Quebec City Restaurants

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  • 1. Albacore

    $$$ | St-Jean-Baptiste

    Seafood lovers, rejoice: Québec City now has its very own ocean-based restaurant, and a great one at that. Helmed by a team of seasoned chefs, this gourmet restaurant provides diners with flavorful, flawless, and generously sized dishes of anything from scallops to clams and marlin tatakis, all nicely complemented by delicate side dishes such as lentils, sorbet (yes, ice cream for dinner!), and edible flowers. It is a light-filled, beautifully appointed venue.

    819 Côte d'Abraham, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1A4, Canada
    418-914–6441

    Known For

    • Mandatory reservations
    • Imaginative seafood
    • Beautiful décor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 2. Battuto

    $$$ | St-Roch

    Chef Guillaume Saint-Pierre's love for authentic Italian cuisine led him to open this popular 25-seat restaurant, located off the main Saint-Roch thoroughfares, where he can fully concentrate on that passion with gusto and skill. Italian tradition (there's arancini and vitello tonatto) blend with local flair (there's cacio e pepe with Swiss chard, and scallop crudo). The restaurant has been a huge hit, which means you should reserve weeks in advance, especially on weekends.

    527 boul. Langelier, Québec City, Québec, G1K 5P7, Canada
    418-614–4414

    Known For

    • Perfect fresh pasta
    • A blend of local flair and Italian know-how
    • Tiramisu for two

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
  • 3. Café Saint-Henri

    $ | St-Roch

    Expect the usual crowd of students, freelancers, and others toting laptops at this third-wave café that has thoughtfully selected beans roasted on-site. Even so, the contemporary, all-white café is a welcome respite from the cold in wintertime—and the doughnuts alone are worth a visit.

    849 rue St-Joseph Est, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3C8, Canada
    581-300–7211

    Known For

    • Delicious artisan doughnuts
    • Architectural highlight
    • Beans roasted on the premises

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 4. Chez Boulay

    $$$$ | Upper Town

    Chefs Jean-Luc Boulay and Arnaud Marchand, who are both revered in this town, delight patrons with elegant interpretations of cuisine inspired by northern Québec and made entirely from local ingredients, including reinvented classic desserts, such as iced nougat with cloudberries. A mix of locals celebrating special occasions and tourists fresh from shopping rue St-Jean dine in this elegant dining room on bison tartare, braised beef ravioli with candied red cabbage, and salmon in a flavorful cranberry glaze. The somber color scheme, rustic-meets-modern graphics, and dark wood trim make this one of the more sophisticated bistros in the neighborhood.

    1110 rue St-Jean, Québec City, Québec, Canada
    418-380–8166

    Known For

    • Signature brunch on weekends
    • Excellent wine list
    • Vegetarian menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 5. Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

    $$$ | Lower Town

    This is the place to go for the freshest flavors of Canadian cuisine (think seafood, terroir vegetables, game meat) without the white tablecloth fuss. Chez Rioux & Pettigrew is a casual dining experience in a convivial, inviting venue with exposed brick. Back in 1860, Narcisse Rioux ran a general store here and supplied local restaurants, inns, and hospitals; it only makes sense that the gourmet mission carries on today (complete with trinkets from that former life) in a slightly more hands-on manner. For a bit of everything, opt for their five-service tasting menu, with the wine pairing for an extra C$45. Speaking of their modest yet curated wine list, aficionados will find an interesting selection of orange/maceration wines.

    160 rue St-Paul, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3W1, Canada
    418-694–4448

    Known For

    • Local, seasonal ingredients
    • C$75 tasting menu
    • Sunday brunch
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  • 6. 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, Canada
    418-692–1299

    Known For

    • French-inspired dishes
    • Cheese plate
    • Three-course brunch
  • 7. La Boîte à Pain

    $ | St-Roch

    La Boîte à Pain makes it a point of honor to serve fresh products prepared on site every day. In a convivial atmosphere, this European-inspired bakery has been making gourmet and artisanal products for more than 20 years. Breads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastries, and cakes are displayed on the large counter and are nothing short of convincing, if not plainly irresistible.

    289 rue St-Joseph Est, Québec City, Québec, G1K 6A8, Canada
    418-647–3666

    Known For

    • Intricate, affordable pastries
    • Large coffee selection
    • On-site daily baking
  • 8. Laurie Raphaël

    $$$$ | Lower Town

    Local and regional products are emphasized here, and the food is among the best gastronomical offerings in Québec. Among local celebrity chef Daniel Vézina's creations are crystallized foie gras with truffle snow, and venison tartare. The menu consists of two prix-fixe, five-services experiences; either the "personalized" at C$110 or the "gastronomic" at C$145, both served with remarkable wine pairings (largely private imports) as an option.

    117 rue Dalhousie, Québec City, Québec, G1K 9C8, Canada
    418-692–4555

    Known For

    • Smart, high-end gastronomy
    • Elegant setting
    • Tasting menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
  • 9. Le Champlain

    $$$$ | Upper Town

    Inside the most romantic dining room at Fairmont Château Frontenac, chef Hugo Coudurier has made this one of the city's top gastronomical tables, showcasing unexpected combinations, delicious flavors, Nordic-inspired ingredients (such as wild hare and even Lapland reindeer), and whimsical presentations. Although service can be a bit stiff, the food is anything but, and the rewards on the plate are definitely worth any formality. Reservations are highly recommended. The Sunday brunch is a must, with tons of delicious small bites and more classic offerings.

