Immerse yourself in the intimate world of the Laurie Raphaël restaurant and let yourself be transported by the multisensory gastronomic experience offered by chefs Daniel and Raphaël Vézina. Savor an evolving, authentic and responsible menu where the richness of the terroir and the know-how of Quebec artisans are conscientiously highlighted.
The Laurie Raphaël caterer is an extension of the experience we offer in our restaurant. Our offer is creative, constantly evolving and follows the seasons and related products.
Laurie Raphaël offers a memorable and elevated dining experience in Québec City, characterized by creative tasting menus that showcase high-quality, local ingredients through meticulous technique. Most guests praise the impeccable, warm, and professional service, often highlighting the personal touches like meeting the team in the kitchen. While the artistic presentation and unique flavor combinations are frequently celebrated as world-class, some patrons note that pricing, particularly regarding wine selections and overall value, can be a point of discussion. The atmosphere is generally described as sophisticated yet inviting, making it a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions where diners appreciate a thoughtfully curated and innovative culinary journey.
We had an incredible culinary experience at Laurie Raphael from the time we arrived until we departed. The food, wine, & service were excellent, & it was the best dining experience we have ever had in our lives! We did the full experience with wine pairings for each of the eight courses & it was well worth it.
My wife & I had terrific dinner at Laurie Raphaël. As a gastronomic restaurant, Laurie Raphaël does not disappoint. Every part of the dining experience is very well thought out & executed.
After we arrived, the host led us through the restaurant to our table. Surprisingly, the first part of the restaurant that we entered was the kitchen, where Chef Raphaël Vézina & his Chefs all stopped whatever they were doing & greeted us with a hearty, "Bonsoir!" The entire space is beautiful & modern.
After we were seated & enjoying a cocktail, the complete tasting menu was explained to us. My wife & I wanted to enjoy a lighter dinner on the final night of our first ever trip to Vieux-Québec, so we chose the five-course Menu Personnalisé over the full eight-course Expérience Gastronomique. I also chose to have the wine pairings with my meal.
The food was terrific; inventive & delicious. We really enjoyed the pairing of cucumber with caviar, & the textures & flavors of the lobster course were fantastic. I only wish that I had been offered some bread to soak up every last bit of the sauce. There were no missteps with any of the dishes, which were all delicious. I'll post photos.
The wines were chosen playfully & from all over the world. I particularly enjoyed the Il Roccolo di Monticelli di Rado, which transported me back to Venice.
At first, I worried that the service would be less convivial than I prefer. The staff appeared to have clearly defined roles; some set the table, others delivered the food & others cleared the table. However, there was one gentleman who acted as our host & came by to introduce each course, & showed great humor when I asked him to do it in both English & then French, &, finally, both English & French at the same time.
As tourists, the only part of our meal that was lacking was a clear connection between the food & wines to the locality. We travel to eat & experiencing the terroir is important to us. I was hoping for a more clearly Québécois meal. For example, I selected the cheese option for my dessert course. It was a play on carbonara; a flan of egg, Louis d'Or cheese & guanciale. While the cheese is from Québec, I might have thought that I was in Rome, instead of Québec.
As I said, however, this feeling is particular to us as tourists. As a gastronomic experience, our meal lacked nothing & would stand out anywhere that we have been in the world.
Absolument fantastique. L'entrée de homard est sans doute ce que j'ai mangé de meilleur dans ma vie jusqu'à présent. Quel bonheur d'avoir un service de cette qualité, alliant courtoisie, sourire & petites attentions. Le prix est conséquent mais l'expérience est parfaite.
Super repas gastronomique plus qu`à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le choix du menu très bien agencé avec la qualité des vins. Pour nous 5 ce fut une expérience suave merveilleuse pour les papilles gustatives. Comme nous avons eu le privilège de vivre l`expérience en salon privé c`était d`autant plus agréable à vivre en famille. Je recommande Le Laurie Raphael afin de se gâter au moins une fois.
MICHELIN
