Quebec City Restaurants
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1. L'Échaudé
$$$ | Lower Town |A mix of businesspeople and tourists having been frequenting L'Échaudé for the past 30 years because of its location between the nearby business and antiques districts. For lunch, the flank steak with shallots is a classic, and every day there's excellent fish, tartares, and pasta on the menu. Highlights of the three-course brunch are eggs Benedict and tantalizing desserts. The mahogany lobby and green-and-beige interior are full of warmth, and service is courteous and professional. The interior is modern, with hardwood floors, a mirrored wall, and a stainless-steel bar with backlit river stones underneath; but you'll be lucky to snag a table outside in the warmer months.
73 rue Sault-au-Matelot, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3Y9, Canada418-692–1299Known For
- French-inspired dishes
- Cheese plate
- Three-course brunch
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2. Nina Pizza Napolitaine
$$ | St-Roch |Specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza and antipasti, this stylish pizzeria has been on everyone's lips ever since it opened (thanks to crowdfunding!). Its beast of an oven weighs 2.5 tons and was imported straight from Italy—and it's worth it: the thin-crust pizzas are cooked in just 90 seconds at 900 degrees. Expect sides of flavorful salads, creamy burrata, charcuteries, and cheeses. Also note the excellent cocktail list. If you prefer to eat in the St-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood, Nina recently opened a second location there.
410 rue St-Anselme, Québec City, Québec, G1K 5T2, Canada581-742–2012Known For
- Wood-fired pizzas
- Charcuteries plate
- Aperol spritz
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Sun. -
3. Aux Anciens Canadiens
$$$ | Upper Town |Named for a 19th-century book by Philippe-Aubert de Gaspé, who once resided in the 1675 house, this establishment has a modern menu and a good wine list, but most people come for the authentic French-Canadian cooking. Servers are dressed in period costume and each of the five dining rooms has a different theme, such as the bright and cheerful vaisselier (dish room), featuring colorful antique dishes and a fireplace. One of the best deals is a three-course meal, starting at C$19.95, available until 5:45 every day.
34 rue St-Louis, Québec City, Québec, G1R 4P3, Canada418-692–1627Known For
- Tourtière (meat pie)
- Maple syrup pie
- Historical setting
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
4. Bistro B
$$$$ | Montcalm |Behind the success of city hot spot Chez Muffy (formerly Panache), Chef François Blais decided on a more casual approach, including having a simple interior, when he opened his own restaurant on avenue Cartier. The "market cuisine" is straight to the point and well executed, and the whole menu fits on a blackboard, with a handful of appetizers, main courses, and desserts that change daily.
1144 avenue Cartier, Québec City, Québec, G1R 2S5, Canada418-614–5444Known For
- Open kitchen
- Upbeat atmosphere
- Popular with locals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues. No lunch weekends -
5. Bistro L'Orygine
$$$ | Lower Town |One hundred percent organic—that is the promise of L'Orygine, a brand-new bistro in the heart of the Lower Town. With an emphasis on freshness and local flavors, the chef prepares seasonal and shareable plates that are (almost) guilt-free, such as lobster cavatelli and a creative mix of duck and eggplant. The space is beautiful, with an all-glass wine cellar and turquoise seats.
36 1/2 rue St-Pierre, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3Z6, Canada418-872–4386Known For
- Vegetarian menu
- Vast patio
- Small plates to share
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. -
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6. Buffet de L'Antiquaire
$$ | Lower Town |Hearty home cooking, generous portions, and rock-bottom prices have made this no-frills, diner-style eatery in the heart of the antiques district, a Lower Town institution. It's a good place to sample traditional Québécois dishes such as pea soup and cipaille (a deep-dish layered pie using poultry, meat, or seafood), and the homemade and delicious sugar pie, crepes, and other desserts. In summer, there is a small sidewalk terrace where you can sit and watch the shoppers stroll by.
95 rue St-Paul, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3V8, Canada418-692–2661Known For
- Traditional dishes
- Gluten-free options
- Québec City institution
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Wed. -
7. Café La Maison Smith
$ | Lower Town |This casual and attractive café right on the corner of scenic Place Royale is a great place to stop for an afternoon pick-me-up, be it coffee or various indulgent sweets. For a light lunch, there are yummy sandwiches, quiches, and soups. There are other branches elsewhere in the city that are just as good, just not as scenic. On sunny days, make sure to enjoy the sun-drenched patio.
