Tucked into the charm of Old Quebec, Chez Temporel delivers a cozy café atmosphere paired with surprisingly elevated flavors. The pear martini with gin was bright and elegant, lightly sweet with a clean botanical finish that felt refined rather than sugary. The MSG with mezcal cocktail brought a smoky, adventurous character with depth and balance that made it stand out. The chili con carne was pure comfort. Rich, slow-cooked flavor, hearty without being heavy, and perfectly complemented by fresh greens and crisp bread. What truly elevated the experience was the amazing service from our waitress. Warm, attentive and effortlessly welcoming, she made the entire meal feel relaxed and personal, the kind of hospitality that turns a good dinner into a memorable one. A charming local spot with thoughtful drinks, satisfying food and genuinely exceptional service read more

Chez Temporel - Pear Martini and MSG - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Great French Bistro experience off Rue St. Jean. Food, service, & ambiance was great, the owner Louis is a great photographer as well. LOL. Started with a few favorites from the fabulous waitress who took great care to go over the menu with my group before we ordered. The French Onion and Creamy Tomato were both excellent. In particular, the French Onion might be the best iteration I've ever had. The crusted cheesy, bready top held up well to savory broth and caramelized onions. The Buvette, Tartare, and Escargot were all also very delicious. The Buvette was tender and beefy on top of a bed of cream of corn, roasted corn and tomato caramel for a slight sweetness. The Tartare was a classic rendition, beefy and mustardy, and one of the few times I've had tartare that was filling. After our meal I was snapping a photo of the restaurant and the owner Louis saw me and took a few photos for me. He's an excellent photographer as well! read more

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This is a cute, quaint bistro with lovely service. Our waitress was very accommodating and friendly to us. We came here from Arizona and loved the atmosphere and service. The chili was excellent. I had The Pear for a drink and it was excellent! If only I lived closer I would visit more! read more

Chez Temporel - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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What a gem of a restaurant! I am so glad we were steered to it by another shop owner in the neighborhood. This quaint little bistro ambience charmed and has some of the nicest staff members working hard on a busy night but still accommodated us without reservations. The delicious French inspired food was just what I craved. We decided to taste many starters. French onion soup, escargot, duck confit, foie gras with strawberries & hazelnut paste. Each of these dishes was amazing. We finished with the crème brûlée dessert that was so creamy delicious. Thank you for making a birthday evening so terrific. read more

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Amazing food, service, and ambience. Service was great- only one server handling the tables and she was fabulous! I am so glad we found this on our trip! read more

This was one of the best meals I've had. I've been to Paris several times in the last few years and this was the best French meal I've had, better than Paris. The food was extraordinary as was the service. And the ambiance was like a small French bistro in a medium sized French town. read more

Chez Temporel is a refreshing spot that's in a side street - tucked away from the overwhelming and jam packed patios of the main touristy strip of cafes and restaurants. The quality of their food and French cuisine was surprisingly really good and the prices not extremely high. It's got a narrow outdoor patio, but plenty of seats indoor - it gives off an authentic Quebec French-living atmosphere. We ordered: FRENCH ONION SOUP (4/5) - a classic done right. Perfect ratio of of brothy, cheesy, caramelized onion, & bready flavours. BONE MARROW (4/5) - my first time having bone marrow and surprised at the reasonable $18 price. super rich & decadent (almost like melted butter) with lots of crunchy textures from the thinly sliced veggies & bits of meaty bacon. BEEF TARTAR (4.5/5) - I usually see this as an appetizer on other restaurant's menus, but I liked that Chez Temporel featured this French classic as a main. Creamy, yet still light, and a more protein & nutrient dense dish (unlike most other carby main options). I loved the fresh side salad with a house-made green ginger dressing as well. MUSHROOM RISOTTO (4/5) - creamy, mushroomy, and it hit the spot. They added a twist with some crunchy additions rimming the side too! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our patio Quebecois French dinner, service, & time here! read more

Chez Temporel - French onion soup (4/5, back) Bone marrow appetizer (4/5, front) - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Deep in alley and recommended by friends, it was quite a unique cafe with a few lovely items, such as the crispy duck and seafood rolls. read more

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Excellent food. Great find. Service was friendly and efficient. Nice rustic ambiance. read more

Chez Temporel - Escargot and shrimp roll with side salad - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This restaurant was a welcomed escape from the busy downtown area, we found it down a little alley without any crowds and it's framed by beautiful flowers around the doorway. The food was amazing, I got the duck confit salad and the duck fell right off the bone and was seasoned to perfection. Extremely fresh and the croissant for the shrimp sandwich was also divine - super light and crisp! Honestly better than any bakery I tried when there. read more

Chez Temporel - Duck confit salad - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Looking for delicious, authentic, slightly off the beaten path? This is it! Warm atmosphere, great background tunes, friendly service, and a truly french Québécois feeling awaits. The duck confit salad and croque madam (egg added) were hits. Next time, dinner! read more

