Bistro Hortus

Joey

5.0

Best food in Quebec city! 100% gluten free, local fresh foods, home made honey, & just a great experience overall! Not only compares to the greatest restaurants around the province, but competes!

Michael

5.0

A very unique & special dinner in Quebec City. The Bistro Hortus prides itself on locally sourced ingredients & a menu that is exclusively crafted around both Gluten Free & Nut Free .

We had made reservations weeks in advance as I had heard it gets very busy & reservations are highly recommended.

Upon arrival we were greeted & immediately shown to our table . Our waitress explained the philosophy of the restaurant & took our ordered . Cocktails included locally sourced ingredients & local artisanal gin. Both delicious .

Appetizer we got a fresh goat cheese platter with GF crackers & grilled zucchini. Honey drizzled over goat cheese is their own harvest. Great combination of flavors .

Main dishes we got a vegetarian dish with Beluga lentils , smoked tofu & roasted squash. Truly special dish packed with flavor & good healthy fiber . Also as a main the organically raised chicken was juicy & well seasoned . Accompanied by an array of vegetables including beets , carrots & sweet potatoes with a homemade BBQ sauce that had hints of honey . Definitely a memorable plate .

The entire dessert menu is also Gluten Free which is often a rarity at restaurants. We tried the pudding Chomeur which is a moist cake soaked in a hot caramel sauce that soaks up into the cake . On top of that was an organic maple syrup ice cream that tied everything together . Warm cake & ice cream : a dream of flavors .

The staff was great . Fast & accommodating by explaining the menu & making recommendations.

You can tell the owners take pride in this farm to table plus locally sourced ingredients restaurant .

Great job to the team of Bistro Hortus .

Dean

5.0

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.

Raymond

5.0

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.

Vincent

5.0

This brilliantly created establishment elevates cusine to the highest level with a carefree, yet calculated approach. We found it online as one of few farm to table restaurants in this heavily touristed area of Quebec City. We went in not knowing at the time that it was a completely gluten free environment. After reviewing the menu I had some concern, but kept an open mind, glad I did. There was no chance of disappointment here. A well crafted meal was presented to us with style & flare, yet simple & fresh in its ingredient selections. Fresh everything, including honey off the comb! Don't miss an opportunity to be pleasantly surprised!

Bia

5.0

Had dinner at Bistro Ortus & really enjoyed it. The food was fresh & flavorful, & the vibe was relaxed but nice. Service was friendly & quick. Would definitely go back next time I'm in town.

Kim

4.0

The service was great & fast.

I got the lunch menu which was a bio salad, really fresh & good taste!

Then I had the salmon tartare. The fish was good, therefor, there are lots of dill in the tartare, so if you dont really like dill, I do not recommend it for you. That little purée was tasty & sweet.

As for dessert, i had the creme brûlée, really good as well!

Julia

5.0

Such a lovely little farm to table restaurant in the busy part of the old city. Everything on the menu was gluten free so it was perfect for my partner. A true foodie's delight with a place that is truly passionate about locally grown fresh food!

Julieanne

5.0

Perhaps the best restaurant in QC. Food, drinks, service, vibe… all amazing! It all felt fresh, clean, & intentional. Loved that everything was gluten free in such a gluten-heavy place. I nearly cried eating the pouding chomeur. Don't sleep on this spot. De premier ordre!

Lisa

5.0

Excellent! We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Bistro Hortus. The food was fresh & tasty. Would definitely come back!