First off the very good parts of this place of which there are many. On a random cold Saturday in late March we were able to get in with only about a half hour notice. We were underdressed, but the host basically was like "the dress code is only for the waitstaff, you are fine." So the place is definitely welcoming and had a nice vibe. Most of the tables spoke French but there was one other larger group also composed of English speakers. Waitstaff was fully bilingual though the vibe of the place is more Francophone than Quebec tourist. The food is cooked technically very well, though the portions are small, particularly our scallop appetizer which was maybe 2 scallops. The food was very good, but for the price it wasn't amazing, amazing. My wife said her trout for example was a bith mushy. I had the beef and it was very good. I'd happily it that and the scallop dish (maybe I'd order two, lol) again. Cocktails were also very good. Then there was the pre-dinner mackrel rolled in seaweed. Totally fine but an odd choice to give to all the diners. Also, the bread was only so-so (I got a better loaf tonight at Farm Boy) and the pepper butter and fois-gras butter were sort of tasteless. Again this is a solid restaurant and despite being 'fancy' had a very unpretentious vibe about it, which I appreciated. But the price feels a bit high, and the service was quite slow. So for me, it is a 4, but except for a restaurant I ate with friends in Montreal in 2018 (the name of which I am forgetting) and a really excellent spot on Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the it is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at in Quebec. read more

Le Saint-Armour is the epitome of an old-money established restaurant. They have their tasting menu ($150pp in July 2025) and a curated A la carte menu (appies ranging $29-39 and mains $56-72). Don't forget to save room for their desserts though because they were so thoughtful and artistically crafted!! Walking in, you go through a modern dining room and foyer. Then you enter their glass ceiling green house room where it's an eclectic but classy collection of plants, art, and decor. Their WINE MENU was an insane list & came as a book that was 50+ pages long!! Along with a bottle of wine, lovely complimentary bread & butter & amuse bouche....here's what we ordered: THE FOIE GRAS EXPERIENCE (5/5) - so fun getting to mix and match all 5 forms of foie gras. The most mind blowing one HAS to be the brûléed/caramelized foie gras in the little dish. Smokey, rich and savoury! LOBSTER BISQUE (5/5) - love the large chunk of fresh lobster. I enjoyed that it's not mashed up with everything and I get to enjoy the textures and flavour pairing. Jean-Luc Boulay Signature dish: Squab from Turlo's farm (5/5) - so many things to rave about with the dish. You simply MUST try this, truly a signature dish. EVERYTHING was amazing, and that stuffed mushroom took it to the next level for me. RACK OF LAMB (5/5) - beautiful cut of lamb (not fatty like how most other restaurants are). It's also presented/deconstructed so nicely for ease of eating! The Cannelé (5/5) - DREAMY dessert. It took me by surprise with the caramelized crispy cross-sectioned Cannelé sandwiched with rum mousse and ice cream. The Imperial (4/5) - great praline dessert read more

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I went to Le Saint-Amour and got the full seven-course tasting menu. From the moment we sat down, the experience felt special. They started us off with an amuse-bouche, which was like a fried ravioli filled with beef or something similar. It was good, though I expected it to be crispier the edges had a nice crunch, but the middle was softer and kind of reminded me of fried pelmeni. Not mad about it though. Course one was foie gras. It came with brioche bread that was good, and a mystery fruit on the side that was... fine, I guess. I also tried my dad's seared foie gras and it was amazing -- incredibly soft, smooth, and packed with flavor. The bread was absolutely heavenly. I just wish it were warm, but the salty butter more than made up for it. Total approval. Next up was this cute little veal sandwich. The veal was super tender and the sandwich had a nice balance of flavors. It came with a sort of oil-based soup on the side--honestly, not for me. I thought it would be more of a comforting broth, but it was thick and oily, which caught me off guard. Then came the striped sea bass, and wow. It was super soft, flaky, and just melted in my mouth. It had a creamy, flavorful sauce underneath, and was paired with little Alfredo-shaped pasta that also had the same sauce. It was light but rich at the same time. At this point, they brought out a palate cleanser that I fully thought was dessert because it was sorbet. But surprise, it was just the intermission. It had raisins on top and a nice crumble around it. Refreshing and sweet. Then the main course arrived: squab. It came with a vegetable risotto that was okay (kind of reminded me of Oliver salad in texture), and the squab leg had a wing still attached. Cool presentation, but personally not my favorite choice. Finally, dessert: a rose-inspired creation. It tasted very distinctly like roses in the best way. It had a rose crème with raspberry filling on a cookie base, and a strip of real fruit purée that reminded me of a fancy fruit roll-up tart and chewy. There was also a scoop of ice cream with a crumble that was chef's kiss. Three and a half hours later, I finished my seven-course journey and was rewarded with a little "goodie box" to take home. Inside: a poppy seed madeleine and an orange chocolate. I didn't eat them yet because at that point, I literally could not put one more thing in my mouth. read more

