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Experience Québec City at its most magical

Recommendations from Alberto and the Concierge team

During the holiday season, Québec City transforms into a luminous, festive and truly enchanting destination. With its cobblestone streets, sparkling lights and bustling restaurants, exploring the city at this time of year is a joy — as long as everything is planned with care.

  • A thoughtful selection

    This is where Alberto and his concierge team come in. As true experts of Old Québec, they know the city’s finest tables, beloved local spots and holiday traditions that will make your stay feel warm, seamless and memorable.

    To help you make the most of your visit, they’ve curated a thoughtful selection of restaurant and activity recommendations designed specifically for this festive season.

    Since the holidays attract many visitors and reservations fill up quickly, we encourage you to book your dining and activities in advance. Our team will gladly assist you with all arrangements.

Holiday activities

Ice Disco

In a bright setting, DJs and artists will ignite the very first Discoglace, a refrigerated ice rink with a festive atmosphere that will be open all winter starting December 19th. Enjoy a unique, free experience at the Agora of the Port of Québec. 

Lueur

A bar-cuisine that combines the conviviality of a bar with the exceptional quality of Québec's local products. The eclectic decor, featuring colorful neon lights and a ceiling mural, creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and joyful.

Christmas Magic in Old Quebec (Les tours Cicérone)

Daily from November 21st to January 4

Experience Quebec’s Christmas traditions with an authentic character of the New France history in the heart of Old Québec and Petit-Champlain. You will be delighted by the anecdotes and Christmas décor in Old Québec. 

Restaurants recommendations

Since the holidays attract many visitors and reservations fill up quickly, we encourage you to book your dining in advance. Our team will gladly assist you with all arrangements.

Quartier Petit-Champlain

Archibald Petit-Champlain

A warm restaurant in Old Quebec showcasing Archibald’s craft beers and a comforting pub-inspired menu featuring burgers, pizzas, fish and chips and tartares, all enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the Château Frontenac.

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L’Orygine

Located in Old Quebec, L’Orygine offers a creative and thoughtful cuisine that showcases local ingredients including organic vegetables, curated fish and meats, fine herbs and heritage grains grown across Quebec. Whether you are vegan or omnivorous, you will find refined and flavourful dishes served in a bright, minimalist and welcoming setting.

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Steak Avenue

An elegant steakhouse in Quebec City, Steak Avenue serves premium cuts of meat, a seafood bar and signature cocktails, all enjoyed in a chic and refined atmosphere.

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Vieux-Carré

Just steps from Place de Paris, this refined bar awaits inside the historic Maison Leber. Perched with an exceptional view of the St. Lawrence River, slip past the wardrobe to discover a cozy and intimate hideaway.

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La Tanière3

This gastronomic gem in Old Quebec offers bold and inventive locavore cuisine inspired by Quebec's terroir, served beneath historic vaulted ceilings in an intimate setting. Since 2025, it has been officially recognized by the MICHELIN Guide with two stars, the highest distinction awarded for truly exceptional cooking.

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Va Bene

An Italian antipasto bar in the Petit Champlain district where guests share cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta and market dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Vieux-Port

Bistro St-Malo

Bistro St-Malo blends French bistro cooking with Mediterranean accents, offering dishes such as cassoulet, duck confit, mussels, tartares and house-made boudin, all prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the region.

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Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin

Located inside Hôtel Port Royal in the heart of Quebec City’s Old Port, Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin blends a gourmet tavern and a wine bar in a refined setting that mixes leather, wood, golden accents and teal tones, creating a chic and contemporary atmosphere that has earned awards for its design.

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Don Vegan

A fully vegan restaurant in Quebec City’s Old Port offering a creative plant-based menu that includes protein-based burgers, pasta, tacos, bowls and dishes inspired by international cuisines, all served in a colourful and eclectic setting.

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Il Matto

An Italian restaurant in Old Quebec where guests enjoy antipasti, fresh pasta, risottos and pizzas inspired by traditional recipes, all prepared with simple and generous ingredients in a setting reminiscent of classic Italian trattorias.

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L’Échaudé

A French bistro in Quebec City’s Old Port that highlights reinvented classics, fresh seafood and seasonal dishes prepared with precision in a bright and elegant setting.

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Laurie-Raphaël

An iconic fine-dining restaurant in Quebec City that celebrates contemporary Quebec cuisine through creative tasting menus showcasing local terroir and the craftsmanship of regional producers, all served in a refined setting where every detail is designed as part of the culinary experience.

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Légende

A restaurant in Old Quebec that showcases Nordic and boreal cuisine inspired by the local terroir, featuring creative plates made with ingredients that are foraged, fished or hunted according to the seasons, all served in an intimate space that evokes the spirit of Quebec’s natural landscape.

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Rioux et Pettigrew

A restaurant in Old Quebec that highlights creative market cuisine inspired by local ingredients, set inside a former general store transformed into a warm and inviting space where chef Dominic Jacques crafts thoughtful seasonal dishes.

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Vieux-Québec

Alphonse

A bistro in Old Quebec housed in the former Caisse Desjardins building, offering a contemporary cuisine inspired by local ingredients, paired with house-made cocktails served in an elegant and approachable setting.

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Bedeau

A wine bar in Old Quebec offering shared plates featuring charcuterie, cheeses and market-driven creations, served in a setting inspired by liturgical design for an experience that is both flavourful and distinctive.

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Bello Ristorante

An Italian restaurant in central Quebec City where guests enjoy fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian dishes, all served in a warm setting reminiscent of modern trattorias.

