Back in the day, when Savoyard shepherds wanted to warm up, they poured a little coffee and a lot of alcohol into a wooden shoe, hence the name “grolle”. Later, these shepherds made wooden containers that included several holes specifically designed for this recipe. There are now several sizes of grolles depending on the number of guests (from 2 holes to 8 holes). The grolle, also known as the “cup of friendship”, usually gets passed from hand to hand and should not come back on the table until it is finished.
La Grolla offers a charming, cozy, and authentic Swiss-inspired dining experience in the heart of Quebec City. Guests consistently praise the high-quality menu, particularly the generous fondue and raclette options, which feature delicious ingredients ranging from traditional cheeses to flavorful broths and decadent chocolate desserts. The intimate, rustic atmosphere makes it a perfect destination for families, couples, and friends looking for a memorable meal. Furthermore, the service is frequently described as exceptional, with staff noted for being welcoming, attentive, and helpful in guiding diners through the menu, ensuring every visit feels like a warm retreat.
The concierge at our hotel said this is the only fondue place that all the other concierges recommend. Good sign. It's just outside the tourist area... still a nice walk to get there. Has a vintage alpine vibe... very retro... which I could appreciate. Hipper people might find it dated & old, but I loved it; oddly romantic. It was a busy Monday night (September 16, 2024), another good sign. One server working, but he was on his game & was attentive. His English was excellent. My partner got the charcuterie app & I had the onion soup. Both excellent. Bread course served for free. We got the Swiss fondue & the Chinese fondue. Both delicious. The cheese is a great quality & didn't taste cheap. I recommend dipping the bread in the Chinese first, then the Swiss... delicious. The beef was high quality & melted in our mouths. Fondue is always a fond memory for me & this place didn't disappoint. My only recommendation would be to refinish the tables; the varnish on the tables needs some tlc . Other than that, no complaints. I would go again if I get to Quebec City in the future. Our concierge was right, & I let her know it.
WOW. We ordered the Fondue Trio as did our two friends--the amount of food was generous, the classic cheese fondue had an incredible rich flavor & consistency, & both the Traditional Chinese (with the BEST, paper-thin beef ever!) & the Seafood (scallops shrimp salmon) version had amazing freshness & quality. The chocolate fondue was delicious,too, but the original finished were just absolutely unbelievable. Wonderful staff.
Sep 22, 2024
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Nous avons prit le trio de fondue, fromage, chinoise & chocolat & c'était vraiment bon! Les portions sont généreuses on a eu du mal à tout terminé. L'endroit est vraiment charmant & le service est impeccable, c'est sure qu'à notre prochaine visite à Québec nous allons y retourner.
Super petit restaurant authentique avec une ambiance super relaxante merci pour la découverte & service impeccable merci on va revenir ces sur à notre prochaine visite à Québec Bruno & Julie xxx
Had the trio. Cheese fondue coming with bread was nice 🧀🫕. Unexpected Chinese fondue with broth & generous amount of fresh seafood (salmon, scallop & prawn). Wrapped up with chocolate fondue. Good for value. Stylish interior. Great service.
Évaluation : ★☆☆☆☆ Je suis allé au restaurant La Grolla il y a deux semaines, & je dois dire que j'ai été très déçu de mon expérience. Tout d'abord, le service laissait à désirer. Le serveur a déplacé nos verres d'eau en les prenant par le haut, ce qui n'est pas très hygiénique. Ensuite, il manquait deux fromages dans notre fondue, ce qui est inacceptable pour un restaurant spécialisé dans ce plat. De plus, le serveur a lui-même entré manuellement le montant du pourboire sur le terminal, ce qui m'a mis mal à l'aise. Enfin, le pain qui accompagnait la fondue était sec, ce qui a encore plus gâché l'expérience. Pour un souper à plus de 100$ pour deux personnes sans vin, je m'attendais à un bien meilleur service & une meilleure qualité de nourriture. Je ne recommanderais pas ce restaurant, surtout à ce prix.
Très belle soirée ,le repas ,le service & le décors sont au top... Passer devant sans réservation ,le personnel a eu la gentillesse de nous trouver une table Nous reviendrons ... Parking dans la rue ,pas de difficulté pour ce stationne
Had the charcuterie plate & my friend had the beef hot slate. The beef was incredibly delicious, melted in your mouth. The bread was very good as well. Service was pretty good. The only thing I would change is the tables were so close together so I was sitting directly beside someone of another table
