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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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We didn't have dinner reservations for one of the nights during our stay in Quebec City, so we decided to give Bistro Hortus a try. It was late September, & although we were hesitant to sit outside, their charming patio with heaters won us over. The cozy atmosphere & lively view of the street made it the perfect spot to enjoy the evening.

We ordered the burger, the vegetarian pasta, & a salad-all of which were absolutely delicious. The highlight, however, was the spicy margaritas crafted by Anne. They were so good that we each ended up having three by the end of the night!

& the service? Outstanding. Simon was friendly, attentive, & funny-he truly elevated the whole experience.

We will definitely return every time we visit Quebec City. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent food, fantastic drinks, & wonderful service.

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

Lovely restaurant with many unique dishes reflecting the local region. All the servings were huge; we did not finish our main courses. The charcuterie appetiser of local meats & cheeses was outstanding (although it should come with fresh French bread instead of tasteless, hard toast/cracker things), as was the poutine with duck breast. Local, innovative & delicious. The tables are a bit too close to each other if you get a loud party near you; we had two. People really need to more self aware of their volume.

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Inspirational & delicious. This is local restaurant that emphasizes a farm-to-table freshness in its ingredients. The setting has outdoor dining in Old Quebec & a beautiful indoor seating. As a traveler on the go, I had the Quebec trout. It was delicious.

Sep 17, 2025
on Google

I'm sorry but I really didn't like the food! I was so disappointed. I took the goat cheese appetizer & the bison carpaccio. I also took a side of bread because the'croûtons' were not very good & way too hard! The butter had too much Rosemary in it. The taste of everything didn't match together I find. The goat cheese was not fluffy as it was supposed to be. All the little flafla didn't work. Even though it was local & organic food, it was very expensive for what I got 😭

Sep 10, 2025
on Google

Wouaw ! Expérience extraordinaire, tout l'assemblage des goûts & des texture sont maîtriser a la perfection.
J'en garde un souvenir extraordinaire

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Un des meilleurs restos de Québec, vraiment excellent! Je le recommande.

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Nous sommes allées avec mon amie dans votre restaurant qui est visuellement superbe mais le goût est tout au tant 😍
Superbe service par une gentille serveuse.
Nous espérons revenir !

Sep 8, 2025
on Google

expérience absolument magnifique!

Sep 8, 2025
on Google

This is an amazing experience for very typical Quebec cuisine, but it is an organic farm to table experience. Food is local grown, even some as close as the roof, including the honey.

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

Wow! Un service exceptionnel de Ludovick! Un souper absolument divin! Tout est magnifiquement délicieux. Les portions sont parfaites. Pour ma part, un de mes 5 meilleurs restaurants. L'entrée, le boeuf en repas principal, les accompagnements, le dessert. Tout est excellent. Le meilleur pouding au chômeur de ma vie: une profusion de sauce avec le pouding ! Les photos ne rendent malheureusement pas justice au bonheur que les cuisiniers nous offrent! Félicitations & merci!

Aug 30, 2025
on Google