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    Ciel! Bistro-bar

    4.2 (142 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    chocolate cake
    Doreen T.

    We wanted to check out the amazing view at this revolving restaurant, but definitely get a reservation online beforehand if you want to dine in here. We came after 130p and were told lunch hour is over. However, we can order drinks and desserts which turned out to be just perfect. Luckily we got a great clear day and had a wonderful view of the city. We got to enjoy some cocktails while sharing desserts with our friends. When you get a perfect sunny day, don't forget to wear some face sunscreen since you are on the 28th floor. Absolutely would recommend anyone going to Québec City to visit Ciel even if just for drinks. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful even though it was his last day working at the restaurant.

    Barbara S.

    What an incredible evening! We're here from California. The ambience was wonderful. Our server Louis was better than you could even imagine. We had an allergy in the group and he and the chef made everything to perfection. We so appreciate everything he did for us and how kind everybody was. We made a reservation and we were seated at the correct time. We had a cheese tray, the steak tartare,, the pork chop, And the chicken. The pork chop was probably the moistest chop we've ever had. The steak tartare was so yummy. I couldn't believe it. The chicken was overdone, but not their fault. We had to have it without the sauce. I would recommend this to everyone. Seeing the city at night was lovely.

    Mojito and amaretto sour
    Charmie C.

    If you're in Quebec City, you must try this restaurant. It's on the 24th floor of the Hotel Concorde. You are able to see across the city - and you're literally moving in a circle while you eat so you can see a full 360 view. The ambience is excellent, the food tracks with the cost. The service was impeccable. Appreciated the wait staff's patience with my intermediate French. My dish was the pork with veggies. My goodness, tender, excellent sauce with the chimichurri! The little guy got the sausage and potatoes with variety of green beans and asparagus. He ate most of it. And hubs got the chicken! No leftovers present. Please make a reservation here and put the cherry on top of your visit to Quebec.

    Steak
    Olga H.

    Our final evening in Quebec City we wanted to treat ourselves to a fine dining restaurant. While there is no shortage of fine dining restaurants here, I chose this one because of all the others I looked at, it had meal options from the main menu that I thought my little ones would eat. Unbeknownst to me they have a kids menu and it rocks! For $15 they get a beverage, soup of the day, a main (fish, pasta dish or sausage and potatoes dish), and surprise dessert. We opted for the pasta with bolognese sauce and mackerel for our kids. The soup was cream of mushroom and surprise dessert was a log of ice cream coated in some sort of perhaps white chocolate and topped with chocolate sauce, fresh berries, oreo cookies and oreo cookie crumbles. It was beautifully presented. We did not have a reservation and rolled the dice walking in around 7 because they do take some walk-ins, although you should make a reservation if you can on their website. They squeezed us in for 8:30 and took my number down in case we could come back sooner while we took a stroll in the neighborhood. Great neighborhood, by the way! The host was so nice and said she would do her best to get us a nice table by the window, even though I would have been happy wherever and did not specifically request one. We were very lucky to get a window seat. Since the restaurant is at the top floor of a hotel, the view is spectacular. I also discovered that the room rotates, very slowly, so you get a 360 degree view of the city. Service was top notch. Our waitress was very attentive. We even got to see fireworks outside. The entire meal was delicious, as were the cocktails and dessert. Side note: the cocktails are cheap for us NYC people, and in some instances, cheaper than other non fine dining restaurants we had visited while in town. I highly recommend the wild mushrooms appetizer, halibut main course and the steak. Man, that was a huge steak. Wait time in between courses was rather long, however. Maybe the kitchen needed more time to get the food out or it is normal to sit for 2.5 hours for dinner at this place. We did not mind. So maybe if you are in a rush, let the wait staff know. There is 90 minute free parking up until 10pm available along the park adjacent to the hotel and a huge metered parking lot a few blocks away too. When we return to Quebec City, I will definitely come back here. What an experience.

    City views
    Leslie C.

    Gorgeous views! This restaurant rotates slowly as you eat and you'll rotate 360 degrees by the time you finish eating. Amazing views of the city and Saint Lawrence River. The best sangria I've ever had! So delicious and went down way too smooth. I loved the charcuterie platter too, and our cheese plate. Everything here is very high quality. Excellent and attentive service too. I recommend making a reservation.

    JP P.

