Restaurant Alentours in Québec City

715 Saint-Bernard St, Québec City, Quebec G1N 3G4, Canada

★★★★★
(221 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Au restaurant Alentours, nous visons à rehausser les standards de la restauration durable. Restaurant Alentours exists to elevate the standard of a sustainable restaurant.

Website
restaurantalentours.com
Address
715 Saint-Bernard St, Québec City, Quebec G1N 3G4, Canada
Plus Code
RQ53+C9 Québec City, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5:45–10 PM
Saturday
5:45–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Healthy options Organic dishes Private dining room Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

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221 reviews

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★★★★★
April 15, 2024

Simply extraordinary. We ordered the whole menu! From the milk bread with cheese crust butter (!), to the mushroom ravioli covered in a snow of sheep's milk cheese, to the vivid orange carrots bathed in an ethereally light glowing turmeric hollandaise, each bite was more delicious than the last. It was a truly special meal, one I will never forget. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to dine at Alentours.

★★★★★
February 25, 2024

Beautiful and delicious experience! We tried the bar menu and we loved the flexibility since we did not have the entire evening to experience the 5 course set menu. Great service by Alex. We will be back !

★★★★★
August 6, 2023

Wonderful all around! An intimate setting, perfect for a date night. The owner and small team take care of you like you are their house guests. The mostly vegetarian menu is as fresh as can be on top of being all locally grown and sourced. The wine pairings were ingenious and drink portions were generous. If you are the driver for the night, get ready to share with your dining partner. I really appreciated that they made you taste every wine before pouring you a glass. Not always the case with tasting menus. We had a fantastic evening and will definitely return. Thanks Alex and Tim!

★★★★★
December 3, 2022

We had an mazing five course meal at Restaurant Alentours, which deservedly just made the list of Canada’s top 10 new restaurants. 5 stars across the board… creative, delicious menu with all food from within Canada and nearly all within 150 km of Quebec City. They use all hydroelectric power and no fossil fuels. They only source food from sustainable producers with minimal environmental impact, etc. In short, it’s what all restaurants should be doing. If you’re nearby, and by nearby, I mean within about 12 hours, you have to try it. We drove 6 and a half hours to get here, and Chef Tim Moroney and his team exceeded expectations!

★★★★★
November 27, 2022

An absolutely amazing experience at Alentours! The food was incredibly fresh and the staff were so warm and welcoming. The chef even went out of his way to come out twice and speak with us! They also modified one of the meals for me since I’m not the biggest fan of mushrooms. Definitely the best food I’ve had so far in Quebec City! 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★
July 5, 2022

My group all agreed this was our best restaurant experience in Quebec City. The food was exceptional, so well thought out, the produce so fresh. The cocktails were amazing too (white wine sangria with cantaloupe was a standout!) And the strawberry pavlova dessert……..wow what an ending……. That was an out of body experience for me!!! I still have dreams of it!!! Then the staff…so kind and welcoming! We loved learning about the whole philosophy and process of the restaurant. Please support them! To note, half of the group got the vegetarian tasting menu and both menus were equally exceptional. If you had one thing to do in Quebec City, it has to be dining here.

★★★★★
July 5, 2022

Had the greatest experience at Restaurant Alentours with Chef Tim and Alex. Different members of our group have dined at Michelin star restaurants in SF, NYC, and San Sebastián, and we all thought our experience here was one of the best we've ever had. Our meal here was even better than at Tanière (though we enjoyed our experience there too!). The flavors, the service, the creativity and the hospitality of the Alentours team was incomparable. We're all still thinking of the cantaloupe-sea buckthorn sangria and the strawberry basil pavlova we enjoyed there!

