Le Clocher Penché represents a refined intersection of traditional French culinary techniques and modern regional influences. The kitchen prioritizes seasonal produce sourced from local growers, ensuring the menu reflects the shifting bounty of the surrounding landscape. Signature offerings frequently showcase elevated takes on bistro classics, emphasizing precise preparation and balanced flavor profiles. Diners encounter a space defined by high ceilings and exposed brickwork, fostering a focused environment conducive to concentrated appreciation of the meal. The kitchen maintains rigorous standards, crafting everything from artisanal terrines to complex sauces from scratch. Every dish serves as a testament to the versatility of core French principles adapted to the ingredients found within the province. This commitment to provenance and technique dictates the cadence of the experience, prioritizing clarity of flavor over excessive ornamentation.
Le Clocher Penché is widely regarded as a standout dining destination in Quebec City, known for its creative menu, professional service, and inviting atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the high-quality ingredients, with many highlighting the hanger steak, homemade bread with compound butter, and inventive desserts as memorable favorites. The restaurant is often noted for its warm and welcoming staff who take the time to guide diners through unique culinary offerings, making it a reliable choice for both special occasions and casual visits. While most visitors leave with high praise for the consistently excellent food and wine selections, a few noted that the intimate space can become warm during peak summer weather, and individual tastes regarding the menu's adventurous combinations can vary.
LCP set the bar really high for our culinary experience in Quebec City! It was our first night in Quebec & it didn't fail us from start to end. The service was attentive. The food was great throughout -highlights included fresh oysters topped with a refreshing granita, snowcrab with scallop & chanterelle, portchetta with blood pudding, polenta with duck ham.
Despite short selections of desserts, the creativity remained high....Maple flan+ nuts crust was a nice surprise. The size of Creme Brulee + banana cake was probably the biggest we have had for years.....
Their cocktails were also refreshing & the sweet wine was just right.
It made our first night in Quebec City very memorable.
I celebrated my birthday dinner at Le Clocher Penché, & it was a truly special experience. Though the main dining room was full, we were seated in the Red Room-a sleek, intimate space usually reserved for private events-which made the evening feel even more intimate. The service was attentive, the ambiance effortlessly chic, & the cocktails expertly crafted. The food was great from start to finish-highlights included the house-made bread & butter, fresh oysters topped with a refreshing granita, & the standout favorite: the gnocchi. A perfect spot for a memorable, special-occasion meal in Quebec City.
Everything was top-tier! Service was exquisite, the food was delicious (all great, but the mushroom orgetto plate is an absolute must, simply divine). Wine & cocktails were perfect, great selection of rare Amaros which is always a big win
Feb 23, 2025
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Super expérience, ambiance très sympa, pas trop bruyant, service aux petits soins & une cuisine excellente ! Les cocktails sont très bons, Je recommande la joue de boeuf, la sauce sublime ✨ Pas de fausses notes, Un des meilleurs restos de Québec !
Delicious farm to table cuisine in cosy elegant environment with excellent alcoholic & non alcoholic beverage options (including full page of non-alcoholic cocktails) & wonderful waitstaff. Highly recommend
Une très belle découverte ! Un accueil irréprochable, un service efficace avec un personnel adorable & que dire des plats ! Nous les avons partagés, ces derniers se sont révélés d'une extrême finesse, un vrai plaisir gustatif des entrées au dessert ! A souligner, de très bons cocktails, une belle carte de vins, pour terminer par un excellent expresso ! Merci !
Fantastic & artistic meal. Absinthe cocktail.had a well balanced flavor that didn't taste overly of black licorice. Bread with mushroom compound butter was delicious & I don't regularly enjoy mushrooms. Foie gras was good with gooseberry & mustard. Eggplant was incredible, between applewood smoke & chili oil it tasted like a campfire in autumn. dessert.espresso cocktail tasted like memories of skiing the Rockies. Delicious.
The food was AMAZEBALLS. We enjoyed all the dishes & drinks we ordered, especially the delectable cod & the fowl. The cod was cooked to perfection & the sauce was plenty & so flavorful, complimenting the vegetables well. & the fowl was crispy on the skin but still so juicy inside with a rich sauce. All the food was not only presented beautifully, but also used fresh local ingredients. Their cocktails were also refreshing, with fun creative recipes. Additionally, the server was warm & welcoming, & the interior/ambiance was cute. (Sort of rustic chic?) The selection on the dessert menu was small, however, so we didn't get any there.
Ce que j'ai aimé : - Cocktails très bon & originaux - Les produits bruts sont de bonne qualité - La salle est vraiment agréable & chaleureuse - Les plats sont visuellement beaux - La crème brulée est très très bonne. Ce que j'ai moins aimé : - Le service n'est pas au niveau. Je me suis senti jugé de ne pas prendre d'entrée (Je prend toujours plat/dessert) - Je pense que les plats sont volontairement compliqués pour faire style & c'est trop pompeux à mon gout. - Selon moi, le prix est totalement excessif. - Il n'y en a pas beaucoup dans l'assiette. En faites, selon moi si on en a pour 50$ par personne (boisson plat & dessert), & que la carte devient comprehensible & sobre. Je pense que ce restaurant serait très très bien.
