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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+)
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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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Restaurant sans gluten!!! Tellement bon!!! Je n'ai pas commandé la poutine mais une amie l'a fait & elle avait d'l'air tellement bonne!! Je prends ça la prochaine fois!!!

Oct 3, 2024
on Google

Even if you are not Celiac, you are in for a treat! AMAZING food & service! With the plus of knowing you won't get sick from gluten,.because it is a dedicated gluten free restaurant. I could not recommend it enough The goats Cheese salad is amazing, the poutine & the serloin 🫶🏻 could have fed 3-4 people, we were stuffed!

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

Endroit convivial & chaleureux !! Dégustation de la poutine au boeuf confit !!! Un délice !!! Personnel au top !!!

Sep 12, 2024
on Google

Gf poutine was amazing! Went for lunch & had the mini - definitely enough for a full serve. I shared with my mum who isn't gf & she loved it. The best we have had. Staff knowledgeable & great service. Very happy.

Sep 10, 2024
on Google
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

Première fois à cet endroit, vraiment très bien,très bon service,la poutine Hortus,tout simplement délicieuse mais je défi quiquonque de toute la manger😀car très copieux,on va assurément y retourner.

Jul 2, 2024
on Google

Déjeuner au bistro Hortus, on a pris des poutines pour goûter à la spécialité locale ! C'était absolument délicieux ! Très bon moment 👌

Jun 26, 2024
on Google

Nous étions 9 & une seule personne a aimé son plat (qui était une poutine). Vous avez engagé un bon photographe de food photography parce que rien ne ressemble aux assiettes servies. Par contre le service était très bien. & un petit conseil... pour ce qui est des tartares ce serait bien d'avoir des croutons (comme 99% des restos qui servent des tartares). C'est vrai que c'est un attrape-touristes!

May 12, 2024
on Google

My family & I came here for brunch while on vacation. This was our favorite meal of the trip. To start, we were warmly welcomed. The decor was modern, cozy & clean, & featured photos from Hortus' rooftop aviary & gardens. There were frames of honeycomb on display, including a honeycomb to sample. I had the brunch poutine, which was fabulous & very filling. My family members had the burger, the veggie burger, & pot au fou. Everyone was happy with their dishes. The home made condiments came in cute little glass jars. The wine selection was good, & I enjoyed my "Bloody Hortus" cocktail. We'll be coming here again next time we're in Quebec.

Feb 19, 2024
on Google
4.0

Definitely a 4.8 out of 5 experience for this celiac gal. Menus in both French & English which is nice since my son isn't fluent yet. Kudos to the chef, food was divine & on point. Presentation was lovely for the type of establishment. Taste was good, but slightly too fatty for my liking. Just preference, nothing bad. I would have preferred if the music was slightly lower. It was difficult for us to hear one another with all the patrons inside. My farm to table dish was incredibly delicious. It came to $60 (market price) My son had the poutine & ate it all. Both were completely gluten free meals. I had a delicious herbal mint tea to finish the meal, & my son enjoyed a gluten free, chocolate cake. He really enjoyed it! Merci, c'était un vrai plaisir de goûter & bien manger hors de la maison en sécurité!

Feb 4, 2024
on Google