Le Clocher Penché in Québec City

203 Rue Saint-Joseph E, Québec, QC G1K 3B1, Canada

★★★★★
(1379 reviews)
Categories: Bistro French restaurant

About

Au Clocher Penché, nous travaillons sans cesse à offrir une table qui reflète les qualités humaines inspirées de nos artisans fournisseurs : rigueur, simplicité, générosité et amour du métier. Ce souci de transmettre à travers une cuisine exquise et sans artifice des valeurs qui nous sont chères définit l’expérience unique du Clocher Penché.

Website
clocherpenche.ca
Address
203 Rue Saint-Joseph E, Québec, QC G1K 3B1, Canada
Plus Code
RQ7C+5M Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:30–10 PM
Wednesday
5:30–10 PM
Thursday
5:30–10 PM
Friday
5:30–10 PM
Saturday
5:30–10 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
1379 reviews

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food presentation (89) brunch (77) oysters (21) wine list (20) cod (14) boudin (12) succulent (12) black pudding (10) scallops (10) coats (6)
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★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Our server was wonderful, the food—apps, meals, the whole nine—and the cocktails were also so great, as was the venue. Would absolutely recommend!

★★★★★
September 18, 2024

The food was AMAZEBALLS. We enjoyed all the dishes and drinks we ordered, especially the delectable cod and the fowl. The cod was cooked to perfection and the sauce was plenty and so flavorful, complimenting the vegetables well. And the fowl was crispy on the skin but still so juicy inside with a rich sauce. All the food was not only presented beautifully, but also used fresh local ingredients. Their cocktails were also refreshing, with fun creative recipes. Additionally, the server was warm and welcoming, and the interior/ambiance was cute. (Sort of rustic chic?) The selection on the dessert menu was small, however, so we didn’t get any there.

★★★★★
September 8, 2024

A memorable dinner in Quebec. The food was fresh, locally sourced and perfectly executed. The menu is varied and every dish has its own unique combination of flavours. Livia went above and beyond to give us the most impeccable dining experience. Prices are very reasonable given the quality and handwork that goes into every dish. Would recommend this to anyone looking to have a gourmet fine dining experience in Quebec.

★★★★★
September 5, 2024

Wow! Incredible service from start to finish. Best restaurant during my one week in Québec! The name of our server is escaping me but she was amazing, thank you for the fabulous recommendations on the menu and Baie St. Paul and for assisting us in English w the menu! Must try the elder cocktail, the ipa selection, and the market fish and creme brulee! Wish I had another night to come back for the oysters, guinea fowl, and pasta dish! Highly recommend this gem and sad I missed the scallops!

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

In search for the best French restaurant in Quebec, we ended with up @leclocherpenche. Exceptional was an understatement. Menu was simple, prices were reasonable and dishes were executed carefully. Service was topnotch by Livia. I would definitely recommend and come back for the scallops, the fish of the day in Romesco sauce and their homemade butter. Parking was limited due to an ongoing construction. ❤️🇨🇦👌

★★★★★
July 20, 2024

Fantastic food at a reasonable price (we are from the US so everything was 30% cheaper) The staff was kind, accommodating, and attentive. Best scallops I have ever had! If I come back I would definitely try and get a table facing the kitchen so I could see the chefs work.

★★★★★
July 9, 2024

This was a highlight of my Quebec City trip. All of the dishes we ordered were amazing. The cocktails were delicious, the service was wonderful. 10/10, would recommend.

★★★★★
April 12, 2024

absolutely delicious and hoping to return again soon after our first experience. drinks were great. I really enjoyed the strawberry cocktail, it was a bit spicy and very delicious. as an app, we had the fresh cheese and bread. fresh cheese with the duck and artichoke was a heavenly bite. the beef dish was incredible and will be dreamt of for a while - smoky and delectable. the pasta dish was a nice, fresh and acidic contrast. the desserts left a bit more to be desired after the complex dishes prior but good nonetheless. the service was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed my experience and can't wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great experience, very nice atmosphere, not too noisy, attentive service and excellent cuisine! The cocktails are very good, I recommend the beef cheek, the sublime sauce No false notes, One of the best restaurants in Quebec!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Excellent restaurant, which has remained a sure value in Quebec over the years; a real treat every time. The wine and cocktail list is diverse, with great choices from Quebec. The service is careful. The place has a superb character, which has fortunately been preserved following the renovations. Vegetarian options: There are several vegetarian options on the menu.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