★★★★★
June 25, 2022

I have to say that this restaurant far exceeded my expectations on everything. We saw all Google reviewers gave 5 stars and they absolutely deserve it. Everything is prepared to its perfection and the taste of each of the 5 course meals is perfectly balanced. My son said if Quebec has Michelin Star rating, this should definitely get the Michelin star rating. They change menu every two weeks. Unfortunately we only stay for a few days. We have to come here if we have a chance to come to Quebec City again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Magnificent evening with enthusiasts, Tim and his partner, exquisite and careful food with local products!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Superb dining experience. Tim and Fred are two enthusiasts who generously introduce us to their unique culinary universe where exquisite flavors and local products mix with an unprecedented concern to respect our beautiful planet. What can we say about the atmosphere which invites you to discover the other guests. It s simply wow! See you soon. We cant wait to come back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I have never had such a great experience in a restaurant! All the dishes chosen by Chef Tim were delicious. And the service provided by him and Fred was full of humanity. Thanks to this young couple who knew how to innovate with an extraordinary formula!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

We loved our experience! Attentive service, a new way of looking at the supply, valorization and preparation of food! A dinner that we will remember for a long time! A beautiful memory! THANKS

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The welcome and the atmosphere are warm and friendly. Very nice dining experience.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Memorable experience. We greatly appreciated the warm welcome from the chef and his wife. Attentive service, carefully executed and tasty dishes. As for cocktails, a big Wow! And what about the wine list? THANKS!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Tim and Frédérique are the cream of the crop. Whether we talk about terroir, locality, sustainable cuisine and especially Quebec gastronomy, their restaurant is a reference. Another of their successes lies in the consistency of culinary quality. At the center of the whole operation are two such warm humans. I couldnt recommend the experience more! Vegetarian options: No problem adapting the menu! Dietary restrictions: Tim will make arrangements for you! No loss in quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Sublime food. Warm staff. The ultimate dining experience. Go for it!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very attentive staff, absolutely delicious food!! Very nice experience tip already included in the price! We love!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

As soon as you enter Les Alentours, you notice the refined side of the restaurant. It sets the tone and fits very well with the vocation of the place: serving dishes prepared with ingredients coming from at most 150 km around, in an eco-responsible and sustainable cuisine, based on hydroelectricity and a host of other important details for respecting the environment, such as seasonality and the use of all aspects of a product. The only exception: alcohol that comes from outside the region, to ensure an interesting variety of fish, but you will not find gin and tonic, because quinine does not exist in Quebec! What I really liked was the exceptional quality service which makes you want to tip much more than the traditional 15% tip, but surprise! There is no tipping at Les Alentours; employees are paid properly and the company strives to offer a good experience without the race for the famous tip. An interesting aspect when it comes time to take the bill. That said, its not a low-cost restaurant, given the particularities of the place, but the quality is worth it, with really interesting small plates (I advise you to take around 4 per person). Hat!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Everything was perfect from start to finish!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We felt as if we were eating in their home. The food was delicious.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We chose this restaurant for its philosophy. We were not disappointed. The decor is refined. We ordered the seven dishes available on the menu. It was delicious and original. The server was extremely friendly. The service was quick. A little expensive though, even if its a tipping-free restaurant.

★★★
July 22, 2024

First of all, the eco-responsible concept is really interesting, a lot of work for the kitchen team. You feel it when you arrive in the restaurant, the atmosphere and decoration are very refined, even absent. The restaurant lacks, for my taste, warmth, it has no color, it is rather cold, 2nd service incomplete which did not help to create atmosphere, 2-3 small green plants could help. The food, very good, very expensive for fairly simple items (carrots, bokchoy, hummus, foccacia). The chef came to meet us, we really liked it, very friendly and passionate. The service was great too, great selection of Quebec wines. No-tipping concept, so obviously the $24 carrots include the latter. Meal over $500 for 2 couples with 2 bottles of wine, take out your wallet.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Always so nice and delicious! Thank you Tim, Alex and the whole team, you are amazing and you have a gem on your hands.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

One of a kind restaurant. Many of the dishes we had were the best we ve ever had of their kind. Will return every time when visiting Quebec City cannot recommend highly enough!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

A wonderful evening in an exceptional restaurant that you absolutely must discover! Incredible service, superb presentation of delicious dishes, large selection of excellent Quebec wines/beers/alcohols and an eco-responsible concept, a restaurant to encourage and once you have tasted it, you will only want to go back! Thank you again for the beautiful evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wow wow wow, words fail me to describe the experience of the Alentours. The cuisine is simply extraordinary and is accompanied by the most attentive service possible. Thank you for the sublime evening and long life in Surroundings

