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

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 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 2026-07-20
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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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As someone who is gluten free, it's difficult finding places with gluten free food that also tastes good, but this place is great! Their portions are good, food is delicious, & the servers are knowledgeable about gluten free safety. Also, practically most of the menu is gluten free, which never happens so it was nice being able to just choose any meal without being sad that I can't eat something that isn't gluten free. Next time I'm in Quebec City, I will definitely come again!

Jun 29, 2024
on Google
4.0

Fully gluten free restaurant! A great find during out trip, very generous portions. Slightly expensive, but i guess celiacs can't have everything.

Jun 6, 2024
on Google

Food was excellent. Highly recommend the lasana. Everything was Gluten-Free.

Jun 4, 2024
on Google

Franchement juste WOW!!! À chaque fois que j'y suis allée j'ai toujours été très satisfaite en plus en étant Coeliaque tout est sans gluten 😍

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

Today I went with my family to dinner at the restaurant. We didn't have a reservation, but Eve promptly seated us at a table in a very pleasant location. We were very well looked after, impeccable service. Eve gave us all assistance in English, as we don't speak French. we were very pleased with the dinner, the service & the atmosphere. Furthermore, two people in our group cannot eat foods with gluten, & this was not a problem, as the menu has several options for restricted diets.

May 18, 2024
on Google

Wow! J'ai adoré ma soirée au bistro Hortus. Le service de notre serveuse était excellent. Les allergenes sont bien identifiés sur le menu, & presque tout est sans gluten! Je recommande cet endroit à 100%.

Apr 30, 2024
on Google
3.5

Bon service, personnel souriant mais qualité de la nourriture très moyenne... L'orientation vegan ou sans gluten ne justifie pas le prix demandé, on a l'impression que le ou la cuisinière a peu d'expérience pour ce qui est de l'harmonie des saveurs. De plus exiger 5$ pour du pain pour accompagner une soupe aux légumes d'à peine une tasse à 11$ est carrément exagéré. Qu'il s'agisse de pain gluten ou pas.

Apr 28, 2024

Très beau restaurant, un personnel chaleureux & surtout une belle mission de promouvoir les produits locaux (dont certains qu'ils font eux-mêmes !). Les plats sont variés, sans gluten, avec plusieurs options végés. J'ai préféré mon expérience nourriture brunch d'il y a quelques mois à mon expérience à jour de soir. Le rapport qualité/prix de soir me semble moins intéressant; les produits pourraient être peaufinés davantage. J'ai choisi le pot-au-feu végétarien, qui m'a plu en grande partie, mais il manquait un je-ne-sais-quoi. Certains légumes étaient plus âgés que d'autres. L'ail fermenté au miel maison était très intéressant toutefois. J'en ressors quand même satisfaite; le service & le professionalisme du personnel a su compenser pour les menues lacunes de la nourriture. À essayer !

Apr 7, 2024
on Google

I'm celiac & all the menu is gluten free. It's delicious. I will 100% recommend to everyone visiting Quebec.

Mar 23, 2024
on Google

This was the best gluten free brunch I have had in the seven years I have been celiac. Amazing service & large portion sizes. Service was incredible.

Mar 16, 2024
on Google