La Pizzaio

We stopped by without a reservation and were initially told by an older male staff member that we…read moreneeded one. As we were about to leave, he suddenly stopped us and said we could take a table after all. Even though there were plenty of empty tables, he seated us in a corner right by the emergency exit we were literally facing the exit the entire time while eating. What made it more confusing was that most of the other tables stayed empty the whole time we were there. The whole experience just felt off and a bit uncomfortable. I'm not sure why we were first told we couldn't be seated, only to be placed in such an awkward spot when there were clearly better options available. The other staff members we interacted with were friendly, but this initial interaction and seating decision were disappointing. I hope they can be more consistent with how they treat guests. 엵이 갉짉 맑셀엵 읹죵챠볅 핢. 비상구 볽멹섨 밟멁욺 갥굯섟잙릾 안낽핢.

Family dinner! The food was amazing, we were all happy with our different pastas, the service was…read moresuper special and the ambiance was great!

Tomato sauce

Profiteroles

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Bello Ristorante

4.2(252 reviews)

0.7 km

Wanted to find an Italian restaurant that served pizza and Bello Ristorante was down the street…read more We did not have reservations and even through we were there really early, we almost didn't get seated. The place was busy. We ordered and had drinks. There was a nice flow to the restaurant. It wasn't what I expected, I was thinking of a neighborhood pizza place. This was an elegant Italian restaurant with a really nice menu so we decided to forgo the pizza and order dishes to try. They offer half portions on many dishes which was a really nice option as well. I had the Pesto pasta and it was delightful. My husband had the lasagna and our friends also had pasta and the French Onion soup. Along with our meal we had the Calamari and I enjoyed a Paloma. All gave their meals 2 thumbs up.

A great restaurant and one of the busier ones in Old Quebec City. I highly recommend reservations…read more The food is phenomenal as is the service. I highly recommend the Fried Parmiginao amd the pastas. The Tagliatelle was especially good with a savory sweet component.

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Outside

Sapristi

3.9(279 reviews)

0.4 km

Enjoyed the vibe. Clearly popular with the after-work crowd. Friendly service. Nice bevy selection…read more Fantastic pasta dishes.

Great pasta, great atmosphere. It is a great place to have lunch or dinner and just to have a drink…read moreor two

Awesome bar!

Buffalo flatbread

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Wine from Italy

Le Pape Georges

4.4(121 reviews)

0.8 km

After taking the funicular down from the upper city, we wandered the old town and found Le Pape…read moreGeorges. It was on my list to try and we discovered it on umbrella alley. We were seated on the patio and our very sweet server was right out to take our drink order. Since we are eating Poutine all over Canada in search of our favorite. We so enjoyed sitting on the patio, it was a beautiful day, we were people watching and enjoying the umbrellas place up the alley. Our poutine was delivered to the table and I can honestly say it was our favorite. The fries were crunch and creamy on the inside. The gravy was rich and had a deep flavor and the cheese curds had lightly melted. Every bite was perfect. The eatery and bar are tucked into a stone house that dates back to 1668, if only the walls could talk. The bar and restaurant feature local Quebec cuisine and is a gem. The service was excellent as was the atmosphere.

We wandered around old Quebec City and felt lucky to find Le Pape George's on umbrella alley- which…read moreright now has hockey sticks. We had 9 people and they sat 5 at a table and 4 at the bar and we were completely fine with the arrangement. It is quaint and small and we could see our family and even shared some food since we Were close enough. The cheese fondue is not to be missed . It was absolutely the perfect start to our meal. Then we shared an original poutine and it also was delicious- best I had on our trip thus far! I ordered mussels for my meal and a steaming pot arrived and they were yummy. Ambiance and service were great. They accommodated our awful French attempts. Drinks were large. Honestly, I feel lucky to have dined here. Everything was wonderful!

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The restaurant front.

Sapristi

4.1(173 reviews)

0.8 km

Loved their decor! Kid menus were available with good sized personal pizza. My feta olive pasta was…read morebit on the salty side, but I should've known better for feta and olives. My husband's salad was soggy as it was drenched with dressing. Other than that that, we were happy to have overall delicious food in our stomachs after a cold day!

We had walked in during the winter carnival looking for a place to eat. We had gotten dinner at the…read morebar and experienced great service! The food was great, the pasta was fresh, and full of flavor. If you go you must try the appetizers as well! The proportions were great size and left full and happy! Definitely recommend

Inside dining

Fig & chorizo pizza

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Carbonara

Matto

4.3(144 reviews)

0.7 km

A great experience all around! We all loved our food here and felt so welcome! Our server was…read moreexcellent! He was happy, upbeat and had a lighthearted demeanor. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered an app for my entree, the bruschetta. It came loaded with seasoned tomato pieces. Hubby ordered the pasta with clams in a spicy sauce. There was a misunderstanding with his meal. When hubby asked questions about the carbonara, our server thought he ordered the carbonara when he actually decided on the pasta with clams. When the wrong meal was brought over, our server escalated to his manager who then offered to exchange his meal. They kept apologizing for the mixup but honestly, they already handled it well by replacing it without issues. The pasta dish was so good! I scooped the extra sauce with my crostini and really enjoyed it. The clams were meaty and fresh too. Daughter ordered the pasta with meat sauce- also very good. This small restaurant has tables pretty close together and is part of a hotel. If anything needs to be improved, it's the ventilation. Afterwards, our clothes had heavy food scents!

