There is a great sense of pride in Canada around heritage. Chef Elliot Beaudoin takes that pride and translates it into a tasting menu focused on highlighting authentic Canadian ingredients of the native people and things that grow in Canada. It is an entertaining adventure for the senses, but also an incredibly delicious one. There are several dishes that are truly standout features of Legende. Raw scallops with vinaigrette with Stimpson's surf clams and Labrador tea-infused broth, served with dried shrimp oil and Labrador tea sea salt. Maple-wood-smoked trout with morel and charcoal sauce, morel vinaigrette, tempura crumble, and house-made sourdough bread. Fresh egg-yolk pasta with pork potato filling, hazelnut sauce, spinach, hazelnut oil and topped with Alfred le Fermier cheese. That's just to name a few. The team working Legende is wonderful and has clearly been the result of very focused effort to build a group who are masters of the service industry. Pairing the tasting menu with some Canadian natural wines has also been a fun adventure to keep things local, allowing exploration into cold weather varietals and some excellent producers featured on Legende's wine list. read more

Food was amazing, probably the most sophisticated meal with complex flavors that we have ever had. Service was likewise very professional. The atmosphere was bright and well designed. Even the visit to the restroom was a unique experience. read more

Most definitely the best meal we had all week in Quebec City. My wife and I went all in with the degustation menu and added some oysters to begin the adventure. We were able to methodically eat our way through the courses without pressure of plates being taken away to hurry us along. That seems to be the case in many fine dining establishments these days, but not here. I won't do into great detail regarding the food. It was all very thoughtful and beautiful in presentation and taste. The mussels en escabeche and mussels and saffron broth dish, as well as the confit leeks with fermented potatoes, were my favorites. Drinks, food, service, atmosphere....everything was perfect. read more

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Great food, great experience! Max took care of us from the minute we walked in. Clean local flavors. New tastes that I wasn't even aware of (which is a good reason to go, if you're on vacation). Tasting menu was really really good. Wifey J said the wines were really well selected for the menu. Will do again if I find myself in Quebec City again. read more

Outstanding experience Nice ambiance, fairly small. Reservations a must. Your party can choose a la carte or the tasting menu, which was around 110 $ per person Canadian. They were very accommodating, allowing the adults add our table to select the tasting menu and letting our child do a La carte. All of the food is seasonal available in Québec or Canada. For example, the chocolate is a chocolate substitute as it is not grown in Canada. We had a FABULOUS 6 course experience of scallops, deer heart (yes), bison, 3 bread types with unique selection of 3 condiments, and an open macaroon. At the table is a cylinder with 6 compartments. Each one has a hint at the next course, such as corn, spice, dried rose. If I lived near I would definitely come back every season to enjoy the rotating menu. Ps watermelon martini was Fabulous- not to sweet. read more

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Our best meal in Quebec City by far...casual yet nice and just a beautiful restaurant inside. Amazing staff who actually make you feel like they want you there and quick and attentive. The food is what makes this place one of the best in the city. We chose the bar to sit at when we made reservations as there were just two of us. The whole place had really great seating though. The bar was where it was happening though! You watched them pour and create drinks. Observe them cleaning each wine glass by hand. Just a treat to watch all this going on while you indulge in amazing food. We both had wine with this meal. I had a nice red did never had before but went in the bartenders recommendation and my friend had a Rosè. Both excellent . They have a great wine list and cocktail menu. They come round with nice warm moist napkins to start off your experience to wash your hands with. Then they served us a little pre dinner snack of crackers and a house made hummus type dip. Which was delicious. Loved the crackers. Dip was kinda peppery. Our first dish was the Crevette.. essentially a scallop ceviche. With a twist of course! The scallops melted in your mouth and the sauce was just so much robust flavor without being overwhelming. Amazing unique dish. We also had a side of their amazing focaccia, unlike anyone you've had before I guarantee you ! Light, fluffy, spongy and just not your typical bread. Served with a wonderful butter that was part salty and part sweet. Again wow. Next we had the vegetarian ricotta and basil house made pasta. The Cavatelli. In a wild mushroom sauce again so rich in flavor. Sage crumble on top which you could definitely taste. Another outstanding dish. Our next one was the Aubergine. This just looked so different. Smoked eggplant, roasted red pepper sauce, crushed hazelnuts and a black garlic emulsion. Wow! This was decadent to the last bite. Our final course of dessert! The apple and spices or as they call it Pomme & Epice . A fall dessert with an apple calfoutis cake and apple butter and apple sorbet. Which all sounds like a lot of apple but totally works . Nothing overwhelming or too sweet. This was the perfect end to a fantastic dinner. The coffee I had was also just served perfectly and nice and strong and great with the apple cake. Legende is one not to miss here in QC. They have tasting menus too if you just want to be surprised. I loved every dish we ordered and shared . The service is stellar and you kinda feel like your leaving a friends house when you leave. We were here a solid 3 hours ! read more

