Aux Anciens Canadiens

Daniel

5.0

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.

Rob

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.

Anthony

5.0

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!

A

5.0

We really enjoyed this restaurant in the heart of Old Quebec! The food was absolutely amazing! We tried two soups, split pea & the chef's soup, both delicious! We devoured them immediately, so no pictures, sadly. We shared the grandma's plate with meat pie & a variety of sides, everything was so full of flavor & incredibly delicious! For dessert, we had thr Maple Syrup Pie & the Maple Syrup Bread Pudding, amazingly packed with flavor!
Our server was very attentive, cheerful & ready to fill our water glasses each time he stopped at the table. We felt very spoiled by his friendly attention.
The atmosphere is extremely charming, combining old & modern features & decor. & don't miss the bathrooms! A cute little closet with unique features!
Highly recommended this spot, its the oldest French building in Quebec & offers amazing food & service!

Sara

3.0

The salad was delicious, but it was a bit overpriced for what it was.

Justin

4.0

Expensive but really exceptional service & great AC

Shawn

5.0

Unpretentious in all the right ways. An absolute legend of a restaurant.

Felisa

5.0

Excellent restaurant. We came here wanting to try Québécois meals & they were very good. The dessert (dessert of the moment) was especially good. Overall, loved this place!

Prajith

5.0

Food was delicious & full of flavor. The service was warm, friendly, & attentive throughout our visit. The restaurant has a charming old-world atmosphere that really brings the history & character of Old Quebec to life. A great place to enjoy traditional Quebec cuisine in a unique setting. Definitely worth a visit!

Alex

5.0

Very nice overall & the lunch special is $40 with wine, entree & a maple syrup pie. I feel that I drank a whole bottle of maple syrup eating the pie, but it was so good that I'm still think about it a week later.