Bistro Hortus in Québec City

Coline was amazing. She was able to accommodate us despite no reservations. Thank you for your help Coline

The onion soup was delicious, but the crème brûlée was much too consistent. The atmosphere is very friendly and the waitresses are very friendly.

Amazing dinner options, prompt service, and overall great experience.

The staff was very warm and pleasant, drinks were great and food was delicious. The vegetarian lasagna will be living rent free in my head for several months.

We went there for my husbands birthday and we were delighted! The atmosphere is very warm, the service friendly and efficient and the food delicious! It s added to our favorites list!

Delight in every way! And for my partner, who is celiac, we should even add a superlative, because for her, not worrying about cross contamination at restaurants is usually impossible! Vegetarian options: The vegetarian lasagna is delicious as are the vegetable curries!

Very good brunch.

Food and service were top-notch. Highlights were the beef tenderloin and the maple ice cream dessert. The onion soup was also a standout - it s different from most, and quite delicious.

Wonderful food and service! The steak was exceptional. Octopus appetizer fabulous! Food : 5/5

Absolute divine & delicious restaurant. Gluten free heaven! Exceptional service and lovely atmosphere.

Gluten free dining is always special, the food was great, fantastic wine list, plus dessert. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options on every dish.

A restaurant ideally located in the heart of Old Quebec, perfect for tourists and locals alike. The quality of the dishes is excellent: delicate and perfectly balanced flavors. The portions are generous, and all at very affordable prices. Congratulations to the team for this exceptional work! I highly recommend!

The poutine is super delicious, the veggie lasagna too and what can we say about the puding chômeur, always so decadent Vegetarian options: Some good vegetarian option Dietary restrictions: Perfect for people with celiac disease

What a sublime place! For a celiac it s heaven! Amazing food, impeccable service, its all there. Ill go back as soon as possible :-) Dietary restrictions: The entire menu is gluten-free!

Outstanding beef poutine! Very nice ambience.

The walleye tartare alone is worth the trip. The crème brûlée has a perfect texture and a light taste of honey, super well balanced. The portions are generous, especially considering the quality of the products.

Our first visit to Quebec City. We were here for 3 days for the Christmas market. This was the best food we had during our stay. Everything was fresh, and tasted amazing. The staff was friendly. Service great. Loved the atmosphere.

Excellent culinary experience and above all, so tasty in addition to being safe for people with celiac disease - too rare in our beautiful city of Quebec. We highly recommend! The service was also very pleasant! Dietary restrictions: safe for people with celiac disease

Excellent first experience! It was delicious and the portions were generous!

Great place, best hamburger in town. Also try the creme brulee Dietary restrictions: Great for gf Food : 5/5 |

Excellent restaurant. Varied menu. Safe for celiacs who eat gluten-free!! Were going back there!!

All good

Dietary restrictions: Fabulous gluten free restaurant! Food

Dietary restrictions: Entirely gluten-free menu Food

Wonderful and a true Quebec foodie experience, especially for those who are gluten free. The food easily matches non-GF restaurants of the area! Highly recommend! Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free

Six women out for dinner, the food was excellent and portions were good except for two ladies who got the curry and thought the portion was very small. Desserts are small but lovely flavours. Cocktails were all very good.

Went on for a drink and a quick appetizer and the deer carpacio caught my attention. So perfectly balanced I could eat this everyday

Amazing food, so much flavour. I was so excited to go to a restaurant that is ENTIRELY gluten free. Everything was delicious!

Excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere. The honey on display is a nice touch. The vegetable curry was amazing! Highly recommend it. Their desserts are phenomenal as well.

Delicious meal, cozy atmosphere, nothing but happiness. Kid-friendliness: Large and warm place

A very warm restaurant and a delicious meal! My husband and I ordered the 3 course meal and each one was delicious. Thank you

An unpretentious and well-established Bistro on Saint-Jean Street in Quebec. What a wonderful evening.

All products used are organic. A restaurant where taste is at its peak. And above all, it is 100% gluten-free.

