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.
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.
Couldn't be happier with this restaurant! While making a stop to see Old Quebec on our long drive home, we were traveling with 3 large dogs. They had water out front for the dogs & welcomed them on to the patio. After seating us they brought water over them. The service was quick & the food was delicious. Just a burger & fries but it was great & the fries were nice & fresh & crispy. It was also nice that everyone we spoke with was bilingual as we certainly are not. The patio itself was very nice & inviting with ambient music & nice shade from awnings & surrounding architecture. Thanks for the great experience!
Aug 26, 2025
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My overall impression of this place is quite mixed. On the one hand, there were several positives. I went there with my partner, & we each ordered one main dish & a drink. The restaurant has a great location & very reasonable prices. We were also pleasantly surprised by the live music - a young woman was singing & playing guitar beautifully, which really added to the atmosphere. The food was also good: my partner had the chicken burger, & I ordered a chicken & vegetable crepe. Both were tasty, especially for a spot in a tourist area. So when it comes to food & setting, there's really nothing to complain about.
But unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. While the server was fine during the meal, the issue came at the time of payment. As we were paying, he stared directly at the payment terminal, watching the screen while we were choosing the tip amount. Then, after we had finished, he actually confronted us for leaving what he thought was'too small' of a tip. It wasn't just a polite check-in like'Was everything okay?' - instead, he launched into a rude & pushy rant, saying he was underpaid, that we were'rich,' & that we should be tipping much more.
In the moment, we were shocked into silence - even though we did leave a tip, just not as much as he demanded. Looking back, I realize how unacceptable that behaviour was. Tips are not mandatory!!! they're voluntary & entirely up to the guest, whether that's 10, 15, 18, 20, 25%, or even 0.
So, while the restaurant itself was pleasant - good location, nice music, & decent food - the service was a huge disappointment. The server's behaviour left such a negative impression that we regretted leaving him anything at all.
Overall: a very mixed experience. Nice place, but after this, we definitely won't be coming 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.
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.
