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 offers a memorable dining experience characterized by creative, high-quality cuisine that highlights fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Guests frequently praise the inventive flavor profiles and beautiful presentation of dishes such as the hanger steak, homemade pasta, and various seasonal offerings. The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, stylish, and convivial, with an open kitchen that adds to the engaging experience. While the majority of diners celebrate the attentive and professional service provided by the knowledgeable staff, the restaurant remains a top recommendation for those seeking a polished yet welcoming culinary destination in Quebec City.
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.
Wow! Incredible service from start to finish. Best restaurant during my one week in Québec! The name of our server is escaping me but she was amazing, thank you for the fabulous recommendations on the menu & Baie St. Paul & for assisting us in English w the menu! Must try the elder cocktail, the ipa selection, & the market fish & creme brulee! Wish I had another night to come back for the oysters, guinea fowl, & pasta dish! Highly recommend this gem & sad I missed the scallops!
Magnifique soirée ! On s'est régalés du début à la fin, les cocktails étaient également exquis & le service était exceptionnel. Je ne peux que recommander!
This was a highlight of my Quebec City trip. All of the dishes we ordered were amazing. The cocktails were delicious, the service was wonderful. 10/10, would recommend.
A wonderful gem in the heart of Saint Roch. A little pricy but totally worth it, such an experience from beginning to end. The wait staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly & welcoming & at the same time top notch professional. Small bites but everything was delicious & beautifully presented, including the cute little cocktails. I wish I had more photos but we were too excited to try everything as it was served (except for the buckwheat endive salad & desserts which were a little weaker than the seafood plates). After explaining that we were sharing, we appreciated having the dishes come out in an appropriate order & the thorough explanations provided with each. This should be the goal post for any restaurant serving small portions at these price levels, & indeed we enjoyed this better than anything in Toronto. Would love to return next time I'm in Quebec City.