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We had dinner last night for two and woke up this morning still marveling at the experience we had. My wife is a foodie, but I am an eatie. We found common ground here. Each course was complex, subtle, nuanced and multilayered. This chef is an artist. In addition to the seven courses we had the oysters, and those too had an artful and complex flavor profile(I recommend slurp them rather than use the dainty fork to get all the flavor). In case you're worried this is small bites and you'll be hungry afterward fear not! We missed lunch walking around the German Markets and came with an appetite. We left quite full. We opted for the prestige wine pairing, at $150 extra pp, and it did not disappoint. In addition to the food, my favorite highlight of the evening was the sommelier, Caroline Beaulieu. In addition to her exquisite pairings, she took the time to discuss, explain, and converse with us. Helping us navigate the dinner and reasoning for the pairing. Lastly, every staff member at our table was knowledgeable and informative about the ingredients and the sourcing. read more

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This was our favorite restaurant during our visit in Quebec City. Up there as one of our all time faves. We enjoyed it so much, we kept adding more items to our order because we wanted to taste their creations. Each one was better than the last. Their dishes are very creative and use only local, in season ingredients, so the menu will likely change often. I'm not even sure I can say which menu item was my favorite, as we enjoyed them all so much. The cocktails were also creative and we loved the ambiance. Service was impeccable. I highly recommend making a visit here. If I were local, I would eat here regularly. An absolute must while in QC. read more

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We were lucky enough to secure a reservation at this wonderful farm to table Québécois focused menu. The restaurant is located within a hotel in the old town. It's really a beautiful space and the menu is diverse and varied, with attention to local products from the nearby St. Lawrence River, to the farmlands of the Quebec region. We opted for the tasting menu with wine pairing. It was a phenomenal experience, everything prepared in house and the presentation along with timing of the meal, perfect. A foodie heaven. read more

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This place was a whole vibe! Food was amazing, they catered to my lactose intolerance. It was a wonderful evening. I had the non alcoholic part with the courses and hands down some of the best mocktails I've had in my life. Delicious, the mixologist is genius and I am willing to come back just for those mocktails. Food was wonderful too, just overall a great experience. Be hungry and ready to be there for over 2 hours. What an experience! read more

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Visited in 2024 on vacation before their Star. Hands down the best meal we have ever had in our lives. I'd never been to a restaurant this fancy before, and I might never be able to go to one again, but I will forever be grateful for the experience they provided us that rainy December night. We weren't surprised to hear they made the list. They deserve it. read more

Impeccable service. FANTASTIC food. Intimate, welcoming aesthetic. I'm not sure of the last time a restaurant blew me away like Légende. I also can't tell you the last time I ordered more bread at any restaurant (I usually don't eat bread provided) but it was THAT GOOD. I did the tasting menu and I'm sooo happy with my decision. Every single dish was fantastic and there wasn't one thing I didn't like. The presentation, the flavor, the creativity, all so well done. Bravo Légende, a restaurant I won't forget.. and can't wait to come back to on my next visit. read more

