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Le Cafe du Clocher Penche

203 St-Joseph E, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Downtown Quebec City)
418-640-0597
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Ranked #8 of 692 restaurants in Quebec City
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown Quebec City
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Mississauga, Canada
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

Food was quite good but service was very poor. Had a reservation for 8pm, and was sat within 5 minutes of arrival. Ordered appetizer and main course plus wine. Waiter served wine and we never saw him again except after food was delivered by someone else, came back to ask if all is fine. Never made an effort to pour... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We had brunch here today and it was fabulous. The restaurant seems to be located in an old bank, with the washrooms in the former vault. The whole place is bright and sunny and inviting. The building had a really great vibe, and we thought the food was outstanding. We made reservations online and that went without a hitch. The... More

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See 5 more reviews by caberwife for Quebec City
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My wife and I had different types of salmon with vegetables and salad and both were delicious. We split the dishes and we loved them equally. It is a busy restaurant for lunch and we sat at the counter and it took 40 minutes but it was worth it. All very great wine.

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Candiac, Quebec, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We were there for lunch. Each of us 4 had different dishes and we all enjoyed our meal. Service was very good and courteous. This restaurant is installed in an old bank and kept some of its features. Nice experience.

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See 4 more reviews by Joanne B for Quebec City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Restaurant has a terrific feel to it. Greeting at the front door was warm and immediate, service at the bar/counter for brunch one recent Sunday was friendly, with a caveat beleo. My only disappointment was my meal. The brunch menu starts with an 'amuse' of yogurt parfait, with orange coulis, a 5 spice gelee at the bottom, topped with granola.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

Service spectacular, food wonderful! The salmon tartar was light, creamy and fabulous! I could have eaten it as my entree. The veal tataki was ok not great. The veal was tough, the sauces were not flavorful but the dish was beautiful.. I do not recommend. We shared the 'duck confit cassoulet' it was wonderful! I think I could eat this... More

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Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The food was delicious and artfully presented. Our server had no problem accommodating my vegetarian needs and there were two great veggie options on the menu. We dined on a nice summer evening and the open windows offered a nice breeze that made the whole experience seem very European. If you are staying in the Old Town it is well... More

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Brandon, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Excellent cuisine. The kitchen brigade works wonders! We were in Quebec for the Carnival and had dinner here Saturday night. Our waiter was very patient with my halting French and made us all at ease. The food was "formidable"! The kitchen paired flavors and textures to make inspired food. The attention to detail in the various dishes was fantastic. As... More

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Toronto
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Select menu, with seasonal and local products. Fine, modern and tasty cuisine. Might be too elaborated for people with simpler tastes (i.e. not used to herbs, lot of flavours). It is definitely a place to try though if you want something different.

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See 4 more reviews by PPlume for Quebec City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013 via mobile

We had dinner here based on the recommendation of our b&b host. The food was very good- the salmon tartar and piglet were absolutely delicious, the pumpkin creme and fish du jour were good but nothing spectacular. However, service was excellent and helpfully bilingual. Wine list is extensive and the servers were knowledgable and willing to make recommendations.

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