Restaurant Zélé in Shawinigan

3230 Chem. de Sainte-Flore, Shawinigan, QC G9T 1A3, Canada

★★★★★
(301 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

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Website
facebook.com
Address
3230 Chem. de Sainte-Flore, Shawinigan, QC G9T 1A3, Canada
Plus Code
J787+6J Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

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

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
301 reviews

Most Mentioned

food presentation (22) price (17) wine (14) french fries (9) cuisine (8) supper (5) black garlic (4) season (3) gastronomic (3) sweet bread (2)
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★★★★★
June 1, 2023

Honestly one of my favorite discovery by far. Food was amazing, service was incredible, and presentation was outstanding. I would not reorder dessert (brownies) which felt more like a grocery dessert put nicely in a plate with a fancy name. Not incredible, just okay. But be aware, main dishes are full of different flavors, incredibly well put together. Go during the week, you will enjoy the calm and peaceful environment. A gem waiting to be discovered. You are now on my radar, can't wait to go back!

★★★★★
April 30, 2023

This restaurant is a GEM! When we got there, we were quickly seated at a table. After a few minutes, the waitress came to greet us and explain the menu. She was super nice, super attentive, and looked at each of us when she was talking. It’s a small thing, but it made the experience so much more amazing. The food I would say is a little bit pricey, but worth the price. We feel that each ingredient has been perfectly curated, and a lot of attention has been put into each plate. They also have a great selection of wines. I would definitely recommend their French fries with spicy mayo as an appetizer - to die for! The only small downside is the restaurant is small and a bit loud, and there’s not a lot of space to move around. But overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you’re in the area!

★★★★★
June 2, 2022

To me this restaurant is unique and we had the time of our life in there and we were so lucky without any reservations there it's almost impossible to get a table. Call first and give it a try you won't regret it

★★★★★
September 6, 2020

Amazing food in a super cozy and romantic atmosphere. The rabbit croquettes and lamb were simply on another level. Our mouths couldn't believe it. It is a bit on the pricey end, but I feel it is totally worth it, as it is one of the rare restaurant that rendered me speechless after a bite. A must if you pass by the area.

★★★★★
July 17, 2020

Amazing food, superbe staff, relaxing music and even with new covid rules they found a way to serve clients outside. Great place to eat, social with friends and have a glass of wine

★★★★★
August 17, 2019

The waitress was really knowledgeable about the menu and friendly! The menu is great and the côté levées were really tasty. You have choices for every taste and the products are quali, presentation is also good. Strongly recommend as the place is not overpriced.

★★★★★
March 30, 2018

Really impressed with the quality of the food and service here. Can't wait to go back.

★★★★★
July 9, 2017

Great for the adventurous. Tucked away in a small town. Food and service was fantastic. Staff spoke English and French. Restaurant does not look like much from the city and it is easy to miss.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Everything was excellent. Impeccable welcome, service and atmosphere. The dishes are delicious and prepared with care. The menu changes often, as they use local, seasonal produce. Congratulations to the whole team for your work!! I recommend without hesitation

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Our meals were excellent as well as the service and atmosphere. Great dining experience. Black garlic fries

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants I have visited in my life. Excellent food, a real culinary experience.

★★★
August 23, 2024

Weve been wanting to try it for a long time and hearing good things about it. There were 4 of us, and we all agreed. The place is very good, the taste was ok, nothing more, but what was really disappointing was the quantities for the price. We were all still hungry after eating our meals, the portions were tiny. We had to order bread at the end to fill us up a little.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Excellent! Everything is worth trying. The famous garlic fries, the perfect arancino, wow cooking and steak without forgetting the homemade ice cream Great service, beautiful presentation and very nice wine list and choice of cocktails (in addition to beers!) Warm restaurant with a unique historical character and decoration as zealous as everything else. If youre lucky, youll see an artistic piano performance or a magical late-night moment that only those who were there can understand Absolutely to try and try again!! Parking: Parking on Chemin de Sainte-Flore (the parking lot in the courtyard fills up quickly) Parking at the church or in the municipal parking lot less than 400 meters away. Kid-friendliness: Warm atmosphere and adaptable and delicious meal Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible indoors and outdoors

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Extraordinary! A must in the region!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants in the region Vegetarian options: Depending on the vegetables and inspiration of the moment