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My "fancy" restaurant of choice was "Le Saint-Amour" in Quebec City to try. "Le Saint-Amour" translates to "Holy Love". According to their website, Le Saint-Amour was founded in 1978 by Jacques Fortier and Jean-Luc Boulay. Their focus is on combining tradition with innovation (i.e. haute French cuisine with exceptional regional products along with combining traditional know-how with modern techniques). The end goal is to offer a gourmet, refined, and unique gastronomic experience. I tried the following: - Appetizer - Seared Foie Gras - Main Course - Lamb (with mustard, herbs, Louis d'Or cheese, polenta) - Cocktail - Mezcal (Naked & Famous) I loved their Foie Gras and Lamb. Complex and interesting flavors which really means "Party in my Mouth". Lamb was perfectly cooked and not gamey. We tried a few desserts - and while I don't remember the exact name of the dishes, I remember that I loved both desserts. Presentation & Flavors were top notch. My friend ordered a steak dish and her daughter ordered a spaghetti dish. I had a bite of my friend's steak (and perfectly cooked & flavored). Ambiance - CLASSY Service - Top Notch! I loved our waiter... for my cocktail, I said surprise me (only requirement was Mezcal as the liquor of choice). There was also a different waitress that would bring out the dishes (goodness - she was super passionate about food and dishes; great energy!) 100% GO while in Quebec City!! Food was delicious. Ambiance was classy. Service was excellent and passionate. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Amour Amour Amour. read more

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My husband and I ate there on our honeymoon. This was one of the best meals I've had in my life. We got the tasting menu where they bring out 6 or 7 courses, it's expensive, but so worth it. The served us lobster, caviar, little puffs of pâté, and venison that came to the table in a smoke box. You need a reservation. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants, but I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant this fancy. A truly memorable experience. read more

Simply the Best restaurant in Quebec City. Convenient location in the heart of Old Town. Perfect place for any special occasion birthday or anniversary date. The 7 course French tasting menu is superb and offers the best of local meats and fruits. The preparation is exquisite and so delicious. Small portions are just right. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. The main dining room is beautifully decorated like Belle Epoque Paris. With wine, tax (15% in Canada ! ) and tip we spent $535 Canadian which is only about $387 US dollars total for 2 people. Well worth it for such a memorable dinner. read more

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We made reservations for in advance for this fabulous Restaurant in old Quebec city we opted for the inspiration tasting menu with wine pairing and added on the five different presentations of fois gras. From the moment we arrived to the very last dish of the night the service was impeccable. The explanation and delivery of each dish was done with excellence and proficiency. We had an outstanding experience. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated which makes for an excellent dining experience. We had the best time & each dish was more outstanding than the previous. If you love food & appreciate a fine dining experience then this is the spot in Quebec city. read more

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We had a nice meal here and enjoyed our food. Service was a bit slow, however and it took a long time between courses. We had to ask a couple of times for items. I actually would rate it more of a 3.5 star due to this and compared to other restaurants in the area. We had more memorable experiences at other restaurants in the area. read more

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Wow, the restaurant is a journey to experience! The ambience is quite romantic which made my beautiful wife shine like a queen. The service is knowledgeable, entertaining and very impressive! The food here is an experience to both the palate and to the eyes. My wife had the filet which along with the chanterelles was fantastic! I had the rack of lamb with an additional piece of filet. The rack of lamb was delicious and so enjoyable! My wife followed up our unbelievable meal with a flaming crème brûlée with a homemade marshmallow on a stick to toast in the flame. I had the L'Imperial. Both were fantastic. Thank you for our perfect experience!! read more

