Bistro Hortus

Karen

5.0

Completely gluten free restaurant. Farm to table. I ordered burger (which was extremely good) & fries & hubby ordered vegetable curry. Plus they have Helix beer ( gluten free)

14 mai 2026

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Jean-Philippe

5.0

Amazing 100% gluten free experience! Highly recommend!

11 mai 2026

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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!

2 mai 2026

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Jim

5.0

Menu is completely gluten free & nut free. Safe for people with celiac disease & tree nut allergies.

9 avr. 2026

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Karla

5.0

Amazing restaurant with the best gluten free food! It is so cozy & accommodating with great quality ingredients. We went to visit from Boston & cannot wait to go back.

21 déc. 2025

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Jenorise

5.0

When I arrived at Bistro Hortus on my birthday for my reservation for three people, I decided I wanted to eat alone because my family was driving me insane. Marianne, who was also my server, was happy to allow me to eat alone. She sat my family separate from me. I am so glad that I at alone.
The staff was wonderful & very sympathetic to me being very sad on my birthday. My mood changed when I sat down. The music playing was great & the atmosphere was classy, but it gave me a casual homey feeling.
After ordering the Quebec Lamb Shank, I settled into a super yummy meal. I found myself rocking my head back & forth to the music & enjoying the delicious food. At one point, I actually closed my eyes without knowing it because I was so relaxed & the food was so good. The cider I ordered was also refreshing & light.
For dessert, I ordered Pouding Chomeur. Because they knew it was my birthday, my dessert came with it a super cool zig zag candle that came out of the board It was served on. I felt really special in a place I had never been before. It was simply divine. If you do not like very sweet desserts, this one might not be for you. Although the caramel sauce is very sweet, the maple ice cream that is served with balances it out. ORDER IT & see!
Overall this is a great place to eat, or just to get some tea, coffee or a glass of wine. If you are living a gluten-free lifestyle, you will love this restaurant. Instead of searching all over the menu for something that you can eat, the entire menu is open to you. I will come back again before my trip is over.

26 nov. 2025

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Clay

3.0

A Tale of Two Dinners
We had dinner here twice. The person greeting you at the door is consistently warm & engaging but that was where the similarities ended.
The first night we were delighted to discover that most everything on the menu is gluten free & celiac safe. It's always a relief to find a dedicated gluten free restaurant. Our server was attentive & helpful navigating the menu. Cocktails were interesting & the appetizers were wonderful. The onion soup in particular was rich & delicious. The burger was fantastic & the gluten free bun had a fantastic brioche like texture. The vegetable soup was innovative & delighted a 10 year old. The meal was memorable enough that we decided to return.
Unfortunately our follow up dinner was a mirror image of the first. Our server was inattentive & largely absent. When she brought us a ketchup that had been mostly used by someone else there was no apology, she just shrugged it off. The same onion soup was incredibly salty & barely warm enough to soften the cheese. Never having had poutine I decided to try their spin on the dish with duck a l'orange poutine. It was far too sweet to enjoy & again not warm enough for the cheese to melt. The care & attention paid to our previous meal was out the window & we left feeling that we had paid a lot for second rate food & sub-par service.

25 oct. 2025

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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 .

24 oct. 2025

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Colin

5.0

Our experience at the Bistro Hortus was so good, we went twice in one day. Having a completely gluten free menu made dining a breeze for myself (a celiac). The service (Available in French & English) was outstanding as was the food. I would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. I would definitely go again!

14 oct. 2025

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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!

27 août 2025

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Trisha

5.0

Decided to stop mid afternoon, completely unexpected . We ordered from the 3-5 pm menu. Wowowow! Mini poutine & Hortus nachos. Great serving sizes & GLUTEN FREE✔?✔?
Polite staff , great discovery !

17 août 2025

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Keylhan

5.0

Really chill place. The entire menu is gluten free (yes !) if you are gluten intolerant go for it !

11 août 2025

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Arthur

5.0

An extraordinary brunch & gluten free as well. The place to go for anyone with Celiac Disease.

30 juil. 2025

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Yvonne

5.0

We came back twice for the pouding chomeur. We tried two other pouding chomeurs in the city (La Buche, L'Antiquaire Buffet), & they weren't even close. This one was buttery, & the icecream was heavy bodied & homemade. Be sure to order extra ice cream. We didn't notice a difference from the menu being gluten-free.
We sat on the patio with our dog. It wasn't overly crowded or loud like some others. Service was perfect.

29 juil. 2025

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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!

23 juil. 2025

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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!

26 juin 2025

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Steven

5.0

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

18 mai 2025

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J

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.

16 mai 2025

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Steve

5.0

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!

24 avr. 2025

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Charles

5.0

Incredible gluten free breakfast. So good we went again the next day. Highly recommend for gluten free.

19 mars 2025

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