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.
Made reservations from the advice of a friend. Just a great experience. Started with very good cocktails & Canadian lobster as an appetizer (excellent). Then had flambé steak prepared tableside. Not only a great experience & entertaining but the food was outstanding. They also do Caesar salad tableside but we thought it would be too much food. Highly recommend
The pictures I am sharing, are of my very first visit with my wife from February 17, 2024. My wife & I were beyond impressed with the phenomenal service we received. The evening had commenced with me forgetting to bring my reading glasses with me, making it difficult for me to read the menu. That is until our server brought me an assortment of extra reading glasses to remedy this self inflicted & embarrassing dilemma. From that moment on, the entire dining experiences was nothing short of fabulous. My wife's exact words were, "I will never eat another Caesar's salad as good as this". After that evening, my & I unanimously decided we needed to return for a repeat visit..... which was yesterday, June 29, 2024. & just like our first visit, yesterday's visit did not disappoint!!! Oh, & just for clarity, we are from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. We definitely look forward to more visits in the future.
Food: 5/5 - The preparation of the caesar salad & steaks was technical, exemplary, & meticulous. The salad dressing was seasoned well & perfectly emulsified. The steaks were cooked optimally'saignant.' The overall tasting experience was nothing short of sublime. Service: 5/5 - Issam deserves all the praise & commendations for his attention to detail & his recommendations. He displays immense respect to the patrons through his thoughtful service & to his craft through his masterful skill expression. Atmosphere: 5/5 - Clean & comfortable dinibg space. Lively but not loud. Overall ambience is one of convivial enjoyment or food & wine. To conclude, simply the best dining experience I've had.
Jun 24, 2024
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What a wonderful trip to the past. Elegant dining, personalized table service & supurb food! Nicholas was wonderful. His Caesar salad & chateau briond presentation ere spot on. It was a rare treat in today's world.
We had an absolutely fabulous experience at Le Continental. The restaurant is old world classy with waiters in white coats. Many dishes are finished table side. We had Caesar salad made table side & it was delicious. The duck a l'orange was possibly the best we've ever had. Cherries jubilee flamed table side was heaven on a plate. Our friends' steak & veal dishes were also perfection. Service was exactly the right amount of attention. We can't wait to return.
We felt welcomed from the moment we walked in. The host greeted us with genuine warmth! We began the evening with some light apps & a bottle of wine that was recommended by our waiter. He shared his recommendations & each & every one of them were exquisite! The table side preparations of meals were a very nice touch. It also provided some entertainment too! We had the lobster special & filet mignon & I would almost drive back up six hours (we're from Boston) to have this meal again! & the Caesar salad is an absolute must. Such a simple starter dish, but the flavoring is not like any Caesar I've had before! The staff were friendly, helpful, & welcoming . It's a bit on the pricey side but worth every $! If you had only one night to dine out, this place is a must. I highly recommend. One of the best dining experiences!
We went to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious. The Caesar salad made at our table was terrific & our steaks were cooked to perfection. The Crêpes Suzette & Brazilian coffees were icing on the cake. The service & ambiance were outstanding. A perfect way to enjoy a special night. As for the price it was not cheap but worth every penny.
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.
Fantastic experience. All of the staff were incredibly welcoming & very professional. Lovely atmosphere too. The food & table side service were sensational. We had the Caesar salad, prepared freshly at the table, flambéed steaks & crêpes suzette. Not only was the food itself amazing, but so too was the flaming spectacle. Will definitely be back here next time I'm in town.
The best restaurant I've ever been to. The service was incredible, including the table side service. We didn't go more than 1 minute without fresh bread, water, or a drink refill. Our server was extremely knowledgeable & recommended great options. The lychee martini was amazing. Highly recommend the filet mignot & the orange duck. The seared foie Gras was also amazing. The tableside caesar salad was the best I've ever had! The sugar pie tasted authentic & was the perfect serving for 2. By far our favourite restaurant in Quebec City & we will definitely be back!
