I was able to walk into Bello ristorante for bar seating, but I could definitely see Bello being busy! Bello is an Italian restaurant, but thinking about it, I don't think I've had it with more of a French influence. Coming from NYC, I'm usually more used to American-Italian. I had their veal parm and the tagliatelle nere al frutti di mare. I liked the veal parm, but I'm used to the pasta being more tomato, while theirs seem to be more white wine focused - definitely different from my taste bud from US! The tagliatelle was a squid ink seafood pasta. I like how they have either full size or half size portions! read more

Bello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Terrible ambiance and food took forever. I'm only writing more to get the amount of characters that yelp requires.

Was there twice on our stay in Quebec. Strange to give a "maybe" when we visited two nights during the stay. Food was very good! First night was a shared barrita salad, and 1/2 order of pasta with clams (yum) and pasta with sausage (yum). Last visit was calamari (yum) with, to me, a very, very faintly flavored mayo sauce (meh) and Parmesan fondue which was a deep fried cube of cheese ala mozzarella sticks. They were out of clams so I tried the pasta and wild mushrooms which was nice and another order of pasta and sausage. Carrot cake was quite good with a frosting that was not as overpowering sweet as American style. Now, service was something else. Expect a very leisurely meal. You might even think you are forgotten. One night the male staff were completely taken with young ladies. Lots of chit-chat, hanging around, etc. to the lack of paying attention to other diners. No one seemed to know what table was getting what dinners. The following night was a somewhat repeat of disorganization but with female waitstaff. One customer's chair slid off the raised outdoor dining area and he landed on the sidewalk. The staff knew this but only much later asked if he was ok. Strange, indeed. So this is where the "maybe" comes to play. Food was quite good but for the price, I would expect a much smoother operation with waitstaff attentiveness. read more

Wanted to find an Italian restaurant that served pizza and Bello Ristorante was down the street. We did not have reservations and even through we were there really early, we almost didn't get seated. The place was busy. We ordered and had drinks. There was a nice flow to the restaurant. It wasn't what I expected, I was thinking of a neighborhood pizza place. This was an elegant Italian restaurant with a really nice menu so we decided to forgo the pizza and order dishes to try. They offer half portions on many dishes which was a really nice option as well. I had the Pesto pasta and it was delightful. My husband had the lasagna and our friends also had pasta and the French Onion soup. Along with our meal we had the Calamari and I enjoyed a Paloma. All gave their meals 2 thumbs up. read more

Bello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Had the veal scaloppine and was underwhelmed. Service was ok, dish was nicely presented but the veal was like thin fried shoe leather. Maître d' was apologetic said he would talk to the chef.. read more

My meal was very uneven. The Caesar salad was outstanding but the shrimp risotto was terrible. It was sour. I don't know if the wine wasn't cooked off enough or what. It didn't taste of lemon. I didn't send it back because it honestly ruined my appetite. Salad was good! read more

A great restaurant and one of the busier ones in Old Quebec City. I highly recommend reservations. The food is phenomenal as is the service. I highly recommend the Fried Parmiginao amd the pastas. The Tagliatelle was especially good with a savory sweet component. read more

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Oh, Hello Bello! If you love Italian food, definitely make reservations for Bello in Quebec City. Luckily our hotel made these last minute bar reservations for us and we were so glad that he did. Sexy ambiance, with their low lights and clubbish-vibes but in a good way. The music mood was an excellent one. Servers are very distiguished and polished. Extreme elegance here but don't worry you don't have to get all dressed up but I would recommend wearing something nice. Upon being greeted by a friendly host we were seated at the bar which is usually our normal spot. Our bartender was very friendly and efficient. We started off with a glass of Montepulciano red wine and Arancini. My husband also had French Onion Soup which he said was the best ever. I ordered a salad for myself. Since they are known for Italian we shared their Proscuitto Pizza. It was well cooked and crispy just to our liking. The dough wasn't all that heavy either. We also ordered one of their coffee drinks which was half Baileys, half Frangelico topped with Espresso. They were so good and perfect to end our meal with. I know I am going to try and make them at home sometime. Bello is definitely a restaurant to dine in while visiting Quebec. It was expensive but again definitely worth it. I know we will be back hopefully next year again. Cheers! read more

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Service was a bit lacking for this type of restaurant. They forgot my drink twice and never got my water. Scallop risotto - was good, but I've had better. I would try something else. Scallops were overcooked and risotto was a bit too salty. Tiramisu - the lady fingers weren't soaked in coffee and it's a dry lady finger.not impressed. read more

