L'Échaudé in Québec City

73 Rue du Sault-au-Matelot, Québec, QC G1K 3X7, Canada

★★★★★
(1210 reviews)
Categories: Modern French restaurant Restaurant

About

Vibrant, upscale bistro featuring contemporary French cuisine & a European-focused wine list.

Website
echaude.com
Address
73 Rue du Sault-au-Matelot, Québec, QC G1K 3X7, Canada
Plus Code
RQ8W+7H Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
5–9:30 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–2 PM – 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–2 PM – 5–9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–2 PM – 5–9:30 PM
Saturday
5–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering 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
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
1210 reviews

Most Mentioned

salmon tartare (24) duck confit (21) flank steak (16) sugar pie (12) supper (12) boudin (9) bartender (8) chèvre chaud (6) court-bouillon (5) homarus (5)
5 stars
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4 stars
251
3 stars
72
2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
November 26, 2024

This French restaurant is a true gem! The ambiance is cozy and elegant, perfect for a relaxed evening. The dishes are beautifully crafted with authentic flavors that transport you straight to France. The service was warm and attentive, making the entire experience delightful. Highly recommend for anyone craving a taste of French cuisine! Plus I had the most beautiful woman eating dinner with me 😜

★★★★★
November 2, 2024

Great experience. We didn’t have a reservation on a Saturday night but were able to get seats at the bar. From the start the service was exceptional with great advice on the menu and the wines. The food and the wines were really good. It was a very enjoyable meal and experience.

★★★★★
October 30, 2024

Best restaurant we've been in for duck in a long time. Staff, food, atmosphere, and location are all amazing. Compliments to the chef on preparing a wonderful meal.

★★★★★
October 13, 2024

That was, without a doubt, one of the best meals I've ever had. The food was so exceptional that we’ve decided to come back again today. Every bite was incredible, and I was genuinely moved by how perfectly everything came together. Our server was outstanding—thank you for creating such a memorable experience and making our evening truly special. MERCI!

★★★★
August 26, 2024

This was the tastiest and juiciest duck confit I've ever eaten! The way they perfectly sear the meat makes it evident that they have been cooking up delicious meals since 1984. Highly recommend

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

A lovely bistro on a quiet street away from the tourist hotspots. All three appetizers that my family ordered (the veal tongue on potato salad, the gazpacho, and the green bean and zucchini cream soup) were incredibly delicious. The green bean and zucchini soup is the best soup that I have eaten to date! The entrees were just as tasty (the quail, the flank steak, and the duck confit) and I loved the sauce that came with the quail. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. If you visit and the weather is nice, enjoy your meal on the patio!

★★★★★
April 24, 2024

Wow! My husband and I ate dinner here one night. The server was so nice and attentive. We had the warm goat cheese appetizer and it was great. I had the wagyu steak and it was incredible. My husband had the duck leg confit and loved it. For dessert I had the Tonka bean creme brulee and it's the best creme brulee I've ever had. 10/10 and highly recommend.

★★★★★
March 6, 2024

Second time dining here while visiting QC. I can't recommend highly enough. Everything from the service )the two same waiters as last time and they are as personable as they are welcoming and professional) to their dishes. Elegant in a casual kind of way, in a great location. Dishes are amazing. Everything from their goat cheese appetizer with tomato tapenade, to their fresh oysters, their braised beef with lentils and so much more. A must for any foodie visiting QC

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

This adorable restaurant is in the lower town part of old Quebec. The ambiance is lovely and its very upscale; with amazing food, wine and service. I would definitely recommend getting their appetizer special, where you get to try 3 appetizers for a fixed price. We enjoyed the charcuterie (which counted as 2 appetizers) and the beef tartar very much. For dinner, the duck was second to none. It was so tender and flavorful. The rib eye for 2 was fantastic also. Our server was helpful and attentive. It was about $380 Canadian dollars for 3 people (with tip), including a bottle of wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The food is very comforting

★★★
December 8, 2024

I was disappointed in the quality of the food for the price. I had a salmon tartare and I had the best one in a fast food style restaurant. The presentation of the dish was weak and the espresso coffee was bad.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Perfect dinner on December 7, 2024 where everything was in order; incredible food (my fish of the day just wow) and impeccable service. A special star to Valérie who really has a good sense of humor and the best seller (rightly) of the sugar tart Dietary restrictions: Very taken seriously in this restaurant