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Everything went beyond our expectations! Perfect food! Great service, accessible and warm people Thank you for everything!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The two owners/chefs on site who both welcome us and cook dishes worthy of 5-fork restaurants. They only use local products within a 150 km radius of the restaurant, hence the name Alentours. Only praise to be given both for the service and for the taste of the dishes received.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

A stop not to be missed in my city of Quebec, a superb discovery

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Super super good very tasty Staff very attentive to our needs Explanations of dishes with precision Thank you thank you we will return To discover Celine

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing experience. Food was amazing and Soo different. Loved the concept of the restaurant. The service was fantastic; so friendly and informative! Strongly recommend getting the entire menu for two people. You won t regret it Vegetarian options: More veggie dishes than meat dishes

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Highly recommended!!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant. Excellent value for money. A great concept: only use local products from producers in the region (max. 150 km). A constraint that leads to exceptional creativity.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great experience, refreshing perspective on the restaurant business with a no-waste, local-only ingredients & no tipping approach. We absolutely loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Superb from start to finish. One of the best places Ive eaten at in Quebec.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very nice experience. The best restaurant I ate at in Quebec. Top service

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Really good food but a little bit overpriced, also some of the flavours were not perfectly balanced for my taste due to the concept of local procurement

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

What a beautiful evening at the Alentours restaurant! The experience is memorable, the service is excellent! It s quite an experience that we had tasting local products prepared with just the right touch of sophistication, but above all a unique taste that makes us want to eat responsibly!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

A 10/10 experience from start to finish! We enter the restaurant and we already feel warmly welcomed. Chef Tim comes spontaneously to our table, super friendly and pleasant! Then we quickly discover that he is also extremely talented through all the dishes, all delights with refined flavors. We were happy to discover local products and I was touched by their eco-responsible values and their no-tipping concept, a first for me in Quebec. They accommodated the fact that I was pregnant very well. With generosity and pleasure they offered me equally delicious alternatives. I recommend it to anyone who wants a splendid culinary experience while encouraging kind-hearted people. Thanks for the evening.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Super good! The duck was delicious!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Minimalist decor honoring the exterior with well-placed windows. Sober colors highlighting the color of the dishes. Friendly, respectful and cheerful service. Food of incomparable quality, original dishes prepared with love. You can either have a single dish or opt for a more complete formula, there is something for everyone. The wines were also excellent. The prices are reasonable considering all the research work behind it and the respect of several issues. We are really happy with our experience and we will definitely return! Thank you very much to the whole team!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Simply WOW. Avant-garde concept.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

1st time visitors we will certainly return! A wonderful dining experience. Fred, Alex, and Tim are superb hosts. Our dinner was creative and delicious. The environment was casually sophisticated. In short, a great time was enjoyed by all find time to enjoy a wonderful dinner served by a team of professionals dedicated to sustainable dining.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

A truly exceptional restaurant. The cuisine is highly creative and breaks the freshness/season relationship through inventiveness and careful ingredient planning. The dishes are told to the ready ingredient and are eaten one after the other. And what about the lasting commitment to the activity of the place. To inspire the competition.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Magnificent restaurant with tremendous values of sustainable development, which is reflected in the reduction of waste, in the optimization of food, in sourcing within 250km of the restaurant, with a more than tasty result! It was our first time, it wont be the last!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

All around remarkable experience at Alentours. Their mission of sustainability is crystal clear and executed masterfully without any sacrifice of quality. The food is creative, delicious, and balanced. The service is attentive, thoughtful, and personal. Cannot recommend highly enough, whether it s for a night out or a special occasion.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent client-server connection, we took the time to explain the concept well while keeping it interesting. Superb experience with dishes with unusual and delicious ingredients!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

