Le Clocher Penché

Cozy restaurant with incredible food. We recommend making a reservation in advanced. We were greeted by friendly staff who spoke great English upon arrival. Throughout the night, our server was attentive and the pace of our orders was spaced out perfectly. We decided to give blood pudding a try and it was absolutely flavourful and the highlight of the night! We also got the deep fried maitake to start. For our mains, we ordered the fish of the day (cod) as well as the hanger steak. Every bite was delicious and ingredients were intentionally chosen. They switch up their menus and ingredients slightly for each dish seasonally so be sure to make note of that. Thank you for a great first night in QC!

Had a lovely experience here! The star of the evening was definitely the hanger steak, they were cooked to perfection! Very tender and flavourful. Also the blood pudding was surprisingly delicious! It was wrapped in like a samosa way but had that salsa verde that gave that ceviche taste to it. We also ordered the panna cotta which was soso, the cheese took most of the flavour but nothing more, we were left feeling like there’s some sort of drizzle missing. The foie gras was sat on a bread with apples that were overpoweringly sour which I didn’t really like, and the mocktails were incredibly sweet but overall, I had a great time. The staff were very attentive and very accommodating! We had a miscommunication that they very easily remedied.

I’m writing this review as we just finished our dessert and had to make sure I share my experience because I hope anyone who reads this review understands that you need to come here. From the beginning, we had such amazing service from our hostess Livia and server Zachary. We had a lovely wine recommendation and the food.. Every single bite we took made us go, wow. The combination of flavours, textures - everything worked so well together. We started off with the Fresh Cheese and Mackerel, followed by the Casarecce and Fish of the day (cod). The meats were so tender, melting in our mouths.. finally, the Baba dessert! I could have 10 of those. If you are still looking for a good place to experience some amazing cuisine, look no further. We’ll be back and recommending all our friends visiting Quebec City.

This was one of the best restaurants I have been to in a very long time. The service was impeccable, from the simple courtesy of taking our coats to really ensuring we didn’t feel rushed at the end of the meal. We had a mouthwatering steak cooked to perfection, the fish of the day with risotto and a delicious cheese starter with leek and pancetta and incredible mitake mushrooms. There was one small menu and everything was fantastic. Even better and often rare to find was the sound and ambiance was absolutely perfect. The place was packed but the sound was minimal, where we could hear the music and everyone was speaking softly. 10/10 recommend Oh and I have never had such delicious and well presented mocktails

At first, I was a little skeptical about going to this place, but honestly, all my doubts disappeared as soon as I walked into the restaurant. The staff were very attentive, and we were seated right in front of the open kitchen. It was great to see the team interacting and working so professionally while preparing the food. I had the hanger steak, cooked medium-rare — it was perfect. My wife had the fish of the day, served with a white sauce mixed with spinach, and she loved it. Our experience was flawless. The reason I was skeptical at first was because we were staying in the old part of the city, where there are plenty of dining options, and I didn’t really want to drive. But it was truly worth it.

Wonderful meal, lovely ambience and servers were attentive. We enjoyed the bread, oysters, cod and hanger steak. I have never had this steak before and it was cooked to perfection so tender and flavourful. Lovely dinner.

The service, food, ambiance were all excellent. Excited to return on our next visit! I highly recommend the pasta dish ❤️

The experience was lovely. However both my husband and I were surprised by the quality of the hanger steak. It had tough connective fibers which made it difficult. The taste of all of the food was delicious!:) the environment and the service were lovely.

Tremendous!! The ingredients, the menu, and the preparation by the chef and his team were superlative! So fresh...every dish was pure magic. The combination of ingredients can be adventurous...yet, does not disappoint! Simply, they just know what works! The chef kindly adjusted a couple of dishes for dietry requirements for my dining partner. The menu changes each day. The restaurant is in a beautiful setting (an old bank), which has been tastefully designed, complementing the buildings original features. The restaurant team work like a well oiled machine. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They also have a wonderful bar, with great cocktails and a tremendous mocktail selection! It was fantastic to see the kitchen and watch the chef & team create their magic. I loved that there was no hierarchy behind the scenes. It was like watching an ensemble dance! They all work hard. I spied the chef making a dessert and his focus/attention to detail was quite moving. A real love story. I'm so glad that we booked this restaurant. We will be back. It was a highlight of our trip! 100% satisfied diner here! And for the high standard, it was moderately priced too!!!

