L'Échaudé (Restaurant L'Échaudé)

This was a nice meal.
Server got swamped with lots of people arriving at same time. This coukd be managed by sraged reservations.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

An amazing experience from start to finish. Two very hard working but attentive front of house staff and a hard working kitchen producing gorgeous food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was perfect from the minute we walked in. The lions mane mushroom was a lovely surprise instead of the portobello in the scallop dish. (I’m sure the portobello would have been good but lion’s mane isn’t a run of the mill mushroom.) I still can’t figure out how the flank steak could possibly be that tender. The beef tartare was delicious - so flavorful. The sweetbreads were also wonderful with a spectacular sauce.
Wine suggestion was great. We were asked what price point we wanted to stay around which was a nice change from other places. And the server brought us a lovely bottle that went well with our eclectic mix of dishes.
We had the dessert sampler and I liked the sugar pie the best.
Thank you for making our last meal in Quebec City the best and most memorable meal we had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phenomenal food at very reasonable prices. Duck confit and steak were cooked to perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service and food! I can highly recommend the Stuffed portobello (Mussels, scallops, spinach, Tomme du Peuple cheese), the Beef flank steak (Dauphine potato, pepper sauce, hollandaise sauce) and the Sugar Pie! Excellent, friendly service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food... while the service was slightly unprofessional.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Woooooooow! Order the duck confit. They’ve been perfecting it for 40 years. The squash puree was over the top, the duck was tender, flavorful and delicious. Also ordered the sweet bread - tender, absolutely unique with the chimichurri flavor . Definitely a place worthy of Michelin Stars. Service was very attentive and professional. Thanks for a fantastic experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quiet, cozy restaurant. It has a Michelin sign posted outside but not sure whether they got a star or an honorable mention. I can't say I would appreciate Michelin-star food, but will say I would return here again.
Our waiter was a pleasure to be served by. The menu suggests ordering 2-3 dishes from the menu per person, which made me think the dishes were more tapas-sized. However the waiter clarified which dishes were more consistent with mains vs appetitizer size vs somewhere in between.
We went with the Goat cheese (the star of the meal), Portobello mushroom stuffed with mushrooms & scallops that functioned like appetizers, and each got the Duck confit. By no means are we connoisseurs regarding Duck confit, but when compared to ones we've ordered in Toronto restaurants, the size of the duck leg was much larger. The taste was solid - with a hint of paprika (I think... could be wrong.. but something beyond ) that made it a bit unique tasting vs others I've had elsewhere.
The restaurant also had some more unique cocktails than the usual fare.
Would return for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for lunch with my wife. For starter we had potato & leak soup and tuna tatati, I had the tuna and it’s was real good; tried also dipped into the soup and also taste superb! For main we had skate wing, a fish dish, photo taken after one part was ‘snatched’ by my wife☺️☺️. The fish was cooked perfect and tasted very good. Very happy with my meals, indeed of Michelin standards! Now I’m enjoying my coffee.
Highly recommended if you want good quality and a joyful meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

L’Échaudé in Quebec City offers an exceptional dining experience consistent with its Michelin-starred rating. From start to finish, the meal is a masterclass in balance, creativity, and precision. The evening began with impeccably fresh oysters, beautifully presented salmon tartare and delicate sardines. The tasting menu included savory gingerbread topped with liver chicken pate, flavorful veal and Hamachi, perfectly seared and paired with mustard seeds, radicchio, butternut squash purée, and pickled jalapeños—a stunning interplay of textures and contrasts that was bold and refined.

Dessert maintained the same level of artistry: a pear and sage custard cream that was subtly aromatic, smooth, and perfectly restrained in sweetness. The service was outstanding and set the perfect tone for a memorable evening. L’Échaudé is a true gem in Quebec City’s culinary scene, offering a dining experience that feels effortlessly world-class.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely little restaurant. Sweet server with a lot of knowledge of the menu. The highlights were the pork belly and wagyu tartar. Oysters were delicious. Definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One dish was excellent,stuffed portobello mushroom. The rest of the food was not satisfactory I had cod chicks which had not too much taste , rich on cream. Part of broccolini was yellow. The waiter never came and ask if we like our food. I left three quarters of my food which was a small portion on the plate.

I am here for their Duck confit, it’s a must order item !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Getting to the restaurant was a pleasant surprise: a quiet area of a cute street, a nice and cozy heated patio that set our expectations high for a saturday dinner. Too bad it was downhill from there.

The servers seemed rushed and overworked. No bread was served at the table until we asked - and was charged! First time I see this, particularly appaling for a seemingly upscale restaurant. We took the blind 3-service menu as well as 3 other à-la-carte items. Each service was painfully slow.

While presentation is good, quantities and quality severely lacks - specially for the price paid. Server explains that they’re tapas-style dishes and that 2-3 plates per person should be enough. The dishes were hit and miss. The only excellent plate was the ris de veau. Everything else was “just fine” at best.

When considering the 80-100$ price tag per person, I cannot in good faith recommend Échaudé. This restaurant has no business being in the Michelin guide.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

We sat at the bar and talked to Alexis. He was amazing! He made us the Floral cocktail which was his creation, and also recommended the beef tartare and warm goat cheese 😋 We enjoyed our dinner and great convo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5