Bello Ristorante - Scallop risotto - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Little did I know that Quebec City had such great Italian food until our tour guide told us. We tried Bello since we thought it was cool it was the same name as the Minionese word for hello. We were beyond impressed and had such unique food we haven't had before including the Tagliatelle All'Anatra which comprises of Tagliatelle, duck confit, cloth-wrapped foie gras, pine nut, mascarpone, and fig chutney and the Tonno Cotta A Metà which contains Seared tuna, mango and tequila emulsion, grilled vegetables, quinoa, almonds, artichokes. We also had Canadian beer and red wine. The service was great and the ambiance was similiar to La Buche, their sister Quebecois restaurant, but with an Italian flair. The newspaper style menu was a particularly amazing touch. read more

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My wife and I stopped by on our cruise stop. We shared a pizza (pepperoni, mushroom and peppers) and a Caesar salad. The use bacon on the salad instead of anchovies. The salad was very flavorful and the pizza was delicious. Would definitely go back. read more

Bello Ristorante - Pizza and Caesar salad for two - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

I went here with a group of colleagues and the food was outstanding. I shared an Antipasto board with a friend and it was fantastic, everything about it was quality. I had the French onion soup as an appetizer and wish I'd had another bowl! For my main I had a pizza. I was mildly disappointed with the pizza; I felt that it was mediocre compared to the food I started with. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, it was dimly lit, with a lively vibe to it. read more

Ahhhhh we loved this restaurant. The bartender turned me on to a new wine, which was lovely and the food was superb. The service was attentive without being overly rushed. We sat at the bar because we had no reservations, which was perfectly fine. Reservations are suggested because they are busy. read more

Inside the old walls of Quebec City at dinnertime I was skeptical of almost every restaurant I saw. Desperate not to wind up in a tourist trap with awful food, as had happened recently in Montreal, spotting Bello was a relief. It traded in Italian fare, not French, had a buzz about it owing to a modern ambiance, and sported enough diners that I feared I might not be able to get a seat. Happily, I was seated here without a reservation but the first seat they supplied was at the bar (no problem) and right in the heat path of the nearby pizza oven (huge problem). When I said there was no way I could sit there - voila - a table magically appeared. So speak up. Bello's pastas aren't, unfortunately, made in house but they make up for that with comically large portions. Seeing the volume of pasta on other plates, I was happy to have ordered only a half-serving of Linguini Bolognese. Accompanied by a bottle of wine and a Calamari Fritti starter, it was clear I'd made a good choice this time. Perhaps you're not in French Canada seeking Italian fare but if what you really want is a place where you can get a satisfying meal inside the walls of Old Quebec, Bello is a very good option. read more

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Great Rigatoni Carbonara and Taglatelle Canard. Arancini appetizer to die for. Taste buds exploded. Maria very good and attentive. read more

Bello Ristorante - Bello. Decision descision - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Beautiful building and I am learning that most restaurants in this city are open space with no AC so it was uncomfortably warm. Service was efficient and food came out of the kitchen fairly quick. We had the linguini meat sauce bolognese. Light on the marinara sauce but delicious. They offer half or full portions. We also had the scallop risotto. The sautéed scallops were tender and sweet. This dish also was good. Overall, good food not great but worth a stop in. So many options in the city to choose from making a second trip here unlikely for me. read more

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We had a bit of a mixed experience here. Bread was delicious. Caprese was good. My seafood risotto was also good. My husband really didn't like his chorizo risotto. And the restaurant is super tight--they really pack people in. Also the music choices weren't great. read more

This was our first time at Bello Ristorante ,Every single one of us enjoyed the food and service.The ambiance was so good and welcoming . Julien and Abdel are for sure playing a big role in getting the 5 star review for the restaurant ! Thank you. read more