My mom and I went for dinner last week. The restaurant used to be an old bank and you can tell from the floors. Very cool. The wait staff was very nice and our waitress explained the entire menu to us, dish by dish. We had the mozzarella/tomato dish to start. I had the gnocchi dish and my mom had the catch of the day which was cod I think. The gnocchi was good but very rich. The hollandaise, the creamy egg, I think there were onions in there.. it was very very rich that it was almost hard to finish.. My mom's dish was delicious as well! For dessert we had the lavender, Chantilly, biscuit thing. It was eh. I wish they had a chocolate dish in the menu.

An intimate restaurant specializing seafood dishes. Staff were knowledgeable about the menu and explained it very thoroughly. Service was attentive and personal. Dishes featured many local ingredients that complemented each other well thanks to the chefs' innovations and expertise. A perfect eatery for seafood lovers!

Outstanding everything here, as dishes are made with intention. Sampled the scallops and squash as starters, had the Char and beef cheeks as entrees, and crème brûlée and buche Noel to finish. Love that there's a maximum time of 2.5 hours to sit and savor your meal, while service remains attentive. We felt lucky to reserve a table at the last minute in a Friday night. Well worth a visit if in QC.

Very pretty small highly regarded restaurant. Kathleen took great care of us The menu is Very eclectic and creative. Farm to table for sure. Very poor neighborhood that is being gentrified slowly. Limited menu with delicious choices. Good wine menu. Important to support small Indy businesses. Established in 1985. Smaller curated fresh portions. Highly reviewed and rated. ***** Worth your attention and support.

Food was outstanding. Highly recommend this place. Mostly locals. A la cart menu. Great for sharing.

A nice restaurant located outside the tourist area. We had bread, arancini and tomato tartlet for starters, all were good! I had the Guinea fowl, moist , tender and crispy skin, it is similar to duck but leaner. I love it. The malfadine was also delicious with a little kick. To end the dinner , we had the coconut crème brûlée. Overall, food was very good. In Quebec City I find service is slow but the food made up the experience. Lydia, our server was knowledgeable. Go check this place.

Really a wonderful place for a causal meal. The menu was very creative and well executed. I love the Scallops with bloodpudding. Oyster were pristine ! Wine list was packed with nice local choices. Looking at the picture makes me want to return soon !!

OUTSTANDING!!!! Our dinner experience exceeded any expectations! The service was fantastic, our server was very kind and attentive, explained the whole menu to us specifying the provenance of their ingredients (often local and from their own farm). The cocktails were delicious but most of all, the food was INCREDIBLE. We had two appetizers and two entrees and a dessert, and they made it so easy for us to split it all. We were very full by the end, but the portions were the perfect amount. The place was crowded but not too loud and their open kitchen concept made it really cool to watch the chefs at work. It did take a bit of time to get our food, but that's because EVERYTHING is homemade and absolutely delicious!! (Plus, we enjoyed taking our time sipping on our drinks and chatting). Absolutely worth it, and don't forget to make a reservation.

Our airbnb host recommended this spot and wow were we impressed! The aesthetic of the restaurant was beautiful and the service was perfect. Attentive and knowledgable as well as friendly but also allowed us to have our date. The cocktails were delicious the frail rock being the favorite. We also tried three different kinds of local gins and we're really impressed with the different flavours and our servers ability to explain what they were like. The food was so beautifully presented and I honestly can't pick a favourite everything was delicious. It might've been the best Pavlova of my life. But honestly I would order all the exact same things again they were so wonderful. We mainly picked by taking our servers recommendations.

We are visiting Quebec City for the first time and had dinner at Clocher Penché. It was a wonderful experience! Everything from the starters to the entrees and desserts were inventive, delicious and beautifully prepared with great care and attention to detail. Service was excellent and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was tasteful, warm, cozy and inviting. Highly recommend!

