Look, I gave it 5 stars because it's simply excellent. The atmosphere is cozy and if it's busy, it feels like you're at a big dinner party. The service is really good, both servers had warm personalities and took great care of us. The cocktails were well made and tasty. The FOOD! I cannot stress this enough, if you want perfectly executed dishes made with care and have flavours that wow and make you want more, this is the place. I had to order as much as I could off the small menu, French onion soup, tuna crudo and foie gras to start, escargot, Caesar salad and scallops for main, sugar pie to finish with espresso. All but the sugar pie were one offs with amazing faclvors. The French onion soup had a rich broth and they use the 1608 cheese! The foie gras was cooked perfectly and served on toast with jam and peanut butter. Never had anything like it, it was a game changer. I can go on about all the dishes but I won't, just go and give it a shot. The wine list is short but very good and there are a few by the glass in all categories!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Escargot, Seared Foie Gras

Went here for brunch and dinner. Ordered the Continental for brunch, which had a butter crossaint, a boiled egg, a small portion of fruit, and candied citrus. For the $14 it cost, this was a good meal to start the day. Came back for dinner and ordered the Terrine, which was a chicken liver pate-mousse, with crusty bread, and candied citrus peel. Although I wouldn't say this is my palette, it was still very good and tasty. I could have probably got a bit more bread, as I was smearing big portions of the mousse on it. My entree was a mushroom risotto, which I added duck to. The duck was very tender and moist. The risotto was cooked almost al-dante as it has some bits of crunchiness to it. It was very creamy, and had some good pieces of mushroom. A very good meal. The staff were very friendly and answered questions, and the atmosphere of the place is nice and off the beaten path. Definitely will return to this establishment if I come back to the city.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Croissant, Duck Risottos

What a delightful find and our top choice for dining during our weekend in Old Quebec! We had the pleasure of visiting twice, once for dinner and once for brunch, and sampled a total of 9 different items, all of which were delicious. Our favorites included the onion soup, squash soup, Caesar salad, and the remarkable key lime pie. Speaking of the key lime pie, it’s a hidden gem not featured on the menu and not available every day, but it’s a real treat, resembling crème brûlée with the perfect balance of sweetness. Adding to the charm, the restaurant is nestled in an antique setting that provides a peaceful escape from the bustling main streets, avoiding the noise and crowds. The staff, while friendly, appeared to be a bit short-handed at times, resulting in occasional delays in service. Nevertheless, it was a great dining experience that we would highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soup of the Day

Our Friday night family dinner was perfect at Chez Temporel. This cozy bistro is tucked away from the busy main streets and had a warm, welcoming and rustic vibe. We started with french onion soup and the escargot, which was buttery rich and set our expectations high for the mains. The beef burgundy was hearty and the meat was tender. The duck confit on mushroom risotto was savoury and perfectly done. The octopus dish was so tender and tasty. All our dishes were lovely and filling! The service here was five-star perfection as well. We would love to return next time we're in town and would recommend it to anyone in the area.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–70
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A more quiet backstreet local place, just around the corner and out of the chaos of the main walking and traffic area near Pub St Patrick. Pleasant staff, good service, and English spoken easily as needed. Charcuterie plate with 3 cheeses and 3 meats and bowl of crostini split between two as an afternoon snack was flavorful and delicious, although a bit pricey for the portions ($34 cdn). Still loved it all though and darn near licked the plate when no one was looking. If you look back at other reviews, the charcuterie selection seems to vary depending on what they have on hand that day or week.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing service and fantastic food. This was a really delightful restaurant to eat at to round out a day of exploring the city. It’s tucked away and has a really laid back atmosphere. The food was delectable from the first bite to the last with flavor combinations that will knock your socks off. If you’re a fan of (alcoholic) Ciders, make sure to order one for your table as you take your time with your meal. You won’t regret it. The menu changes regularly, but you will not be disappointed in the food no matter what’s being served—a lot of care clearly goes into the menu here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60

Had the duck confit Caesar salad and it was amazing, some of the best duck I've had and the broccoli instead of the lettuce was a brilliant idea! We also had the maple syrup pie which was delicious, very subtle flavor with a delicate crust that we loved. Last but not least we had an onion soup that didn't disappoint and my wife had the scallops, overall a great experience including a very friendly service and a beautiful ambience. Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Duck Confit Salad

The food was ok, but very few options available on the menu, and even some of them weren't available on that day. The service was just fair, 6 people behind the bar but only 2 really working so the order was delayed and mistaken. They speak French and English so language wasn't an issue. The onion soup was tasty but a bit expensive for the size ($14/each). The risotto was overcooked, more like a rice pudding texture. Not the worst, but neither the best restaurant in old quebec.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

A cosy little restaurant with an interesting menu. The seared foi gras was outstanding and so well presented that I had to take a photo. For our main meals, my husband had the beef cheek and I had the octopus. Both had amazing flavours, and the crème brûlée rounded off a perfect dinner. For 3 courses plus a bottle of red wine cost around $350, including the tip, but it was worth it. Friendly service too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Recommended dishes
Seared Foie Gras

