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Quick and friendly service. Excellent location, with lots of views and people watching. Food was good, and as described. Only negative or the French toast (pain perdu) is that the dome of "whipped cream" on top was an oil based artificial product.
My dad really wanted to eat in the building with the red roof so we did. Inside it's actually huge, we had a mission to find the restroom. We sat on the patio and our server came and took our drink order. I had a sangria which was really good. I decided I wanted to try local cuisine so I had French onion soup to start which was great, my dad got the tartare. I've had it many times before and it never quite looked or tasted like this, it wasn't bad but very strong onion and pepper flavor. For mains I asked for the duck poutine starter and the fries, gravy and curds were standard but the duck didn't have much flavor. My dad got the pork chop and said it was amazing. My mum got a chicken and shrimp pasta, she said it was very herby tasting, like a garden was in there but the meat was cooked well. The view of the Fairmont is great and our server was really nice and friendly and helpful. I'd go back and try some other menu items if I was in the area
This place initially gave off tourist-trap vibes but I'm all for it! It was in such a good location in Old Quebec and I liked the patio area (great for people watching - lol), though we did end up dining inside instead since it was a little chilly. The inside has lots of seating. There is a flight of stairs to get to the washroom - just something to keep in mind if you have accessibility issues. I didn't ask if there was a more convenient bathroom on the ground floor. Servers were attentive and friendly. We got the soup, steak frites, salmon, and pork. The portions were bigger than I expected. Steak was slightly overcooked. The salmon was actually great & not dry. My favourite was the soup. Soo creamy and savoury!
I visited this restaurant in October 2024 so my review is a bit overdue. I initially didn't want to dine here because it looked like it had too much of a tourist vibe but I actually liked how it had a lively and comfy atmosphere and the foods were pretty decent. The foods had bold flavors and the portions sizes were good, too.
Delicious lunch spot and very filling! We didn't eat the rest of the day after this meal and walked the city for hours! We started with the escargot, which was sooo delicious. Butter, garlicky, and cheesy. Best intro to escargot if someone is interested in trying it. It was another below freezing day in Quebec and a burger sounded like a perfect hearty meal... and it was. the burger plate was huge and the blue cheese on it was tasty. It was a slower day in the city so the waiters gave out complementary crème brûlée which was a lovely surprise. It had a nice maple flavor to make it unique. The only downside was one of our cups was dirty but the rest of the experience out weighed that.
Our New Year Eve Eve dinner took place at this beautiful restaurant across from the chateau. It was magical looking at the lighted-up chateau from the window with French music playing in the background. We also got seated right next to the Christmas tree!! There was a musician played the piano. I appreciated the music and the artist so much that I was the first one to clap my hands. Everyone seemed to love their job there. The pianist played with passion and joy while the waiter was going out of his way to make us happy! When I was struggling trying to remember the name of a song, he told me it was Bésame Mucho The way of cooking seemed to be more modern than the other French fine dining places so to be honest, at first, I didn't expect I would love the food as much as I did. My partner had a hamburger and my kids had their most favorite French fries and pizza I had escargots which were off the shells so at first I didn't expect much (I always respect anything classy and traditional) but it was actually more tasty than the other place!! I had duck confit all the way in Quebec City. My pasta with duck confit in orange sauce was to die for!!
Phenomenal experience. Amazing food, extraordinary service, breathtaking views. This restaurant is a diamond. Hubby raved about his Poutine appetizer and Beef Jowl entree. I loved my Escargot appetizer and Seafood Pasta. Our server went above and beyond. We were in a hurry because the Airline lost our luggage and we needed to buy clothes at Simon's before they closed for the night. She rushed our order out to us and we couldn't have been happier. Sitting on the patio offers unbelievable views of Château Frontenac. Simply incredible.
Great restaurant and located just down the street from hotel. The service was fantastic. The food even better. The duck confit was awesome as was the Wall Eye. Finish with the Creme Brulee.
