À l’époque, lorsque les bergers savoyards voulaient se réchauffer, ils versaient un peu de café et beaucoup d’alcool dans un sabot de bois, d’où le nom de « grolle ». Plus tard, ils ont fabriqué des récipients en bois avec plusieurs trous spécifiquement conçus pour cette recette. Il existe aujourd’hui plusieurs tailles de grolles en fonction du nombre de convives (de 2 à 8 trous). La grolle, appelée aussi « coupe de l’amitié », se passe de main en main et ne doit pas revenir sur la table avant qu’elle ne soit finie.
La Grolla propose une expérience culinaire suisse authentique et chaleureuse au cœur de la ville de Québec, qui séduit régulièrement ses visiteurs par son atmosphère rustique et conviviale. Le menu offre une grande variété de fondues, incluant les options fromage, bouillon et chocolat, lesquelles sont souvent décrites comme délicieuses, généreuses et parfaites à partager entre amis ou en famille. Bien que les expériences puissent varier, l'opinion générale souligne un accueil attentionné, avec une équipe fréquemment louée pour son professionnalisme et ses recommandations avisées. Qu'il s'agisse d'une soirée romantique ou d'un repas de célébration, la clientèle apprécie le décor charmant et la qualité des plats, faisant de cet établissement une destination mémorable et incontournable.
This fondue place was amazing. We got the Trio option which is cheese, broth or oil, & chocolate or maple course. It was all very good & with portions we could not finish. Our waiter was very kind about our knowing very little French. They make no fuss about it, they just switch from table to table, which is pretty impressive. They were very attentive & nice!
Fondue dinner is our annual anniversary tradition …. & what better place to check out than a fondue restaurant right in the heart of Quebec City !
The restaurant is quaint; the decor is very cute & the staff are so friendly.
We started off with the french onion soup - a soup which I had never had before. It made me wonder why I took this many years to try it ! Fantastic !
We then made our way to the second course of cheese fondue. We chose the Quebec cheeses & we were glad we did. Amazing ! Of course the best part is at the end;'la religieuse' it's the salty goodness of the cheese that has crisped up at the bottom of the pot.
The main course was fondue bourginone (pretty sure I spelled that wrong!) which was very different than the fondue chinoise we are accustomed to. This particular fondue is cooked in oil & paired with tenderloin. Their dipping sauces are homemade. We were so very pleased with the bourginone option !
Lastly was dessert; chocolate fondue with a variety of fruits & marshmallows. You can't go wrong with dipping anything in chocolate but it was not'out of this world' or anything - but - a great way to end the meal.
If you're in Quebec City definitely go check this place out ! Unlike most fondue restaurants you will not end up smelling like the place upon leaving !
Do yourself a favour & take a walk off the Old Quebec beaten path to this magical fondue paradise. My family & I shared the fondue trio: 1st course was cheese & bread, 2nd course was broth & seafood, then chocolate & fruit to finish. I'm drooling again just recapping this… 🤤
La Grolla had a very charming look from the inside & out. Our server was very kind. The food was absolutely delicious! We had a triple fondue course meals. Cheese fondue as the starter, Chinese fondue with sea food (scallops, shrimps & salmon) & 4 different sauces that blended well with that & for the last, chocolate fondue with many different fruits. I recommend to anyone who has a fondue craving!
We had an incredible experience at La Grolla! We ordered the fondue trio-cheese, traditional, & chocolate-with an extra portion of shrimp, & it was more than enough for two adults & two kids. Every bite was delicious, & the variety made the meal really fun & satisfying for everyone. The highlight, though, was the service. Our waitress, Oliver, was outstanding-friendly, attentive, & made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend La Grolla for a cozy, delicious, & memorable fondue night!
Great staff. But compared to other fondue places, not even close to worth the price for the quantity & quality. We had the cheese, broth, & chocolate trio for two with a french onion soup.
The staff here are absolutely amazing & very attentive. The restaurant was super clean. We ordered the traditional Chinese fondue for two . The first course was a lovely cheese fondue with a variety of breads. The second course was thinly sliced beef that we cooked in the most amazing broth & the dessert was a platter of seasonal & favourite fruits with a lovely chocolate fondue sauce , aside from being more food than we could possibly eat each course was absolutely amazing. We would highly recommend making the time for a nice leisure dinner at La Grolla.
