Les Ancêtres Auberge & Restaurant

Nina

2.0

Beautiful place with outdoor seating. The server was somewhat rude. I asked for Chardonnay; he brought warm wine. Hot summer white wine being warm was a no-go for me. I asked for a chilled one, & he brought a different wine, chilled, but not Chardonnay, though he didn't say that the wine wasn't Chardonnay. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to spoil the dinner. The food was not good either. I wished I had gone to a different local restaurant. Nothing is good there except the location.

Thomas

5.0

We visited Les Ancêtres Auberge Restaurant on Île d'Orléans on our last night in Quebec, & we are so glad we did. We've gone to the island many times in the past for wineries, but had never gone for dinner & this experience completely exceeded our expectations.

The restaurant itself is stunning. You walk into a beautiful dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Montmorency Falls & the city. The views are incredible. We were seated in a smaller, cozy room to the right, part of the original building. It was filled with historic photos & old wooden tables, & you could truly feel the history in the space.

We were warmly greeted by Mireille, who runs the restaurant with her husband. She shared the story of her mother-in-law, whose grandparents purchased the land & built the property in the 1600s. She even showed us old photos & took the time to talk with us & our kids, which made the experience feel really personal & special.

We asked Mireille for recommendations, & everything she suggested was outstanding. I ordered the tasting menu (meat pie, meatball, maple pudding, & coffee), my wife had the warm goat cheese starter & the chef's special (beef in a mushroom sauce) & our kids shared the chicken dish.
Everything was excellent, but the chef's special was hands-down the best thing we ate during our entire vacation. The meat was cooked perfectly, & the mushrooms & sauce were incredibly flavorful, truly unforgettable.

Mireille encouraged us to walk around & explore the property & continued to share stories & history with us throughout the meal. Her warmth & hospitality made the evening even more memorable.

We've been coming to Quebec every year for ten years (usually around New Year's) & we will absolutely be returning to Les Ancêtres. It is 100% worth the short trip outside the city, & we'll be recommending it to our family & friends as a must-visit.

Lotus

4.0

A beautiful & cozy spot full of character-perfectly decorated to reflect the 300-year-old building's charm. The staff were warm & welcoming. Dishes were delicious & artistically presented with fresh
veggies & edible flowers. A pity there were no salad options on the menu. The sunset view from the terrace over the calm St. Lawrence River made our dinner extra special.
I would return there again & recommend this place

Mary

5.0

We miss the hot breakfast in dining room. Can't beat the location or view if St Lawrence river. Beautiful rooms.

Antonio

5.0

I have visited this beautiful restaurant a couple of times & I’m always happy as soon as I come in. The food is so great & the servers are amazing & attentive. Few places on the island give me this homey feeling. The grandmothers recipe & the wines from Ile de Bacchus are unbeatable. What a great view.

Kimberly

5.0

The food here is INCREDIBLE! Simple & understated dishes done beautifully. It’s a delicious juxtaposition between home comfort food but with a Michelin star quality. We went in the off season (October) & enjoyed a 4 course dinner. The staff is really kind & personable. As Americans we didn’t feel out of place (as we have in other restaurants). I really can’t recommend this place enough. It’s definitely worth the drive & even going in the off season too.