It is a restaurant located in a historic 17th-century building in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Situated on Rue Saint-Anne, it is located across Place d'Armes from the Château Frontenac. it looks amazing, especially in the rain and at night. We were relaxing at Duffin Terrace and got a craving for coffee, I googled and found a couple of cafes, but this one looked very beautiful. It was not a rush time, so got the table easily. We did enjoy the view of Chateau Frontenac, sitting outside having sips of great coffee. I thought I would come back for dinner but bad luck, it was pouring really bad... nevertheless, enjoyed the history, food, vibe, and culture at this amazing bistro.
What a great spot. Food is delicious, service was great. We tried their pizza and it was great. There is a pool table in the back. Found it on tiktok. There is outside tables as well. Recommend the escargot.
It was past 12:30pm and chilly rainy afternoon. We went to a restaurant near where we were and it was packed with people. We were seated at a large table and behind us, there were interesting wine displays. As soon as sat down, we asked for French onion soup. Asked how the portions is. The waitress said, it's not that big, like a cup in English with French accent. She was so welcoming and kind. So we ordered one for each but it was more like a bowl filled with rich mozzarella cheese. For party of four, we ordered two pasta dishes, a hamburger and a pizza. My dad ordered beer, mom ordered pepsi, my cousin ordered drafted beer and I ordered red wine. Food came out very slowly and we enjoyed every single bite. We stayed there for more than 2 hours to finish our food. If you are in rush, I don't recommend this place. So the food was really good and the service was beyond my expectations. Our waitress was very friendly and helped out with our drinks and food. We followed her recommends and they were awesome. The portions weren't too small so we had to take whole pizza to go. The price is rather reasonable for the location and fame of this restaurant. The atmosphere was very classy and upscaled. Full of customers so the reservation is highly recommend. It was such a relxing, warm experience, I recommend Bistro 1640.
Great vibes, the one dish I ordered (eggs Benedict poutine) was perfect for two people. High quality eggs, potatoes perfectly cooked down, delicious sausage. I only ordered one thing but it was perfect.
Right years ago my family and I got into Quebec late on a cold December night. We walked across the green to Bistro 1640 and had a great memorable meal and what really stood out was the French onion soup. We recently went back and it was a good as we remembered, even the onion soup! The food was great! The cocktails are innovative and good. We've decided that this is our family's favorite restaurant anywhere
Great location and service, but mediocre food. I had the pork chop with potatoes gratin and vegetables. It was very good. My son's Caesar salad, however, was drenched in dressing and the chicken was bland. My husband's onion soup was ok, and the poutine was ok, but super salty (as expected, I guess)! I understand this to be a popular tourist spot, so overall I think it was good, but not great. read more
2 months ago
This restaurant was amazing! Everyone really enjoyed their dishes, everything was so so delicious. The highlights were the seafood pasta and the bolognese pasta. We were not disappointed. We loved the picturesque outdoor patio seating right next to chateau Frontenac. The outside of the restaurant was also gorgeous and very on theme. Our waiter was excellent and such a rockstar. If you are looking for a fabulous place to eat in Quebec City we highly recommend. read more
27 days ago
Quick and friendly service. Excellent location, with lots of views and people watching. Food was good, and as described. Only negative or the French toast (pain perdu) is that the dome of "whipped cream" on top was an oil based artificial product. read more
My dad really wanted to eat in the building with the red roof so we did. Inside it's actually huge, we had a mission to find the restroom. We sat on the patio and our server came and took our drink order. I had a sangria which was really good. I decided I wanted to try local cuisine so I had French onion soup to start which was great, my dad got the tartare. I've had it many times before and it never quite looked or tasted like this, it wasn't bad but very strong onion and pepper flavor. For mains I asked for the duck poutine starter and the fries, gravy and curds were standard but the duck didn't have much flavor. My dad got the pork chop and said it was amazing. My mum got a chicken and shrimp pasta, she said it was very herby tasting, like a garden was in there but the meat was cooked well. The view of the Fairmont is great and our server was really nice and friendly and helpful. I'd go back and try some other menu items if I was in the area read more
