C’est en plein coeur du Vieux-Québec, à deux pas du Château Frontenac, que l’on peut retrouver une véritable institution, et ce, depuis 1956. Le restaurant Le Continental vous charmera avec ses lieux intimistes, son approche personnalisée et ses spectacles culinaires.
Spécialités
Filet mignon en boite, crevettes flambées, langoustines, canard à l'orange, crêpes suzette en dessert
Est-ce que Le Continental propose la commande en ligne ?
La commande en ligne n'est pas disponible directement sur cette page pour Le Continental. Vous pouvez appeler au (418) 694-9995 pour voir si le restaurant prend les commandes par téléphone.
Est-ce que Le Continental a un menu disponible ?
Oui, Le Continental a 1 menu disponible à consulter.
Le Continental propose une expérience gastronomique intemporelle et raffinée au cœur du Vieux-Québec, où la cuisine française classique est sublimée par l'art du service au guéridon. Les convives soulignent régulièrement le professionnalisme et l'attention du personnel, dont le savoir-faire dans la préparation de plats flambés tels que le filet mignon, le canard et les crêpes Suzette crée un spectacle captivant et mémorable. L'atmosphère chaleureuse d'autrefois, alliée à un service exemplaire et à des ingrédients de grande qualité, fait de ce restaurant une destination privilégiée pour les occasions spéciales et pour ceux qui recherchent un voyage culinaire empreint de nostalgie.
We recently had the privilege of dining at Le Continental, an esteemed restaurant nestled in the historic heart of Quebec City, Canada. From the moment we entered, we were captivated by the old-world charm, accentuated by waitstaff donned in crisp white tuxedo jackets, who skillfully prepared many dishes right at our table. The evening commenced with a classic Negroni, a harmonious blend of gin, Campari, & sweet vermouth, artfully garnished with an orange peel. Alongside it, an extra dry vodka martini provided a sophisticated start to our culinary journey. The first act of this gastronomic ballet was the Salade Cesar, a Caesar salad for two, prepared tableside. The spectacle of its creation was as impressive as the salad itself. The server deftly combined egg yolk, olive oil, chopped anchovies, garlic, & Worcestershire sauce, among other ingredients, to craft what might just be the finest Caesar salad I've ever tasted. Truly a masterpiece in a bowl. Next, we delved into the Bisque de homard parfumẽe Au Cognac, a lobster bisque infused with a hint of cognac. It was a delightful departure from the traditional New England lobster bisque I'm accustomed to, offering a unique texture & flavor profile that was both surprising & satisfying. The pièce de résistance was the Boeuf Wellington Au foie gras poêlé, duxelle de champignons & sauce Périgourdine. This dish, a symphony of seared foie gras, mushroom duxelles, & Périgourdine sauce, elevated the classic Wellington beef to new heights. We paired it with a broiled lobster tail, creating an exquisite surf & turf that was both indulgent & memorable. Although the dessert offerings were tempting, we concluded our meal with signature cappuccinos, a perfect ending to an extraordinary dining experience. Le Continental is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary institution that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking fine dining excellence. Their ability to blend tradition with innovation is truly "très magnifique!"
The food was excellent - we would have enjoyed our experience more (table side Caesar salad preparation & table side Duck a l'Orange preparation) if the waiter/chef had even a sliver of personality. Other tables had the waiter/chef offer to take photos of them while the entree went up in flames. Our waiter didn't even acknowledge our presence, kept a deadpan serious face & moved on! Not nearly the reception we expected.
We had a supreme dining experience. It was as expected & more. The Caesar salad preparation by the table was something we haven't seen in many years. Preparation of the filet tableside was was both entertaining & interesting. The Brazilian coffee was amazing! The entire dining experience will always be a wonderful memory for us on the occasion of our wedding annniversary!
My fiancé & I had an enchanted evening here celebrating my birthday. The tableside service was unique & impeccable, & the ambiance oozes old-world classic elegance. We had the Caesar salad, crab appetizer & the chateaubriand for two & everything was delicious.
We were absolutely stuffed by the end — too stuffed for dessert! Our waiter still brought us some raspberry sorbet with a birthday candle, which was such a sweet touch that I truly appreciated. All in all I felt very pampered & special & I will really treasure that memory. It's very expensive, but worth it for a special treat. One of these days we'll be back to try the sole meunière. :)
Our waiter Brian was friendly, attentive & very professional. From our arrival & greeting by the maître d'hotel to our departure we were made to feel that they were there to make our evening memorable, & they did.
The escargots, lobster bisque were superb & watching the artistry of Brian making the Caesar salad was entertaining. He went on the explain the subtleties in taste of each ingredient from anchovy paste to red wine vinegar & everything in between & how each would affect the taste & when done each bite of the fresh crisp romaine with just enough dressing on each bite was a tasting adventure. Each morsel of our two main courses of grilled giant scallops & of whiskey flambé shrimp in a rich cream sauce which was prepared at the table side literally teased our taste buds & brought delight. The accompaniments of a pyramid of rice & asparagus tips & carrot Vichy complemented very well our main. The recommended white Sancerre wine blended well with both main courses. We ended our culinary adventure with a chocolate mousse & a generous slice of maple sugar pie both of which were rich in flavour. The Brazilian coffee with the caramelized sugar from a generous serving of flambé cognac, Tia Maria & an amazing generous flamed pouring of Grand Marnier was something to see prepared artistically at the table. Would we go again? In a heart beat. It was two & a half hours of culinary perfection & taste. Pierre & Karen, Ottawa.
