Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails emphasizes a culinary approach centered on fresh seafood and handmade pasta preparations. The kitchen utilizes traditional techniques to highlight the natural qualities of Atlantic fish and locally sourced ingredients within a structured bistro environment. Patrons encounter a menu defined by balanced flavors and precise plating that reflects a clear commitment to consistent food preparation. The facility houses a bar program focused on refined cocktails designed to complement these oceanic and starch-based offerings through intentional flavor pairings. Efficient service standards prioritize the delivery of plates that showcase textures and seasonal compositions across every item served. This establishment maintains a focus on the essential components of bistronomy by prioritizing technical execution over complex presentation styles while ensuring that each course meets specific quality benchmarks for consistent flavor delivery.
Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails is widely appreciated for its beautiful atmosphere, chic decor, and prime location in Quebec City. Many patrons highlight the exceptional quality of the food, with standout dishes like the steak frites, mushroom ravioli, and fresh salmon often receiving high praise. The establishment is frequently recognized for its creative, chef-inspired menu and an impressive selection of cocktails. While experiences can vary, many diners report receiving warm, attentive, and professional service, particularly when sitting on the charming terrace. It is considered a popular and vibrant spot, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a memorable dining experience in the heart of the old city.
Our server Lea was very helpful. She knew her wine & recommended an awesome bottle. That's where the'awesome' stopped.
They were out of the starter my husband selected. He then ordered the pork croquettes. It was very dry & did not have a sauce. Lea brought us some. The salad accompanying my appetizer & his were literally not dressed. Dry salad out of a bag. Zero creativity, zero flavour.
I had the spaghetti carbonara. It was fine. My husband ordered the braised beef dish. The potatoes were bland, lacking salt. Otherwise just fine.
The brownies were more of a mousse & not typical brownie.
The raspberry tart was just a mush. More of a cake, not a tart.
All in all, disappointing & would not come back.
It seems by the patrons in the restaurant, the management relies heavily on tourists whereby most don't return anyway.
Too bad because the servers were well trained & very helpful.
After many trips to Quebec city this was my first time stopping at Alphonse & it did not disappoint! I enjoyed a fabulous salad with halloumi & melon, topped with a bright & flavorful orange vinaigrette - every dish was clearly chef-inspired. From my seat, I could see the back kitchen & prep station, & it was impressive how meticulous & organized everything was.
The cosmo was great. Also the garden salad was bountiful with veggies. Service was a little slow, there was a bachelorette party that took forever to seat so we waited a while to be seated on the patio.
Bel endroit, avec du personnel attentionné. La nourriture y est par contre trop chère, notamment la salade du jardin dans laquelle il manquait assurément de travail pour la vendre à 30$. 4 morceaux d'halloumi, 3 morceaux de melon & des noix pas même grillées pour en libérer la saveur.
Le plat de pâtes était ok, mais une portion « plat principal » que mon garçon de 8 ans a pu terminer sans problème.
Stopped in for lunch with my partner & enjoyed a delicious & well crafted lunch menu. We both had the pear, parsnip & miso soup (soup of the day) which was delicious & extremely comforting on a freezing winter afternoon. My partner got the steak frite which was phenomenal & a great portion for a lunch menu. I had the lentil & roasted veg salad which was delicious & satisfying. The service was also phenomenal & the ambiance was fantastic. I'd go there again in a heart beat!
Highly recommended esp if you want a refreshing break from tourist fare in a chic, friendly setting. The menu is smaller, more focused & intentional than many of the area restaurants, because they are not trying to be all things to all people. We had afternoon or late night snacks, lunch, dinner & a nightly cocktail there. We also dined across old & new Quebec City, & we kept coming back to Alphonse. Fine modern fair for a reasonable price compared to some of the surrounding restaurants. Favorites: Brussels sprouts Caesar salad (salade Cesar aux choux Bruxelles), a refreshing take on Caesar salad, & a very welcome break from American-style fried Brussels sprouts, ubiquitous at pretty much any American bar/restaurant these days! The burrata with peaches - fab for burrata fans. Loved their pasta carbonara - I wish I could make mine this creamy. (Be sure to pair it with the Cosimo Taurino Salice Salentino Rosso riserva!) Wine list: balanced, quality essentials. Cocktails: try the Financier (old fashioned adjacent but more fun) or their version of the aviation cocktail (j'ai oubliè le nom). Dessert: we had our share of chocolate while out & about so we greatly enjoyed the non-chocolate Framboises & basilic (dense little cake with tantalizing raspberries & basil creme). & the staff were truly lovely too. The location was perfect, close to all Artisans walk, shopping in pretty much every direction & just up the hill the Chateau Frontenac. Hang out & enjoy the fountain show at the plaza across Rue des Jardins.
Un menu du midi à 25$ très correct : Une entrée vraiment basique (salade verte/vinaigrette ou potage) mais un plat (de pâtes dans notre cas) très bon & bien copieux ! Le service est bien mais nous été surpris de recevoir notre entrée & notre plat en même temps, ce qui était moins appréciable. Toutefois nous recommandons l'adresse ☺️
Beau restaurant Mais c'est à se demander s'ils ont des cuisines fonctionnelles. Le thon tataki de ma salade semble avoir été cuit au microonde. Le service était chaleureux mais inefficace plusieurs oublis & pas d'excuses. Ne cherchez pas le chocolat dans le fondant au chocolat (qu'ils nous expliquent être en fait davantage un brownie qu'un fondant). Finalement c'est un gâteau qui se rapproche plus à la praline. Lorsque rapporté, je me fais reprocher d'avoir trop utilisé le genre de crumble à côté... mauvaise cliente je suis! Pour prendre un verre oui le décors est beau & bien situé, pour bien manger, poursuivez votre route ...
