Sapristi St-Jean concentre son identité culinaire sur la préparation de pizzas artisanales à croûte fine, cuites dans des fours à haute température pour obtenir une texture à la fois boursouflée et moelleuse. Le menu privilégie des classiques de bistrot d'inspiration italienne, utilisant des ingrédients frais pour assembler des plats de pâtes traditionnels et des salades croquantes qui mettent en valeur les produits agricoles locaux. Les clients découvrent un environnement animé, défini par une esthétique industrielle ouverte qui maintient l'attention sur la cuisine active et la préparation de plats à partager. La sélection met l'accent sur la cohérence technique, allant des antipasti à la burrata crémeuse aux sauces savoureuses à base de tomates infusées aux herbes aromatiques. Cet établissement constitue une destination principale pour ceux qui recherchent des saveurs méditerranéennes directes présentées dans un cadre moderne et convivial.
Sapristi St-Jean est une adresse prisée du Vieux-Québec, reconnue pour son ambiance chaleureuse, son décor élégant et ses agréables terrasses. De nombreux clients louent la qualité des pizzas, des pâtes et du tartare de saumon, soulignant souvent l'efficacité du four à bois et les options sans gluten proposées. Bien que le service soit fréquemment décrit comme amical, attentionné et professionnel, certains visiteurs ont noté une certaine lenteur, des erreurs occasionnelles ou des défis lors des périodes d'affluence. Les prix sont généralement jugés honnêtes, bien que les avis sur la taille des portions et l'assaisonnement divergent parfois. Malgré des expériences variées concernant la rapidité et l'attention du personnel, le restaurant demeure une destination recommandée pour ceux qui recherchent un repas savoureux dans un cadre accueillant et animé.
A while ago, I visited Sapristi, & it left a lasting impression. The service was highly professional, & the pasta was a true delight, especially the duck pasta, which was exceptionally good. A must-visit for those seeking an authentic Italian cuisine experience
My husband, daughter & I were on vacation & had dinner here. We had burrata, olives & matchstick fries for starters (so good, esp the fries!). For main meal I had the Arrabbiata pasta (good), husband had Neapolitan pizza (really good) & daughter had Mac & cheese (okay). Also had a glass of beer & wine. Service & ambience was excellent. Walking distance from Chateau Frontenac. Would recommend! Don't forget reservations.
9 janv. 2024
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Small place where they serve Italian/French food. Staff & waiter are friendly & will take care of your needs, very open minded. French onion soup was a stunner & would recommend for anyone to give it a try. For the main course we had Arabbiata & Flatbread margherita. Will have given a 5* food rate if the pasta was properly cooked, it was overcooked to the point that the pasta would break at the touch of the fork. The dish wasn't spicy enough, it could also use some more imagination from the kitchen for the presentation, the plate was very boring & we had to ask to the waiter for parmesan & pepper to give color to the dish. The pizza just needed a bit more salt, it felt very bland but wasn't too bad. Service could use a bit more time to give out the main course, as the appetizer usually takes some time to eat. Serving the main course while you are not finished eating will just make the customer annoyed & the food cold. Small place will make for a very loudly environment. Please skip if you are sensitive to sounds or looking for a romantic dining. Overall I would recommend for any Quebecois, but for any Italian looking for a place to satiate their needs, to be very specific to the waiters.
The cocktails were unique & wonderful. The bartender & service people treated us like they were happy we were there. They were friendly & curious about where we called home. My wife had a light pasta dish that was very tasty. I had Pasta Carbonara, which is difficult to find. It was wonderful & creamy. After we ordered, the bartender explained that we each got to choose an appetizer or a bowl of soup. My wife & I made different choices, so we could try both. The soup was a simple tomato soup with Basel & was outstanding. As we were winding up our meal, the bartender informed us that coffee or soda was included with our meal. I am sure that would have been lovely, also. However, we were absolutely stuffed & couldn't eat or drink another thing. The price was probably in the $$$ range, but we felt we got our money's worth. We did have two specialty cocktails, each. The restaurant is quite small, very intimate. The wait staff appeared to be having fun with each other, but we never felt neglected or as though we were interrupting them. They did a great job. If we get back here, we will visit this cute place again.
The service & atmosphere was great! Our servers were wonderful. The food was just basic. Tasted fine but was nothing special. Would describe it as something you could probably make better at home. Maybe I picked the wrong dish (canard pasta). You win some, you lose some.
Our dining experience was a positive one. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival, & we were seated promptly. Our server was extremely pleasant & friendly, & she helped us with some questions we had regarding items on the menu. The Caesar salad was delicious- seasoned nicely without too much dressing to overpower the other ingredients. Pizza dough had a crisp crust & a nice chew, & pasta carbonara was very good (sauce was not too heavy). The white sangria was refreshing without being overly sweet. Thank you for making our experience while on vacation in Quebec City such a pleasant one.
Staff were very nice & worked hard to provide a really great service. I ordered flatbread pizza, which was ok. Friends order pasta & they liked it. There was no AC inside & weather was very hot. Restaurant has an outside terrasse in the front & back; I highly recommend the one in the back as it was more private & shaded.