We had a great time. The welcome was warm, the dishes were successful and above all thanks to Lyvia for her excellent service! Looking forward to coming back soon :)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

An excellent restaurant! Our favorite in Quebec. Only disappointment, no soup on the menu! But everything is so delicious and the outstanding service is worth the detour! Thanks to the whole team!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

As always!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The decor is very beautiful, the food excellent, the blood sausage, oh my god! Attentive service, we get our coat back when we leave! We will return there, thats for sure!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Super good service and what can I say about the good food Bravo! Vegetarian options: Good menu

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

A must in Quebec. Perfect atmosphere! The dishes are carefully prepared, each ingredient is super tasty. The service is relaxed and professional. Value for money on point!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Wonderful waitress - explained everything perfectly! You must reserve, but giving your credit card to hold the reservation is annoying - my only complaint. Food was outstanding - highly recommended without any reservations at all! A bonus was having seats facing the open kitchen and watching the four chefs do their magic.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Received with great professionalism, eating like in a gastro, and we feel that the team is very united. Compliments Paul Boudeau from France.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent cuisine, original dishes, generous portions. Excellent wine advice from the waitress. Neat and relaxed setting. Prices a little high but the quality is there

★★★★
November 22, 2024

We had a reservation at 9:30 p.m. for 2. We were offered to take our coats and take our seats. We knew it was the end of the evening but hey, I had reserved so I expected the same service as at 6 or 8 p.m. The server was nice but nothing more. We felt the service was quite rushed for this type of establishment. When the main courses were served, I asked him for a glass of pinot noir. He tells me that he doesnt currently have any by the glass but that he has something else to offer me. He comes back with a bottle (his proposal was excellent) but doesnt even take the time to present the bottle, the wine, to me. I had to ask to know what the wine was, where it came from, and basic information. Pretty ordinary service. I will recommend the restaurant, for the delicious and super generous dishes. On the other hand, the service needs to be reviewed.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

One of the best restaurants in Quebec! Amazing cocktails, service and food. Always a pleasure to go back.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious farm to table cuisine in cosy elegant environment with excellent alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage options (including full page of non-alcoholic cocktails) and wonderful waitstaff. Highly recommend

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Yes Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Everything was perfect. Good welcome, good advice and delicious dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant! Parking: We were lucky to find a place nearby but not easy

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Even after several visits over a few years, the quality is still there.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I havent been yet. Someone told me about the Bell Tower

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Restaurant offering a warm atmosphere, an extra menu and impeccable service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

First and not last experience! Parking: On the street with many restrictions

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing service, ambiance, and meal! Would definitely come back if we re back in Quebec.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Exceptional! A very very nice discovery, by chance. Everything was delicious. An address to try and try again!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very warm and welcoming staff, food was really tasty and portions size is fulfilling.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

100 percent across the board!!!

★★★★
November 22, 2024

All the dishes were delicious. We would have appreciated a few pieces of bread with the veal fillet as the sauce was so delicious!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious, incredible service

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Beautiful place and nice atmosphere with delicious dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Excellent service, delicious meals, cozy atmosphere, perfect for a dinner for two or with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great experience from start to finish, very good service in a chic atmosphere that remains cozy and pleasant. Starter, main course, dessert + bottle of wine $240, the price is right! I found the starter a little more elaborate than the main course but otherwise nothing to say!! I recommend

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent time spent at this friendly restaurant Great gastronomic discoveries

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Wow

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Exceptional food and service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Always absolutely perfect. From the atmosphere to the service, tasty and very well thought-out cuisine. The mocktails are the best in town as a bonus!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Recently renovated, the restaurant is magnificent. The cooks are excellent and our waitress Sarah was able to give us the perfect recommendations for plates to share. Dietary restrictions: I was with a friend who has several dietary restrictions and there were options suitable for her and it was even possible to adapt some dishes for her.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fantastic and artistic meal. Absinthe cocktail.had a well balanced flavor that didnt taste overly of black licorice. Bread with mushroom compound butter was delicious and I dont regularly enjoy mushrooms. Foie gras was good with gooseberry and mustard. Eggplant was incredible, between applewood smoke and chili oil it tasted like a campfire in autumn. Desert.espresso cocktail tasted like memories of skiing the Rockies. Delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Bistro feel. Nice food. Stand out dish was the pasta with a creamy sauce, spicy with chorizo. It was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Classic year after year I recommend

