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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

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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This was our favourite restaurant during our Quebec City getaway. We ate here 3 separate times & all of our meals were delicious. We were very pleasantly surprised to see that their entire menu is gluten free as well. & you'd never know it - no lack of taste whatsoever. Highly recommend!

Mar 13, 2025
on Google

A must visit!!! Food was Devine, graciously presented & super fresh! Atmosphere was cozy, warm & relaxing. Service was top notch, very nice & attentive people. We had the vegetables soup, veggies nachos & creme brûlée for dessert, just heaven! But they do have meat & sea food as well! Highly recommend!!!

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

Excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere. The honey on display is a nice touch. The vegetable curry was amazing! Highly recommend it. Their desserts are phenomenal as well.

Oct 29, 2024
on Google

Wonderful & a true Quebec foodie experience, especially for those who are gluten free. The food easily matches non-GF restaurants of the area! Highly recommend! 🤤

Oct 26, 2024
on Google

A terrific meal! Lovely place. Highly recommend

Oct 19, 2024
on Google

This restaurant had it all! I came here specifically because of the completely gluten free menu, but this restaurant goes far beyond just a gluten free option for dining. The food was dynamic, fresh, & inventive. We loved the thought into each dish we ordered, & the story behind the produce & selection of products. I would say this was one of our favorite meals on our trip. We ordered the bread basket, deer carpaccio, french onion soup, & the beef option. Highly highly recommend stopping by here on your next visit, gluten free or not.

Oct 4, 2024
on Google

As a celiac I was pleasantly surprised to find a completely gluten free restaurant but was more astonished by how absolutely delicious the food was. There was no compromise in taste. My husband & I have travelled the world & this is in our top 5 best restaurants. My husband is not gluten free & agrees it is some of the best food he has had. Celiac or not, we highly recommend eating here. We also had amazing service & loved the atmosphere. We may even go back again tonight.

Aug 21, 2024
on Google
5.0

The food was magnificent & I would highly recommend anything on the menu. It's all fresh & perfectly prepared, but let's focus the service, which was truly exceptional! Every staff member was attentive & dedicated to meeting our needs, regardless of who was serving our table. The service felt genuinely warm & welcoming, as if the staff truly enjoyed being there. They worked seamlessly as a team, balancing efficiency with a personal touch. A special mention goes to Sandrin, the bartender. She made us feel like the center of attention in a bustling restaurant, & her attentive service made our experience memorable. Thanks to her, we're already looking forward to our next visit.

Aug 19, 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
5.0

Great tasty food , I ordered beef & squash soup my husband ordered burger with onions soup in addition to bread with butter ended by earl gray tea I highly recommend this restaurant to whom like to try different flavours👌🏼

Aug 4, 2024
on Google