Le Clocher Penché incarne une intersection raffinée entre les techniques culinaires françaises traditionnelles et les influences régionales contemporaines. La cuisine privilégie des produits saisonniers issus de producteurs locaux, garantissant que le menu reflète la richesse changeante du territoire environnant. Les créations phares mettent souvent en avant des interprétations modernes des classiques bistrotiers, soulignant une préparation précise et des profils gustatifs équilibrés. Les convives découvrent un espace défini par de hauts plafonds et des murs de briques apparentes, favorisant un environnement propice à une appréciation concentrée du repas. L'équipe en cuisine maintient des standards rigoureux, élaborant chaque élément, des terrines artisanales aux sauces complexes, à partir de produits bruts. Chaque assiette témoigne de la polyvalence des principes français fondamentaux adaptés aux ingrédients locaux. Cet engagement envers la provenance et la technique dicte le rythme de l'expérience, privilégiant la clarté des saveurs.
Le Clocher Penché propose une expérience culinaire mémorable, portée par une cuisine créative et de haute qualité mettant en valeur des produits frais et locaux. Les convives soulignent régulièrement l'inventivité des saveurs et la présentation soignée de plats tels que l'onglet de bœuf, les pâtes maison et les diverses créations saisonnières. L'ambiance est unanimement décrite comme chaleureuse, élégante et conviviale, avec une cuisine ouverte qui enrichit l'expérience. Bien que la grande majorité des clients loue le service attentionné et professionnel d'une équipe passionnée, cet établissement demeure une destination incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience gastronomique à la fois raffinée et accueillante à Québec.
Very nice bistrot , we could taste the freshness of the products in every dishes. Good selection of wines by the glass & very efficient & professional service
Had an excellent meal here a few weeks ago. Would be happy to be back. Every dish felt thoughtfully put together. I really enjoyed the concept of a small plate tasting menu focused on fresh ingredients, creative pairings, & excellent execution. It was a great way to experience a variety of dishes, & each course brought something different to the table.
The pork belly & lobster was the standout of the night. The richness of the pork belly, sweetness of the lobster & brightness of the gremolata all came together beautifully. The seared cod was a very close second. Perfectly cooked with crispy skin, moist flaky fish & a beurre maître d'hôtel (asparagus cream, lovage, basil) that gave the fish a fresh, vibrant,'garden-like'(?) flavor without overpowering it.
The morel mushrooms with Comté flan were another highlight. Earthy mushrooms, silky flan & crispy panko made for a great combination of flavors & textures. The pasta (Trottole al limone) was also excellent. The lemon, tarragon & hazelnuts complemented the mascarpone & parmesan beautifully, creating a dish that was both rich & refreshing.
The beef tongue was the only dish that didn't quite reach the same level as the other mains. It was tender & well executed, but compared to the rest of the menu it felt a little more one-dimensional. Monotone acidic / earthy flavors. Let's say it was a lot more'grounded' compared to everything else we had. Desserts were decent but I probably wouldn't get them again. Helped fill out the meal but nothing incredible.
What kills me about this place is the $6 charge on bread. I'm not from QC & not sure if that is a normal thing here but like cmon guys. It's generally a given any other fine dining resto I've been to in the past. Just bizzarre to be charging customers $6 for bread on a $300 bill honestly.
We loved this restaurant! Amazing ambience, service & food. Everything on the menu was super fresh & local (who knew Québécois wine was so good?!). The star of our trip so far!
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From the moment we walked in, we could tell this was going to be a wonderful dining experience. Beginning with a dozen freshly shucked oysters complemented with a wonderful'pepper' sauce served cleverly in a dropper. & a shaved ice Bloody Mary compote. Our second course was a halibut crudo with pickled ginger & curry. Complimenting our first two courses were wonderful cocktails. For the entrees, we shared the Black Cod which was the fish of the day & the homemade pasta of the day. We topped the evening off with the white chocolate crème broule & an espresso martini. The service was wonderful. Our server was friendly & attentive. Michelin star? No argument here.
This place is very clean & waitress are extremely nice & friendly. We ordered bread with butter, organic fresh cheese with duck ham, Lion's mane, throttle Al limone. Every dish is out of world delicious! The baked Alaska is also so yummy. This is the best restaurant I have ever eaten. Hands down 10 stars!
Such a beautiful place in Quebec with amazing quality & flavors! Loved the green interior it felt so welcoming & artsy. The staff is so nice & willing to explain each menu item. The flavors of the dishes were so exotic & unique, & many were definitely an acquired taste. You have to be an adventurous eater to enjoy everything. Everything is so fresh & presented beautifully. I really enjoyed the lion's mane mushroom dish & the lemon pasta specifically. The others were great as well, but not AS standout. Portions were quite small but that is expected, so you have to order many to feel full. For a Michelin restaurant, the prices were great! Coming to be around ~$50 USD per person!
The food was incredible, but even better than that was the service! Two of us shared the homemade bread service; the organic fresh cheese w/ cucumber, duck ham, & escabeche; beef tartare w/ gochujang, miso, & mushrooms; morels with comté cheese flan (sublime!); lemon pasta; pork belly + pasta; & crème brûlée. One of the best meals I've had anywhere in the last few years. Bravo!
We had a wonderful dining experience at Le Clocher Penché during our visit to Quebec City. The restaurant has beautiful interior design & the customer service was warm & attentive throughout the evening.
We ordered the fried mushrooms, bread with compound butter, lion's mane mushroom dish, & the fish of the day, which was halibut. The staff was incredibly accommodating with my dietary restrictions & kindly substituted the nduja sauce with a salsa verde instead. The salsa verde was fresh, vibrant, full of texture, & paired perfectly with the fish. It ended up being one of my favourite dishes from the entire trip.
We also really enjoyed the bread & compound butter along with the lion's mane dish. The fried mushrooms were good, though we felt the batter absorbed a bit too much oil & could have benefited from more crunch to better highlight the flavour of the mushrooms themselves.
For dessert, we tried both the baked Alaska & the salted crème brûlée. Although the presentation of the crème brûlée could have been a bit better, the flavour was excellent. The addition of sea salt gave it a unique twist that made it stand out from a traditional crème brûlée.
Overall, this was a memorable meal with thoughtful service, creative dishes, & a beautiful atmosphere. We would gladly return on a future visit to Quebec City.
A friend who we were dining with recommended this very lovely, Michelin Guide-listed restaurant. The place had a really nice ambience, was very well presented, & the service was very friendly & efficient.
The menu took a little explaining, but then we had such a great choice of wonderfully created dishes.
The moussaka was rich & full of flavour, with shredded lamb. A great way to start. The trotolle pasta was deliciously cheesy, but fresh & lemony. The baked Alaska was very nicely done. What a great meal! Highly recommended.
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A wonderful experience. Our server was knowledgeable & attentive. The food was excellent-thoughtfully crafted with fresh & delicious ingredients. We had the oysters, moussaka & homemade pasta & all of them were superb. Great music, beautiful atmosphere, cozy & convivial. Highly recommend. Note that the expense per person includes two mains, one shared dessert (crème brûlée-excellent) 2 high-quality beers & a glass of pinot noir plus tip.
