A tribute to our ancestors, a return to our roots and a reflection off our culinary history from the First Nations to today. A place to meet and share around a table, to discover or rediscover our land, our forest, our river.
A wonderful culinary story, inspired by historical elements that are transformed by the imagination and destined to be transferred from generation to generation. Our cuisine will stimulate all your senses with new discoveries. LÉGENDE pays great attention to details, which are an integral part of its content, and while these characteristics do not focus primarily on historical facts, they vehicle a wonderful aspect attached to reality.
A menu inspired by our culinary heritage and the footprint that time has left in our cuisine.
Let us surprise you. Take part in the experience to understand and enjoy.
Légende offers an immersive fine dining experience centered on innovative boreal cuisine, where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into creative and beautifully presented tasting menus. Guests frequently praise the professional, attentive, and passionate service, noting that the staff often goes above and beyond to make celebrations feel special. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, elegant, and welcoming, making it a standout destination in Quebec City for those seeking a memorable culinary journey. While the majority of visitors leave feeling delighted by the complex flavors and thoughtfully curated wine and non-alcoholic pairings, a few have noted that the portion sizes or pacing can sometimes feel unconventional for a long-form tasting experience.
My husband & I each enjoyed the tasting menu & the wine agreement. Each course was delicious, the flavors & textures enhanced each other, the innovation & creativity were impressive, & the presentation was beautiful. The wines selected to accompany each course were excellent, well-matched to the specific course, & presented with full descriptions of the wine itself & the vineyard from which it came. The three people who served us did a superb job, explaining each course/wine, answering all of our questions, making us feel personally welcomed & pampered. This was one of the very best dinners we have ever enjoyed, exceeding even the tasting menu with wines that we enjoyed at a Michelin Star restaurant in London. Quebec City is most fortunate to be the home of such an establishment.
I've been lucky to have eaten at some amazing restaurants & Légende ranks among them. The local focus ensures that the menu will be fresh, varied & challenges the chefs to be creative. They are.
While it's a bit pricy, the tasting experience is well worth it, at a fraction of a price you could pay in NYC or elsewhere for similar quality.
The sommelier did a fantastic job with the pairing option, & I was very pleased to see a non-alcoholic pairing option of mocktails from the very capable mixologists...you don't see this enough in this day & age.
All in all, a top tier experience at relatively reasonable pricing for a true dining experience showcasing the best of Québec...which is already the best.
We came to Legende for our celebratory honeymoon dinner & chose the chef's tasting menu as our option. We decided to add on the wine pairing with each meal. Staff was very warm, polite, & knowledgeable about the wine & sources of food. They timed everything perfectly as they bring you each wine & meal. Portions were great, you will leave feeling full! Highly recommend!
Dec 16, 2018
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I had read the reviews online & I was excited to try the tasting menu. My date is NOT a foodie & he was nervous about being surprised by food, but I convinced him to give it a try. They accommodated our request for no seafood with no issues. The food was delectable! It was exactly what I had hoped for. Every dish was unique & had interesting combinations of flavors. We had the duck which we both typically don't like & my date said "this is to die for". My old fashioned was super delicious. My date had a peach perfect & he didn't fully enjoy it, but overall we had a great experience. It was probably the most expensive meal I've ever had, but for the experience & the fact that every ingredient came from Quebec, I feel like it was worth it.
Absolutely loved this meal. We did the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Delicious, not cheap but worth the experience to discover new & interesting flavours. If Im in Quebec, I will definitely go back there
We had such an amazing night here. Started with apple martinis then the Canadian tasting menu. Everything was delicious from the aged duck, the winter vegetables & the rabbit with mushrooms. The churros was divine! I would highly recommend that you visit
The tasting menu was delicious & just the right amount of food. Wine pairings were inventive, & the gin & tonic selection & presentation was fun. Highly recommended!
MICHELIN
