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.
Described as one of the oldest restaurants in Canada, we had the opportunity to dine here as part of our tour of Québec city. The ambience was great & it had a certain aged feel to it. The outfits of the waitress stemmed from a period past & this gave the restaurant an authentic feel. I tried duck for the first time here & I enjoyed it. It was part of my poutine. I strongly recommend this establishment.
Fabulous restaurant in Old Quebec. I believe on the outside of the building a marker plate dated it to 1675. Food & service were exceptional. Highly recommended!
31 oct. 2024
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Atmosphère conviviale & déco très chaleureuse. Super service de Sam. Je vous conseille d'y aller le midi, menu à 39$ avec boisson, entrée, plat, dessert. Délicieux. Un peu déçue par la crème brûlée à l'érable qui était délicieuse mais ne goûtait pas l'érable. Pleins de plats typiques québécois & réconfortant. Nous nous sommes régalé je recommande !
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!
I'd give 6 stars if I could. A superbly wonderful maiden dining experience for our family - & all thanks to ChatGPT to suggest this as one of our best options to get a true flavor of Quebec City cuisine. We went for the pre-fixed $40 lunch option. We started around 2:30 (super crowded!) & were there until about 4:30, by when most of the restaurant was empty. I highly recommend reservations. For starters - our table of 4 went for a poutine, wild meat cretons, meat pie, & the escargots. The meat cretons were very close to a pate. The escargots were delicious. The poutine & the pie were also highly appreciated at our table. I skipped the house wine & instead went with a recipe I looked up on their own recipe book that was for sale at the reception - called the Homemade Caribou, 1 oz vodka in 2 oz of Canadian sherry. It was smooth as silk, loved it! For main courses our table had Lac St-Jean meat pie (bison, deer, elk, beef, pork), Beef Wellington, The Three Tenderlions Grilled (deer, bison, & elk), & the Chef's inspiration (today it was veal pieces in a raspberry-infused sauce). I can't tell which one was the best as they were all competing with each other in freshness, taste, visual appeal. Dessert was split between the pies & the creme brulee. No bad choices here. Our 2-hour lunch never felt rushed - & we never felt ignored either. Our waitress was polite, efficient, & eager to help when we had questions about the options. A true lovely dining experience - highly recommend!
Great old house decorations as well. Definitely one of the best sports to eat local dishes other than poutine. They have a well curated menu & some special dishes. The house wine paired perfect & the dessert I recommend maple bread pudding
Excellent rapport qualité - prix. On s y est réfugié pour échapper à la pluie, mais on était très agréablement surpris, il ne s agit pas du tout d'un restaurant attrape -touriste, les portions sont généreuses, les plats délicieux & bien servis & le service très aimable & efficace, rien à dire, je recommande vivement.