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Perfect way to end our birthday weekend! Amazing staff. Incredible food. Romantic and comfortable atmosphere . I loved learning about all the local ingredients . The attention to detail was impeccable. Don't skip this restaurant on your trip to Quebec! read more

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Where do I start? My top 5 best meals of all time - impeccable service, beautiful decor, friendly and fun service, and most importantly, beautifully decorated and unique yet top notch delicious food!! We were blown away by the food here - it measures up to many two-three michelin star restaurants, and its philosophy is to be respected. Ingredients are all from Quebec region and while some dishes look familiar, they have theirs own twists to them. Absolutely loved it and will return read more

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Mon dernier dîner à Québec était à Légende et c'était une bonne note de dire adieu à la Grande Dame de la province de Québec. Elle est certainement mémorable. Comme toujours, j'ai été chaleureusement accueilli et on m'a donné le choix des sièges, comme il faisait beau, j'ai choisi de dîner à l'extérieur. J'ai commandé le menu dégustation et l'accord mets-vins, puis le voyage a commencé. Les deux amuse-bouche étaient délicieux et chacun était une bouchée merveilleuse - un avant-goût de ce qui allait arriver. Le premier plat était un gravlax de flétan - tendre, beurré et incroyable et servi avec du concombre croquant et une eau de tomate fraîche et savoureuse. Le deuxième plat était une sorte de bisque de fruits de mer - bisque de homard, moules, crevettes avec du fenouil braisé - sublime. Probablement mon plat préféré et comme je l'ai dit au serveur, je ne suis généralement pas fan du homard, de la bisque de homard, des moules ou des crevettes et pourtant c'était mon préféré du menu. Le pain - semblable à la focaccia - qui accompagnait la soupe était merveilleux avec un beurre légèrement sucré et salé. Délicieuse. Le troisième plat était un broccolini avec une béarnaise au miso, du bok choy, du pain bao et des chips d'échalotes - si délicieux. Le quatrième plat était un tendre carpaccio de cerf avec du bon fromage salé et des noisettes - une combinaison étonnamment savoureuse. Le cinquième plat était un mélange de sauce barbecue, de champignons, de viande tendre et d'autres éléments boréaux - très bon, très copieux ! Le sixième plat était le dessert - délicieux avec des fraises et un sorbet à la fraise, la verveine citronnée un dessert merveilleux, rafraîchissant et léger qui a levé et terminé tout le dîner. Quand j'ai eu fini - j'étais bourré! Les accords vins étaient intéressants et parfaits. Une merveilleuse symphonie d'un menu dégustation avec toutes les bonnes notes, quelques surprises et quelques saveurs et textures préférées. Mes adieux à la ville de Québec furent en effet mémorables et je ne pouvais espérer une meilleure fin de visite. Québec - Je me souviens - je me souviendrai toujours et merci. Legende a une grande réputation et elle est méritée. La nourriture est délicieuse mais je dois aussi mentionner que le personnel est incroyable. Attentif, arrangeant - mais pas envahissant - charmant, compétent et un plaisir de passer la soirée avec - et oui, ils ont eu un pourboire de 30% car ils étaient vraiment superbes. Je ne peux pas attendre ma prochaine visite! ***** My final dinner in Quebec City was a Legende and it was a high note to say farewell to the Grande Dame of Quebec Province. She is certainly memorable. As always, I was warmly greeted and given a choice of seating, as it was beautiful weather, I chose to dine outside. I ordered the tasting menu and the wine pairing and then the journey began. The two amuse bouche were delicious and each was a wonderful bite - a taste of what was to come. The first course was a halibut gravlax - tender, buttery and incredible and served with crisp cucumber and a cool, flavorful tomato water. The second course was a seafood bisque of sorts - lobster bisque, mussels, shrimp with some braised fennel - sublime. Probably my favorite dish and as I told the server, I am generally not a fan of lobster, lobster bisque, mussels or shrimp and yet it was my favorite of the menu. The bread - similar to focaccia - that came with the soup was wonderful with a slightly sweet, savory butter. Delicious. The third course was broccolini with a miso bearnaise, bok choy, bao bread and shallot chips - so delicious. The fourth course was a tender deer carpaccio with some nice salty cheese and hazelnuts - a surprisingly tasty combination. The fifth course was mix of bbq sauce, mushrooms, tender meat and other boreal elements - very good, very filling! The sixth course was dessert - delicious with strawberries and strawberry sorbet, lemon verbena a wonderful, refreshing and light dessert that lifted and finished the whole dinner. When I was finished - I was stuffed! The wine pairings were interesting and perfect. A wonderful symphony of a tasting menu with all the right notes, some surprises and some favorite flavors ad textures. My farewell to the city of Quebec was indeed memorable and I could not have hoped for a better end to my visit. Quebec City - Je me souviens - je me souviendrai toujours et merci. Legende has a great reputation and it is deserved. The food is wonderful but also I need to mention that the staff are amazing. Attentive, accommodating - but not intrusive - delightful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the evening with - and yes, they got a 30% tip because they were truly superb. I can not wait until my next visit! read more

