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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Seasonal vegetables & fresh produce from the market, tasting menu, wine pairing, alcohol-free agreement
L'Orygine offers a remarkable dining destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its creative use of fresh, local ingredients and a thoughtful approach to seasonal menus. Many guests praise the elegant atmosphere and the meticulous attention provided by the staff, who are frequently noted for their warmth, professionalism, and ability to accommodate various dietary restrictions with care and creativity. The discovery tasting menu, complemented by both wine and non-alcoholic pairings, stands out as a highlight for many visitors seeking a refined culinary journey. While experiences can vary based on individual tastes regarding flavor intensity and pacing, the restaurant remains a favored spot for special celebrations and those looking to explore innovative, locally focused gastronomy.
Un bijou ! Quel joie d'avoir fait cette découverte. Ayant adoré la Tanière, j'ai tout autant apprécié mon expérience à cet endroit. Nous nous sentons comme des rois tant nous sommes traités aux petits soins. La nourriture est savoureuse, chaque plat était une explosion de saveurs des plus agréables qui se jumelaient à la perfection avec l'accord des mocktails que nous avons choisi en option. Un réel plaisir que nous allons nous offrir à nouveau considérant que le menu change au fil des saisons. Une expérience à tenter, surtout qu'ils s'adaptent à tous les régimes alimentaire. Mes félicitations à la chef ! La gastronomie vegan est certainement possible !
I'm in the difficult position of being both a vegan & a foodie (as much as I hate that word). It's difficult enough finding fine vegan dining in other places & I found Québec City to be especially lacking in vegan options in general. My partner & I chose L'Orygine for our early Valentine's Day dinner while visiting the city because of the ambiance & the unique vegan offerings & we were NOT disappointed! We both opted for the vegan discovery menu - 6 courses, plus an amuse-bouche, each one phenomenal & totally unexpected. These people really know how to play with taste, texture, & visuals, & the quality of the ingredients (I think they said 90% of the food was locally sourced) really shone through. Everything was clearly thought out, right down to the matching of the plates to the look of the food. My favorite dish was probably the cannelloni with tempeh & maitake mushrooms, but it's so hard to pick. The quality of service was great too. We had multiple servers throughout the evening, but it was coordinated instead of disorganized, & each one was lovely. They were all attentive & professional while still being very personable. My partner has some hearing loss in one ear which one of the servers caught on to & offered to speak louder for him which he really appreciated. The service was bilingual as well, although of course each server will default to French unless they realize you speak English - it's a French speaking province after all! We found ourselves speaking English with some of them & French with others which we enjoyed (my partner speaks it quite fluently, & I'm a learner who appreciates getting to practice my understanding without being totally alienated). The one thing I would have changed was where we were seated. There's a smaller dining room in the back of the restaurant where the decor is not quite as refined as the main dining room & we were sat in the furthest corner of it. We actually came to appreciate the privacy of the corner but it was a little puzzling considering we had a reservation & walked by plenty of other open tables... to be fair we may have been looking a little rough & underdressed after walking around the city all day so perhaps they didn't want us to take away from the scenery in the front ;) However, there was a very large & very loud group of people sitting in the back room with us which detracted from the experience. I would have preferred being sat in the main dining area but it wasn't bad enough to sour our meal. All in all we agreed it's one of the best meals either of us has had in recent memory & we'd recommend it to anyone visiting the city. I'd even suggest to omnivores that they try the vegan discovery menu. The chef lets the plants speak for themselves instead of trying to change them into something they're not & I think that's something the restaurant world needs more of. I hope to come back one day & see how the menu changes!
Le service est seulement incroyable, plein de petites attentions pour les clients (serviette chaude, verre toujours plein, petite douceur pour la route, etc.). Ils se spécialisent dans les produits Québécois presque qu'à 100% de leur menu (jusqu'au savon dans les toilettes). Un régal, je recommande le menu Découverte, ca vaut la peine. Chaque bouchée est une explosion de saveur. Jamais mangé une option végane aussi bonne.
Feb 4, 2024
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Alors nous sommes des vendus de l'Orygin pour le souper mais nous allons devoir ajouter le brunch également !!! Quel brunch!! Tout était une fois encore excellent & copieux ! Notre coup de coeur va aux pancakes à la pêches, tout simplement exquis :-) à chèque fois tout est très bon, mais le menu ou les plats végé/vegan ont un petit plus! Merci de nous régaler autant Des fidèles
Very nice high-end restaurant in Quebec. Offers vegan & non-vegan tasting menu with alcoholic & non-alcoholic drink pairings. Excellent experience & great food.