Can you give a restaurant 6 stars? Everything was wonderful. We had the tasting menu and switched the foie gras course to the five different foie gras plate (an excellent decision). We weren't sure that we wanted the piglet plate, but it was unique and delicious. The service was helpful and attentive. The room is visually appealing and comfortable. read more

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This is a review of the 7 course tasting menu for $155 CAD. We opted to replace the foie gras dish with the 5 different kinds of foie gras for an additional $20 and also opted to replace the pork dish with a wagyu dish, which was an additional $30. The additional supplemental fees were not mentioned during the ordering process. Overall, the dishes were beautifully crafted, each like a piece of art, that I didn't want to destroy. They all tasted as good as they looked as well, with the foie gras and the wagyu carpaccio being the highlights. The reason it is only 4 stars is because the service was extremely slow and the pacing of the meal could have been better. For a 7 course meal, it took us almost 3 hours to finish. On average, we waited 15-20 minutes between each course, which felt way too dragged out. If I were to visit again, I would order ala carte, and get the foie gras again for sure! read more

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Delicieux. Delicieux. Delicieux. From the celeriac amuse-bouche through to the crème Brûlee--Delicieux. The seared foie gras is to die for. I loved the Guinea fowl. Mmmmmmm. read more

Le restaurant Le Saint-Amour est merveilleux. Fantastique. Si vous êtes dans la ville de Québec et que vous aimez la gastronomie, vous devez vous rendre au Restaurant Le Saint-Amour. J'ai fait ma réservation plusieurs jours à l'avance et avec ça, j'arrive malheureusement en retard. J'avais bien l'intention d'être à l'heure mais il y a un manque d'uber chauffeurs et de taxis dans la ville de Québec alors j'ai dû conduire moi-même. C'est à 1,5 km (seulement 9/10ème de mile) donc pas loin de là où je suis à St. Roch, mais il n'y a pas de parking à proximité du restaurant dans la rue. J'ai appelé le restaurant pour leur faire savoir que j'allais être en retard et ils m'ont dit de ne pas m'inquiéter, ils garderaient ma réservation et ils m'ont dirigé vers un parking à proximité. J'avais presque 30 minutes de retard mais j'ai été accueilli avec le sourire et rapidement assis par François (j'espère que j'ai bien son nom!) Qui était gentil et agréable comme il pouvait l'être... J'ai commandé le Menu Découverte 7 services inspiré des produits du terroir québécois avec l'accord mets et vins. Ce. A été. Phénoménal. Pas de mots. Quelques plats présentés : 1. Terrine de foie gras classique saveurs du Québec 50 g Gelée d'argousier, beurre de poire Baies indigènes confites, pain brioché 2. Longe de bison du Canada Poireaux confits, champignons roi rôtis à l'ail et au thym Oignons en trois façons : grillés, écrasés et marinés au vin rouge Jus nature et noisettes torréfiées 3. Flétan de l'estuaire du Saint-Laurent Broyé de tomates au basilic. pignons de pin Bourgeons de marguerites et coeurs de quenouilles Beurre blanc et eau de tomate Chaque plat était délicieux et chaque accord mets et vins était parfait. Je ne peux vraiment pas dire assez de bonnes choses et le service était impeccable. Je me suis senti très choyé et ce fut une soirée fantastique, une expérience formidable et j'y retournerais chaque fois que je serais au Québec - peut-être encore avant de partir pour essayer d'autres plats merveilleux. Ambiance, service et cuisine impeccable. Ce qui est de ne pas aimer? ***** Restaurant Le Saint-Amour is wonderful. Fantastic. If you are in Quebec City and you like fine dining, you have to go to Restaurant Le Saint-Amour. I made my reservation several days in advance and with that, I unfortunately arrive late. I fully intended to be on time but there is a lack of uber drivers and taxis in Quebec City so I had to drive myself. It's 1.5 km (only 9/10ths of a mile) so not far from where I am in St. Roch, but there is no parking near the restaurant on the street. I called the restaurant to let them know I was going to be late and they told me not to worry they would keep my reservation and they directed me to a parking lot nearby. I was almost 30 minutes late but was greeted with a smile and quickly seated by Francois (hope I got his name right!) who was as kind and personable as he could be... I ordered the 7-course Discovery Menu inspired by local Quebec products with the food and wine pairing. This. Was. Phenomenal. No words. Some featured dishes: 1. Classic foie gras terrine, Quebec flavours, ground cherry jelly, pear butter local candied berries and toasted house made brioche 2. Canadian bison sirloin, leek confit, king mushroom with garlic and thyme onions in three ways: grilled, purée and marinated in red wine, roasted hazelnuts meat jus 3. Halibut from Saint-Laurent Estuary, crushed tomatoes with basil, pine nuts, daisy buttons, cattail heart, white butter and tomato water Every dish was delicious and every wine pairing was perfect. I really can't say enough good things and the service was impeccable. I felt very pampered and it was a fantastic evening, a great experience and I would return whenever I am in Quebec - maybe again before leaving to try other wonderful dishes. Impeccable atmosphere, service and cuisine. What's not to like? read more

