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.
What an amazing meal! We had such a special experience dining at Legende. From the amazing amuse bouche to begin our experience to the black walnut ice cream served with dessert every dish & every bite was full of flavor & a massive respect for the ingredients. & the wine pairing was perfection. An amazing meal made even better by the attentive staff. Shout out to our lead waiter Dany. You must dine here to believe it!!
This is one of the finest restaurants I have ever visited. The presentation was exquisite.
The food was remarkable for its originality.
The wine pairings were refreshingly unexpected & appropriate.
Some of the highlights were a pickled quail egg lollipop which resembled a plane tree fruit,alovage flavored sauerkraut of fennel providing a delicate bed for moist,succulent salmon. These were followed by venison in intense,elderberry sauce & a black walnutice cream of haunting delicacy & intensity.
The accueil & service were non pareil. The servers & the sommelier were,knowledgeable & charming. All were totally bilingual & willing to present in both languages to accommodate my rusty French.
Not inexpensive but worth every penny. Strongly reccomended.
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May 25, 2023
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What an incredible experience for the senses!! Great ambiance, service, & information on all the courses on the tasting menu & wine pairing.
What a fantastic way to spend an evening & make dinner an event!!
My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at Légende - in fact, I believe it was the finest restaurant meal I've ever had.
We ordered the tasting menu, with the Légende wine pairing. Though we've enjoyed a number of similar experiences in fine restaurants around, the world, the perfect preparations of each course & delicate nuances of the flavor combinations were truly exceptional. From the Nova Scotian salmon sashimi to a delicate roast sturgeon, the flavorful Québecois wagyu agnolotti to a stunning seared venison, topped off with a very subtle & delicious carrot-ginger dessert, every course was memorable - & not only complemented by the wine pairings, but consistently enhanced.
The pacing of the courses was unhurried, giving us plenty of time to savor each one - while the attentive service ensured we were never crowded or left waiting. Karine provided exceptional hospitality throughout the evening, complemented by servers very knowledgeable about each plate & accompanying wine flight.
This was an outstanding experience, suitable for the most discerning or the simplest of palates - everything was mouthwateringly delicious... we highly recommend!
Pleasant ambience, but banquettes uncomfortable. Friendly service, although had to ask for a bowl into which to discard shells, weren't told that the lamb was substituted with venison & refused to warm the focaccia. Very interesting taste combinations. Small portions: we left hungry & went back to the hotel & ate granola bars. Wine list is extensive, primarily French & pricey. The restaurant is extremely pricey! We each had an appetizer & a main, sharing one of the more economical bottles of wine. With tax & tip, the bill came to $255 for two. If we had indulged in the tasting menu with the lesser wine pairing, it would have been $440. Would I recommend? Perhaps. Would I return? Once was enough.
We arrived at Legende & were first impressed with the ambiance of the restaurant. We were led to our seats at the beautiful bar (we prefer bar seating as we like to be part of the action). The host, server(s) & sommelier were professional & you could feel their pride in the restaurant, in the food & respect for each other. They would not hesitate to answer a question or provide recommendations. We decided on the prix fix menu without wine pairings. We enjoy a drink usually before dinner & just asked the sommelier for recommendations during the service. The prix fix was truly amazing. Each dish seemed to get better than the one before & neither my husband nor I could name one we didn't care for. We wish it was not our last night in Quebec City & if we had known, we probably would have tried to go at least 2x on our visit. It was truly that sensational.
MICHELIN
