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 would 100% recommend this place! We tried the red deer, bison, & elk meat, & it was delicious. We also had the traditional dish poutine, which is fries with gravy & cheese.
As a dessert we had a typical pie with maple syrup which was AMAZING
What really stood out was the kindness & attention of the staff at all times.
If you're visiting Quebec, you shouldn't miss it!
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.
11 juil. 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Warm & welcoming restaurant very close to Chateau Frontenac in Old Quebec. Traditional cuisine, with staff happy to explain dishes. Meat pie was lovely, & the two desserts were wonderful (Maple Bread Pudding & dessert du moment, which was a cranberry & date cake with butter sauce). The building is old, so be aware that the bathrooms are up narrow stairs, & you do need to watch your head & step!
A fine choice for a dinner out! Menu has a great variety & everything tasted fine. Make a reservation & dine in small groups - seating is extremely limited & walk-ins often wait a long time, even on weekdays. Get the maple crème brûlée!
