This place initially gave off tourist-trap vibes but I'm all for it! It was in such a good location in Old Quebec and I liked the patio area (great for people watching - lol), though we did end up dining inside instead since it was a little chilly. The inside has lots of seating. There is a flight of stairs to get to the washroom - just something to keep in mind if you have accessibility issues. I didn't ask if there was a more convenient bathroom on the ground floor. Servers were attentive and friendly. We got the soup, steak frites, salmon, and pork. The portions were bigger than I expected. Steak was slightly overcooked. The salmon was actually great & not dry. My favourite was the soup. Soo creamy and savoury! read more

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I visited this restaurant in October 2024 so my review is a bit overdue. I initially didn't want to dine here because it looked like it had too much of a tourist vibe but I actually liked how it had a lively and comfy atmosphere and the foods were pretty decent. The foods had bold flavors and the portions sizes were good, too. read more

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Delicious lunch spot and very filling! We didn't eat the rest of the day after this meal and walked the city for hours! We started with the escargot, which was sooo delicious. Butter, garlicky, and cheesy. Best intro to escargot if someone is interested in trying it. It was another below freezing day in Quebec and a burger sounded like a perfect hearty meal... and it was. the burger plate was huge and the blue cheese on it was tasty. It was a slower day in the city so the waiters gave out complementary crème brûlée which was a lovely surprise. It had a nice maple flavor to make it unique. The only downside was one of our cups was dirty but the rest of the experience out weighed that. read more

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Waitress recommended the pork chop which was delish. Juicy and flavorful. Sitting outside with a nice breezy in the summer is a plus, but it can get loud as the restaurant faces the roads where many locals and tourists roam. read more

Our New Year Eve Eve dinner took place at this beautiful restaurant across from the chateau. It was magical looking at the lighted-up chateau from the window with French music playing in the background. We also got seated right next to the Christmas tree!! There was a musician played the piano. I appreciated the music and the artist so much that I was the first one to clap my hands. Everyone seemed to love their job there. The pianist played with passion and joy while the waiter was going out of his way to make us happy! When I was struggling trying to remember the name of a song, he told me it was Bésame Mucho The way of cooking seemed to be more modern than the other French fine dining places so to be honest, at first, I didn't expect I would love the food as much as I did. My partner had a hamburger and my kids had their most favorite French fries and pizza I had escargots which were off the shells so at first I didn't expect much (I always respect anything classy and traditional) but it was actually more tasty than the other place!! I had duck confit all the way in Quebec City. My pasta with duck confit in orange sauce was to die for!! read more

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Phenomenal experience. Amazing food, extraordinary service, breathtaking views. This restaurant is a diamond. Hubby raved about his Poutine appetizer and Beef Jowl entree. I loved my Escargot appetizer and Seafood Pasta. Our server went above and beyond. We were in a hurry because the Airline lost our luggage and we needed to buy clothes at Simon's before they closed for the night. She rushed our order out to us and we couldn't have been happier. Sitting on the patio offers unbelievable views of Château Frontenac. Simply incredible. read more

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Great restaurant and located just down the street from hotel. The service was fantastic. The food even better. The duck confit was awesome as was the Wall Eye. Finish with the Creme Brulee. read more

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It is a restaurant located in a historic 17th-century building in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Situated on Rue Saint-Anne, it is located across Place d'Armes from the Château Frontenac. it looks amazing, especially in the rain and at night. We were relaxing at Duffin Terrace and got a craving for coffee, I googled and found a couple of cafes, but this one looked very beautiful. It was not a rush time, so got the table easily. We did enjoy the view of Chateau Frontenac, sitting outside having sips of great coffee. I thought I would come back for dinner but bad luck, it was pouring really bad... nevertheless, enjoyed the history, food, vibe, and culture at this amazing bistro. read more

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What a great spot. Food is delicious, service was great. We tried their pizza and it was great. There is a pool table in the back. Found it on tiktok. There is outside tables as well. Recommend the escargot. read more