An address to remember!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Big favorite. Everything works, superb food, amazing service! Long life. We will return there.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Address impossible to miss for us when we come to Quebec from France. The chefs work opens us up to the flavors of his cuisine. Its all there, special dedication to the collaborators. See you soon.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This restaurant is more than just a place to eat, it is a unique and refreshing experience. The staff (a team of 3 - including the chef) are hospitality experts and will make you feel very cared for. Surprisingly, this is a no tip restaurant, even though you d be hard pressed to find a restaurant where you are better attended to. The team works on a philosophy of sustainability and environmental stewardship - they use only sustainable and humane ingredients produced within 50 km of Quebec City. They explain their philosophy in a story like format, which is all a part of the wonderful expedience. This brings me to the food. Not only is it delicious, it s creative. Prepared to be served a dish you re going to continue thinking about well into the future. It s interesting, unique, and completely satisfying. It may seem expensive at first glance, but considering the quality of ingredients and built in tip, you re getting a deal. Try this restaurant. You won t be disappointed.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Attentive service and excellent food! An experience all the more appreciated given their environmental concerns and their concept focused on sustainable development! A must!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant Among our favorite restaurants in Quebec. Very happy with our evening, whether it was the welcome, the cuisine or the location, everything was great! Vegetarian options: The majority of dishes are vegetarian

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Incredible service and amazing food & drink 100% local product ...will recommend to anybody asking where to eat in qc city

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We had the most spectacular dinner at Alentours. The service was impeccable, we were made to feel so welcomed. And the food was amazing. As were the cocktails. We keep reminiscing and cannot pick a favorite course because they were all SO GOOD.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great experience! Absolutely all dishes (sweet or savory) are delicious. The cocktails are excellent and the welcome is very warm. We will come back to try the 5-course menu, that s for sure!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Delicious and local cuisine, we discovered beautiful products! The atmosphere is calm and intimate and the service is very warm. We absolutely recommend.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

First visit for us and certainly not the last!! Very interesting and innovative restaurant concept, excellent service and what can we say about the menu!! WOW

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

One word: perfection!! The food was excellent and the people friendly, passionate and involved. I loved my evening. I recommend without hesitation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A culinary experience to try! The service is impeccable and the quality of food incredible. Each plate is prepared with care and attention to detail.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Our taste buds are surprised by so many flavors. The agreement is simply stunning. The Quebec products offered by Alex are breathtaking and Tims cooking is comforting and surprising. Dietary restrictions: They are attentive and really very thorough about allergies. Trust %

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Creative, unique and refreshing concept that truly highlights local products. Super pleasant atmosphere and Alex and Tim are absolutely friendly. We recommend! Everything was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Absolutely one of the best meals Ive had in recent memory. Alentours ethos of sustainability is clear in every one of the restaurants choices, and the resulting food is exceptional. Its also among the best service Ive ever had in a restaurant, period. Make a reservation here!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Truly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten! Wheelchair accessibility: Just one step to spend outside and the rest is perfect in a wheelchair

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Alentours is an absolutely sublime dining experience. Thanks specifically to Tim and Alex who made our evening unforgettable. It s a welcoming atmosphere with knowledgeable and passionate staff. They care about the dishes they create, the stories behind them and the ingredients within them. I don t have the depth of vocabulary to describe the food - it s like taking a journey up down and all around Quebec while also slowly and intimately getting to know local producers and products. 11/10 highly recommend Alentours for a special night out. Due to the seasonal and rotating menu, my wife and I will definitely be back soon!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We love this restaurant. This is our 5th time I think. We went there for the first time because of the philosophy of this restaurant, and the quality of the dishes turned out to be beyond our expectations. The staff are charming. The simple, unpretentious atmosphere. We always want to come back! Vegetarian options: Everything is possible! Dietary restrictions: A little care. From the moment of booking this question is asked as well as at the start of the meal Parking: Easy to access

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Parking: Illimitée Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Incredible experience, what can I say about the food EVERYTHING IS THERE! Eco-responsible company with a magnificent story behind each food in the meals. Wow

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Excellent!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