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Food was creative, but pretentious staff ruined the experience. Also do expect them to enforce that all members of the table (including children) do the tasting menu otherwise it cannot be offered. In a previous post an exception was made, but want to call this out that either our experience was inconsistent or that the other's was a one off case. As part of a vacation across Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec where restaurants were meticulously chosen, this was supposed to be the best dining experience and ended up being the most disappointing unfortunately. read more

We had one of the best tasting menues that we have experienced. This was a great experience in all categories; of food , service and decor. While we rarely choose to rerun a tasting menu this is an exception , we shall return in the future which is the ultimate compliment. read more

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Locally sourced fabulous 7 course meal. Sublime wine selected for each course. Easy to access. Did not mind the huge check. read more

One of the best dining experiences ever. Sat at the bar which was a great experience. Could chat with the staff about the food and wine. Elegant dining room. read more

We did the tasting menu & it was amazing! 6 courses - all yummy! Each course was just the right size so we left satiated but not stuffed or still hungry; service was attentive so there were no gaps; loved the ambience & great service! read more

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This restaurant was located short walk from the hotel we were staying, and since snow blizzard was announced, we took chances and hoped to find an open table. Luckily, we got one without having a reservation. Interior is very trendy but homey, very comfortable and warm. We opted for 7 course tasting menu with wine and champagne pairing and it was quite enjoyable. I understand it was professionally paired but in few instances, I personally didn't necessarily agree on it, but it was absolutely a must try experience. The presentation (both the look of the food and the way it was served to us) was probably for me the most enjoyable part, but there are several dishes that I really enjoyed. I loved the appetizers and the pasta with mushrooms, the one dish I really didn't like was the last one desert that drew the inspiration from PB&J .. it was incredibly oily, which created unfortunate aftertaste. All in all, great job, I wouldn't mind returning. read more

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L'atmosphère, la nourriture et surtout le service ont organisé un dîner inoubliable. si vous êtes à Québec, c'est un incontournable! read more

Légende - Mushroom ravioli from 7 course menu (dairy and meat free) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Great food, fantastic service.... I would recommend the tortellini my husband had the seafood soup and raved. The dessert menu scared us, since all the ingredients are from Quebec my favorites were not on the list. No problem we now have a new favorite cranberries and cream stacked with puff pastry. The other dessert looked interesting and very different. I expect they are great as well. read more

