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Le Clocher Penché

Lower Town (Quartier St-Roch)
4.9$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 5:30 pm
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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.

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Reviews for Le Clocher Penché

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on Google4.8 (2000+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

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.
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1 Review
4.5

Les desserts ne sont pas à la hauteur, notamment la crème brûlée.

Dec 22, 2023

The service here is excellent & never have I ever felt the need to ask for something. They even offered to call us a taxi back to our hotel at the end of the night as they correctly assumed that we were from out of town! Since I needed to drive & my partner doesn't drink alchohol, we order two incredible mocktails that were a great complement to our meal. So here we are with the in-depth food review. Portion sizes were very good as they were large enough that we were able to order a starter, entre, & share a dessert at the end. Being from Rhode Island (AKA the Ocean State), I could not resist the temptation of the Fish of the day (Icelandic Cod). Very flavorful & surprisingly refreshing. Although I personally liked the Braised Short rib, my partner thought that it was a little bit under seasoned & could use some more sauce. The bread was also really fun to eat. 9/10

Dec 20, 2023
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It was the best meal we had in town, offered at a very reasonable price. It was our last night, otherwise, we'd have gladly returned. The only downside was the extended wait time. We decided to forgo dessert since we had already spent 2 hours at the restaurant.

Dec 7, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Everything was wonderful. The service was perfect...the right amount of attention without being overbearing. The portions were just right. We had a solid meal with room for dessert & without leaving the table like you have over eaten. Highly recommended

Oct 28, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

Resto très sympa! Bonne ambiance & service impeccable. Les entrées sont délicieuses ainsi que les desserts. Cependant, le plat principal que j'ai goûté, la ballottine de lapin était plus qu'ordinaire. Le mariage des saveurs & textures n'était pas dutout heureux.

Aug 30, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful service, friendly, helpful & genuine. Food was very inventive & good as well but desserts were the least exciting part

Aug 3, 2023
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5.0

We have dined at Le Cloche Penche many times & have never been disappointed. This was our first visit since the COVID-19 pandemic & I am happy to report that the establishment is as good or better than at any time in the past, though I prefer the previous arrangement of more tables & less bar space since I visit for the food! The halibut preparation was essentially perfect - a good-sized piece of high-quality fish well-prepared & accompanied by similarly well prepared vegetables. The vegan main dish had legitimate plant-based protein, chick peas, in a Mediterranean-flavored preparation with many other vegetables, a solid preparation. The apple/ maple dessert was tasty, as was the chocolate option. The wine by the glass was good. Overall, we love Le Cloche Penche & will return as soon as we can.

May 22, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

Service impeccable. Respect de la réservation & de la demande pour personne à mobilité réduite impeccables. Entrées & plats principaux impeccables. Desserts laissant beaucoup à désirer. Dommage!

Jan 9, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Our meal from specialty drinks, appetizers, main course to dessert was excellent. Our waitress was delightful & was attentive to explaining each item on the menu. The bartender explained each ingredient in our drinks. Kudos to the chef for his talent in the kitchen.

Dec 3, 2022
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1 Review
4.0

Nous avons pris seulement les assiettes car les prix ont beaucoup monté. C'était bon mais ma portion était petite: seulement 4 raviolis pour une assiette de 26$ ! Le dessert pris à deux, choux avec garniture au chocolat, était assez ordinaire.

Nov 13, 2022