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Bistro Hortus

Located in Vieux-Québec Hotel
Old-Quebec
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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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

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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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on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-07-22
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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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4.0

Definitely a 4.8 out of 5 experience for this celiac gal. Menus in both French & English which is nice since my son isn't fluent yet. Kudos to the chef, food was divine & on point. Presentation was lovely for the type of establishment. Taste was good, but slightly too fatty for my liking. Just preference, nothing bad. I would have preferred if the music was slightly lower. It was difficult for us to hear one another with all the patrons inside. My farm to table dish was incredibly delicious. It came to $60 (market price) My son had the poutine & ate it all. Both were completely gluten free meals. I had a delicious herbal mint tea to finish the meal, & my son enjoyed a gluten free, chocolate cake. He really enjoyed it! Merci, c'était un vrai plaisir de goûter & bien manger hors de la maison en sécurité!

Feb 4, 2024
on Google

Expérience délicieuse!

Feb 3, 2024
on Google

We had the pot au feu which was very good, the vegetable sauté which was good but a bit oily (see additional photo), the Quebecois Brunch which was good but had a hair in the egg & the Hortus burger which was very bland. Service was good. Coffee was not good. Atmosphere was ok but a bit calm even though we went during the Carnival of Quebec. No parking & a bit pricey but it's to be expected since it's located in the vieux Québec.

Feb 3, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

On le recommande à nos amis!'

Feb 3, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Excellente nourriture, le service assurénpar Charles , s'avère exemplaire!

Jan 30, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Très bon service......un plaisir pour le palet.....

Jan 28, 2024

Parfait, comme toujours !

Jan 12, 2024
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via Other
1 Review
5.0

We spent 9 days in Quebéc. We ate at Bistro Hortus 4 of those days because it was so good. They have the best hot chocolate in the city, their brunches are incredible, & they allowed us to do takeout on our busy first night there when other restaurants told us no. The service was always attentive, but the food was the star of the show. We already can't wait to visit again!

Jan 2, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Grande variété de délicieux plats sans gluten!

Jan 1, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Charmant & super service accompagné de plat délicieux. Nous avons plus qu'adorer notre repas au sein de votre restaurant. Un tout grand merci

Jan 1, 2024