The best bistro cuisine! Fantastic food, inspired decor, a service fed by passion for the profession and a unique location - the antiques district, boutique hotels and art galleries. The table is set for Scalded the French bistro hippest part of Quebec. Chef Jean-François Girard presents an innovative and contemporary approach to cooking "Bistro" with a lunch menu varies each day and taking its source in the different seasonal products from the greater Quebec City area. Add to that a wine list with over 400 references carefully selected by our sommelier, Guillaume Blanchette, who will at the same time, advise you that unique bottle that will make you smile or the glass of wine that will marry perfectly with your meal . L'Échaudé is a neighborhood bistro atmosphere, a comfortable dining room or, alternatively, a terrace service on pedestrian street.
L'Échaudé is widely regarded as a standout culinary destination in Old Quebec, celebrated for its authentic, high-quality French cuisine and sophisticated bistro atmosphere. Many guests praise the creative menu, highlighting dishes like duck confit, beef tartare, and fresh seafood as examples of the kitchen's precision and passion. While the dining experience is frequently described as memorable and professional, some visitors note that service can occasionally be affected by high volume, leading to slower pacing during busy periods. Overall, it remains a popular choice for those seeking a refined and atmospheric meal in a beautiful historic setting, with many patrons expressing a strong desire to return for future visits.
Bonne ambiance, avec beaucoup d'habitués. Service au comptoir très agréable. Bon tartare de boeuf wagyu. Frites très banales.
Vins au verre très corrects.
Very traditional French high dining restaurant with a mention in Michelin guide.
If you want high quality French cuisine, you will not be disappointed as the place has been here & serving some of these classic dishes like steak tartare since its opening 1984!
However if you are interested in more modern twists to French cuisine, you might not like it that much.
Service was great, however requires a reservation even though there were really two couples in the restaurant & was told that I need to make up my mind about the tasting menu as the kitchen will close soon. This was minutes after my 8pm reservation, so I find that to be not such a nice thing to say, especially at such a high end place, particularly given they were couple hours away from closing with a very empty restaurant.
L'Échaudé in Quebec City offers an exceptional dining experience consistent with its Michelin-starred rating. From start to finish, the meal is a masterclass in balance, creativity, & precision. The evening began with impeccably fresh oysters, beautifully presented salmon tartare & delicate sardines. The tasting menu included savory gingerbread topped with liver chicken pate, flavorful veal & Hamachi, perfectly seared & paired with mustard seeds, radicchio, butternut squash purée, & pickled jalapenos-a stunning interplay of textures & contrasts that was bold & refined.
Dessert maintained the same level of artistry: a pear & sage custard cream that was subtly aromatic, smooth, & perfectly restrained in sweetness. The service was outstanding & set the perfect tone for a memorable evening. L'Échaudé is a true gem in Quebec City's culinary scene, offering a dining experience that feels effortlessly world-class.
Oct 23, 2025
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We sat at the bar & talked to Alexis. He was amazing! He made us the Floral cocktail which was his creation, & also recommended the beef tartare & warm goat cheese 😋 We enjoyed our dinner & great convo.
Popular place in Old Quebec City & supported by its local community. Varied menu with options for many palates. Appetizer / entrees are combined as one menu. Panacota, steak tartare & duck confit were definitely the highlights of the meal. Not crazy about the goat cheese & fois gras. Would definitely go back if in the area.
The food was very good with great presentation however it felt like we were neglected for a large portion of our meal which wasn't fair.. We ordered a beef tartare which took over 1hr to come which isn't really acceptable, I've been to many french restaurants & bistros & it never takes this long to prepare a beef tartare along with some small dishes. If you are considering eating here, please ensure that you leave well over two hours to sit down here because things will be very slow.
The food was very good. There was no complaints about that. However, the service would need to improve.
Honnêtement je trouve ça surfait. J'ai du mal à expliquer la mention Michelin accrochée sur les murs du restaurant!
Nous étions 2 personnes autour de 19h30 un jeudi soir. Nous avions commandé 2 coupes de champagne, 1 tartare saumon repas & 1 tartare boeuf repas, & cela a couté environ 140 $CAD.
Le problème n'était pas tant le prix... C'est surtout que pour ce prix là, la moindre des choses dont on aurait pu s'attendre était d'avoir un service irréprochable alors que le restaurant était loin d'être remplie (ce qui n'était pas le cas - coupe de champagne à 25$ servie dans des coupes en plastique!!! Machine de commande laissée sur la table pendant 15 min, eau non renouvelée pendant 10 min, service en général indélicat).
Quant à la qualité gastronomique c'était bon sans plus... Je ne vous cache pas que les tranches de pains maison accompagnant les tartares avaient une texture & goutaient le carton... mais bon heureusement qu'il y avait des tranches de pain plus normales!
Le tartare de boeuf wagu était noyé dans la
Moutarde & les câpres, un désastre, les pétoncles étaient délicieux mais aucun accompagnement. Pour notre 4 visite nous sommes déçu & nous ne teviendrons plus. 250$ gaspillés. Le service toujours impeccable mais la cuisine a perdu son panache.
We came here for the duck confit, but were only told after sitting down that all the duck-related entrées were unavailable for the night. Since it would have been difficult to find another place to eat at the last minute, we decided to stay. For appetizers, we ordered the veal tongue & the cheese plate for two. For our main entrées, we chose the fowl breast, beef tartare, & white fish, accompanied by two glasses of white wine & one cocktail. Unfortunately, none of the dishes were impressive. The cheese from the cheese plate wasn't even as good as the ones I get from the farm, the foie gras was very average, & the sausages were overly salty. For one of the white wines we ordered, there was something floating on the top. After we requested a new one, we noticed the waiter using a filter to strain the wine. We definitely won't be coming back & won't recommend this place to anyone.
