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

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4.7$$
OPEN7 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 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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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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on Google4.5 (1400+)
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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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AMAZING- got to sit at the chefs table & they were so nice & the food was maybe the best meal of 2025! We did the NYE special dinner.

Jan 1, 2026
on Google
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

J'ai reçu ma bouteille de vin seulement après 20 minutes d'attente depuis mon entrée, & j'ai dû la réclamer moi-même. Par la suite, il a fallu plus de 40 minutes supplémentaires pour obtenir mon plat principal, ce qui a grandement prolongé le repas & nuancé l'expérience globale.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

L'ambiance & le service était très agréable. La nourriture est d'excellente qualité. C'était notre troisième visite & nous n'avons pas été déçu. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

My family had a delicious 4 course menu for Christmas. The food was extremely good & prepared with high skill. The restaurant has a great cozy atmosphere. It was quite expensive but I can understand why based on the outstanding food. The open kitchen runs with professional precision & I was impressed from start to finish.

Dec 29, 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

Très bonne ambiance. Service de qualité tout en étant décontracté. Public varié, touristes, familles, résidents de Québec… Mélange intéressant. Bravo!

Dec 25, 2025
3.0

As first time QC visitors we found the experience for the holiday menu mildly disappointing for the price overall.

Service was fine, nothing overly positive or negative stood out about it. They were clearly very busy but managed to serve us quickly.

The food was a prix fixe menu at $110 per person, consisting of 4 courses. The star for us was the appetizers - salmon two ways was excellent.

The next course was a rather small portion of vegetable soup with alphabet pasta. On the side was included one piece of bread each, with a creamy cheese on it. The bread & cheese as a side were great, but the soup was extremely underwhelming for the price. It was extremely basic vegetable soup, the kind you can make at home anytime. Simply not adequate for the cost, & very surprising.

The main courses were decent. You could tell that they were prepared with skill but perhaps just not to our taste. We weren't blown away at all like we have been with other experiences in QC.

The food as a whole was hit or miss for us. For the price charged i would expect to be impressed by each course. Admittedly it could just be a matter of taste. I would still consider coming back to try their regular menu.

Dec 25, 2025
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

Endroit chaleureux, personnels gentils, bruyant mais nous avons bien mangé.

Dec 22, 2025
on Google