★★★
November 24, 2024

Food pairing done well, very good cuisine. Quantity a little small for one (man) the service could be improved a little more smile, talk a little more about their menus interact more with customers. Good atmosphere, soft music but a bit noisy with so many people in a small place. Fair price for the quality of the dishes but not for the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

We loved dining here. The food is impeccable and staff cheerful and knowledgeable. We noticed a local, repeat clientele, the sign of a genuinely good place. Leave room for desert: try the the sugar pie and have it served warm with vanilla ice cream.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wonderful!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Inappropriate for children, therefore PERFECT. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice evening in this restaurant whether you are at the bar, in the dining room or on their terrace you have a good time. Careful, elaborate cuisine and a rare thing, homemade. Excellent service, cocktail and pairing choice. We recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very friendly service with excellent food. You will be waiting for a while for your food (we waited about an hour after appetizers for our food), but my goodness is it worth it.

October 22, 2024

Not much in plates for the prices.

★★★
October 22, 2024

The food is really not thqt good and there are flies around our table the whole time. One even drowned in our glass

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Long wait for wonderful food.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We had a lovely experience at L Échaudé. Our meal was well-prepared and delicious. When we complimented the barman on one of his creations he came to our table with the recipe. The staff were all attentive engaged and delightful. Highly recommend. Bon appétit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This was a late dinner on the night we arrived in Quebec. The wife had steak frites and I enjoyed the seabass. Good service and good atmosphere.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was good but not great, however prices were reasonable. Service was slow to start, and we waited for some time without menus and then another good amount of time before anyone came to take drink orders. Service picked up speed as the restaurant cleared out towards the end of the night

September 22, 2024

Foods were terrible. Duck confit was salty. There was a fly in the risotto. Food : 1/5

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I dont think well go back again. For the price point, the food leaves you wanting. The service was attentive and excellent and the staff were great, but the food we had was not exceptional. It was good, but not great by any means. Our hosts in Quebec, who we we invited out to dinner, had eaten there before and also noted the decline in quality of the food. We did write to the business, and after not hearing back and having to follow up with a reminder, we received a curt email to let us know they would share our feedback with the kitchen. In short, if youre going to spend this much on a meal, shop around. This place isnt as good as it used to be and may not merit the stars it earned in the past. P.S. The lineups for the two bathrooms go right by some of the tables. Not cool.

★★
September 22, 2024

The service was great however the food was bland and under seasoned. The beef tartare was one of the worst we ever had.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Had dinner at Echaude this evening. Food was delicious, presentation excellent, loved every bite. Waiter who was also the sommelier was outstanding. Wine list excellent. A perfect dinner out. Couldn t recommend more highly.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent food as usual. Been going here for almost 2 decades....food getting better everytime

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We dined at l echaude our first night in Quebec and sat at the bar (which we generally prefer) Our meal was outstanding but the highlight of the evening was Alexi the bartender. We loved watching him work his magic on the cocktails and loved his engaging personality. It was our favorite stop in the city for we were treated like friends.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

My wife and I had dinner at this restaurant and left quite disappointed. We came 3 hours before to reserve food as well as table reservations because we are not fans of excessive air conditioning. The restaurant does not make table reservations, which is curious for an establishment that aims to be of a certain level. In short, when we arrived at the reservation time, no desirable table was available and we had to make do with what we didnt like. We wanted to have a glass of red wine but there was no local wine open. Only French or Italian wines. Too bad to cross the ocean to drink the same wines as at home. We were told that Canadian wines were not selling . Still weird because we did three wine tastings on Île dOrléans (right next door) and they were famous and the price was reasonable. Nothing to envy of the French wines sold at LÉchaudé. I ordered the Lamb duo . Unfortunately I was served a mono. I asked where the other chop went. They explain to me that the title of the dish has in fact been changed but not transferred to the menu. Instead, there is a tiny piece of lamb shoulder. We asked for bread and we received it but against payment. In short, a lot of very random or downright misleading things. We do not recommend this restaurant.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

If you want to spoil your evening, this place for you. The waiting time between courses is over thirty minutes. And this is considered normal here. The waiter is so rude that it is a disgrace to the restaurant. The food is not tasty. This is not French cuisine, but an inept imitation of it. Not worth the money and time spent.