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DELICIOUS ITALIAN DINNERS We enjoyed dining twice at Bello Ristorante during our recent visit to Old Quebec. Bello is an attractive upscale restaurant with both indoor seating and an outdoor covered patio that faces a quiet street. Service was professional and friendly. We had returned to Bello to celebrate my birthday but other than a birthday greeting by the host while being seated, it was disappointing that our waitress never acknowledged my birthday. Both evenings began with the Insalata di Rucola (arugula salad $15) and the Calamari Fritti ($20). Each was large enough to share. The arugula salad was the best salad we had during our trip - lightly dressed and tossed with herbs and finely julienned and sliced veggies. The calamari was expertly fried and not overcooked - crisp outside and tender on the inside. For our entrees, we had Linguine alle Vongole ($33), Fettucine all'Anatra ($38), Rigatoni all'Arrabiata al Gambaretti (1/2 order $28) and Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone ($40). Our favorite was the linguine with clam sauce that had almost a dozen clams as well as chopped clams in a light broth. The tender veal scallopine was served with a luscious creamy lemon sauce that was neither sour or tart. We enjoyed the Fettucine all'Anatra with its generous amount of shredded duck confit and topped with a thick slice of foie gras torchon. Although it was a delicious dish, we felt it was too rich for a summer evening dinner and would have been better appreciated on a cold wintry night. This was also a very large dish and a half order would have been more than enough. The rigatoni with shrimp and goat cheese was a miss - we felt the goat cheese overpowered the dish and did nothing to temper or complement the spiciness of the pasta sauce. The creamy silky panna cotta was heavenly and with a scoop of raspberry sorbet, it was like having two desserts in one. Less successful was the small tiramisu that resembled a light pudding instead of a layered dessert. For Quebec newbies - note that your bill will reflect two fees - TVQ (Quebec provincial sales tax) and TPS (federal goods and services tax) that will add almost 15% to your total bill. These fees are not in lieu of your tip that is calculated on the food total only. read more

This place was packed! The seating was near each other, it was pretty loud to me and it was on the dark side. The service was top notch and the food was worth it! I'm not a big Italian person but I do like to try new things. It was a little difficult for me to decide on what I wanted since I normally don't eat pasta so I asked the server what he'd recommend for me. He asked a couple questions and steered me in a direction and it did not disappoint. I ended up with the seared veal with lemon sauce. The lemon was pretty strong so once I got the balance of sauce, veal and pasta right it was great. They serve little bread loads. All the bread in Quebec was great! You can't go wrong any where getting a fresh loaf and this was no exception. Seared Veal 8.5/10 Seafood Pasta 8.5/10 Bread 9/10 The overall experience was a little much for me with the noise, close proximities to others and dim lighting but I'm not going to let that negatively impact the score as it's just my personal preference. I only mention it for others to consider. I would return because the food was great and would be worth the experience again. read more

Bello Ristorante - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Food was exquisite! I had the fried cod w risotto and it was delicious! Service was very friendly and attentive. We sat outside and it was a blast to people watch and chat. read more

Good service, nice ambience, and the best veal I have had in my life! If you're in Quebec go here. And on the edge of the old city so great location. read more

Oh my goodness! Bello is a lovely warm restaurant with service and food to match. Highly recommend!

One of our favorite restaurants in Quebec. We sat at the bar. The manager and bartender were both very friendly. The bartender was very attentive, we didn't have to ask for anything. We split the Bello pizza which was excellent. It was very flavorful and large enough to share. Loved the decor, hip but casual. Steps away from the Chateau Frontenac. read more

When I tell you I downloaded yelp just to leave this review, I'm dead serious. My fiancée and I came from upstate New York, and on our third night in Quebec we had yet to be blown away by a dinner. We were served by Charles at Bello, and we couldn't have been happier. The Rigatoni All'arrabiata was everything we wanted. I'm not kidding; I finished my glass of water and right as I set it down, Charles had a pitcher of water in his hand and immediately filled it. If you come here, ask for him. He made our night. read more

Visiting Quebec and had a dinner reservation with my partner and their parents. Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service. Our water was refilled regularly and everyone was so kind. I love how the restaurant lights kept becoming a bit dimmer as the sun went down, it was beautiful and set a calming mood for the night. read more

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We had a terrific meal here tonight - had to go early, as we could only get a 5:00 reservation (and they said we would have to be out by 6:30). My husband and I shared the Caesar Salad for 2 (actually could have fed 4!). It was excellent. He had the veal scaloppine with mushrooms, and I had the tuna with a mango tequila emulsion, served with quinoa. Excellent. Oh, and the Bello cake (chocolate with sea salt caramel) for dessert :) Beautiful place, full to capacity by the time we left. read more

Bello Ristorante - Tuna - Italian Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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The service was excellent. Tables are tight. Food was good. Little overpriced. Nice atmosphere.

