Les Mauvaises Herbes focuses on plant-based culinary techniques that prioritize seasonal vegetables and bold, herbaceous profiles. The menu highlights creative interpretations of sushi, utilizing unique vegetable preparations to mimic traditional textures and flavor combinations. Diners encounter a variety of rolls, bowls, and small plates that emphasize the natural vibrancy of fresh ingredients rather than reliance on animal products. The preparation process involves precise knife work and thoughtful ingredient pairings to ensure a consistent experience across all offerings. Every component, from house-made sauces to seasoned rice, serves to showcase the versatility of vegan-friendly cuisine. The environment maintains a minimalist aesthetic, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the composition and presentation of the dishes served. This approach provides a clear demonstration of how plant-centric menus achieve complexity through focused technique.
Les Mauvaises Herbes is widely recognized as a standout destination for creative and flavorful vegan cuisine in Québec City, with many guests praising the intentional, high-quality ingredients found in dishes like the tasting menu, arancini, and grilled cheese. While the atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, warm, and inviting, experiences regarding service and portion sizes are mixed; some diners enjoy prompt, friendly, and attentive care, while others report long wait times, occasional errors, or concerns regarding the value and consistency of the portions. Overall, the restaurant remains a highly recommended spot for both vegans and omnivores looking for a unique and memorable dining experience.
Menu découverte excellent, créatif & savoureux. Même sans être végans, nous avons adoré l'expérience. Ambiance chaleureuse, service agréable & cocktails délicieux. Petit bémol : table un peu petite, musique répétitive & quelques produits manquants. On recommande sans hésiter!
Nous avons mangé pour Noël en famille. C'est vraiment dommage, temps d'attente énorme (plus d'une heure avant d'être servi), les plats ne sont pas arrivés en même temps (dernier plat arrivé quand tout le monde avait fini); erreur dans le conseil des cocktails qui sont arrivés après le plats.. bref c'était pas fameux.
Un peu cher, cependant les plats sont très savoureux.
Attention celui au tofu est piquant..
Vu l'idée & les plats, c'est vraiment dommage que le service ne suive pas.
Everything was so amazing! The place was so cozy, the cocktails so good, & the food heavenly. It was hearty & comforting, perfect for the winter. We had the onion soup, the arancinis, & the cabbage flower. Each dish was special in its own way, the onion soup was filling & brought a warmth to our souls & came with an amazing grilled cheese sandwich, the arancinis had a lovely truffle sauce complementing the delicious rice balls, & the bacon that came with cabbage flower was incredible.
Dec 16, 2025
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This is such a lovely restaurant. The atmosphere was great with cute christmas decorations, & the staff was cheerful & friendly. The cocktails were amazing, & the food was original & tasty! We shared the onion soup, arancini & cauliflower dish among the two of us, it was super comforting & perfect after an afternoon of walking through snow & ice skating. Will definitely come back if we're ever in Quebec City again!
My partner & I came at 5:55PM on a Monday. We had a reservation for 6:30, but we were seated early which was kind. The restaurant wasn't full, & I don't think it ever got beyond 75% of its capacity for a chilly December Monday. My partner & I ordered the six course tasting meal for two. I had the Ponce to drink (whisky & maple syrup), my partner had a warm wine.
Notes
+No issues communicating with quite poor French to the waitstaff; people were accommodating.
+The drinks were quite affordable. Cocktails for 7-9 USD (10-12 CAD) is a good deal in any city.
-We waited three hours to be served two drinks & the six course tasting menu. A table next to us received all six of their courses in the time it took us to receive our final three courses & the check. The first two courses came out in a timely fashion, but it was about 45 minutes between courses by the time the back half came around. Mind you, the place wasn't too busy & there wasn't much food to cook. We did feel like a bit of an afterthought.
-We didn't receive new cutlery until the final course with the dessert. The same forks & knives for the first five courses.
-By the time the fifth course had finished, I asked my partner if she wanted to go somewhere else after this for food, between how small the portions are & how long it took to come out. I don't think the food was completely substantial with the price. This place might be 15-20% more expensive than it should be between the service (see cutlery point above), the lack of creativity in some of the dishes & the overall execution.
Drinks
+A cinnamon stick in the drink was quite festive & a very nice touch
-My cocktail became rich & overbearing after I was about halfway through with it. The first half was much more enjoyable than the second half of it.
-My partner's warm wine wasn't anything to write home about.
Course 1 (Stuffed tomato)
+This was my favorite course, the cashew cream was fantastic & the tomato was delicious. This set the bar incredibly high.
-This might've been a dish where it made sense to have individual plates instead of eating from the same dish as your dining partner.
Course 2 (Cream of onion soup)
+The soup was quite creamy & easy to get through
+This was my partner's favorite course. She loved the soup
-I think the richness of the creamy soup & the grilled cheese was a bit heavy for a second course.
Course 3 (The carpaccio)
-This was quite forgettable, feeling like a requisite beet addition to a vegan tasting menu.
+The virgin apple vinaigrette & croutons did well to offset the bitterness of the beets which was a bit overwhelming
Course 4 (The cabbage flower)
+I have never had seitan, which accompanied the cauliflower. My partner thought it was quite similar to meatless bacon, for what that is worth.
-I believe the seitan could be more creatively integrated into the dish. It was almost like when you order your bacon off to the side at a breakfast place & they serve it on a separate plate.
+The cauliflower was well roasted
Course 5 (Ceviche)
-Unfortunately, this was quite similar to the third course. I understand beets & radishes are not the same, but both were quite bitter with the saving grace for this being the coconut milk
-The daikon was sour, overpowering, & bitter to the extent that the nori flakes didn't do much for the dish
Course 6 (Cake of the moment + The churro dish)
+this was a good dish before the bill, to send people home happy
+it is difficult to mess up cake & a churro (even vegan). This was good but I don't think it was the most creative & original
Summary
Some of the tasting menu was fantastic. Some of it was mediocre & lacked originality or creative thought. It took three hours in a less than busy restaurant for us to get through the tasting menu on a Monday evening.
Service incroyable ce soir de feq. Nourriture incroyable & rapide unique à Québec les cocktail sont pas cher & de qualité. Des gens passionnés & très professionnels. Merci encore
La cuisine est bonne mais chère pour la quantité retrouvée dans l'assiette. Je ne recommande pas les cocktails, extrêmement chers pour la qualité. Mais personnel arrangeant sur ce point