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Locates in the street corner, easy to find. French onion soup tastes good. Flank beef also tastes good and juicy. Staff is very nice and gorgeous. read more

Chez Temporel - Menu, of appetizers. - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Came here for dinner with my family while we were visiting Quebec and had a great meal! The staff were super friendly and we sat down right away at the table near the window. The restaurant itself isn't too big and filled up quickly after we sat down. My favourite dish was the steak and potatoes. The steak was cooked medium rare like we requested and the entire dish was really well flavored. The lobster risotto had good textures but was a bit saltier than I preferred. The desserts at the end were delicious and nice way to end off our meal. Would definitely recommend walking slightly off the busier main streets in the area and coming here! read more

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We were in Quebec City for just two nights and were lucky enough to find this amazing restaurant. We absolutely loved it, the food was amazing and the portions perfect. Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was one of those meals we will remember as a family for years to come! read more

Quaint little restaurant on a quiet side street in Quebec City. We just popped in for a drink, quite impressed how such a small bar had so many drink options. They have a bit of everything. And the service was friendly and quick. Bartender also was nice when I completely changed one of the menu drinks! She made me a nice vesper. My friend had a really nice French Rosé as well. Their food menu looked really good too, but we didn't eat here. Cute, cozy atmosphere. Nice drinks too! read more

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Petit restaurant un peu à l'écart du centre. Très bonne nourriture, les plats sont frais et bien préparés. La morue et la bavette sont excellentes. Le service est un peu long. read more

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Très beau spot, ambiance cozy et nourriture incroyable. Par contre, nous sommes presque pas rentré due a l'apparence extérieur (surtout le soir). La qualité du service a amplement compensé pour cela même si les verres de vin était un peu trop petits :) read more

Delicious. On our last leg of a short Quebec City trip, we were able to make a reservation for this small bistro style restaurant. Service is excellent, waiting staff are extremely attentive and even for our big group they were able to get our food out fast. Ordered the Cod (32) which also had a cream sauce, and layered potatoes. The sauce was fantastic, very buttery, light, and matched the cod perfectly. There was a good amount of potatoes as well which were cooked very well, seasoned well. Cod was cooked great too, fluffy on the inside. It's a pretty basic dish that just ticked all the boxes. Great stuff. read more

Chez Temporel - Cod (32) - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Exchellent service I came for afternoon tea，it was a pretty good experience. Next time will try the dinner. read more

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Chez Temporel is the cutest hole-in-the-wall in the crevices off of a main street. There are only a handful of tables both inside and outside, and wasn't overly crowded when I went for a late lunch on a summer weekday. The Croque de Charlevoix was an unsuspected favorite of mine. It was the perfect portion, and light enough to avoid the mid-day sleepies after a meal. Felt like a home-cooked meal in the most comforting way. Knocked off a star for the comfort -- the tables are too close together, making you elbow to elbow with your neighbor. Hard to use a knife and fork without worrying about hitting the person next to you. Next time I return to Quebec City I'd love to return to try their dinner menu. read more

Chez Temporel - Duck Salad - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Wow! Authentic French cuisine!! I'm so impressed! I'm taste has truly been elevated! The waitress we had was charming and friendly. This place speaks both French and English. It has outdoor/indoor and upstairs seating! The ambiance is romantic and quaint. Casual attire. But still a nice place to go on a date or hang with friends / family. The food is delicious. One of the best salads I've had! It was just a side salad but everything was fresh and the vinaigrette dressing was just right. I ordered their steak. The waitress didn't even ask how I would like my steak. When I received the meal, it had a small base of pea soup. The moment I tried, wow! Mouth watering. I've been educated! If the wait staff doesn't ask you how you want your steak - you KNOW , can assume, take a chance that it will be perfect! Even the onion soup was delicious! Thank you Quebec for this French meal!! read more

Decent food and atmosphere. Very French. Good service too. Duck confit was so-so though.

We had a delightful lunch here yesterday. For a party of 5 we were seated quickly. The restaurant has some tables outdoor on the sidewalk and seating inside and upstairs. Being a Monday their fruit hadn't yet been delivered but there were enough yummy things on the breakfast and lunch menu to choose from. I had the goat cheese baguette that came with a huge salad and was delicious and filling. Others in my party had the goat cheese salad, croissants and croque monsieur sandwich - all delicious. The waitress apologized for the slight delay in the kitchen but as with everything else in Quebec, things move at a leisurely pace which we didn't mind since we are on vacation! The iced lattes flavored with maple syrup were delicious and kept us occupied! Service, ambiance and food were all fantastic! read more

Chez Temporel - Outside of cafe - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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WONDERFUL! Merveilleuse! Everything was great, the staff were friendly and helpful. They have a creative and offbeat approach to standard French dishes. The lobster risotto, scallop crudo, and lobster roll were each delightful and unique. See the pix. Altogether this is a find!! read more

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Excellent overall, little hole in the wall, great surprise! Young, energized group of Kids manage, serve and Cook spectacularly here. Foie Gras, Scallop Ceviche, Duck breast... all done magnificently by their Chef on site. Be patient but you'll be rewarded read more