Very good quality cuisine. Nice quantity, very good product, nice atmosphere. Im about to drive 2 hours to get back there. Gluten-free and lactose-free cuisine perfect for celiacs.

Great location

Very good restaurant! We came for brunch and were not disappointed. Quality dishes and well presented. We will come back with pleasure!

In short: superb restaurant, go there. My girlfriend is celiac, so that limits our options in terms of food in Quebec, but when we learned that Hortus is 100% gluten-free, we were sad! It has become our go to . The food is incredible, it revolves around a great relationship with producers in the region, everything is fresh, it s magnificent. Their current dishes have never disappointed me. It s a must-have if you re a foodie ! The atmosphere is great, the restaurant is beautiful, the staff is basically friendly. Nothing to complain about. Even my father liked it, and normally just eats burgers at Blaxton tsé, its still an achievement. Vegetarian options: There are lots of veggie and vegan options! Dietary restrictions: It s 100% gluten-free and celiac friendly! Kid-friendliness: Its okay, but honestly theres a better place for a childs palate. Wheelchair accessibility: At street level, no stairs! But Im not in a wheelchair soooooo...

Dietary restrictions: All options are gluten free. Large variety of vegetarian options Food

I came as part of Québec Table Gourmande. It was my first time. The brunch menu makes your mouth water. I ordered the breakfast poutine, and my boyfriend and my friend had the smoked salmon. These are not simple small plates, they fill the stomach well. In addition to the fruit and potato bowls that come with it. I was disappointed with my chai latte, it was cold, and even after asking to reheat it it didnt stay hot for long. At the entrance, there is a tasting station for their homemade honey, its an original and welcoming touch. I will go back to try their dinner menu!!

The octopus bruschcetta was absolutely incredible!

I cant count the times I come here to eat, because I know it will be very good. We ate on the terrace. Good welcome, very good cuisine. Parking: This restaurant does not have private parking. But there are numerous parking lots everywhere not far from the small business area.

Wow! Delicious 100% gluten-free meal. I am surprised every time by the quality of the food. I recommend to any celiac!

Delicious and courteous service!

Food was great for all including vegans. Service was excellent, quick and well attended to with follow up on drinks. Never felt rushed. We will go back.

The courteous, smiling and intentional staff. I enjoyed the overall experience. The menu with informative pictogram is very well done. I will return there during my next little getaway to Quebec. Dietary restrictions: I have a hypotoxic diet (gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free) the menu responds quite well. You have to read the menu and ask questions but Im happy with my experience.

Unfortunately really too expensive for the flavors offered on the plate. I was very disappointed, the taste was not there Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Usually don t take the time to review, but I d give this place 6 stars if I could! Excellent in every way. Vegetarian options: Yummy!

Great service and delicious food

10/10

Gluten-free restaurant!!! So good!!! I didn t order the poutine but a friend did and it looked so good!! Ill take this next time!!!

This restaurant had it all! I came here specifically because of the completely gluten free menu, but this restaurant goes far beyond just a gluten free option for dining. The food was dynamic, fresh, and inventive. We loved the thought into each dish we ordered, and the story behind the produce and selection of products. I would say this was one of our favorite meals on our trip. We ordered the bread basket, deer carpaccio, french onion soup, and the beef option. Highly highly recommend stopping by here on your next visit, gluten free or not.

This was our favorite place we ate in Quebec City. A+

Very nice restaurant, the food is good. The service is impeccable.

Delicious brunch and fascinating vibe

Braised beef with poutine I could have Eatten 5 of them

Celiac safe All Gluten free Chef freshly made Go you will not regret, don t forget to make a reservation! The absolute Best!! Dietary restrictions: Celiac safe

This restaurant was recommended to our party prior to our visit to Quebec City. The quality of the food along with atmosphere was perfect. Everyone has been talking about how good this restaurant is which is a great sign of an awesome experience. The prices are in line with most restaurants we have gone to across America and Canada. We will be back some day! Vegetarian options: The vegatarian lasagna was probably the best lasagna I have ever eaten. It was simply amazing! The food here is truly first class. Dietary restrictions: We had several people in our party with allergy restrictions and the restaurant was able to accommodate all their needs without compromising their health issues.

