This well-established French restaurant in the Old City has won several awards for its simply exquisite cuisine. The charming dining room at Saint-Amour features stone walls, flowers, and mirrors refined, yet romantic. It specializes in seafood like swordfish with sweet pimento in a cream sauce, game like grilled caribou with poached pear and cedar jelly, lamb dishes like rack of lamb in a fine herb and cheese crust, and Quebec duck foie gras. Desserts are spectacular, and the wine list features a 1928 Sauternes Chateau La Tour.
Owners Daniel Vézina and Suzanne Gagnon named this popular and upscale restaurant after their two children. The very friendly couple is well-known in the city for their warm personalities and for high quality cuisine. They have prix fixe as well as a la carte menus that change as per the seasons, enabling one to taste the best of every season. Some of the offerings include duck confit, spinach and citrus ravioli with seared foie gras; seafood cocktail, horseradish sauce and vegetables tempura. The desserts section has some delights such as orange souffle in store. The impressive wine cellar includes a broad range of countries.
Started in 1984, Restaurant L'Echaudé was a dream conceived by five travelling friends who had a passion for food. From inspirations which they gathered from Paris and New York, Restaurant L'Echaudé was born. The theme of the restaurant is, fine dining experience at an affordable price. The menu here is seasonal and local organic ingredients form the base of every dish. Their wines are also sourced from selective vineyards only. Good food, classy atmosphere and meticulous service all sum up as a reason for their loyal customer base. The bistro is open 7 days a week, brunch starts at 10:00a on weekends, lunch starts at 11:30a from Monday to Friday and dinner starts at 5:30p. They offer a 21 percent discount on their menu after 9:00p.
Aux Anciens Canadiens is a well-known restaurant located in the beautiful Maison Jacquet, a 1675 building that was once home to novelist Philippe-Aubert de Gaspé. His novel gives its name to the restaurant. The table d'hôte offers an entrée, soup, choice of main course, desert and coffee or teas. Most of the cuisine is Quebecois, that is the local French-Canadian cuisine, which is distinctively different from French fare.
Right in the heart of Old Quebec, near the Château Frontenac, this renowned French restaurant is located in an elegant Victorian mansion built in 1845. Le Continental features a rich and sober decor of deep colors and oak. Over the years, the cuisine and service has been awarded many national and international awards. The menu is made up of classics like snails in garlic butter served in their shells, and various other preparations.
Located in the Best Western Aristocrate Hotel in Sainte-Foy, this restaurant is lit by large picture windows. Even if very elegant and classy, the ambiance is relaxed, and the service impeccable. Salmon is one of the house specialties, served poached, or roasted. Tables d'hôte can be constructed from any main course to suit most palates. There are separate breakfast, lunch and dinner menus available, along with a good wine list.
A pride of the Saint-Roch neighborhood, Le Clocher Penché is a charming bistro that serves a brilliant contemporary European fare. The daily-changing menu comprises of French classics prepared with innovative, modern flair, using locally sourced, artisanal ingredients. Everything offered on the menu here is exquisite and the service, friendly and warm; yet this beautiful place eliminates the unwanted pretensions that one usually associates with such establishments. Worth trying here is the prixe fix brunch, something of a super power of Le Clocher Penché; drop in for a truly wonderful meal.
This well-established French restaurant in the Old City has won several awards for its simply exquisite cuisine. The charming dining room at Saint-Amour features stone walls, flowers, and mirrors refined, yet romantic. It specializes in seafood like swordfish with sweet pimento in a cream sauce, game like grilled caribou with poached pear and cedar jelly, lamb dishes like rack of lamb in a fine herb and cheese crust, and Quebec duck foie gras. Desserts are spectacular, and the wine list features a 1928 Sauternes Chateau La Tour.
Owners Daniel Vézina and Suzanne Gagnon named this popular and upscale restaurant after their two children. The very friendly couple is well-known in the city for their warm personalities and for high quality cuisine. They have prix fixe as well as a la carte menus that change as per the seasons, enabling one to taste the best of every season. Some of the offerings include duck confit, spinach and citrus ravioli with seared foie gras; seafood cocktail, horseradish sauce and vegetables tempura. The desserts section has some delights such as orange souffle in store. The impressive wine cellar includes a broad range of countries.
A beautiful red-roofed house in Charlesbourg invites you to savor some of the finest chocolates in the city. Established in 2002, the award-winning La Fudgerie has been delighting locals and tourists alike with their heavenly chocolate creations. As the name suggests, the place specializes in fudge, offering stunning handmade varieties in a myriad of flavors and textures. Besides this, the boutique offers a fine choice of chocolates and other sweet treats. Enjoy the enticing treats with coffee or juices at the beautiful rooftop terrace. Check website for more.
A classy gastropub, La Planque is located in the Old Limoilou area of Quebec City. With a chic and contemporary ambiance, the restaurant successfully impresses in the first look. The staff is courteous, and humbly accepts all your requests. With a menu that focuses on French cuisine, they have some delicious dishes like Thon albacore, Huîtres canadiennes, Cochon bio de Damien and Poulet des Voltigeurs. A range of fine wines and beverages are also available to accompany the order of your choice. In the list of desserts, the Fromage québécois and Carré aux dattes are a must try. Call ahead for reservations or visit their website to know more.
With a bistro style menu that combines Nordic flavors and rich ingredients, Chez Boulay pays a culinary tribute to Canadian cuisine. Local produce is used here to produce gourmet delights of international standards. Various ingredients like Bison, elderflower, canola oil, mackerel and elk feature across the menu. While mains like bison cheeks and confit wildfowl leg can be extremely heavy and decadent, light desserts like Creme Brulee help to maintain that perfect balance.