Légende - Cranberries and cream - Canadian (New) Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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The best fine dining restaurant in Quebec and one of the best tasting meals of my life. Of 135 Michelin starred restaurants I have dined at worldwide (including 6 of the 8 world #1s), this lands in the top 20 in terms of sheer deliciousness (it is THAT good). Considering the 6 course tasting menu is only 95 CAD (about 75 USD), this is unquestionably one of the best value for money fine dining restaurants in the world! For those of you who are fine dining gurus, don't let some of the presentation of the dishes in my pictures (which isn't on the level of artistry as 2-3 Michelin restaurants) confuse you. Because the flavors here are world class. Legende's focus is on boreal cuisine, and whoever is behind the curtains cooking at this place knows EXACTLY how to maximize flavors (sweets, creams, savories, all of it). On 3 separate dishes, I literally closed my eyes because the tastes were so good and so unique, and I needed to tune out the rest of the world as I savored every bite. I cannot wait to come back to Quebec literally just to eat here again. A food and life experience highlight. read more

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Excellent overall experience. The food really stood out as very flavorful with unique ingredients that I haven't tasted before. The focus was on local Boreal ingredients and every dish was superb. The tasting menu was a sampling of dishes on the menu and I highly recommend it. Service was great and the wine pairings worked very well with each dish. Very good value for the quality of ingredients and unique flavors. read more

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We were here during the heat wave and the AC in the restaurant wasn't totally up to the job of cooling the place so we were a little warm, but we still enjoyed our meal. The service was top notch; attentive without being fussy. I had a kind of pretend Pernod mocktail, which was delicious. My spouse enjoyed the suggested wines which, if you're not a connoisseur, you might let them choose. We did not do a pairing, just two glasses. I would say we were wowed by most things, especially the ceviche which was new to the menu. Less successful for me was the asparagus, which lost its taste in a cheese sauce, but I still ate every bite. We did the tasting menu, and the duck rubbed with koji mushroom was the tenderest duck I've ever eaten. However, Pollen dessert was maybe twice the size it needed to be, and it contains alcohol so know that if you don't consume it. It was a very lovely meal and we were happy and content- especially with the welcoming and professional staff. read more

One of the best restaurant experiences I've had. The food and service were great. Best cocktails I've ever had. I like that each dish was something I never would of though to do and each was explained as it was set in front of us. Who would of thought pine needles tasted so good. read more

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Honestly, Legende is a close second to the best restaurant I've ever eaten in (Stockholm 2005). Amazing creativity in every aspect of the restaurant and cuisine. The complexity of the dishes was world class without being precious or overkill. They source everything locally around Quebec and the unique ingredient pairing was extraordinary. Both my wife and I were blown away. No details were overlooked. I would have had the tasting menu but it's for two and my wife would never- too much food. If you don't like Legende, you don't like world class cuisine. read more

Légende - Award - Canadian (New) Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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One of the two best meals I had in Québec City, which says a lot because the other was at sister restaurant Bistro L'Orygine! And not just a little better than the rest... head and shoulders above the rest. Here you'll find flavors so amazing you'll find yourself pausing every once in a while just to take it all in. It's almost overwhelming how much beauty the chefs draw out of the all locally sourced ingredients. There's incredible art in the food and on the walls. Service is top notch. Foodies, don't miss this place! Or if you do, only miss it because you went to L'Orygine instead. read more

Uninteresting food that lacked flavor for the price point... Service was a miss as oyster appetizer didn't appear and we sat a long time (15 mins+) waiting to pay. Lots of great options in Old Quebec, I would look elsewhere for an enjoyable meal... read more

Wowowow! Such a fun and interesting meal. I got the tasting menu and would definitely recommend it. Each plate had a story and was so tasty. I didn't pay for this meal since I was on a work trip but would happily go back and spend my own money. read more