A must try if you are in Quebec City. The food was amazing and it was unique experience. Tim and the rest of his staff were super welcoming and it felt like you were entering a home.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We tested their cuisine in summer and winter and we are sold! The cuisine is creative, tasty and in perfect portions for 5 courses. The food and wine pairing allows you to discover Quebec products. The welcome is warm and makes you want to return again and again!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not enough food Parking: Poor snow removal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a wonderful meal! Super interesting concept by having all but 3 ingredients come from withing 150km of the city. Dont sleep on this place if you are in quebec city try and snag a reservation you wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We are pleasantly surprised by our experience at Alentours. Friendly atmosphere, simple and tasteful decor, and the dishes are incredible. Super nice waitress, the chef also came to talk to us. I recommend to anyone who wants a unique culinary experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A place where each dish is completely unique and rich in flavors, nothing is subtle! In addition, the Eat local 100% mission is very interesting and allows us to discover foods from Quebec that are sometimes little-known. The service is impeccable too, we feel that the people who work there Care enormously and therefore put all their heart into it. A magnificent place to discover and revisit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing place! Great service from Alex and delicious meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience, everything was perfect! My partner has many allergies and she felt completely confident with Chef Tim and his team. Each service was delicious, I highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything about the Alentours experience is exquisite: the food, the service, the place itself, the people. An innovative concept that respects the environment in all its forms. Always satisfied with the menus discovered and the variety after several visits!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great discovery for my party! No menu choice which is perfect to avoid waste! All the ingredients are local and each dish is really well explained during service. The dishes are delicious, the flavors are balanced and very well arranged. The mocktails are created on demand according to our tastes. The staff takes great care to spoil their customers. I recommend +++!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Magnificent local restaurant with only fresh and eco-responsible Quebec products. Super good service and the meal was delicious. The restaurant is very small and intimate, only 26 seats. If you have any dietary restrictions (allergy, vegetarianism, veganism, etc.), they accommodate it if you let them know, but 4 out of 5 dishes already did not contain meat by default. Its expensive, but its worth it. Reservation required.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best culinary experiences I ve had in Canada. The restaurant itself with its minimalistic wooden furniture is warm and welcoming; very simple and no pretensions. The lovely staff were amazing, explaining every detail on the food preparation and provenance. Now for the food. What a party! From the flavours, to the textures to the combinations. Such a treat!! Thank you so much to Tim for having taken the time to come say hi at the end of the meal. Highly highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a great discovery! Thank you to the small team of enthusiasts for this superb culinary experience! We will meet again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and a cozy-modern atmosphere. The fix menu has five dishes and its possible to do wine pairing (e.g. donut balls filled with berry puree and paired with cider). 99% of the ingredients are local. Food inspiration is eclectic. Service is superb, they care about your meal and experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had an exceptional dining experience at this restaurant. The restaurant team is passionate about their products, which is reflected in an inventive cuisine full of surprises. I was particularly impressed by their commitment to the environment, using short circuits to favor traceability and avoid food waste. Almost all products come from within a 150 km radius of Quebec, which guarantees the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I highly recommend this restaurant for an unforgettable evening and to discover the culinary richness of the region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Prefixed menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An excellent restaurant that deserves to be known. A delicious five-course menu, tastefully prepared, composed exclusively of fresh, seasonal and local products. Everything is cooked on site by a passionate team. The food and wine pairing, presented by a captivating sommelier, is sublime. To try it is to adopt it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the BEST restaurants in Quebec City without a doubt. Located up north, the restaurant, thriving on its motto of sustainability, is very minimalistic by appearance but don t let that question your instinct. Our Server was one of the best ever. She was extremely friendly, explained each and every dish with the tiniest details and the food was out of this world. Every dish was carefully crafted and each ingredient stood out. I will definitely return every time I visit Quebec. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What an interesting concept! This restaurant is very unique. From the service to the food, it is fantastic! They have a pre-set 5 courses menu that is changed every 3 weeks. Everything is organic and so tasty. They have healthy and very creative dishes! We found this place by mistake and we are so happy we did! It is by the reservation only so if you want to experience something very unique and delishious dont hesitate. It is not cheap but so worth it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This was the most outstanding restaurant meal we ve had in memory. Each dish surprised us with an amazing combination of flavors and textures. Adding to the experience: Chef Tim Moroney and his team take time to explain the local origins of the ingredients as well as the vision of the restaurant, which is a commitment to sustainable dining. Their passion shows. We had a great meal and a great time. We will be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

After not having been sure of exactly what to expect, I was overwhelmingly pleased with every aspect of this restaurant. The food was delicious. If I lived closer, I would go once every three weeks which is when they change the menu. I d like to try everything. And sooner or later everyone is going to have to embrace the concepts of local sourcing and sustainability. Our goal should be to become as planet-conscious as Tim and his staff at Alentours, great role models for the present and future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely stellar. Our best meal here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent discovery! We loved the concept of local products, the quality of the dishes, the selection of wines and the friendliness of the service. In short, an excellent evening and we recommend 100%

