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Aux Anciens Canadiens

Old-Quebec
4.4$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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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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Reviews for Aux Anciens Canadiens

Food
Service
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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We try to visit this exceptional restaurant at least once a year. It's definitely worth the drive to Quebec City. The staff are amazing, the food outstanding. Highly recommend 🇨🇦

yesterday
on Google
5.0

Really authentic experience. The food is cozy. Perfect for a cold day. Great service. Mom & pop feel.

Jul 24, 2026
on Google

Restaurante comida típica canadiense, la cual a los comensales que fuimos no nos gustó demasiado. El servicio/trato bueno, el restaurante bien, parecía una antigua casa reconstruida en restaurante.

Jul 23, 2026
on Google

Luogo incantevole. Ottimo cibo . Servizio impeccabile. Ottima carta dei vini. Sicuramente da consigliare per mangiare del buon cibo Québécois.

Jul 21, 2026
on Google

A beautiful introduction to some tradition Québécois dishes in the oldest building in Québec City. Highly recommended!

Jul 21, 2026
on Google

Delicious & comforting food!

Jul 20, 2026
on Google

En virkelig fin oplevelse, omgivelser meget autentiske og med en skon atmosfaere. Vi fik en tre retters menu med valg af ol og vin. Disse retter smagte fantastisk og stedets tjener var med til at gore oplevelsen fuldendt. Varme anbefalinger om, at besoge Aux Anciens Canadiens hvis I kommer forbi Quebec City🍁❤?

Jul 20, 2026
on Google

Everything I was hoping for in this experience. The staff are charming & seamlessly accommodating my English language preference. The menu is exotic yet accessible, & it's why you can't miss this venue.

Jul 20, 2026
on Google
2.0

Here's an updated version of your review that naturally includes the friendly, chatty waiter while keeping the critique focused on the food & fixed?price menu.

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Review for Aux Anciens Canadiens - Fixed?Price Menu
Overall: 4-5/10 - friendly service, disappointing food.

I chose the fixed?price menu, which looked like great value at first glance. In reality, the meal felt random & didn't come together as a coherent plate.

The main course - Grandma's Treat, a Québec meat pie (seemed mostly pork) - arrived with a mix of sides that didn't complement each other: meatballs with gravy, vegetables, potatoes, beetroot, sweet ketchup, & beans with molasses. I'm not used to meat dishes being paired with sugary components, & the sweetness clashed with the savoury elements in a way that made the whole dish feel unbalanced & heavy.

About 40 minutes after eating, I felt queasy - very unusual for me, as I normally enjoy all kinds of food. The flavours were muddled, the textures didn't work, & the overall preparation didn't sit right.

To be fair, the service was genuinely pleasant. Our waiter was friendly, chatty, & made the experience feel welcoming. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the warmth of the service.

The restaurant has charm, but based on this meal, I wouldn't return.

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

Food was amazing, the special they had for lunch was very affordable & came with plenty of food. Felt like a very fancy restaurant. Great & fast services!

Jul 17, 2026
on Google