Restaurant Tanière³

Cassie

5.0

I want to start off by saying the customer service is really good. Booking with them was very easy & whoever checks their text number is fantastic. I have allergies which they were very accommodating for. I had questions about parking which they were able to answer quickly & helpfully.

Now the experience:
You get a code for a non descript door to get in the location. This may feel pretentious at first, but it's kindof fun & the staff prove you wrong. They're all so nice & the opposite of pretentious. They explained each step & course from beginning to end.
Your tasting journey goes through 3 different old cellars, which is fun.

Each course was delicious (pictures included) & presented beautifully. I won't go into details about each item, as it's better to be surprised.
I tasted things I've never experienced before.
Each bite fantastic.
My favourites were probably the caviar creme brulee & the foie gras with peach & elderberry.
Weird combinations that worked!

My only complaint is that the waygu beef was slightly tough & the last room where you have your dessert is oddly very very cold. Also in general, it's quite dark (especially the first room). Yes I understand you're underground.
Minor details.

Overall, I think it's worth the price point. Had a lovely time!

Steve

5.0

Wow. It is really everything you expect from its reputation. From beeing greeted by name at the door to every little detail in each course, it's just an amazing perfect experience. I went initially saying it's a once in a lifetime thing, but now I just want to go back!

RUMIEL

5.0

Expérience table du chef extraordinaire, une sensation de privilège & de raffinement incroyable. Un service à la pointe du détail & une passion qui se ressent au travers de tout les corps de métier. Merci pour ce moment & nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.

Chloé

4.0

Très belle expérience, aussi agréable pour les yeux que pour les papilles. Le personnel est sympathique & le service est de qualité. On a passé une bonne soirée, même si quelques petits détails peuvent encore être amélio

Nitesh

5.0

I would be very surprised if I have a better dining experience anywhere else.
Everything, from the food, drinks, the attention to detail, & service was spot on.

Lise-Anne

5.0

Dining at La Tanière was an experience to say the least. The care & selection in highlighting all locally sourced ingredients from within the borders of Quebec was impeccable. Truly a wonderful experience & story behind the restaurant, the food & it's location. Getting to experience new ingredients & fruits that I had no idea even existed in Canada was a great surprise. The creativity involved in every dish that Chef François-Emmanuel presented was… chef's kiss. From the beginning with the variety of amuse bouches & accompanying aperitif, giving a wonderful sneak peak into what is yet to come to the very end with the assortment from their patisserie was very thoughtful.

From start to finish, moving through the meal elevated the experience for me. Dining at the chef's counter gave an wonderful insight into the chefs creativity & cooking. I enjoyed watching the flow of the kitchen. Simon who was my CHO (Chief Hospitality Officer) provided excellent service in guiding me throughout the meal. His patience with my curiosity was well received & he provided great insights in regards to the ingredients & the story behind the pairings.
I was very impressed with their signature dish: the rainbow trout cooked in clay, the cook & attention to detail was phenomenal. Each piece on the dish were so complimentary it was hard to put down. The wine pairings as well were very well curated. Each glass paired nicely with each dish.

The best pairing of the night however was the caviar crème brulée with whiskey, although it was not a main entrée & was simply a palette cleanser. I know Simon saw some my dismay at the pairing but assured me that it would pair well, trust the process. & trust I did, while unconventional & I would not have thought to pair Whiskey with this, it was surprisingly mouth melting. The caramel flavour in the Whiskey really complimented sweetness of the crème brulée with the saltiness of the caviar. I found this was more thoughtful & flavourful as a course between dinner & the dessert.

If I had to find a fault in the entire experience, I would have to say it might be the bread although it was still pretty good, but that has nothing to do with the experience or the meal, in my opinion it is just as a note aside.

Never had I ever felt more proud to be Canadian than my experience dinning at La Tanière. I will be coming back again to see what else the chef can come up with next (especially in winter, even though I know he mentioned how much harder it is then with the limited ingredients). But I am very certain that his creativity will continue to impress.

Bruce

5.0

From start to finish, the food & service were exceptional as we moved through three vaulted rooms. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, explained in detail, & full of flavor. The wine pairings complemented each course perfectly. I usually prefer full-bodied reds, but after a Chardonnay pairing, I'll be buying that bottle. The staff truly elevated the experience, attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, & genuinely welcoming. I left impressed, extremely satisfied, & will definitely return next time I'm in Quebec.

Roxane

5.0

Expérience tout simplement transcendante. Tout est réfléchi dans les moindres détails, & ça se ressent à chaque étape. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié le souci du détail exceptionnel. Ce n'est pas seulement de la cuisine, mais un véritable art culinaire où chaque ingrédient est respecté & mis en valeur. Le service était attentioné & personnalisé. Oui, c'est plutôt dispendieux, mais la fraîcheur & la qualité sont incomparables, en plus de mettre de l'avant les producteurs locaux. Bref, une expérience unique, à vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie.

Esther

5.0

Toute une expérience, autant sensorielle que visuelle & gustative, du début à la fin. Chaque détail est soigneusement pensé, & le résultat est tout simplement impressionnant. Une soirée mémorable - juste wow. Mention spéciale à Sabrina, qui a véritablement été notre coup de coeur de la soirée.

Sara

5.0

Un souper à La Tanière³, le seul restaurant au Canada à détenir deux étoiles Michelin, est une expérience à part entière. Rien à voir avec un souper dans un restaurant ordinaire. C'est une véritable chorégraphie de petites bouchées qui se succèdent à table, chacune accompagnée d'une description détaillée. Chaque plat met en valeur des produits du terroir, sublimés & servis avec des vins exceptionnels.

Souper à La Tanière³ ne ressemble à aucune autre expérience culinaire que j'avais vécue auparavant. On n'y commande pas une entrée, un plat principal & un dessert : on se laisse plutôt guider à travers une suite de découvertes. À chaque bouchée, de nouvelles saveurs apparaissent, parfois surprenantes, mettant en vedette des ingrédients rares & soigneusement choisis.

Évidemment, le prix est élevé, & ce n'est pas une expérience que je répéterais chaque année. Mais ce souper s'apparente davantage à une visite au musée de la gastronomie : un ballet de petites bouchées qui défilent, environ dix-sept au total, pour composer le repas complet.

Si j'avais une petite réserve, ce serait peut-être du côté du dessert. J'aurais aimé quelques bouchées sucrées supplémentaires, avec des notes plus chocolatées ou caramélisées, car le dessert, à base de pomme, restait plutôt délicat & peu sucré. Mais c'est vraiment une question de goût car je préfère les desserts plus sucrés.

Cela dit, l'expérience demeure absolument formidable. Je suis profondément heureuse d'avoir vécu ce moment unique pour célébrer mon 52e anniversaire - un souvenir précieux que je garderai longtemps.