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

A dinner at the Clocher Penché is always a success. A relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, tempting presentations, just perfect portions (a little generous, but whos complaining...) and flavors... tasty! ;-)

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Everything was delicious and perfect

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Good was excellent. The service was great as well. Our waitress was available whenever we needed something but, was never pushy and never hurried us along. The atmosphere was quaint but, it was uncomfortably warm in the restaurant. I would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Jack the waiter was excellent

★★
October 22, 2024

The food is excellent! The service is, however, marked by the abrupt end of the meal. Although the 2nd service begins at 8:30 p.m., the cavalier way of thanking us leaves a bitter impression and unfortunately colors the experience. We should review . Parking: Parking available in front

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice time spent with the charming and attentive staff. Thanks to Louis-Charles, Kathleen, Mélanie and François. Congratulations to the entire kitchen team and looking forward to seeing you again

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent dishes and a waitress, Sarah, out of the ordinary!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent service! Super welcoming and warm restaurant! We had a pleasant evening. Thank you Clocher Leaning :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great food, great service, wonderful menu. The restaurant is very pretty with good atmosphere.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Once again, a unique experience

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Service, food, impeccable atmosphere!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Magnificent decor, impeccable service and an exceptional dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food here is great! I really like how well the cod fish is cooked

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

A very nice discovery! An impeccable welcome, efficient service with adorable staff and what can we say about the dishes! We shared them, they turned out to be extremely delicate, a real taste pleasure from starters to dessert! To highlight, very good cocktails, a beautiful wine list, to finish with an excellent espresso! THANKS !

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Always so friendly and smiling the service. We feel like princes. And what about the food, once again amazing and tasty. We love this place Parking: I think there is a covered parking lot nearby but we never went there.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great place. Beautiful menu and deliciously good.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Simply great, flavorful atmosphere and Sara our waitress more than lived up to our expectations!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

they do be cooking fr fr

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food was original, delicious and well presented. We particularly enjoyed the tomato tart, the guinea fowl and the eggplant. Th restaurant was very busy and service, while friendly, was pretty slow. The room was really hot, on a hot night. Hence 4 rather than 5 stars.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This place was amazing! Our server was so attentive and lovely and they were able to make modifications to dishes I had so that they were gluten free and dairy free for me. It was very nice of her to speak French with us so that we could practice. The cod was fantastic; perfectly cooked and some of the best cod I ve ever had. Bar programme is also top notch. Mocktails were perfect, especially enjoyed the Mocky Ruby. Thanks to all the staff for making our dinner here extra special. Dietary restrictions: Made excellent modifications for my dishes to be gluten free and dairy free.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best meals in my life

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Truly excellent. We chanced on this gem while in the neighbourhood. The menu is simple, but diverse and so interesting. The food was excellent. The service even more so. For what we got- the ambience, service, and most of all the quality of the food, the prices were reasonable. Will be back again the next time were in Quebec.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent evening at the Leaning Bell Tower. Not only did we enjoy the plate, probably our best restaurant of 2024, but Mélanie provided valuable advice. If you are passing through Quebec, this is the restaurant to try. Note, if you come to Canada, definitely make a stop to taste these dishes!

★★★
September 22, 2024

What I liked: - Very good and original cocktails - The raw products are of good quality - The room is really pleasant and warm - The dishes are visually beautiful - The crème brulée is very, very good. What I liked least: - The service is not up to par. I felt judged for not having a starter (I always have a main course/dessert) - I think the dishes are deliberately complicated for style and its too pompous for my taste. - In my opinion, the price is totally excessive. - There arent many on the plate. In fact, in my opinion if we get it for $50 per person (drink, main course and dessert), and the menu becomes understandable and sober. I think this restaurant would be very, very good.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food and drinks are exceptionally good. The service is outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Le Clocher Penché has created all the elements to ensure its success: a pleasant atmosphere and decor, a menu that stands out, and an excellent service team. Sitting at the bar on our first visit allowed us to observe the absolutely exceptional teamwork demonstrated by the entire staff. I must underline the efficiency of suiteers, without which such a refined finished product would be impossible. Among these, Kathleen F. deserves the gold medal! She knew how to keep her cool and her humor despite the imponderables that table service brings (and my many questions). THANKS!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had a reservation for the 8:30 PM service. We got there on time. At 9:30PM, we still didnt have a plate in front of us. (Consider that 8:30 is late and you are hungry). We had to remind the waiter of our presence to get the bread that we had ordered. We finally got our first plats at 9:50pm. I had ordered the rack of pork and it was cold. The plate was good, but cold. We left past 11:15pm without any excuse or compensation. Totally innaceptable especially when you are on the 8:30 service and you had a reservation and you are being ask for your credit card in advance to charge you in a case of no show!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Beautiful little gem where locals seem to go to often... the place was full on a Tuesday evening. Excellent and refined menu for all that love fresh fish and delicate sauces. Friendly service, great ambiance. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Magnificent evening! We had a great time from start to finish, the cocktails were also exquisite and the service was exceptional. I can only recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wonderful vibe. Friendly and attentive staff. This place was a pure delight. Loved everything about it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Informal dress and extraordinary dining on gourmet preparations. Superb wait staff - more like storytellers than order takers and servers. Will be on my favorites forever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

