Aux Anciens Canadiens specializes in traditional French-Canadian cuisine featuring regional staples such as tourtière, bison, and elk. The menu highlights locally sourced ingredients prepared using classic grilling and slow-cooking techniques that reflect historical culinary practices. Patrons encounter a setting defined by authentic architecture, thick stone walls, and woodwork that creates a dense, rustic atmosphere. This establishment prioritizes rich, savory flavors through hearty meat preparations and classic vegetable pairings characteristic of the surrounding territory. Every dish aims to present the fundamental essence of regional gastronomy with precise attention to traditional seasoning and cooking methods. The consistent focus remains on authentic, robust flavors served within a structural environment that mirrors the heritage of the region through its preserved interior design and consistent, reliable preparation styles.
Aux Anciens Canadiens is widely celebrated for its charming, historic atmosphere and its dedication to traditional Québécois cuisine, with many visitors praising the authentic setting housed in one of the oldest buildings in the city. Guests frequently highlight the attentive and friendly service, particularly when enjoying the popular lunch specials, and many consider the maple syrup pie and various meat dishes to be standout offerings. While the vast majority of diners describe their experience as memorable and delicious, some reviewers note that the food quality can be inconsistent, with a few guests finding certain dishes to be overpriced or underwhelming compared to the historic reputation of the institution.
On est venus souper car on se souvenait être venus dans le passé & avoir aimé notre expérience.
L'endroit est vraiment cute & les décorations sont jolies, & on a eu un bon service, mais la nourriture était TELLEMENT trop chère & ordinaire. On a pris du boeuf Wellington, qui était bleu (presque pas cuit) & la pâte en-dessous était crue. Ça goûtait bon mais d'avoir cette cuisson quand tu ne l'as pas demandé, c'était vraiment ordinaire. On s'attend à un certaine niveau pour un plat de 45$+.
Je ne ferai pas la même erreur deux fois.
Best Onion Soup I've ever had! Now, I compare all others to the one I ate here. Nothing else has measured up. Ever! Overall taste was excellent but the house-made cheese was 100% a winner!
Janvier 2026 Mise à jour...
Comme d'habitude, visite à Québec, souper ici... Décevant! Le menu est depuis quelques temps 39.98$ mais le menu a changé. 4 choix avec entrée & bière ou vin mais le dessert n'est plus inclus. Les recettes sont changés. Vendredi soir, le restaurant était vide, vraiment vide. Pourquoi changer une formule qui fonctionne au lieu d'augmenter légèrement le prix? C'était ma dernière visite. 😔
Qualité- prix, c'est la place dans le Vieux Québec ❗ Nous y allons à chaque visite depuis quelques années.Le restaurant se veut un retour dans le temps. Décoration en bois avec lampe à l'huile & objets vieillots. Le service toujours hors pair.
Le plus, si vous commandez le menu du jour avant 17hrs, il est à 22.95$. ( au lieu de 29.95$) Le menu inclus un verre de vin ou une bière, une entrée, un repas principal & un dessert. Choix intéressant, entrées... soupe du jour, soupe aux pois (délicieuse), cretons de gibiers (jamais mangé de meilleurs). Repas... Tourtière & ragoût de boulettes (tendre), Saumon enrobé de pâte feuilletée sauce Coulibiac ( un délice) mignonette de porc (2 assiettes svp!) Dessert... Tarte au sirop d'érable (no comment!) tarte au fudge (ma découverte cette année, délicieuse) Ect... Certains items sont avec surplus (pas ceux que j'ai mentionné)
Réservez pour être sûr de ne pas manquer un bon repas!
Situé presque en face du château Frontenac, facile à trouver. Vous m'en direz des nouvelles ❗
Jan 17, 2026
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Nous avons eu un souper & une soirée parfaite. La nourriture était excellente, le service impeccable & l'ambiance très agréable.
Merci pour tout. On a déjà hâte d'y retourner 🤗
A charming, historic spot with a quaint atmosphere. The team was warm & hospitable, & the wine selection is excellent. The beets & escargot were definite highlights. I would pass on the French onion soup-it was a bit salty & arrived cold.
We really enjoyed the ambience & history of this restaurant. The dinner was good highlight was the maple bread pudding. Beef Wellington was okay, French Onion Soup delicious & the Quebec Meat Pie was pretty good. The service was okay. We did not find the price reflected the food. It was pricey for what we got.
We were recommended Aux Anciens Canadiens by previous visitors to Quebec City & it didn't disappoint.The food & service was excellent.Our server Noemie was fantastic. You couldn't ask for a nicer young lady..My wife & I had Grandmas treat with a pea soup appetizer & crème brûlée for dessert.It was all very good.Definitely will return the next time we're in Quebec City
We were sent here by the bellman from the Frontenac & should have taken the time to speak to the concierge for a recommendation. The restaurant is quite charming & the service was good but the food is just OK & doesn't warrant the prices. Some items were tasty & flavorful, but others tasted like they came out of a can. The pea soup was watery & disappointing.
