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.
Online ordering is not directly available on this page for Le Petit Château. You can call (418) 694-1616 and see if the restaurant takes orders by phone.
Yes, Le Petit Château 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.
Does Le Petit Château have outdoor terrace or patio seating?
Yes, Le Petit Château features an outdoor terrace / patio, perfect for open-air dining in season.
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.
Is Le Petit Château family and kid-friendly?
Yes, Le Petit Château welcomes families and children, offering a dining environment suitable for families.
Is Le Petit Château open on Sunday?
Yes, Le Petit Château is open on Sunday.
Sunday hours: 11:30 am - 9 pm
Is Le Petit Château open on Monday?
Yes, Le Petit Château is open on Monday.
Monday hours: 11:30 am - 9 pm
What payment methods are accepted at Le Petit Château?
Le Petit Château accepts the following payment methods: Master Card, Visa, Interac.
Does Le Petit Château offer gift cards?
Yes, gift cards are available for purchase for Le Petit Château.
Le Petit Château is widely appreciated for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for many visitors in Old Quebec. Guests frequently praise the variety of delicious options, particularly the fondue trio, onion soup, and savory crepes, which are often described as perfect comfort food. The restaurant offers a charming setting with both indoor seating and a lovely terrace, frequently enhanced by live music that adds to the overall experience. While service quality can vary, many diners highlight the exceptional attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, who are often noted for being helpful and bilingual. It is considered a solid, enjoyable destination for families, couples, and tourists looking for a relaxed meal in a picturesque location.
I wouldn't recommend this place - it made me sick. I had a gluten free crepe with ham & cheese & a glass of wine. My server was fine. I'm not confident that the crepe was truly gluten free. I'm not sure if that's what made me sick. If you are celiac, stay away!!!!! The ham & cheese were both very rubbery. Nothing seemed particularly fresh or like they took pride in the food. I stayed & ate because I was starving & hadn't eaten all day but I wish I had stayed hungry & gone someplace else. The table'candles' are kerosene & the odor bothered me the entire time. It was $50 for my crepe + wine + tip & really not worth it. Also, reading other reviews, the PR responses here are unprofessional.
We were a group of 4. We had one crepe, a chicken fondue for 2 & the 3 fondues for 2. We shared everything between the four of us & had LOTS to eat.. everything was delicious! The crepe & cheese fondue was brought out first as appies. & then the chicken & beef fondue, which included a small salad & a baked potato & finally the chocolate fondue. It was a slow, relaxed dinner. The waiter was an entertaining character & we really enjoyed ourselves. We thought we were so full we wouldn't be able to eat the chocolate fondue but it all disappeared. It was served with various fruits & mini-marshmallows. Overall it was a great dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place.
Place was expensive, $5 for a Coke that they double charged. Our waiter was nice & friendly however he brought out the wrong food twice. The crepes tasted good but the burgers tasted like those awful frozen burgers you'd buy at the grocery store. I wish I read the reviews before coming here. Conti was a much better place just a few stores down & I highly recommend that. Would not come back.
I brought my family here this evening to experience traditional fondue because it's not something we experience commonly in our province. We were seated quickly & Pascal took our order for a three course fondue meal. It started out well enough & the cheese fondue was excellent. However, our waiter seem to have forgotten about us after the first course & served the entire restaurant while we sat there in total for an hour & a half. At this time, we decided to cancel the rest of our order & leave. The waiter was asked by other staff to bring our bill & he never did end up coming back to the table. Another waiter had to set the bill for us. If you get Pascal for a waiter, I would recommend you ask to be seated in another area. Worst service we have ever experienced.
Nous avons commandé une fondue au boeuf
C'était excellent !
Le patron & l'équipe sont très sympas
Un grand merci à Andrew pour son accueil & son professionnalisme, il est très fun !
Prix correct les quantités sont très satisfaisantes.
Cadre sympathique
Restaurant propre & accueillant
Je recommande 👍🏼👍🏼
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.
