Bistro Hortus

Name: Bistro Hortus
Address: 1190 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec, QC, G1R 1S6, CA
Telephone: +1-4186925524
Price range: $$ & $$$
Rating: 4.7

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel

Old-Quebec

$$ & $$$

OPEN11:30 am - 10 pm

Monday	11:30 am - 10 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am - 10 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 10 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday	9:30 am - 10 pm
Sunday	9:30 am - 10 pm

Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.

Organic/Bio Market Vegetarian Vegan Options Healthy Keto Salads Tartare Creative Bistro Seafood/Fish Regional Gluten-free Options Boutique-Counter Brunch Great selection of cocktails Great selection of wines

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1190 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec, G1R 1S6

Old-Quebec, Quebec

(418) 692-5524

hortus.ca

About

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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.

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Capacity: 80 We accept: Master Card, Visa, Interac

Boutique-Counter Brunch Delivery Family / Kid-friendly Good For Groups Great selection of cocktails Great selection of wines Happy Hour Hotel Restaurant Parking Available Reception Services / Private Events Takeout Available Terrace

Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel

Parkings in the street.

35 seats

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Upper Town (Saint-Jean-Baptiste), Quebec

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Bistro Hortus is highly regarded for its fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and its inclusive menu, which is entirely gluten-free and accommodating to various dietary needs. Visitors frequently praise the diverse and flavorful dishes, with highlights including the onion soup, duck poutine, and the popular maple-infused desserts. While the restaurant offers a cozy and pleasant atmosphere both indoors and on the patio, the consistently attentive and friendly service is often cited as a standout aspect of the overall dining experience. It is a popular destination for both locals and travelers, providing a reliable and enjoyable environment for brunch, lunch, or dinner in the heart of the city.

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5.0

We were very pleasantly surprised by this Bistro. We thought it would be "nice" but it was much better than that. The food was excellent. The deconstructed onion soup was first class as was the chicken & vegetable lasagna. A nice variety, a relaxed atmosphere & attentive service. They deserve high marks for their great & fresh food as well as service. An all around great night out

Sep 30, 2022

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4.5

Lots of gluten free options which was amazing for someone with an allergy. The onion soup was to die for but the cassolette de la mer was pretty pricey for what you got. Overall delicious food!

Sep 19, 2022

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5.0

Bistro Hortus is a lovely restaurant with a brilliant staff on the floor. Professional, friendly & engaged in what they are doing. Our server was knowledgeable about what this kitchen produces & how they do it & friendly in both English & French. The room itself is delightful, warm, engaging, yes, engaging & conducive to having a great evening out. The food is well thought out & prepared & presented originally. I had the deconstructed French onion soup & it was delicious. We shared Taro 'nachos' which we highly recommend & are very original. My partner had the char & I had one of the house classics, the chicken - both well executed & delish. We didn't have anything sweet to finish, but we did buy a couple of jars of honey made by their very own bees. If in Quebec City Bistro Hortus is well worth a visit.

Sep 18, 2022

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4.5

Absolutely great. We had the onion soup, the fish tartare & the chicken supreme- all exceeded expectations. The cocktails were great too!

Sep 5, 2022

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4.0

En me basant sur les commentaires, je m'attendais à très bon repas. C'était bon, mais beaucoup plus cher que ce que ça valait, & nous avons pris les plats les moins chers. Les produits étaient frais, mais les agencements très ordinaires. Mon conjoint a pris la soupe du jour (courgette céleri) & le plat d'omble chevalier. J'ai pris 3 entrées : soupe à l'oignon, tartare de poisson & entrée fermière du jour (légumes grillés). La présentation est gastronomique, la cuisson bien faite, mais le mélange de saveurs était systématiquement décevant. 175$ sans pourboire, incluant seulement 2 consommations alcoolisées, c'est trop. Par ailleurs, le cocktail Sunset était délicieux.

Aug 24, 2022

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3.5

Very good variety on the menu, & excellent use of local ingredients. The soup of the day was a velouté of parsnip, & was really outstanding. I also very much enjoyed the rilllettes of wild boar.

Dec 10, 2021

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5.0

Friendly staff, cozy & lively atmosphere. Had the onion soup & the burger, bit delicious!

Dec 4, 2021

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5.0

Super beau restaurant, bel atmosphère, bonne nourriture. La soupe à l'onion est particulièrement bonne.

Nov 28, 2021

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4.0

Good casual spot. The mushroom soup to start was spectacular, & the rabbit special was also good. The seafood stew was OK--I would maybe choose something else. Nice staff.

Sep 27, 2021

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2.0

Souper d'anniversaire, habitués aux bonnes tables. Mon mari & moi essayons Hortus. Que dire de notre expérience désagréable...le service ultra expéditif (comme une attrape à touriste !). L cuisson de nos filets mignons étaient complètement manquée. Personne ne s'est excusé ou a tenté de rattraper le service suite à ces fautes de débutant ( demandés Mes-Saig, arrivés Bien cuits! Littéralement gris dans le milieu. Raide comme de la semelle de botte). Gens de qc, restez loins de ce resto .

Aug 31, 2021