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.
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.
WOW. Perfection. Vegan ou pas, à essayer, c'est absolument parfait. Du gaspacho au melon d'eau au velouté d'oignons, sans oublier le plateau dessert… 11/10z
Dec 5, 2025
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Nourriture excellente & service hors pair, menu dégustation à essayer. Dernière table après 21h en semaine, alors qu'à certains endroits, on se serait senties pressées de finir, nous avons plutôt eu le droit à un service vip. Staff attentionné & très amical, ça fait la différence. Merci au serveur & au chef pour la belle soirée !
Nous avion réservé pour notre anniversaire de couple & le restaurant étais fermé !
Alors que sur les horaires il étais ouvert & qu'on a pu réserver sur leurs site.
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!
Notre serveur, Alexandre, était un homme à tout faire. Jongleur, éclairagiste & serveur! Bravo!
Par contre, au niveau gestion, le restaurant (pas le serveur) a refusé d'accepter notre coupon antidote mobile d'une valeur de 30$ (payé 15$). Sa justification: le restaurant a changé le menu récemment & il ne fait plus affaire avec antidote mobile. Il nous a donné 10$ de rabais pour s'excuser.
Donc, en bout de ligne, on a payé 15$ pour avoir un rabais de 10$ pour aller dans ce restaurant dans lequel on ne serait pas aller a plein prix...
On a donc perdu 20$ chacun.
En gros, manque d'engagement & de cohérence de la gestion. Surprise!! :)
Super service, nourriture délicieuse. Ils ont su que c'était ma fête & nous ont offert un super plateau de desserts à partager... ❤? Dans chaque plats que nous avons essayés les sauces étaient particulièrement fantastiques.