This place initially gave off tourist-trap vibes but I'm all for it! It was in such a good location in Old Quebec and I liked the patio area (great for people watching - lol), though we did end up dining inside instead since it was a little chilly. The inside has lots of seating. There is a flight of stairs to get to the washroom - just something to keep in mind if you have accessibility issues. I didn't ask if there was a more convenient bathroom on the ground floor. Servers were attentive and friendly. We got the soup, steak frites, salmon, and pork. The portions were bigger than I expected. Steak was slightly overcooked. The salmon was actually great & not dry. My favourite was the soup. Soo creamy and savoury! read more
1 year ago
I visited this restaurant in October 2024 so my review is a bit overdue. I initially didn't want to dine here because it looked like it had too much of a tourist vibe but I actually liked how it had a lively and comfy atmosphere and the foods were pretty decent. The foods had bold flavors and the portions sizes were good, too. read more
10 months ago
Delicious lunch spot and very filling! We didn't eat the rest of the day after this meal and walked the city for hours! We started with the escargot, which was sooo delicious. Butter, garlicky, and cheesy. Best intro to escargot if someone is interested in trying it. It was another below freezing day in Quebec and a burger sounded like a perfect hearty meal... and it was. the burger plate was huge and the blue cheese on it was tasty. It was a slower day in the city so the waiters gave out complementary crème brûlée which was a lovely surprise. It had a nice maple flavor to make it unique. The only downside was one of our cups was dirty but the rest of the experience out weighed that. read more
Our New Year Eve Eve dinner took place at this beautiful restaurant across from the chateau. It was magical looking at the lighted-up chateau from the window with French music playing in the background. We also got seated right next to the Christmas tree!! There was a musician played the piano. I appreciated the music and the artist so much that I was the first one to clap my hands. Everyone seemed to love their job there. The pianist played with passion and joy while the waiter was going out of his way to make us happy! When I was struggling trying to remember the name of a song, he told me it was Bésame Mucho The way of cooking seemed to be more modern than the other French fine dining places so to be honest, at first, I didn't expect I would love the food as much as I did. My partner had a hamburger and my kids had their most favorite French fries and pizza I had escargots which were off the shells so at first I didn't expect much (I always respect anything classy and traditional) but it was actually more tasty than the other place!! I had duck confit all the way in Quebec City. My pasta with duck confit in orange sauce was to die for!! read more
4 months ago
Phenomenal experience. Amazing food, extraordinary service, breathtaking views. This restaurant is a diamond. Hubby raved about his Poutine appetizer and Beef Jowl entree. I loved my Escargot appetizer and Seafood Pasta. Our server went above and beyond. We were in a hurry because the Airline lost our luggage and we needed to buy clothes at Simon's before they closed for the night. She rushed our order out to us and we couldn't have been happier. Sitting on the patio offers unbelievable views of Château Frontenac. Simply incredible. read more
It is a restaurant located in a historic 17th-century building in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Situated on Rue Saint-Anne, it is located across Place d'Armes from the Château Frontenac. it looks amazing, especially in the rain and at night. We were relaxing at Duffin Terrace and got a craving for coffee, I googled and found a couple of cafes, but this one looked very beautiful. It was not a rush time, so got the table easily. We did enjoy the view of Chateau Frontenac, sitting outside having sips of great coffee. I thought I would come back for dinner but bad luck, it was pouring really bad... nevertheless, enjoyed the history, food, vibe, and culture at this amazing bistro. read more
1 year ago
What a great spot. Food is delicious, service was great. We tried their pizza and it was great. There is a pool table in the back. Found it on tiktok. There is outside tables as well. Recommend the escargot. read more
1 year ago
