Bistro la Goulette — Restaurant in Quebec

Oh, Bistro La Goulette in Quebec City, you really put us through an adventure! We decided to embark on an impromptu pilgrimage from Old Quebec, thinking we'd waltz in for a meal. But, oh no, the gatekeeper at the entrance declared, "No admission without reservations." We pleaded our case, explaining our epic journey on foot, and this fine gatekeeper, bless his heart, finally granted us a table after a suspenseful 25-minute wait.

Now, on to the culinary escapade! I fancied myself some Tunisian soup, and the moment that bowl touched my lips, I felt like I'd just found the gastronomic holy grail. Seriously, folks, this soup was so outstanding that I considered pouring it into a flask and carrying it around as a daily pick-me-up.

My wife, always the adventurous one, went for the Lebanese appetizer, and it arrived fresh and yummy, just as you'd expect. However, let's get to the main act, the lamb shank tajine. It had the right balance of flavors; not an overdose of cinnamon, which was a blessing in disguise. But oh dear, the potato in that tajine seemed to have a stubborn resistance to cooking thoroughly. It was like the potato was staging a culinary rebellion. And, to be honest, the other veggies in the tajine were also playing hard to get when it came to being fully cooked.

All in all, our evening at Bistro La Goulette was an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. From the "no reservations" standoff to the culinary surprises, it was an experience we won't soon forget. So if you're ready for an adventure in both dining and diplomacy, Bistro La Goulette is the place to be. Just be sure to bring your appetite and your...

Some of the worst service we have ever experienced. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, and yet the greeting was surly and unwelcoming. The server was very reluctant to get up and leave their phone. Our order was taken quickly and the food arrived all at once and was dropped on the table. The server didn't check on us throughout the meal. Again, the phone was the priority. When I asked for the cheque, I was told to come to the counter. I'm not sure of the origins of the positive reviews, but I suspect they are manufactured. The food was average. My advice? Stay away. There are many, many...

Haven't had tagine in a long time, so went here for takeout based on the reviews. Tagine with kofta - only two koftas and my kid found them to be a bit dry. Decent amount of fresh veggies. Couscous with merguez - 3 fairly small merguez, could have wished for a bit more veg. Salade tunisienne - very small for $9. Definitely only appetizer size. Taste was good, but I was left quite hungry. All in all, decent food, but we expected more food (and more meat in the couscous and tagine) for the price. Friendly service, and the complementary mint tea while waiting for the takeout to be ready was...