Le Moine Echanson - Quebec City, Quebec

Service was amazing. Yann took care of us from beginning to end with a smile on his face throughout our experience. The chef prepared our meals with perfection, must eat the beef and halibut. Both were exquisite. A must try in Quebec!

Just a little backstory for context. We have not been to an upscale restaurant for years and we love tasting menus. I had researched the restaurant exhaustively and was looking forward to the mystery and excitement of the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing. We were the first people ... there but they seemed surprised because they were still setting up. Good: The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable. The ambiance was quaint and the eclectic and the music was nice. The food was plated perfectly and it was obvious that Chef takes pride in the appearance of her food. Bad = Everything Else Wine: The wine pairings were well extremely small servings. Although they came with a delightful explanation I am pretty sure I heard the same description given for different bottles of wines at another table. One of the bottles still had the orange price sticker on it. In my mind wine pairings should come with the food but the wine came a LONG time before the food pairing at every course. We drank a bottle and a half of water because even sipping slowly the wine would not last until the food. The wine itself was not good and at times sipping was difficult. We even ordered a cocktail midway through just to have something other than water to share. Food: The food was beautiful and their were elements that were tasty but overall the flavors did not meld well and some courses were quite bland. The chef/servers came and announced the next course. Due to the language barrier it was quite difficult to understand. It would have been nice to have a printed version of the menu and wine list in any language to refer too. There were a couple elements I would like to try again but I have no idea what they were. Then at some point they just gave up. The table that came after us and we’re being served at the same time somehow outpaced us and by dessert they were up and gone before we were even served. Service: The server apologized at one point with the excuse that everyone came in at once. With a “reservation only” business model you would think that the restaurant knew when people are coming in. The timing was bad from the beginning and excuses should not have to be made. I think what some restaurants forget is that when you are selling an “experience” you are not just serving food and wine. You should be serving amazing food and wine with perfect service. Especially if you are charging just under $500 dollars Canadian for a meal. I had been so excited for so long that when we walked out sober, hungry and disappointed I almost cried. Sadly my dream of experiencing a romantic once in a lifetime meal in one of the most beautiful cities in the world was dashed. We ended up having a nightcap of gas station wine and potato chips and the whole vibe of the trip was ruined. Read more

An amazing experience at this restaurant! Food, service and atmosphere was 5 stars! Kudos to the chef! We had the 4 course meal and each dish was so flavourful and beautifully presented. It was an incredible dining experience.

What an amazing experience! If I could give this wonderful restaurant ten stars, I would! To begin with (the most important part in my opinion), the food was spectacular. It truly was the best dining experience I have ever had. My partner and I opted in for the six course ... and it was a fabulous decision. There is only one chef, and she is fantastic at her job! One of the best waiter experiences I have ever had. Our waiter was extremely well versed in french cuisine, wine, champagne, and all the other drinks this restaurant has to offer. Our waiter was very personable, and you could tell they truly love their job! The experience of this place was absolutely fabulous! I highly recommend!! Read more

We put ourselves in the hands of the chefs and staff and had an amazing experience! My wife had the 4 course and I had the 6 course tasting menu, with wine pairings. We came away stuffed and happy. Nothing was bad. The place has a great vibe - ... casual and friendly, with upbeat music and stunning food. It's not at all stuffy or self-conscious. So many of the seasoning, oils and essences that they use are made from scratch. It's not inexpensive, but worth every penny. Read more