Very good service!

Expensive but good.

A bit stupid/dry welcome but super warm and smiling service. Excellent food and 100% gluten-free menu. Very nice restaurant, but slightly noisy.

The place is very nice, the dishes very well presented but not excellent in taste. Given the price, you could do a little more, although overall it was a good experience

A terrific meal! Lovely place. Highly recommend

It was truly magical. Its been a long time since I ate such a good meal without worrying about it being contaminated with gluten. Everyone has a smile and the customer is important. Congratulations to the whole team. Dietary restrictions: 100% gluten free. Ideal for celiac people.

Special of the day was Shortrib.

we had great time. good food . servers were very nice

Was able to get a last minute reservation and glad we did. Service, food quality and atmosphere were all excellent-would eat here again if staying longer in Quebec City Vegetarian options: Tasty vegetarian options

It was an exceptional experience. Dining at a completely gluten-free restaurant where the food is also so excellent is very rare. We will return when we are in Quebec. Dietary restrictions: Perfect for those who need gluten-free meals. Nothing has gluten here.

I was delighted to find a GF restaurant that served toutiere, a favorite from my childhood. It was party of a brunch plate, and was AMAZING. The whole meal was exceptional

Mediocre dishes! Too many salads to cover the misery, poorly cooked fish Tasteless cheese plate Not recommended Very good service

Excellent service. Must try nachos - these nachos are not usual junk we get it USA but healthy Raddish kind of similar root vegetable.

We celiacs have few restaurants where we feel like the others Hortus is one of its restaurants where gluten-free is exactly like with gluten delicious, well presented, tasty a relaxed restaurant and at the cutting edge of food deliciously tasty Bravo and long life!!!

Great discovery! Excellent dinner, good service and very beautiful setting, I recommend!

Very nice menu card Tasty food

Beware - this restaurant does not apparently want takeout business OR needs a new kitchen manager. Restaurant was minimally busy yet my burger sat for 10minutes while the cooks figured out how to make the fries. Burger was dry and cold. There s no excuse and they didn t care at all. AVOID! So many better choices in this lovely city!!

Love the vegetarian options on the menu. Food was delicious, service was great, and it s an attractive space.

Excellent! Friendly and smart staff Food is just outstanding! Vegetarian options: Veg Lasagna is a must try!

excellent food and service. Unique food selections.

It was a very nice discovery. The portions are generous, the dishes are tasty and the service is impeccable! I recommend to everyone, even if you can eat gluten.

I will definitely go back Dietary restrictions: Wow, the entire menu is gluten free!

Friendly, upscale Bistro next to our favorite boutique hotel in Quebec! The Filet Mignon and BBQ chicken were delicious with unique sauces. My husband even ate the roasted veggies, which was shocking!

Gf poutine was amazing! Went for lunch and had the mini - definitely enough for a full serve. I shared with my mum who isn t gf and she loved it. The best we have had. Staff knowledgeable and great service. Very happy.

Local products, attentive staff and beautiful atmosphere!

Dietary restrictions: Aucune trace de noix ni de gluten , Yahoo!! Food

Friendly and warm place!! Tasting the confit beef poutine!!! A delight!!! Top staff!!!

Awsome location! But the best part is the menu. Everything is gluten-free, with vegan and vegetarian options. Oh, and the service is excellent too! Vegetarian options: I loved the vegan chilly Tasty , spicy , but not too hot Dietary restrictions: Everything is gluten-free

Excellent lunches. Very good portions. Very pleasant

The meal was delicious and 100% gluten-free, what joy! The service excellent. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Great experience. Varied and rich menu despite being gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Wonderful farm to table food, honey was amazing!

