A simple cuisine to savor in a warm, authentic decor. Bistro L'Orygine exudes simplicity and freshness. The creative and organic dishes, inspired by a modern lifestyle, are balanced and gourmet for your enjoyment!
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Our Specialties
Seasonal vegetables & fresh produce from the market, tasting menu, wine pairing, alcohol-free agreement
L'Orygine offers a sophisticated culinary experience focused on creative, locally sourced ingredients. Many guests praise the attentive service, beautiful atmosphere, and the exceptional tasting menus, which frequently accommodate diverse dietary needs with flair. While some patrons suggest the flavour profiles can be inconsistent or occasionally subtle, the majority find the presentation and overall execution to be impressive. The non-alcoholic drink pairings are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to a memorable and welcoming environment suitable for special occasions.
It would be 1 star but only 3 stars & above are displayed for the public. First of all, the food is inventive, amazing & overall fantastic. We loved each of our courses, & would give the food 5 stars. However, they would get 1 star for service. Upon arrival, there were 2 parties ahead of us. The host didn't acknowledge our arrival & went on to seat the parties ahead of us, rightfully so. However, once those parties were seated, the host once again didn't acknowledge us & instead asked the couple who arrived after us & were standing behind us in line how he could help them. After we finished our first course, the same host cleared our table & we waited. Eventually, the waiter came back asking if we had room for dessert, so we had to remind him that we never got our main courses. In general, the service was awful. We watched much of the night as the host & the servers were attentive to other guests, while we sat & waited most of the eve only to have our main courses forgotten. We didn't bother with dessert. The food was great, but the entire experience was unfortunately tainted with the terrible service we received.
Tout d'abord le service était impeccable! Nous avons pris le menu découverte & tout était succulent surtout le flanc de porc & le canard. Le dessert pourrait être plus goûteux. Restaurant à découvrir c'est certain!
An absolutely wonderful experience at Bistro L'Orygine. Visiting to celebrate our anniversary, this was a highlight of our trip o Quebec City. From the beginning, it was clear this would be a special experience: not only did they call ahead to confirm our reservation, they were able to adjust by a day because my partner was feeling ill on the day of. Bistro L'Orygine also took steps to accommodate a Gluten Free request as part of their Vegan tasting menu. Not being a gastrophile, & thus unable to give an "educated review" of the food, let me say this: each plate & pairing of the Discovery Menu (one of us had the vegan, the other omnivore) was absolutely wonderful. Each dish was prepared with care, the flavours really highlighted a balance of local fare, & the plates were a perfect size. The broth & noodles were cravable, the duck was perfect, & the squash dessert was so flavourful.
Each pairing was perfect. The service was impeccable. While "pricey," (it's a dinner in Old Quebec City, so please expect that!), it was incredible value for the meal & experience. We'll visit again on our return to Quebec City.
Oct 4, 2021
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Les premiers services du menu découvertes étaient bons, mais le 4ème service était moins intéressant. Le dessert était vraiment décevant, parce que j'ai reçu un pain/gâteau un peu sec & c'était quelque chose que j'aurais pu facilement faire chez moi. Bref , c'était un peu trop cher, mais on adore le concept du restaurant & il y avait des bonnes entrées.
Excellent service, but a slightly elevated price. We had the vegan 5 course tasting menu. The naan & tempeh dish was simply amazing, but the other dishes didn't keep up with the level of taste. The strawberry & pavlova dessert was way too sweet. But overall a very good experience!
Menu déroutant & plutôt prétentieux ne donnant pas une idée juste des plats offerts, v.g. nous ne nous attendions à avoir des coeurs de canard, nous qui détestons les abats mais adorons le canard.
En revanche, les huîtres étaient délicieuses & magnifiquement présentées.
Nous n'avons pas eu envie d'essayer les desserts ni le café. Désolés.
La table était prête à l'heure prévue. Le service était attentionné & efficace. La terrasse est toujours belle, bien que les mesures de distanciation nuisent un peu à la vue du fleuve. Le repas 5 services était haut de gamme, équilibré & un excellent rapport qualité prix par rapport à ce que peuvent coûter deux ou trois plats à la carte. Des produits de luxe tel le flétan & la pintade étaient au menu. Le dessert aux carottes était unique dans sa conception & son goût & jamais aucun autre restaurant à notre connaissance n'avait envisagé un tel plat. Un grand succès surtout pour inviter des amis de passage à Québec.
Ce fut un festin de saveur ! La symphonie de légumes était un pur délice tout en nuance & le ravioli aux betteraves était aussi artistique que savoureux !
Le dessert à base de fraises nous a moins convaincus. Un peu trop mousseux & sans grand contraste de texture.
Bravo pour la créativité! Très beau décor en prime!
