The Quebec City Dining Experience
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Quebec City, Quebec.
Cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, old-world architecture, fascinating attractions and inviting restaurants are just a few of the reasons to visit Quebec City. As visitors explore Quebec's capital city they can choose from a buffet of dining options. Scrumptious Québécois specialties, zesty Italian fare, creative breakfast plates and other culinary delights await.
QUÉBÉCOIS & FRENCH FLAVOURS
The province of Quebec has introduced the rest of Canada to several mouthwatering creations such as poutine—French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds. In Quebec City visitors can order poutine at diners, cafes and fast-food chains like Chez Ashton. Other provincial specialties include pea soup, meat pies, ham plates and maple desserts. Aux Anciens Canadiens, Restaurant la Taniere, D'Orsay Restaurant Pub European and a plethora of other regionally inspired restaurants incorporate traditional Québécois dishes on their menus. Quebec City also boasts a multitude of French restaurants where diners can dig into sweet and savoury crepes, fondue, escargot and other French delights. A few recommended French dining rooms include Restaurant le Patriarche, Restaurant Le Saint-Amour and Restaurant le Galopin.
ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS
Visitors craving Italian cuisine will have no problem satisfying their taste buds in Quebec City. In fact, Quebecers love Italian food so much that they have combined two Italian staples together. The dish pizzaghetti (pizza and spaghetti served together) is featured on many pizzeria and Italian restaurant menus in the city. Several Italian fine-dining restaurants offer fresh focaccia bread, house-made pasta, thin-crust pizzas, veal, chicken parmigiana and other Italian classics. A great way to conclude an Italian dinner is with a cup of gelato. Tutto Gelato has an array of gelato flavours such as pistachio, amaretto, tiramisu, crème caramel and cappuccino.
MORNING FAVOURITES
Those who swear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day have several options here. The chain Chez Cora, known for its large breakfast plates accompanied by fresh fruit, originates from Quebec and boasts several locations in Quebec City. Tutti Frutti Dejeuner is a popular morning choice with intricately cut fruit platters, eggs and bacon, crepes, waffles and other breakfast favourites. Diners who prefer breakfast during afternoon hours can choose from all-day breakfast menus in restaurants like L'Omelette.
FRESH-BAKED BREADS & SWEETS
As visitors stroll through Old Quebec they are greeted by the pleasant aroma of freshly baked goods. Bakeries and cafes serving artisan breads, croissants, cakes, tarts and pastries are nestled along the area's cobblestone streets. Customers at Au Palet d'Or can order fresh baguette sandwiches, quiches and soups and finish off with a slice of vanilla flan, while at Paillard Cafe-Boulangerie they can order hot sandwiches and pastries. Visitors can dine inside many of the small bakeries and cafes or enjoy their treats al fresco style on patios or at sidewalk tables.
PUBS GALORE
Visitors looking for a laid-back dining atmosphere and a cold brew will enjoy the city's various pubs where hearty meals of fish and chips, burgers and steak can be enjoyed along with a few pints, cocktails or glasses of wine. Whether looking for a pub with classic pub fare, a long drinks list, traditional decor, frequent live entertainment or all of the above, visitors will be able to find one that fits the bill in Quebec City. A couple of highlights on the city's pub scene include the Saint Patrick Irish Pub, which has cozy interior and a lively patio, and Pub Saint Alexandre, which features over 200 beers.
QUÉBÉCOIS & FRENCH FLAVOURS
The province of Quebec has introduced the rest of Canada to several mouthwatering creations such as poutine—French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds. In Quebec City visitors can order poutine at diners, cafes and fast-food chains like Chez Ashton. Other provincial specialties include pea soup, meat pies, ham plates and maple desserts. Aux Anciens Canadiens, Restaurant la Taniere, D'Orsay Restaurant Pub European and a plethora of other regionally inspired restaurants incorporate traditional Québécois dishes on their menus. Quebec City also boasts a multitude of French restaurants where diners can dig into sweet and savoury crepes, fondue, escargot and other French delights. A few recommended French dining rooms include Restaurant le Patriarche, Restaurant Le Saint-Amour and Restaurant le Galopin.
ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS
Visitors craving Italian cuisine will have no problem satisfying their taste buds in Quebec City. In fact, Quebecers love Italian food so much that they have combined two Italian staples together. The dish pizzaghetti (pizza and spaghetti served together) is featured on many pizzeria and Italian restaurant menus in the city. Several Italian fine-dining restaurants offer fresh focaccia bread, house-made pasta, thin-crust pizzas, veal, chicken parmigiana and other Italian classics. A great way to conclude an Italian dinner is with a cup of gelato. Tutto Gelato has an array of gelato flavours such as pistachio, amaretto, tiramisu, crème caramel and cappuccino.
MORNING FAVOURITES
Those who swear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day have several options here. The chain Chez Cora, known for its large breakfast plates accompanied by fresh fruit, originates from Quebec and boasts several locations in Quebec City. Tutti Frutti Dejeuner is a popular morning choice with intricately cut fruit platters, eggs and bacon, crepes, waffles and other breakfast favourites. Diners who prefer breakfast during afternoon hours can choose from all-day breakfast menus in restaurants like L'Omelette.
FRESH-BAKED BREADS & SWEETS
As visitors stroll through Old Quebec they are greeted by the pleasant aroma of freshly baked goods. Bakeries and cafes serving artisan breads, croissants, cakes, tarts and pastries are nestled along the area's cobblestone streets. Customers at Au Palet d'Or can order fresh baguette sandwiches, quiches and soups and finish off with a slice of vanilla flan, while at Paillard Cafe-Boulangerie they can order hot sandwiches and pastries. Visitors can dine inside many of the small bakeries and cafes or enjoy their treats al fresco style on patios or at sidewalk tables.
PUBS GALORE
Visitors looking for a laid-back dining atmosphere and a cold brew will enjoy the city's various pubs where hearty meals of fish and chips, burgers and steak can be enjoyed along with a few pints, cocktails or glasses of wine. Whether looking for a pub with classic pub fare, a long drinks list, traditional decor, frequent live entertainment or all of the above, visitors will be able to find one that fits the bill in Quebec City. A couple of highlights on the city's pub scene include the Saint Patrick Irish Pub, which has cozy interior and a lively patio, and Pub Saint Alexandre, which features over 200 beers.
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