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It was past 12:30pm and chilly rainy afternoon. We went to a restaurant near where we were and it was packed with people. We were seated at a large table and behind us, there were interesting wine displays. As soon as sat down, we asked for French onion soup. Asked how the portions is. The waitress said, it's not that big, like a cup in English with French accent. She was so welcoming and kind. So we ordered one for each but it was more like a bowl filled with rich mozzarella cheese. For party of four, we ordered two pasta dishes, a hamburger and a pizza. My dad ordered beer, mom ordered pepsi, my cousin ordered drafted beer and I ordered red wine. Food came out very slowly and we enjoyed every single bite. We stayed there for more than 2 hours to finish our food. If you are in rush, I don't recommend this place. So the food was really good and the service was beyond my expectations. Our waitress was very friendly and helped out with our drinks and food. We followed her recommends and they were awesome. The portions weren't too small so we had to take whole pizza to go. The price is rather reasonable for the location and fame of this restaurant. The atmosphere was very classy and upscaled. Full of customers so the reservation is highly recommend. It was such a relxing, warm experience, I recommend Bistro 1640. read more

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Great vibes, the one dish I ordered (eggs Benedict poutine) was perfect for two people. High quality eggs, potatoes perfectly cooked down, delicious sausage. I only ordered one thing but it was perfect. read more

Bistro 1640 - Eggs Benedict Poutine - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Great ambience the old-fashioned is on point pork chop was solid choice bartender made it worthwhile sitting at the bar chatting with him read more

Bistro 1640 - Old fashioned - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Right years ago my family and I got into Quebec late on a cold December night. We walked across the green to Bistro 1640 and had a great memorable meal and what really stood out was the French onion soup. We recently went back and it was a good as we remembered, even the onion soup! The food was great! The cocktails are innovative and good. We've decided that this is our family's favorite restaurant anywhere read more

Bistro 1640 - La Récolte - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

A trip to Bistro 1640 was our first official meal when rolling into Quebec City. We were ravenous and almost ordered every single thing on the menu, and nothing disappointed. The poutine du canard, duck poutine, was a delicious introduction to Canadian poutine. My wife had the seafood pasta with dill, which I'm used to in cold salads, but was delicious in this piping hot dish. I had the beef jowl over veggies and it was a beef lovers paradise! Every strand of roast beef was falling apart, tender, and just this incredible beef flavor. We had the escargot and garlic butter, and it was fantastic as well. We kept on ordering stuff, and never found a thing that we didn't like. Everything here was cooked to perfection, with ingredients of the highest quality and the service is attentive to a point. We sat on the patio, just across from this huge park square, bordered by the Château Frontenac and the city's palisade. It was great for people watching. If you're ever in Quebec city this place is a must visit. read more

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Welcoming bartenders. Excellent drinks. The service was very attentive and the food recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere- lounge, speakeasy vibe, and fabulous music mix. We loved the pork chop and the duck. The side vegetables were SO fresh and delicious. We will be back. Noise level- perfect for talking, and listening! read more

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They have a great location, we were seated outside looking towards the chateau. We got to listen to live music during our visit, be ready for a long wait if you don't make reservations in advance. Because of how busy they were, we only ordered drinks. We got Le spritz à Gigi and sangria blanche. We would highly recommend this spot for happy hour and hope to revisit soon because the food looked great read more

Bistro 1640 - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Service was fantastic. They plate all of their food wonderfully. Everything that went by looked delicious. Great Street side seats provide a wonderful view, local street performers, and lots of people watching. All of our plates were fantastic. The burgers, snails, and pouting were all enjoyable. read more

