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11:30 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Saturday

9:30 am - 10 pm

Sunday

9:30 am - 10 pm

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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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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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Catherine

5.0

Bistro Hortus is a gem found near Old Quebec. I wish I had discovered it on my first dayso that I could have gone back for more meals. It is entirely gluten free, but not in a way that is noticeable to others. They had fresh ingredients with Quebec/French classics like poutine & Croque Madame. We enjoyed both along with both red & non-alcoholic sangrias.

Jul 28, 2026

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5.0

This charming restaurant features a menu with farm-to-table style cuisine! All of the ingredients are fresh & mostly curated from their rooftop gardens! Local honey is also sold here, which they maintain in their gardens.
The food is delicious! With complimentary flavors across all dishes, you are in for a culinary treat when you dine here!
The staff is warm & welcoming, our group was spoiled by the generous hospitality! I highly recommend a visit to this restaurant during your visit to Quèbec City!

Jul 17, 2026

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Len

5.0

This was an excellent experience. The farm to table concept ensures the freshest ingredients. Our food was exceptional. We also loved the honey! Thank you.

Jul 14, 2026

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Danielle

5.0

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

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Karla

5.0

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

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Michael

5.0

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

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Raymond

5.0

Inspirational & delicious. This is local restaurant that emphasizes a farm-to-table freshness in its ingredients. The setting has outdoor dining in Old Quebec & a beautiful indoor seating. As a traveler on the go, I had the Quebec trout. It was delicious.

Sep 17, 2025

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Vincent

5.0

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

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Steven

5.0

We have been dining at Bistro Hortus for a few years now during our visits to Old Quebec City. It has become one of our favourite restaurants. With one of us being celiac, we always know we can safely dine & recieve not only excellent food, but excellent service.
Ingredients are always fresh, the wine selections are more than adequate & the variety of gluten free options is hard to beat.
Every dish has been delicious, especially the nachos which are unlike any nachos we have ever had. It's one of our go-to dishes when we visit.
You cannot go wrong with a dining experience at Bistro Hortus.
Steve L

May 18, 2025

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5.0

Locally sourced & beautifully presented cuisine. They produce their own honey on the roof & name the farms for key ingredients in the menu descriptions. Menu information shows clear awareness about dietary needs. I do not remember seeing anything on the menu not labeled as gluten free. Good range of vegetarian options, too.

May 16, 2025

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