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Our favorite restaurant in Old Quebec. The smoked scallops in squid ink appetizer was awesome. The sweet pepper jelly elevated the dish, especially combined with the strawberries. Another winner was the Quebec lamb. So flavorful. Highly recommend. read more

First time visiting Quebec and at the recommendation of our Concierge splurged for a delicious anniversary dinner. Went with the Discovery Chef's selection and wine pairing, can say the selection and wine pairings were all delicate, tasty and well matched, made for a special celebration dinner. read more

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We had a beautiful anniversary celebration at the wonderful Le Saint-Amour. Our food was fabulous and the service impeccable. It was the perfect place to make a lifetime memory - many thanks!! read more

Le Saint-Amour - Anniversary "treats"! - French Near Me - Old Quebec, Quebec

We could only get a reservation for 9:15 because it was last minute on a Saturday. Which seemed odd when we arrived since it was nowhere near full. My husband ordered the 7 course chef's menu. I ordered an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. And we had a bottle of local wine that was very good. The 7 course dinner was good. But it was so much food, like each course should have been smaller to lead up to the main course. He said everything was delicious. But the service between courses, sometimes we would wait 20 minutes for the next course. We did not leave until almost midnight. I had the red deer carpaccio (picture included) as an appetizer. I am not lying when I say this was one of the most interesting dishes I've ever had, in the best possible way. Every bite was different and complex and delicious. Mascarpone, mushrooms, cranberries, etc. On top. Beautiful plate and texture. Just delicious. I had the bison sirloin for the main course. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The side dish had gingerbread in it so it tasted festive like the holidays in your mouth. But the vegetables were slightly undercooked so not soft to bite. For dessert I had the chocolate hazelnut creme brûlée with fresh blueberries. It was on fire when it arrived, so the caramelization was warm and fresh. I don't even like blueberries but they were fresh and not overpowering. Overall a very good dessert. TLDR- expensive and slow service. Good food (some even great food) but the 7 courses isn't the best value. Get the red deer carpaccio. read more

Le Saint-Amour - Red deer carpaccio - French Near Me - Old Quebec, Quebec

As a foodie, you're probably certain you want to eat here. Why? First, it's rated 4.5 stars on Yelp (as of this writing) Second, it's located on a quiet street in Quebec City's old upper town, making it feel eons away from the ornate Chateau Frontenac and bustling Petit-Champlain. Third, the name: the Saint of Love. Even Pepé Le Pew is blushing. In the spirit of keeping this practical, I'll let you in on a few details that can push your experience to the max: Attend the lunch service as the sunlight trickles in from the glass ceiling, illuminating each vibrant and colorful dish. Like a painter's palette, the food's ingredients can range from a vibrant turtle green to a deep pumpkin orange. These are the details you'll savor with your eyes first. Furthermore, the weekday lunchtime "table d'hôte" or pre-fixe menu is relatively affordable for a place of this stature. A 3-course meal at a 4 dollar-sign restaurant that will make you feel like a million bucks without breaking the bank. Lastly, let the chef and waiter be your guide into the curious world of French cuisine. There are dishes here that we'll probably never encounter again in our lifetimes (see attached photo of what we believe is a Salmon Terrine). The inventiveness comes without compromise to texture or taste, only to one's senses of what is possible in cooking. All in all, Le Saint-Amour delivers on all fronts. A must eat. read more