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Lovely Parisian style cafe in the heart of old Quebec. Menu offers a variety of fare from pizzas to salads and steaks. Inside dining room provides an intimate setting, while the outdoor table top allows you to catch the sights of the daily crowd We ordered the charcuterie board, escargot, onion soup, and kale salad and were all satisfied with our meals. Price point is medium to high yet portions are ample making the price well worthwhile. Staff was friendly and accommodating to non-French speaking guests. read more

Bistro 1640 - Charcuterie board with square in background - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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The staff's unprofessional service caused confusion and wasted our time as customers. Very disappointing

Outdoor seating only at lunch. Burger was ok, the bun doesn't hold up to the burger. Our server was a young man and very grumpy, poor service read more

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food was superbly scrumptious. the service is serendipitous. And they were playing timeless classics! could feel the warm aura of this joint while I scooped five star mushroom pasta into my mouth. the Bistro 1640 is truly a hidden gem. read more

We arrived just 5 minutes before they closed the kitchen and yet they were kind enough to let us get an order in. We were only looking for a snack and what we ordered did not disappoint. The tartares were definitely my favorites though, especially the beef. It's a great stop in Quebec City, just keep in mind that the kitchen closes from 3-4pm. read more

Bistro 1640 - Escargot - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We stayed at Le Château Frontenac and walked past this building with its bright red roof many times during our stay. We decided to go for a drink on our last night to cap off our stay. The bartenders were friendly and helpful in answering questions. The interior is cozy. There were several signature cocktails to choose from along with a fully-stocked bar. We sat at the bar and had a nice conversation with another couple from the US. It's was a great way to close out a fantastic trip. read more

Bistro 1640 - Drinks - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

It's all about the patio. Never been in the winter but, wow, what an incredible space in front of the chateau. Plenty of activity along the sidewalk to keep you entertained. Live music, street performers, horse carriage and of course the chateau. Pizza and burgers were great and moderately priced for being in such a touristy area. We sat here for a couple of hours just soaking in the experience and enjoying some drinks and food. read more

After a long day of walking around the carnaval sites, this was the perfect spot to have a late supper. We got a table by the front window, very cozy and comfortable with a fire going near by. Service was very attentive and pleasant and the food delicious. read more

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GOOD FOOD BUT SKIP GLOOMY INDOOR SEATING On our recent trip to Old Quebec, we dined at Bistro 1640 that is located just steps away from Chateau Frontenac. The restaurant is popular with tourists (yes - you can call it a tourist trap) and is easily found with its brightly lit red roof. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner but service and atmosphere could have been better. With the Canada Labour Day weekend crowd gone, we were immediately seated without reservations. Outdoor seating was unavailable so we were seated inside. The waitress originally wanted to seat us near the noisy bar but when we asked for a quieter table, she directed us to a table in the dark corner of the room. The worn out décor and the dim lighting contributed to a gloomy atmosphere on what was a beautiful summer evening at dusk. We ordered the Roasted French Cut Pork Chop ($36) and the Glazed Duck Leg and Fresh Pasta ($36). The very thick pork chop was moist and tender but the pork chop was covered with too much melted and grainy goat cheese. The pork chop was served with a tasty potato gratin and asparagus. We enjoyed the sweet orange glaze on the confit duck leg that was served with buttered pasta. The highlight of the meal was the Maple Syrup Crème Brulee ($14) - the burnt sugar was still hot from being torched. 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

Great food! Not bad price wise and was at the right place at right time to enjoy early Christmas dinner. My hubby enjoyed the duck leg, if you eat meat definitely a great choice. read more

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We had just arrived to Quebec for our long NYE weekend. While waiting for friends, we took a walk around and happened a upon Bistro 1640. What a cute place on the outside and what a transformation on the inside. Such a great space. The staff was very friendly and attentive and made our experience a positive one. Thank you The menu was a bit limited for us but my choice of the Shrimp salad/bowl was perfect. They have great seating options with tables and the retro booths. The entire place gave me the throw back feeling waiting for Rat Pack to appear. The food was great and it set the tone for the whole weekend. A weekend of great food! A lot of great food. read more

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Service: excellent Food: excellent. The complimentary bread was delicious as well as the french onion soup appetizer. I had the duck confit which was great. My wife had the beef cheeks which was fork tender and so tasty. Our dessert was a strawberry cheesecake which was light and delicious. Atmosphere: great One of the best meals we had in Quebec City. read more

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Great service and amazing food! Pork chop for me and pasta with veal meatballs for my wife. Best meal we had in Quebec IMO.