23 rue Notre-Dame, Québec City, Québec, G1K 4E9, Canada581-742–6777Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Great sandwiches
- Coffee roasted on-site
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8. Café-Boulangerie Paillard
$ | Upper Town |Owned by Yves Simard and his wife, Rebecca, this bakery, pastry counter, sandwich bar, pizza shop (summer only), and ice-cream parlor is known for its selection of nouvelle French pastries, whole grain breads, gourmet sandwiches, and artisanal gelato. Long wooden tables, designed to get customers talking to each other, create a convivial atmosphere.
1097 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1S3, Canada418-692–1221Known For
- Efficient service
- Communal tables
- Delicious sandwiches and pastries
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9. Chez Ashton
$ | Upper Town |As far as fast food goes, nothing is more Québécois than poutine, that rough-and-ready dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy. In Québec City, this regional chain, founded in 1969, is the local favorite for hurried lunchers and late-night snackers. Also well worth trying here is a hot-dog du lac, a "steamie" (steamed hot dog) with mayo, cabbage, and a few fries on top.
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10. Chez Victor
$$ | St-Jean-Baptiste |This cozy burger joint with brick-and-stone walls has a wide range of topping combinations, daily special burgers, and French fries are served with a dollop of homemade mayonnaise (there are five varieties available) and poppy seeds. Salads, sandwiches, and a daily dessert made fresh by the pastry chef are also available. This original location was so successful that it spawned several other branches, notably in the Vieux-Port area of the Lower Town.
145 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1N4, Canada418-529–7702Known For
- Hearty burgers
- Good selection of local beers
- Poutine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
11. L'Entrecôte St-Jean
$$$ | Upper Town |Steak frites (steak with fries) is on menus everywhere in Québec City and in lots of other places throughout the world, but this popular and lively establishment has a 30-year reputation as the master of the dish—L'entrecôte is a particular sirloin cut, usually long and relatively thin. Diners at this red-and-blue-trimmed house choose between three steak sizes, and each comes smothered in the restaurant's signature peppery sauce with a heaping pile of crispy fries. Other French fare graces the menu, such as tender duck confit and smoked salmon salads. For C$35 and up, depending on the size of the steak, the table d'hôte (prix fixe) is a good value. It ends with decadent chocolate profiteroles, proving that this restaurant is more than just beef.
1080 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1S4, Canada418-694–0234Known For
- Steak frites and signature sauce
- Simple and well executed menu
- Great patio
Restaurant Details
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12. Le Billig
$$ | St-Jean-Baptiste |At this lovely crepe shop, buckwheat flour crepes are filled with simple ham and cheese, or fancier combos like duck confit with onion marmalade, while a wheat crepe with salted caramel and sweet Chantilly cream makes a good dessert. The large shop also has bistro items like cod beignets, charcuterie plates, and cassoulet, and there's a nice selection of ciders and beers.
481 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1P4, Canada418-524–8341Known For
- Great crepes, often original
- Ciders
- Gluten-free items
Restaurant Details
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13. Le Café du Monde
$$$ | Lower Town |Next to the cruise terminal in the Old Port, this massive, Parisian-bistro-style restaurant with etched-glass dividers and palm trees has a spectacular view. The outdoor terrace in front overlooks the St. Lawrence River, while the side verrière (glass atrium) looks onto l'Agora amphitheater and the old stone Customs House. The menu, which isn't spectacular by any means but absolutely gets the job done, includes such classics as steak frites, rotisserie chicken, calamari, and duck liver pâté with raisin jam.
84 rue Dalhousie, Québec City, Québec, G1K 4B2, Canada418-692–4455Known For
- Lively scene
- Great views
- Delicious seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. Closed Mon. and Tues. -
14. Le Café Krieghoff
$$ | Montcalm |This busy, noisy Paris-like bistro featuring artwork by its namesake Canadian painter and patios in front and back has been around for more than 40 years and is a big local literary hangout, with a selection of great coffee, tea, and desserts. Open every day from early morning to late evening, Krieghoff serves specialties that include salmon, quiche, la Toulouse (a big French sausage with sauerkraut), steak with French fries, boudin (pig-blood sausage), and la Bavette (hanger steak).