    SO and I stopped here on our 2nd night in QC after reading some favorable yelp reviews.  It's on the top floor of a hotel and rotates slowly providing a great vantage point of QC. As the SO was drinking a Spritz Tropical and me a lager, the fried burgot came out.  We never had them before and thought they were tasty and crispy, but it took a bit of effort to chew them up.  It was still good to experience them for the 1st time! The next appetizer, wild mushrooms with venison, soon followed.  The venison was cooked medium rare and was accompanied by very tasty wild mushrooms all atop a puree (we think it was parsnip) along with shreds of beet.  A very enjoyable dish! We also had a salad comprised of tomato, a dollop of lemon confit labneh, diced cucumber and spiced pecans sprinkled on top all resting in a pool of delicious pikliz emulsion.  Very light and refreshing! SO had the halibut, which was perfectly cooked and well balanced with pickled carrots, oyster mushrooms, kale and turnips along with a tasty turmeric sunflower puree.  A great combination of ingredients! I had the piglet loin accompanied by swiss chard, black beans and zucchini atop a delicious creamy corn and salse verde around the edge...a surprising combo that worked well together! We ended the dinner with a tasty blueberry cheesecake and a glass of ice wine.  A nice 2 hours well spent (which is the maximum time allowed). Overall, the service, food and ambience were excellent, but the menu is a bit limited and the flavor profiles tame.  Definitley good for a one-time dinner just for the views or an extra special night out!

    French Toast
    Crystal Ann G.

    I was a little nervous that this restaurant would be more touristy and less quality but I was pleasantly surprised! I also was a little nervous about getting dizzy from the revolving aspect but that didn't bother me at all. It was very cool to see the city from above in 360. We were there for an hour and a half and did a full circle around. Our server was great and the food was very good! One of the folks I was with said their hot chocolate was one of the best they've had! I appreciated their gluten free bread option and my guests really enjoyed their mushroom omelette and French toast! Their appetizer and dessert options for brunch are limited.

    The view of The Frontenac and St Laurence river.
    Debra P.

    Only 4 stars because we didn't get food only had cocktails. The views are awesome!!! Really cool place!!

    Brunch with a view--Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Yuan C.

    Coming here was one of the highlights of my trip in Québec City. It really surpassed my expectations! I had made reservations in advance but had run a little late to my reserved time by 15min due to weekend bus schedules. The staff, however, was accommodating and seated me right away upon my arrival. This was my first time at a rotating restaurant, and I was quite fascinated and loved the concept. Lots of great views of the surrounding area and city during the course of one's meal. To my surprise, the food was also absolutely tasty. The dish I got for a Saturday brunch was the salmon eggs benedict dish and a fruit dish (included) and a couple of lattes. I wanted to come in with low expectations because I feel like sometimes the food isn't as high quality for restaurants that seem too good to be true, but it was the exact opposite here. Food was 10/10 delicious and filling. The staff as well was very kind and attentive, but not overbearing. Absolutely would recommend any going to Québec City to come here (hopefully on a clear day)! I would love to visit again at some point and would absolutely take friends here to impress too!

    Ciel! Quebec City
    Bella J.

    Best view, service and decent food. 1. Reservation: a must. You cannot be seated without one and most people reserve 1 month in advance for window seats. 2. The view: amazing. Absolutely THE BEST VIEW of Quebec City. It's rotating, so from your seat you can get 360 view of the entire city. Best to come 2 hour before the sunset. When it gets dark, you can enjoy the view with your eyes if lucky enough to be seated by the window, no picture will look good when the lights are on aka dark outside. 3. Service: great. 5 stars 4. Food: good but not the best. 3 stars Unfortunately, like all similar establishments, their food is good, but not the best. I did like their bread comes hot. venison tartare: meh cheese platter: sad fish of the day: just okay dessert: not good, didn't even eat it 5. Drinks: 4 stars Mixed drinks were good, just not very good. It truly could've been better All in all, especially if you are a tourist, despite not the best food, this place is still the best and a must try.

    Vanilla and Haskap Cheesecake
    Austin H.