It was excellent! Thank you so much

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best crème brûlée. Thoughtful plates. Katherine was great. need more vegetarian options.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food and beautifully decorated venue. A must in this city!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Everything is 5*! The service is always very good and what can I say about the food, delicious. Very nice wine list too.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I came across this restaurant because of the amazing reviews and was luckily to get a reservation at the rouge salon area. The food is Michelin star quality and the service is wonderful and our server was so friendly and kind. We throughly enjoyed our meal and drinks and they also offered a limited kids menu for our toddler. We hope to come back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Really a must when you go to Quebec. Delicious from start to finish.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Their Lion s mane mushroom is very unique and tasted great. If you are hungry, it may not be too filling. But it is a very special main coarse.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very good service and very courteous.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing meal. Excellent food, quality service, and beautiful ambiance. Would highly recommend. Everything was good, but especially recommend the bread, cheese plate, pork and pasta.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Its been a long time since Ive been to this restaurant, but I really enjoyed it! Excellent menu and friendly staff. To repeat! Vegetarian options: Hydra is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Such a great meal. The restaurant has two rooms, the original/main room or the red room (meant for larger parties or overflow if not booked). We are in the main room. Food and service were excellent! It was fun watching them cook in the kitchen as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Choosing between an uncomfortably warm room and a room with no ambiance was not a good start. The appetizers made up for it more than the mains. Scallops with morels, easily top dish. The sauce is the reason to order the terrific bread. Shell pasta with oyster mushrooms was closer to a decent if not typical red sauce with the mushrooms not adding much. Pork Chop was good quality but not particularly thrilling. More on Eatingwithziggy[com]

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great time spent with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

To discover. Really great.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food and service. Scallops, Lions Mane (mushroom), and crème brûlée were our favorites. Helpful explanation of all dishes in French or English. Friendly service. Restaurant atmosphere was great with an open kitchen. Was a hot day - restaurant room could have been cooler for comfort but cant complain as we werent the ones in the kitchen! Recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

exceptional

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious food in a nice atmosphere. The service took a little while, but once the server came and helped us, he was excellent. The desserts we had the creme brûlée and the brownie were good but not at the same caliber as the food. The mushroom steak, fish of the day, and pasta dish were all excellent. Cocktails were also outstanding. Vegetarian options: There were no vegetarian appetizers other than bread and butter, but the two vegetarian mains were both outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent service and excellent meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Really nice experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

A wonderful gem in the heart of Saint Roch. A little pricy but totally worth it, such an experience from beginning to end. The wait staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and welcoming and at the same time top notch professional. Small bites but everything was delicious and beautifully presented, including the cute little cocktails. I wish I had more photos but we were too excited to try everything as it was served (except for the buckwheat endive salad and desserts which were a little weaker than the seafood plates). After explaining that we were sharing, we appreciated having the dishes come out in an appropriate order and the thorough explanations provided with each. This should be the goal post for any restaurant serving small portions at these price levels, and indeed we enjoyed this better than anything in Toronto. Would love to return next time Im in Quebec City.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was so delicious and our server,Livia, was so friendly and helpful. Loved our first meal in Quebec City!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The wait staff was welcoming, patient, and helpful even providing recommendations of local places to visit. Food and wine was surpassed expectations. No regrets!

