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.
We wanted to try this fine dining restaurant since the review seems great but our experience was just so so.
We try many dishes but only a few catches our attention.
We have experienced an excellent French Quebecois cuisine using local ingredients. All the dishes are amazingly complex with tastes. We ordered the two desserts, Confit Apple Doughnuts & Elderflower Panna Cotta are both demonstrated the chef mindset of creating unorthodox tastes interwoven together. Amazing!
I loved the 6 course vegan tasting menu! I appreciated the use of seasonal ingredients & the use of textures throughout the dishes. The service was exceptional, & the space feels elegant & cozy. I'm glad this exists within Quebec City! Will definitely return!!
I don't usually write reviews, but after dining here, I couldn't sleep without sharing my experience. I hate that it has set the bar so high for other restaurants, & I wish I could visit more often (first time in Quebec City). The Ambiance: Aesthetically pleasing & incredibly cozy, without feeling cramped in the slightest. The Food: Chef Sabrina Lemay is a culinary virtuoso. The harmony of interesting flavors invites you to savor each bite mindfully. The availability of well-executed vegan versions of many dishes (priced fairly, based on substituted ingredients) is a phenomenal, inclusive touch & a refreshing departure from the afterthought vegan options seen in many restaurants. They even managed to make raw oysters appealing to those averse to their texture. The Service: The best service I've ever received. The staff were professional yet warm & welcoming, ensuring everything was catered to with care & impeccable timing, without ever feeling intrusive. I never had to call on them once. On my way out, every waiter I passed wished me a good evening-despite being busy with other tables. We ordered fresh oysters, braised seitan & sunchoke, confit apple doughnut, & drinks. We also loved the complimentary amuse-bouches & mignardises, as well as the coupon for two free drinks during Sunday brunch. Looks like we'll be canceling our reservation elsewhere for Sunday & heading to l'Orygine instead. Update: We did go back.
Our hotel concierge booked a last minute reservation for us at this amazing restaurant! We ordered the Raw & Cooked Oysters, Roasted Duck & Smoked Squash, the Guinea fowl & cauliflower & a vegan pasta dish. Be careful not to order dishes with repeat ingredients together. All dished were in huge portions. This restaurant is highly recommended!
A culinary delight tucked into a side street just one block away from the port. The ambience was elegant, quiet & perfect for our 26th anniversary dinner. We decided on the a la carte menu. The first course was fried ravioli stuffed with caramelized sweet onions. A perfect palate preparation to enjoy with our wine. Just one each which was also perfect This was followed by cooked oysters - I ordered six, next time I will order a dozen - the boar bacon & jalapeno pepper complimented the oysters & au gratin, an exciting combo. Next, my favorite dish, the Tataki de veau & courge fumee. (Veal tataki & smoked squash) the veal was perfectly seared with an apple balsamic drizzle. The fumee was creamy & flavorful. I might have a double order of this next time, as an entree. Last was the guinea fowl & cauliflower, another inventive combination. It had a nice symphony of flavors & textures, I loved the crunchy sage semolina & cauliflower puree. I thought the fowl could have used a little more spice on it but that's just preference on my part. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his order of raw oysters, his third course was the arctic char, he commented that it was a new flavor for him that he would like to try again. Fourth course: He says the halibut was lovely & nicely prepared. He would have liked the pasta & red sauce served separately from the white sauce accompanying the halibut. Everything was fresh & organic. Would have loved to watch these dishes being prepared. The restaurant was full you may need a reservation depending on the day. We were there on a Thursday & were seated without one. Service, the restaurant staff were professional, friendly & personable. Put this one on your itinerary!
The halibut, tagliatelle, white wine beurre blanc was the only dish that felt confused, the meal was amazing as well as each of its individual parts, but might be capable of being two dishes in one. The veal tataki (& its vegetarian counter part enjoyed by my partner) was a mutually agreed to be an absolute orgasmic experience. Otherwise the experience starting with the music, to the cocktail pairings, to the staffs kindness & warmth, was 5 stars!! Thank you!
Bistro l'Orygine in Quebec City offers a wonderful dining experience with its beautifully designed decor that sets a relaxed & elegant mood. I accidentally booked our reservation for the wrong month, but the host was incredibly accommodating & managed to find us a table, which we greatly appreciated. We opted for the 5 course dinner with a non-alcoholic pairing. The food was good overall, with some dishes standing out more than others. While it wasn't the best meal we've ever had, the experience was enjoyable, & the thoughtful service really made a difference. Bistro l'Orygine is a lovely spot to spend an evening, especially if you're looking for a place with great ambiance & attentive staff.
We were very impressed with the food. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The dishes are beautifully crafted with such special attention to the balance of flavours, textures & colours. We had the gravlax with spaghetti squash, the lamb & zaatar, the scallops & the wild boar, & the squash cannoli dessert. The service also was impeccable. We were visiting from Montreal, & will be sure to dine there again whenever we are back in Québec!