    I'm a simple guy. If I see a revolving restaurant, I go. No questions asked. Most of the time, the views themself make the trip worth it, but every now and then the food takes center stage. Ciel! is the rare hybrid. The best of both worlds. I was able to sneak a last minute reservation at 6:30 despite it being a holiday. Seems like it was meant to be. Little did I know I was about to embark on an unforgettable journey. My family and I began our voyage with the Beef Tataki, Pork Flank, and Leek and Mushroom Cream Soup. The Beef Tataki was extremely flavorful, with a mix of sour(?) + umami sauces along with perfectly seasoned beef pieces. My only complaint would be that I wanted more. Leek + Mushroom Cream Soup was fairly standard but definitely highlighted the both the leek and mushrooms without masking their individual flavors. Pork Flank is an absolute steal and must get. Not only do you get a perfectly juicy, seared pork belly but also escargot that mesh well with the sauce provided. For the entrees, we got the Alaskan Halibut and Chicken Supreme. Chicken Supreme: THE standard I expect now for any chicken. They have somehow managed to get a crust that is slightly charred without sacrificing any moisture, leading to juicy bites of chicken goodness. Those juices coupled with the bbq sauce. You just have to try it to get what I mean. Alaskan Halibut: nothing extremely special but definitely one of the best halibuts I've ever had. For dessert, we got a latte, crème brûlée, as well as a choco-caramel finger. The crème brûlée was to die for (although in a little biased because it is my favorite dessert haha). Great sugar crust that unveils a creamy, rich crème that coats your mouth in sugary goodness. The choco-caramel finger was a hybrid brownie cake. The mouse paired with a densely packed brownie crust is the perfect way to end a meal! Service was impeccable and our waiter was extremely accommodating. The views here are unparalleled and the place is a good escape from the hustle and bustle from below. Ciel! Is a must go if you come to Quebec City and will be a spot I will cherish from a trip here!

    Fish of the day
    Kelley H.

    Highly recommend this place if you're visiting Quebec City for the first time - great service, tasty food, and amazing view of the city. My friend and I came here for dinner as a spur of the moment after being recommended it by our Airbnb host and luckily were able to walk in without a reservation. We ordered the tagliatelle appetizer, fish of the day (walleye), and butcher's choice (smoked brisket). I def think you can't go wrong with any of the menu items, our food was fresh and delicious, and we completed our meal with a creme brûlée. Ambiance was perfect, def somewhere you can sit and enjoy some wine after the meal as well while watching the view. Overall very reasonably priced meal that was well worth the price - we had 2 drinks, an appetizer, 2 entrees, and a dessert and our bill came back ~$75 each. We had the best time!

    KARINEH M.

    Great view amazing service and delicious food. You have the whole city view. The restaurant make a 360 turn in 1 and half hour. The service is great with friendly crew. The food is real French fish. We tried the eggplant and chicken fish which was amazing .

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    Beautiful view!! Most horrible food my friend and I have experienced in all our travels. Overpriced and horrible. Stay away.

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    Ciel! Bistro-bar Reviews in Other Languages

    Le Lapin Sauté - Poutine with pulled rabbit

    Le Lapin Sauté

    4.3(793 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$$

    Visiting Quebec City. We found Le Lapin on Yelp!…read more We ordered the to-share plate. Wow! The plate was filled with delicious goodness including duck, rabbit, hummus, vegetables etc... I also had a great Seatea Kombucha made from Nordic sea buckhorn. Great lunch experience. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

    Make reservations. It's quite intimate inside and fills up quick. Staff speak both French and…read moreEnglish and knew to give us menus in English. Absolutely adorable restaurant outside and inside. You feel like you're in a rabbit burrow. The decor is carefully thought out and charming. The pulled rabbit poutine was great with a mustard sauce instead of the brown gravy you usually get with poutine. The small appetizer poutine was already the perfect size to share along with our smoked duck winter salad and onion soup. Onion soup was made with ale and was covered in cheese. The only thing was that I wished the soup had more broth than cheese. But the onions were tender and cooked down thoroughly. The cheese pull you get is foot long! The broth had a depth of flavor that is not replicated elsewhere. I had the honey pie years ago and remembered that it was sweet, but very good. We didn't have room for dessert, but the maple amaretto creme brulee sounded amazing. All in all, a great meal everytime.

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    Le Lapin Sauté - Cozy dining room

    Cozy dining room

    Le Lapin Sauté - I forget the name, a raspberry and mascarpone treat!

    I forget the name, a raspberry and mascarpone treat!