★★★
June 22, 2024

The lion mane dish was good. I had wine by glass, but the portion was quite small- maybe 4 oz. Disappointing to say the leas. It took a while for the food to come out. Feeling unfulfilled, thereafter, I went to my favorite local restaurant, Girolle, which never fails to impress. Add photos & videos

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Its an upscale bistro. The waitress will explain all the dishes to you in detail so that you can make your choice but be careful, everything is very good but not very plentiful. So be careful, the bill can go up very quickly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The Leaning Bell Tower is always a pleasant experience. An original menu, delicious mocktails, and extraordinary service!

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Thank you to the entire team at Le Clocher Penché for this beautiful evening in Quebec. Honest cooking and respect for ingredients. The super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful decor and beautiful atmosphere. We ate really well and we will definitely go back for another great evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

What an extraordinary experience. Livia made sure we had a memorable evening. The scallops were sublime. Outstanding service!! Are you looking for something to experience beyond the restaurant?... This is the place!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food is phenomenal and the service is even better!!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food is of high quality, delicious, portions are plentiful and satisfying, the staff is good, customer oriented, the place is small but spacious, food prices are reasonable. Vegetarian options: optional Dietary restrictions: optional Parking: The workplace does not have a parking lot, there are many parking lots nearby. Kid-friendliness: There is no childrens playground Wheelchair accessibility: I am not sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great restaurant, highly recommend

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

In my top 10 restaurants I have visited in my life! Attentive waiters, beautiful setting and tasteful decoration, excellent food. Its difficult to choose your dishes as the menu is so tempting. The cooking of the fish was just perfect. Lots of flavors and a very sought-after combination of foods. And not too salty or too sweet like in many restaurants. Way above many 1 Michelin star restaurants

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

What a great experience. Excellent service. Magnificent decor. Incredible food (casarecce, our favorite). Still expensive, but beyond our expectations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food, delicious pasta dish. Apple strudel with goat cheese ice cream was good too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious dinner at Le Clocher. Every dish was exquisitely prepared and plated. The service was lovely, low key but attentive. Great ambience, not too loud. Love that! Eat here, it is wonderful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Wonderful staff, very amused and helpful with someone learning French. Excellent service, cocktail and wine selection. Food was delicious, brought out appropriately; no rushing through the meal. Highly recommended. Mmmm, new Brunswick oysters .

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Warm welcome! Smile..very courteous, fast and very efficient service. Just as much for cooking! THANKS. Restaurant referred without embarrassment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This restaurant is exquisite. Each dish was fabulous and the service was top notch. Honestly one of the better meals my wife and I had in a while. Some stand out dishes . The crab, the endive salad, the blood pudding, and the cheese. Do yourself a favor and go here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Still as good as when it started. Delicious dishes with sought-after combinations of flavors. Good choice of wine and beer.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: About half the menu was vegetarian or vegan. I am not but ended up having a fully vegetarian meal just because those dishes sounded delicious. Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

An incredible experience! As soon as we walked in, the service was excellent. The waiters/waitresses know the menu well and make an effort to explain the various options on the menu to customers in detail! The dishes are very well presented and the taste is even better! Truly 5 stars from start to finish :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

If you are looking for refined cuisine, with tastes and advice par excellence, you really have to push the door of this establishment. We were welcomed by a charming lady who knew her job so well with professional advice. With an excellent Morgon wine I remember In short, after 2 weeks of family travel in Canada it was by far the best restaurant. Thank you again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Delicious French fare in a relaxed and upscale vibe. There is no wrong choice. We started with the bread and mushroom butter and the scallops were perfect. Next, I had the pasta which was perfect -- and I dont even like red sauces! My husband had a fantastic Icelandic cod and we ended on the amazing creme brulé and macaron. Truly you cant go wrong here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Wow! Great restaurant! Creative and excellent cuisine. Attentive and very pleasant service. To repeat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I live in the neighborhood and weve said a few times that we want to go there. What a great experience!! A warm and refined atmosphere, personalized service, smiling and attentive staff. The oysters are fresh and the beef tartare tasty. The cocktails are interesting and the staff will be able to give you good advice if its your first time. We were just confused that after paying, they brought our coats directly to the table. We hadnt finished our digestive so that brought a sense of rush because normally we go straight to the cloakroom to pick them up when leaving, but we still appreciated the attention. Recommended for fans of speak-easies such as Jjacques (Quebec) and Kabinet (Montreal)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Awesome. Would STRONGLY recommend if you want to try something upscale and refreshing Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing place! Delightful fresh oysters, well crafted menu, top!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

