L'Affaire Est Ketchup propose une expression rigoureuse des traditions culinaires françaises régionales en privilégiant des ingrédients frais issus du marché local. La cuisine met en avant des préparations audacieuses qui respectent l'intégrité brute des produits et des protéines sélectionnés. Son atmosphère sans prétention souligne un engagement envers la précision technique tout en évitant les fioritures inutiles. Chaque plat reflète une structure de menu évolutive qui s'adapte strictement à la disponibilité saisonnière des ingrédients régionaux de qualité. L'environnement facilite une connexion directe entre l'assiette et le paysage agricole environnant. Les convives découvrent une interprétation robuste de la cuisine d'inspiration française favorisant les saveurs franches et les techniques traditionnelles plutôt qu'une présentation stylisée. Cet établissement maintient une approche disciplinée de l'approvisionnement, garantissant que la production culinaire reste constamment liée aux cycles de récolte naturels de la région.
L'Affaire Est Ketchup propose une expérience culinaire unique et intime que de nombreux clients comparent à un repas savoureux partagé chez un ami proche. Le restaurant offre un menu saisonnier en constante évolution qui est présenté à l'ensemble de la salle, créant une ambiance conviviale et dynamique. Bien que l'établissement soit reconnu pour son approche gastronomique authentique et sans prétention, avec des plats exceptionnels comme les ris de veau, le canard et divers produits de la mer, certains visiteurs trouvent que le rythme du service est parfois lent et que l'espace restreint peut manquer de confort. Malgré des avis partagés sur la taille des portions et la température de la salle, la majorité des convives louent le professionnalisme passionné du personnel, la présentation théâtrale des plats et l'authenticité globale de l'expérience, la décrivant souvent comme l'un des meilleurs repas qu'ils aient dégustés à Québec.
We have never experienced a restaurant quite like this & are glad we did a quick review before our reservation.
The menu is ever revolving, so you do not know your menu until you arrive.
The space is small, they only do two servings a day, once everyone for your booked serving has arrived & has a drink then you will hear what your options are!
We enjoyed some recommended glasses of wine, as we were not provided with a menu, we just trusted our server would know what to pair with the dishes we ordered, & they did!
The food on the menu & that we ordered was phenomenal. Well worth the almost hour wait from sit down to eating our first dish … so do not arrive hungry!
We got a last minute reservation for 6 pm & they were very accomodating to us & our toddler. We sat down & the menu was presented to the whole restaurant by the staff in both French & English. We ordered the asparagus to start & the duck & the halibut for mains. Everything was amazingly delicious & very well-balanced - worth every penny. The restaurant was cozy & relaxed & the staff were friendly & knowledgeable. We highly recommend going here for delicious food & fun vibes. Definitely book in advance!
The entire experience was the height of gastronomic excellence, but served in a warm, friendly & relaxed environment. The menu changes daily but we were blown away by the tomato & burrata, the fresh asparagus, the sweetbreads & the beef shoulder. Definitely the best meal I've had in Quebec. We had the bar table & marvelled that the chef prepared everything on two small electric ovens. Would recommend to anyone wanting a high end culinary treat!
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Although L'Affaire est ketchup is super highly rated, the portions, food, & atmosphere fell a flat.
The menu changes daily which is a unique & fun concept which allows for ingredients to be fresh & seasonal. The vegetables, grains & pasta were cooked to perfection & had great flavour. But the main star of the dishes such as the beef & duck were dry & tough. The croquette we ordered was soggy, the fish appetizer was dry, & the mozzarella appetizer was something you'd see at any average restaurant. We found most of the proteins to be very tough & lacking in portion size especially for the price.
We loved the lamb dish as well as the sweet breads appetizer but the rest were very average. The wine list was well selected & we ordered two bottles which were both great. Overall there were one or two dishes that we liked, while the rest were nothing to write home about.
The interior was unique & homey but was very noticeably dusty & a bit neglected. Also the bathrooms were insanely small, & super awkward to wash our hands in. This was a minus for us in atmosphere. It was bustling & busy, it felt great to have a conversation there with friends & the staff, but we couldn't overlook the inaccessibility & state of the interior.
TLDR: Slightly overrated. If you're in the area you should try it for yourself if you really want to, but I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way. We enjoyed our experience but probably wouldn't come back again.
I regularly eat salmon. I believe I'm a pretty terrific salmon chef. I just returned from dinner at L'Affaire. This was the very most fantastic salmon dish I've had...the very most!!! My wife had the duck. She raved about it. We did not have starter or dessert dishes though I have no doubt they are terrific. The entree portion size is so generous you won't leave hungry if you just order an entree (highly recommend salmon!!!).
A lovely dining experience in this quaint & cozy restaurant. It appears the menu changes on a daily basis based on the fresh ingredients available. The server orates the menu options to the patrons. I had an amazing steak entre & a lamb sweetbread appetizer. The food was delicious & they had a very nice wine selection. It was a unique & special dining experience. I highly recommend.
Incredible! Both service & food. You walk in at your reserved time & its like walking into someone's cozy home. The staff were super friendly. They explained the menu in detail, in both French & English, prior to taking everyone's orders, then came back & explained the desserts to each individual table. Although our reserved time was 6-8:30, we never once felt rushed. The food was elegant & delicious. The portion sizes were perfect. I was truly blown away. I highly recommend going here if you are in Quebec City. I will definitely be returning.
Thank you to the 4 gentleman who run this incredible little restaurant, you made us feel like family!
What a meal this was. Just absolutely divine! It's cozy, unpretentious, & incredibly welcoming. There's two dinner seatings: 6PM & 830PM so I recommend making your reservations well in advanced as they are often booked. It's a cozy little restaurant with 4 staff running it smoothly.
The evening started with drinks, followed by an explanation of the menu (EN/FR) to the whole restaurant. We ordered 1 entrees & 1 main each (as recommended by them) & left full & incredibly satisfied.
The menu changes seasonally & we were blown away by the flavours & creativity. For starters, we ordered the veal tataki, as well as the sweetbread (ris d'agneau). The latter is a must try delicacy - it was full of flavour & absolutely delightful. A highlight for sure!
For our mains, we ordered the lamb leg with couscous which was fall off the bone & incredibly delicious; as well as the pork which was definitely the surprise of the night! Every bite was intentional & addictive. The Brussels sprouts & squash puree with the fresh herbs - just 10/10. Very well paired!
Hospitality was great, food was great - it's definitely a must try spot if you are visiting Quebec City.