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Delicious delicous delicious. This place has really tasty french cuisine. We got the 7 course discovery. It came with a starter lobster bisque, foie gras, bison, halibit, a palate cleanser sorbet, Guinea fowl, and a desert. Also all you can eat bread with salted butter and honey garlic butter. All of the food was really delicious and rich with flavor and clean. The foie gras is a must have. Its the best that I have had so far. This place is very expensive but if ur here just get the $145 7 discovery menu, you wont regret it. They do speak english. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. Give this place a try. read more

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Found this on Yelp with great reviews and made a reservation for 2 for dinner. When we arrived, there was no one at the front to greet us and we stood there for a about 10 minutes with no one acknowledging us, even when a server walked passed us a few times. Until I asked if someone will be coming, then the server said someone will be with us. Once we were seated, the service was very attentive. There is a choice of either having a 7 course tasting menu or going a La carte. The 7 course tasting menu no's basically a smaller portion of items on the menu. We opted for the a La carte as we wanted to try other items that were not on the tasting menu. The restaurant is known for its foie gras so if you don't like that, this may not be the best restaurant for you. We had the foie gras experience and the wagyu carpaccio. The foie gras experience was amazing and the flavours with the sweet and savoury mixed in well as each bite exploded with flavours. The wagyu carpaccio was ok- flavours were very good but the quality of the wagyu was not as good as it was veiny and did not melt in your mouth. We had the squab and the duck supreme as the mains. Our server recommended that we add a piece of seared foie gras on top for an extra price. What a great recommendation! It was a fairly large piece of foie gras and enhanced the dishes. And this was the best foie gras I had outside of France. My husband had a glass of wine to pair with the carpaccio and another one to pair with the duck based on the recommendation from the server. For dessert we had the ice sphere and the sweet clover mousse at the recommendation of the server. Both excellent choices. The sweet clover mousse was shaped as a candle and was so light and not very sweet. The ice sphere was really cool looking and was very good and not very sweet either. Amazing meal and a definitely must try. read more

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Made reservations ahead of time. I speak only English but my friend is a local. They took our coats and showed us to our table. Service was spot on. Water refilled bread and butters ( plain and a garlic herb). They gave me a menu in English. The room was like a green house with glass ceiling. We arrive just before sunset it was lovely. Food was very good. Got the sweetbreads with shrimp and added a side of seared foie gras. Very rich and very French. Loved it. My friend got the venison with cloudberry. Also amazing. We practically licked our plates. We also got ice cider since it's one of my favorite things about Quebec and visiting. We ended the night with dessert. The sphere. I would go back for just this dessert item. It was not too tart or too sweet. It was perfect. It was like being in Hawaii on the beach. I'm drooling just thinking about the different textures of toasted coconut and pistachio sponge cake. With the next bite being passion fruit mixed with coconut ice cream. I'm not even a fan of white chocolate but it was all balanced and not heavy. I had a very rich heavy main course and this dessert was light and bright. Great way to end the night. read more

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Everything from beginning to end was excellent. We walked in without a reservation, they were fully booked, the kitchen wasn't even open yet, and they still got us in and with the most outstanding service. We started off with one of the fois gras appetizers, despite being absolutely delicious we wouldn't order that again for ethical reasons. (Looked it up when we got back to our hotel room) my husband isn't entirely sure of what he ordered, it was a bird of some sort, but he loved it. I had lamb with beet, orange and pumpkin seed polenta, so many delicious flavors! The sommelier made excellent suggestions, and we finished off with a clove mousse with a plum reduction, over camomile ice cream. This was such a treat for the both of us. read more

One of the most amazing and unforgettable meals I've ever had, no exaggeration. Perfect for dates and holidays.

