Aux Anciens Canadiens

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2.0

I'm not sure about these other reviews. Is it possible we had a different chef The food was mediocre at best. Salmon & chicken were DRY... way overcooked...pastry was very good. Meat pie w fruit was tasty. Veg sides seemed like a frozen bagged afterthought. Average dessert... service was ok but the waiter did not return to check to see how the food was, I can only assume he knew & didn't want to ask. Felt like'the joke is on you' tourist trap. Onion soup was a letdown & definitely not worth a 7$ upgrade to their set menu. We enjoy good food but would NOT recommend this spot. Hard pass. Plenty of good food nearby.

Luís-Jorge

5.0

A must-visit in the center of Quebec City. My party stayed in the city for 2 days, during which we dined at several traditional & First Nation restaurants. This one pleasantly surprised us. Initially, we were unsure about it because the restaurant is often advertised in hotels, which can be a negative sign. However: The staff was genuinely friendly & efficient. We opted for the lunch menu, priced at 40 Canadian dollars, which included an appetizer, main course, dessert, & a glass of wine. We chose to pay a bit more for the meats that are not easily found elsewhere, such as bison, elk, & deer. I wholeheartedly recommend it! These uncommon meats exceeded the quality we experienced at another, more expensive restaurant we visited the previous night. The puff pastry that accompanied the bison was crispy but not dry, complementing the meat perfectly. The sides served with the bison, elk, & deer dish allowed us to pair each meat with vegetables that complemented them well. & the traditional, remarkably simple & warm maple syrup pie was the perfect finishing touch! The staff was always eager to answer our questions, & once they learned that we needed to rush to the train station, they promptly brought the bill, always with a smile. Last but not least, experiencing the ambiance of the oldest restaurant in Quebec City was a remarkable part of our visit. Out of my week-long stay in Canada, this was the first & only place where I was happy to leave a (generous) tip. P.S. - food is larger & more filling than portrayed in the photos attached.

Tracy

3.0

The atmosphere & vibe is really cool! The food is great. I had dinner set which includes a house wine/ beer, an appetizer, a main course & a dessert. The meat pie is highly recommended. It's a great balance between the savory of the meat, the flaky crust & the sweet-ish taste of the ketchup on the side. I had the bison bourguignon for the main course & it was delicious but I was hoping the meat to be more tender as it's a bit dry. For dessert I had the maple pie to go as the portion is pretty generous & I didn't have room for dessert. However, the service wasn't that good & I did not feel welcomed. For example, no bread was served at my table while the rest of the tables were. The waiter was trying to rush through my order/service. The waiter helped the other table packed the to go box but just threw the boxes at me & I had to do it myself. I would not think it would be a big deal if I didn't see how the other guests were treated - well packed & were put in a bags & were ready to do. For me, there is no bags provided & I had to asked for it & was told they may not have bags. It just ruined the whole experience. & that's after I gave 15% tips...

Emeline

5.0

Nous avons pu expérimenter ce restaurant avec des plats typiques canadien ce midi. Tout était très bon. Le menu du midi est particulièrement intéressant pour 39.90 (y prévoir les taxes & options payantes en plus). Il y a beaucoup de choix différents pour entrée / plat / dessert.
Le service était très sympathique.
Le restaurant est situé dans une des plus vieilles maison de Québec & elle est très typique. Les plats a la carte ou le soir ont un tarif beaucoup plus élevé.

Mark

5.0

Fantastic restaurant in Old Quebec. I had escargot for an appetizer with Beef Wellington for my main & creme brulee for my dessert. I've been to this restaurant several times & each time I'm not disappointed! The service was great! Can't wait to return when I visit Quebec.

Celine

5.0

Un lieu vraiment agréable où le service est plus que raisonnable, les serveurs sont très à l’écoute & non pressés. On te laisse le temps de choisir, on t’aide à mieux connaître le menu. Les plats sont succulents, le filet mignon de boeuf était très correct, le gratiné d’escargot parfait, le pain perdu en dessert était goûteux, le dosage du sirop d’érable & du caramel était bien, on ne sent pas un excès ni un manque de sucre !

Foodie

2 Reviews

4.5

Being French-Canadian, I really enjoyed the quality & authentic favors, not to mention the presentation of this place. We had the great luck of being seated upstairs in the cosy intimate room in the back complete with real decor. The service (by Steven) was especially attentive & friendly.
The game (which we have had all over the world) was cooked to perfection, the best!
Beware, the salmon was way over cooked & dry. For dessert, we had the maple pie, ho la la...