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Bistro Hortus Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
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Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 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

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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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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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service, exquisite food with appealing presentations & cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Nov 28, 2021
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4.0

Food was great, I can highly recommend this restaurant!

Nov 24, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Tous les plats étaient très savoureux avec une présentation soignée (bravo au chef!). L'endroit est chaleureux avec une ambiance décontractée. Le service: impeccable. Je le recommande fortement.

Oct 19, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Belle ambiance, très bon service, les employés très disponible & accueillants à recommande

Oct 4, 2021
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5.0

Good food, friendly & attentive service. Would definitely recommend.

Sep 22, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Magnifique expérience culinaire. Tout était frais, goûteux, un brunch à refaire qui donne un nouveau souffle au Vieux Québec, trop souvent abonné aux restaurants très moyens & à fort prix. Ici, c'est le contraire. Généreux & abordable. Je recommande sans hésiter.

Sep 6, 2021
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4.0

The restaurant is very nice. The attention by the staff is very good. The food is ... different ... not always in the best way. My table offer the charcuterie platter to start. I think it was the best dish in our whole meal. I strongly recommend it. For mains, some of us ordered the Poutin fries, which was very weird. The gravy was at the bottom & the cheese curds tasted like Mozzarella cheese, the one you buy at a grocery store in bulk. We did not like them. The filet Mignon was good (a good restaurant that screws this cut would be in real trouble, IMHO) & the seafood platter was good as well. I would go back if I had the chance, I would not order their poutins though.

Aug 26, 2021
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5.0

Excellent, brunch dépassent nos attentes, service impeccable, on recommande .

Aug 26, 2021
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5.0

We had a fantastic meal & experience at Hortus. In fact, we enjoyed this restaurant so much that we choose to visit it 2 times during our one-week anniversary trip to Old Quebec. The food was delicious & time & care were spent in its presentation & in finding unique & interesting taste blends. The atmosphere was romantic & we really enjoyed the time we spent on the outdoor terrace. Our server was exceptional, very attentive, & worked to meet our every need. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Aug 16, 2021
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5.0

Excellent service rapide & efficace! La nourriture était plus qu'excellente! Je recommande fortement!

Aug 11, 2021