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Founded in 1978 by Jacques Fortier and Jean-Luc Boulay, Le Saint-Amour has become an iconic institution in Quebec City, embodying the influence of Quebec gastronomy. Offering haute French cuisine inspired by exceptional regional products, renowned chef Jean-Luc Boulay and his team combine traditional know-how and modern techniques to pay tribute to local producers and offer a gourmet, refined and unique gastronomic experience.

Le Saint-Amour is ranked among the top 10 favourite fine dining restaurants in Canada by travellers, according to TripAdvisor (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards). Our wine cellar , housing over 15,000 carefully selected bottles, is also among the top 10 wine selections in Canada, with prestigious vintages from all over the world. Over the years, we have had the honour of welcoming renowned celebrities, such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sting, Alicia Keys, Johnny Hallyday, Charles Aznavour, and many others, who have chosen Le Saint-Amour during their stay in Quebec City.

Le Saint-Amour was awarded 4 stars by the prestigious Debeur Guide and was crowned Restaurant of the Year in 2011. This recognition is in addition to the many distinctions received by Chef Jean-Luc Boulay : Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec in 2024, the highest honorary distinction awarded by the Quebec government, Maître Cuisinier de France, Officier de l'Ordre du Mérite Agricole de France medal, Governor General of Canada's Award for the Arts of the Table, as well as the Prix Hommage Renaud-Cyr. Also recognized for his dedication to passing on his knowledge, Chef Boulay shares his passion with new generations, notably as a permanent judge on the show Les Chefs! , broadcast on Radio-Canada since 2010 and with 13 seasons to date.

An essential address in Old Quebec for local gastronomes and gourmet travelers, Le Saint-Amour embodies excellence and the quest for a culinary experience that is both surprising and unforgettable on a daily basis.

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Le Saint-Amour offers a celebrated culinary journey marked by exquisite traditional French cuisine, particularly noted for its exceptional foie gras and perfectly executed main courses. The dining environment, especially within the stunning glass roof atrium, creates a romantic and memorable atmosphere that many guests find to be a highlight of their time in Quebec City. While the vast majority of visitors enjoy impeccable and attentive service, experiences can occasionally vary depending on the busy nature of the evening. Overall, the restaurant remains a premier destination for those seeking a sophisticated gastronomic experience featuring creative, high-quality dishes and an impressive wine selection.

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4.5

Excellente suggestion de vins.
Entrées de foie gras toutes parfaitement réussies.
Plats principaux : le riz de veau un peu trop cuit. Par contre pétoncles bien exécutés, présentation & cuisson remarquables.
Les desserts sublimes !

May 21, 2023

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2.5

Très déçue les plats ne sont pas équilibrés au niveau des saveurs, la sauce à la viande servie dans trois plats différents prend trop le dessus. Seuls la bouchée apéritive & le dessert étaient bons, nous avions pris le menu sept services. Je ne recommande pas.

May 7, 2023

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4.5

Très bien sauf pour le temps d'attente après le service du canard & le dessert. J'ai dû interpeller pour savoir quand le dessert serait servi après 15 bonne minutes d'attente. Est-ce que c'était parce que mon verre de vin n'était pas vide? Personne n'est venu me le demander. & pour avoir la facture, j'ai dû interpeller pour l'avoir.
Mais le repas très très bien.
Nous ne sommes pas de nouveau client heureusement.

Apr 29, 2023

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3.0

Food was great, presentation even better. If you like like to post pix of your meal, you'll love this place. Service was schizophrenic. This place is so fancy, the Coat Nazi has a precise procedure he must follow to return your coat. Yet, we ordered only one extremely diluted iced "tea" rather than wine or bottled water, & (therefore?) our water glasses were never topped up; we were dry before dessert. Next night we went to a place that had better food, was not snooty, & topped up our water glasses before they were empty. Sadly, the 2 meals taught me to appreciate canned tea.

Feb 27, 2023

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5.0

Excellent souper de l'entrée au dessert.

Jan 8, 2023

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3.5

Service long & parfois déficient. Portion plutôt petite. Plats manquants de chaleur. Pas de valet. Desserts exquis.

Dec 4, 2022

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5.0

Tout était sublime, de la mise en bouche au dessert, c'était délicieux

Nov 25, 2022

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5.0

Menu délicieux de l'entrée au dessert & service impeccable! Merci au chef & au personnel.

Oct 10, 2022

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5.0

Six stars if we could. Beautiful ambience paired with gourmet, well thought out cuisine. They made something special for my vegetarian wife that left a smile on her face. Wine list was fantastic as well along with very friendly & intuitive wait staff. Please don't skip dessert! This place has a very special place in our hearts.

Oct 6, 2022

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4.0

A very nice time. The tasting menu was a fun evening, Service was five star with a minor bar glitch which was rectified immediately. It balanced out with their moving us to the elegant main dining room from the overflow room (still romantic). All in all a superb evening with a nice touch of birthday flourish on the dessert plate for my lady. Well done;

Jul 19, 2022

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