1089 avenue Cartier, Québec City, Québec, G1R 2S6, Canada418-522–3711Known For
- Big bowls of hot chocolate
- Simple, flavorful dishes
- Good place to people-watch or study
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15. Le Chic Shack
$ | Upper Town |At this refreshing alternative to the Old City's ubiquitous white-linen bistros, you can get fast food that's also high quality. Burgers made from grass-fed cattle served on soft artisanal brioche buns make this a prime locale for lunch goers. With long tables, red accents, and paper-towel rolls in place of napkin holders, the interior has a retro touch without feeling overly folksy or forced. Save room for dessert, which includes heavenly dark-chocolate milkshakes, chocolate ganache, or peanut-butter ice-cream sandwiches.
15 rue du Fort, Québec City, Québec, G1R 3W9, Canada418-692–1485Known For
- Great burgers
- Quality fast food
- Delicious milkshakes
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16. Le Cochon Dingue
$$ | Lower Town |The café dishes at this cheerful chain, whose name translates into the Crazy Pig, include delicious tartares, steak with fries, hearty soups, a selection of international dishes like satays and "général Dingue" chicken, as well as substantial desserts like sugar pie with vanilla cream. Sidewalk tables and indoor dining rooms artfully blend the chic and the antique; black-and-white checkerboard floors contrast with ancient stone walls. The best-kept secret in Québec City is the full breakfast, served here all week.
46 boul. Champlain, Québec City, Québec, G1K 4H7, Canada418-692–2013Known For
- Often long waits for a table
- Affordable bistro
- Good people-watching
Restaurant Details
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17. Le Parlementaire
$$ | Upper Town |Despite its magnificent beaux arts interior and its reasonable prices, the National Assembly's restaurant remains one of the best-kept secrets in town. Chef Martin Gagné prepares contemporary cuisine with products from Québec's various regions, such as mini-fondues made with Charlevoix cheese to ravioli made from lobster caught in the Gaspé to pork from the Beauce region, trout from the Magdalen Islands, or candied-duck salad. At just C$37, the three-service tasting menu is an absolute steal.
1045 rue des Parlementaires, Québec City, Québec, G1A 1A3, Canada418-643–6640Known For
- Elegant, historic decor
- Tasty regional dishes
- Only open for lunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Sun. No dinner -
18. Louis Hébert
$$$ | Outside the Old City |With its fine French cuisine and convenient location in a 95-year-old house on the bustling Grande Allée, this restaurant has long been popular with many of Québec's élite. Dining areas range from the very public summer terrace to discreet second-floor meeting rooms, a solarium with bamboo chairs, and a cozy dining room with exposed stone walls and warm wood accents. Chef Hervé Toussaint's top dishes include seafood such as shelled lobster, as well as fresh pasta and a rack of lamb. With more than 5,000 bottles of wine on hand, nobody goes thirsty, and the owner checks in on diners himself.
668 Grande Allée Est, Québec City, Québec, G1R 2K5, Canada418-525–7812Known For
- Large wine selection
- Fine dining
- Seafood and pasta
Restaurant Details
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19. Sapristi
$$ | Upper Town |The menu at this Italian-leaning restaurant with an industrial-cool feel is satisfying, with a number of imaginative pizzas, pastas, salads, and such. Try the fried mozzarella or the chef's risotto, which changes daily. The space, which features stone walls and steel chairs as well as a great, somewhat secluded terrace in the summer, is open late for drinks and snacks. A second location has recently opened in Petit Champlain.
1001 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1R8, Canada418-692--2030Known For
- Creative pizzas
- Great patio
- Gluten-free options
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20. Taverne Louise
$$$ | Lower Town |As a nod to Queen Victoria's slightly rebellious fourth daughter, who happened to adore Québec City, Taverne Louise aims to please with its two distinct areas: one that's more laid-back and casual, with local beers on tap, and the other slightly more upscale with a regiment of tapas and privately imported wines. The space, with exposed stone and large ancestral windows, is the perfect backdrop for the restaurant's now iconic foie gras au torchon and a glass of rosé Lambrusco.
48 rue Saint-Paul, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3V7, Canada418-780--7255Known For
- Chef's table
- Outstanding wine list with private imports
- Charming space
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