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Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 9:30 am
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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

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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+)
*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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5.0

Menu is completely gluten free & nut free. Safe for people with celiac disease & tree nut allergies.

Apr 9, 2026
on Google

Amazing restaurant with the best gluten free food! It is so cozy & accommodating with great quality ingredients. We went to visit from Boston & cannot wait to go back.

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

When I arrived at Bistro Hortus on my birthday for my reservation for three people, I decided I wanted to eat alone because my family was driving me insane. Marianne, who was also my server, was happy to allow me to eat alone. She sat my family separate from me. I am so glad that I at alone.
The staff was wonderful & very sympathetic to me being very sad on my birthday. My mood changed when I sat down. The music playing was great & the atmosphere was classy, but it gave me a casual homey feeling.
After ordering the Quebec Lamb Shank, I settled into a super yummy meal. I found myself rocking my head back & forth to the music & enjoying the delicious food. At one point, I actually closed my eyes without knowing it because I was so relaxed & the food was so good. The cider I ordered was also refreshing & light.
For dessert, I ordered Pouding Chomeur. Because they knew it was my birthday, my dessert came with it a super cool zig zag candle that came out of the board It was served on. I felt really special in a place I had never been before. It was simply divine. If you do not like very sweet desserts, this one might not be for you. Although the caramel sauce is very sweet, the maple ice cream that is served with balances it out. ORDER IT & see!
Overall this is a great place to eat, or just to get some tea, coffee or a glass of wine. If you are living a gluten-free lifestyle, you will love this restaurant. Instead of searching all over the menu for something that you can eat, the entire menu is open to you. I will come back again before my trip is over.

Nov 26, 2025
on Google

A Tale of Two Dinners
We had dinner here twice. The person greeting you at the door is consistently warm & engaging but that was where the similarities ended.
The first night we were delighted to discover that most everything on the menu is gluten free & celiac safe. It's always a relief to find a dedicated gluten free restaurant. Our server was attentive & helpful navigating the menu. Cocktails were interesting & the appetizers were wonderful. The onion soup in particular was rich & delicious. The burger was fantastic & the gluten free bun had a fantastic brioche like texture. The vegetable soup was innovative & delighted a 10 year old. The meal was memorable enough that we decided to return.
Unfortunately our follow up dinner was a mirror image of the first. Our server was inattentive & largely absent. When she brought us a ketchup that had been mostly used by someone else there was no apology, she just shrugged it off. The same onion soup was incredibly salty & barely warm enough to soften the cheese. Never having had poutine I decided to try their spin on the dish with duck a l'orange poutine. It was far too sweet to enjoy & again not warm enough for the cheese to melt. The care & attention paid to our previous meal was out the window & we left feeling that we had paid a lot for second rate food & sub-par service.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google

A very unique & special dinner in Quebec City. The Bistro Hortus prides itself on locally sourced ingredients & a menu that is exclusively crafted around both Gluten Free & Nut Free .

We had made reservations weeks in advance as I had heard it gets very busy & reservations are highly recommended.

Upon arrival we were greeted & immediately shown to our table . Our waitress explained the philosophy of the restaurant & took our ordered . Cocktails included locally sourced ingredients & local artisanal gin. Both delicious .

Appetizer we got a fresh goat cheese platter with GF crackers & grilled zucchini. Honey drizzled over goat cheese is their own harvest. Great combination of flavors .

Main dishes we got a vegetarian dish with Beluga lentils , smoked tofu & roasted squash. Truly special dish packed with flavor & good healthy fiber . Also as a main the organically raised chicken was juicy & well seasoned . Accompanied by an array of vegetables including beets , carrots & sweet potatoes with a homemade BBQ sauce that had hints of honey . Definitely a memorable plate .

The entire dessert menu is also Gluten Free which is often a rarity at restaurants. We tried the pudding Chomeur which is a moist cake soaked in a hot caramel sauce that soaks up into the cake . On top of that was an organic maple syrup ice cream that tied everything together . Warm cake & ice cream : a dream of flavors .

The staff was great . Fast & accommodating by explaining the menu & making recommendations.

You can tell the owners take pride in this farm to table plus locally sourced ingredients restaurant .

Great job to the team of Bistro Hortus .

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Our experience at the Bistro Hortus was so good, we went twice in one day. Having a completely gluten free menu made dining a breeze for myself (a celiac). The service (Available in French & English) was outstanding as was the food. I would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. I would definitely go again!

Oct 14, 2025
on Google

This brilliantly created establishment elevates cusine to the highest level with a carefree, yet calculated approach. We found it online as one of few farm to table restaurants in this heavily touristed area of Quebec City. We went in not knowing at the time that it was a completely gluten free environment. After reviewing the menu I had some concern, but kept an open mind, glad I did. There was no chance of disappointment here. A well crafted meal was presented to us with style & flare, yet simple & fresh in its ingredient selections. Fresh everything, including honey off the comb! Don't miss an opportunity to be pleasantly surprised!

Aug 27, 2025
on Google

Decided to stop mid afternoon, completely unexpected . We ordered from the 3-5 pm menu. Wowowow! Mini poutine & Hortus nachos. Great serving sizes & GLUTEN FREE✔?✔?
Polite staff , great discovery !

Aug 17, 2025
on Google

Really chill place. The entire menu is gluten free (yes !) if you are gluten intolerant go for it !

Aug 11, 2025
on Google

An extraordinary brunch & gluten free as well. The place to go for anyone with Celiac Disease.

Jul 30, 2025
on Google