August 22, 2024

HORRIBLE I REPEAT HO-RRIBLE We came the first time before opening time and the waiter told us to come back by reserving a table for us INSIDE then we came back on time and the waiter told us that the inside was FULL although We were previously told that it was open and then advised us to SIT OUT OUTSIDE WHILE IT RAINS. I absolutely do not recommend this installation TO FLEE

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good service, authentic French cuisine, excellent atmosphere.

August 22, 2024

Racism at its peak! Restaurant to avoid unless you want to have a bad dinner.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

One of the best meals in many years of world travel. Impeccable food, impeccably served. Lovely short walk from anywhere in old Quebec. We had a unique gaspacho, perfect tartare, melt in your mouth lamb, and sweetbreads done only the way the French can do. I will return to Quebec just to have the pleasure of eating here again! Don t miss it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I recommend the Duck ! Its REALLY good !(:(:(:(:! #really good food from -------------- Québec City

★★★
August 22, 2024

We believe our waiter didnt necessarily appreciate Americans. Although he did wear a fake smile, he was very rude toward us and did not visit our table at all. We actually had to get up and ask for service and drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

One of the best restaurant in the Old Port of Quebec City. Tradiotional French cuisine. The food was delicious and our waitress was excellent ( Valerie)

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I had heard very good comments but we were disappointed with the sweetbreads, very ordinary and poorly cooked vegetables. The sea bass (fish) was good but expensive for the size of the plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Just wow, everything is good, perfect cooking, flavors that make my palate happy. The service is impeccable and courteous It was my 40th birthday, they had nice little touches including a little cocktail that simply tasted like heaven and a little dessert with a candle.. Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to nuts, I had warned in advance and everything went very well

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good restaurant. Very nice evening. THANKS

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good table. Homemade products and dishes. Super nice service. And I highly recommend this address! Vegetarian options: Possibility offered.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent experience! Thanks to Cindy for this perfect evening and her attention to detail!

★★
August 22, 2024

Not a Karen, but WORST.SERVICE.EVER Waited over 45 minutes for our main course and finally left without ever eating. This was particularly disappointing as we had actually booked this with the restaurant for a very special occasion for our wedding anniversary. The special occasion was never acknowledged, and the waiter actually had the gall to bring us the bill for our appetizers and wine at this point. Will never be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I ordered salmon tartare + lamb steak + risotto, and each and every item on the menu was really delicious. I was particularly impressed by how tender the lamb was without any odor. Although the amount of medicine per dish is small, I think the price is quite reasonable. All of the food was really delicious. Dinner is very popular, so we recommend making a reservation through the website in advance. (However, for no-shows or same-day cancellations, you must pay $10 per person). If you go early, between 5 and 5:30, there will be seats even on weekends. The service is also very good.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

For the price point I was quite disappointed especially with the reviews. You can find similar quality restaurants for a much better price, service and taste. We were there in the evening with a child and service took over 2 hours. Long waits that were never addressed. Our table was always served last. The scallop appetizer was had overcooked small scallops, with greens that were not tasty and a strange pure with no taste. Gaspacho was ok not extra ordinary. The risotto was soupy, undercooked which always ruins risotto and only have the flavour of garlic. Beef Tartar was mediocre, salad had no taste with except for the large pieces of Parmesan, the fries were good. The dessert tasting menu for two was the only thing that met expectations and outshined all other foods. In addition, the bathroom with like an over and dirty the two times we visited. Quite disappointed. I am not sure if we just went on a bad night and also got poor service, as all the other tables were served attentively. Price value definitely below par.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fresh cuisine Delicious lobster puffs Sugar tart a treat

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The dishes are delicious (quality and fresh products), and the service is exceptional. We came for lunch and there was no childrens menu but they offered options to adapt the menu for them and their meal was delicious. The value for money is excellent and above all honest. The waiter had delicate touches for the children, but also for the parents and this was very appreciated. He gave very good advice. To be recommended without any hesitation, if you want to get away from the tourist traps of old Quebec ;)

★★★★
July 22, 2024

I gave this restaurant in Quebec City 4 stars while we were in this region! Personally it wasnt the food that we liked least but the service was expeditious and slow at the same time and a touch arrogant! As for the food, hey! GOOD ! the oysters with French shallot vinaigrette as a starter for me and the confit duck leg and bacon with its potato gratin and accompanying vegetables (zucchini, fiddleheads, mushrooms) for me and someone another one of my entourage were excellent! As for the starter of hot goats cheese and candied tomatoes and as a main course the fish of the day which was a fillet of cod-style white fish with barley (with cherry tomatoes if I remember correctly?) and peas and vegetables of the day were good but nothing more according to another person who was with me that evening! As for the cocktails and desserts, it was very good! Cocktails: The sparkling for me was very refreshing and very summery (aquavi, soda, lime and cucumber)! The sweet treat for someone in my family was a little higher in alcohol than she thought and I dont really remember what it contained! Desserts: the crème brûlée was excellent and the sugar tart was good and not too heartbreaking (I mean it wasnt that sweet)! We were also able to bring back some small dishes which was good! There is also the hostess of this restaurant who was kind enough to call us a taxi! THANKS !

