Les Mauvaises Herbes crafts vibrant plant-based plates that challenge expectations with bold, creative flavors. The atmosphere remains cozy and intimate, pairing well with a thoughtful selection of craft cocktails and curated drinks. Whether opting for the diverse tasting menu or selecting from the seasonal board, the experience centers on intentional, high-quality ingredients. This spot stands out as a genuine destination for those seeking memorable, vegetable-forward cooking in a welcoming and lively environment.
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Les Mauvaises Herbes is widely celebrated for its creative and flavorful vegan menu, which consistently impresses both plant-based diners and omnivores alike. Guests frequently highlight the cozy, warm atmosphere, often complemented by enjoyable music and attentive, friendly service that makes for a memorable experience. Signature dishes such as the grilled cheese, onion soup, and arancini receive high praise for their quality and comforting nature, while the tasting menu is often recommended as a fantastic way to explore the restaurant's diverse and fresh offerings. Overall, the establishment is viewed as a wonderful neighborhood gem where passionate staff and imaginative cuisine combine to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining destination.
Went here to try the so-called'one for the ages' onion soup as noted by another reviewer. Well, it certainly took ages! After an hour + I asked if they could check on our meal & it finally arrived. The soup while nice wasn't outstanding, I'm still wondering where the cheese in my cheese toastie was, the Mac & cheese was lukewarm & the arancini was nice. I would advise caution when ordering non-alcoholic drinks as my husband is allergic to alcoholic & was served alcohol by accident to which he reacted after a sip. The barman did subtract the cost off the bill & provided my husband with a mocktail. Not a great experience.
So glad we got the tasting menu! Loved everything we received, especially the grilled cheese & soup on a cold winters day. The arancini was also phenomenal!
On l'a essayé une fois à l'été 2024 & une fois en janvier 2026. On espérait que ça soit mieux avec le changement d'administration, mais la nourriture est encore vraiment décevante, sauf la soupe à l'oignon & le grilled cheese (mais qui est une très petite portion).
Le chef n'avait pas les ingrédients pour un des plats qu'on a commandé (fusion asiatique), donc on a dû en choisir un autre. Le plat de chou-fleur est littéralement un quart de chou fleur al dente avec très très peu d'assaisonnements & deux très minces tranches de seitan, pas de sauce ni céréales soufflées comme il est indiqué sur le menu. Les pâtes sont très fades. On reste sur notre faim, surtout pour le prix :
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.
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.
We had the tasting menu for 2 people & it was a wonderful experience! The onion soup & the grilled cheese to start were delicious & full of flavors. Followed by nicely marinated daikon ceviche. The cavateli & arancini were my personal favorite. The sauces were great choices to serve with. Cauliflower dish was very fun with the toasted nuts & faux-bacon. & the tofu dish with kimchi gave very nice creamy & tangy profile. We ended the meal with a nice churros plate. Love the lemon pudding to dip the churros in. Delicious overall & highly recommended!
We shared the gnocchi & ravioli, & they made a fantastic pairing. I highly recommend you try both together. The cold soup at the beginning was also tasty. For dessert, we had a passion fruit cake that was a bit dry.
A beautiful relaxed, chic vibe. Drinks & food menus were both interesting & delicious. Already looking forward to returning for the dessert I couldn't fit in. Oh & if they have the Thai soup on the menu, take it, it's the best I've ever had!
Tout simplement DÉLICIEUX. Je voyage pour la nourriture végane & les plats du Mauvaises herbes étaient dignes des plus grands restaurants de NYC & LA. Le copropriétaire Carl est venu nous expliquer les nuances des plats & a pris le temps de nous raconter le parcours du jeune resto, chapeau! Les gnocchis frits étaient crémeux & fromagés à souhait. L'assiette de Mozzarella végane servit avec petite salade était fraiche, avec les morceaux de pêches. Les pogos coréens étaient gourmands & l'assiette de tofu frit, super gouteuse avec les jalapenõs & la coriandre. Je recommande vivement à tous, véganes ou pas. Nous avons aussi opté pour le cocktail Vodka Poire, un petit apéro bien réussit. Félicitations pour ce petit bijou. Si vous n'avez qu'un souper à Québec, c'est le meilleur choix.