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Very good atmosphere good service good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Excellent menu, affordable price, and very welcoming staff

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

An excellent taste experience, beautiful atmosphere, Joëlle and the whole team do a great job. Dont miss the black garlic fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amazing good good excellent great service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Lovely little restaurant. The choice is very interesting and the food is excellent. Book because its small and popular! We should have gone there long before!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

We had a wonderful time, everything was perfect from start to finish..! Excellent food, very warm atmosphere and impeccable service, we highly recommend this place! Thank you!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Simply the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

An incredible place, I loved everything! Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Wow! What more can I say... the food is simply sublime! Many renowned restaurants in Quebec do not reach the culinary level of Zélé! I recommend this restaurant to everyone. Pssst, the black garlic fries... just that, its worth the detour!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wow, an explosion of flavor in the mouth. A great discovery and a real taste pleasure. We had a great time, it was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good and nice place. Pleasant. Good tasting, provided and varied flavors at the appointment.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very nice presentation of the menu by the waiter. Delicious and sophisticated meals as well as generous portions. We ate so well, restaurants like this are now rare. I have no complaints, everything was . I recommend Zélé to everyone! :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A group of 10 people: unanimously, an EXCELLENT restaurant, talented chef, quality ingredients, priority to local, fresh products, hence the menu adapted to the times of the season. Compared to other restaurants in the same category, the prices are affordable for a menu of this quality. Its worth the detour! (We also liked discovering this village and the atmosphere of the restaurant). Dietary restrictions: The chef has modified dishes to accommodate allergies and intolerances

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good food, impeccable service from our waitress Emmanuelle, I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent dining experience, excellent service, well definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best restaurant around Shawinigan, service that meets expectations. The parmesan and black garlic fries are to die for. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything was perfect, the wonderful staff and our delicious meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A kings supper. Guillaume, our server, gave us good advice. I would say refined dishes, warm atmosphere on the terrace and the smiles of the employees....we just want to stay and come back. THANKS .

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Definitely my favorite restaurant for the quality of the food, the service, the beauty of the place and the simplicity of the staff. We feel comfortable there for both a more formal and casual dinner. The choice of wine is really interesting. A must!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A little expensive but the food is excellent for a special occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good address for high quality cuisine. A well-measured blend of flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent cuisine, very nice portions.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super good

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Always a culinary experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent service, courteous and with a smile! Remarkable blackboard menu that can satisfy everyone! Beautiful little bistro with singer on Friday and Saturday evenings. A beautiful little hidden treasure to discover. Its worth the trip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always perfect.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent, impeccable service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Service, dishes, atmosphere, wines, everything is absolutely wonderful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of the best restaurants in Mauricie! Beautiful original and varied menu, local products. Only downside: few vegetarian options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious meal, outstanding service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always a winning choice. Honestly, the best restaurant in Shawinigan. Menu constantly renewed. In perfect control of their mix of flavors. Charming and picturesque place. Impeccable service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The taste is pretty good and the dishes are exquisite. The dishes are not expensive, but the portions are small. The biggest drawback is that the light is too dim and I can t see clearly what s on my plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Warm, clean, pleasant atmosphere. Impeccable service!! The quality of delicious dishes which are prepared by a team of 2 passionate chefs with fiery chemistry. Slate menu adapted to weekly arrivals. Without a doubt an exceptional experience, worth the detour.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good food and very good service. Nothing to blame them for. A1. Thanks to Emmanuelle, very kind and professional.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

The restaurant is very dark at night, but the sauce of the food is delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good products, too bad the quantities are quite light and a bit too expensive for what it is, otherwise it would have been a 5/5. It s still worth coming to eat there!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic dishes and lovely atmosphere! Personalized and relaxed service :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The dishes, the wines, the service, the welcome, the atmosphere, everything is excellent. Very excited to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great restaurant, smiling waitress and very knowledgeable about the dishes. These are top notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Surprised by the quality of the dishes. I recommend the veal rice which is tender, with its crispy breading on the outside. Very good wine list.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Pleasant atmosphere. Small welcoming restaurant with original and sophisticated dishes which is rare in Mauricie. I highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Too expensive for very little on the plate... I tried the trout. She was small and thin with no real accompaniment... Her taste was earthy . You need to eat at least two dishes to eat a more normal meal. Because the portions are very small and without accompaniment. The price is exaggerated for what it offers... The only thing to discover was their fries, very good but also too expensive for what they are...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing every visit. Each mouthful is a taste pleasure. The service provided by Amelia and Christina is impeccable. In fact, the entire team is happy to serve you. Passionate people in a warm atmosphere. I havent even talked about the choice of wines :) Its a Yes! This is what we call living the gastronomic experience from A to Z.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is very good but average quantity for the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A meal of unparalleled finesse!! Each of the 4 dishes tasted were delicious; had to try one of the dessert choices to live the experience to the end. Again, no disappointment! To try it is to adopt it! Thanks to the whole team