It was incredible! The little touches from the staff were really appreciated. We all loved it. The cocktails are super good, especially the Elder 75. We will definitely come back! Vegetarian options: Hydna!! Wow Yum!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Lovely dinner at Clocher Penché- atmosphere is lovely, quaint and modern bistro feel. Great oysters and lovely fish entrée. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was really fresh and tasty- only downside are the chairs of the low top tables are not very comfortable ! Otherwise, the experience was very positive.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Chef Joël and his team are really solid! Rigor and know-how are there!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Vegan Friendly Amazing meal! I have never eaten so well in Quebec! This bistro is worthy of a gourmet restaurant, the presentation of the dishes is very well crafted, the ingredients are top quality, it is delicious. Vegans are very welcome, maybe call ahead to let them know but there is always a vegetarian and very often vegan option on the menu. The boss is very friendly, the waitress is also friendly! I thank one of the chefs, Patrick, for putting so much heart into preparing a very high quality Vegan starter and main course for me even though there was a group of 25 people for dinner and the restaurant was full. Go there with your eyes closed! The price is really reasonable for the quality of the food.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Impeccable service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Probably one of the best French gastronomy menus in Quebec. I highly recommend this establishment if you are looking for a well-done bourgeois and excrement dinner! Take the recommendations of the staff: they are highly competent and you will not regret it! The selection of wines by the glass and on the menu accompanies the menu in a natural way and I loved the fish of the day

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Excellent from starter to dessert. Impeccable service throughout the evening. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The evening started with a really delicious cocktail. Then, the succession of succulent dishes from the chef was fantastic. Thanks everyone! We had a great evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We had exceptional experience from Livia, shes fantastic! We especially enjoyed the Endive, Trotelle pasta, and Green Fizz Mocktail!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant whose reputation no longer needs to be established. High quality cuisine and service, without pretension. Excellent communication from the staff. A well-run machine and tasty and generous dishes.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

All around 5 star experience! Our waitress walked us through the whole menu and helped us pick the perfect bottle of wine to pair with our dinner. The ambiance was relaxed and intimate. They even took our coats and hung them up. Absolutely phenomenal experience and at a very reasonable price for the quality of the food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Well add yet another highly positive review of this amazing restaurant. When in Quebec City, try to eat as little as possible in the Old Town area and head to, for example, places like Le Clocher Penche -- you wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Best restaurant in Quebec... never equaled...

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Best meal I have had in ages. Everything was unique and beautifully plated. Portions were perfect, cocktails were well-balanced and the pacing of the meal was relaxing. I loved it all!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Service is perfect score, very friendly and accommodating. Food is delightful and full of flavour in every bite. And by the taste and presentation of the food you can tell the chef really care about what they do. I love watching the chef working at the open kitchen and it feels like I am on one of those shows on food network. Love everything about this restaurant and I am very thankful to have such a wonderful experience visiting Quebec City.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

What a wonderful experience! Our server, Livia went above and beyond. She was exceptional. Food was absolutely amazing. Suggestions for wine and food were on point, everything was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back if we are back in the city. Atmosphere was great as the music was an appropriate volume and the decor was chic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We had dinner there. Loved the place. Just 4 or 5 appetizer, 4 5 mains, 3 dessert. The waiter will come to the table and explain the whole menu Interesting dishes, and very well executed. Butternut squash with duck ham and egg. Crispy bacon with shrimp and kale salad. Blood pudding, apple and potato. Atlantic cod with cauliflower, swiss chard and radicchio. Good cocktails. Reservations highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, wait staff very helpful and friendly. They were happy to speak to us in English as our French is not very good and took time to explain what the dishes were. Food was well presented and just absolutely delicious!

★★★
January 22, 2024

Positive aspects: The attentive service at the restaurant was commendable, and the salmon appetizer, pate and oysters were enjoyable. Negative aspects: Unfortunately, the cod was uneventful, and the blood sausage entree was too dry for our taste, resulting in a disappointing experience overall.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

A real delight! A restaurant as innovative and tasty as ever that we love to come back to!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food! Be prepared for a bit of a slow service. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful local place, service and food both outstanding! We enjoyed every part of our meal and service was excellent!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Main course portions of duck needed to be just a tad bigger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional in every way

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent cuisine and very beautiful cellar! Impeccable service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not as good as expected, but not bad

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Smiling and welcoming service, fabulous food, a great discovery for us! Well come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was an awesome dining experience. I like the restaurant contemporary design. Very enjoy their high quality food and excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our go-to for a romantic evening where you want to eat local and gourmet

