The ambiance of this place is lovely- soft music, dim lighting, lovely rustic atmosphere. I wish we enjoyed the food more. The French onion soup did not have that typical rich flavoring of a full bodied broth with that bit of a wine touch to the onions. The cheese was minimal and not Gruyère which usually lends the perfect flavor. The soup itself tasted- as strange as it sounds- like pizza. Not at all like a traditional French onion soup. The chicken cooked in butter was tasteless- it didn't feature any detectable seasoning or even a butter flavor which was odd, considering it was cooked on a pound of butter. It also was slightly dry. The steak frites was delicious- tasty and perfectly cooked. read more

When in the old city St. Malo is a must! Authentic French with no bells and whistles to upsell but delicious food! Being a vegetarian I had my doubts but their hospitality will leave you in aww! It is a kid friendly place with coz seating with 2 floors. The service is very best and the chef himself cares for reach guests. Everything we had in our 2-3 visits was exceptional. I will say go with the recommendations by the chef or your server! read more

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Nestled in the charming Vieux-Port district of Quebec City, Bistro St. Malo is a delightful testament to culinary creativity, seamlessly blending the essence of French bistro classics with a Mediterranean twist. With the dynamic trio of Philippe Racine, Philippe Fournier, and Andréa Beauseigle at the helm, this newly minted bistro is not just a meal; it's an experience that speaks to the heart of local gastronomy. As we stepped into the inviting atmosphere of Bistro St. Malo, we were immediately struck by the relaxed ambience that feels both chic and comforting. The decor is a perfect marriage of rustic elegance and modern flair, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. The menu, crafted with both passion and precision, beckoned us to explore a variety of tempting dishes. We kicked off our culinary journey with the Mussels Marinière, bathed in a heavenly concoction of wine and garlic. Each bite was a succulent reminder of the sea, perfectly paired with crusty bread that could easily become a new best friend. Next on the list was the Soupe à l'Oignon, a classic French onion soup that was nothing short of a warm hug in a bowl. The rich broth, adorned with a gooey layer of melted cheese, transported us straight to a cozy Parisian bistro. Now, if you think escargots are just a fancy way to say "snails," think again. The Escargots Gratinés at Bistro St. Malo are a revelation, baked to perfection with a garlicky herb butter that made us rethink our long-held beliefs about these little treasures. For the main event, we indulged in the Joue de Bœuf sauce Robert, a sous-vide masterpiece that had been lovingly cooked for 30 hours. The beef cheek was so tender it practically melted on the fork, paired with a creamy potato purée and vegetables roasted in duck fat--a dish that could make even the most steadfast vegetarian reconsider their choices. We couldn't resist diving into the Ragoût de la Mer, a seafood stew that was a celebration of the ocean's bounty. With scallops, shrimp, lobster, cod, tuna, and salmon mingling in a rich bisque, this dish was a symphony of flavors that sang the praises of the fresh local products so central to the bistro's philosophy. Bistro St. Malo is more than just a meal; it's a culinary journey that pays homage to both French tradition and the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean. If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Quebec City, do yourself a favor and make your way to 75 St-Paul Street. You might just discover your new favorite dining spot. read more

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Food was excellent. The service was fantastic. And the ambiance is so relaxed. Highly recommend. I had the French onion soup, tuna tartar, and the duck. All were amazing. If you're new to Quebec it's the spot to start your journey. read more

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My appetizer and main course were very good, the cheesy topped escargot was delightful; my seafood stew was prepared beautifully, well seasoned and delish. Service was attentive and helpful. So why 2 stars. The other couple was not so fortunate both ordered dishes which had been sous vide advanced cooked and rethermed to order. The elevated salt levels in both orders made it barely edible. This was not the dining experience they were expecting on the first trip to Ville de Québec. read more

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Everything about our experience at St Malo was perfect. The staff are extremely friendly and service is attentive. I had the seafood stew which was creamy and tasty. My husband had the Flank steak and frites. He said the steak was absolutely perfect. The Tarte Tartin at the end was so fresh, hot out of the oven and definitely a large portion to share. read more

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Exceptional service and food here!! First off, my server was super sweet and made sure to keep checking in. Food was excellent! The French onion soup was steaming hot (perfect for cold Quebec winter weather) and the flavor was so rich, I loved it. I got my favorite steamed mussels, and it went very well with my white wine. The restaurant was so cozy and calm, I highly recommend this spot for dates, family dinners, and solo diners (like me)! read more

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Best described as French comfort food. Dropped in for lunch on a whim. Ample seating in a very small space. Loved the French onion soup and burrata with honey, blueberry glaze and ratatouille. The mussels with frites had five options for broth, including garlic and white wine, marinara, cream, or fromage et Dijon. Service excellent, very relaxed. Would return in a heartbeat. read more

