5 pm
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Antidote Foodlab Sherbrooke Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Antidote Foodlab

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Review Summary

Antidote Foodlab in Sherbrooke is widely praised as a standout culinary destination, delivering original, delicious dishes and careful presentation that span from savory to sweet. The dining experience is described as gastronomic and memorable, with a warm, atmospheric setting inspired by a historic textile factory and a lively bar area. The kitchen earns constant acclaim for creativity, quality and consistency across visits, with dishes such as foie gras with panisse and shepherd's pie highlighted as exceptional, along with thoughtful wine and craft cocktails that elevate the meal. Service is repeatedly characterized as attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, contributing to a sense of sincere hospitality even though a few notes mention room for extra warmth. Value is noted as excellent for the quality, suggesting an experience beyond a typical restaurant visit. Overall, Antidote Foodlab is regarded as one of the best dining experiences in Sherbrooke and a must visit for food lovers seeking originality, refinement and immersion.
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Soirée parfaite encore une fois le 8 janvier. Les mots me manquent! Mais au risque de me répéter, bravo & merci chef Vaillancourt!

Autres beaux & bons moments passés à L'Antidote. Emplacement chaleureux, service très attentionné. Très bons cocktails. Tous les plats dégustés étaient excellents.
Luc Vaillancourt & sa brigade se sont surpassés...comme d'habitude. Nous sommes privilégiés d'avoir une table gastronomique de cette qualité à Sherbrooke. Le meilleur & surtout le plus constant d'une visite à l'autre! Luc Vaillancourt est certainement dans le top 5 des chefs au Québec. Merci encore à toute l'équipe. Bravo!

Jan 9, 2026
on Google

Trendy restaurant with excellent food & service. Craft cocktails were delish also.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Megan made sure that my wife & myself felt like royalty for our wedding anniversary! The food was incredible & so where the cocktails & wine. Thank you to the whole staff for an unforgettable evening!

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

We googled best restaurants in Sherbrooke, Quebec & were intrigued by the horse cheek Shepherd's Pie (shepherd's pie being my partner's favorite dish). Came in late night with no real expectations & we were honestly blown away with the ambience, service & food.

In the uber ride over, our driver said he dropped three separate groups at that restaurant the same night, so we knew we were going somewhere great.

We opted to sit at the bar since we knew the kitchen/restaurant were getting ready to start shutting down. The bartender/our server - Corinne, was warm, extremely knowledgeable, had amazing recommendations & explained every dish with remarkable detail.

We had the bison carpaccio & duck tartare to start, then the shepherd's pie & duck breast as our mains & the sea buckthorn tarte for dessert. To drink, I had an espresso martini & my partner was extremely pleased with the corn on the cob cocktail (sounds wild but so so so good!). We both had the Pinot noir with dinner, as per Corinne's recommendations & it went so well with our meals.

The restaurant is in what appears to be an old textile factory, & they pay homage to that with the cellar-esque vibe, sewing machine decor, & stylish aprons & mixed glassware.

We thought we'd have an interesting late night meal & ended up having one of the best meals we've ever had with amazing service & the coolest vibe.

10/10 would recommend! *chef's kiss*

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

We had dinner at AntiDote FoodLab & wow, it was amazing. We started with the Squash & the Antidote Caesar, then had the Shepherd's Pie & the Beef. Everything was just really well done, super flavorful.

I had a gin & tonic & their Cocktail of the Moment, both were so good. For dessert, we shared the Carrot Cake & Black Forest Tart, then finished with a latté. No notes.

Our server Fred was great, knew his stuff, & everyone there made us feel really looked after.

In a city full of options, Antidote stands out as the remedy for the common restaurant.

Apr 25, 2025
on Google

Nous avons été agréablement surpris par la qualité de la cuisine & du service. L'originalités des cocktails, des entrées, des plats & des desserts sont forts intéressants & succulents. La salade César est hors de l'ordinaire, la soupe Parmentier est très bonne, l'assiette de boeuf & le saumon sont divinement bien apprêté, les desserts crèmes glacées pop corn & le gâteau de carotte sont très originales. Bravo au chef Luc Vaillancourt & sa brigade & à notre serveuse. 😊 Je recommande le cocktail du moment à la cerise. 🍒

Bravos à tous & longue vie à Antidote Foodlab.

Eric Lebrun & Sylvie Bessette

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

Great food, great cocktails, very good service, reasonable priced. Strongly recommended.

Mar 26, 2025
on Google

Quelle belle découverte à Sherbrooke! La nourriture & les cocktails étaient excellents, & que dire du service! Nouveau restaurant coup de coeur.

Jul 14, 2024
on Google

The jewel in the crown of restaurants in this region. The food was delicious, inventive, with local ingredients; the wait staff was knowledgeable & friendly (merci Claudia), the ambiance was cozy with a bar for a quick drink (incredible cocktail!), room for large parties & cozy nooks for a romantic dinner. Very pricey, but you get what you pay for & we'll worth every penny!

Dec 12, 2023
on Google

An actual hidden gem, I'm not from this town. However, I was debating between this place or another two. Used the spin the wheel app to make my decision. & fate has landed on Antitode. From the service (thank you Gabriel) to the food, to the little details, to the beautiful plates, to the ambiance, well as the cleanliness! The toilet was sparkling. I loved every single dish. Every single bite was heavenly. Gabriel, our server was very knowledgeable, explanations of the dishes were professional. I even asked him to surprise me for my cocktail options since I'm not really a fan of wine. They do have a huge wine list. From what I noticed, every single team member was well mannered, qualified, & has profound professionalism. Mind you, I'm very picky with my food. As well as indecisive, however they have a very short menu so it was very easy for me to pick. I also worked in hospitality service. So I know you guys are doing something right. The lighting is very dim. To match its ambiance. So it's very hard to take pictures that do the restaurant some justice. If you're reading this review, & debating weather to go or not. I highly recommend. PS. Don't give up on finding the restaurant. It's quite hard to locate. Maybe because I'm not from this town. 5 stars all around.

Nov 10, 2023
on Google