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Service too slow....50 minutes for duck confit, no way

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wow, what a great discovery! We loved the food, the courteous service and the magnificent terrace! I highly recommend the trio starter formula, especially the beef tartare and hot goat cheese! The sweetbreads were simply delicious! Compliments to the chef! Impeccable service! Kind attention for my birthday!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A bit expensive given the portions but the food was very tasty and well presented.The waiters were friendly but clearly understaffed and were a bit overwhelmed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We will be back. Service was spot on and good matched.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good food. Only negative thing: my cocktail was very ordinary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant in Old Quebec. A sure value!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We came here to celebrate two birthdays and eat well. We can t over the fact that the oysters are served on rocks instead of ice (what we re used to in the USA). They were also bland and not briny, so now we know. Portions are small and so we ordered apps and entrees to share. They get 5 stars because the server mentioned that they can make anything and as my friend was asking about the taste profile of one of the cocktails on the menu, the server mentioned The Last Word. I haven t been able to get that in the USA because of the chartreuse shortage. So I was so happy to finally taste it again! Ambiance is brightly lit with tables spaced decently apart. Two bathrooms for the entire restaurant. It s right off of the busy tourist streets but the inside is quite calm. They have this item where you can pick 3 appetizers for a set price so we did that. We also did that to try all of the desserts. I loved the Scottish egg that came with the duck but was surprised by the smoked duck slices. The beef tartar entrée was yummy with the fries. The lamb was my favorite dish. Then after dinner it was so convenient to then stroll the cobble stoned streets and walk off dinner a little bit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful food, wonderful service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had a nice meal here. 718.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

A superb restaurant with a magnificent sunny terrace. The interior decoration is modern and very beautiful. The dishes are very good, well prepared and the service is impeccable. Wide choice of dishes and wines. I can only recommend this establishment when you are in Petit Champlain in the old town of Quebec.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent lunch (that they could have charged more for)

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Ambiance en terrasse calme et paisible, service impeccable, courtois et discret, nourriture exceptionnelle. Le tartare de wagyu est puissant et savoureux; la bavette est crémeuse et goûteuse et les frites, rare fait darmes, quil y ait eu, de toute évidence, recherche en la matière; elles sont les meilleures que jai dégustées depuis longtemps.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

One of our fav meals in QC. Room is sophisticated and service very professional. Food is fantastic. Cocktails are expert. Its in a somewhat deserted area near the port, but a perfect location a quick walk from Musee Civilization and the Place Royal. Highly recommend.

★★★
May 22, 2024

Vegetables not cooked with duck confit. Chef supplied a bowl of properly cooked vegetables later in the meal.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

very very nice really worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Cute restaurant tucked away from Old Quebec City. A little gem. Food was great, lots of varieties to choose from. Service was great, our waitress tried to accommodate our needs and wants. The dining room is a bit crowded.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Our dining experience here today was very disappointing. The staff showed arrogance and hostility. Despite the high prices, the ambiance was not worth the price. Its not even good for a decent photo. The portions were smaller considering the price, leaving a lot to be desired. To add to the frustration, the waiters asked us intrusive questions about who was consuming what? was incredibly rude and unhelpful. Overall, I would not recommend this establishment to others due to poor service, overpriced and uninviting ambiance. My dining experience at the restaurant today was disappointing. The staff displayed arrogance and very unfriendly. Despite the high prices, the ambiance did not match the cost. Not even good for a decent photo. Portions were small considering the price, leaving much to be desired. Adding to the frustration, the server were asking us intrusive questions about who was consuming what? was incredibly rude and unnecessary. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant to others based on the lackluster service, overpricing, and unappealing ambiance.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Really delicious and very good service! A first for us and we will definitely come back