    1 rue des Carrières, Québec City, Québec, G1R 4P5, Canada
    418-692–3861

    Known For

    • Creative gastronomy
    • In the classic landmark, Fairmont Château Frontenac
    • C$119 tasting menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner on Sun.
  • 10. Le Clocher Penché

    $$$ | St-Roch

    The high ceilings and imposing vault door give away the fact that this was once a bank, but an amiable staff and inventive bistro cuisine (without pretentious fluff) make this establishment a local favorite who munch on well-prepared shareable plates of seasonal, creative, flavorful shareable plates like smoked aubergine with romesco sauce or veal tartare with lemon and fiddleheads. Wine lovers, this restaurant recently hired the best sommelier in Québec City.

    203 rue St-Joseph Est, Québec City, Québec, G1K 3B1, Canada
    418-640–0597

    Known For

    • Changing menu using fresh, regional ingredients
    • On-site sommelier
    • Beautiful, inviting decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 11. 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, Canada
    581-742–2012

    Known For

    • Wood-fired pizzas
    • Charcuteries plate
    • Aperol spritz

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Sun.
  • 12. Pied bleu

    $$$$ | St-Roch

    It's worth heading to the outskirts of the St-Roch Downtown district for this unique dining experience, inspired by the French bouchons (as bistros are called in the city of Lyon). "In the pig, everything is good": so goes the French adage that advocates responsible, farm-to-table gastronomy. This is precisely what drives Pied Bleu: every week, the chefs receive a whole pig and come up with proven, creative ways to serve it (the charcuterie plate is a must). Also offered is Le tour lyonnais, a tasting menu for two including six courses, salads, cheeses, and desserts. While there are a few vegetarian options, this is primarily a place of communion for hardened carnivores; they've actually won prizes all over France for their excellent boudin (blood sausage). The wine list is largely European, but reserves a special place for Beaujolais vineyards.  The brunch menu is equally gargantuan and tasty, with a dreamy smoked-fish sandwich and a large rib steak with béarnaise sauce for big appetites.

    179 rue St-Vallier Ouest, Québec City, Québec, G1K 1J9, Canada
    418-914–3554

    Known For

    • Prix-fixe tasting menu
    • Charcuterie plate
    • Lyon-style restaurant

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Tues.–Sat., brunch only Fri.–Sun., Reservations essential
  • 13. Alphonse

    $$$ | Upper Town

    Sun-drenched, open-space corner bistro, complete with black and dark wood accents for a profoundly Parisian flair, serves local fare in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. From game meat to seafood (try the gin sauce scallops), from fresh pasta to revisited classics (try the Brussel sprouts Ceasal), along with a string of vegan options, Alphonse certainly aims to please. Their cocktail menu is an absolute must, and their wine list features some of the strongest winemakers in Québec.

    19 rue des Jardins, Québec City, Québec, G1R 4L4, Canada
    418-694–0707

    Known For

    • Vegan menu
    • Wonderful cocktails
    • Beautiful space

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.; lunch Wed.–Fri. only.
  • 14. ARVI

    $$$ | Limoilou

    The trek to Limoilou is worth it, if it's to dine at ARVI. Local critics have deemed ARVI an unforgettable gourmet experience, and it was selected as one of Canada's 35 top restaurants by Air Canada's in-flight magazine. The restaurant's signature open-plan kitchen right smack in the middle of the tastefully designed space guarantees diners unobstructed views of the chef at work. Food-wise, the prix-fixe tasting menu is a steal at just C$88; expect seasonal fare inspired by local terroir.  If you're into wine, fork out the extra C$55 for the wine pairings.

    519 3e avenue, Québec City, Québec, G1L 2W4, Canada
    581-742–4202

    Known For

    • Vegetarian menu
    • Wine pairings for meals
    • Delicate, creative plates

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 15. 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, Canada
    418-692–1627

    Known For

    • Tourtière (meat pie)
    • Maple syrup pie
    • Historical setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 16. 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, Canada
    418-614–5444

    Known For

    • Open kitchen
    • Upbeat atmosphere
    • Popular with locals

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues. No lunch weekends
  • 17. 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, Canada
    418-872–4386

    Known For

    • Vegetarian menu
    • Vast patio
    • Small plates to share

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
  • 18. Bistrot Le Pape-Georges

    $ | Lower Town | Wine Bar

    For a respite from the shoppers on rue du Petit-Champlain, grab an outdoor table at Le Pape-Georges and cool off with a drink and creamy, tangy local cheeses and fruit. This stone-and-wood wine bar, the first of its kind in Québec City when it opened almost 35 years ago, is also nice indoors; there's music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

    8 rue du Cul-de-Sac, Québec City, Québec, G1K 8L4, Canada
    418-692–1320

    Known For

    • Great by-the-glass wine selection
    • Cozy atmosphere
  • 19. 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, Canada
    418-692–2661

    Known For

    • Traditional dishes
    • Gluten-free options
    • Québec City institution

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Wed.
  • 20. Buvette Scott

    $$ | St-Jean-Baptiste

    La Buvette Scott is an unpretentious address that pleasantly surprises with its attractive menu and impeccable service. Located in the heart of St-Jean-Baptiste, it's quickly been adopted by locals who have made this place their favorite neighborhood hangout. The warm wooden décor creates a friendly, almost family-like atmosphere. Waiters have complete control over the music and are more than happy to accept suggestions and blast that one-hit-wonder on the record player. Food-wise, La Buvette Scott offers a dozen small and medium-sized seasonal dishes mainly consisting of seasonal vegetables and seafood.

    821 rue Scott, Québec City, Québec, G1R 3C8, Canada
    581-741–4464

    Known For

    • Affordable plates to share
    • Vast selection of local microbreweries
    • Unfussy, convivial atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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