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I had dinner there and the experience was fantastic. We loved the sustainable approach Tim, the chef, and his crew have adopted, sourcing locally and maximizing the potential of every ingredient that goes into their food. The food, of course, the star of the show, was fantastic. They manage to blend textures, aromas and tastes in combinations that are both yummie as a whole and also allow to experience and enjoy every element that goes into them individually. A real feat! It s food haute couture! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant, I recommend to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What an experience!! Amazing food with local ingredients (which come from a maximum distance of 150 km from the restaurant if memory serves). It can be seen that there is a lot of research and testing done by the chef and respect for the food is crucial in his eyes. Super friendly, attentive and present staff. The chef even takes the time to come and talk to customers; he talks to us about food, his background, his philosophy in cooking etc super interesting and above all very appreciated/special to have the opportunity to discuss with a real enthusiast of food, eco-responsibility and local products. A restaurant that has nothing to envy of the greatest! Thanks for everything and see you next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly owner. Impeccable kitchen and restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Caliber Laurie/Tanière, will become a reference in Quebec. A little dogmatic... It is allowed to cheat a little to prove the customer right.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Literally magical We were pampered from start to finish!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Superb from start to finish

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My partner and I went to discover this magnificent place. Exceptional flavors and consistency in their message and plate. We will return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

More than a meal, its a culinary experience. An explosion of flavors, with extraordinary explanatory service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous innovative cuisine My go-to restaurant in Quebec City Never disappoints! Merci !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It s not every day the chef greets you and brings you to the table! Tim, Alex and Cedric manage to take you on a hyper local culinary adventure featuring products from a very small radius around the restaurant (155 km when we were there). The 5 course meal left us full but not stuffed, the textures and flavours were amazing and the service was attentive. Their menu changes every three weeks, so I ll definitely be back to try it again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a great discovery! Warm and personalized service, we loved it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Magnificent concept and philosophy. The food is delicious and the people are really friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Alentours in Québec is a culinary gem! Chef Tims creations are a delight, showcasing a perfect blend of flavors. The service, led by waiter Alex, is impeccable attentive and friendly. A must-visit for a memorable dining experience! Don t miss out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I fell in love, not only with the dishes served, but also with the entire team who treated us with great attention. Everything was perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Exceptional experience! Magnificent setting and brilliant line of thought from the owners! Thanks for this beautiful discovery !

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great concept, great service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Divine nothing less.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We tried and really liked the take-out formula during confinement... but we re going to tell each other the real deal, on site it s next level ! Thanks to Tim and his gang for yesterday, well be back, guaranteed! Long live Restaurant Alentours and high five for its culinary concept! From Sarah DN, Raphaëlle Poliquin, Marc-andré Bouchard Fortin

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful dining experience and exceptional service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love the concept

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely worth discovering. Impeccable dinner. Excellent dishes. Friendly and personalized service. Experience without compromise. Highly authentic concept. Well done to the whole team

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Perfect evening. Attentive service. We took the time to explain the concept of the restaurant to us and then they took care of the service with excellent recommendations with wines, just like the concept, from Quebec. Each of the 5 courses were up to par, each more tasty than the other. Well-balanced dishes, with always just enough delicious and delicately tangy sauces and accompaniments, which I consider to be the restaurants signature. Go there with your eyes closed, go back and go back again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

An incredibly thoughtful and impressive service. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys delicious food and who wants to support environmentally conscious business Incredible