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The fish dish of the day was exceptionally good, the sides were a perfect mix of foods. The waiter seemed to love his job resulting in a great mother daughter evening

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Good address in Quebec: Small portion for starters, we recommend the beef and salmon tart, faultless. Hearty and delicious dish. French waiters attentive and friendly. We recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very nice place very quirky and kitch decor. Good service, bring your own wine bottle. Food I only give a four out of five, but it was Valentines night with a five service meal on a very busy and popular evening. We are definitely going there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Everything is always impeccable! Food, Atmosphere, service! One of my favorite restaurants in old Quebec!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

WoW I tasted (really!) Cod, sea urchin, potato, spinach, salmon roe, apple as a main course! Server suggestion. I was seduced

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Very very good and refined. I didnt hesitate on meat and fish type mixtures, its excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Superb restaurant and the food is delicious as is the presentation. Beautiful wine list!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Magnificent dishes as the flavours burst in your palate. We had the fresh oysters followed with the classic beef and salmon tartars. The dishes had generous portions and the chef made sure that the salmon tartar burst in glory with the fresh dill while the accompanying salad had a perfect vinegar punch to it. The sugar pie was also to perfection as the sweetness was just right and not overbearing. Bravo to the kitchen team! Otherwise, the resto was romantic, never too loud, and quite enjoyable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great Staff amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great experience for a Valentines Day 2024 evening. Good advice from the service for the choice of wine (very wide choice!). Well eaten (the menu). The only downside is a dessert that is too sweet, which deserves to be able to end the meal on a more pleasant note. I nevertheless recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Upscale restaurant and the meal was very good, very average service, the waiter seemed at the end of his rope and the drinks took a long time to be served, we would have had one more drink but it was too long and the prices are not affordable for everyone

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Quality meals, Guillaume provides impeccable service!

★★
January 22, 2024

I wont come back. I ordered the lamb dish and believe me I have never had a dish so bland and not good. Disappointing My partner took the squab and it was acceptable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We had a wonderful experience at L Échaudé last week. We were seated promptly, the restaurant was vibrant but not loud or annoying, and the service was excellent. We had some dietary restrictions to deal with, but the staff was very accommodating and helpful in that respect, and we had no issues getting a delicious meal that met our needs. The food and wine selections were also excellent, and everything came out well prepared in a timely manner. I highly recommend this place and wouldn t hesitate to go back myself! Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating restaurant.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Delicious food and excellent service

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Excellent food. A quiet place in a very beautiful area of Quebec. Excellent tuna starter

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The duck confit was amazing. Really full belly after eating that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I spent a lovely evening at the Échaudé restaurant, located in Old Quebec. The meal started with Wagyu beef, a meat of exceptional quality that I turned over for better cooking. Afterward, the meat was tender and juicy, with a deep, rich flavor. The dish was well presented, with an elegant garnish that added a pop of color and texture. The next dish, the turbo with crab bisque, was equally impressive. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, with a half-crispy, half-soft texture. The crab bisque, meanwhile, was rich and creamy, with an intense shellfish flavor that was perfectly balanced. The dish was completed with a vegetable garnish, giving a perfect balance. The main course, the supreme guinea fowl with tarragon sauce, was simply delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, with a slightly sweet flavor that was perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy tarragon sauce. The potato topping was cooked perfectly and paired perfectly with the dish. And finally, the piece de resistance - the discovery plate with a variety of desserts - was a real feast for the eyes and taste buds. The presentation was exceptional, with a variety of cupcakes, sugar tart, baba au rhum and a sweet clover crème brûlée. The taste was equally impressive, with a combination of flavors and textures that complemented each other perfectly. The service was also impeccable - our server was attentive and professional, offering expert recommendations and treating all diners with friendliness and courtesy. David Elliott Claveau

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, and nice ambiance. Convenient, yet slightly out-of-the way place, which probably explained why there was what looked like good mix of locals and out-town-visitors. Dishes were exquisitely presented. Good, discrete service. Will definitely visit again if we come back to Quebec.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

After one week stay, LÉchaudé was the best restaurant the entire week. Great ambiance, service beyond expectations and food was excellent. Put this restaurant on your list to visit, you will not be disappointed. Alex our waiter was outstanding!!!! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place. Varied choice and beautiful presentation. Varied wine list.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The staff was kind enough to squeeze us in without a reservation. The food was INCREDIBLE. Initially out of my mothers comfort zone, and probably one of the best meals of her life.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best least expensive all day breakfast place in town. Line ups towards the weekend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent fine dining meal, absolutely delicious. Magnificent, well-kept dining room. Very good service. Everything is perfect. We recommend! Parking: Access to indoor parking paid by the restaurant. Very convenient.