It was past 12:30pm and chilly rainy afternoon. We went to a restaurant near where we were and it was packed with people. We were seated at a large table and behind us, there were interesting wine displays. As soon as sat down, we asked for French onion soup. Asked how the portions is. The waitress said, it's not that big, like a cup in English with French accent. She was so welcoming and kind. So we ordered one for each but it was more like a bowl filled with rich mozzarella cheese. For party of four, we ordered two pasta dishes, a hamburger and a pizza. My dad ordered beer, mom ordered pepsi, my cousin ordered drafted beer and I ordered red wine. Food came out very slowly and we enjoyed every single bite. We stayed there for more than 2 hours to finish our food. If you are in rush, I don't recommend this place. So the food was really good and the service was beyond my expectations. Our waitress was very friendly and helped out with our drinks and food. We followed her recommends and they were awesome. The portions weren't too small so we had to take whole pizza to go. The price is rather reasonable for the location and fame of this restaurant. The atmosphere was very classy and upscaled. Full of customers so the reservation is highly recommend. It was such a relxing, warm experience, I recommend Bistro 1640. read more
1 year ago
Great vibes, the one dish I ordered (eggs Benedict poutine) was perfect for two people. High quality eggs, potatoes perfectly cooked down, delicious sausage. I only ordered one thing but it was perfect. read more
Right years ago my family and I got into Quebec late on a cold December night. We walked across the green to Bistro 1640 and had a great memorable meal and what really stood out was the French onion soup. We recently went back and it was a good as we remembered, even the onion soup! The food was great! The cocktails are innovative and good. We've decided that this is our family's favorite restaurant anywhere read more
A trip to Bistro 1640 was our first official meal when rolling into Quebec City. We were ravenous and almost ordered every single thing on the menu, and nothing disappointed. The poutine du canard, duck poutine, was a delicious introduction to Canadian poutine. My wife had the seafood pasta with dill, which I'm used to in cold salads, but was delicious in this piping hot dish. I had the beef jowl over veggies and it was a beef lovers paradise! Every strand of roast beef was falling apart, tender, and just this incredible beef flavor. We had the escargot and garlic butter, and it was fantastic as well. We kept on ordering stuff, and never found a thing that we didn't like. Everything here was cooked to perfection, with ingredients of the highest quality and the service is attentive to a point. We sat on the patio, just across from this huge park square, bordered by the Château Frontenac and the city's palisade. It was great for people watching. If you're ever in Quebec city this place is a must visit. read more
7 months ago
Great ambience the old-fashioned is on point pork chop was solid choice bartender made it worthwhile sitting at the bar chatting with him read more
2 years ago
Welcoming bartenders. Excellent drinks. The service was very attentive and the food recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere- lounge, speakeasy vibe, and fabulous music mix. We loved the pork chop and the duck. The side vegetables were SO fresh and delicious. We will be back. Noise level- perfect for talking, and listening! read more
3 years ago
Lovely Parisian style cafe in the heart of old Quebec. Menu offers a variety of fare from pizzas to salads and steaks. Inside dining room provides an intimate setting, while the outdoor table top allows you to catch the sights of the daily crowd We ordered the charcuterie board, escargot, onion soup, and kale salad and were all satisfied with our meals. Price point is medium to high yet portions are ample making the price well worthwhile. Staff was friendly and accommodating to non-French speaking guests. read more
They have a great location, we were seated outside looking towards the chateau. We got to listen to live music during our visit, be ready for a long wait if you don't make reservations in advance. Because of how busy they were, we only ordered drinks. We got Le spritz à Gigi and sangria blanche. We would highly recommend this spot for happy hour and hope to revisit soon because the food looked great read more
Service was fantastic. They plate all of their food wonderfully. Everything that went by looked delicious. Great Street side seats provide a wonderful view, local street performers, and lots of people watching. All of our plates were fantastic. The burgers, snails, and pouting were all enjoyable. read more
3 years ago
Outdoor seating only at lunch. Burger was ok, the bun doesn't hold up to the burger. Our server was a young man and very grumpy, poor service read more
9 months ago
We arrived just 5 minutes before they closed the kitchen and yet they were kind enough to let us get an order in. We were only looking for a snack and what we ordered did not disappoint. The tartares were definitely my favorites though, especially the beef. It's a great stop in Quebec City, just keep in mind that the kitchen closes from 3-4pm. read more
11 months ago
