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Le Saint-Amour

Historic charm and refined French gastronomy define every evening spent under our signature glass roof.

Old-Quebec
4.8$$$ & $$$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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FrenchRegionalMarketSeafood/FishVegetarianGluten-free OptionsFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesTasting Menu

About

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.

Details

Our Specialties

Foie gras, local products, wine list, dessert

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Our cellar contains one of the 10 largest wine selection in Canada !
Private rooms (from 16 to 85 seats). Personalized menus for groups.

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Reviews for Le Saint-Amour

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on Google4.5 (1000+)
*as of 2026-08-08
5★
82%
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13%
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Review Summary

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.
Page 2 of 10 - 91 Reviews

Nous avons adoré ce restaurant lors de notre visite dans le Vieux-Québec. Ambiance, décor, service, menu varié pour tous les goûts, la grande qualité des plats & une excellente sélection de vins. Mon coup de coeur pour l'entrée : expérience de foie gras en cinq façons ! 👌 Merci pour cette belle soirée!

Sep 23, 2024
on Google

Venez régaler vos papilles dans ce magnifique restaurant doté d'un jardin intérieur au décor bucolique. Une expérience gustative inoubliable composée d'une entrée de foie gras divine, d'un carpaccio de pétoncle sublime & de ris de veaux tendres à souhait. L'expérience gastronomique 7 service s'est avéré un sans faute. La carte des vins est exceptionnelle & le service est des plus attentionné, sympathique & irréprochable tant au niveau des explications que des exigences particulières. Tout simplement le meilleur repas de notre vie. Mille mercis.

Aug 4, 2024
on Google
4.0

I will divide my review into 3 sections 1) Restaurant décor & setting: gorgeous & very fancy - nice interior design & lighting & amazingly very well maintained (as the building itself is pretty old). 2) Food - of course, it is a high quality restaurant with high quality food (if you order a la carte). If you let the server talk you into a mystery menu or degustation menu, hmmm not that great & certainly way, way overpriced. Foie gras is their specialty & is very good, but please ensure you choose your own preferred items. Do not fall for the wine pairing if you are not there for the wine tasting. Way too pricey & a gimmick to make you spend more. 3) Service - we had a tad obnoxious & even condescending waiter, We were celebrating our anniversary & ordered some glasses of Champagne. He was trying to impress us with "this is Queen Elizabeth's favorite champagne/ this was XYZ's favorite this & that" making it sound like we were easy-to-impress peasants. & when we told him "we are not here for the alcohol, but the food", his reply was "I shall find something that caters to your BUDGET!!" to which I replied "oh no, cater it to YOURS, it will be simpler!". He dropped the attitude. We still ended up with close to $1000 for 2 & even with a very generous tip, we got the dirty look when we left. So overall, a very nice restaurant if you know what you want, & try not to get intimidated by the staff - it is a restaurant not the Cannes Festival.

Jun 6, 2024
on Google

Nous avons passé un moment exceptionnel dans ce restaurant. La terrine de foie gras & l'expérience foie gras sont exceptionnels. L'agneau est succulent. Le service est tout simplement impeccable & fait avec passion. La carte des vins est impressionnante. Le décor intérieur est somptueux & le jardin d'hiver très joliment décoré. Nous retournerons ici avec grand plaisir.

Mar 31, 2024
on Google

We ordered the grand discovery set with the must-order foie gras & lots of local Quebec ingredients like venison & mushrooms. The service is very good, every dish will be explained to me in English, very warm & friendly, the environment is very good. Plus, it's fun to order flaming marshmallows

Mar 2, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.0

For the appetizer there were 3 based on foie gras, so diluting the appetizer offering, we didn't get the little white box at the end of the meal like other people around us.

Feb 11, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Meilleur foie gras de ma vie!
Plusieurs visites jamais déçue!!!

Jan 4, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Une autre soirée des plus agréable, menu des plus intéressant certaines présentations exceptionnelles dont ' l'Huitre '. Le Foie Gras & le Carpaccio de Fromage .
Par contre je garde une petite gêne pour le Parfait glacé
Pour la présentation & le goût 5 étoiles mais il était difficile à manger , difficile de se rendre à la glace sans l'écraser , le biscuit était trop croquant . (J'ai quand même presque tout mangé ) 😋

Jan 3, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Nous avons pris le forfait découverte no. 2. Notre coup de coeur est assurément l'entrée en bouche Huître & caviar qui avec le champagne fut un véritable enchantement.

Puis, pour quelqu'un comme moi qui n'aime pas particulièrement le foie gras, le poêlé fut une révélation bien que tout abus en la matière serait assurément à proscrire.

J'étais également curieux de découvrir votre omble chevalier, cet Arctic char que j'ai eu la chance de tant déguster de toutes les façons lors de mes séjours prolongés sur une décennie au siècle dernier. Encore là, ravissement des papilles & regard juteux sur l'assaisonnement & sa présentation.

Le granité servi au milieu de cette suite symphonique de bons mets fut des plus apprécié avant d'attaquer le pigeonneau & le fameux dessert emblématique de votre institution culinaire.

Bref, une expérience des plus vives, servie avec tous les égards & dans un environnement des plus chaleureux.

Une folle dépense qui eut le mérite d'être accordée à ma compagne, une personne de choix, ayant apprécié du début à la fin ce festin mémorable.

Au plaisir de renouveler cet hommage au bon goût une fois la tirelire de nouveau rassasiée.

Dec 9, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.5

We really enjoyed our dinner. It would have been nice to have the prices of the sampling menu & wine pairing mentioned to us rather than having to ask. Being on PEI I was surprise that the oyster with foie gras was served at room temperature & not cold or chilled.

Nov 29, 2023