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 consistently receives praise for its creative, flavorful menu that highlights high-quality local ingredients through unique French-inspired dishes. Many guests highlight the breakfast and brunch offerings as standout experiences, frequently noting the excellent value and satisfying portions. The restaurant is widely recognized for its cozy, charming atmosphere and a service team described as exceptionally friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. While experiences can vary, the majority of visitors appreciate the thoughtful presentation and the warm, welcoming environment that makes it a memorable dining destination in Quebec City.
Une expérience parfaite. En tant que français nous cherchions un restaurant de bonne qualité avec des saveurs originales & nos palais ont effectivement réussi à être surpris. De plus le rapport qualité prix était au-delà du raisonnable. Concernant le service rien à redire également, on vous explique chaque plat avec précision, on vous ressert de l'eau régulièrement etc. Une très belle soirée dans une ambiance cosy & sans prétention. Nous reviendrons très certainement si nous sommes de passage à Québec.
This was by far the best dining experience I had while in Quebec City. I got in the afternoon before it got too busy at dinner so it was nice & quiet. The atmosphere of this place is unmatched, even the toilets were super cool & showed the history!
My server was great as well & if it weren't for his recommendation I wouldn't have had such a great experience.
First I got homemade bread, classic French entree, & it was so warm, fluffy & nice (& dangerous), with the truffle butter being very earthy.
But the star of the show was the blood pudding, something I've never had, with escargot & potato. This elevated dish had so many components, from the egg yolk on the potato adding slight sourness, but the potato being so creamy with a great mouth feel. The mushroom veal sauce added a nice moistness to the whole dish & was very strong. The Parm elevated the snails which nice & tender a lot. But the blood pudding sounds weird but was so warm, & moist with steam coming right out. There were little onions inside that added to the aromatics & texture. The flavours were unique, complex & rich. The dish was also so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it.
Overall the value for this place is crazy, you get an amazing French meal for a reasonable price. If you visit Quebec City, go here. The locals are so lucky to have this.
All three dishes were tasty with interesting & effective flavour profiles. The coffee was really good. Highly recommend for breakfast
The atmosphere was lively but not too loud
For the La Totale (big breakfast) the sausage was good, the jam was amazing, the potatoes were good, the ham was ok, bacon was meh & the toast half was great & half a little burned
The server is super nice & gave us a lot of recommendations & explained us the ingredients & the process of making it. It is expensive but I think it is worth it.
Les déjeuners sont devenus chers partout... cependant, le restaurant sert des mets faits à partir de produits locaux & du terroir. Très apprécié. Nous n'avons aucunement senti le goût de l'oursin dans la brouillade d'oeufs aux oursins, mais c'était délicieux, très fin & bien présenté.
The food & ambience are excellent & unique, but the staff were exceptional. This is the first time I have heard friends who are trying to practice French asked if they would like their service in French or English, as opposed to switching to English as soon as some difficulty or English intonation is noted. The gentleman, whose name unfortunately escapes me, providing service for Saturday brunch did this & absolutely made their day by doing a full run down of the menu in French & continuing to work with them in French, even if it took a little longer. This was a memorably good meal & a place I can wholeheartedly recommend.
Brunch & breakfast food itself was great. The menu is quite unique - I can't say I've had a beet based eggs Benedict before, but it was great!
J'avais de grandes attentes pour ce restaurant dont j'avais entendu tant de bien, & je n'ai absolument pas été déçue. Un des meilleurs brunchs de ma vie!
Tout était incroyable, du début à la fin. Les oeufs bénédictine étaient tout simplement époustouflants, parfaitement exécutés & pleins de saveurs.
Une expérience mémorable qui donne envie d'y retourner pour découvrir les autres menus de la journée.
