For more than 40 years, Le Petit Château restaurant has offered a wide variety of crepes and fondues as well as a bistro menu in Old Quebec.
Opened by a great lover of Quebec City in the former Théâtre de L'Estoc, the owner has always wanted to offer a place where everyone feels welcome.
Whether as a couple, with friends, with family or with a group, everyone can be assured of being welcomed and served with a smile and courtesy. Even canine friends can come on the terrace during the summer!
The staff is also very sensitive to the reality of people suffering from food allergies and intolerances and will pay serious attention to all your dietary restrictions.
The Petit Château team is committed to making your stay in Old Quebec a pleasant and convivial experience!
Whether you’d like a table in the sun or the shade of an umbrella, or under the stars, the Petit Château has 150 places waiting for you in our walled courtyard, next door to the Château Frontenac.
Le Petit Château is widely appreciated for its cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to enjoy a meal in Old Québec. Many visitors highlight the delicious cheese and chocolate fondues as well as the variety of savory crêpes available on the menu. The restaurant offers a charming setting with both indoor and outdoor seating, often enhanced by live music and a warm ambiance that is particularly well-suited for winter visits. While experiences can vary, many diners consistently praise the friendly and attentive service provided by the staff, who are noted for being welcoming to families and accommodating to pets on the terrace.
We had a family fondue dinner & really enjoyed the experience. We went at 530 & the restaurant was very quiet. The kids had dinner from the kids menu & we shared the cheese & chocolate fondue. We added on the apples & veg & were happy we did. The service was great. Very friendly & great w kids.
Crepes & fondue - what's not to love! Great atmosphere & attentive staff - William joyfully encouraged our attempts at conversing in French & made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Cheese fondue with a side of sliced apples & a ham & cheese crepe (along with beer & wine) was just right for our family of four. Glad we stopped by after a morning of touring - we really enjoyed our visit!
Jul 28, 2025
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The cheeseburger had a slice of cheese that was half the size of a typical slice of cheese & couldn't even cover half of the meat patty. The patty didn't seem to have any seasoning & the bread was... ok I guess ?The fries were great though.
Very nice spot with a beautiful building. Food was really good, we had the nachos. Very different from what we had before, but so good with amazing guacamole. Our son had the cheeseburger & fries. Beer choices were good. Highly recommended & we will be back.
We initially visited this restaurant in 2022 & provided a glowing review.
Recently, we returned to Quebec City over the weekend & decided to revisit.
However, the experience was significantly disappointing. It is unclear whether the restaurant has changed ownership, but the quality has deteriorated significantly.
The cheese fondue resembled solidified fondue cheese found in supermarkets. The bread appeared to be approximately two days old, neither too hard nor too soft, with a lingering aftertaste. The overpriced apples we ordered were soggy & soft.
Moving on to the main course, the fondue pot & heating apparatus were outdated, preventing the fondue stock from boiling & consequently hindering the cooking of the meat. The fondue was served with a warm, not hot, baked potato containing a single, packaged square of butter, a microscopic green salad, & a small amount of dipping sauce.
For the final course, we were served a chocolate fondue with fruit. The serving consisted of four grapes, three strawberries, some bananas, maraschino cherries, & mini marshmallows. The chocolate fondue had a burnt flavour, which persisted despite the waiters bringing out a fresh bowl.
The only positive aspect of the evening was the attentiveness of the wait staff. The young men serving us were courteous & professional.
In summary, while there are excellent restaurants in Quebec City, this establishment falls short. On a Saturday evening, the restaurant was empty. The decor appeared to have remained untouched for over three decades, accompanied by a musty odour. The utensils & fondue pots were outdated, lacking any attention to detail. The meal was excessively expensive for the quality of the food. The presentation & the quality of the dishes were abysmal. The cheese & chocolate fondues were particularly disappointing. The soft drinks, served in cans, were priced at $5 each. Very limited selection on the children's menu so we ordered from the full price adult menu for the kids.
I was deeply disappointed, especially since I had recommended this restaurant to eight of my friends who were with us.
Our previous experience was far more positive. I doubt we will be returning for a third time.
Feb 2022
Lots of mixed reviews for this restaurant. We had a wonderful time. We were two families with kids. The service was excellent & the food was on point!! My favorite was the cheese fondue.
For dessert we experienced their maple fondue which for me was a first. Excellent!!
Everyone had fun & our meal was very reasonably priced.
Friendly staff, good service, great food!! Looking forward to coming back in the future.
FANTASTIC fondue!!! Excellent food & great service at this restaurant! We love fondue & orders the cheese & the meat fondues & had 2 crepes to split for dessert. Everything was amazing! Can't wait for our next visit to get it again!
Well I almost exclusively give 5 star reviews but thought I should warn unsuspecting tourists- the fondu was NOT good. The cheese was not delicious & the baguette was stale. The veggie platter had no potatoes & a very scant amount of veggies. & it was expensive for what it was. The location is super cozy but the decor is meh. The staff was all very lovely.
DO NOT get the cheese fondue. It was SO SALTY we didn't finish it. I told the waitress & nothing done to rectify other than they had a new cook. Should have looked at previous review. The cheese was not that good for Quebec. I love my cheeses 🧀! Avoid & order something else or go somewhere else. Beautiful setting. Employees looked overworked.
