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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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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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5.0

Excellent food- very flavourful & unique dishes with lots of options for vegetarians. Waitress & serving staff took superb care of us-I will come back next time I'm in QC.

Jun 18, 2023
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5.0

Delicious food & friendly service!

Jun 17, 2023
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4.5

Repas succulent. Nous avons attendu un peu trop longtemps avant que la serveuse vienne prendre notre commande.

Jun 17, 2023
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5.0

Excellent experience. Very pleased with the authenticity of the menu & the vibe of the whole setting. Exactly was I was hoping to find in a restaurant for a visit to Quebec City. Mailie, our server, was a great ambassador for your establishment.

Jun 16, 2023
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5.0

Likely the best Brunch I've ever had. I ordered the breakfast poutine which subs breakfast potatoes for fries & adds a beautiful pot-roast, egg, & in-house made bacon. 5 stars! Their homemade yogurt & granola, was complimentary & tasted wonderful. The hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows is a beautiful thing. Everything we ordered was well above my expectations. What a wonderful start to our first day in Quebec City!

Jun 15, 2023
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5.0

I enjoyed the wonderfully prepared food. Our server was excellent with a wonderful sense of humor. À delightful experience.

Jun 14, 2023
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5.0

Terrific service, great drink selection, & superb dining atmosphere. Would recommend outside dining if available.

Jun 14, 2023
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5.0

The service was excellent & very pleasant. We had the Vegan Vegetable Stir Fry & the Vegetarian Lasagna. We are not vegan but we loved the meal, which may be one of the best we have had in years.

Jun 14, 2023
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4.5

Excellent service & ambiance sur la terrasse en façade de l'établissement.

Jun 13, 2023
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5.0

Highly Recommend! This was the #1 best restaurant in all of Canada that we visited over our 3-week trip (though to be fair, some places were lobster-roll stands...). I wish we'd gone twice! The ambiance was casual, but nice (a mix of attire was observed), & we had a window seat so we could people-watch. I had two "appetizers"-- the cheese plate & the deer carpaccio. Hubby had the walleye tartare (wish we'd had the main dish for that to share!) & then the smoked trout (also fantastic). If you're in town just for a day or two, make it a point to get a reservation at Bistro Hortus. The dishes were creative- & tasty.

I would not have changed a thing in the 4 dishes we had (& shared). The cheeses were great- we did order the bread to have as a side, although the cheese plate came with "crackers" (I would have called it toasted bread pieces). The fruit compote (?) that it came with was delicious with the cheeses. The 2 breads were wonderful... & although I normally eat carpaccio on crackers, I did not for this dish. It was so wonderful in every aspect of the taste & "mouth feel" that I didn't want to dilute it with a cracker or bread.

Don't miss this gem! & don't be put off by the location, if you're visiting Quebec City & not staying nearby. We drove there by GPS, then looked for Parking signs. Even with some roads blocked off, we found easy parking a block away.

Jun 13, 2023