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A gem in Quebec with a philosophy and a mission that more restaurateurs should be inspired by. Impeccable service, beautiful atmosphere, tasty dishes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This restaurant promotes local ingredients, almost everything is from less than 150km away. The presentations are beautiful and the taste of each of our 5-course was delicious. The waiter took the time to explain the concept of the restaurant and each dish.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Quelle belle découverte. Une restaurant Eco responsable, avec un concept vraiment unique. Un menu cuisiné avec des produits locaux essentiellement, ou le personnel nous explique, avant chaques plats, la provenance des produits. Un 5 services très savoureux digne dun grand restaurant et dans un endroit chaleureux. Je recommande vraiment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing. Exceptional values that are reflected in the quality of food and drinks! As a bonus, the owner who takes the time to come and speak with each table. A new must in Quebec!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Chef Tim and his small team of enthusiasts welcome you to this place with furniture and an atmosphere that is elegant, simple, refined and warm. Here, each element of the plate is selected and produced locally by producers who adhere to the sustainability values dear to the brand. You will have the opportunity to taste a 5-course menu composed of fine and original dishes varying according to the seasons and arrivals. Almost everything is done on site! I recommend the 100% Quebecois food and wine/cider pairing proposed by Alex, the smiling sommelier. Very nice discovery and gastronomic experience! Definitely one of the best addresses in Quebec!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Did you know that turmeric is grown less than 150km from Quebec? Me neither! It s one of the cool things I learned while eating at the Alentours restaurant. That, and the passion of a small team committed and dedicated to offering quality service and a menu that is part of sustainable and eco-responsible food. Yay! I like the Scandi-minimalist atmosphere which lets each service do its show of color and flavors on the table. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Exceptional service like I have never seen in any other restaurant! The staff is passionate and transmits their expertise and vision throughout the meal. I will definitely return, the visit is really worth the price of this experience. Wow, wow and wow again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Superb original and seasonal cuisine, with a great approach to the producers. Superb knowledge of pairings with dishes, I recommend letting yourself be guided by the team. We will come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Simply memorable evening. Expect a total redefinition of what local cuisine is. Tim, chef-owner, spent time with us to explain his vision and how he implements it (and it doesnt just involve the kitchen). Its moving to see a young chef and his team put so much love into our beautiful planet as well as our TRULY LOCAL products. Food traceability is important, and we appreciate the fact that the producers seem to be carefully selected. Food waste is prohibited, and we carefully reuse everything we can. The welcome, the dishes, the wine list, the atmosphere, really everything was perfect. The dishes are beautiful and the creativity of the team is surprising. The traditional dishes we know are reinvented with imagination. We really fell in love with the risotto with meat gravy and the poblanos salad. Go there for the last service of the day, its a MUST to spend time with the team. Were already looking forward to next time, Surroundings.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Simply exceptional. Unique experience, not to be missed!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent! We will definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Extraordinary. The meal was memorable and the service unforgettable. Without doubt among the best meals of my life! THANKS.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A warm welcome. Impeccable service. A delicious meal. Above all, a pleasure to discuss with the team their vision, their daily actions and food in general! Thank you for the beautiful evening! Claudia and Amélie

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It was a very beautiful evening. The welcome, the atmosphere, the mission of the restaurant, the dishes, the service and all the time invested in explaining each of the dishes and each of the foods to us, their provenance was simply perfect! We more than loved our experience! Thanks again, everything was delicious. It s very nice to eat good local and seasonal products like these, highlighted in dishes that are as fantastic as each other! Until next time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

PERFECT experience! The restaurants philosophy is impeccable, the service is impeccable, the dishes are so tasty that I couldnt believe it: worth trying! Vegetarian options: Several options already on the menu are vegetarian. However, it is offered to indicate that a person is vegetarian when booking so that the menu can be adapted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

When passionate people who have good values put their energy into creating a heavenly meal for us, the result is the Alentours restaurant! Local products have never been so highlighted. Every bite was a delight! Thanks to the chef and his generous and friendly team for the magnificent evening! Vegetarian options: By informing them in advance, they can adjust their menu accordingly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and great service, which resulted in an extraordinary dining experience. To do again!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing five course meal prepared by Chef Tim Moroney. Creative and delicious menu artfully presented. All ingredients sourced within Canada, and with few exceptions, within 150 km of Quebec City. Staff passionate about food and committed to sustainable practices. Support of local agriculture and local vendors is admirable. Worth the 6+ hour trip from Amherst, MA for a truly wonderful dining experience. We ll be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