We're foodies, love to find and try good food. We had experiences about food quite a lot, from street food to gourmet dinner or Michelin star 1,2,3 My husband made reservation and mentioned that's will be a celebration for my birthday. There's nice atmosphere. I was soooooo excited to try their (supposedly)delicious dinner, according to Google and Yelp reviews. We tried Discovery (pre fixe) and special menu. When we got foods, the presentations each plate was looks good but flavors mostly too salty and the duck was chewy and all the dishes seems like missing something but overall it wasn't too bad just.....for us. The best dish for us was "Palet cleanser" Service was a bit too slow by lack of staff in my opinion. They forgot my birthday candle which made my husband feels bad a little bit but they came back with 2 little boxes of candy and written on the serving plate "Happy birthday" instead which is we appreciated. I usually don't write negative review. I just want to leave comments to the restaurant for your future results. Since, we spent almost CAD300 for 2. We expected at least good food good flavor. The price won't be an issue for us if the food and service are excellent or decent at least. read more

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Yes, this is a five star restaurant. Start to finish. Every aspect of this meal was on point. A quality French resistant - when it's on its game - is hard to beat. The ambiance is quite romantic. We went the classic route. Starting with martinis migrating to Champagne with British Columbia sturgeon caviar. About an ounce- served in the traditional style with blinis and accoutrements. then onto the main course consisting of squab, foie gras, sweetbreads and truffles. This is as close to eating in Paris as I have come in this hemisphere. The squad was superb. Foie gras seared and shaved black truffles. Superb red priorat from espana. Dessert was a chocolate biscuit with Tawes Cabernet Franc ice wine. Very expensive, very perfect, very delicious. read more

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Still Our Favorite in Quebec City First I would definitely recommend making a reservation as we did. Atmosphere is very romantic so one should dress accordingly. Staff was very friendly efficient and helpful. Unusual menu items to choose from. I had the Bone Marrow Filet and my spouse had the Seared Foie Gras for an appetizer then the Rack of Lamb for main. Meals were excellent and portions good size. We expected to enjoy and were not disappointed. read more

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Beautiful ambiance, but... this is hands down the worst food I have ever eaten. As my fiancée said, "This seems like something a Russian oligarch would eat." I'll admit that we may lack the refined palate to appreciate the sturgeon and the veal, so take this review with a grain of salt. But as someone who eats out three to four nights a week, and appreciates culinary diversity, I might not be entirely amiss in clocking the food as something approaching a mix of over-rich baby food and rotting intestines. I'm writing this review at a pub, 10 min after leaving, fighting back the strong urge to relieve myself over a toilet. read more

5/5, a perfect french fine dining experience! From everything to the service, food and ambiance, Le Saint-Amour does without flaw. I visited on a Monday for lunch, and we were seated at a corner table. The restaurant is brightly lit with rooftop windows, and they have white tablecloth which is difficult to find these days. I opted for the 3-course lunch menu for about 30$. The appetizer was celeriac and pine nuts, a balanced combination of sweet, salty and acidity. The burgundy bison cheek was tender and the sauce complemented the bison meat well. Lastly, the crème brûlée was a pleasant surprise as I expected a classic flavor, but there were hints of maple syrup and berries! The service is attentive and professional as well, which is why Le Saint-Amour merits a 5 star rating! I'd love to revisit again and would highly recommend it. read more

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Our table of five were seated in the middle of the dining room to the right front of the restaraunt. The room was busy, yet quiet. My wife and I ordered a bottle of red wine (French, I believe) and our friends ordered a local red (suggested by the sommelier), but quickly refused it after the initial taste. It tasted as if it was turning, and was graciously replaced with a different wine. We all chose the Decouverte menu and we're happy with our selection. The pacing of the dishes was relaxed, but did not linger. The foie gras trio, duck breast, cheese plate and everything in between were all top quality ingredients with beautiful presentations. Definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

