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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 2026-07-21
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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 have been dining at Bistro Hortus for a few years now during our visits to Old Quebec City. It has become one of our favourite restaurants. With one of us being celiac, we always know we can safely dine & recieve not only excellent food, but excellent service.
Ingredients are always fresh, the wine selections are more than adequate & the variety of gluten free options is hard to beat.
Every dish has been delicious, especially the nachos which are unlike any nachos we have ever had. It's one of our go-to dishes when we visit.
You cannot go wrong with a dining experience at Bistro Hortus.
Steve L

May 18, 2025
on Google

Excellent service, nourriture délicieuse. Une belle expérience. Merci

May 17, 2025
on Google
5.0

Locally sourced & beautifully presented cuisine. They produce their own honey on the roof & name the farms for key ingredients in the menu descriptions. Menu information shows clear awareness about dietary needs. I do not remember seeing anything on the menu not labeled as gluten free. Good range of vegetarian options, too.

May 16, 2025
on Google

Un vrai coup de coeur ! Hortus, c'est un havre de paix en plein centre-ville : calme, agréable, on s'y sent tout de suite bien. & alors la cuisine… wow ! Des plats savoureux, faits avec des ingrédients de qualité, qu'on déguste en se demandant s'ils ont engagé un magicien en cuisine. Mention spéciale au service : chaleureux, attentionné & efficace. Bref, un resto où on mange bien, on se détend, & on repart avec le sourire (& l'envie de revenir très vite) !

May 10, 2025
on Google

Patio is welcoming. The service is friendly & helpful. The food is special.

May 9, 2025
on Google

Nous sommes allés pour un souper d'anniversaire. Tout était délicieux, belles assiettes, service attentionné, très joli endroit. Carte réfléchie avec des produits frais sur le toit. Sans gluten un bonus pour ma fille coeliaque, pas de souci.

May 8, 2025
on Google

Vous avez réussi à me faire aimer la cuisine saine & un plat végétarien. Comme français, un pot au feu végétarien me semblait impossible, mais le votre est succulent. Chaque légume a sa saveur, & le bouillon relève l'ensemble. L'assiette bio de produits locaux est aussi à tester.
Enfin, dernier :point & sans doute le plus important, le sourire, les conseils & le service de Geneviève qui nous a servi au bar, valaient à eux seuls un 10/10. Merci & à une autre fois j'espère.

May 4, 2025
on Google

Visited for lunch. Staff very attentive & food very good. We ordered a burger which was very tasty, & the table d'hote which was salad, stuffed sausage on mash, coffee & sucre a creme. All good value & we would return

Apr 30, 2025
on Google

What a great spot! Super friendly staff & an amazing gluten-free menu. The Deer carpaccio melted in my mouth, & the poutine was savory & filling! Chef's kiss!

Apr 24, 2025
on Google

Je suis aller avec tout ma famille & on a pris des salade de fromage de chèvre & des burger. Après on a tout fait une indigestion. Par contre le service etait super. Pour un repas assez chère c'est un peu décevant.

Apr 22, 2025
on Google