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Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin Quebec RestoQuebec.ca
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Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin

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CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Note: Please note, Monday to Friday: Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lunch - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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About

Situated in the Port-Royal Hotel in the heart of the Old Port of Quebec City, Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin offers a unique experience. Our engaged and passionate team welcome guests in our warm and festive ambiance where we offer, at a reasonable price, a gourmet, flavourful and well sourced menu, exceptional and friendly service as well as one of the best selections of privately imported wines, cocktails and local beers from Quebec. Louise's interior design was conceived of by LemayMichaud, one of Canada's best architecture firms. Our terrace, with more than 100 seats, is bathed in sun during the summer months.

Our gourmet tavern and wine bar brings together two innovative restaurant concepts, which set Louise apart thanks to several factors. On the Taverne side, we were inspired by many of Europe’s gourmet taverns. Clients have the possibility to come and enjoy a comforting, flavourful meal in our warm and inviting environment. On the Bar à vin side, we offer a convivial ambiance to savor beers, wines and cocktails all while enjoying amuse-bouches, appetizers from our raw bar, a selection of salads, charcuteries, oysters, homemade pasta and risotto. Our guests can enjoy a unique experience in either or both the Taverne or Bar à vin sides when visiting us. It is possible at the Taverne and Bar à vin to simply enjoy a drink, appetizers or amuse-bouche or have a full meal.

Chef Nikolas Couture's Table

For those looking to reserve our chef's table in Louise Taverne's kitchen, we offer a unique experience for groups of 10 guests or less. Having worked in many of Quebec City's renowned restaurants such as Le Saint-Amour and Toast, Nikolas is very welcoming, friendly and rigorous in his culinary work. When eating at our butcher block-style table, Chef Nikolas offers guests a meal to share.

Menus, market fresh arrivals and our specialities

On the Taverne side we offer a wide variety of appetizers and main courses from our menu which changes according to the season. Our menu is inspired by the classics of well-known gourmet taverns around the world. You can taste our homemade charcuteries, tartares, bone marrow, whole fish, fish 'n chips, burgers, rabbit, braised beef cheek, lamb and vegetarian appetizers and mains. This menu is complemented every evening by our daily specials: oysters, appetizers, mains to share (fish, seafood, meat) foie gras and truffles. We also offer succulent appetizer and main options for vegetarians and vegans, as well as delicious options of children.

On the Bar à vin side, we propose many snacks, salads and raw appetizers from our menu. Our menu is inspired by some of the most popular wine bars around the world. Our guests can try our homemade hot dogs, tostadas, salads, tartares, ceviches, tataki, sashimi, carpaccio as well as vegetarian appetizers and mains. This menu is complemented every evening by our daily specials: oysters, appetizers, charcuteries, homemade pasta, risotto.

Our team in the kitchen uses quality produce from local farms.

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Amenities, services & more

We are now offering you 15 minutes of free parking to make it easier to pick up your meals. Park at terminal 3435 to take advantage of this free parking!
For online orders, you can come directly to the restaurant or contact us by phone at (418) 780-7255
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Review Summary

Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin is widely celebrated for its exceptional culinary offerings, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creatively prepared dishes that leave a lasting impression. Visitors frequently praise the impeccable service and warm, professional staff who contribute to a memorable dining experience. The restaurant boasts a lively, inviting atmosphere that balances a chill vibe with a touch of elegance, making it a popular choice for both casual lunches and special occasions. While the venue can become quite energetic and noisy during busy periods, the high quality of the food, the thoughtful wine selection, and the unique chef table experience consistently earn strong recommendations from patrons who look forward to their return.
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Lovely meal this evening. Delicious cocktails, food & the service was great.
Burger, fish & chips, Halibut, & Pappardelle were all very good & fresh. Would certainly recommend.

Jul 4, 2026
on Google

Great spot for lunch. Both the beef & salmon tartares were excellent. Cocktails are surprisingly good. Weird hours.

Apr 15, 2026
on Google

Nous avons reservé une table pour le reveillon de l'An 2026 affiché 175$/personne. Quelques jours avant, je recois un message indiquant que le premier service coûte 145$ car il n'y a pas de champagne ni d'animation. Soit, mais cela aurait pertinent d'indiquer lors de la réservation qu'il y avait deux prestations & donc deux services différents. Passons le fait que je recois un autre message indiquant que le cerf est remplacé par du canard.

Cela étant, le repas était tout de même correct & les proportions sont parfaites. Le cocktail choisi était parfait. Il y a quand même quelques petites choses qui m'ont fait grincé des dents notamment le plat principal qui n'avait pas une présentation digne de ce genre de restaurant. Question cuisine, le canard semblait trop cuit quant au gratin dauphinois, il n'avait pas le gout d'ail & de muscade, les tranches étaient épaisses & il y avait du fromage gratiné dessus : ce n'était pas un gratin dauphinois.

Le plus gros point noir : retrouvé une bande de papier dans mon éclair & me faire dire que c'est l'emballage du dessert. Aucune excuse ni compensation. C'est assez ordinaire.

En conclusion, un beau restaurant, un beau cadre & une belle carte mais un rapport qualité/prix peut-être un peu exessif & un service qui laisse à désirer.

Jan 1, 2026
on Google
2.0

Menu très générique & dispendieux préparé probablement des heures à l'avance, accompagné de frites congelées. Deux plats du chef, poisson & agneaux, hors de prix. Salade molle & pleine d'huile. Cocktails à près de 20$. Facture de plus de 150$ pour un repas très ordinaire. Ça fait trappe à touristes.

Dec 22, 2025
on Google

Un petit restaurant magnifique!
Une ambiance très sympathique & chaleureuse.
Accueil agréable & service rapide.
Très bon cocktail & plat incroyablement bon!
Je recommande cet endroit! :)

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

Super soirée, la cuisine était savoureuse, les cocktails excellents, le service EXTRA ! On y retournera :-)

Dec 3, 2025
on Google

Excellents cocktails. Planche de charcuteries & fromage délicieuse & bien présentée. Ris de veau savoureux, une très belle assiette!
Service impeccable, sympathique & attentionné.
Ambiance très agréable.
Merci pour cette belle soirée.

Sep 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Four nights in Quebec & dined with the Louise Tavern team two of them. More than a typical'tavern' both in terms of quality & service, Louise offers outstanding food, a fine cocktail & wine selection, & a great location just slightly outside the hordes of tourists wandering a few blocks down. Sweetbreads, Blood sausage/scallops, myriad appetizers all highly recommended. Bon appetit!

Aug 31, 2025

Très belle expérience : bières, cocktails, bison, sashimi, fish & chips tout était goûteux & délicieux
Expérience à refaire

Jul 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

We had a great time here - fantastic, friendly server that spoke a little French with us but was happy to step in with English when we needed it. The food was delightful - two of us had the cod special (pictured) which was unreal...a flavorful, thoughtful dish...while the third had a classic steak with potatoes which was also delicious. Great beverage offering, with a good assortment of wine, beer, cocktails, & non-alcoholic options. We were too full for dessert, but it was tempting! Recommend taking an Uber or taxi here from the Upper city, or take the Funiculaire down & walk a bit, just remember it closes at 9!

Jun 26, 2025
on Google