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This local gem is a two minute walk from where we are staying. Service was spot on and food is delicious. We ordered the mushroom risotto with duck leg confit, beef shoulder with veggies and the most delicious maple sugar pie! Gorgeous, sweet location. You just can't go wrong here! read more

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We were able to get seating here for 2 without reservation on a Saturday night. In general it seems even in "off season" in Quebec City, you'll want reservations for all your dinners if you wish to eat at any of the sit down places in Vieux Quebec. The staff were overall quite friendly and willing to speak to me in French most of the time. This was great as I am learning the language. The place itself appears to be a form of a "tourist trap"--very expensive dishes and small portions. The best thing we had were the escargots. We had the scallops crudo and duck tartare, both of which were OK. I have eaten much better food (quality and portions) for much cheaper in Boston and NYC, so the only reason (foodwise) to come here is if you're itching for the tourist French like bistro place and there's nothing else around. read more

Hands down best meal in Quebec City - excellent onion soup which became the standard against every other onion soup we tasted in Quebec City. Cocktails and wine were excellent too! Main course I had the mushroom risotto with duck confit - amazing dish and I loved every bite. My daughter had the seafood pot pie which was like a shepherds pie but with seafood - excellent! For dessert we shared creme brulee which was also delectable. What a wonderful cozy unassuming restaurant that left such an impression on us. Exceptional! read more

After six years, we finally got to return to our favorite place in Old Quebec. The ambience and service are as we remember, cozy, warm, and friendly. The croque monsieur is still excellent, and the French onion soup was great. Will definitely be back next time we're in Quebec. read more

This place. Perfect little spot with possibly the world's best hamburger. I have no idea what they do to the burger but the texture was magical. Also had the mushroom risotto, artichoke dip, warm olives, salad and cauliflower soup. Nothing was mediocre- everything was delicious. This is a sweet spot for a nourishing little meal! read more

Everything was so good. Good service, everyone was so kind. The ambiance is quiet and pleasant. And the food is just delicious. read more

Food was great. They had some traditional French dishes. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. read more

Chez Temporel - The beef tartare was good. First time having it. - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The frittata was outstanding; my wife loved the French onion soup. A very nice lunch.

Wow, food was unbelievable, flavor profile was fantastic. Had Mustard Chicken and chile con carne. Both were super delectable. Finished with cappuccino and hot chocolate yum . read more

Tiny place on a quiet side street. Tiny menu as well, but for once a good beer selection, including NAs! . Solid shrimp roll that burst out of the bun, and really fresh burrata salad with croutons. read more

This place had delicious food. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Quebec City. The ambiance is really relaxed and the interior is quaint. We ordered the octopus pasta and the beef shoulder. The beef melted in my mouth and the octopus was so tender. Our experience here was very pleasant read more

We found this gem of a restaurant near our hotel, as others have said, it's a little bit off the tourist path, which makes it perfect - beautiful ambiance, and a cozy setting. However, the real treats are the staff and the food! The staff are so friendly and welcoming, Maria Fernanda can take your order in French, English, or Spanish, and the food was such a delight. We had the French Onion soup, Beef Bourguignon, and the catch of the day (halibut). Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Would come back here in a heartbeat next time we're in Quebec City! read more

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Perfect spot for a cozy lunch or dinner. The menu is not huge, but everything on it is high quality and delicious. We had to wait a bit to be seated, and it was well worth it. read more

WOW just wow! First of all like another reviewer mentions it's a hidden gem ... a find for sure though I wouldn't say that it's a hole in the wall. It's tucked back in a small street away from all the main touristy restaurants. Cutest lil restaurant with the most amazing food! I mean I was sold by the pictures posted by other fellow diners! There's about 7-8 tables. I couldn't see exactly how the last table was situated in the back bc I was too far in the front n seated. Not a bad seat anywhere bc you can either look at the entire restaurant from the back or out to the street from the two front tables or middle tables a view of the cool bar. I failed to mention that they also had upstairs seating. My bf and I were there for our last decadent meal (lunch) before headed back home stateside. Decadent in that we went for the seared foie gras to the octopus and ignoring calories the croquet monsieur. While I clearly was focused on finally sinking my teeth into seared foie gras the purple cauliflower caught my eye. I'm all about the plating and presentation to grab your attention and let me tell you - they DID! I can attest that everything was as good as it appears in the photos in fact they were much better in person and my soufflé of a holiday binging belly can also attest to! So if you are a local reading this you probably know this place is Quebec City's best kept secret and if you are a visitor you must get here! So we'll worth it and bon appétit! P.S. not sure if this is fact but a tour guide walked past murmuring that this is spot is one of the oldest restaurants in the city. read more

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Service: Perfect Ambiance: Perfect...that discordant jazz Food: Excellent Location is in a good location away from the crazy! read more

Chez Temporel - My Duck Caesar Salad was wonderful! "All Gone!" - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec