Aux Anciens Canadiens

George

3.0

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.

Ederson

4.0

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.

Alexandra

5.0

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!

Gary

4.0

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!

Carol

5.0

Imprescindível fazer reserva. Atendimento e comida excelentes. Nao deixe de provar a torta de Maple na sobremesa!

Ashley

5.0

This was the best meal I had 7-day trip to Montreal & Quebec. It was suggested to us by our tour guide. The food was superb, especially the maple pie!

Faical

2.0

I rarely review anything unless it sparked some emotion - good or bad. For this one unfortunately it's ABUSIVELY OVER PRICED. Service is good - no matter how good can't "sugar-coat" bland food... especially at their price point. Please do try the maple pie - I would come back just for that a lone & SHARE it with my partner.

Vaga

2.0

Do not recommend. Not worth the price at all. Very overpriced tourist trap. Food is mediocre. Maple pie was good. Since when is a fondue croquette? Bourginion was bland.

Yilin

5.0

Located in downtown Quebec City, this restaurant features traditional québécois cuisine. The house dates back to 1675, & is now a historical landmark. The exterior features a very traditional French house that is painted red & white. The interior walls are decorated with carved art pieces, & the ceiling lights shine through stained glass windows. The lunch special is a very good deal, which comes with a drink, bread & butter, a starter, a main dish, & a dessert. With extra fees you have the choice of upgraded dishes. The Lac St Jean Meat Pie is a unique dish made with bison, deer, elk, beef & pork filling. If you're down for the culinary adventure, this dish would be the perfect choice during cold days. The crust is buttery, flaky, & pairs well with the meat filling. The tomato fruit sauce on the side is homemade, & you can taste the tomato chunks along with its sweet & sour flavour profile. The maple syrup pie is another one of their signature desserts. The filling is very sweet, but the cream on top is unsweetened, which tones down the sweetness of the syrup. However, if you feel like something fruity, they also have other options such as a blueberry pie. Overall, a nice dinning experience, & the place was not super busy during a Friday late afternoon.

Lydia

5.0

Enjoyed a hearty meal in this cosy restaurant recommended by friends who are frequent visitors to QC (& this establishment). A stone's throw away from Chateau Frontenac, this restaurant is worth a trek down for "Grandma's treat" & the delicious maple syrup pie!