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

A big wow in discovering this restaurant! Excellent dishes, and impeccable and friendly service! We highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

There were 4 of us and everyone loved it Very good service Perfect atmosphere A perfect evening Thanks to the entire Zélé team

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere is very warm. Amelia s service is excellent. The dishes are exquisite and tasty and adapted to the seasons. Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Quebec where we ate.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Always a very pleasant experience! Welcoming, warm, with exquisite flavors! Fast and efficient service! I highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Beautiful place, beautiful atmosphere and excellent service. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good, good atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Simply excellent!

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I would really have liked to discover this restaurant... But my reservation has just been canceled by the restaurant due to lack of tables... In response to the owners response: You regret my lack of indulgence and find my comment distressing... Hmm... I dont have the habit of giving a single star to the places I visit or even a negative comment. You are pleased to have informed me 3 hours before the reservation time... Very good. Your response, much more than the late cancellation, shows that we simply do not have the same perception of customer service (from one business manager to another business manager).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very warm and a beautiful decoration its very relaxing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The meal was simply excellent. If I had to find something constructive to say, the portions were a little too generous and I am a very good eater! The last thing I want is to waste something

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The best restaurant in all of Mauricie, no question!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Absolutely everything was perfect. Thank you Samuel.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very very good Very welcoming staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Exquisite! Pretty terrace, refined dishes, excellent service. I will definitely return there when visiting this region!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A delight in a wonderful atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Well thought out and superbly executed cuisine. Interesting and refreshing flavor combination. To try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good value for money. Good food. Welcoming staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent both for the meal and the service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good service and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

WOW! Experience that exceeded our expectations. We will add it to our outings and make the detour even if we are from the city of QC. Thank you for the impeccable service and experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Impressive! The food is exceptional and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A real favorite! Everything on the blackboard menu is tempting and youre not disappointed when it arrives at the table. Its a place to discover, were leaving and we cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best restaurants Shawinigan

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

It was delicious, the atmosphere was very warm and the service excellent. The quail with sage butter was succulent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

One of the best restaurants in town! Relaxed atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent service and its really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

My favorite restaurant in Shawi...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Two visits and a very good experience each time. Some dishes are a little expensive, the bill can add up quickly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very nice experience and an excellent meal!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I am speechless and in ecstasy

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

First experience at Zélé with my partner. A very warm welcome in a warm place. Very friendly service, with real knowledge of the dishes. A good variety of original dishes accompanied by beers from local microbreweries.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fast service despite the traffic during this first weekend of opening of the new snack bar. Your shrimp roll, better than that of Ste-Flavie, in Gaspésie!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is friendly. The waitresses are nice, friendly and professional. I loved my experience! Thank you and well done

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We were absolutely charmed by this unique restaurant, both elegant and rustic. The waitresses were efficient, attentive and friendly. The dishes are to die for: we had the beef tartare and the cod fish as a starter, as well as the toasted tomatoes and the strip steak as a meal. In addition, the wine selection is really varied and interesting (words from my sommelier friend). We recommend Zélé without hesitation: it s a unique taste experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent meal, nice variety of wine. Excellent service, lovely atmosphere. One of the best restaurants in Mauricie with a regional flavor food touch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

High-end restaurant! Succulent dish! Extra Staff and Service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good service, good food and nice atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Wow! How well we ate! Lamb shank cooked to perfection, pork cheek and creamy scallop. Incredible support! The best place in Grand Mère, that s CERTAIN!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very expensive price, few choices on the menu

