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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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We had the 7 course menu with the wine paring. Food & wine pairings were great. Timing was off for food & wine on multiple occasions. We were there for over 4 hours to complete the courses. Some courses had 45 minutes between, & others came out at an appropriate pace. Wine wine for the 4th course came out before the 3rd course was served. Food for the 6th course came out 10 minutes before the wine pairing. Then waited 45 minutes after clearing 6th course for dessert.

These process issues need resolution. It completely undermined what could have been an exceptional experience.

Multiple other guests were frustrated as well.

Sep 2, 2023

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5.0

One of the best French meals. We had the chef's 7 course tasting with wine pairings.

Aug 11, 2023

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FRIDAY, june 16, 2023. very limited menu with odd selections. we opted for the 7 course tasting menu, $155.00 pp. very disappointing. our worst dining experience of the weekend. amuse bouche was a small meatball in a bread coating over a slice of carrot. Please excuse the everyday wording of the food. i am not a foodie, but i am calling it the way we saw it. i am sure there was a lot of work in preparing these dishes, & the explanation & presentation was excellent. you could tell the servers & staff were passionate about their craft. second course was foie gras with toast points. 3rd course was three small (quarter sized) scallops with a slice of leek. fourth course was waygo beef (raw) with micro greens & parsnip puree. A pallet cleanser was served. rasberry sorbet with an alcohol base. the alcohol was distracting & detracted from the serving (in our opinion) the main course was a pork chop with mussell (1 musssell) greens & 3 orange slices. the flavors & textures of this dish did not go well together. best part of the meal was a cream puff with ice cream. they also offered a wine pairing for $ $135.00 pp. (we did not take). if you are a foodie, maybe this is a place you would enjoy, but we would not return.

Jun 19, 2023

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5.0

Fantastic all around, we chose a wine pairing & were very happy with everything.

Jun 5, 2023

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4.5

My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed the chefs tasting menu & wine pairings. It was a wonderful treat while visiting Quebec City. We would definitely go back again.

May 20, 2023

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5.0

Fantastic quality experience. Food was delicious, unexpected ingredients with balanced flavors. Wine pairing was generous & complemented the food perfectly. Service friendly, pacing our visit with care & class. Looking forward to another visit hopefully sooner rather than later. Thank You!

Dec 31, 2022

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5.0

The 9 course holiday menu was absolutely delicious. My husband & I decided to go with the optional wine pairing as well to complement the meal.
Thanks for a wonderfully delicious Christmas Eve dinner 💗

Dec 25, 2022

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5.0

Our favourite restaurant! It never disappoints. The staff is amazing & the food (menu découverte) with wine pairing is a wonderfully surprising experience at every plate. Can't say enough good things about this place. We will continue to go back.

Sep 11, 2022

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5.0

We did the discovery tasting menu with the wine pairing & it was exquisite! Highly recommend experiencing this restaurant if you're looking for a regal night in old Quebec City.

Sep 4, 2022

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My husband & I recently enjoyed a mini honeymoon in Quebec City (July 30-Aug 1) & were strongly encouraged to visit Le Saint-Amour for a special dinner. At the end of the night, we both looked at each other & said this was the best meal of our lives! We both ordered the Chef's 7-course tasting menu along with the wine pairings. Each meal & wine combination was simply divine. We even bought one of the wines to enjoy at our 1st anniversary next year & commemorate this dinner. Highly recommend this elegant establishment for any celebration.

Aug 2, 2022

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