Les Ancêtres Auberge & Restaurant

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.

Micheline

5.0

Mon fils & moi avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. Accueil chaleureux, un menu gourmand , la chambre meublée avec goût & très fonctionnelle tout était impeccable & que dire de la magnifique vue sur le fleuve & les chutes Montmorency, merci Mireille !

JN

5.0

Nous avons passé un séjour exceptionnel! L' accueil était très chaleureux. Ce fut très agréable de discuter avec Mireille qui nous a gentiment partagé l'histoire de cette merveilleuse auberge & restaurant. Le serveur était attentionné & la nourriture délicieuse. La vue de la salle à manger & de la chambre nous a éblouie. Un trésor à découvrir! Merci pour tout! Brigitte & Sébastien