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Restaurant

Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN9:30 am - 10 pm
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Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
Organic/BioMarketVegetarianVegan OptionsHealthyKetoSaladsTartareCreativeBistroSeafood/FishRegionalGluten-free OptionsBoutique-CounterBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of wines

About

IN PHOTOS (pdf)

By combining freshness and creativity, the Bistro Hortus offers you a menu rich in local and organic products. For your greatest pleasure, chef Stéphane Roth presents a menu of the “Ferme à la Table” trend. With his unique cooking style, he puts the spotlight as much on meat and fish as on vegetables, always with a view to eco-responsible cuisine. An experience combining good food, good atmosphere and good prices awaits you!

Hortus is the proud owner of two green rooftop gardens located in the heart of Vieux-Québec, right above you! Our crops are quintessential part of your meal.

Our chef Stéphane Roth harvesting fresh vegetables from our roof.

Our gardens will provide some of the fruits and vegetables used in our recipes. Production being limited due to space constraint, we work closely with Quebec farmers who grow organic produce.

OUR BEES

We also own multiple beehives placed onto large strawberry fields at l’ole-d’orleans, home of our Oh Bio partner. Tree beehives are located on the rooftop of Hotel du Vieux Quebec and greatly improve the pollination of our gardens.

The importance of bees to biodiversity

Besides providing their beloved honey, bees are a fondamental part of every aspect linked to the ecosystem. Bees are the most important pollinators, close to 80%, therefore essential to flowering plants reproduction. They are also vital through food chain, considering that 35% of fruits and vegetables depend on pollination by insects

Details

Our Specialties

Local and organic products, meat, fish and vegetables, from an eco-responsible perspective.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 80 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Parkings in the street.
Contact us for more details.
35 seats
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Reviews for Bistro Hortus

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on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-07-19
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Review Summary

Bistro Hortus is widely recognized as a premier destination in Old Quebec, celebrated for its high-quality, farm-to-table cuisine and inclusive, entirely gluten-free menu. Guests frequently praise the fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creative dishes, with specific highlights including the pouding chomeur, goat cheese appetizers, and various duck preparations. While the atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, charming, and welcoming, with a beautiful terrace, the service is a standout feature for many, often characterized as attentive, professional, and exceptionally friendly. Although experiences regarding noise levels and certain menu experimentalism can vary, the restaurant remains a highly recommended spot for those with dietary restrictions and anyone seeking a flavorful, authentic dining experience in the heart of the city.
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful brunch spot & so rewarding to have gluten-free food that was so delicious you would never know. Bonus bread & jam! In a city full of great restaurants, I would put Bistro Hortus near the top - celiac or not!

Jan 1, 2024

food was pretty good, went there for a brunch. staff is friendly & service is fast

Dec 18, 2023
on Google

Dropped in for brunch around 10am on a Saturday & was able to get a table right away. It looks like they focus on organic ingredients & duck eggs (rather than chicken). Their brunch includes a yogurt parfait, toast with butter & marmalade, roasted potatoes & fruit salad. This was a surprising addition! Both of our dishes were incredibly. Our duck eggs were cooked to perfection & everything just melded so well. I loved it all but weirdly enough the bread + butter/marmalade was my favorite. You can tell the ingredients are great quality. The service was really great as well. Everyone was so nice & polite. I also loved sitting by the window & watching the beautiful bustling street

Dec 9, 2023
on Google

Nous sommes aller 5 amis pour prendre un brunch. Ce fût un moment très agréable & un très bon repas. Ma conjointe a pris le déjeuner québécois & moi le "du breton biologique " Fait cocasse la facture fût de 66.00$ Avec les taxes. Avec le pourboire j'ai mais ça à 75$. J'aime les chiffres rond 😀

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

An amazing brunch spot with fantastic gluten free options!

Nov 27, 2023
5.0

J'ai adoré ma première expérience au Hortus pour le brunch. De présenter un brunch sans gluten complet aussi généreux & goûteux, avec toute l'attention portée au détail. J'aime l'approche éco responsable de ce restaurant & le concept de la ferme à la table, avec ses toits verts & ses ruches également. Il y a beaucoup de choix de cocktails mais surtout d'excellents mocktails qui valent le détour! Nous avons eu un excellent service & y retournerons assurément!

Sep 24, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

Désappointé de ne pas avoir eu le choix du brunch

Sep 6, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Brunchs toujours aussi agréables, nous y retournerons !

Sep 5, 2023

Brunchs très bons. Personnel sympathique. Bonne localisation.

Aug 25, 2023
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via Other
1 Review
5.0

Likely the best Brunch I've ever had. I ordered the breakfast poutine which subs breakfast potatoes for fries & adds a beautiful pot-roast, egg, & in-house made bacon. 5 stars! Their homemade yogurt & granola, was complimentary & tasted wonderful. The hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows is a beautiful thing. Everything we ordered was well above my expectations. What a wonderful start to our first day in Quebec City!

Jun 15, 2023