Colourful, tasteful, inviting, refreshing ... Pleasure filled moments await you at the Contti Caffe. A warm and urban décor invites you to enter and indulge yourself with the best of the contemporary cuisine.
Conti is a highly regarded establishment in Quebec City, consistently praised for its warm and professional service, flavorful menu, and inviting, classy atmosphere. Many diners highlight the quality of dishes like the beef bourguignon, lobster risotto, and veal medallions, often describing their meals as exceptional and well-prepared. While experiences can vary, the majority of visitors appreciate the attentive staff, excellent wine selection, and the restaurant's ability to create a memorable dining environment, making it a popular choice for both casual outings and special celebrations in the heart of the city.
I came here two nights in a row & both nights the food was absolutely delicious . The first night I had the veal with buttered noodles & it was quite delicious. I sat at the bar & my bartender listened gave me great advice & was very attentive.
The second night I returned we didn't get off to great start , the hostess asked me where I wanted to sit I went to sit at a table that was empty & another woman told her I couldn't sit at that table because it was reserved, the same table that sat empty the whole time I was there. The restaurant had a nice flow but there was about 3-4 tables open , I could understand if there was a line out the door. So they sat me at another table where I sat unattended without even a greeting until I flagged down what I believe was a manager who took my order . I guess this didn't sit well with the waitress that was supposed to be servicing my table, the only warmth or attentiveness I received was at the presentation of the check.
So I ordered the rack of lamb & it was absolutely fantastic perfectly cooked & quite delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. For me the service was inexcusable & I wouldn't return.
I don't think my waitress is a bad waitress, she just decided that she wasn't going to give me good, polite, efficient service.
What a find in Quebec City just down the road from the Fairmont Hotel. Service was 5+ as our water glass was constantly refilled with ice cold water, & the service team was attentive to our needs. The appetizers were very tasty & had a little creativity to them. Our meals were amazing. The beef bourguignon was cooked perfectly as were the veal medallions. They gave generous portions of the meats, so it felt like a good value. We were so full, we didn't get to try the desserts...next time!
Went here twice, once for happy hour & again for a dinner reservation. Happy hour was great with drink & food specials, though we waited quite a while for the food to come. Friendly & attentive staff. We returned another night for a dinner reservation. Staff were again attentive & friendly. The food wasn't great. The two soups we ordered, Lobster Bisque & Turnip Maple, were heavily peppered so when more fresh grinds of pepper were offered, they weren't needed. We love black pepper, so a non-issue. The second course, Lobster & Asparagus Risotto, came out with no seasoning at all! There wasn't a bit of salt in the dish & it could have used fresh pepper but we declined when offered given the first course soups were heavily seasoned. We were also offered fresh Parmesan for the risotto but declined because it's Lobster. Of course, short of getting up to grab pepper ourselves, staff were impossible to track down & there wasn't a salt shaker in sight. As a result, we didn't enjoy our food. As well, my risotto was loaded with lobster; my spouse's dish had far less. This inconsistency is a turn off. Dessert, sugar pie, was a nice end to the meal. Overall, an okay meal in Quebec among okay meals. Still looking for good food in Quebec…
We made reservations here by mistake (confused it with another place) but what a pleasant surprise once we dined! I had lobster bisque & beef bourgignon. Wife had lobster risotto. All were outstanding. Service was very attentive.
Passed by into a film restaurant as a walking guest. Could get a seat at the bar & eat there, for me perfect. Service very attentive & people are very friendly. I went to capriccio & fettuccine, both weee verst delicious, pasta cooked properly to aldente. Perfect!
Great service & attentive staff
Very nice ambience
The food is good but not mind blowing
I ordered :
Ceaser salad -very flavourful
Mashed potatoes - nice & buttery
Salmon tartare - very small portion,not enough flavor, but the fish was fresh
Washed it all down with a negroni
For dessert we ordered the crem brulee - the cream itself was nice & tasty,the sugar layer was a bit too thick
Our experience was underwhelming overall. We arrived 5 mins early for our 8pm reservation, but were told to wait at the bar for what ended up being over 30 minutes, even though there were multiple open tables around the restaurant; staff were buzzing past us constantly but no one checked in on us or updated us. Eventually, the host came to us & said with a shrug,'well I guess I can put you here...' & finally seated us in the dining room. Our server was great; she was friendly & attentive. But the menu was somewhat predictable & everything we ordered turned out to be what I'd call adequate (although the halibut was very overcooked & actually inedible; but by that time we were ready to just leave, though). We skipped dessert & coffee & went elsewhere. The space is cool, but we didn't really enjoy it because of the other issues. Not sure if it was an off night, but it was definitely a disappointing experience overall for our last night in the city, especially after a week of incredible 5-star experiences.