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We had a work dinner here while in town for a conference. The restaurant is in the old city but off the beaten tourist track which was nice. Decor was old school with a few modern touches. We had a private room for our group which was nice. They had a few interesting tasting menu options but they looked like too much food for me so I went a la carte. For my starter I had a very nice smoked Arctic char, but I thought it was overpriced for an appetizer at $22 for the portion size. I had the fish of the day as my main, I believe it was halibut. The fish was a generous portion but a bit over cooked. The accompanying vegetables and sauce were delicious. I was too full for dessert but several of my colleagues indulged and said they were amazing. The real star of the night for me was the service, our waiter was amazingly warm and friendly and efficient. His wine recommendations were also spot on and reasonably priced (the wine list is one of those phone book style ones that you can spend an hour getting lost in...) read more

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Food is great, and it is well prepared. The staffs are extremely professional and welcoming. The location of restaurant is in middle of residential areas, which make is very hard to find a parking. One thing I also noticed the meal portion is much smaller than similar restaurants in Quebec. Expensive place, two people with two appetizers, two main courses, one drink, two coffee and one desert cost $c330. read more

Ate here when visiting during Feb 2004. Concierge at the Hotel Frontenac highly recommended it and added that "the foie gras will bring tears to your eyes". I had never had four gras before or since but, guess what? She was right. Just returned from 2 weeks in Europe including 5 days in Paris (what a beautiful city) but we never found a restaurant in Paris that could hold a candle to the meal that we enjoyed here nearly 2 decades ago. Quite honestly...it was the best meal that I have ever had in my life. read more

This probably the only place in Canada where everything is perfect. Service, food, atmosphere is great. The best dessert I have ever tried is Sphere! I will definitely recommend this place for those who will visit Quebec City!!!! read more

Le Saint-Amour - French Near Me - Old Quebec, Quebec

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We had the Discovery tasting menu for $125. This was a 3 hour dining experience. There food was varied covering seafood, game, and cheeses and of courses several ways of eating foie gras. The food was good. I recommend this tasting menu since it will give you the best experience and range of foods. Mise en bouche oyster, arctic char, smoked salmon *** Duck foie gras served three ways textured fruit variations, brioche bread *** Seafood broth lemongrass and ginger lardoons, nordic shrimps and mussels Tiger shrimps forbidden black rice, wild onion leaves saffron champagne sauce *** Laponie reindeer parsnip purée, honey glazed root vegetables steamed cabbage with indigenous berries, Ungava gin pepper sauce *** Grès des Champs cheese mousse rhubarb variation thyme sablé, crispy greens *** A la soupe! blondie, blueberry yaourt white chocolate chantilly, sweet clover ice cream read more

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One of the finest restaurants in Old Quebec! Wonderful service and outstanding food.

I was invited by a friend of mine to her special dinner at this restaurant. First impression, i thought this place was tiny but actually pretty spacious cos this restaurant surprisingly provides private room to fit 12 people sitting comfortably. Here's what i had... - Cremeuse maraichere, basically it's like a soup in a shot glass with prosciutto bits. - Oeuf parfait (parmesan cream, brioche croutons, mushrooms, chorizo and over easy egg. - Fletan du St-Laurent, lentils beluga with vegetables roots beet puree, hot vinaigrette with meat juice. - Aiguillettes de magret de canard du Quebec, very tender duck with mushroom and carrot puree. This one is the bomb....so good. - Dessert...please see the picture. Every dish i had here was amazing. The taste, food presentation and quality really hit the spot. Service was excellent, attentive and polite. Atmosphere, since we were in private room definitely fun but i went to their main dining area and it's pretty cozy to have dinner. Overall...Le Saint-Amour is one of the best restaurants in Quebec City. read more

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I went with a colleague on a Friday night and our experience started at the door when we were treated with ultimate enthusiasm. Our waiters were incredibly accommodating and understanding to my colleague who didn't want anything with alcohol. Our waiter made sure to list any items that might have had a hint of alcohol. Service was very attentive, friendly and professional. The whole staff seemed to really enjoy their job. We started by sharing an appetizer of the creamy mushroom and autumn vegetables: a symphony on a plate; starting with the chestnut mousse and working our palette to the butternut squash tartlets. The sweatbreads and shrimp were inspirational, definitely a must try! Finally, dessert arrived with a trio of chocolate bavaroise and a divine orange infused creme brûlée. Everything was a pleasure to the eye and a palette. Biggest recommendation: if you're trying le st amour, you better go all out! read more

