Quebec City Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Quebec City

Québec City's cuisine has strong French ties, which can be found in its hearty stews, meat pies, specialty chocolate shops, bakeries, crêperies and cafes that fill the streets. A popular dish to try is poutine: French fries smothered in fresh cheese curds and topped with a hot gravy. 

For a distinctly Canadian meal, head to La Traite; the restaurant's menu features ingredients that have been locally caught or picked. Located in a building that dates back to 1677, Aux Anciens Canadiens' waiters don period-style clothing and serve authentic dishes that feature locally produced maple syrup. Le Clocher Penché's weekend brunches are also popular for visitors and locals alike. For special occasions, reserve a table at Restaurant Initiale. Recent visitors say the views, cuisine and service are worth the splurge.

Find the Best Restaurants in Quebec City

  • #1
    Restaurant Taniere
    #1 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 145 reviewsTripAdvisor (145)
    $$ | International, Canadian, Contemporary
    36 1/2 rue Saint-Pierre, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3Z6 Canada
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  • #2
    iX pour Bistro
    #2 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 922 reviewsTripAdvisor (922)
    $$ | American, International, Fusion
    1104 18e Rue, Quebec City, Quebec G1J 1Z1 Canada
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  • #3
    Arvi
    #3 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 119 reviewsTripAdvisor (119)
    $$ | French, Canadian
    519 3eme Avenue, Quebec City, Quebec G1L 2W4 Canada
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  • #4
    Bachir
    #4 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 898 reviewsTripAdvisor (898)
    $ | Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
    54, boulevard Rene Levesque Ouest, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 2A4 Canada
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  • #5
    Bistro La Goulette​
    #5 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 113 reviewsTripAdvisor (113)
    $ - $$ | Mediterranean, Tunisian, Moroccan, Diner
    56 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 2A4 Canada
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  • #6
    Chez Rioux & Pettigrew
    #6 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1562 reviewsTripAdvisor (1562)
    $ - $$ | French, Canadian
    160 rue St-Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W1 Canada
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  • #7
    Laurie Raphael
    #7 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1084 reviewsTripAdvisor (1084)
    $$ | Canadian, Contemporary
    117 Rue Dalhousie Vieux Port, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 9C8 Canada
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  • #8
    Beclub Bistro Bar
    #8 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 391 reviewsTripAdvisor (391)
    $ - $$ | French, Bar, Canadian
    17, Rue Saint Stanislas, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4G7 Canada
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  • #9
    O 6E Sens
    #9 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 254 reviewsTripAdvisor (254)
    $ - $$ | Contemporary, Healthy, Canadian
    1200, Avenue de Germain-Des-Pres, Quebec City, Quebec G1V 3M7 Canada
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  • #10
    Bistro La Cohue
    #10 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 276 reviewsTripAdvisor (276)
    $ - $$ | French, European, Canadian
    3440 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois 3440 Chemin des Quatre Bourgeois, Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4T3 Canada
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  • #11
    Chez Biceps BBQ
    #11 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 159 reviewsTripAdvisor (159)
    $ - $$ | Barbecue, Canadian
    5151 Henri Bourassa, Quebec City, Quebec G1H 3B1 Canada
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  • #12
    La Planque
    #12 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 454 reviewsTripAdvisor (454)
    $$ | Canadian, French
    1027 3ieme Avenue, Quebec City, Quebec G1L 3X3 Canada
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  • #13
    La Pizzaio
    #13 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 653 reviewsTripAdvisor (653)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Pizza
    319 Rue Saint Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W8 Canada
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  • #14
    Masaru Sushi
    #14 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 207 reviewsTripAdvisor (207)
    $ | Sushi
    46 Rue Garneau, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V5 Canada
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  • #15
    Le Continental
    #15 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1574 reviewsTripAdvisor (1574)
    $$ | French, Canadian
    26 Rue St-Louis, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3Y9 Canada
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  • #16
    La Gueule de Bois
    #16 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 311 reviewsTripAdvisor (311)
    $ - $$ | French, Canadian
    207 rue de Saint-Vallier Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3P2 Canada
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  • #17
    Les Sales Gosses
    #17 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 623 reviewsTripAdvisor (623)
    $ - $$ | Italian, French, European, Fusion
    620 Rue Saint Joseph Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3B9 Canada
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  • #18
    Bati Bassac
    #18 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 421 reviewsTripAdvisor (421)
    $ - $$ | Asian, Thai, Cambodian
    125 Rue Saint-Joseph East 125 St-Joseph East, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3A8 Canada
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  • #19
    Restaurant Legende
    #19 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1061 reviewsTripAdvisor (1061)
    $$ | Wine Bar, Canadian, Deli, Contemporary
    255, rue Saint-Paul, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3W5 Canada
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  • #20
    L'Affaire Est Ketchup
    #20 of 1,746 Places to Eat in Quebec City
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 474 reviewsTripAdvisor (474)
    $ - $$ | French, Canadian
    46 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3A5 Canada
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