What a great experience, what a great concept! Excellent meal despite a production constraint (exclusively local products) which should inspire. THANKS ! You are clearly in tune with the times :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow, very beautiful experience due to the delicious harmony of flavors, textures and temperature. That by the service so passionate I recommend with all my heart a huge thank you to the whole team Ps a big plus for the whole local approach, assume 100% and yes no coffee wow I love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious, creative, ambitious and above all very inspiring. Thanks to the whole team. We will be back, you guys rule.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food with all local and organic products. Discovery of new flavors. Excellent service, very elaborate description of all the services with their origin and the development of flavors. Very nice discovery, I highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Sometimes, when too many beautiful things are revealed to us, we lose our words! The freshness was undoubtedly there! Fresh, local ingredients, plus an eco-responsible philosophy! With each service, a new emotion is created, giving way to new, unimaginable taste inspirations... Without forgetting the outstanding service from the passionate staff there! A new gem in Quebec City! Book early! Thanks to the Surroundings gang!! You are perfect!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Unique restaurant in Quebec. All ingredients come from within a 150km radius of the city. The food is excellent and the team warm. THANKS !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, great staff, local fresh bio ingredients, cozy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing concept, succulent cuisine and attentive staff. Each dish allows us to discover and rediscover the beautiful products of Quebec and makes our taste buds dance! It was a pleasure to immerse myself in this universe and I will return there without a doubt! Thank you to the whole team for the warm welcome!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Restaurant Alentours is changing the food system as we know it! Daily changing menus with exclusively local ingredients showcase the bounty of Quebec and the skill to cook within the limitations of regional availability. I also appreciated knowing that sustainability for Alentours includes a living wage for its employees. Alentours acknowledges the cost of food when producers, employers, and the environment are all treated with respect! As for our experience The ambience is warm and inviting with sleek, comfortable decor. All staff were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The food was delightful and inspired highlights were the amazingly light and crisp samosa and a lamb pita I cannot stop thinking about. The wines were well curated and delicious it is impressive that excellent wines can be produced in the Nordic growing climate. I cannot wait to go again and experience a completely new menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Outstanding food with exclusively local ingredients. I had a wonderful experience and will be back soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

HIGHLY recommended! Excellent experience discovering new flavors and very well explained by the servers. Clearly the chef here has an unrivaled passion for food and flavors, and that comes through in his dishes. In addition, all elements are organic and locally sourced.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

An experience that Quebec City lacked! Without a doubt, the tastiest dish in town and an elegant atmosphere that reflects the professionalism of the entire team. I have already booked for my next time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best restaurant in Quebec City! An amazingly creative 5-course tasting menu. We loved the fresh local ingredients and unique flavour combinations. Service was outstanding. The menu changes weekly - we will be back 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A restaurant that redefines the term local in its entirety. Impeccable service, attentive and warm staff, refined dining room yet full of small details. Blind 5-course gourmet meal! A pleasure as much for the eyes as for the taste buds. A blend of flavors and textures. A real little gem to discover

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I take the time to share with you the pleasure we had in savoring each bite of the magnificent dishes that were served to us at this restaurant that I describe as a taste marvel . The concept allows us to taste local products of exceptional quality in a single menu. This charming place stands out from traditional restaurants with its humble decor and exceptional dishes. The service borders on perfection. Each dish is explained to us with incredible precision (place of production, type of producer, characteristics, etc.) by a young team of culinary enthusiasts. It feels good to step out of the mass cuisine niche and encourage these creative and environmentally friendly entrepreneurial minds. My prediction . Book early, because the line will be very long to frequent this restaurant which will become a reference in the Quebec region. You won us over!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What a unique dining experience! Good from start to finish, you learn by tasting! WOW

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The OuLiPo of cuisine. The embedded constraints enable Alentours incredibly talented staff to find creative ways to celebrate the produce of our land.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Absolutely exceptional experience! From the service, to the menu and the atmosphere, nothing is left to chance. They are all passionate and this shows in their service. Its a must-see and we will definitely come back! Thank you for sharing your passion with your customers!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We had a great evening, everything was perfect, the cocktails, the service and the food. Alex and Tim are truly passionate. We will recommend it to all our friends :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Warm space. Impeccable service and food. Inspirational concept. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great concept, colorful and flavorful food and pairings, delicate and respectful service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The dishes were delicious and the service very good! I love the concept! Small modifications that I would make to make the experience impeccable; the dining room resonates a lot, which makes it difficult to hear each other and our servers. If we added a rug or curtains it would already make a big difference! The music would also benefit from being more instrumental to leave room for the experience, and the more subdued lights would add to the atmosphere. But very much looking forward to my next visit!