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and service. The waiters seemed happy to work there and we had a pleasant evening there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We spent a wonderful evening seated at a beautiful little table. The atmosphere is classy, without going overboard and the service was friendly throughout the evening. You are entitled to a nice view of the kitchen where you can see these culinary artists at work. In terms of food, we tasted magnificent flavors all very well balanced. The salmon gravlax was to die for. For main meals we shared the duck and cassarece pasta. I have never eaten a meal as well balanced and well prepared as duck. All the bites were perfect. The pasta was tasty and creamy. The cocktails were very very daring. Honestly, when adding up, I was expecting a lot more for the experience we had. The price is 1000% valid. Thank you for this great experience that we look forward to repeating

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Favorite restaurant of our whole trip! The atmosphere, service, food, and cocktails were top tier. I ve been daydreaming about this pasta since I had it last week.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very attentive service and delicious dishes. Magnificent discovery and very reasonable prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very beautiful and good restaurant. Prices a little high but very good quality of food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best French cuisine ever and reasonable price!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It s always a pleasure to eat in this place everything is perfect. The decor (this green on the walls) the open kitchen, seeing the cooks working in silence with passion. This evening for our taste buds butt bread... as usual succulent and which whets the appetite.. Salmon gravlax starter...the plate before being good is beautiful, it flirts with you in a subtle way with a lot of class. The blood sausage homemade, tasty the only regret is that we always want more. The dishes... evening fish, cod... it is cooked just right and the octopus that accompanies it knows how to highlight it... and the duck... phew perfect cooking, this duck breast is beautiful, it is passion red... The service is flexible and smiling and we recognize you, thats being professional...because we know its a restaurant that knows how to talk to you...feed you and make you come back again and again...you wont suddenly find sure the taste of the first time...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always greatly satisfied with each visit. Excellent wine list! Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free option

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible experience from start to finish! The service was impeccable (little touches that make all the difference for a perfect evening) and what can we say about the dishes!!! Varied choices, to match the current season and local products. One of the best restaurants in Quebec! +1 for interior design

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service! Our waitress was on point! She knew her menu so well and was able to guide us through it and suggest great appetizers and wine. Everything was absolutely delicious. I don t even remember what I ate but I can tell you that I enjoyed every bite of it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We read about this restaurant in a local review on up and coming places and it turned out to be the best meal during our three-week visit to Quebec. The PEI oysters were so fresh and delicious they put our previous samplings to shame. The scallops were large but tender and sweet, topped with daikon radish and a light sauce. The cod was tender and mild. The crême brulee lacked the dense texture I d prefer, but the flavor was amazing. The yeast rolls were sublime and the Greek wine just perfect. The service was friendly and accommodating. It was also our most expensive meal, but worth every penny!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience in this institution in Quebec City. Outstanding and professional service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food, service and atmosphere were all excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great experience. The vibe is wonderful, the food always excellent, and the service delightful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I just had an incredible meal full of bursting flavors. I didnt catch our waitresses name, but the service was incredible. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food. All done with a smile. We were assigned a corner table, which I had requested, so thank you for paying attention to the small details. We enjoyed every meal and will come back for new seasonal dishes when we return to Quebec City. Well done to the whole team at your restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I travel regularly and often eat in restaurants. Le Cloché offers a tasting experience that is out of the ordinary. Wonderful service from Livia who knows the wines and dishes very well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was the best meal we had in town, offered at a very reasonable price. It was our last night, otherwise, wed have gladly returned. The only downside was the extended wait time. We decided to forgo dessert since we had already spent 2 hours at the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent cuisine for a very reasonable price. A magnificent address!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service here is excellent and never have I ever felt the need to ask for something. They even offered to call us a taxi back to our hotel at the end of the night as they correctly assumed that we were from out of town! Since I needed to drive and my partner doesnt drink alchohol, we order two incredible mocktails that were a great complement to our meal. So here we are with the in-depth food review. Portion sizes were very good as they were large enough that we were able to order a starter, entre, and share a dessert at the end. Being from Rhode Island (AKA the Ocean State), I could not resist the temptation of the Fish of the day (Icelandic Cod). Very flavorful and surprisingly refreshing. Although I personally liked the Braised Short rib, my partner thought that it was a little bit under seasoned and could use some more sauce. The bread was also really fun to eat. 9/10 Parking: good luck, recommend garage if you car about your car, there seems to be quite the number of crackheads on the street here.