Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails privilégie une approche culinaire centrée sur la préparation de fruits de mer frais et de pâtes artisanales. La cuisine emploie des techniques traditionnelles afin de mettre en valeur les qualités naturelles du poisson de l'Atlantique et des ingrédients locaux dans un cadre de bistrot structuré. Les clients découvrent une carte définie par des saveurs équilibrées et un dressage précis qui reflète un engagement manifeste envers une exécution constante. L'établissement abrite un programme de bar axé sur des cocktails raffinés conçus pour accompagner ces créations marines et féculentes à travers des accords aromatiques intentionnels. Les normes de service efficaces donnent la priorité à la livraison de plats démontrant une maîtrise des textures et des compositions saisonnières. Cette adresse se concentre sur les fondamentaux de la bistronomie en privilégiant l'exécution technique pour chaque plat.
Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails est largement reconnu comme une destination élégante et dynamique dans le Vieux-Québec, appréciée pour son magnifique cadre historique et son atmosphère accueillante. De nombreux clients soulignent la qualité de la cuisine, recommandant particulièrement le steak-frites, la carbonara et les suggestions créatives du chef, accompagnés d'une sélection de cocktails bien travaillés. Si la majorité des convives rapportent un service attentionné et des expériences mémorables, les avis sur la constance restent variés, certains visiteurs notant des délais occasionnels, un niveau sonore élevé ou des écarts dans la température et la portion des plats. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement est fréquemment recommandé comme une adresse incontournable pour un repas agréable ou un verre dans un emplacement privilégié.
At the beginning, the service was prompt & our server was attentive. It was a nice casual place & I had a delicious Salad Nicoise. Portions were generous. My partner had spaghetti carbonara & said it was good, & the spaghetti was perfectly cooked. Just as I finished my meal I realized I hadn't seen our server in some time. I waited & waited for my plate to be taken away, before I caught the eye of another server who came & removed my plate. We had planned to share a dessert but decided against it. The servers were friendly, we just got one that seemed to wander off mid-job.
The waitress who greeted us was RUDE. She was clearly distracted & not listening when my in laws were trying to order. They took the time to specifically indicate that all plates they order should have all meat removed/omit as they're vegetarian.
She disregarded this. It started raining & the rest of the staff was kind enough to help us move as we were outside.
I had the cream of broccoli, flavor wise it was acceptable nothing special, & the idea or whole sunflower seeds in a cream was odd. The carbonara was absolutely awful. I did take the time to point out to the waitress that it was a huge disappointment, she attempted to indicate that removing shallots caused the flavor to change drastically.'We do it the Italian way'
The Italian way has no cream. The Parmesan is not in flakes on one side of the plate. The pancetta is clearly not flavorless. It was extremely bland to the point where I don't even think the cook put salt & pepper.
I had the steak frite which was much better but the fries on this plate compared to the fries we got as a side order did not have the same amount of Parmesan flavor-no consistency between dishes. Salad was fresh.
As for the cook who was handling the cheese boards- might I remind you that under Quebec law absolutely no visible facial piercings are permitted in an area must be FULLY REMOVED. This is absolutely UNSAFE & UNSANITARY.
Excellent qualité/prix pour le Vieux Québec.
25$ pour entrée & plat, dont la fameuse salade Nicoise, & en plus sur la terrasse...Service impeccable. Merci de ce moment!
14 juin 2026
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During our visit to Quebec City for the Winter Carnival in February 2026, my fiancée & I stumbled upon a remarkable hidden gem, Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails. After crossing the expansive Saint Lawrence River by ferry & feeling quite hungry, we sought a new dining experience instead of our usual spot. As we wandered through the charming streets of lower Quebec City, we were drawn to this quaint bistro, distinguished by its pristine glass window & inviting atmosphere, conveniently located near the ferry docks on Rue des Jardins, Quebec. Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by Marguerite, our server, who introduced us to the elegantly designed space that exuded a modern yet cozy ambiance. With only one other couple present, we settled into comfortable leather chairs, where Marguerite presented us with the menu, offering detailed descriptions of each dish. We opted for the sweet potato soup as an appetizer, which was light & flavorful, followed by an impeccably cooked 8-ounce flank steak served with homemade peppercorn sauce, matchstick fries, & a fresh mixed green salad. For dessert, Marguerite recommended the exquisite black cherry & spice crème brûlée, which exceeded our expectations with its delightful flavours. The entire dining experience, from the attentive service of Marguerite to the meticulous preparation of each dish, was exceptional, showcasing the undeniable talent of the chef. We wholeheartedly recommend Alphonse Cuisine & Cocktails to anyone seeking a memorable culinary experience.
Nous avons bien apprécié le service, par contre, nous étions déçus par la carte des cocktails. Il me semble que si cocktail est dans le nom du restaurant, je m'attends à des cocktails plus élaboré que les typiques. La variété du menu était également décevante. Nous avons commandé les raviolis aux champignons. Ceux-ci étaient tièdes & manquaient d'assaisonnements. Les multiples ingrédients dans l'assiette ne semblaient pas s'harmoniser. Le fish & chips est servis avec des frites très secs & une salade avec aucune vinaigrette. Décevant.
César de Bruxelles, soupe à l'oignon, suppli & salade provençale : tout était excellent !
Service rapide & très sympathique bien que le restaurant était rempli.
Je recommande !
Walked in at 12:30pm on a Thursday & was immediately seated. Staff were pleasant & attentive. Salad, french onion soup, salmon tartare with frites & crème brûlée were all delicious. No complaints. Would definitely return & recommend.
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.