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Overall, I think this was my favorite restaurant in Québec City. It's in Vieux-Québec (Haute-Ville), but it's away from the main drag and unlikely to be found unless you already know about it. The first time we went was for lunch, and it was absolutely lovely. The dining area is like an indoor garden with skylights letting the sunshine through. The decor was elegant and comfortable, and the clientele at lunch appeared to be mostly businesspeople. Due to the excellent lighting conditions, I was able to get some nice photos. The lunchtime menu was an excellent value for such high quality cuisine, about $20-25 per person if I recall correctly, including an appetizer, main course, dessert and coffee. For my appetizer I chose duck saucissons served with pea tendrils, cloudberry sauce and a blueberry drizzle. Vince had asparagus served with local cheese, prosciutto and tomato. Both were as delicious as they sound. For our main courses, Vince got filet mignon and I got cerf (red deer). I thought Vince's filet was excellent, but I thought the sauce on my deer obscured the flavor of the meat a little too much; it was still very good, though. For dessert we got a chocolate-blueberry mousse, garnished with groundcherry. This was my first encounter with the wonderful fruit of groundcherry (amour en cage), which I really enjoyed. We had all of this with a bottle of locally made sparkling water and a Chambolle Musigny. We enjoyed our lunch so much that we decided to come back another night for dinner and do the tasting menu. I'll try to remember what we ate: Amuse: Zucchini purée with parmesan mousse Hors d'œvres: risotto with caviar, oysters with foam, smoked trout Foie gras 2 ways: torchon and au naturale, served with toast and sauces of cassis, cloudberry, and zinfandel Lobster bisque "Surprise from the ocean": wild shrimp, scallops stuffed with truffle & mushroom, tuna with orange and vanilla sauce, all served on a bed of crunchy cauliflower Palate cleanser: frozen sweet wine served with strawberry & mint Caribou steak with fresh wild blueberries Cheese course served with splayed apple, dried fruit, nuts & honey Dessert: spice cake stuffed with goat cheese, covered with cloudberry liqueur and then set on fire. Served with cloudberry sorbet and stuffed groundcherry. Espresso and macaroons Unfortunately at night the restaurant was much more crowded and we found it too dark, too warm, and too loud. At night you miss out on how lovely the dining room is during the day. But the food and service were still excellent. Our caribou steak was a perfect medium rare, the seafood was excellent, and the cheese course was especially divine. They didn't have a pre-set wine pairing with the discovery menu, but our server was able to improvise with some different wines to pair with our courses, which worked out OK. At both lunch and dinner, we enjoyed the inventiveness of the menu as well as the strong emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. The wine list was excellent, and we enjoyed getting a peek at their cellar upstairs. I would certainly return and would recommend it highly to anyone visiting the city looking for fine dining. Their specialty is foie gras, so next time I'll definitely have to order the "foie gras 7 ways." read more

Le Saint-Amour - French Near Me - Old Quebec, Quebec

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A-must-go place for an exquisite French dinner in Quebec City! Menu changes occassionally and you can choose a set menu or an ala cartè. Hubby and I opted in for the ala cartè menu, and they were all amazing. Definitely recommend the foie gras appetizer as it is Chef Boulay's specialty. The filet mignon and duck entrees were both equally tasty as well. Finally, I highly recommend trying off their scrumptious dessert. This will complete your incredible French dinner for the evening. read more

Absolutely memorable meal. We had a great table by the window and can see the horse and carriages passing by. Ordered Beef filet mignon silky tofu anchovy potato on a puff pastry Port wine reduction with thyme and Scallops from Iles of Madelaeine roasted and stuffed with snow crab sweet potato purée rice lettuce leaf and cream sauce Kitchen delivers an absolute gastronomical experience. For our wine we went with recommendations by our Sommalier Before leaving we had a quick tour of the wine cellar upstairs it's a sight to behold, 13,000 bottles. Words cannot describe how good this meal was. Perfect! read more

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