Even if you are not Celiac, you are in for a treat! AMAZING food and service! With the plus of knowing you wont get sick from gluten,.because it is a dedicated gluten free restaurant. I could not recommend it enough The goats Cheese salad is amazing, the poutine and the serloin could have fed 3-4 people, we were stuffed! Dietary restrictions: EVERYTHING is gluten free!!!

The food was delicious, the beer was cold, the service was friendly, and best of all (for me anyways) it was safe for someone with celiac disease! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options that are safe for those with Celiac disease

Wonderful food and great service.

A spectacular upscale dining experience. The food is better then delicious. Staff friendly and bilingual.

Amazing food.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten and nut free restaurant. Food

The nachos were out of this world, loved the homemade salsa and chips. We were thrilled to have found everything on the menu was gluten free and it was amazing. Definitely worth coming back to old Quebec and visiting this establishment.

Creative, fabulous food. I recommend the chef special farm to table dinner. This restaurant is truly a gem.

100% gluten-free for a few weeks! I hadn t eaten a real meal at a restaurant since my Celiac disease/gluten allergy diagnosis. The service, the atmosphere on the terrace and the quality of the presentation of the plate added to my tasty meal to create a perfect romantic outing or a special one with the family! Dietary restrictions: 100% gluten-free menu, it also offers other options for certain dietary restrictions!

Ultra plentiful, very good! Very pleasant service

All the ingredients are locally sourced and seasonal. The dishes are well seasoned and beautifully plated. It is in a tourist area of the city, along a row of restaurants and stores great for people watching.

The service and food were outstanding! It was such a relaxing dining experience since the whole restaurant is nut & gluten-free. Would highly recommend Vegetarian options: Several options, the vegetarian lasagne was excellent Dietary restrictions: Nut & Gluten Free

Thrilled to find 100% GF in Old Quebec! Food, service and atmosphere were top-notch. Definitely recommend Bistro Hortus! Dietary restrictions: 100% Gluten -Free

Great tasty food , I ordered beef and squash soup my husband ordered burger with onions soup in addition to bread with butter ended by earl gray tea I highly recommend this restaurant to whom like to try different flavours Food

Awesome weekend brunch out on the terrasse. Each main course was served with in-house made side dishes. The homemade yogurt and granola were a lovely start to the meal. The accompanying organic strawberries and blueberries were bursting with fresh sweet flavour. We enjoyed breads and house-made jam and fried potatoes with our main. Eggs perfectly cooked, buckwheat waffle, bacon roti, and guinea fowl sausage were some of the items comprising our delicious main courses. Everything was wonderful, including the service. We d recommend this resto. When we return, we d like to try the lunch/dinner menu. The resto also has vegetarian and gluten-free options. Updated 2024 August Lovely as usual. Excellent Hortus Spritz. 3 course lunch menu. We had poutine and the Guinea fowl sausage. Great tastes of farm to table ingredients. Maple fudge desert a sweet ending. Nice patio with great views. See last four photos.

Superb discovery today. 100% gluten-free restaurant, great for people with intolerances or allergies. Excellent and friendly waitress. And great cuisine. I highly recommend. Thanks to you

Wow, great discovery!! 100% Gluten-free menu. Excellent cuisine. To try!! Vegetarian options: Yes Dietary restrictions: Everything is gluten free!!

Thank you for making me feel like I did when I wasnt celiac. I was able to choose everything I wanted from a very diverse and tasty menu! A pure moment of freedom!!!

Culinary experience that takes you out of the daily lunch. Very good service.

The food was magnificent and I would highly recommend anything on the menu. It s all fresh and perfectly prepared, but let s focus the service, which was truly exceptional! Every staff member was attentive and dedicated to meeting our needs, regardless of who was serving our table. The service felt genuinely warm and welcoming, as if the staff truly enjoyed being there. They worked seamlessly as a team, balancing efficiency with a personal touch. A special mention goes to Sandrin, the bartender. She made us feel like the center of attention in a bustling restaurant, and her attentive service made our experience memorable. Thanks to her, we re already looking forward to our next visit.

We had a really great experience. The food was of excellent quality. Dietary restrictions: All kind Of food Parking: The restaurant doesn t have parking area

So perfect excellent food super good service at very good price

Always a restaurant that meets expectations with incredible vegetables. Vegetarian options: Very good vegetarian lasagna

outstanding food! also great service!

Lunch at the Hortus bistro, we had poutines to taste the local specialty! It was absolutely delicious! Very good time

I saw the good reviews and decided to try. What a disappointment! Worst food I have ever had in Quebec. I paid nearly CAD$100.00 for a poorly presented sloppy salad, a poutine in which most of the cheese was not melted, an ounce of baileys, and minuscule pea soup as a starter. The salad description said it was a goat cheese salad. The goat cheese was less than a table spoon. The croutons was just a piece of reheated toast, super hard, and impossible to eat. Leaves were the common cheapest mesclun. Some leaves were soggy, and the dressing was very acidic and very salty. The salad alone was almost CAD30.00. My sons poutine was a portion of refried fries, a piece of beef shoulder (mostly fat), and cheese around that didnt get any gravy, so it didnt even melt. This mess was also almost CAD30.00. The tiny soups were served in tiny plant pots and came to CAD$22.00. Im very upset to have wasted nearly CAD$100.00 on what looked like sloppy chow. When I complained to the waiter, politely, he had the nerve to suggest the restaurant was somewhat special and did things differently (as if it were above us). I am fair when critiquing food and hospitality. I prefer to give 5 stars if I can. Unfortunately, this was really bad.

As someone who is gluten free, it s difficult finding places with gluten free food that also tastes good, but this place is great! Their portions are good, food is delicious, and the servers are knowledgeable about gluten free safety. Also, practically most of the menu is gluten free, which never happens so it was nice being able to just choose any meal without being sad that I can t eat something that isn t gluten free. Next time I m in Quebec City, I will definitely come again! Dietary restrictions: They have many gluten free options and food that can be made gluten free.

First time at this place, really very good, very good service, the Hortus poutine, simply delicious but I challenge anyone to eat it all because it is very filling, we will definitely go back there.

We tried cheese plate appetizer which was nice and vegetarian pot au feu, which , unfortunately is not something i can reccomend as it was quite flavorless to us. Its a pricey restaurant and i expected better i guess. Quick seating thought, which i appriciate!

The potato with seafood gravy and shrimp was amazing.

The food was good, but I think the prices are exaggerated. The waitress was very nice. I highly recommend the maple crème brûlée, it s a real delight

Gluten-free cuisine which is extremely rare and also excellent service and the food was delicious! Dietary restrictions: Celiac paradise! Really a great initiative!

Really excellent and all gluten free!

Please be aware and ask about your allotted seating time so you can make sure you have enough time to finish and enjoy your meal. If not for an unfortunate end of our meal the service score would have been higher. We apparently took too long to finish aperitief, appetizer, main course and coffee.

Amazing and you d never know but everything is gluten free as a plus

Impeccable service, excellent cuisine, thank you!

Very nice discovery. Fresh and original ingredients.

Great food and excellent service! Would highly recommend. One of the best meals we have had in some time.

_______________ Update Now 100% Gluten Free _______________ We loved eating on the terrace of this wonderful restaurant on rue St-Jean I have celiac disease and was able to eat safely at this location The SG poutine with guinea fowl is simply sublime The gluten-free chocolate cake is also just divine If I had a small negative point it would just be the portion size for the poutine but that doesnt stop me from giving a 5

Nice atmosphere. We had a charcuterie and deer carpaccio. Both were very good. Lots of different things on the board. There cheeses were very good. For main we had steak and fish. Steak was nicely cooked and came with fries. Fish was nice, little salty. Desserts were good, crème brûlée had lovely taste of honey thought it. Tart had a nice biscuit base and smooth topping.

A great discovery! The brunch was excellent. The salmon and granola were amazing. The waitress was very friendly.

The food tasted extremely fresh, and the dessert was the best I ever had. I had the walleye tartare, and my wife got the chicken. Some of the best dishes I ve had my whole time in Quebec city. Highly recommend would come back again.

Honestly just WOW!!! Every time I have gone there I have always been very satisfied, and being Celiac, everything is gluten-free

Food was excellent. Highly recommend the lasana. Everything was Gluten-Free.

Fully gluten free restaurant! A great find during out trip, very generous portions. Slightly expensive, but i guess celiacs can t have everything.

Good restaurant good service nice welcome

Very good meal. Small incident in the kitchen but the commercial gesture lived up to the error. We wont hold it against that.

Delicious dishes, freshness and quality of food, beautiful presentation! The white chocolate/honey crème brûlée is really very tasty. The brunch menu is worth trying, I recommend it!

Wow! I loved my evening at Hortus bistro. The service from our waitress was excellent. Allergens are clearly identified on the menu, and almost everything is gluten-free! I recommend this place 100%. Dietary restrictions: Almost everything on the menu is gluten free! The waitress told me that the restaurant would be going 100% gluten-free soon!

Lasagna noodles were hard and undercooked. Was overcharged on drinks, when I showed the waitress on the menu prices she just shrugged and charged me the higher prices anyway.

Very nice place, succulent menu, pleasure of being able to eat gluten-free without danger Dietary restrictions: Celiac

There were 9 of us and only one person liked their dish (which was poutine). You hired a good food photography photographer because nothing looks like the plates served. On the other hand, the service was very good. And a little advice... as for tartars it would be good to have croutons (like 99% of restaurants that serve tartars). It s true that it s a tourist trap!

A superb restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, the dishes are excellent, and the service is professional and friendly! A big thank you to the whole team!

Great terasse not too much noise. Excellent service. Great food except the dessert in the picture. Great lunch price too.

Today I went with my family to dinner at the restaurant. We didnt have a reservation, but Eve promptly seated us at a table in a very pleasant location. We were very well looked after, impeccable service. Eve gave us all assistance in English, as we dont speak French. we were very pleased with the dinner, the service and the atmosphere. Furthermore, two people in our group cannot eat foods with gluten, and this was not a problem, as the menu has several options for restricted diets. Dietary restrictions: We are a gluten free group, we had gluten free breads and hamburger. Menu has many gf options

Excellent food, excellent service and safe for celiacs! I recommend 100%. Dietary restrictions: Safe for celiacs.

Great food and our waitress was wonderful. I wish I remembered her name to mention it.

I m celiac and all the menu is gluten free. It s delicious. I will 100% recommend to everyone visiting Quebec. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

The menu is varied and the cuisine worthy of the restaurants values. On the other hand, I noticed at the bottom of my plate too much vegetable oil and the beets were slightly undercooked. I had a bad stomach ache for two days. In short, despite this inconvenience I can say that the food is excellent and the dishes original. The creative waitress made us a custom gin and tonic. The other cocktail was good too. The bread seemed homemade and with quality products. The effort of the business is appreciated by the customer I recommend it

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Food

The best brunches in town!

Very nice restaurant, warm staff and above all a great mission to promote local products (some of which they make themselves!). The dishes are varied, gluten-free, with several vegetarian options. I preferred my brunch food experience from a few months ago to my current evening experience. The quality/price ratio in the evening seems less interesting to me; the products could be further refined. I chose the vegetarian stew, which I mostly liked, but it was missing something. Some vegetables were older than others. The homemade honey fermented garlic was very interesting though. I still come away satisfied; the service and professionalism of the staff was able to compensate for the minor shortcomings of the food. To try!

Ordered a plate of cheese, pate, and slice meat ( charcuterie)we asked for bread or crackers does not come with it. 5 dollars more we received a basket of the end pieces of a baguette 4 in the basket dry big and disgusting. Our waitress told us it was a classy resto ok ! But some crackers I cant just eat pate with out outing it on a cracker or bread!!

Incredible food!

Delicious food, perfect service, warm atmosphere!

In my opinion, this restaurant is the best one in Old Quebec city. Price was reasonable for the quality of food they provided. Highly recommended Food : 5/5

Really a good place, the food is excellent and the service impeccable. The room is pleasant, we will definitely return! Vegetarian options: The vegetarian burger is very good and the vegetable lasagna is great!

Excellent meal, excellent service!

Incredible vegetarian and vegan options, we highly recommend this fine establishment. Service was top notch and the spirits were also delightful. We shall return to this gem soon.

The server was lovely, he was able to tell me about the menu in English and was so friendly. He made my friend and myself special mocktails that weren t listed on the menu. The food was delicious and bursting flavour. A true hidden gem in Old Quebec City!

This was the best gluten free brunch I have had in the seven years I have been celiac. Amazing service and large portion sizes. Service was incredible. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

The bistro was stylish and the food was delicious. I love how the restaurant pairs with and supports the local community, has their own rooftop garden, and collect their own honey.

I ate their Hortus-style nachos which were incredible!

We had the pot au feu which was very good, the vegetable sauté which was good but a bit oily (see additional photo), the Quebecois Brunch which was good but had a hair in the egg and the Hortus burger which was very bland. Service was good. Coffee was not good. Atmosphere was ok but a bit calm even though we went during the Carnival of Quebec. No parking and a bit pricey but its to be expected since its located in the vieux Québec.

Delicious experience!

Definitely a 4.8 out of 5 experience for this celiac gal. Menus in both French and English which is nice since my son isnt fluent yet. Kudos to the chef, food was divine and on point. Presentation was lovely for the type of establishment. Taste was good, but slightly too fatty for my liking. Just preference, nothing bad. I would have preferred if the music was slightly lower. It was difficult for us to hear one another with all the patrons inside. My farm to table dish was incredibly delicious. It came to $60 (market price) My son had the poutine and ate it all. Both were completely gluten free meals. I had a delicious herbal mint tea to finish the meal, and my son enjoyed a gluten free, chocolate cake. He really enjoyed it! Merci, cétait un vrai plaisir de goûter et bien manger hors de la maison en sécurité! Dietary restrictions: Great place for celiacs, tons of gluten free choices. Lots of vegetarian options too. They are all about local foods and produce, sustainable fish and seafood industries, as well as honey from their rooftop terrace.

Very good restaurant for celiac disease !!

You want a good lunch and go discover one of the best restaurants in Quebec for different and exceptional dishes. I tell you, enjoy yourself and excellent service. Thanks to the Guy team.

The food didn t taste as good as I thought. Tasted like something you cook home. Although the wine was very good. The staff was very pushy when it comes to ordering food and didn t let me enjoy my wine first

What a great discovery! Great service! Walleye tartare is insane!!

Wow! All the dishes are made with local products and the flavors are so spicy! Really excellent, the walleye tartare is a must, absolutely delicious. Impeccable service and very good atmosphere. I highly recommend.

Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. I was shocked at the size of the vegetable lasagna. It could feed two people.

My family and I came here for brunch while on vacation. This was our favorite meal of the trip. To start, we were warmly welcomed. The decor was modern, cozy and clean, and featured photos from Hortus rooftop aviary and gardens. There were frames of honeycomb on display, including a honeycomb to sample. I had the brunch poutine, which was fabulous and very filling. My family members had the burger, the veggie burger, and pot au fou. Everyone was happy with their dishes. The home made condiments came in cute little glass jars. The wine selection was good, and I enjoyed my Bloody Hortus cocktail. Well be coming here again next time were in Quebec.

One of the best restaurants in Quebec

We had poutine, burger, crème brûlée. All were so delicious.

Excellent food, friendly serving staff. A great night out.

There were only a few vegan options but they were all delicious. Would appreciate having more, but for Quebec it was great. Bonus points for the vegan chocolate cake!! Vegetarian options: There were only a few vegan options but they were all delicious. The Port-at-feu was great (note that it s labeled vegan but has honey. The sever said they could take the honey out). Bonus points for the vegan chocolate cake!!