So good I asked the waitress if they had a spot for dinner the next day (they did not! Turns out Quebec city is bonkers packed in august even on weekdays) , which I've never done before. Each dish was a whole flavor journey in and of itself. Some referenced different regions (china, spain, etc) but it was always fresh, seasonal, and balanced--so much better than the rude amalgam often found in "fusion" foods. Honestly I wanted to return to try the other half of the menu and I would have if I'd had the time. If you can get a reso, go! Everything is delicous so go with an empty stomach and someone who is gonna foot the bill (which isn't exorbitant but add a nice bottle of wine and it's definitely a treat yourself kinda meal).

We came for dinner here on our weekend in Quebec City. The atmosphere of the restaurant was open and bright. The menu is simple but covers all the bases, and I liked that the drink menu had a variety of wine and beer by the glass as well as cocktails and mocktails. The vegetable terrine was the best veggie dish I've had in Canada. Would definitely dine here again!

Wait staff were excellent and inclusive! Classic French dishes with an eclectic modern twist.

This was, by far, the best meal we had in Quebec City. Hands down. Not even close. BEST MEAL. Phenomenally good. The service was on a par with the food and our server was warm and gracious and spoke perfect English. We did make a reservation as even on a dreary Tuesday night, it filled up. We started with a half carafe of the Faugeres Les Petites Mains 2015 L'Ancienne Mercerie which was divine with our Mackerel appetizer. The cherry tomatoes were so unbelievably good and the fish was tender and smoked perfectly served over the most delicate corn ragout. We ordered more bread to sop up that delicious broth. For main entrees, we had the Pork Agnolotti over a Bouillabaisse sauce with fresh tender peas that was out of this world good. It actually stunned us both to silence. It was THAT good. There was a topping of crumbled red pepper and cheese that didn't overpower the delicate pork flavor and the pasta was absolutely tender and thin. So delicious! To finish, we had some of the 20 year port with a dessert featuring a flakey filo dough disk, strawberries, fresh cream, meringue, and these little dollops of flavor (I think maple). Terrific meal with terrific service!

One of the best meals I've had in my life! I stayed just down the block from here and managed to score a last-minute reservation. Super lucky! The menu changes weekly based on what's in season, and everything is fresh and delicious. The restaurant is beautifully appointed in dark green, white, and black, with cheery plants framing the back wall where the bar is. They speak French and English, so they were able switch flawlessly for the uneducated American that I am. If you go here, definitely come with a big appetite.

We were the very first customer, don't know why threw us in the dark back room instead of the main dining area. The waitress was super nice and explained all the menu choices. Her recommendation the cheese appetizer was really creamy with the freshness of the cucumber, thumbs up. The lobster appetizer was great also. The halibut was so so , nothing special. The beef was tender, but no wow factor.

Not sure about the hype of this restaurant. Food was good but not fantastic. Had reservations for 8:30. When we finally got seated it took at least 25 minutes to get a glass of water. Not sure the service was so poor because we were English speakers? Not sure but it was a tad ridiculous how slow the service was. Not worth the hour wait to get the food

Delicious, delicious, delicious! My friend found this place on Yelp near our Airbnb and we decided to try it out for dinner. We came early (around 6:00pm) and were seated right away. For starter, we ordered the Octopus ($16.00 CAD). This was served with Aspic, soft quail egg, roasted pepper purée, fennel confit, and coriander vinaigrette. This was extremely light on the stomach and tasted very fresh. For main course, we went for the fish of the day - scallops (market price)! This was SO GOOD! The scallops were fresh and paired perfectly with the sauce it came with. It also came with some crispy skin - delicious! If you're around the area, definitely come here and try it out. Their menu is extremely unique.

Everything is nice. The suckling pig was a little overdone but quite flavourful. Fish of the day is the best - but I have since forgotten the name of this fish!

Brunch was excellent. It came with an appetizer (earl grey jelly with cherry jam, yogurt, and some sort of crumble on top), main, and either 2 coffees (before and after) or 1 huge latte. The appetizer was very good. Surprisingly not too sweet, and the earl grey jelly had a very nice uplifting character. Very smooth & balanced. Our mains were the smoked salmon benedict and the Scotch egg. Both dishes had perfectly cooked eggs... In particular, the Scotch egg was just on the verge of being runny, but creamy. The house made sausage surrounding it was savoury and not greasy at all. There was grilled lettuce with a really nice creamy dressing on it. Who knew grilled lettuce was so good? Hashbrowns were super crisp and delicious for both. The cold-smoked salmon had a nice sashimi-like mouth feel, and not super smokey. Really nice. Oh, and the coffee (long espresso) was great. Nice crema and not overly bitter. Would highly recommend! If we had more time, we'd come back again for another meal for sure. Seemed like it was all locals - we were the only tourists based on the French everyone spoke.

