Chez Temporel fonctionne comme un centre de préparation artisanale de sandwichs et de pizzas cuites sur pierre dans un environnement classique d'inspiration européenne. L'établissement se concentre sur l'assemblage de sandwichs pressés utilisant des pains croustillants fraîchement livrés et des ingrédients de charcuterie de qualité supérieure. Les pizzas présentent des bases fines et croustillantes garnies de sauces tomates équilibrées, de mozzarella fondue et de légumes saisonniers ou de viandes séchées sélectionnées. L'aménagement intérieur privilégie un mobilier en bois fonctionnel et une disposition axée sur un service efficace et une consommation rapide. La clientèle interagit avec une carte définie par des classiques de café et une exécution culinaire rigoureuse. Cet espace maintient un niveau de constance élevé, garantissant que chaque plat respecte des recettes établies et des protocoles de manipulation alimentaire professionnels. L'ambiance reste centrée sur la préparation de mets simples.
Chez Temporel est un bistrot français charmant et chaleureux, situé sur une rue tranquille du Vieux-Québec, offrant une escapade bienvenue loin de l'effervescence touristique. De nombreux clients louent l'atmosphère authentique et la cuisine de grande qualité, soulignant régulièrement des plats remarquables comme le risotto aux champignons, la soupe à l'oignon, le tartare de bœuf et le confit de canard. Le personnel est constamment décrit comme amical, attentionné et passionné, contribuant à une expérience culinaire détendue et authentique qui permet aux visiteurs comme aux locaux de se sentir chez eux. Avec sa présentation soignée, son menu savoureux et son caractère intime, ce bijou caché est largement considéré comme une destination incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent un repas délicieux et mémorable au cœur de la ville.
The absolute best meal we had in Quebec City was here. Five of us had lunch. It's off the beaten path, in a building with character & they have upstairs seating too. Service was very friendly & the food we all ordered was excellent. Very tasty. They didn't chase us out but let us linger.
First the good. Chez Temporel is a French bistro in Quebec City. That may seem like an obvious statement but it is really true here. The service is aloof, professional but not rude. The atmosphere is one of rushed relaxation, where spending an hour over lunch is expected. We dined on the first floor with the windows open & cramped as much as any bistro in Paris. This may sound negative but I do urge you to go & see for yourself. Some people will hate it others will love it.
For the food, my wife & I split a boule of soupe de l'oignon & a salade de canard confit. Both were good but small things threw us off. It did not make it bad but just not quite perfect. For instance, the soupe had what seemed to be cheese curds melted on top. Please note, the cheese wasn't but it just had that squeak of cheese curds & the oh so faint taste. The salade was good but had tooth cracking seeds in it so you had to be careful. Now, quality was with out a doubt very high. These are preferences & other folks may find it much more enjoyable than we did.
In the end, I do thinks Chaz Temporel is worth going off the beaten track to find & evaluate for yourself.
Must visit! We went here for lunch on a weekday after a long hike up & down the Montmercy falls.
We were seated next to a window (what a wonderful table!) & were served by Flora May. She was an exceptionally sweet, polite & frank server - didn't oversell, kept it real & all with a smiling face.
We had their French onion soup & Snails along with their house wine. The portions were good & the taste was just wow! It kept lingering. Had a nice French experience. Definitely recommend if you're around.
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We started our visit in old town Quebec with lunch here. & what a find. Delicious dishes, combined with an'old world' ambience. & sitting watching people go by as we talked & laughed - priceless. Absolutely worth putting on the'to experience' list.
We enjoyed a pleasant lunch of chilli & beef bourgeon with wine. The atmosphere was refreshing. However, the experience became unsatisfactory after we paid our bill. The waitress requested a tip, suggesting we were tourists & explaining that it is customary to leave a 20% tip which is important for the waitress's earnings. We normally leave cash as a tip for good service. This outburst left us uncomfortable & she did not provide good service. Consequently, we did not leave a tip.
A quiet lunch spot at 2 pm on a Sunday, cosy environment downstairs, larger area upstairs, & a welcoming smile from the server. Menu is not extensive but if the snails & French onion soup are anything to go by, you won't be disappointed if you go for a larger meal. Both were served piping hot. The snails were suitably chewy & flavoursome, but the soup was the best French onion I've ever had. A little bit off the main street but being tucked away is probably a bit of a bonus, especially if you're in a laid back mood.
My partner & I were in Quebec City off season (early april) & stumbled into this place on our first day for lunch. The atmosphere is so charming & cozy I remember it very fondly, & that includes the dishes. Coffee was ok & the breakfast croissant was pretty good (with my favorite croissant I tried in Quebec City/Montreal but I'm not an expert) but it was the duck confit salad we still reminisce about. It made me want to eat salad for every meal, light & rich at the same time! Definitely worth a stop by if you get the chance, especially since it is in a very charming part of the old city too.
My wife & I visiting from the states found this place for lunch, absolutely amazing. Two young women running the whole place (one at the bar the other in the kitchen) & crushed it. The food, the drinks, the service. Totally beat our experience at the nearby Fairmont. Could not recommend more.
Had the pleasure of the owner Luis attending us for a wonderful lunch. We had an informal tour of French onion soups at various restaurants & this was #1! We told Luis we did the same thing at Sanibel in Florida for Keylime pie & what do you know, his wife the chef had made a Keylime pie on a one off whim. Who would've thought we go all the way to Canada to have probably the best piece of Keylime pie in our lives. Sorry Keylime Bistro & Gramma Dots, you're now runner up & third place. The food was incredible & next time we go, we will have dinner there.
