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Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin

Creative culinary flair meets an exceptional curated wine list in the heart of Old Quebec.

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4.7$$
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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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Our Specialties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, coffees

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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on Google4.5 (1500+)
*as of 2026-08-24
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Review Summary

Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin is widely celebrated as a culinary gem in Old Quebec, known for its warm atmosphere, beautiful decor, and high-quality seasonal dishes. Guests frequently praise the exceptional service, noting that staff members are attentive, professional, and welcoming. While many highlight the chef's table experience, the inventive menu, and specialties like the fish and chips, tartares, and bison, some diners occasionally note that the space can become quite lively and noisy during peak hours. Overall, it is considered a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable meal in a charming and upscale bistro setting.
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We ate here on the recommendation of our morning's walking tour guide. We were not disappointed! The cocktails were delicious. The food spot on. Lovely quiet area & easy walking after to shops.

Aug 17, 2026
on Google

A découvrir ! La cuisine est extra, excellents cocktails & très belle carte des vins.

Aug 16, 2026
on Google
5.0

Dîner le 14 août 2026 - nous étions 10 Français un peu perdus entre la basse ville & le port à la recherche d'un lieu pour boire un verre apéritif. 🍹
Nos cocktails furent si bien préparés & servis que nous avons décidé de rester dîner… & nous ne l'avons pas regretté car ce fut un vrai bonheur pour le palais 😋😋😋de retrouver des aliments bien frais & intelligemment préparés 🧑?🍳👩?🍳 …après 10 jours de déjeuners & dîners en mode local canado américain 😁…
C'était aussi copieux & le vin au verre était top (pinot noir de France). Le service était également attentionné.
Quelle surprise agréable de découvrir à la fin de notre dîner que c'est un jeune chef français déjà très expérimenté qui est à la tête de la brigade 🇫🇷…installé à Québec depuis 6 ans & qui a bien l'intention d'y rester car il adore cette maginifique province…
Quand les cousins des deux rives de l'atlantique unissent leurs talents c'est de la bombe 🎉🇨🇦🇫🇷

Aug 15, 2026
on Google

Nous avons passé un moment magique à la Taverne Louise. Mention spéciale pour les artichauts au houmous, simples & tellement savoureux, ainsi que pour la planche de la maison. Le cocktail La cerise de Louise est à tomber ! Ce repas restera gravé dans nos souvenirs. Si cela ne tenait qu'à nous, ce restaurant repartirait direct avec des étoiles Michelin !

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Prepare to be disappointed.
Not much selection on the menu. Very small portion size & high prices for the offering.
Average service & nothing special about the atmosphere.
Paid $100 for 2 people, 1 plate of fish & chips (one small 6' piece with shoestring fries & salad) plus the burger (small 3' patty with shoestring fries & salad), plus 1 beer & 1 cocktail.
When I mentioned I was disappointed by the meal, the manager couldn't have cared any less.
There is no need to take advantage of customers like this.

Aug 2, 2026
on Google

Restaurant haute gastronomie français , succulent car la qualité des repas & des choix de boissons (cocktails & vins) sont

abordables.

Jul 21, 2026
on Google
5.0

Exquisite! We sat at the bar to see the dishes staged & served while we enjoyed our cocktails. The food is thoughtfully prepared, seasonal, & delicious. It's a real chef's kitchen & the staff is proud of the food, with good reason. The wine menu is extensive. I would totally recommend this restaurant as a dining experience.

Jul 16, 2026
on Google

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