Chez Temporel

Matthew

5.0

Wonderful gem of a place we found! Lovely charm, attentive servers (not always easy to find in Ville QC). & the food... We started with a fantastic French Onion soup, & shared a couple entrees: a yummy hamburger that was perfectly grilled, & a mushroom risotto that was out of this world. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best dishes I've ever tasted - all the creaminess & flavour you want from a risotto, with the added texture of some puffed rice, roasted pumpkin seeds & slivered almonds. Incredible meal.

Josh

5.0

Wonderful little gem, just enough off the main drag to feel like a local favorite. Food was authentic & fresh & very well prepared. Simple but lovely presentation. Delicious & reasonably priced for the area.

Susan

5.0

This is a gem of a restaurant in Quebec City, just outside the tourist zone. The food was fantastic & the service pitch perfect. Even the sound track was spot-on. We will definitely be back.

Pamela

5.0

Cozy little spot with a warm, local feel. Tried the French onion soup, & it was really good-rich, cheesy, & comforting. The atmosphere felt relaxed & hidden-gem style, & the staff were friendly. A nice place to stop for a simple French meal in Québec.

Chantal

5.0

What a gem! Excellent service. Food was amazing! Especially the Octopus. OMG! Highly recommend this spot. Creme brulee was delicious!

Angie

5.0

Fresh, tasty & delicious food coupled with great service made this a trip fave. This local gem was an excellent choice & the charming staff & beautiful atmosphere just enhanced the experience. The menu had many options for any time of day & meal preference & the coffee was wonderful!
Highly recommend.

Chloe

5.0

The onion soup was insanely good! 🙆?♀?
I was so full I could only manage the soup 🥲

The place has a cute, cozy vibe & feels like a local hidden gem ✨🤫
Plus, the staff were really friendly :)

Elizabeth

5.0

Chez Temporel is a true hidden little gem in Quebec City. If you are looking for an excellent meal in a cozy & warm atmosphere, look no further. It's a necessary stop every time I visit the area, the staff is very friendly & welcoming. LOVE IT

N

1.0

A Yuletide Elegy for Chez Temporel: Ode to the $89 Festive Fiasco

Oh, Chez Temporel, thou hidden'gem' of Vieux-Québec,?We ventured forth on Christmas Day, hearts full of cheer & check,?Dreaming of French finesse, of flavors divine & grand-?Instead, we paid a king's ransom for culinary contraband!

The soup arrived, a creamy squash affair,?'OK,' we whispered,'nothing special-fair.'?A lukewarm shrug in a bowl, like melted snow from the street,?The only course that didn't beg for immediate defeat.

Then came the pork rillette, oh what a thrill!?A grayish pâté blob, tasteless as a bill.?We poked it warily-could this be dog food in disguise??Faces around us twisted in collective, horrified surprise.?'Is it… edible?' one table pondered with a frown,?While we awarded it half a star-generously, not to let it down.

But lo! The main event: the duck breast, pink & proud,?Promised blueberry bliss, yet delivered a chew-fest loud.?So tough, so rubbery, our knives wept in despair,?Sawing futilely like lumberjacks in thin air.?This poor bird gave its life for such a grievous sin-?Overcooked by a chef who's clearly never been… within?A kitchen worth its salt. The duck, from beyond the grave,?Must be quacking curses:'Avenge me, for pity's sake!'

The dessert? A praline chocolate'success' cake, we suppose-?But success eluded us; it vanished in mediocrity's throes.?The rest? A solid one-star symphony of'meh' & regret,?For $89 a head-plus wine pairing, lest we forget!

If this is'high-end' holiday haute cuisine in Québec's embrace,?Then color us deeply disappointed-nay, utterly disgraced.?Worst Christmas feast ever; we'd have fared better with takeout from the mall.?Save your souls (& your wallets)-avoid Chez Temporel this y'all!

🤮🎄🔪 (1/5 stars-because zero isn't an option)

John

5.0

Just perfect. Easy to miss this little gem of a restaurant as it's just off the main road, but it's an essential visit.
The food is beautiful, well designed & perfectly balanced. Service is excellent & the ambience is relaxed & cosy.