Nestled in a charming corner of Quebec City, this popular eatery offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the dishes, with many calling it the best food they've had in a long time, even in tourist-frequented areas. The menu features standout items like incredibly prepared beef tartare and succulent, flavorful duck. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a wonderful spot for both intimate meals and gatherings. With outdoor seating available and the option to reserve, it's a place to savor truly memorable cuisine.
Nestled in a charming corner of Quebec City, this popular eatery offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the dishes, with many calling it the best food they've had in a long time, even in tourist-frequented areas. The menu features standout items like incredibly prepared beef tartare and succulent, flavorful duck. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a wonderful spot for both intimate meals and gatherings. With outdoor seating available and the option to reserve, it's a place to savor truly memorable cuisine.
Nestled in a charming corner of Quebec City, this popular eatery offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the dishes, with many calling it the best food they've had in a long time, even in tourist-frequented areas. The menu features standout items like incredibly prepared beef tartare and succulent, flavorful duck. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a wonderful spot for both intimate meals and gatherings. With outdoor seating available and the option to reserve, it's a place to savor truly memorable cuisine.
Restaurant Analysis
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
I am writing this review in the middle of my dinner. This is hands down the best food ive had in a long long time. I am perpetually disappointed by food when I eat out and especially in tourist areas. This restaurant however is not a part of that trend. The beef tartare was incredible, I am a huge tartare fan and its the best ive ever had. The duck was my main and it is so succulent and falvourful, the pasta is seasoned beautifully. I will be getting a creme brulee too but unless there is a fly in it or something my review is not changing. Edit: there was no fly and the creme brulee was amazing. It's a very beautiful and atmospheric place, especially inside. The interior, lighting, and music left The best emotions. As for the food, it was AMAZING. I'm quite surprised why the rating is so low and why this place doesn't have a Michelin star. I'll definitely come back more and more than once to evaluate other portions. Breakfast across from the Fairmont Château Frontenac. Great views, great atmosphere and artistic and delectable food with excellent service! My wife had the French toast and I had the smoke salmon poached eggs. Beside brain beautiful the taste was superb and satisfying. What a perfect finish to a wonderful 4 day trip. I would highly recommend going here for at least breakfast (petit-déjeuner).
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16 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X2, Canada
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November 18, 2025
I am writing this review in the middle of my dinner. This is hands down the best food ive had in a long long time. I am perpetually disappointed by food when I eat out and especially in tourist areas. This restaurant however is not a part of that trend. The beef tartare was incredible, I am a huge tartare fan and its the best ive ever had. The duck was my main and it is so succulent and falvourful, the pasta is seasoned beautifully. I will be getting a creme brulee too but unless there is a fly in it or something my review is not changing. Edit: there was no fly and the creme brulee was amazing.
October 1, 2025
It's a very beautiful and atmospheric place, especially inside. The interior, lighting, and music left The best emotions. As for the food, it was AMAZING. I'm quite surprised why the rating is so low and why this place doesn't have a Michelin star. I'll definitely come back more and more than once to evaluate other portions.
September 19, 2025
Breakfast across from the Fairmont Château Frontenac. Great views, great atmosphere and artistic and delectable food with excellent service! My wife had the French toast and I had the smoke salmon poached eggs. Beside brain beautiful the taste was superb and satisfying. What a perfect finish to a wonderful 4 day trip. I would highly recommend going here for at least breakfast (petit-déjeuner).
August 30, 2025
The food was great. Hat's off to Chef. Loved ever bite of it. The smashed Burger was crispy and same time juicy. Beautify served. The smoke beef sandwich speaks itself.. No words needed, a MUST try. The service waiter was ok. Not sure what he was thinking. He was serving everyone else other than me and my daughter. Didn’t like that. The lady who brought us to the table was super friendly though.
September 15, 2025
My friend and I had lunch in here today. Sat at the street bar right in front overlooking the street, it was great. The service was slow but also they were very busy. The presentation of food was great but quality not the best. I had an Onion soup and a burger and my friend just a burger. If you’re looking for a place to hang out with great atmosphere, this is your place but if you’re looking for good quality of food, go somewhere else. Over all, we had a good time.
Features and amenities that make 1640 Bistro special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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