A favorite place for a cuisine that reflects our heritage. The chef and his brigade bring a culinary reflection on the nature around us. History, art, architecture are here constant sources of inspiration. Nothing is left to chance.
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Local products, Quebec terroir, menu adapted to the client, sensory experience
Dining at Restaurant Tanière³ is widely regarded as a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey that transcends the standard restaurant experience. Guests are consistently captivated by the immersive atmosphere, which takes them through historic stone rooms, complemented by a thoughtful narrative that celebrates Quebecois terroir and locally sourced ingredients. The food is frequently described as a masterful display of creativity, precision, and flavor, with many patrons highlighting the exceptional quality of both the wine and non-alcoholic pairings. Furthermore, the service is consistently praised for being warm, professional, and deeply attentive, making every visitor feel truly welcomed. Whether celebrating a special occasion or seeking a unique gastronomic adventure, diners leave with lasting memories of a perfectly orchestrated evening that lives up to its prestigious reputation.
So much had been written about this French restaurant in Quebec City, the heart of French Canada. I won’t rave as many reviewers do. We went to experience something different, & we weren’t disappointed. But there are caveats. There is no doubt that Taniere is a premiere example of a French restaurant combining the best elements of Haute & Nouvelle Cuisine. Exquisite presentation in a historic old & comforting environment. Detailed explanations of each course by a trained & dedicated staff. Extraordinary, enjoyable, & an experience well worth the time & cost. But yet---not the best my wife & I have experienced in our world travels. We still revel in & prefer classical cooking & presentation.
I’ll only describe a few of the 14 courses in our meal. We started with an elderberry cocktail followed by 4 hors d'oeuvres centered on duck, walleye (fish), pig flank, & trout eggs. All were in Haute/Nouvelle portions which, we decided, could be sized by ‘bites’ (forgive us, we were having fun). Each hors d'oeuvre was one bite plus another for the accompaniment (like water pepper with the pork & immature catkins with the walleye). The seven ‘main’ courses ranged from ‘9 Shades of Tomatoes’ (9 combinations of different tomato types with spices & condiments-9 bites), to spruce grilled Arctic Char in a caramelized sauce (2 bites), to a 2 bite slice of Wagyu Beef with a sauce containing goldenrod & mushrooms (2 more bites). Dinner was followed by 2 dessert courses (6 bites total).
The dinner from hors d'oeuvres to dessert took 3 hours & we were moved twice to a new location in the cellar restaurant (hors d’oeuvres lounge to the main dining room to the more casual dessert room). Nice effect to separate the three parts of the meal.
The one downer in the presentation of the various dishes was the detailed & critical description of each. It may be unfair, but the description of each dish by our server was lost quickly at its rapid fire delivery in French-English. While a description of each course was provided to us in a menu we received after the meal was done, each course was stated in just a few words in that menu. A more detailed description, as told by our server, would have added to the educational value of the meal.
Finally, the cost of the experience cannot be ignored. My wife’s & my meal, plus a bottle of wine, plus tip cost over $550. Had we opted for the wine pairing at we would have paid over $700. If you want to sit at a bar surrounding the chef & watch him prepare your food, add another $50 per person. Was it worth it? Yes, 4 stars for the food & 5 stars for the total experience.
Is it high gastronomy? Theatre? Performance art? An otherworldly experience for the senses? Well yes, yes to all of the above! The mister had to convince me to take the leap because after all, it's a bit of a splurge & the menu is a complete secret, as it changes from day to day depending on ingredients available & vision of the chef(s), a constantly evolving & surprising process & journey. (Next time I REALLY want to meet that executive chef! & the art director...& about that secret drawer with the golden key...)
I can't praise this place enough, from the unbelievable dishes (15-20 courses) to the charming, professional & charismatic staff to the breathtaking interior designs (the experience progresses through different rooms) & the sublime wine pairing, just go & see for yourself, you deserve it.
Wow. What an adventure. Plan on spending 3+ hours for this 9+ course meal. We don't drink so the chef concocted pairings that were as fabulous & interesting as the meals. The place is magical. Enjoy.
Jun 18, 2023
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Mon épouse & moi vivons toujours une expérience gastronomique hors du commun lors de nos soupers à votre restaurant. Le service est toujours impeccable. Les plats sont toujours exceptionnels tant par la saveur, la présentation & la création. Votre chef sait toujours nous éblouir à chacun des plats qui nous sont servis & nous faire découvrir de nouvelles saveurs. Nous avons aussi été très impressionnés par le plat spécial de boeuf Wagyu qui nous a été servi. Félicitations à toute votre équipe pour leur professionnalisme.
Absolutely mind-blowing meal. I have had the privilege to eat at a lot of excellent restaurants in a lot of cities & this was, by far, the best restaurant I have been to. Every single moment spent there was exciting, a gift for my senses, & thought-provoking. They accommodated for my gluten allergy before I even arrived, modifying each of the multi-course plates & if you are ever going to choose a non-alcoholic pairing, this is the place to do it. Would not be surprised if it ends up on the show Chef's Table!
Nous avons passé une soirée exceptionnelle à La Tanière. Nous fêtions notre anniversaire de mariage & nous n'oublierons pas cette soirée.
La nourriture fine est apprêtée de façon à donner un goût particulier aux différents mets. Le chef & sa brigade a le souci d'utiliser des ingrédients du terroir. Le service est hors pair. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant.
Très sincèrement je suis dur à impressionner, mais hier soir, ça a dépassé toutes nos attentes & bien plus.
Nous avons vraiment vécu une expérience hors du commun, dans une ambiance des plus chaleureuse. La qualité & l'originalité des plats, la présentation, l'attitude des employés, la mise en scène, l'accord mets vin, tout était réfléchi & coordonnées dans un crescendo digne des plus grands chefs d'orchestre! Wow & encore wow!!!
The most interesting dining experience ever! Anyone that appreciates a wide variety of unique flavors with incredible presentation will love this. We went there to celebrate our 40th anniversary & it far exceeded expectations. It's a 3.5-4 hour 15 course culinary adventure & extravaganza. An absolute must for any foodie that visits Quebec. The best dinner experience I've ever had. I got the wine pairing. My wife got the non-alcoholic pairing. Both were great. We did not do the Chefs table option.
Une expérience gastronomique inoubliable. Le chef nous propose un amalgame de saveurs & nous éblouit par ses présentations tout au long de la dégustation. L'accord mets/vins était parfait & nous a fait découvrir de grands crus.
Un immense merci au chef & à son équipe pour cette magnifique soirée dans une ambiance hors du commun.
Josée & Denis
MICHELIN