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Highly recommend La Légende restaurant to try high end Québécoise cuisine!! As American tourists, we very much wanted to experience local cuisine and ingredients. We found Légende online and were immediately impressed with the chef's inspiration: to only use ingredients found and grown in Quebec! When we arrived, the staff were very polite and had us seated. They asked to take our coats as well. Our waiter was a sweet woman, she explained the restaurant's ambition and how they don't even utilize lemon or pepper in their dishes since they are not local to Quebec! Only the wines, etc. are from other regions of the world. I had a local wine as per the waiter's recommendation but I felt the cocktails were more unique. My partner tried the whiskey cocktail with black walnut--fantastic flavor and excellent execution. We ordered the $89 CAD tasting menu and it was absolutely worth that much and more! Every dish was made to perfection and each time it was brought out, the person serving explained eloquently which ingredients were used. The descriptions truly told a story about the culture and history of the region! Each dish was truly a concoction of flavors I have never before experienced. I was amazed at the chef's knowledge of local berries, meats, etc. The dessert was particularly incredible, I can still recall the taste of the delicate ice cream and apple muesli influence. Many thanks to the team for making our night in Quebec City!! read more

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When we arrived a staff member greeted us and took our coats then showed us to our table. They brought us a pine scented towel to wash our hands. We got water and drinks my wife had a watermelon espresso martini she loved it and wants to make it at home. We got the six course tasting menu. Our first plate had three items all of which were delicious and I'd order all again from grilled oysters, shrimp balls (my wife's favorite), and pork belly (my favorite) of the first plate. Next came trout tartar so good maybe the highlight for me. Next was butternut squash with curry. A ball fried to perfection, the curry flavor was amazing. Next round of drinks was a lager Tcheque maybe a little bit more flavor than the typical lager but really nice and tasty. My wife had a Chardonnay that she loved. Next came the pork and mushroom dumplings. Three dumplings with mushrooms pork and more mushrooms cooked perfectly in a beef broth that was perfect on its own. That course came with sour dough bread and the most amazing butter. This could have been my number one favorite dish but I love the trout. The main course came next canard duck cooked to perfection really nice sauce. Then came this dessert puff pastry filled with black walnut and black garlic cream wow what a combination. Not overly sweet but very good and delicious. Big fan and definitely recommend the tasting menu. read more

Légende - Canadian (New) Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Highly recommended. Our experience started with the 'boite' cocktail, a surprisingly good version of an old fashion with smoke! We ordered from the ala carte menu and recommend the Brussels sprouts and rockfish. Excellent service too!!! Update: just ate at Chez Boulay and now feel Légende is much better than Boulay. The food is more focused. read more

As folks who are not from the area, this restaurant was well-worth the visit-- it's more of an event than a meal, really. Our tasting menu experience took three hours (9:00 reservation, left at midnight). The waiter explained that everything on the menu, to the extent possible, is from Quebec. No citrus, no chocolate, and they go light on things like black pepper. Since we're from New England in the US, there were many interesting new ingredients and combinations, which made this experience fun. Brussels sprouts with sea buckthorn. Fried kombu. Sweet clover bisque. Bison skirt steak. Dessert was strawberries with jalapeño sauce. Now, not all of these were successful: In our opinion, some dishes had way too much going on. But it was a lot of fun to taste, everything was beautifully presented, and the service was very good. I doubt this would be my regular go-to if I lived nearby, but I absolutely recommend this experience for folks from out of town. read more

Légende - Mocktail menu featuring local ingredients - Canadian (New) Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Amazing food and service. We did the 5 course chef's slection with the wine pairing. Everything was fantastic!

We had the prix fixed menu. Every dish was a fantastic mix of fresh flavors. Fell in love again with chanterelles.

it was great from start to finish! We were greeted by Phillip who led us to a nice table and explained all the food choices that we very much appreciated. Table service was excellent and the food was amazing. We were visiting from Boston and kidded that we would go back just for dinner:) Thank you for making our last evening in your beautiful city really nice! read more

Stunning meal. Absolutely unreal. A very very special place. I can't even tell you what our favorite course was because they were all stunning. read more

Best meal of 2019 Had the 6-course tasting menu with the wine pairing. Farm to table cooking inspired by the nordic "boreal" philosophy Each dish was local, original, creative, and delicious. parfait! 5/5 A must visit in Quebec City read more

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