Well came over to Quebec City and visited Bello ristorante and it was a great experience quite content with the food and service. Victor was great at our needs and always making sure we were taken care of. Will visit again when in Quebec City. The ambiance was superb they did provide a small amount of light but it provides the ambience more romantic read more

My friends and I saw the crowd outside Bello Ristorante the day before we decided to come to this restaurant. Food and drink here didn't make us disappointed. We had a bottle of Verema Seleccion (Red wine). Sharing of food, - Caprese: Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes. - Minestrone: is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables. - Zuppa di Cipolla: French onion soup. - Salmon tartare - Vongole: spaghetti with clams. Service was very friendly and nice. read more

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The place is beautiful. The staff were kind and accommodating. The food was INCREDIBLE. The bread was perfect. The fried Parmesan was delectable. The clam dish was light and perfect. read more

Very crowded, but the staff remained attentive and friendly. We both had pasta dishes, and everything was super fresh. Really liked the cozy vibe, and never felt like we were rushed, even knowing that was going to be another round of seating after we left. read more

My wife and I visited on a very busy Friday evening and luckily we had reservations. We scored a nice quiet table in the corner where it was quieter and less foot traffic. A very trendy and modern vibe. After you place your order, we received a complimentary basket of bread with dipping oil and vinegar. We began with a very tasty order of grilled calamari. Cooked fresh and served hot. Excellent start. Our entrees consisted of a full order of the Linguine Bolognese and a half order of the Linguine with Pesto. If you have a healthy appetite, go with the full order, which I finished. Both dishes were very impressive. The Linguine Bolognese had an impressive amount of meat in their sauce and it was tasty. My wife loved her linguine pesto and was able to finish the half order. Both orders came out fresh and hot. No room for dessert. The service was excellent and friendly. Our waiter spoke fluent English. The prices were very reasonable considering you are within the walls of old town Quebec. If you are staying in the upper town, it's a short walk from most hotels. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic, perfect ambience, quiet, little settings. Service and management very attentive. We've had the best fried calamari we ever had! Manger and staff were amazing!! Cocktails were great!! Highly recommend dining at this restaurant! read more

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We ended up here on our first night in Quebec City and it was the best experience! The pasta and pizzas were amazing and the waiters were all so friendly and kind. Skip the other tourist traps around here (cough couch Polina pizzeria) and go here instead! We would definitely go back if ever back in the area. read more

Solid pizza options, 4 cheese was a little too cheesy for us but the Margherita was really good. Linguine with tomato sauce was flavorful as was the linguine with mushrooms. read more

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First, the service was excellent, second, the appetizers were top notch. We had the creamy fondue breaded parmigiana thingy and the Sicilian rice balls. The caprese salad was also delicious. The evening was going great until the main dishes arrived. The pizza was wanting. Odd acidic sauce, flat, lifeless crust and mediocre cheese (we even got the buffalo mozzarella). The pesto tasted like it had vinegar in it or maybe it was filled with preservatives. Not, sure what was wrong but it was positively rank. Now, back to the service, the waiter didn't even blink and remedied it. However, once chance to make a first impression means we were left unimpressed. Funny, but we had a far superior pizza in the center Royal Place at the most touristy restaurant there was. read more

I was so excited to try this restaurant. The bellman at the Fairmont Hotel gave it a glowing review and said they would be great with my food allergies. It was a Tuesday at 6:39 PM so we expected to get a table with a minimum of wait time.We were told that it would be a 5 minute wait for a table. Then, inexplicably, another party of 2 came in while we were waiting and were seated immediately. The host said that he only had seats at the bar for us (also a party of 2) unless we wanted to wait for 1.5 hours. I said to my fiancé, " maybe we should go elsewhere." The host brought back 2 glasses of champagne. Maybe he felt bad for giving away our table. We begrudgingly agreed to the bar seats. The ambiance was okay. Where we were seated at the bar was near a wood burning oven so it was hot! The only relief was when the door opened. I explained to the bartender/server about my allergies and unfortunately the kitchen messed up the order. She remedied the situation immediately. Our food was good however service was slow and paying $258 for 2 people to sit at a bar to eat seemed wasted considering the subpar level of service and mediocre ambience. I would recommend a reservation to potentially save yourself some aggravation. Perhaps, you might want to consider going elsewhere. read more

Food was great. We order Risotto, it was my first time trying , I loved it,,, service was fast.. ambience is chill. You can go on a date read more

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Service was good, but the food honestly wasn't worth its price. You can tell that quality ingredients weren't used and the noodles in the linguini pasta we ordered were a bit undercooked. If I'm paying over $100 US dollars for food, shouldn't it be good quality? Ambiance was good though as Quebec is beautiful. If I'm being honest, I don't recommend this place, find somewhere better. read more