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Bleu Marine

A Quebec City restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and fish, offering generous ocean-inspired dishes served in an elegant and refined setting.

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Chez Boulay

A bistro that showcases boreal cuisine using ingredients from the northern terroir, featuring wild plants, berries, fish and local meats, all crafted into flavourful dishes that highlight the richness and uniqueness of Quebec’s northern landscape.

Conti Caffé

Conti Caffé offers modern Italian cuisine with antipasti, fresh pasta, risottos and meat or seafood dishes, served in a soft, urban setting that is perfect for a relaxed and flavourful meal.

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Hortus

A restaurant that celebrates local and organic products with a farm-to-table approach featuring vegetables grown on its own rooftop gardens along with regional meats and fish, all prepared with a focus on nature and freshness.

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Il Teatro

An Italian restaurant known for its contemporary approach to Italian cuisine, featuring flavourful pasta, pizzas and risottos, served in a setting that blends classic and modern design with an impressive wine cellar, seasonal cocktails and a large covered and heated terrace that can be enjoyed in any season.

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La Buche

A Quebec restaurant that reinvents traditional sugar-shack classics with dishes such as pâté chinois, tourtière, pea soup and venison tartare, all served in a rustic, history-filled setting for a truly authentic Québécois.

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Le Clan

A fine-dining restaurant led by chef Stéphane Modat that showcases Quebec’s terroir through dishes featuring game, northern fish, foraged ingredients and local products, all served in an elegant historic house that highlights the region’s culinary identity and creativity.

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Le Continental

A historic restaurant renowned for its classic French cuisine prepared and flambéed tableside, featuring iconic dishes such as the “Continental” filet mignon, duck à l’orange and crêpes Suzette served right before your eyes.

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Sagamité

An Indigenous restaurant that highlights the culinary traditions of the First Nations with dishes prepared from game, fish and forest ingredients, offering a flavourful experience rooted in contemporary Indigenous culture and gastronomy.

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Saint-Amour

An iconic Quebec City restaurant offering refined French gastronomy inspired by the local terroir, with creative and meticulously crafted dishes served in an elegant, garden-like setting recognized as one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the country.

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Quartier St-Roch / Saint-Sauveur

Charbon Steakhouse

A Quebec City steakhouse known for its charcoal grilled specialties, high quality cuts of meat and generous plates, served in an urban and elegant setting that highlights the craft of open flame cooking.

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Hono Izakaya

A Japanese izakaya offering a menu inspired by Tokyo’s bustling taverns, featuring yakitori skewers, ramen, gyozas, sushi and small plates to share, all served in a lively atmosphere where the grill and open kitchen bring the experience to life.

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Jjacques

A restaurant that celebrates fish and seafood with a menu focused on the freshness of daily catches and creative plates, highlighting the purity and quality of each ingredient.

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Kundah Hôtel

An indian restaurant offering cuisine inspired by African and international flavours, featuring colourful and generous dishes served in a modern and welcoming setting that is perfect for enjoying a warm and vibrant culinary experience.

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Le Clocher Penché

A neighbourhood bistro known for its creative market cuisine made with local ingredients, featuring thoughtful seasonal dishes and an approach to gastronomy that feels both accessible and authentic.

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Le 101 Restaurant de quartier

A restaurant where chef and owner Charles Gignac offers contemporary French cuisine prepared with local ingredients, featuring refined dishes and a menu that evolves with the seasons for an elegant and welcoming experience.

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Melba

A restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and fish that highlights daily catches with shareable, well crafted plates served in a warm and contemporary setting. We highly recommend reserving in advance!

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Quartier Saint-Jean Baptiste / Montcalm

Albacore

A restaurant that highlights fresh fish and seafood with a modern, product-focused cuisine, offering clean and refined plates in a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of contemporary coastal bistros.

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Bistro B

A contemporary bistro led by chef François Blais, known for its spontaneous market-driven cuisine where the menu changes daily according to arrivals, featuring creative plates that showcase carefully selected local ingredients.

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Bistro le Hobbit

A gourmet bistro offering inventive cuisine inspired by market ingredients, with refined plates served in a welcoming atmosphere and a menu that evolves with the seasons.

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Buvette Scott

A small gourmet bar that highlights shareable plates made with local ingredients, a selection of natural wines and a simple, creative cuisine served in an intimate and inviting space.

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L’Atelier

A cocktail bar and restaurant known for its expert mixology and modern cuisine, featuring tartares, grilled dishes and creative plates served in a vibrant setting that blends urban elegance with a festive spirit.

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Ophelia

A restaurant specializing in premium fish, seafood and grilled dishes, offering refined plates made with fresh ingredients in a chic setting that highlights a contemporary approach to gastronomy.

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Petits Creux

A bistro inspired by the flavours of Corsica, offering shareable plates, charcuterie, cheeses, fish, pasta and island specialties, all served in a bright and simple setting that highlights authentic Mediterranean cooking.

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Quartier Limoilou

Arvi

 A Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern, creative cuisine centered on local ingredients. Enjoy a tasting menu, available in classic or vegetarian options, while watching each dish come to life in the open kitchen. 

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Cendrillon

A restaurant known for its inventive cuisine that blends local ingredients, French influences and creative touches, offering refined plates served in an intimate setting that highlights freshness and the character of the region’s terroir.

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La Planque

A restaurant tucked away in Quebec City’s Limoilou district, offering inventive market cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients, featuring dishes that change with daily arrivals, along with oysters, fresh fish, game and Quebec cheeses, complemented by a well curated selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

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