Le Saint-Amour

Lynn

3.0

The dining room was beautiful & we were greeted warmly upon arrival. We chose the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was mediocre, but service started off strong & attentive.
Unfortunately, the pacing became a major issue. We faced increasingly long waits between courses & pairings. At one point we felt completely forgotten & even stepped outside for some fresh air. The whole meal took three hours, which could have been a lovely experience with better timing, but it dragged on. By dessert, we were bored, tired, & just wanted to leave.
Overall it was okay, so I gave 3 stars. However, for four people, the food, wine, & service did not come close to justifying a $1,500 bill (before tip). We will not be returning.

Troy

2.0

Went to Le Saint-Amour in December & unfortunately won't be going back. We were placed in a smaller room to the right of when you walk into the restaurant instead of the main area. However, we weren't the only ones placed there so we decided not to say anything.

Ultimately chose to splurge & get the tasting menu & a bottle of wine but it really wasn't worth it. I think a lot of creativity went into justifying how there are 7 courses (which include a tiny to-go box of cookies at the end), but the worst part was the service. By 9/9:30 pm on a Saturday night, after we paid & still had wine left, we were the only ones left in this room & our waiter disappeared after collecting the bill. The only staff we saw were the busboys peeking in to see if we were still there. I had to get up twice & go to the coat check for a water refill. However, the main part of the restaurant still had customers & staff working as well. The service during the meal wasn't great either, considering we opted for a multi-course menu.

All in all, I would not recommend going to this restaurant, but if you decide to go do not get the tasting menu & do not let yourself be seated outside the main area. I was surprised this restaurant wasn't anywhere in the Michelin guide, but after this experience I can understand.

Peter

5.0

Jonathon was a very good server. He said that he was just starting at Le Saint-Amour but appeared to be very well seasoned. A woman who worked with him (I forget her name) was also quite adept at her role. The tasting menu was quite good, but not superior, which is why we gave it 4 stars. No complaints really. The wine pairing added an extra dimension to the experience & Jonathon was well-informed about each vintage. We particularly liked the Chateau Lamothe Guignard Sauternes 2016. We visited on a relatively quiet Thursday evening & found the ambiance of the space to be comfortable & welcoming. The final price of $570 (USD) for two people was reasonable for the level of service & the quality of the meal with the wine pairing.

David

3.0

I am going to share my honest review. When we arrived the Maitre D' was very nice & welcoming. He showed us to our table but after 35 min of waiting we had no service. The table to next to ours got up & left. I have no idea what happened but it was like the waiter in our section walked out & never came back. I called over the Maitre D' he then was our server & he did an amazing job. We ordered the tasting menu & wine pairing. The food was good but not the best I had in Quebec City & it was the most expensive coming in at $702 USD for two people. I felt some of the dishes lacked passion & had been tossed together. Maybe we came on an off night not sure the 10th of October 2024. In contrast Chez Muffy we ordered the tasting menu & wine pairing total was $560 USD & overall that was the better experience. The only reason I didn't rate this lower was because the Maitre D' really did everything he could after our waiter walked out. If you go here do not get the tasting menu.

Hristina

5.0

Excellent food, beautiful presentation, amazing wine list. Loved our chefs tasting menu. Explosive flavors !

John

5.0

Simply the Best restaurant in Quebec City. Convenient location in the heart of Old Town. Perfect place for any special occasion birthday or anniversary date. The 7 course French tasting menu is superb & offers the best of local meats & fruits. The preparation is exquisite & so delicious. Small portions are just right. Knowledgeable & friendly staff. The main dining room is beautifully decorated like Belle Epoque Paris. With wine, tax (15% in Canada ! ) & tip we spent $535 Canadian which is only about $387 US dollars total for 2 people. Well worth it for such a memorable dinner.

Paul

2.0

Two extravagant evenings. Dined last evening at Le Champlain at the Chateau Frontenac. We ordered the tasting menu paired with wines. A wonderful evening not to be forgotten. Tonight we dined at Le Saint Amour & selected the tasting menu paired with wines. Huge negative contrast. Waited one half hour before waiter came to table. We watched as a limited staff slowly took orders. An offering of a proseco or a taste of wine would have helped. The evening proceeded at a snails pace. Wine pours were embarrassingly minute. Paired wines, cutlery food coordination unworthy of this highly recommended restaurant. Our Canadian next table neighbors were equally less than happy with their experience. It's a shame. The decor of the restaurant is worthy of a visit, but I suggest Le Champlain for a truly gourmet experience

Jonathan

5.0

The summer tasting menu was delightful. The service is top notch, the staff are masters of their craft, a must visit when you are in town.

John

3.0

Had many a long, carefully-crafted meal with numerous courses. All I can say is that when you get the tasting menu they should serve breakfast as the last course because it took fooooooooorever.

Mb

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.