Aux Anciens Canadiens se spécialise dans la cuisine traditionnelle canadienne-française en proposant des classiques régionaux tels que la tourtière, le bison et le wapiti. Le menu met en valeur des ingrédients locaux préparés avec des techniques de grillade et de cuisson lente qui reflètent les pratiques culinaires historiques. Les clients découvrent un cadre défini par une architecture authentique, des murs de pierre épais et des boiseries qui créent une atmosphère dense et rustique. Cet établissement privilégie les saveurs riches et savoureuses grâce à des préparations de viande copieuses et des accompagnements de légumes typiques du territoire environnant. Chaque plat vise à présenter l'essence fondamentale de la gastronomie régionale avec une attention précise aux assaisonnements et aux méthodes de cuisson traditionnelles. L'accent demeure sur des saveurs authentiques et robustes servies dans un environnement qui reflète le patrimoine local par sa conception intérieure préservée.
Aux Anciens Canadiens est largement reconnu pour son atmosphère historique et charmante ainsi que pour son dévouement envers la cuisine traditionnelle québécoise, de nombreux visiteurs louant le cadre authentique au sein de l'un des plus vieux bâtiments de la ville. Les convives soulignent fréquemment le service attentionné et amical, particulièrement lors de la dégustation des menus du midi populaires, et beaucoup considèrent la tarte au sirop d'érable et les divers plats de viande comme des incontournables. Bien que la grande majorité des clients décrivent une expérience mémorable et délicieuse, certains critiques notent que la qualité des plats peut être inégale, quelques convives trouvant certains repas trop chers ou en deçà de la réputation historique de l'établissement.
I've wanted to eat at Aux Anciens ever since my first trip to Quebec City more than 30 years ago. This trip, I finally had the chance ... & I should have saved my money. The interior is lovely & cozy & everything I'd hoped for. The food & service were ... not. Our waiter was efficient enough, but the thinly veiled misogynistic "jokes" were not appreciated. I lost count of how many cracks he made about whether I "allowed" my husband to do this, that, & the other. He was not funny. Food-wise, my husband & I both had the lunchtime table d'hote. We both ordered the soup of the day, which was a lovely cream of broccoli served with warm bread. For the main, my husband had the chicken cordon bleu. It contained an almost invisible slice of ham, no cheese, & was dry. He said the boxed version you can buy at Costco was a thousand times better. His side veggies were tasteless mush. I ordered the salad with grilled goat cheese & marinated beets. Presentation was gorgeous ... the meal itself was not. The cheese was super salty (& tasted of nothing else), the beets were boiled & had maybe been shown a marinade but certainly never touched one, & if there was a dressing of any kind, it was well, well hidden. So yes, underwhelmed would be an understatement. Aux Anciens was worth neither the anticipation nor the price. We will never go back, & I cannot recommend.
Update Oct 25th, 2024: My parents still go here every time they are in QC. The atmosphere & decor haven't changed a bit, which is a great thing. The portions are still huge given how traditional the food is which is another way to say heavy & a lot of butter. So filling. So delicious. Original: Such a unique spot. From the architecture outside & the iconic red roof, to the slightly cramped, yet cozy decor inside, it really does stay true to it's name. Literally translated to at the ancient Canadians, it was like walking into an old world cabin decorated by everyone's favourite grandparents. The service was spectacular & the food was good. The Quebec Meat Pie had such a flaky & buttery crust & the meatball side packed such a powerful punch of flavour. The Pumpkin Soup was so light & needed a bit of salt, but overall nice & the crème brûlée was spectacular. It doesn't look caramelized, but it was & had a nice crunchy top shell.
Would give 6 stars if I could! Service was excellent even when the dining area was nearly completely full. Cozy atmosphere with plenty of tables. I ordered the wild game meat pie (tonight's was red deer, bison & elk). Generous portion! So flavorful, tender, & moist (yes, I know this word is "yucky" to some but it's the best I can think of to describe the meat filling) complimented perfectly by the fruit ketchup. The pie crust was flaky & buttery & expertly proportioned so as to not take over the filling without leaving you wanting for more. The veggie selection was delicious as well. I also ordered a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary that was very tasty. Julien was the server. He was attentive but not intrusive to all of the tables he was serving. Helpful & friendly!
30 oct. 2024
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Food is great & our waiter was very nice! We had lunch here & it was $39 for drink, appetizer, main, & dessert. Simple great deal! I loved meat pie & maple caramel bread pudding! Our waiter was very kind & explained each dish. The place was like a little old house with cozy feeling. Would love to come back here again if I visit Quebec City in the future!
Food is great & our waiter was very nice! We had lunch here & it was $39 for drink, appetizer, main, & dessert. Simple great deal! I loved meat pie & maple caramel bread pudding! Our waiter was very kind & explained each dish. The place was like a little old house with cozy feeling. Would love to come back here again if I visit Quebec City in the future!
Very homey & cozy experience, felt like I was eating someone's family recipes. Perfect place for comfort food. Make sure you're hungry, portions are big!
We came here after a long walk in the city. It was freezing & wet outside & one could feel cozy & warm immediately walking inside this little authentic house. I got exceptional food & service for what I paid. I enjoyed this creamy fish fillet a lot, the stewed vegetables inside were well seasoned & the tenderness was just right. Hope I will bring my parents here someday!
