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Bistro Hortus Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
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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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5.0

I wish we had time to dine at Bistro Hortus a second & third time. Delicious food...soups are wonderful! Not having to worry if the menu is gluten free is fantastic. Easy going vibe & the service was prompt & friendly. Great location too.

Aug 13, 2024
5.0

Awesome weekend brunch out on the terrasse. Each main course was served with in-house made side dishes. The homemade yogurt & granola were a lovely start to the meal. The accompanying organic strawberries & blueberries were bursting with fresh sweet flavour. We enjoyed breads & house-made jam & fried potatoes with our main. Eggs perfectly cooked, buckwheat waffle, bacon roti, & guinea fowl sausage were some of the items comprising our delicious main courses. Everything was wonderful, including the service. We'd recommend this resto. When we return, we'd like to try the lunch/dinner menu. The resto also has vegetarian & gluten-free options. Updated 2024 August Lovely as usual. Excellent Hortus Spritz. 3 course lunch menu. We had poutine & the Guinea fowl sausage. Great tastes of farm to table ingredients. Maple fudge dessert a sweet ending. Nice patio with great views. See last four photos.

Aug 7, 2024
on Google
5.0

Beautiful spot in a busy part of Old Quebec. Picturesque, but definitely not a tourist trap. The food is all local & seasonal, with plenty of options for everyone, from seafood to meat plates to vegetarian. Everything seemed to be gluten free. The plating is gorgeous & every bite we had was delicious. Great cocktails & mocktails. The service was also very friendly. Highly recommend

Aug 4, 2024
on Google

The service & food were outstanding! It was such a relaxing dining experience since the whole restaurant is nut & gluten-free. Would highly recommend

Aug 2, 2024
on Google

The nachos were out of this world, loved the homemade salsa & chips. We were thrilled to have found everything on the menu was gluten free & it was amazing. Definitely worth coming back to old Quebec & visiting this establishment.

Jul 25, 2024
on Google

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️ & you'd never know but everything is gluten free as a plus

Jul 12, 2024
on Google

As someone who is gluten free, it's difficult finding places with gluten free food that also tastes good, but this place is great! Their portions are good, food is delicious, & the servers are knowledgeable about gluten free safety. Also, practically most of the menu is gluten free, which never happens so it was nice being able to just choose any meal without being sad that I can't eat something that isn't gluten free. Next time I'm in Quebec City, I will definitely come again!

Jun 29, 2024
on Google
4.0

Fully gluten free restaurant! A great find during out trip, very generous portions. Slightly expensive, but i guess celiacs can't have everything.

Jun 6, 2024
on Google

Food was excellent. Highly recommend the lasana. Everything was Gluten-Free.

Jun 4, 2024
on Google

I'm celiac & all the menu is gluten free. It's delicious. I will 100% recommend to everyone visiting Quebec.

Mar 23, 2024
on Google