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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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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

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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 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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5.0

Had an out of the world Christmas night dinner experience at this high end restaurant & must say … it was super expensive but worth every penny!
The special Holiday menu with its exquisite 4 course meal options were each served with class & style making it a true Michelin Star Restaurant experience.
The plates were decorated with finesse & amazingly delicious in every bite. It was a true feast for all senses. The visual display was breathtaking, the aroma was amazing & the delicious taste was just awesome!
We tried a few different combinations & each one of them just unique & delicious.
Being the Christmas Day it was also a fantastic festive experience & would strongly recommend this place.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

Came on Christmas day which was unfortunately a mistake as it was a set menu… when I looked online prior to making a reservation, I don't recall any notice that ONLY the holiday menu would be available, especially given the New Years menu, regular menu, & Christmas menu were all available online but, this could have been my fault.

The food was fine, however I'm pretty sure the signature flavour here is supposed to be salt, because everything tastes like it is drowning in salt. Maybe it is just not our pallet style.

Would love to come back one day & try the actual menu that I could cater to my tastes, but the holiday menu was not great.

Service was good, they have a great wine selection & drink menu if you drink alcohol!

For being fine dining, I would have expected it to be a bit more spacious & less noisy. Hard to feel like'luxury' when you have to be vigilant of your table since the wait staff almost hit your table any time they're serving your neighbours.

Overall, a pretty poor experience compared to the online reviews, unsure I could recommend someone come here if visiting the city.

Dec 25, 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
5.0

This was a fantastic restaurant all around!! The food, service, vibe were all professional, friendly, warm.
We had Chilean sea bass & flat iron steak, artichoke & hummus appetizer, affogato for dessert. All were very tasty. I had a nice French Sauvignon Blanc & my husband enjoyed some local beer. We sat at the bar which was very nice & were happy to watch the chef prepping the meals with the open kitchen concept.
Highly recommend!!

Dec 7, 2025

Fabulous dinner in a fun lively tavern!
The service was impeccable, attentive but never intrusive. Friendly while remaining professional.
We enjoyed the Poisson du Jour (catch of the day) which was grilled Arctic Char served on a bed of grilled vegetables, along with a squash puree.
The dessert menu was enticing & we opted for the Le Taco which is an herb cream filled crepe, topped with a lemon & raspberry sorbet.
Highly recommend this restaurant.

Oct 17, 2025
on Google

We had an incredible dining experience at Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin! Everything we ordered was outstanding - the flat steak was perfectly cooked & full of flavor, the salmon with tartare was fresh & beautifully prepared, & the catch of the day was simply amazing.

Our host Marc truly made the evening special - attentive, warm, & knowledgeable, he made sure everything was perfect from start to finish.

Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for excellent food, great ambiance, & outstanding service. We'll definitely be back!

Sep 17, 2025
on Google

Quelle adresse culinaire à retenir!!! Nous avons passé un merveilleux moment dans une ambiance des plus agréables & chaleureuse & que dire de la cuisine!!🤩 des plats aussi fins que copieux, des saveurs incroyables & un service hors pair sans en faire trop! Je recommande les yeux fermés la Taverne Chez Louise & nous y retournerons assurément! MERCI à tout l'équipe pour ce beau moment!

Sep 15, 2025
on Google

As tourists, we felt welcome, & the food was delicious & the service attentive. We highly recommend this restaurant with an added bit of history about Louise.

Sep 2, 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 bien situé. Avons mangé sur la terrasse. Personnel sur la coche, que se soit le maître d'hôtel ou les différents serveurs, tous ont une belle attitude. Juste pour ca, ça donne le goût de revenir.
Coté culinaire, c'était très bon mais tout les plats que nous avons mangé a notre table manquait d'un petit wow! Ce petit quelque chose qui rehausse les plat, le boudin était bon mais manquait peux-être un goût d'oignon, le tartare de saumon encore là, très bon mais pas exceptionnel. Manquait quelque chose comme moutarde ou un fruit pour le petit hummmm. Pour ne nommer que ces deux plat mais je recommande quand même ce restaurant.
Autre point possitif; le serveur connaissait bien sa carte des vins & en fonction de nos goût, il a su bien nous conseiller. 🥰🥰

Aug 24, 2025
on Google