La Tanière - Quebec City, Quebec

Our experience at Tanière³ was nothing short of extraordinary. Everything was beyond belief from the moment we went through the door. The atmosphere of the cellar is like no other restaurant, steeped in history. Chef Francois-Emmanuel Nicol and his team made sure every dish was prepared with ... the utmost care and presented in beautiful fashion, each detail of the dish explained with passion. The wine pairing received no less attention, each wine chosen to perfectly accompany the course with the appropriate explanation on the choice. The food itself was spectacular in every way, leaving you speechless for how amazing it is. I can confidently say that this is one of the best restaurant experiences in the world. Read more

We had a wonderful experience this past Thursday while in Quebec City on vacation. The experience from the initial email when booked, the secret code to enter, the welcome by our names when greeted as well as the food and wine pairings as we moved throughout the vault from appetizers ... to entrees to desserts was simply without words to describe! The posts of our pictures of no food was purposeful to add an element of surprise for those that are attending soon! The attention to detail and knowledge of all staff was impeccable. We have recently dined at The Restaurant Pearl Morissette (in Jordan Ontario near we’re we live) and by far our experience was unmatched at Taniere3! As foodies ourselves we embraced our time and memories we now have! Looking forward to our next visit and return for a new experience! Thank you for offering this experience and continued success! Sincerely Peter and Leah Read more

We've traveled around the world, and we always try to get a little bit of everything. We try street food, local dishes and in some occasions we get ourselves a treat. In this case La Tanière is probably THE best experience I have ever had. From the hidden spot, with ... the personalized key to get in the restaurant, to the finest attention you could ever have. Everything is calculated from the place you sit, the dishes, the pairing flavours and the overall experience is spectacular. Yes, it is expensive, with alcohol you can expect to pay around $1000 for two people. But it is the experience of a lifetime. I've had a Michelin Star restaurant in Marseille, some fancy rooftop restaurants in Miami, and some dazzling restaurants in San Francisco, and this one is ranking near the top. Read more

I was very, very happy to be able to reserve a spot here just a week in advance. Michelin is not in Quebec City, but if it was, Taniere would surely get 2 or 3 stars. It was an experience from top to bottom. To begin, once a reservation is made, you ... will receive a secret door code for entry into the unassuming, unmarked yellow door outside. Once within, you immediately descend into a forested vault that was built 500 years ago. The sounds and smells of the forest fill the air. We were greeted by name once we made our way through the woods to a desk where we gave up our coats. Afterward, we were led into the first room where we are told about the experience and choose our drink pairings for the night. I chose the Wine Experience, and Shahrzad chose the non-alcoholic, which was phenomenal. We were also served our first series of courses. Next, we moved to the main dining vault past the Chef's Table, which you can also reserve if you are lucky enough. There, you can watch everything being created. Once seated at our table, we were each given two small antique keys that open two drawers on each side of the table. These drawers contained a personalized card with a poem hinting at the signature dish, Noble, as well as our napkin and utensils. Here in the main vault, we were served our next 7 courses. Two of these courses might be the best dishes I've ever had in my entire life. Each dish is brought out by 2 servers who deliver it to the table in perfect sync. Another member of the staff describes each dish, the ingredients, the inspiration, and the sources, which are all local to Quebec. Every part of each dish is sourced locally. If you can't get it in Quebec, it's not used in the dish. That includes things as common as olive oil and as popular as chocolate. About 2 hours into the experience, with 15 courses down, we are moved to the final room for dessert. This room is filled with trees, both sculptural and real. The ambiance is different, and the space is suited for wrapping up the journey they took us on. Here, we receive the final 6 dessert courses as well as dessert drinks. What an incredible 3 hours. This was the top dining experience I've ever had, and a few of these dishes were the best I've ever had. The entire 3-hour dinner truly was an experience from the moment we arrived outside to the moment we found our coats waiting for us outside the final room. The attention to every last detail in the food, the dishes, the space, the service, everything was perfect. Read more

Impressive! This restaurant transcends the realm of mere fine dining, embodying the essence of a 2-3 Michelin Star experience. From the moment you step inside, you're swept away on a journey of enchanting moments that unfold throughout the evening. With flawless service and an unwavering commitment to perfection, every detail ... is meticulously curated, complemented by a culinary repertoire that transforms each dish into a masterpiece. Wow! Read more