We had a wonderful experience at Chez Temporel. Chill and personable vibe. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food, happy food dance non-stop! I wish we could order everything on the menu. We ordered the octopus, escargot, gnocchi and picked vegetables. We were stuffed. The octopus is worth it! So tender and flavourful. The kitchen is visible from the restaurant and they we very clean and organized during the entire dinner rush. We can’t wait to go again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love love this quaint restaurant! Food is amazing and ambiance is perfect for date night . Forget those 4.5 and above reviews on the main strip of Quebec City where all the tourists goes. Those restaurants really don’t deliver for those high ratings. This is a tucked in place on some beautiful side streets and really not far of a walk to the main attractions. We had squid and fish and it was delicious . Best meal of the trip
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Wonderful dinner experience in Quebec City! Every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Fresh ingredients. Server was attentive to our family of four, checked on us often, and very patient with our questions. Definitely recommend RSVP because the place gets filled even on a week night.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$90–100

Great place for a nonpretentious yet elevated meal. Our experience was great, with really friendly staff and quality food. We first came here for lunch then decided to come back again for dinner. Would definitely come back and recommend this place. Good mix of both locals and tourists.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40

My favourite place to eat in Quebec. I stayed at Auberge de la Paix next door, and the new owner operates both. I ate here so much over three days. Very friendly, relaxed staff, incredible food for a great price compared to everything else around Old Quebec. Truly a hidden gem!
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

BEST meal in Quebec! Service impeccable. Food unique, organic and delicious. If you have only one meal in Quebec, Chez Temporal should be it! Tomato carpaccio to die for!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
Many tasty options

We had a delicious dinner with friendly service. The duck confit Caesar salad was superb and the scallops were also delicious. The setting is super simple andcasual, but the food was outstanding
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Duck Confit Salad

Loved their escargots. There was a tiny wait to get a table. I got the venison with mashed potatoes and that was yummy. I usually don’t like french onion soup but i really liked theirs. They have a limited menu that changes to the season. Our waitress was very kind.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

Genuinely some of the best French food I’ve ever had & I’ve been all over France. Superb. Beautiful restaurant, good prices, and very kind staff as well. So good we came back twice. My highest recommendations
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Avoid the tourist trap and stumble into this gem instead! Known for their outstanding duck, we ordered the snails on pastry and duck risotto which where equally sensational. The snails balanced a subtle profile of lightness and creaminess whilst the duck risotto was bold with crispy duck and earthy mushrooms. This bristo is all quality!

The best restaurant found in old Quebec City. Food, service, price were all amazing. The energy was fun, exciting, friendly and the food was so delicious. We were treated like old friends even though it was our very first visit. Already planning our return visit to this city and to this spot specifically. More

A truly remarkable experience in Quebec city. We ordered the octopus and the gnocchi and both dishes were incredible. Great textures and flavours! The space is very cozy and the staff is very nice! Can’t wait to visit Quebec again to eat here!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Soooo tasty. I think the escargot is the best dish I’ve eaten in one week in Quebec. Highly recommend! Also good were the duck confit and venison. French onion soup was just ok.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$70–80
Recommended dishes

We ordered the Blini, Duck and Waffle, and the Escargot. All were great! The duck was melt in the mouth soft. Loved it
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Escargot

I loved everything about this place – from the great onion soup and snails to the delightful potato/salmon entree. The cozy ambiance makes it a perfect spot for lunch.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Fresh, delicious food. Simple, rustic ingredients but so yummy. You can tell the chefs put in effort and love into the preparation. The dishes were beautifully presented too. Service was excellent. Will be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

How do they create so many flies in a restaurant like this! We never felt comfortable while seated. Personally, the dish with the soggy octopus and the escargot resembling risotto didn’t bring me any joy either. In any case, there were far too many flies!

What a treasure! Just a few steps from Rue Saint-Jean, this Bistro is hidden on a side street, just off main touristy area. It is so worth a short detour. This place is priced right and most importantly the food is great. Locals come here.

This restaurant just doesn’t deserve its current high average rating at about 4.6 for our dinner there yesterday. The risotto was not cooked well and some rice felt really raw. The waitress insisted it was supposed to be cooked like that.

Chez Temporel features a nice selection of French and Canadian classics. Food is freshly prepared and served in a pleasant and intimate space. Our server, Marge, was very helpful and friendly. The croque monsieur sandwiches were perfect,

Not sure if they were kidding but asked me to leave a review. We did not actually eat there but accidentally sat at one of their tables. It was Monday AM, not many folks around and when I asked them if this was one of their tables, they

Such an amazing delicious romantic meal for my husband and I on our honeymoon! Great service from start to finish. Got a deal cocktails and the charcuterie and cheese board to start, I got the hangar steak and my husband the mushroom

Great cuisine and very hospitable staff. I ordered the Cod with a glass of white wine and finished with a slice of the maple pie. The meal was fantastic start to finish and could not of asked for a better experience. More

Sandwich is really good. Mustard sauce is really a wonderful surprise to me. The salad is light and flavorful at the same time. Good serve overall!
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

We ordered a brunch and a continental breakfast. SO GOOD! Plenty to eat, great value, had a 'bloody Caesar', everything perfect. I NEVER do reviews, but these people deserve one. More

We had a great meal at Chez Temporel , started with delicious onion soup , fallowed by duck confit salad and burgundy beef . Very cute and cozy spot .
Service
Dine in

I found this lovely restaurant by just searching on Google Maps 3 hours before dinner time. There was a picture of a bowl of risotto and that's what lured me in.

Very friendly service, home style cooking, overall very good experience. The steak entree is a bit on the chewy side. Enjoyed the charcuterie board.

I eat here every time I'm in Quebec - twice on this trip! Good food, good vibe.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Come here for afternoon tea, the chocolate is delicious and the food is very appetizing!
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Amazing food - great taste and presentation. Servers were super nice too