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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.
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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

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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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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

Just stopped by to grab quick lunch. While I didn't enjoy Poutine much becuase I am not a huge fan of gravy , everyone was friendly ans the service was great. The girl who served me ( I don't recall her name ) said it's her first day at the restaurant but she did a great job.

May 31, 2025
on Google

Ce restaurant est fantastique, tant au niveau de la qualité des plats que du service attentionné sans être envahissant. La nourriture est à tomber par terre. Les légumes frais sont savoureux & tellement bien apprêtés. Il y a des plats pour tous les goûts. Végés ou carnivores y trouvent leur compte. Courrez vous délecter à ce charmant restaurant. Vous ne le regretterez pas. Pour la petite histoire, j'ai savouré une délicieuse lasagne végétarienne & mon conjoint a mangé une sublime poutine au canard à l'orange. Nous avons été comblés tous les deux!

May 24, 2025
on Google

What a great spot! Super friendly staff & an amazing gluten-free menu. The Deer carpaccio melted in my mouth, & the poutine was savory & filling! Chef's kiss!

Apr 24, 2025
on Google

Nous sommes venues pour un Brunch & avons pris la poutine & le saumon. Tout était très bon & copieux. Le service est discret & agréable. Globalement une très belle expérience.

Apr 1, 2025
on Google

Un mauvais soir? J'ai opté en entrée pour l'entrée du moment qui était des raviolis farcis à la courge. Si les saveurs étaient agréables, je ne peux en dire autant de la pâte beaucoup trop épaisse qui alourdissait terriblement l'ensemble trop sec. La poutine, surmontée d'une macreuse fumée, était des plus gourmandes. Rien à redire sur ce plat. Malheureusement, l'americano servi à la fin était digne d'une cafétéria d'hôpital...

Mar 13, 2025
on Google

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Maintenant 100% sans Gluten

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Nous avons adoré manger sur la terrasse de ce merveilleux resto de la rue St-Jean

J'ai la maladie de cœliaque & j'ai pu manger en toute sécurité à cet endroit

La poutine SG à la pintade est tout simplement sublime

Le gâteau au chocolat sans gluten aussi est juste divin

Si j'avais un petit point négatif ce serait juste sur la grosseur de la portion pour la poutine mais ça ne m'empêche pas de donner un 5☆

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Feb 1, 2025
on Google

Like most bistros the things to order are not many. But what Bistro Hortus offers does delight. Took a chance on Boxing Day & we were handsomely rewarded. My two teens had the breakfast poutine with duck eggs. Tasted more like an elegant stew. My wife got the salmon with lobster bisque. "Mmmmm's" were heard throughout. I had the duck egg omelet with Quebec mushrooms & a refreshing salad. Hit the spot. My oldest treated themselves to a hot chocolate that featured ganache, maple foam, & homemade marshmallows. If in Old Quebec, definitely worth your time.

Dec 26, 2024
on Google

La poutine est hyper délicieuse la lasagne végé aussi & quoi dire du pouding chômeur toujours aussi décadent

Dec 15, 2024
on Google

Je suis venue dans le cadre de Québec Table Gourmande. C'était ma première fois. Le menu brunch fait monter l'eau à la bouche. J'ai commandé la poutine déjeuner, & mon copain & mon amie ont pris le saumon fumé. Ce ne sont pas des petites assiettes simples, elles remplissent bien le ventre. En plus des bols de fruits & de patates qui viennent avec. J'ai été déçue de mon chai latte, il était froid, & même après avoir demandé de le réchauffer il n'est pas resté chaud longtemps. À l'entrée, il y a une station dégustation de leur miel maison, c'est une touche originale & accueillante. J'y retournerai pour essayer leur menu souper!!

Nov 17, 2024
on Google