    Le Lapin Sauté - Beautifully decorated outside

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    Beautifully decorated outside

    La Bûche - Casserole with spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, sausage, pork, cheese curds, and eggs along with toast

    La Bûche

    4.2(916 reviews)
    1.0 km
    $$

    What' a fun and unique eating experience in the heart of Old Quebec City. Th decor and ambience was…read moretrue Quebec and that's it charm. The service was both English and French and they offered to take our parkas away. That's a nice considering how bulky these jackets are in the winter. While the food was a little slow I thoroughly enjoyed sampling some traditional Quebec flavours. It reminded me of my childhood. Be warned though.... This is a super popular place. If you don't have a reservation plan on waiting at least 20 minutes.

    Step into Canadiana! This spot is perfect for a big group brunch, Quebec style! The minute you walk…read morein your see Bonhomme and a bunch of plaid. I booked resos for six of us here on vacation as I heard this spot fills up quickly. We sat at one of their picnic benches in the center room. The decor is awesome, it's filled with ski hill imagery, toboggans, sugar shack stuff, and animals you'd catch in a Canadian forest. I ordered the breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast and hashbrowns with a side yogurt. The breakfasts are HUGE so you can easily share with someone else if you're not in the mood to eat a full one yourself. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the toast buttered and fluffy, the hashbrowns were cooked well and seasoned well which is such a bonus as I find sometimes hashbrowns are lacking a lot. The side yogurt was surprisingly the highlight for me! It came with maple syrup, fruit and granola. I absolutely devoured it! The service was great here too, and they came by with drip coffee top up! They know their audience. I would 100% go back here!

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    La Bûche - Inside of restaurant

    Inside of restaurant

    La Bûche
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    Cider

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - Sweetbreads - a must get

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup

    4.6(218 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$$

    It was truly one of the most special dining experiences we've ever had…read more From the very beginning, everything felt intentional and warm. We started with Limbo Yuzu and lime Montellier, light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Sharing the riz d'agneau set the tone for the evening. It was rich, comforting, and absolutely unforgettable. For the mains, my fiancé chose the conkie filet de bœuf, and I had the fruits de mer. Both dishes were exquisite. The filet was tender and deeply flavorful, while the seafood plate felt elegant, fresh, and beautifully composed. Every bite told was perfect. Dessert was the perfect finale. The brownie with chantilly was indulgent and satisfying, and the crème brûlée was silky, delicate, and flawlessly caramelized. Truly, every single bite was amazing. What made the experience even more meaningful was the staff. They were incredibly attentive, kind, and genuinely passionate, taking the time to explain the menu thoughtfully in both French and English. We felt welcomed, cared for, and completely present in the moment. This wasn't just a meal; it was an experience. Pure chef's kiss. We will remember this evening for a very long time and cannot recommend this place enough to anyone visiting Québec City.

    Brilliance cooked on two home ranges. The service was funny yet incisive, the atmosphere is…read morecompletely relaxed, and the food... oh dear Lord, the food. The sweetbreads are a must, the duck was absolutely genius, and the seafood main was off the charts good. I don't know if there are any better restaurants in Quebec City, but I guarantee you no one was having more fun than we were. This is exactly the kind of fine dining that makes me come back again and again. Great atmosphere, playful attitudes, and genius on plates. My better half and I seriously discussed whether or not we should retire to Quebec City just do that we can enjoy this brilliance more often. WOW.

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    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - How do they of all of that in THIS space???

    How do they of all of that in THIS space???

    L'Affaire Est Ketchup - Shrimp and focaccia appetizer was unreal

    Shrimp and focaccia appetizer was unreal

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    Le Billig - Salad with grilled veggie crepe (La Provence)

    Le Billig

    4.4(670 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    We visited Le Billig from Los Angeles with a reservation at 6 PM on a Sunday evening. The…read morerestaurant wasn't busy, and we were seated immediately. It's conveniently located near Old Town's main attractions, as well as other food spots and shops. The ambiance inside is lovely, and the staff was welcoming and friendly throughout our visit. We ordered the French onion soup and a classic crêpe with egg, ham, cheese, and seasonal vegetables. The French onion soup was absolutely outstanding--easily one of the best I've ever had. The crêpe was equally delicious and far better than what we typically find back home. The only options for the egg were scrambled or over-easy, which felt a bit limited. Also worth noting: no Coke Zero, but Diet Coke is available. Overall, this spot is a must-visit if you're craving authentic crêpes and exceptional French onion soup.