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During a visit to Quebec last week, my husband and I had dinner at Bistro St Malo one evening. It was the best meal we had during our stay and we look forward to going back during our next visit to Quebec. The food was exceptionally good. It was well seasoned, nicely presented and the portions were perfect. The weather was nice so we decided to eat outside. We were very comfortable. The music they were playing was very pleasant and not too loud. The service was excellent. Unfortunately, I cannot find the copy of the receipt where I made sure to write the name of our server, who was a pleasure to deal with. For example, I was not familiar with any of the wines on their list so I told her what I like in a wine, she recommended one they had from Spain and it was perfect. We had a very enjoyable meal in a friendly and hospitable environment. We will be back next year! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. Stopped by on a Wednesday when they were having their all you can eat mussels. I didn't take that. I had foie gras and the cassoulet. Both were phenomenal. I wish I lived nearby so I could go everyday! The waitress was kind and spoke to me in slow French so I could practice. And the restaurant is just nice and cozy. read more

Small cafe & bar on charming cobblestone street. Has fair amount of outside dinning tables although obtaining one is harder than you would think as most are "unavailable" due to short staffed/not seating @ the moment or reserved for dinners who seem to never arrive. Once you're granted a seat staff were very friendly yet food was average. read more

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A truly wonderful experience for us. A charming intimate, cozy locale with warm and hospitable service. The food was excellent. My wife's lamb shanks were fantastic. The beef carpaccio was delicious complimented by different elements on the plate that just added a real freshness to it. The lamp shanks were excellent as were the beef cheeks, and of course the French onion soup. Our server recommended a good bottle of red wine that paired well with our food. A great meal on a cold winters night. read more

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megan was excellent server !!! thank you , the mussels were superb! The ambience was intimate and cozy. read more

We had a pleasant lunch, was not very busy at the time. Nice seafood chowder. The French onion soup was good but the broth needed more flavor. The classic poutine was exactly as described and delicious. The hake etouffee was nice but not the kind we have in the southern US. It was a little bland for our tastes. Good, pleasant service. read more

This was great! We got the tuna tartare, steak frites, and the duck confit. The duck was life changing. It was so tender! Service very friendly as well. Will be telling others about this place if they're planning a trip to Quebec! read more

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Ugh, I was so excited to come here as the reviews seem amazing. This fell very flat for me. I went with the French onion soup due to the reviews recommending that it be tried. It was just ok. Plenty of onions but the broth was more gravy like and the cheese was essentially stuck to the bread that needed cutting with a knife. I was not impressed. The beef carpaccio was aesthetically pleasing to the eye but also fell flat. We shared the Phil carbonara that tasted more like an Alfredo. Overall, very disappointed and would not go back. Service was very good. Wine list extensive. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. They have bread for the table but you must ask for it. read more

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Food is outstanding! I didn't have a reservation so I sat at the counter. The staff was very friendly and quick to answer questions. The decor was fun, lots of knick-knats to see and chat about. Cozy atmosphere. read more

Oh momma is St-Malo magnifique!!! The renditions are classically made, the portions are ample, the atmosphere is bustling. Highlight for us was the osso bucco... so soft and tender with a lovely rosemary infused sauce. Honorable mention, would be the French onion soup. Cheese that stretches a kilometer and onion broth with good depth that satisfies. This entire area is a tourist destination... if they take reservations, MAKE reservations if you are certain of coming. read more

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We had their onion soup, foie gras, and octopus salad as appetizers; beef cheek and duck legs as main course; and cream brûlée for dessert. Everything was excellent. I especially liked the beef cheek, so tender and flavorful! Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The ambiance was lively and cute. Prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

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From the cozy ambiance and great staff through a fabulous dinner.....mussels, lamb and duck....one of our most memorable dinners.

DISAPPOINTING DINNER We had an early dinner at Bistro St. Malo that is located in the Basse Ville section of Old Quebec. Instead of a cozy and light filled dining room as shown in St. Malo's website photos, we were seated in a dimly lit worn and dusty room with dollar bills stapled on the walls. We ordered a small Onion Soup ($11/$16) and Gratin Snails ($14) as starters. For our entrees, we ordered the Confit Duck Leg ($35) and Cassoulet ($39). Dinner started badly when our waitress set down a large Onion Soup - when I pointed out that I had ordered a small bowl, she strongly denied her mistake and then rudely walked away in a huff. We expected a classic escargot dish prepared with olive oil and garlic and topped with lightly toasted bread crumbs - instead it was shelled snails covered with a thick blanket of barely melted cheese. The duck leg in the confit duck entree was dry, stringy and too salty. We enjoyed the delicious white beans and veggies in the hearty cassoulet but not the soft mushy sausage. The confit duck leg was better in the brothy cassoulet. For Quebec newbies - note that your bill will reflect two government imposed fees - TVQ (Quebec provincial sales tax) and TPS (federal goods and services tax) that will add almost 15% to your total bill. These fees are not in lieu of your tip that is calculated on the food total only. read more