Delish! The service was so so but in fairness it was a busy Friday night- I highly recommend…read morereservations. We had a mishap where they topped off our sparkling water with tap, and it took a really long time to get our replacement sparkling water. We got the burrata and Caesar salad to start. Caesar salad was perfect! I got the carbonara as my meal, light on the bacon and it was yummy! My mom got the seafood linguini and enjoyed and a friend got the stuffed mannacoti and also enjoyed! Everyone was full as portions were nice!

Mamas meat balls and spaghetti with meat sauce

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Beautiful summer eve

Portofino

4.0(196 reviews)

0.3 km

It was decent…read more Tonight (Monday) was our first of 5 nights in Quebec City ahead of a cruise to Boston. We decided to try Portofino. We made an online reservation for 7:30 pm. We arrived on time and waited maybe 5 minutes before being seated. All the outdoor tables were full so the two of us sat at a low 4-top inside not far from the kitchen. Water was brought right away. Our server then took our drink, appetizer and entree orders. We each had a pint of Stella beer on draft and we shared an order of their Focaccia bread, served with butter and a dish of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The beer was cold and because it was draft, not from a green bottle, no skunk smell or taste :) The Focaccia bread isn't what we make in the States, but it was find. More of a soft, yet dense bread, topped with herbs. For $3 CAN, it was a deal. Later on, the Casesar salad was brought out. It was a generous portion and was plenty for the two of us to split. The dressing was tasty as was the shaved Parmesan cheese and the house made croutons. Later, our Cannelloni entree came. It was in an oval dish that had been baked. The full order came with 2 Cannellonis. Here again, plenty for two people to share. It was stuffed with a meat and cheese mixture. We were too full to be tempted by their dessert menu. Our friends arrive from the US in a couple of days, so we've made another reservation here at Portofino for the four of us. The only downside to Portofino was that it is popular and busy, so it was a bit loud inside.

Being that it was my first time coming here, I'd have to say that it wasn't too bad…read more However, I found that we were seated in a very tight space next to the kitchen. So we kept getting bumped by the servers. The waitresses were very nice however they were a little sloppy when pouring water into our classes, there were many times that I had to clean the table with a napkin because water got all over the table, so that was wasted napkins... The food wasn't too bad, I'm not gonna lie. I have to say, I've had a bit better. The desserts were amazing though. The bathrooms weren't as cleanly, I mean, the floors could've used a bit of a cleaning and as a germaphobe, it didn't sit well with me. Overall, would I come here again? I'm not too sure because I live far away lol but it was decent enough.

View of the entrance

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Battuto

4.3(16 reviews)

1.5 km

I really enjoy food, and eat out regularly. I have had many amazing meals over the years. This is…read moreto provide some context for what I am about to say. This was the best. Meal. Of. My. Life. Truly unbelievable. It is very difficult to get a reservation here. They seat only 22 people total. Two seatings per evening. We had to try every day for a few weeks and finally managed to grab two seats at the counter for the 8:45 seating on Saturday night. As it turned out we were seated exactly opposite the chef and his stove/oven. Every course was perfectly cooked. The wine was a perfect pairing, and we spent the entire evening speaking with the chef as he worked. Have never had a better meal. If you can get a table, do it. It will change your life.

One of the best meals we've had in years. Every dish was interesting, beautifully presented, and…read moreabsolutely delicious. The space is small, and we snagged a reservation right when they opened up a few weeks in advance, knowing this was a must-try spot for our trip to QC. So glad we did. The stand out dishes for us were the tortellini, the char appetizer, the anchovy snack, and the crab lettuce app. Everything was very fairly priced, and the couple of different wines we tried were excellent. The service was a bit frazzled, but they were pleasant and knew the menu intimately. We plan to try to get into their sister restaurant, Melba, today!

Scallop appetizer

Grapefruit cocktail to start

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Deliciousness

Il Teatro

3.9(69 reviews)

0.4 km

We came here with a very large group, I'm talking 30 people. Everyone was very hospitable and…read moreprovided excellent service given the large group. Unfortunately, many of the dishes, lacked flavor or were just poorly executed. My chicken Parm wasn't crispy, almost as if the oil wasn't hot enough prior to frying it. I think the pizza in general is a skip. The lamb chop was cooked well but underseasoned. However, the beef carpaccio, as well as the burrata salad were both excellent. I would like to give this restaurant another shot when I'm back in Quebec, there's definitely potential with some minor tweaks.

Delicious Italian dining located in Le Capitole. After a long busy day, we opted to stay inside our…read morehotel instead of venturing out in the cold inclement weather. And a great choice it was! Our friendly attentive waitress first served us a small bowl of tasty olives followed by the best caesar salad, soup, pizza, lamb ragu over cappelletti. Generous portions. Highly recommend for relaxing comfort food. Valet parking or nearby parking garage.