    They are truly inventive with the different crepes…read more Savory and/or sweet, they will have what you're interested in. The meal was mostly a hit with the shredded duck savory crepes a big hit. The French Onion soup was also very delicious! I did debate whether to try the dessert versions but ultimately stuck with the savory. The only miss was the La Cannoise, with ricotta, spinach, olives, tomato sauce, egg and pesto which was not a hit. Just a weird combination of flavors that I guess I don't find mesh well, this dish was mostly left behind. Service was really friendly and helpful.

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    Le Billig - 9/24/24

    9/24/24

    Le Billig - Crepes with egg cheese and prosciutto

    Crepes with egg cheese and prosciutto

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    Le Hobbit - Potato side

    Le Hobbit

    4.1(489 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $$

    I went here with my sweetheart the other night on the recommendation of a friend and the Michelin…read moreguide. We were disappointed truthfully. The service was lovely. We cannot complain about that. Our server was friendly and very charming. The meal was beautifully paced. The restaurant itself is very noisy. The food itself was disappointing. On the recommendation of our server we started with the carrot doughnut. The doughnut itself was lost under a mountain of ricotta. I would not have known that it was carrot, except that she had told us. We ordered two other starters : I ordered the foie gras pate and my boyfriend ordered the fried oysters. The pate was served on a small layer of sunflower butter, which was unnecessary. The pate itself was surprisingly flavorless. Homemade bread and blueberry jam served alongside was quite good. The fried oysters were completely drowned in buffalo sauce, another green sauce and "blue cheese foam". I would not have even known they were oysters. They were served underneath some cucumbers and peppers and lettuce. For our main course, we shared the blood pudding, which, despite the crazy number of ingredients actually was delicious. It was the best thing we ate. It was served with homemade bacon, a roasted artichoke heart, and some mussels croquettes. Seriously a lot going on. For dessert we ordered the spiced orchard dacquoise. Another complex, and I thought overly complicated dish, that my boyfriend felt worked well. It was presented nicely, and I remembered to get a picture of it. All in all, it seemed like there's just way too much going on in each dish and no particular flavor stands out. Two of the dishes, the fried oysters and the carrot doughnut were just sloppy and smothered. The boudin and the dessert were both beautifully plated, and the flavors worked better as well. The foie gras appetizer was unfortunately bland, and the main ingredient did not shine. Maybe it was an off night? Maybe we didn't order the best things? Evidently, they're doing something right because they've been going for 50 years, but we just didn't see that.

    Le Hobbit, a well regarded restaurant on the Michelin Guide known for their LOTR inspired menu…read moreitems was a great experience. They really know how to celebrate food and have put great thought into their food combinations, elevating good quality ingredients into a fine dining experience. Le Hobbit is a cozy spot with a corner view of the city's dining/shopping street with great 2 seater tables to enjoy the private ambiance as well as some longer tables for groups of 4, 6, 8 to gather. Reservations is highly recommended/required. The atmosphere is very cozy with wood themes and very private. We had: - house lemonade - the foie gras seed butter and blueberry jam app; this is served on a broiche with a large amount of foie gras and homemade roasted sunflower seed butter; this was a very flavorful and filling starter for two - Poulet de Cornouailles - cornish roasted hen (the whole bird, small); was very delicate, served on mashed turnips, topped with an artistic grilled turnip and other veggies to cover the protein, it was a great experience to taste each component of the dish and have it come together well - veal flank steak with sauce on carrot puree and bitter vegetables - dessert (which changes frequently) was an artistic experience, a spiced cake with sauce, a uniquely (not my favorite) ice cream with candied bitter citrus peel served on top of toasted granola/sweetened biscuits The serving staff was super knowledgeable and presented each course and dish when served with further explanations on the ingredients, process, as well as how to best experience the dish. Most of the staff are also LOTR fans, so there is a nice opportunity to geek out together and see the inspiration for some of the dishes. Very much recommended for a nice evening out in Quebec City.

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    Le Hobbit - Cute place

    Cute place

    Le Hobbit - Squash donuts - skip

    Squash donuts - skip

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    Dining room

    Le Clan

    Le Clan

    4.7(52 reviews)
    1.0 km

    It's on the expensive side but try go there for lunch. For $39 Canadian dollars you get to have…read moresoup/ salad, an appetizer, and an entree. With additional $5, you get to have dessert. Strongly recommend the charcuterie board and the asparagus risotto. The halibut tail was fresh. The service was great. We had no reservations and got there around 1:40, they accommodated us. But be aware the kitchen closes at 2, you will need to order fast. The restaurant was cute.