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

In the heart of the charming village of Sainte-Flore, it is worth parking further away to walk a little before getting there. This pretty restaurant offers a beautiful menu featuring Quebec products. We eat very well there! The price is well worth the quality of what is served there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Taste experience without words!!! The price is very good for the portions which are generous. Beautiful atmosphere in a period house.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good restaurant. A little expensive but very nice menu. Slow service. beautiful place in a beautiful village.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Always a charm as a restaurant. Well served, and never disappointed Culinary level. More expensive than average, but believe me every dollar is worth it, real fine cuisine, with generous portions. Nice rotation of the menu. Truly a must in Mauricie!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Too delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

A beautiful slate and tasty dishes. We appreciated the imported wines offered

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good...a little expensive though!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good and great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

A total experience. Food, team, atmosphere, perfect!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very nice discovery. The dishes offered are original and have good combinations. Black Garlic Fries Cod, salsa, asparagus A delight. Well done to the Chef!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good and original menu

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent in every way!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The best restaurant in all of Mauricie in my opinion!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Locavore and creative cuisine using products from Mauricie, an often changing menu and a warm welcome in a beautiful atmosphere! Our favorite restaurant!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Delicious!! What more can I say.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Gourmet meal and good wine cellar

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good food. Nice welcome. The staff is very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent, we enjoyed this dinner with a limited but qualitative menu Very good meal for prices not much higher than in other restaurants which serve more reheated food than real cuisine unlike this restaurant. Just the black garlic fries with parmesan is a change from what you find elsewhere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Quality of service and food.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good restaurant which knows how to make beautiful blends of flavors with seasonal foods.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good family dinner with our 3 children. It s nice to find good French-style cuisine again. Keep going !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Its excellent every time. The place is warm and the staff welcoming. The kitchen offers us a great range of tasty local products all year round. For a special occasion dinner or to reward yourself after a big day, its a must. To discover!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Wow, excellent restaurant! I will go back soon

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I find that there is not much variety on the menu. As someone who doesnt like seafood and fish, I didnt have much choice. I didnt like my dish which was made with sweetbreads, I felt like I was eating fat. But my husband liked his meal which was seafood spaghetti.

★★
December 23, 2019

Music too loud, light too dim, you cant see what youre eating

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent! Perfect atmosphere, friendly staff, dishes for all tastes :D

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

very good restaurant, good service, pleasant place... a pure delight!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

excellent service excellent meal

★★
December 23, 2018

The food was excellent, however we arrived at 7:30 p.m. and our meals arrived at 9:30 p.m. The menu is displayed on blackboards like at school and you have to get up and disturb the other customers to read the menu. We have to pay 1.25 per piece for bread which in my opinion is unacceptable. The plates are quite expensive. For all these reasons I will not return....

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Delicious and comforting! Nice atmosphere, Bravo!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The dishes were plentiful and delicious. Elaborate but unpretentious plates. Very pleasant service and warm and intimate atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The food there is excellent. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the menu is varied. A beautiful place to discover!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Certainly one of the best restaurants in Mauricie. Without being gourmet, the cuisine is succulent, generous and made with love. The main dishes are the strong point of the place: excellent mastery of cooking and sauces. The wine list is also very well put together: excellent value for money, private imports, natural wines, Canadian wines, etc... The only downsides are that the starters are rather generic and less elaborate and the dessert menu is never very garnished.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Fantastic food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

One of the best places I have eaten, good taste in decoration and unbeatable food. Highly recommended, all the staff are charming, as is common in Canada.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Delicious food, excellent wine, magnificent terrace, perfect service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent service, excellent food and very friendly decor. Price a little high, but otherwise EXCELLENT!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent dishes and very professional and welcoming staff to recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The best! This is my canteen (said affectionately)

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent restaurant! Very large selection of organic wine. The dishes are prepared with always fresh ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Warm setting, gourmet menu and dynamic team!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

A great discovery! Certainly the best restaurant during our Quebec roadtrip! Everything was delicious and the service excellent! Thank you for this beautiful evening! (You can open a restaurant in France in Lyon? )

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

On the check mark, really a nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A discovery we will return to

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A little expensive... I would like more menu choices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very friendly, the setting is warm, the staff welcoming and the food is excellent. Thank you for this good time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Stunning. Best restaurant in the region by far. Congratulations to the chef and the entire team. THANKS