This place was located near our hotel, actually within walking distance. The restaurant was dimly lit from the inside with tons of seating. The service was phenomenal. The waitress and waiter worked together as a team serving us. We ordered french onion soup which was topped with melted cheese with even amount of onion inside. Then we ordered escargot which I didn't eat, but my husband did. It was cooked to perfection and per my husband, it was savory. Then our entrees were duck pasta and beef steak. The meat were very soft! We definitely ate it all. Definitely returning here when we vacation. To Quebec. read more

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We did not need a reservation on a busy weekend. But we did go to a early dinner. We ordered the sirloin steak dinner. The steak was cooked perfectly. And it was dry aged, so it was quite delicious. The potatoes au gratin were very good and the grilled vegetables were savory. I also ordered the French onion soup. It was good but for some reason I did it enjoy the French onion soup in Sapristi much more. A very nice and enjoyable ambiance and our waitress was very attentive and kind. Very nice place and food was enjoyed as well. read more

Bistro 1640 - Dry aged Sirloin cooked perfectly - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Food was great and reasonable price. Service was exceptional and the waiter that served us was absolutely amazing and funny. We had a terrific time and dinner. read more

Beautiful restaurant that has modern ambiance with an old world charm! The service was impeccable and food was great. We had a burger, pizza and tartare. The tuna tartare was great but the steak was just ok. Same with the escargot. The broccoli soup was the best I've ever had and my guests said the burger and pizza are something they HAVE to go back for. Definitely try to sit in the front of the restaurant because the views of the street and Chateau really add a little something special! read more

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Great location, very busy so be prepared, staff was extremely attentive and friendly. They accommodated my gluten free request which is always appreciated. The sangria was light and refreshing. Tuna tartare was very flavorful. read more

Bistro 1640 - White sangria - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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One evening after touring around Quebec City, we were looking for a fun place for dinner. We passed by Bistro 1640 a couple times earlier in the day and realizing how popular it was, decided to look into it. The menu offers plenty of options from burgers and salads to pizzas. So, we made a reservation. Upon arrival, we noticed the patio was completely full. We were here during the heat wave, so the patio wasn't really our first choice anyways. We sat in the back room for dinner enjoying songs from the seventies and eighties and their corresponding music videos playing on the nearby TV screens. Our server couldn't have been nicer. She was kind when our attempts at speaking French failed and helped us navigate the menu too. The wine list was pretty great too. We found some of our favorites from California at reasonable prices. For dinner, we ordered salads and shared a pizza. The restaurant also has a small bar inside that is perfect for a drink with a friend. read more

Bistro 1640 - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

We ordered the duck confit & the steak filet both dishes was bland in flavor. The kids meat pasta was delicious which was surprising because it wasn't even on the menu. read more

Bistro 1640 - Duck leg with rooted vegetables - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

A nice restaurant across from the Chateau Frontenac. It features native Québécois cuisine. We enjoyed the French Onion soup, a veggie burger, the escargot and some cocktails. Nice thick menu. They do take reservations especially on busy nights. We had excellent service. read more

Bistro 1640 - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

After after a week of dining in Quebec, I have to say this was our favorite restaurant! Friendly servers who spoke French and English and the food was great! The standout was the joue boeuf jowls. And the fries with the Classico burger were so crispy! And the place had a very beautiful interior ... very classy. read more

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My favorite place in old town to sit outside for the view. Had a delicious burger with friendly service. What more could you want?