Chez Temporel serves as a hub for artisanal sandwich preparation and stone-baked pizza within a classic European-style environment. The establishment focuses on the assembly of pressed sandwiches utilizing crusty, freshly delivered breads and high-quality deli components. Pizzas feature thin, crisp bases topped with balanced tomato-based sauces, melted mozzarella, and selected seasonal vegetables or cured meats. The interior environment emphasizes functional wooden furniture and a focused layout designed for efficient service and straightforward consumption. Patrons interact with a menu defined by traditional cafe staples and consistent culinary execution. This space maintains a high standard of consistency, ensuring that each meal adheres to established recipes and professional food handling protocols. The atmosphere remains centered on the preparation of snacks and light fare intended for immediate consumption by local residents and visitors.
Chez Temporel is a charming and cozy French bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Old Quebec, offering a welcoming escape from the busy tourist areas. Many guests praise the authentic atmosphere and high-quality cuisine, frequently highlighting standout dishes like the mushroom risotto, French onion soup, beef tartare, and duck confit. The staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and passionate, contributing to a relaxed and genuine dining experience that makes both visitors and locals feel right at home. With its thoughtful presentation, flavorful menu, and intimate character, this hidden gem is widely regarded as a must-visit destination for those seeking a delicious and memorable meal in the heart of the city.
Deconstructed « soupe à l'oignon »! Mix & Eat it tour favorite way! In the bol or alternate eating the bread-cheese & the soup! Everything is fresh! Temporel est devenu l'in-Temporel, 45 ans déjà! Rien n'a changé! Bravo Temporel!
What a delightful find & our top choice for dining during our weekend in Old Quebec! We had the pleasure of visiting twice, once for dinner & once for brunch, & sampled a total of 9 different items, all of which were delicious. Our favorites included the onion soup, squash soup, Caesar salad, & the remarkable key lime pie. Speaking of the key lime pie, it’s a hidden gem not featured on the menu & not available every day, but it’s a real treat, resembling crème brûlée with the perfect balance of sweetness.
Adding to the charm, the restaurant is nestled in an antique setting that provides a peaceful escape from the bustling main streets, avoiding the noise & crowds. The staff, while friendly, appeared to be a bit short-handed at times, resulting in occasional delays in service. Nevertheless, it was a great dining experience that we would highly recommend.
There were 4 of us: one reported the tomato/strawberry salad was fabulous; one said the cod over pea soup was quite good, especially the soup part, & well prepared; one was satisfied; I was disappointed in the so-called Cesar salad--the romaine was great, but the dressing was disappointing, lacked flavor, & was certainly not Cesar & the duck confit was good but unremarkable. We very much enjoyed everything else, especially the ambiance & host person.
Quaint little bistro on a quiet street. Simple good food that is well prepared & fairly priced. Veggies were fresh & crisp. Staff were all extremely warm & welcoming & while they were very busy, they remained attentive. We shared the onion soup for openers & thought it quite good. Only disappointment was that they didn't have the lamb shanks or beef bourginon available even though it was 7:00 on a Saturday evening!
This is a cozy gem of a place, half a block away from the busier streets. We were unlucky enough to be there on an evening when a chef had called in sick, so the main dishes on the menu were not available. Welcome to the world of small restaurants--& hence only four stars rather than five, since we didn't get back during our short stay & couldn't really sample the whole menu. But the onion soup was delicious, & the salad & open face sandwich we had were fine. The service was first rate & very friendly. We'd love to try them again sometime.
Had a wonderful dinner for Fete des Peres. Duck accompanied by roast vegetables with. puree, a cream of cauliflower soup, an excellent wine chosen by the owner, Louis. Finished with a tarte sirop d'erable with creme glacee & a cafe au lait. Excellent food, atmosphere & service. Recommend.