After a long day of walking around the carnaval sites, this was the perfect spot to have a late supper. We got a table by the front window, very cozy and comfortable with a fire going near by. Service was very attentive and pleasant and the food delicious. read more
1 year ago
We stayed at Le Château Frontenac and walked past this building with its bright red roof many times during our stay. We decided to go for a drink on our last night to cap off our stay. The bartenders were friendly and helpful in answering questions. The interior is cozy. There were several signature cocktails to choose from along with a fully-stocked bar. We sat at the bar and had a nice conversation with another couple from the US. It's was a great way to close out a fantastic trip. read more
We had just arrived to Quebec for our long NYE weekend. While waiting for friends, we took a walk around and happened a upon Bistro 1640. What a cute place on the outside and what a transformation on the inside. Such a great space. The staff was very friendly and attentive and made our experience a positive one. Thank you The menu was a bit limited for us but my choice of the Shrimp salad/bowl was perfect. They have great seating options with tables and the retro booths. The entire place gave me the throw back feeling waiting for Rat Pack to appear. The food was great and it set the tone for the whole weekend. A weekend of great food! A lot of great food. read more
1 year ago
Service: excellent Food: excellent. The complimentary bread was delicious as well as the french onion soup appetizer. I had the duck confit which was great. My wife had the beef cheeks which was fork tender and so tasty. Our dessert was a strawberry cheesecake which was light and delicious. Atmosphere: great One of the best meals we had in Quebec City. read more
2 years ago
Great food! Not bad price wise and was at the right place at right time to enjoy early Christmas dinner. My hubby enjoyed the duck leg, if you eat meat definitely a great choice. read more
This place was located near our hotel, actually within walking distance. The restaurant was dimly lit from the inside with tons of seating. The service was phenomenal. The waitress and waiter worked together as a team serving us. We ordered french onion soup which was topped with melted cheese with even amount of onion inside. Then we ordered escargot which I didn't eat, but my husband did. It was cooked to perfection and per my husband, it was savory. Then our entrees were duck pasta and beef steak. The meat were very soft! We definitely ate it all. Definitely returning here when we vacation. To Quebec. read more
3 years ago
We did not need a reservation on a busy weekend. But we did go to a early dinner. We ordered the sirloin steak dinner. The steak was cooked perfectly. And it was dry aged, so it was quite delicious. The potatoes au gratin were very good and the grilled vegetables were savory. I also ordered the French onion soup. It was good but for some reason I did it enjoy the French onion soup in Sapristi much more. A very nice and enjoyable ambiance and our waitress was very attentive and kind. Very nice place and food was enjoyed as well. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful restaurant that has modern ambiance with an old world charm! The service was impeccable and food was great. We had a burger, pizza and tartare. The tuna tartare was great but the steak was just ok. Same with the escargot. The broccoli soup was the best I've ever had and my guests said the burger and pizza are something they HAVE to go back for. Definitely try to sit in the front of the restaurant because the views of the street and Chateau really add a little something special! read more
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One evening after touring around Quebec City, we were looking for a fun place for dinner. We passed by Bistro 1640 a couple times earlier in the day and realizing how popular it was, decided to look into it. The menu offers plenty of options from burgers and salads to pizzas. So, we made a reservation. Upon arrival, we noticed the patio was completely full. We were here during the heat wave, so the patio wasn't really our first choice anyways. We sat in the back room for dinner enjoying songs from the seventies and eighties and their corresponding music videos playing on the nearby TV screens. Our server couldn't have been nicer. She was kind when our attempts at speaking French failed and helped us navigate the menu too. The wine list was pretty great too. We found some of our favorites from California at reasonable prices. For dinner, we ordered salads and shared a pizza. The restaurant also has a small bar inside that is perfect for a drink with a friend. read more
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20 Rue Sainte-Anne
Quebec City, QC G1R 3X2
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Place Royale
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