Quebec Travel & Food Guide | Hidden Gem Restaurants (No Lines!)

Having visited Old Quebec three times, I’ve scoured Google’s top-rated spots to find local favorites—and discovered some amazing surprises! 🍳 Chez Rioux & Pettigrew 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A charming brunch spot that uses only seasonal ingredients. No ordering—just a fixed-price chef’s tasting (menu changes with the seasons, like a delicious blind box!). ✨ Highlights: Everything is homemade, from bread to sauces. Zero disappointments—this is where the locals eat! 🍝 Matto 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The best Italian food in Old Quebec—took me right back to my study abroad days in Italy! 🍅 Starters: Bruschetta Di Pomodoro (super fresh!) A secret off-menu dish (forgotten the name—prosciutto + cheese, a must-try!) 🍕 Mains: Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (just like an Italian nonna makes) Pizza ai Funghi Selvaggi (mushroom lovers, this is for you!) 🥞 Aux Anciens Canadiens 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Classic Quebecois brunch—fixed-price menu ($35.95/person) with starter, main, and dessert. Great value! 🦌 Starters: Wild Meat Cretons (gamey pâté + bread) Quebec Meat Pie (flaky crust + fruit chutney) 🍖 Mains: Budget Beef Wellington (solid but not fancy) Duck Confit Poutine (smoky but slightly dry) Pig’s Knuckle Poutine (MASSIVE pork hock + fries—ultimate carb bomb!) 🍮 Desserts: Maple Syrup Pie / Blueberry Pie / Maple Crème Brûlée (all server-recommended!) 🐇 La Buche 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Hearty Quebecois wild game & comfort food: Rabbit Wings (BBQ-glazed rabbit legs) Foie Gras + Poor Man’s Pudding (seared liver + maple bacon cornbread—decadent!) First Nation Elk Skirt Steak (tender, no gaminess) ⚠️ Overrated (Skip If Short on Time): 🥞 Le Casse-Crêpe Breton 🌟🌟🌟 A local crêperie—good but not exceptional. 🍝 Il Bello 🌟🌟🌟 Once my top Italian pick… until I tried Matto. Now it just seems overpriced. Which one would you try first? 😋 #QuebecFood #HiddenGems #NoWaitRestaurants #TravelEats #FoodieFinds