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Aux Anciens Canadiens

Old-Quebec
4.4$$ & $$$
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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.

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4.4726 ratings
5★
67%
4★
15%
3★
9%
2★
8%
1★
2%

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*as of 2026-07-15
4.4726 ratings
5★
67%
4★
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3★
9%
2★
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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.
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Bugwagen
5.0

Had our lunch in one of the oldest houses in QC. Traditional Quebecois food was good. Love the Quebec meat pie & the maple syrup pie dessert. The set meal is quite good deal when shared.

Jul 11, 2025
on Google
Timothy
5.0

A restaurant in the reputedly oldest house in Quebec - it has charm & atmosphere, it offers a fixed price menu with options. The service is friendly & professional. The food is very good & plentiful. Worth a visit.

Jul 10, 2025
on Google
Bruce
5.0

Always enjoy coming here, maple sugar pie I e is a treat.

Jul 9, 2025
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Raymond
4.0

Tried two mains today with very different vibes.

First up - Warm duck confit on mixed salad & maple vinaigrette.
The duck was super tender & juicy, even though the portion wasn't huge. The salad was dressed with lots of olive oil & balsamic vinegar, & when mixed with the duck, it was flavourful, balanced, & honestly, really delicious. Highly recommend this one!

Then came the Lac St-Jean meat pie made with wild meats (bison, deer, elk, beef, pork).
It came with a side of veggies, but sadly they were overcooked - too soft & lacking crunch. The meat filling was heavily mixed, so I couldn't really tell what I was eating. The texture kind of blurred together. That said, the crust was actually amazing - crispy & well-baked. The best part of the dish, hands down.

Jul 5, 2025
on Google
BB
2.0

Charming building with a great location. The food was a disappointment. Overpriced & just average. The salmon came with canned vegetables & Grandma's Plate was not good at all. Definitely feels like a tourist trap.

Jul 5, 2025
on Google
Norm
4.0

I was here for the poutine. It was fine.

I guess this place is a bit of a classic in terms of places to go in the city. The building is certainly memorable. I wasn't sure what I wanted & went with the duck poutine. It was fine, as mentioned above. In the end, it's hard to make poutine bad. The duck on it was more or less flavorless, which is why I would give this a 4.

Spinach soup was good & the maple bread pudding was very good.

A tad pricey but I think you pay for the institution. While this place may have seen better days in the kitchen, it's worth going to once in your life.

Jul 3, 2025
on Google
Arie
5.0

Traditional & classy

Jun 30, 2025
on Google
Hatice
5.0

Zero regret to try! Amazing dish

Jun 30, 2025
on Google
Lee
5.0

Four of us had the lunch special, three courses plus a local beer or wine for 39.99 CAD. Appetizer, main, dessert. Many options available, some with an upcharge, all very good. My vegetarian wife had enough good vegetarian options. Recommended by a guide earlier in the day, even though it wasn't one of our stops.

Jun 30, 2025
on Google
DR.
5.0

Incredible VALUE & DELICIOUS traditional Québécois fare. Over the years we have enjoyed many fabulous meals in this restaurant. The decor is charming with many antiques & the food is ALWAYS consistently delicious. You literally can't go wrong with any of their offerings. Staff is always friendly & helpful to help you pick your meal!

Jun 28, 2025
on Google
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