December 22, 2023

The taste is not there, we pay a lot for dishes whose quality is very ordinary

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very well eaten

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped in for lunch with no reservations. Seated immediately. Waiter was very attentive. Complimentary soup and salmon appetizer were exquisite! Char and veal dishes were delicious. You should go there!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good taste qualities

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favorite place of our 4 days in Quebec city. We had a variety of dishes. My main was the filet mignon which was excellent. My only complaint is that is was pre sliced and layered and I didnt care for that otherwise all the food was very good. Service was very professional & attentive. We sat outside which was very nice. The location is quiet and away from the main crowds. Overall a positive experience and would go back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were thrilled, especially because we had a wonderful dinner as vegetarians. Plus attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent quality food. Exemplary service. The halibut is excellent, although the portion is a tad small.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had dinner and it was very tasty! The Guinea Fowl was flavorful and a true delight. The crème brûlée was undercooked, and they immediately gave me a good one. Service was terrific.

★★
December 22, 2023

The food was bland, the service was slow, rap music . Not for me. We were quite disappointed mainly in the food quality,

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good service. Very effective. My salmon tartare was excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had two very enjoyable meals here during our 5 day visit. We had the fish dishes which were prepared to perfection , accompanied by fresh asparagus and mushrooms. The crème brûlée was the best! Staff were attentive. Atmosphere was great. Would return if I am ever in QC again!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Despite our reservation, we waited 30 minutes at the bar without a word from the manager! Little better

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was very excited to try l echaude on a visit to Quebec City over the weekend. The infamous tartare was superb, but our mains and the crème brûlée were disappointing. Service was the biggest issue. Very LONG wait times between courses, never asked if I d like another drink, never told specials (fish of the day), dishes were not described to us upon arrival, nothing to justify the price point. Crème Brûlée was a quick done pudding scooped in a dish and torched which caused it to separate (instead of bake + torch). Sweetbreads was well cooked but the dish had no texture, all different mushy soft foods which became very one note in flavour (sb, peas, mushrooms, and purée), made it really unappetising after a few bites (didn t finish). All to say, I quickly understood why most tables around us were just there for the tartare. My suggestion, great spot for a cocktail and tartare. Bonus points for great sans alcohol mocktail selections! Dietary restrictions: Good selection of nonalcoholic drinks.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Not my best experience in Quebec City we made reso weeks ago but somehow we re stuck at the table right by the washroom .. not a good start to my birthday dinner . The three appetizers we tried, the foie gras was super sweet with so much fruit and some kind of fruit coulis, the wagyu tataki was so tough I couldn t swallow a piece, and the burrata wasn t even a full one was about a quarter of one (not worth it for $20), and the rabbit was just so so. But every single dish had an extreme amount of pickled elements in there, I mean I know the French like to pickle vegetables but at some point all I can taste was sour. The worst though was I had the most awful stomach pain and trip to the bathroom that night .. not sure what triggered this but this was the only restaurant we ate at that evening ..

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food! Cozy place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This restaurant is very good. Meals were served hot. You can eat inside or on the terrace. Good wine list. Expect high-end including the bill

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good cuisine combined by excellent service and ambiance. A great discovery for my wife and I.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant with great value. Very unique and authentic French food and a long enough menu for everyone. They also have kids menu (they ll tell you what s available). Nice service and decoration as well.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

A little too much fat for the meat... but otherwise, it was very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

For me its the last time Im going to eat in this restaurant, not to eat it for the atmosphere. Ive never been so poorly received and especially being kicked out of the table managers door because I was talking on the cell phone for us, its finished at this restaurant

★★★
December 22, 2023

The restaurant was our second choice after another one ran out of space. Nice atmosphere and not too loud. We ordered a drink before the meal nothing special, a cava and a vodka-orange and mistakenly ordered the food too. After about 20 minutes the food arrived the drinks were still a long time coming. We wanted to cancel this and order two white wines with the meal. When we spoke to the waiter, they finally commented that the bar person was unfortunately busy. Its not possible for a restaurant like this! The beef tartare was very good and the portion was also good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