Perfect, as always!

We had the most special meal with fun for my 8 year-old as he dipped sticks in rooftop honey! They served the best vegetables I have ever tasted and remarkably, the freshest lettuce. I wish spots in California were this fresh. It is a must to enjoy while in Quebec city!

The location was really good though food was just so so

a lovely restaurant with great food and great service. the deer cappacio was quite an experience. a thoughtful selection of ingredients came together pretty well. the cocktail something sauvage was good but a bit too watery; you ll could barely feel the gin. overall would come back and try other dishes.

Very nice brunch in Quebec, value for money OK, I recommend

I had the burger Hortus. It was good, but salad and fries were a bit lacking. Absolutely loved the lemonade. The service was amazing

If you follow a gluten free diet you ve just found the best restaurant in Old Quebec. The food was excellent. I ordered the vegan vegetarian stir-fry and it was delicious. The lavender rose (non alcoholic drink was very good as well). Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options!!

Amazing food, everything is local and if possible organic/bio and the prices are reasonable. I ate a very satisfying meal with fish and meat while feeling good that I wont destroy the planet with it. Ambiance is very cozy, I can only recommend this place!

Fantastic food, with many gluten free choices. Knowledgeable, intuitive and friendly young bartender. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Ate there both nights we were in town. Recommend highly. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Took my sister here from Toronto for her birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the amount if detail went in to each dish. We both had main meal fish (sablefish/salmon) cooked to perfection and the appetizer i believe were risotto balls? (Excellent as well) i would definitely come back. Farm to table your restaurant is a force to be reckoned with!!

We had a good dinner and nothing more. The dishes were good but not enough to say: I definitely want to go back to this restaurant We had good service and good advice

Evening meal. Despite the courteous service, the beautiful atmosphere and the delicacy of the dishes presented, we will not return to this restaurant for dinners. Couples outing, one with a bill for $200 and the other for $160. The sauce for the shrimp poutine was too smokey (unpleasant taste - it seems we werent the only ones who made this comment), and the other dishes were good, but unfortunately lacked flavor (spices and/or seasonings too subtle); sauce with the filet mignon, broth from the onion soup... The bill was too salty for the quality we received, we decided to change restaurants for dessert. There is room for improvement in the menu for this price.

We stopped in with no reservation and they happily made a table for us. The food was a lovely surprise, very fresh ingredients and really well prepared. Highly recommend with a reservation.

The service wasn t good with lot of errors and confusion from the waitress

Very nice restaurant and great service! I ate poutine for breakfast. It was good, but the cheese and potatoes were disappointing. The rest of the ingredients in the poutine were very good!! The whiskey coffee was excellent!

We went with 5 friends to have brunch. It was a very pleasant moment and a very good meal. My partner had the Quebecois lunch and I had the organic Breton Funny fact, the bill was $66.00 With taxes. With the tip I got it for $75. I like round numbers Dietary restrictions: Take the time to ask about restrictions when booking

We stumbled across Bistro Hortus (my wife is gluten free), they had lots of options and tasty, beautifully prepared food.

Dropped in for brunch around 10am on a Saturday and was able to get a table right away. It looks like they focus on organic ingredients and duck eggs (rather than chicken). Their brunch includes a yogurt parfait, toast with butter and marmalade, roasted potatoes and fruit salad. This was a surprising addition! Both of our dishes were incredibly. Our duck eggs were cooked to perfection and everything just melded so well. I loved it all but weirdly enough the bread + butter/marmalade was my favorite. You can tell the ingredients are great quality. The service was really great as well. Everyone was so nice and polite. I also loved sitting by the window and watching the beautiful bustling street

It was good but if you are a picky eater I dont think this restaurant is for you.

Delicious, decadent, and delightful.

food was pretty good, went there for a brunch. staff is friendly and service is fast

Thank you Bistro Hortus for the delicious food and exceptional service. A MUST in Quebec City!