Great ambiance, knowledgeable and friendly staff, wonderful food and a good wine list. We had The gazpacho, fish du jour (monk) and pasta. All were excellent. Seasoned well and plated beautifully.

Amazing. What a great meal. Another example of a Yelp steered me to an inspired meal. On a rainy evening we hazarded the leaf-strewn one-way streets of Quebec City and made our way from our AirBNB location to check out this highly rated restaurant. The restaurant was only a third full when we arrived (considering it was a rainy Tuesday evening around 6pm, this was not surprising). It's located in a section of the city with several blocks of local businesses--cafés, some restaurants, antique stores, a drycleaner, a couple hardware stores. The restaurant is situated on an unassuming corner, when you walk inside there is a bar area, looking to your right you see the space open up to the length of the restaurant. Large canvasses of artwork by local artists are displayed prominently on the walls, framed by high ceilings that give the restaurant an art gallery mixed with a 20's cocktail lounge vibe. The menu features seasonal produce and is updated periodically so while the menu wasn't expansive, the options looked well-curated. (And what better reason to come back and try the restaurant again?) I started with the mushroom consommé, and then had the salmon tartare ($21) for my entree. Both friends ordered the seasonal fish special ($27-28)--I believe it was a trout--so good! I tried a few bites--the skin was crisp and the flesh delicate and tender. One of the better cooked pieces I've enjoyed in my life. We found the creative, artistic presentation of the vegetables especially appetizing. They mixed colors and textures in a Scandinavian-influenced presentation that brought the beauty of nature into the appearance of the dish. My own salmon tartare was yummy. Though we didn't have time to try the desserts, I would be curious to give a couple of them a go next time I'm in town. Love this place!

I love farm to table bistros and was so glad to find this place. Everything tasted so fresh. I liked everything we got but the dessert blew my mind. We had an interesting take on cheesecake, we got the beet cheesecake and it was honestly so good! You couldn't really taste the beet in it. The presentation of all the dishes were spot on. This is a lovely restaurant with a nice atmosphere.

Nice ambiance! Tremendous service! Creative food in sort of New French style. I believe menu changes frequently conforming to availabilities.

The restaurant was very bright and lively! I loved all aspect of the decorations and the service was great too! They didn't have an English menu (which means they're legit), but the waitress explained everything on the menu to us and answered any questions we had. The appetizers were yummy and my boyfriend got the pan seared salmon which was DELICIOUS. I got the salmon risotto which wasn't what I expected but it was still good nonetheless. I would definitely come back for lunch as they have the prix fix menu. Love the restaurant!

Of all the eateries we visited during our one week visit to Montreal and Quebec City this restaurant stood out as the first for my belated review. We loved it. I stuck my neck out and ordered the "Boudin noir maison" (House Black Pudding). With my Franco-American background in NH I wasn't oblivious to what I was ordering (blood pudding). This was the most courageous menu item I encountered during our trip so I had to order it. Kudos to Clocher Penché for putting it on the menu. It was paired with some wonderful sauces and root vegetables, and even though my photo makes it look a bit skimpy, it wasn't. My only quibble was that it could have used a bit more sauce, as it was a bit dry. I think this should be offered in a smaller amount as an appetizer course so that diners can try some true French Canadian cuisine without a main course commitment. Way too much pomme frites and beef/salmon tartare at many other restaurants. I probably would try something else next time (this would be a must-return-to location). And yes, the name translated as Crooked Steeple does refer to a church across the intersection from the restaurant.

Found this place in the Neighbourhood I was staying. Seems to be a popular local haunt. And I can see why. The food is fabulous. Recommended.

Great staff very accommodating, have an English menu available upon request. Daily changing specials for dinner and draft list so be sure to ask. Definitely recommend the sour be available. Not to loud so it's good for a date and relatively well priced for the quality of food

Hands down the best meal I have had in Quebec City. The food is amazing without being fussy. The knowledge of the staff about the wine and the preparation of the food blew us away. Add to this a romantic space, we will be back.

