It is in the heart of Old Quebec, near the Château Frontenac, you can find a real institution since 1956. The restaurant Le Continental will charm you with its intimate places, with his personalized approach and his culinary show.
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Our Specialties
Filet mignon, shrimp, prawns, duck, crepes suzette for dessert
Le Continental is widely regarded as a premier dining destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its timeless elegance and classic French cuisine. Guests frequently highlight the unique, old-world atmosphere and the exceptional tableside preparation of dishes, such as the signature Caesar salad, various flambé steaks, and crêpes Suzette, which provide an engaging and memorable culinary performance. The staff is consistently described as professional, attentive, and skilled, contributing to a high level of service that makes many patrons feel truly special during their visits. While the experience is often noted as a significant investment, most visitors find the combination of high-quality food, expert service, and nostalgic charm to be well worth the cost for special occasions or a quintessential dining experience.
Wonderful experience. The food & wine were amazing, & the staff was friendly & attentive. Especially Andrea who convinced us to try his signature black tea flambe for dessert, which was SO good. I highly recommend this restaurant.
I recently dined at Le Continental, & it was an unforgettable experience, largely thanks to our server, Jean Yves. He was absolutely fantastic-charming, present, & attentive throughout the evening, enhancing our dining experience in every way. A delightful surprise of the evening was having our meal prepared tableside, transforming our dinner into a captivating performance with Jean Yves expertly leading the way. His skill & showmanship made the evening all the more special. We left not just satisfied with the food, but thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. Highly recommend!
After trying regional dishes - poutine, pouding chaumeur, cheeses, pates, wines, tortieres, pain au chocolate - at other eateries in Quebec City, my husband & I decided to splurge on a visit to the Continental, & we had a truly wonderful experience. We ordered chateaubriand which practically melted in the mouth & which was served with an array of well-prepared veggies. Accompanied by wine & ending with creme brulee & maple pie (the final regional dish on my list), this was a memorable meal. Not to mention the service. The service was personal, multi-faceted, & attentive. The wait staff are truly remarkable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an excellent meal in Quebec City.
Aug 30, 2024
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We saw this place on Bourdain's show. It is everything it appeared on TV: old-school decor, very attentive service, & excellent modern renditions of historic dishes. We dressed for dinner, & although not every patron did the same, it was still very special. The martinis were perfectly made (which we've learned you can't take for granted anymore) & the entrees were just spectacular (filet au poivre & dover sole).
What a delightful experience. Really wanted an authentic french dining experience while visiting Old Quebec for a few days with my sister. Le Continental was all that I hoped for & so much more. Our waiter Denis was attentive but not over bearing or rushed. We had a reservation for 2 at 1700 & felt we got the best seat in house. Our Caesar salad was prepared tableside & the experience was very cool. Denis explained as he blended the dressing, it was definitely not your average salad. We also had escargot which was also amazing, not overly garlicky just right. For my entree I had the shrimp flambe & it was amazing not including the table side show which was also fun. Shrimps were succulant & presented beautifully. My sister had the Sirloin flambe & it was cooked as she ordered to perfection, with a table side show in tandem while Denis cooked my shrimp. & even if you don't usually have dessert you'll be amazed at the the cherries jubilee if you love cherries. Just amazing in every aspect of dining. Do yourself a favor & splurge at Le Continental while in Old Quebec, you will only regret it if you don't do it. Thank you, Denis & Le Continental.
We wanted a special couple's evening out. The interior was well-appointed with white tablecloths all around. The sound-level was such that we could enjoy our conversation. Service was outstanding; welcoming, professional, & very attentive. The meal was outstanding; well prepared, excellent cooking, well presented. We enjoyed our evening & would come again if we are in town.
A wonderful restaurant in Od Quebec. Staff was attentive & the table side preparation of the Caesar salad & the Filet Mignon was excellent. Pricey, but worth it.
The reception was outstanding with the coat lady being super attentive, we were seated as requested through the reservation by a window - which was nice. & then it went downhill from there. Overall we felt rushed through the meal, servers taking glasses before we were done. It is important to add that the restaurant was busy but not full; we were the last seating at 8:00pm. The measure of the whiskies & cognac was minute.
Felt that the servers were all about the show of the flames at the tables while preparing the different platea/drinks that required. We were not into that, we were there for the food & a nice time together where we thought would be a nice restaurant
The chateaubriand was bland; it lack taste - even salt/pepper. Would not recommend.
We have been traveling to Quebec for many years & the one thing that remains constant is dining at this Amazing Restaurant. The most attentive & friendly servers, a wide variety of "the classics", & an entertaining & delicious preparation of dinner, prepared & presented tableside. & if that's not enough,finish with a flaming after dinner drink!!! It will soon become your favorite,as well as it is ours!!!
