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Aux Anciens Canadiens

Old-Quebec
4.4$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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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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5★
67%
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Reviews for Aux Anciens Canadiens

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on Google4.4 (3300+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
67%
4★
15%
3★
9%
2★
8%
1★
2%

Review Summary

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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Thought we would try this restaurant for our final night in Quebec but it wasn't great. My seafood starter was good but my wife's Quebec meat pie didn't taste nice at all. Ah well.
Next was the red wine. Undrinkable. I had to send it back but there was no wine replacement as we were having the fixed menu so I had to have a beer. Ah well.
I had the duck confit salad which, though colourful, was nothing special. My wife's pork dish was nothing special either. When it came to dessert I noticed they served it with that aerosol cream which I don't like so I asked if I could have my dessert with ice cream. No I couldn't. They have ice cream on the menu so I couldn't understand why not. My maple syrup tart was fine but my wife's dessert was heavy. Ah well.
So, when the bill came at $190 I wasn't minded to give a tip. The waitress made a public display about the fact that I hand't left a tip & I pointed out that if I had received good service, she would have got the tip. However, she argued that she did give good service & should therefore have a tip & got quite angry about it.
Not surprisingly, we wouldn't go back.

May 26, 2025
on Google

L'ambiance est parfait, les nourriture & pas vraiment à mon goût. & le prix c'est quand même très cher.

May 24, 2025
on Google

Nao gostei muito da torta de carne. Nao tinha muito sabor ou tempero. Entretanto a sobremesa estava maravilhosa, uma das melhores que já comi. Uma torta Maple syrup maravilhosa e valeu cada centavo. O atendimento também fois nota 10. Nao é barato, mas vale a pena.

May 6, 2025
on Google

Came here with my mom for an early dinner. What a fantastic gem this restaurant is! The service is very friendly, the food is authentic French-Canadian prepared from scratch, & the atmosphere is cozy; dine in a repurposed Old Quebec family house with wood-burning fireplace & low ceiling. It's definitely a romantic spot for a date too.

Thank you so much for the unforgettable meal! We will be back!

May 2, 2025
on Google

Un excellent repas & un service exceptionnel, le tout pour un prix plutôt abordable (le midi) au vu de la qualité des produits.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

We had a wonderful meal & we were very pleasantly surprised to see some vegan options (beyond just the salad)! The pea soup is also vegan which is a must-try!

Apr 12, 2025
on Google
2.0

Beautiful exterior, oldest building & very attractive from the outside but tourist trap inside. Service was good & prices are very deceiving. We were there for dinner, quite empty. Cushions & colours needed updating although it's meant to look from the last era.. 1860s? Prices for dinner set start at C$69.95 but almost everything you choose has a surcharge. My beef wellington had a $8-9 surcharge, my husband's seafood platter had a $26 surcharge, even the crème brûlée had a $4 surcharge. So the dinner ended up to be about C$120 each. Had to ask for bread which was not automatically served, but came warm & nice. Drafty seat by the window. Service was good but wouldn't recommend it if I was honest.

Apr 7, 2025
on Google

Great experience! English travellers in the off-season & treated very well. Atmosphere was very cool & the service was welcoming & warm.

Apr 6, 2025
on Google

If you are looking for traditional québécois food in a historic building - this is the place. Food is excellent & the staff are happy to have you there !

Mar 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Cozy interior, exceptional staff, delicious food, & reasonable prices. So glad I got to dine here in Quebec!

Mar 25, 2025
on Google