Great atmosphere, great food, and friendly service. Located outside of the old port but worth the short trip there.

I ordered the starter butternut soup. Excellent ingredients and flavor. My wife order the salad starter - I took a few bites. Very fresh ingredients and the dressing was very flavorful. For the main I ordered the pulled pork risiotto nice mix if fresh crispy veggies. The crispy pork was perfect! The risiotto was nice and firm, not overcooked. Compact place, crowded and somewhat noisy (ok).very attentive Wait staff and English is also spoken.

The food is so damn good. One of the best restaurants in the world, according to me (and I've eaten at a bunch of them). This was my third time at Cloche Penche in 15 years and it never disappoints. Wonderful and romantic and hip. The cocktails are truly craft and yum. The room is super laid-back and cool. But it's the food...omg the food is just so consistently good. Tonight my husband and I shared the "casserole," which is for 2 and is basically a meal in a pot--it changes daily. Was CAD$60 for two and dazzlingly good. Tonight it included pork belly, homemade chorizo, a kale salad, and an impossibly good oat "risotto." Excellent and efficient service; the leisurely pacing is thoughtful and doesn't miss a beat. We will return again anytime we are lucky enough to visit Quebec City.

The ambience is lovely, relaxed and enhanced by the wine. We arrived a bit before the crowd and received prompt friendly attention. My wife chose the char over butternut squash soup which was very good with the Pasta for her main course-also very tasty. In fact I liked her choices more than mine! My pike was well presented served over a plateful of farm-to-table fresh peas and carrots & tasty enough but almost overwhelmed by the vegetables that I could not finish. By then we were so satiated we settled for a shared cappuccino for dessert before strolling down St Joseph back to our hotel. Definitely worth the walk!

Our meal here was because of a recommendation and we are so happy that we acted upon it! A delightful place with a charming atmosphere and staff. We decided upon polar opposites from the menu. The vegetarian "brick" for my wife and the blood sausage and sweetbreads for me! Both were splendid. We started with a beautifully composed, shredded beet salad. The open kitchen was fun to watch. Calm and smooth and the food reflected that vibe. We will be happy to return when we are again in Quebec and the Saint-Roche neighbourhood. A bientot!!

When visiting Quebec, Hubby and I were told to visit this place for excellent local cuisine, so we were able to go there for lunch. I had the fresh cheese which was presented beautifully and was delicious I ordered the pasta dish which was excellent and light Both dishes were light, delicious and fragrant and beautiful . Service was good. Suggest this place for a cute bistro meal!

Small menu and simple too, nothing much choice but because of this the food is so good. Recommend the Chicken liver mousse, looks and taste so good. Please have some space for the dessert, you will enjoy it. Their servers is very friendly, explain what i need to know and explain very detail and well.

This is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Might be my #2 restaurant ever. For apps we got the Leek and Boar and wow that braised boar was tender and juicy and tasted pretty sweet. Everything complemented each other so well. I got the homemade pasta and holy shit it still has me salivating. Mushrooms, red cabbage and chicken with pasta in that sauce to die for. My friends shared the bone marrow venison casserole and unsurprisingly also amazing. The puff pastry was soft and crispy and in conjunction with the carrots, potatoes and tender venison.. fuego! The ambiance in there is so lively and casual too. Staff super friendly and lovely. This place is the bomb.com.

Our first night in Quebec City, I read about this place from various food blogs. We came in on a Tuesday night, I made a reservation for 6pm online but didn't need to as there were plenty of tables. Beautiful, casual, but classy vibe to the place. Unpretentious but refined. We started with PEI oysters ($2 CAD each) and then ordered the cocotte for two ($58 CAD) with duck, fresh veg (carrots, turnips, brussels), on top of a perfect potato gratin with mushroom gravy on the side. Veg was farm fresh, gratin's potatoes were thin and rich without tasting greasy. Duck was perfectly cooked for most pieces except the ends. Our server recommended a great pairing. We also ordered a maple soaked cake with blueberry sorbet and fresh blueberries that was divine ($8 CAD). We also ordered a maple soaked cake with blueberry sorbet and fresh blueberries ($8CAD) -- divine. We paid to park one block down for $2.50 CAD/hour.

