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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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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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Made a reservation for lunch & enjoyed excellent fish & chips & tartare. A great stop!

Oct 23, 2023
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5.0

Easily one of the best meals I've had in my life.

Started with the foie gras torchon with cherry sorbet & mascarpone. I would never have thought pairing sorbet with foie Gras would work, but it did & it was absolutely delicious.

Main meal was the catch of the day. It was grilled tuna from Quebec, seared scallops from Les isles de la Madelaine, spiced carrot puree, hollandaise sauce, a medley of yellow beets, carrots & green beans & sauteed maitake mushrooms.

The freshness of the scallops was the main thing here. The tune was grilled perfectly, the carrot puree was amazing, so much so that the hollandaise sauce was almost unnecessary.

All the veggies were cooked on point & overall it was just really a perfect plate of food.

For dessert, I was too full, but my wife & daughters shared the chocolate lava cake & they all said it was exceptional.

For meals they started with the house charcuterie & Quebec cheese plate, & a salmon tartare.

For mains they had a meal size salmon tartare, the Icelandic cod fish & chips, & another catch of the day.

Not a bad thing to say about anything put on the table last night with one small exception...the bread service. For everything else being so elevated & delicious & original, the 4 little square buns that are a frozen product from a commercial bakery don't cut it.

In a city with a million bakeries, surely a nice homemade baguette even?

Oct 22, 2023
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3.5

L'assiette de charcuteries était exquise! Wow, vraiment, nous avons savourer; on aurait recommander une autre assiette!
Pour le repas, mon conjoint a pris le tartare de saumon, lui aussi, exquis!
Pour ma part, j'ai pris la macreuse de boeuf........ je suis décue. Elle était servie differement de ce que je connais, j'ai apprécié. Mais mon morceau était litéralement brulé d'un coté; c'était difficile à manger. Je ne comprends pas comment il est possible pour un cuisinier de ne pas de rendre compte que c'est brulé! Pas juste un peu, brulé, noir, sec. Assiette plutôt simpliste.
Mais pour le reste, l'ambiance, le choix de vins & de cocktails, tout y était.

Oct 14, 2023
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4.0

J'ai de la diarrhée depuis ce matin après avoir mangé le tartare de boeuf

Oct 7, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Wonderful Beef Tartare & lovely staff helping us to navigate the menu

Sep 2, 2023
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3.0

le menu est trop limité & n'est pas accessible à tout le monde tel que poisson & boudin, les saveurs du tartare de boeuf & de saumon ne sont pas assez goûteuse, un peu banale. expérience non exceptionnel.

Aug 17, 2023
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5.0

Merci à tous pour la belle expérience ! Pétoncles, sashimi & tartares qui fondaient en bouche. Merci à Bianca pour son sourire , sa gentillesse & le bon service

Aug 15, 2023
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5.0

Nous aimons beaucoup La Taverne Louise... après un tartare trop salé... confirmé par le chef, ils ont apporté les corrections nécessaires & tout était excellent.. Tartre de boeuf particulièrement réussi... Merci & belle terrasse!

Aug 13, 2023
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5.0

Un incontournable, les tartares sont sublimes.

Aug 7, 2023
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5.0

Absolutely delicious, friendly, & comfortable. We (U.S. citizens) were visiting Quebec City & were trying to avoid tourist traps for lunch. We picked Louise because they had reservations available & were slightly outside the area most tourists go. We each had a tartare (mine, a traditional beef; my partner's, a salmon/maple) & they were so fantastic we decided to cancel our dinner reservations & return to Louise that night! It was the best decision of our trip -- fantastic meals (lamb loin with every summer veggie under the sun for me, poached halibut for my partner) & fantastic wine with friendly service (all staff we encountered spoke English). It was also clearly a place that locals go -- & was packed late on a Thursday night. Would absolutely recommend!

Jul 25, 2023