This has been the most impressive experience I have had in a long time! A friend recommended this restaurant and noted, because of my love for cassoulet, that it is their specialty. I was able to get a seat at the bar and was overwhelmed by the hospitality and quality of food. Phil and Phil are a joy to watch from the best seat in the house. The wine menu is exceptional, the staff are warm and welcoming and the food is wonderful. Philippe is an exceptional human, warm and passionate about his food and drink. I loved the cassoulet, the blueberry tart, the maple blueberry liquor and the company. I met the nicest couple, friends of Phil's - Paul Lépine and Melanie. Paul is a tour guide and runs many tours, but specializes in epicurean tours. I highly recommend!!! read more

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Well done Chef. Ribeye was divine - I've had medium rare before but this was a perfect take on it - even cook through out the meat. I'm not a fry guy but they were very good - arrived seasoned. Duck confit was excellent albeit not my thing - I prefer the Chinese take on duck. It was perfectly cooked however and thoroughly enjoyed at the table. Desserts: the apple pie and the crème brûlée were both "smack ya momma" good. Low wooden ceiling, cozy space, wait staff made it special. Come to NYC! read more

If you eat here once it won't be your last time. The menu has several options to suit anyone's palate. My friend and I shared a few items starting with the cheesy steaming hot deep rich French Onion Soup which was delicious with all the cheese you could hope for topped onto two slices of baguette...it could have been a meal onto itself but we didn't let that stop us from eating more. I ordered the fish of the day that was lightly grilled with vierge sauce that was a great compliment for the fish. My friend had the cassoulet with duck, sausage and legumes of course and he said it was outstanding and hearty. We didn't have dessert because we were quite full but we've been back two more times since being here. Great place for a meal with seating inside and out with a lovely street scene in a great location. Service was friendly and very good. Give this place a try and you won't be sorry. read more

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This place was really good. We sat inside and enjoyed the vibe of québécois rusticity and sass: "En Français, S'il Vous Plaît!" as the sign says. :) The food was great! The chicken in butter and the beef cheek were particular hits. Service was friendly and efficient. All in all, the place was very good and worth the visit! read more

Came for dinner on our second night in Quebec City and one of our favorite meals. Be careful on weekdays!! They close very early (like 8:00-8:30 pm) so make sure to get a reservation or walk in early. The vibe is really nice and cozy like an old lively pub. The food does right by the French bistro name. The French onion soup was decadent without being overly saucy. The escargot blended perfectly with the cheese without being clumpy or oily. The beef cheek falls apart on the fork. Absolutely delicious and make sure you stop by if you get a chance. read more

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Being older, we chose to share our meal. We ordered onion soup, a cod dish, and an apple tatin. All were excellent! Our server made sharing seem very normal. Two spoons for the soup, an extra plate for the entree, and two plates, with additional knives and forks for rhe tatin. We arrived at dinner time on a Thursday without reservations and were seated inside immediately. Since rain was in the forecast, eating inside was preferable. The doorman at our hotel made this restaurant recommendation and it was a good one! read more

I did not dine here but walked in as it was directly opposite my hotel. Many reviews said you may need reservations but it Sunday and raining all evening and damp out. We walked in and was asked if we had reservations and we said no. The only visible hostess said the open tables already had reservations and would be arriving soon. The bar area also had two open seats. She never offered to call if anything opened. We walked back to the hotel to search for places. For 15 mins we looked for dinner places, while observing the traffic flow at the restaurant. We got there at 7pm and the place closes at 8:30pm. We went next door and walking back after to the hotel looked in to see if it was packed. Still empty tables! Don't care how good the food might be the first impression was terrible. read more

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When we arrived there was a loud speaker playing right outside the restaurant playing loud Spanish music. I don't think it was connected to the restaurant but it was quite loud and disturbing, and the staff were unable to do anything about it. I attempted to speak to the staff in French, asking if there was a table for 2 available on the inside. A waiter went and left to check but never returned. A few minutes later a waitress came out and yelled at us in plain English saying "no more reservations today!" We were not upset about the lack of reservations, but how the waitress communicated to us so rudely. It was an incredibly rude interaction, and could have been communicated much more politely and in French. Needless to say, I will not attempt to come to this establishment again. The staff is unwilling to speak French and show zero politeness or any ounce of tact or friendliness. I can't speak for the food unfortunately. We ended up going to a nearby restaurant called Chez Temporel. The staff were friendly and spoke to us in French most of the time. read more