Omg! the food is amaaaazing! I came here last night- my last night in Quebec. I just checked the menu to correctly state the items I ordered, but it's different? So, clearly they update their menus frequently(?) so, in English- I had the cold lobster salad appetizer with asparagus, salad, and a yellow pepper 'sauce' and a sparkling white wine. Then, I ordered the halibut w veggies, tomatoes served in a shellfish broth. Yaaaaall. You really could just drink the broth. Divine. Then, for dessert--ordered the crème brûlée w mushroom essence? Listen! I hate mushrooms! And I only ordered this dessert b/c the waitress said it doesn't have the flesh of mushroom...and whatever variety this was- tastes like caramel and hazelnut. Sold on the hazelnut taste!! So good.. oh, and I ordered another white wine to go with the halibut.. total cost $109 CAD which is around $85 USD?? for an amazing meal and great service and atmosphere! Def will be back!

Came here for dinner around 5:30 and was seated right away. Service was great and our cups were never left half full. Onto the food, the tuna salad was good with cubes of raw tuna marinated in soy sauce with a very generous portion. The chicken was the highlight of the table. With almost a tofu like consistency that melted in your mouth, this chicken had a blend of flavors that boasted of an authentic french dish. Beautiful restaurant, great service, and even better food.

So what should a cool French bistro have in it? Great French Onion soup made in a unique way? A great ambience of modern and classic? Multiple Canadian made liquors on the menu? (I had a Gin and Tonic like I haven't had in years.) Great staff to serve you in French or English? Awesome bread? Tender Salmon Tartar? Honestly I was totally enjoying an evening out by myself, but plenty of happy groups filled the place. Well worth seeking out.

Delicious meal and very friendly servers. They make interesting and tasty cocktails. We ordered the porcelet and the cocotte for two. Both dishes were fantastic and competitively priced compared to similar restaurants in the city. We had no room for dessert after the massive portion of duck. Highly recommend.

Great food on a very cold day. One fish dish, Atlantic Char, served with a lentil and mushroom cake and assorted very fresh vegetables, garnished with a delightful fresh salsa. Hubby had risotto with pulled pork and vegetables. We chose the price fixe lunch, one soup and one salad to start. Soup was creamed carrot and squash, salad was various greens with shaved carrots and, I think, shaved turnip, with a light and very fresh dressing. Skipped dessert. Total, including one glass of wine, was $54, plus tip, a splurge, but that's Canadian dollars, so very reasonable by our SF Bay Area standards.

We came by for brunch on our way out of Quebec City and weren't sure if we could get a seat at the last minute as the best restaurant list was recently released last when we visited this place but sure enough they squeezed us into one of the last tables. The best brunch I had last year. Everything was cooked perfectly and they even brought a small starter which we didn't order and was delicious. Service was excellent and I wanted to come back immediately for a second brunch...like a hobbit.

Excellent meal last night. Made a reservation but it was not really necessary on a Tuesday night in late November. Managed to find street parking although it was tough in this very busy eclectic area. Nice touch warm olives to nibble while waiting . Starters were excellent- fresh cheese excellent. Pasta dish again excellent. Blood pudding -my dinner companions said was very good. Local bread very good. Wine choice huge. Dessert was good but visually not as well done. All in all very cosy local restaurant serving excellent food.

We dined there last night and had a delectable meal. This is our first time in Quebec and we must say this was our best evening meal this far. We shared the poke style tuna appetizer. Fresh and raw, beautiful! I had the special special Char fish which was prepared lightly and gull of flavour. My husband had the beef shoulder dish which came tender in fried polenta. Great service and a good vibe overall.

This restaurant gets a B/B+. The food was a solid good. The best thing we got was the trout special. The "salad" (which was a deconstructed bakes potato) was creative but not great (at least for this American who likes vegetables). The ambience was modern and artsy. The presentation was great. We enjoyed this restaurant but it was not our favorite.

They gave the jelly appetizer which is kind of appetizing. The duck confit with pancake sounds weird, but the pancake is not the sweet one. I like the pancakes as it's a bit crispy. I like the roasted potatoes the most. I don't usually like the starchy taste, but the potatoes are crispy outside and very smooth inside with little starchy taste. It's one of the best potatoes I've had. The pork belly is very good too. It doesn't taste greasy and the meat/fat is very tender and flavorful.