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.
Beautiful restaurant with a super welcoming & friendly server. Highlight was the hanger steak which was the best steak I ever had, very soft & flavourful & we would come back for this! Also enjoyed the bread butter & halibut & creme brûlée for dessert. It was our first night in Quebec City & we were delighted by this dinner. Merci!
My siblings & I gathered at Le Clocher Penche as part of our reunion. Visiting QC for the first time, we wanted a dining experience that was professional & yet homey. This restaurant provided both beautifully. Le Clocher Penche offered a varied menu which suited our large group. From cocktails & hors d'oeuvres to amazing entrees & desserts, our evening was absolutely superb! Thank you for making our stay in your city a memorable one.
Loved our visit to Le Clocher Penché! The place is lively & stylish yet casual & warm, & the food was amazing. The souse with oysters was a standout, & the baba dessert was perfect.
Bistro atmosphere, upbeat & energetic. Food is creative & imaginative & phenomenal. Flavours are complex & crafted. Service was attentive & knowledgeable. A memorable evening! Blood pudding was a revelation! Cost is appy+main+shared dessert before wine
We stopped in about 930 pm for dessert & a drink & had a fantastic experience. It was busy but the server found us a table quickly. We had excellent service & thought the food was delicious. Great cozy atmosphere - we'd come back again anytime.
As this was our first night in Quebec City, we did not know what to expect from the food scene. We were delighted with our meal. The service was excellent & the ambiance, casual, but clearly serious about food & wine, right up our alley. The hanger steak was excellent, perfectly prepared. The house made pasta in a tomato cream sauce was special. Definitely get the bread, the compound butter will blow you away. They were happy to let us split a delicious mozzarella & tomato'salad'…we wanted to save room for dessert. The crème brûlée was the best I have ever had. Thankfully a large portion because I practically had to fight my husband for my half! Such a delightful start to our Quebec vacation!!
Our dinner at Le Clocher Penché was nothing short of extraordinary. We started with fresh bread, perfectly warm with rich, flavorful butter - a simple yet flawless introduction to the evening.
The labneh dish was a standout - creamy & tangy labneh paired with beluga lentils, radicchio, olives, & almonds, creating a wonderful balance of textures & flavors. Every bite was fresh, earthy, & satisfying.
The pasta dish was equally outstanding - the conchiglie with tomato, guanciale, & basil was cooked to perfection, enveloped in a luscious sauce that was both rich & aromatic, with bright basil tying it all together.
To finish, the crème brûlée was impeccable - the caramelized top offered that perfect crack, revealing a silky, decadent custard beneath. It was the kind of dessert that makes you pause & savor every spoonful.
Le Clocher Penché's Michelin-reviewed reputation is well-deserved. From the attentive service to the refined, flavor-driven dishes, this is a restaurant that delivers on every level. Absolutely outstanding & a must-visit in Quebec City.
Pour mon anniversaire nous sommes allée au Clocher Penché, un restaurant qui est sur ma mire depuis un moment, surtout depuis sa mention au guide Michelin. Toutefois, mon expérience a malheureusement été ordinaire & décevante.
D'abord, j'ai trouvé que le personnel manquait de chaleur envers la clientèle. Nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis accueillis en plus d'avoir attendu un bon 15 minutes à l'entrée avant d'être pris en charge, & ce, après avoir nous même approché l'hôte. Nous avions une réservation pour le deuxième service. De plus, ayant une intolérance au gluten, les restaurants tentent souvent de proposer des alternatives pour pas qu'on se sente limité, ce qui n'a pas été le cas ici. Enfin, nous nous sommes sentis oubliés par notre serveur tout au long de la soirée.
Pour ce qui est de la nourriture, elle était ordinaire, sans plus. Nous avons gouté au tataki de canard, au fromage frais & au aguachile en entrée, puis au boeuf en repas principal. Dans l'ensemble rien de ressortait de chaque repas autant en gout, qu'en texture & créativité. Ce n'était pas mauvais, mais ce n'était pas bon.
Enfin, la cerise sur le sundae. La cuisine étant ouverte, nous voyions l'équipe de cuisine travailler, ce que j'adorais, jusqu'à temps que je remarque que les cuisiniers manquaient énormément de salubrité. En effet, lorsqu'ils préparaient mon dessert, je les ai vu prendre des fraises avec leurs mains, les porter jusqu'à leur bouche, avec leurs mains, puis prendre des feuilles de menthe & garnir mon assiette, avec leurs mains. Tout ça sans se laver les mains entre.
Ce n'est qu'un résumé de pourquoi mon passage au Clocher Penché a été une déception.
Notre expérience était très décevante. Chaque repas commandé (Aguachile, fromage, tataki & onglet de boeuf) avait certes quelques éléments intéressants, mais dans son ensemble, les mets étaient très fades, basiques & manquaient cruellement de texture & de saveur. Honnetement, la nourriture n'est pas hors de ce monde. Nous avons aussi été déçus du service. Nous venions pour un anniversaire, je le mentionne au serveur & ce dernier m'indique qu'une chandelle est servie avec un dessert. Je me fais donc à l'idée que le dessert est une gracieuseté du restaurant. On ne me mentionne pas le prix du dessert & on nous l'impose. Je constate uniquement lors de la réception de la facture que le dessert m'a été chargé...
De plus, pendant la soirée, il nous est souvent arrivé de voir les cuisiniers manger avec leurs mains pour ensuite manipuler de la nourriture à servir sans se laver les mains. Cela est très choquant, surtout pour un restaurant qui a une nomination dans le guide michelin.
Nous avons été déçus, mais peut être que ce restaurant est parfait pour d'autres.
The food is delicious & the kitchen & all restaurant staff is very accommodating to dietary needs. My wife has celiac disease & is a vegetarian, the kitchen made her a unique entree & modified an appetizer & dessert to suite her needs. I highly recommend adding this place to your must visit restaurant list.