So happy they squeezed me in at the bar. They took such nice care of me, recommending a delicious French stew perfect for the cold rainy night of my late arrival. Of course I had the escargot and some wonderful local beer. The place is very warm & cozy with different seating areas and well decorated with art and notes from appreciative customers. Oh, then a light dessert wine, and some sorbet with some more booze. Fortunately my hotel wasn't far, and I toddled off to sleep. Merci! read more

What a lovely place! We happened upon it mid afternoon and famished. The meals were spectacular (fish stew and cassoulet) were just right. The ambience was delightful and service excellent. Highly recommend! read more

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Very friendly staff! Bit over-worked. Food: Comme ci, comme-ca. Fair to good, but didn't live up to the reviews. Pleasant cafe. Wish we'd gone to Louise Taverne for patio or splurged on Chez Muffy for dinner as we were only in town for one night. read more

We tried the French onion soup, escargots au gratin, seafood stew, and beef cheeks. All the dishes were excellently prepared. Our waitress Megane was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the Christmas decorations which provided a nice holiday spirit. read more

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My family drives up to Quebec every year for Labor Day, and Bistro St. Malo is our favorite restaurant. We make sure to come here at least once. The fare is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. There are certainly other restaurants that do more experimental or fancy dishes for a lot more money, but all but one were not even close to being as enjoyable at Bistro St. Malo. The restaurant itself is small, but it's in a great location in Basse Ville between lots of other shops and restaurants. The chef is wonderful and attentive (and a genius), and he always comes out to say hi and check to see if the food is good. Spoiler: the food is always amazing! Due to COVID, we sat outside, and it was still still a great experience. We had foie gras, beef tartar, mussels, and onion soup for appetizer. The foie gras was like tasty butter - super smooth and flavorful. The beef tartar had the right tartness and was fresh. And the mussels! Oh the mussels! We went on a Wednesday with unlimited mussels, and we tried two of the sauces (alfredo and mustard I think). They disappeared super fast, and that's really the best compliment one could give to a chef. For the mains we got duck confit, cassoulet, and a seafood mix (lots of seafood in some delicious sauce). Still have dreams about that duck confit. So balanced between fat and salt, and the duck just dropping off the bone. I could have eaten it with a spoon if I wanted to! I would definitely recommend trying this place! It's popular, so definitely call or stop by the day or two before (or the week before during COVID) to make sure that you have a spot. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Amazing and friendly atmosphere! Owner is incredibly helpful and sets a great tone for the ambience and positive vibe. The raclette is amazing. read more

The ambiance is the best... great lighting, warm fire, very relaxed, while strategic decor. One of our favorite Quebec visits. Came with my spouse & had a decadent meal. This would be my regular dinner spot if I lived here, for the friendly service & classic dishes. A cozy spot that would be welcoming anytime. read more

What can I say... Go go go!! Must try!... you will not be disappointed. The site says completely book... Needless to say. I went at 5pm. When the open... I got in!!!!!! So go there!! My waitress the Sweetest! JENNIFER!!!! Best Service!! Greatest Smile!! read more

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We came back this year and they finally has the Ossu Boccu on the menu! Let me tell you, I tried to come a few years back and it was never back on menu but highly recommended by foodies. I couldn't catch a reservation for this trip, but figured we could give it a try and see if they were taking walk-ins. This place was PACKED and he told us straight up that they weren't taking walk ins. I fully understood and just let them know that it's okay, we'll visit again next time we're in town. He took a look through the reservations and thankfully offered a seat for the 2 of us if we were able to wait. Heck YES I was willing to wait. This is one of my all time favourite spots in Quebec City and it's so hard to get a spot there, especially when you're constantly trying to call from out of town. Last time, we loved our food, but this time, I saw Ossu Boccu on the menu and of course I ordered it. It was the most delicious thing I've ever eaten!!! 100% if you're there and lucky enough to see it on the menu, DO NOT HESITATE TO ORDER IT! Delicious, soft, well seasoned, extremely flavourful and juicy. It's fancy with that real home comfort cooking type of feel. Basically, it fits the bar for anything I like. My boyfriend got the Duck Confit I had tried a few years back and obviously we cleared both our plates. French onion soup was top notch as always and we also wound up trying the tartar here. It was very light and a great way to get the meal going. We're going to plan far ahead next time and make sure we get a reservation. I really hope Ossu Boccu will be on the menu!!!! read more

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Found this place on yelp when in Old Quebec for the day and really wanting some appropriate French food. This did not disappoint. Hubby had the escargot au gratin and the osso bucco - both excellent. And I had the duck confit with frites - so good. The skin was crisp, the meat just right. I could eat the fries all day, and the side salad had a picked vege on it that was just the right tang for my digestion. And the cider was good too! read more

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My husband and I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is to die for, staff and owners are SO lovely. We like it so much, we had our wedding reception dinner at Bostro Saint Malo Super delicious, friendly and cosy atmosphere. read more

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