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.
Le Hobbit is widely regarded as a charming and atmospheric destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its creative and flavorful approach to traditional and local cuisine. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its innovative menus, standout brunch offerings, and beautifully presented dishes, with highlights often including the unique foie gras preparations, fresh seafood, and inventive dessert combinations. While the service is frequently described as friendly, enthusiastic, and professional, some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies in pacing or attention. Despite varying opinions on pricing and portion sizes, the majority of diners characterize their experience as memorable and highly recommend the establishment for its cozy ambiance and high quality, making it a must-visit location for many exploring the area.
Charmant petit resto qui a une offre unique qui met en valeur les produits du Québec. Leur petit-déjeuners se démarquent par leur originalité & qualité.
Jul 4, 2025
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Tres tres decu , nous y avons ete pour déjeuner, nous avons recu des rôtie non brulé mais complètement calciné, nous étions gêné de retournée les roties, aucun sel & poivre sur la table le cafe est arrivee & du redemande a deux reprises pour avoir du lait 10 minutes plus tard. A l'arrivee de nos assiettes aucune confitures & ketchup apres avoir demande encore 10 minutes d'attente , alors pas manger très chaud. Nous etions 5 pour le dejeuner & avons pris rien de compliqué 5x 1 oeuf avec 1 viande & cafe sans refill faut le mentionné & une facture de 140$
Plus jamais je vais y retournee tres decu pour un restaurant avec mention michelin 2025… on repassera
Si le gerant ou proprietaire veut communiquer avec moi il me fera plaisir de lui partager mon experience
This modest looking restaurant serves great food with great presentation!!!! The prices are reasonable & the service is simply great.
Try it & you'll know!
While visiting my family in Quebec & attending my daughter's university graduation we celebrated this beautiful occasion in cute little restaurant.
I was very impressed with the location,
old town european atmosphere, delicious food, nice stylish decor & very nice service with the smile.
I'm attaching some photos of our food so it will definitely make you to stop at this place when you are visiting this beautiful city.
Portions don't make any sense. Definitely don't go there with kids. Very expensive for not so good food.
We ordered a couple starters based following recommendation & they weren't that good.
We had to stop at our hotel restaurant & get pasta for the kids, Spence they left the restaurant hungry.. even after we spent almost 300 dollars
I really wanted to love this place based on Google photos, their website, & prior reviews, but it was a disappointment. (We only tried Le Hobbit for brunch, so this review only applies to that. Perhaps, the dinner is better). First, there was only one server, so we waited forever to get drinks, food, our bill etc. Service was very slow & uninviting. Second, the food was subpar, & there was way too much food on the plate. I was surprised by the serving size, & the server never warned me or I would have modified my order. The food quality was average at best. This was by far my least favorite breakfast / brunch during our visit to Quebec City. Finally, we sat for a long time waiting for the server to come back with the pay machine only for him to tell us that we need to take the bill to the bar. I really can't recommend this place, but if you go for brunch, just expect it to be a very average experience & probably not worth the money.
Good & different food - the apple sorbet with cheddar crumble was out of this world. The gnudis were also super flavourful. I found the service to be extremely disappointing & slow. Took forever to order. Would go back again.
Spectacular food & attentive, informative service-- we had the six-course tasting menu (with wine pairing), & everything was exceptional. One course-- with arctic char as the star-- was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life, no lie. The dessert was wonderfully inventive as well. They were even amenable to making one course substitution for me (as a non-beef eater), which I greatly appreciated. A truly wonderful dining experience!