L Échaudé was one of the first places I dined at while in Quebec City and was not disappointed. Everything was phenomenal including the service. I felt the pricing was very reasonable considering the quality of food you receive. I started with the beef tartar (a must if you go!), the fish special - sea bass, and ended it with crème brûlée. I will make sure to come by here again if I am ever in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic - absolutely amazing meal and service and outdoor seating. Had the trio of apps: classic tartar (course chunks of beef), the baked goat cheese (great tomato sauce), and foie gras. For main split the filet. Perfectly made martini to start and really good wines by the glass. Can t say enough - just go. Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kids dining

★★
December 22, 2023

We ordered Wagyu, which was not Waguy... It was tasteless and stringy. We shared our negative feedback which was not listened to in the kitchen unfortunately, the plate came back as is telling us that the quality of the meat was completely OK... It was really of very poor quality.. On the other hand, the exquisite filet mignon! 2 mini pieces of meat for $44, thats a bit of a steal! There wasnt even 100g on the plate. On the other hand, the service is top notch (very friendly French waiter). We felt ripped off...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great meal and atmosphere. The service remains to be desired. Very diverse wine list but be prepared to serve your own wine because they will never come and make it for you. A bit strange when an $18 bottle costs $75. Other than that the food and the place is very good. The price is around $300 for a family of 4 with a bottle of wine so its reasonable these days.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Impeccable service. Refined taste. Attention to detail Vegetarian options: Exceptional falafel!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Varied lunch menu. courteous and impeccable service from reception to invoice. beautiful terrace on a quiet little street in the heart of old Quebec.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As a French trained chef, this wasn t good. The food was over cooked and bland. The host was rude, service was slow, and then they still expected an 18% tip. I believe tipping should be based on the quality of service, not because you feel entitled to it. Would not return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A refined and balanced cuisine. Excellent place for dinner.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went for a rehearsal dinner. Location and food was amazing! Staff was friendly. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Two years in a row where we had an amazing server and the food was delicious. Fast service and knowledgeable staff.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Slow service! We had to wait forever for our drinks and for the meal, it was good but nothing exceptional, the setting is nice a little removed from the crowd but the service much too slow...

★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly atmosphere and staff However the cuisine is average Quality price too expensive

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good meal. Portion a bit small.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a pleasure to go to this table. Good varied choices and magnificent wine list. The 3 starters for the price of a plate formula is great. Duck breast as a starter: wonderful, surprising, perfectly smoked and simply perfect. Sweetbreads at the meal: we rarely see such a generous portion of sweetbreads. And we tested the 3 starters formula: perfect beef tartare (croutons would be welcome) followed by delicious smoked salmon with a little sauce and foie gras with a torchon served with an onion compote on a brioche bun with rhubarb in matchstick and strawberry compote. Divine. Crème brûlée for dessert with 2 coffees Shall we go back? Thats for sure. One point to improve: an extra 2mm to the foie gras would be welcome. Price for 2: $300 including taxes and a bottle of wine at $120

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice with our friends from Terrebonne we had a good time together The meal was OK but a bit of a wait The quality was there

December 22, 2023

Terrible food. Not sure how they got great reviews. 4 of us got veal. The toughest piece of meat we ever had. They seem to pretend to be a fancy restaurant without a kitchen to support it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious French restaurant with nice staff. The rabbit was fantastic

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A1 service, so good food and great wine!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good food, had the beef tartare with my wife as an appetizer and the sweetbreads for my main, both very well done. The service was impeccable and eating al fresco in the old city was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good dishes and starters, fast and cheerful service, recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tartare was tasty. Cider was also pretty delicious. We had duck confit and veal steak as main dishes. Both are prepared very correctly, but nothing surprising.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good restaurant. The service, atmosphere and food were exceptional. The scallop stir-fry is really delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

