The great story of a small bistro... Like a treasure buried in the heart of Faubourg St-Jean, a really well-kept secret ... the story of The Hobbit. This small, unpretentious bistro, is a reflection of the character of Tolkien, it carries with it the greatness of a story whose echo is still heard today at the cafe. Over time, it became the place where culinary delights come together in an ambiance worthy of a warm and cozy home. But beware, behind that familiar face, between the stones of this old house lurk ghosts that give The Hobbit that "je ne sais quoi" and make it a place apart from all others.
Yes, Le Hobbit provides vegan options on their menu for plant-based dining. Feel free to ask your server or check their menu for details on available vegan items.
Yes, Le Hobbit offers gluten-free options on their menu. If you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy, please notify the staff so appropriate precautions can be taken.
Le Hobbit stands out as a highly regarded destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its creative and flavorful approach to French-inspired cuisine. Guests frequently highlight the quality and freshness of the ingredients used in both their breakfast and dinner menus, with many dishes noted for their unique textures and complex profiles. While the atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, inviting, and perfect for a special meal, the service experience can vary, as some diners praise the attentive and friendly staff while others note occasional delays during busy periods. Despite these fluctuations in pace, the overall consensus points to a memorable dining experience that offers excellent value and a welcoming environment for both locals and travelers alike.
Of the three dishes from Le hobbit I would highly recommend the salmon tartare it blended together the perfect amount of ingredients make a remarkable taste, but above that the Smokey devilled eggs were the best overall 10/10 must have! The chicken & waffles were great too but I would more so recommend the salmon & eggs
Dès notre arrivée, tout était réuni pour passer une soirée mémorable. Chaque assiette était un véritable chef-d'oeuvre, présentée avec un souci du détail digne d'une oeuvre d'Arcimboldo. C'était presque trop beau pour être mangé… presque!
Notre serveur, dont j'ai malheureusement oublié le nom, a été exceptionnel. Attentionné, passionné & aux petits soins, il a pris le temps de nous présenter chaque plat ainsi que les accords mets-vins. Toutes les saveurs qu'il nous décrivait étaient bel & bien au rendez-vous, & chaque bouchée était une véritable explosion de goûts.
Une cuisine d'une finesse remarquable, un service impeccable & une ambiance qui rendent l'expérience tout simplement inoubliable.
Nous avons déjà hâte d'y retourner! Je recommande ce restaurant sans la moindre hésitation à tous les amateurs de gastronomie. Une adresse incontournable au coeur du Vieux-Québec.
Nous sommes allés souper, ma conjointe & moi samedi dernier à ce magnifique restaurant du Vieux Québec. La nourriture était tout simplement incroyable & le service hors-pair. Nous recommandons chaudement ce restaurant, nous y retournerons sans hésiter. Merci à toute l'équipe pour notre belle soirée!!❤?
Repas au top, du début à la fin ! On a découvert Le Hobbit lors de notre passage à Québec & quelle belle adresse. Les goûts sont vraiment travaillés, les sauces parfaites - la terrine de foie gras aux bleuets à manger façon burger nous a bluffés, & les plats (flétan, pintade) étaient tout en finesse. Mention spéciale aux desserts, un régal.
Très belle découverte aussi côté vin avec un rouge australien superbe, parfaitement conseillé. & le service : rien à redire. Des serveurs pros, à l'écoute & décontractés, qui nous ont mis tout de suite à l'aise. Un super moment, on recommande les yeux fermés. Merci à toute l'équipe !
I got lured in by the Michelin star sign, & the welcoming abs cosy look of the restaurant from outside. The food in this place is on point. The flavor was good. The blood pudding was nice. It was as I expected. The waiter said it was a grandma recipe but for sure elevated. Beet salad is probably my favorite. Nothing special about the house bread but my husband insisted of ordering it. I wish our waiter was more attentive, at least kept our water filled.
Reservation was recommended. But you can always try your luck.
J'y suis allé pour célébrer un anniversaire. Le service & la présentation des plats étaient bien, mais les saveurs n'étaient pas au rendez-vous... Considérant le prix & le fait que le restaurant soit recommandé par le Guide Michelin 2026, c'était assez décevant.🙃
Il aurait également été agréable qu'un petit dessert d'anniversaire soit offert. Ce qui n'a évidemment pas été la cas.
We visited this restaurant & chose to sit on the terrace because we had our dog with us, & Quebec regulations do not allow dogs indoors, even small ones (unless is a service dog). We made this clear when making the reservation, & the staff confirmed a suitable time for us. However, upon arrival, another waitress informed us that the terrace was closed. Ironically, because of our dog, we were essentially the only guests seated outside. For this reason, we could not have the best atmosphere, as inside it looked much cosier.
Some dishes were excellent, while others were technically well executed but ultimately not very memorable. Coming from Europe & being very familiar with French cuisine, our expectations were naturally quite high but we do understand of course that variations do exist.
The pan brioche with truffle butter was exceptional, especially served warm. We also enjoyed their interpretation of a peanut butter & jelly pairing with foie gras & blueberry-lavender compote. That said, we could not really taste the lavender, & in our opinion the additional butter or grease on the outside was unnecessary.
The beef tongue was the absolute highlight of the meal - perfectly executed & incredibly flavorful. On the other hand, the dumpling dish was the one I enjoyed the least. While I appreciated the spicy, chewy elements & especially the squash, the dumpling dough itself lacked flavor.
I was also very happy with my wine selection. Overall, I would still recommend the restaurant. The waiter who took care of us was exceptional & genuinely friendly. I also appreciated that the names of the staff were listed at the end of the menu - it gave the restaurant a more personal & human touch.
We received a lovely welcome & service from the staff, but the quality of the food was unfortunately disappointing.
For starters, we got the buffalo-style fried oysters, the pork tongue & the homemade bread with truffle butter. The bread was the best of all of them, the butter was good but only tasted like truffle & not buttery at all. The oysters' taste was buried with the strong buffalo & cheese sauce, & the pork was veeery smoky. It wasn't bad but to me none of the dishes tasted harmonious.
As for the main dishes, we got the guinea fowl with turnips, the mackerel with smoked paprika lobster bisque & the sous-vide pork filet with celeriac. All of the proteins were dry & again, the dishes were lacking harmony. Presentation wise, I was also a little disappointed, but that's just personal preference.
It's my second time here, but the first time for dinner. I'd recommend for brunch but not for dinner.
