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Bistro Hortus Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
Bistro Hortus Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
Restaurant

Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN9:30 am - 10 pm
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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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Reviews for Bistro Hortus

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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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This restaurant was recommended to our party prior to our visit to Quebec City. The quality of the food along with atmosphere was perfect. Everyone has been talking about how good this restaurant is which is a great sign of an awesome experience. The prices are in line with most restaurants we have gone to across America & Canada. We will be back some day!

Oct 14, 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
5.0

Wow! Délicieux repas 100% sans gluten. Je suis surprise à chaque fois de la qualité de la nourriture. Je recommande à tout coeliaque !

Sep 27, 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

Belle découverte ! Excellent souper, bon service & très beau cadre, je recommande !

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

Plats médiocres ! Trop de salades pour couvrir la misère, poisson mal cuit Assiette de fromages insipides Pas recommandé Service très bien

Aug 30, 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

Superbe découverte aujourd'hui. Restaurant sans gluten à 100%, génial pour les personnes intolérante ou allergiques. Serveuse au top & sympathiques. & cuisine extra. Je recommande vivement. Merci à vous

Aug 11, 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