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Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 9:30 am
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Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
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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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on Google4.5 (1300+)
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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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Awesome food!! Everything was gluten free & delicious.

Jul 9, 2026
on Google

It's the best finding a place that is 100% gluten free! I felt so comfortable right away & our server was really nice & helpful! This was sooooo delicious & amazing we had to go back a second time. We shared the halibut, burger & beef. All three dishes were super flavourful. The desserts were amazing the crème brûlée was my favourite! The drinks were also amazing. We went back & got the burgers again (absolute favourite thing there) it was sooo delicious & flavourful! We also tried the ice tea it was very special & delicious! I will be back!

Jul 9, 2026
on Google

Fantastic food & great to go somewhere that is totally gluten free

Jul 5, 2026
on Google

We ate here 4 times on our trip to QC. Super fresh local farm to table ingredients. The only thing you could even tell was gluten free was the hamburger bun. The fig bread with the Quebec cheeses was the best I've had in 10 years of extensive gluten free travel. The desserts were great. Loved the entire experience.

Jul 3, 2026
on Google

Wonderful gluten-free menu & full vegetarian options. A little loud - both talking & music.

Jul 1, 2026
on Google

We had two great gluten-free experiences here. Once for dinner & then for lunch the next day. We had heard good things about this restaurant & that it was also dog friendly so we headed here for dinner when we arrived in Quebec. We had seats on the patio quickly with our puppy & Jour had our drinks quickly. I had a delicious gluten-free beer & my girlfriend had the french martini. We had the burger & an order of their poutine. They were amazing & we felt safe from gluten issues. The next day were had lunch. We had the verdurette, baked brie, & the grilled cheese with beef on top. Oh, & 4 Sangria to hydrate. Highly recommend!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

We loved Hortus. My wife & I are both gluten free & were excited to find this restaurant. We were able to sit outside as I made reservations online before travelling. We both had French Onion Soup & it was amazing. My wife had poutine & loved it, & I had wild boar rilletes (on the appetizer) menu & it was delicious. We would go back again.

Jun 3, 2026
on Google

Completely gluten free restaurant. Farm to table. I ordered burger (which was extremely good) & fries & hubby ordered vegetable curry. Plus they have Helix beer ( gluten free)

May 14, 2026
on Google

Amazing 100% gluten free experience! Highly recommend!

May 11, 2026
on Google

Best food in Quebec city! 100% gluten free, local fresh foods, home made honey, & just a great experience overall! Not only compares to the greatest restaurants around the province, but competes!

May 2, 2026
on Google