For the price its no more expensive than anywhere in the Old Town. But the best food Ive eaten since Antidote opened in Sherbrooke about ten years ago! Plus the service is exceptional! I recommend the Veal Rice but my partner had the scallops and it was just as delicious!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was tasty. Seviceice kinda slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good meal on the terrace.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every single dish is just fabulous. Unbelievably good. The Beef Tartar is as good as beef tartars you would get in Paris. The dock confit was delicious. Juicy and tasty.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Let me first start with service. It was very busy as it was Sunday, but we managed to get the table with only 30 mins wait. Service was ok based on how busy it was. Let me start with food. Putting it as nicely as i can, it was not good at all. The duck breast was served with apple and was undercooked. Flavour were not going together at all. Tartare de Salmon was again not good. We ordered 6-7 different things that were recommended on the menu. Out of which only the lamb dish couldnt find the name. Thats was ok, no complaints for it. I have tried different kind of foods including Michelin star restaurants and I am open to different flavors of the world, but what we had was not good food and we were disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stopped here while in Quebec on a cruise. We got the beef tartar and it was outstanding! Drinks were good too and they have a great patio outside.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We order the curry and coconut vegetable soup but we are served the one with tomatoes and soup so it is not a soup it does not taste curry or coconut we let the waiter know he tells us that it is indeed the soup with vegetables then the salmon was good but nothing more and there was no fennel for the tartare it was good but the fries were dry and taken in bread in short I do not recommend this restaurant and we will not return there either

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice restaurant but portions a bit small. Next time would order few orders of bread first. Bit of challenge with small entrees course and small mains to know how much to order. Nice traditional high end French restaurant. Bit surprised not local Quebec wine available as house wine. Nice restaurant in nice building but across street view is a wall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very beautiful French decor, impeccable service and succulent meal! Beautiful wine cellar! Our favorite restaurant now

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Impeccable service and sophisticated and delicious dishes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good service and food. They found a place for me alone without a prior reservation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A++++

★★★
December 22, 2023

The veal for dinner was ridiculously small for a $42, and when my husband told that to the server, the server answered that my husband had a great appetite! Without thinking of bringing something else, it just was my husbands fault. We will never going back to this restaurant. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Visited with wife, food and service was amazing! Cheff need to improve on duck dish since is good but not at same level exceptional of all other dishes and deserts, recomend tartine and creme brule but plate of the day (cod fish picture) was amazing. Service impecable..

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pas mauvais, mais pas à la hauteur de ce quils servaient il y a 5-6 ans. Des coupes de vin minuscules pour le vin au verre, limpression que jarrive à faire autant chez moi (avec une présentation moins professionnelle quand même), des ris de veau accompagnés uniquement de quelques petits pois, sans féculent ou autres légumes. Pour le prix payé, cest une déception pour nous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This was the perfect dinner for our last night at Quebec City. I loved everything about my experience here. Food was amazing with friendly and kind staff and excellent atmosphere. I will visit again in my next trip to Quebec.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Found by chance, this is a restaurant not to be missed, everything is there: the welcome, the attentiveness, the attention and of course the quality of the cuisine! Oysters, mushroom soup, beef terrine, knife-cut tartare, hot goat cheese salad, a sweet tart! A delight! Thank you for this good time!

December 22, 2023

One of the manager was very rude. The dish was delivered very late. Instead of an apology, things happen, we were told this is not McDonald, it takes time to cook . Later, it came out to be the order was just lost . Otherwise, a good place to eat .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just perfect. Quiet, great food and wine. Try the sugar pie with ice cream

December 22, 2023

Honestly I was so disappointed with this restaurant. This is my first review ever. My family and I escaped to Quebec City for the weekend for thanksgiving. An important and special weekend for us (personal reasons). The service was terrible. As soon as we got in. Lady who served us seemed like she really either hated us or her job. (Side note:my parents and I are pretty easygoing people) Food wasn t great for the prices. My parents ordered the special cod for the evening, and I ordered the lamb pasta. Was decent again for the prices, would go somewhere else. I m sorry to give this place a bad review, but we dined at lower starred restaurants with a better experience at least.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A lunch stop at the counter, an excellent homemade pudding

December 22, 2023

The service terrific, the food over salted. The wine overpriced, and the bar served the wrong appetif after we had tried to clarify what we wanted. Then forgot to remove it from the bill. Not worth the hype. Try Louise down the block and across the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just perfect, nothing added.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All the food we tried was spot on, and the service was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Potato leek cream soup, salmon rillette focaccia mesclun salad & crème brûlée were super yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good value for money for French dishes in old Quebec. The lunch menu with starter, main course and coffee is affordable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent French food in Quebec

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was there at the opening and almost 40 years later. I still appreciate it so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was visiting in town and was taken to dinner here. Staff was good and accommodating to English speaking, very helpful. Food was very good here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Wagyu and the Veal were very flavourful and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quiet, warm and welcoming spot to have dinner. We did a lighter fare, the oysters and the foie gras charcuterie - both were excellent.