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.
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!
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25 déc. 2025
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A great alternative just off the gamut of touristy spots on the main roads.
Delicious food. The best French we've had on this trip at fair prices. Onion soup, burger & mustard chicken stew all fantastic. The maple pie needs a little loving..
Nice waitress (flirty) needs a little polishing but good at recommendations.
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.
Wonderful little hole in the wall place about a block away from the tourist area . We walked by & it smelled delicious . We were not disappointed. Homemade cream of tomato soup & goat cheese salad with crusty focaccia bread hit the spot .
This place is off the main street of eateries but when we walked by the smell was of the food was so enticing we needed up after walking all over the city going back & it was well worth it. Homemade soup of the day was a tomato cream & it was delicious & hot we split the goat cheese salad between two of us & it was more than enough. Lovely setting feels like you are in a bistro in Paris & great service. Don't go to the tourists places when you can get a real authentic meal at Chez Temporal
+ Hidden treasure
+ Away from the crazy tourist people
+ Very close to all attractions
+ Authentic restaurant
+ Staff actually eat & drink there
+ Family vibe ambience
+ Fresh washrooms
+ Savory Soups & main Courses
+ Handles complaints well
+ Priced well
+ Open really clean kitchen
+ Very respectful non-invasive service
+ Breve coffee alone is worth the visit
+ Outside tables with enchanting flowers
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- Bar must stock limes in the summer
- bar surface sticky
- beef plate horror with dry potatoes
- evil farmed salmon ( wild is clean )
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