    We went for lunch with a reservation After being seated it…read moretook around 10 mins to just be attended and get menus and water. The service is beyond slow here. They seem pretty decent or small sized with a sizeable staff and a really small menu but service and delivery lacks. Lunch menu has two options - prix fixe for $52 which seems overpriced and lackluster and a tapas (more ne pas) menu with $5 plates. We had vegetarian and pescatarian restrictions and could only order some items - we got their foccacia (which is a tiny bread slice with some tomatoes), vegetable(S) of the day and they said it'll have a bunch of veggies but we got 5 slices of beet, smoked fish vol-au-vent which is ridiculously small and not hot and is listed as a hot plate, a soup of the day that never arrived and upon asking several times the server told us he said soon and could ask the time because he doesn't know?!, an almost thumb sized bite of cake which also took forever to arrive Drinks are fine i guess, the bar staff is a bit better at explaining and timeliness. Overall, not a good experience.

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    Le Clan - Wall art

    Wall art

    Le Clan - Charcaturie board

    Charcaturie board

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    Omble chevalier

    Le Saint-Amour - Back: Lobster Bisque (5/5) Front: Foie Gras experience (5/5, purely for that bruleed foie gras)

    Le Saint-Amour

    4.6(216 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$$$

    First off the very good parts of this place of which there are many. On a random cold Saturday in…read morelate March we were able to get in with only about a half hour notice. We were underdressed, but the host basically was like "the dress code is only for the waitstaff, you are fine." So the place is definitely welcoming and had a nice vibe. Most of the tables spoke French but there was one other larger group also composed of English speakers. Waitstaff was fully bilingual though the vibe of the place is more Francophone than Quebec tourist. The food is cooked technically very well, though the portions are small, particularly our scallop appetizer which was maybe 2 scallops. The food was very good, but for the price it wasn't amazing, amazing. My wife said her trout for example was a bith mushy. I had the beef and it was very good. I'd happily it that and the scallop dish (maybe I'd order two, lol) again. Cocktails were also very good. Then there was the pre-dinner mackrel rolled in seaweed. Totally fine but an odd choice to give to all the diners. Also, the bread was only so-so (I got a better loaf tonight at Farm Boy) and the pepper butter and fois-gras butter were sort of tasteless. Again this is a solid restaurant and despite being 'fancy' had a very unpretentious vibe about it, which I appreciated. But the price feels a bit high, and the service was quite slow. So for me, it is a 4, but except for a restaurant I ate with friends in Montreal in 2018 (the name of which I am forgetting) and a really excellent spot on Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the it is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at in Quebec.

    Le Saint-Armour is the epitome of an old-money established restaurant. They have their tasting menu…read more($150pp in July 2025) and a curated A la carte menu (appies ranging $29-39 and mains $56-72). Don't forget to save room for their desserts though because they were so thoughtful and artistically crafted!! Walking in, you go through a modern dining room and foyer. Then you enter their glass ceiling green house room where it's an eclectic but classy collection of plants, art, and decor. Their WINE MENU was an insane list & came as a book that was 50+ pages long!! Along with a bottle of wine, lovely complimentary bread & butter & amuse bouche....here's what we ordered: THE FOIE GRAS EXPERIENCE (5/5) - so fun getting to mix and match all 5 forms of foie gras. The most mind blowing one HAS to be the brûléed/caramelized foie gras in the little dish. Smokey, rich and savoury! LOBSTER BISQUE (5/5) - love the large chunk of fresh lobster. I enjoyed that it's not mashed up with everything and I get to enjoy the textures and flavour pairing. Jean-Luc Boulay Signature dish: Squab from Turlo's farm (5/5) - so many things to rave about with the dish. You simply MUST try this, truly a signature dish. EVERYTHING was amazing, and that stuffed mushroom took it to the next level for me. RACK OF LAMB (5/5) - beautiful cut of lamb (not fatty like how most other restaurants are). It's also presented/deconstructed so nicely for ease of eating! The Cannelé (5/5) - DREAMY dessert. It took me by surprise with the caramelized crispy cross-sectioned Cannelé sandwiched with rum mousse and ice cream. The Imperial (4/5) - great praline dessert

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