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L'Initiale

Address: 54 rue St-Pierre, Lower Town, Québec City, QC | Map It
Phone: 418/694-1818

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: French
Location: Lower Town

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

A contemporary setting and gracious service place L'Initiale in the upper echelon of restaurants in this city; it's a member of the Relais & Châteaux group. Widely spaced tables favor intimate dining, and the warm brown-and-cream decor is cozy. Chef Yvan Lebrun roasts many of the meats on the menu over a spit: this produces a unique taste, particularly with lamb. The constantly changing menu follows the whims of the chef and the season. Try the escalope de foie gras or the lamb. There's also a C$89 eight-course menu dégustation. For dessert, many small treats are arranged attractively on a single plate.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun. and early Jan.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Tellurian from Bar Harbor, Maine on 11/12/09
L'Initiale could stand on its own as a great restaurant anywhere, but because it showcases many local ingredients, it is a distinctly great Quebec City restaurant. To celebrate a special occasion (or create one) my husband and I always choose L'Initiale. The dining room is formal, yet modern and comfortable--great chairs-- and the service is highly professional, yet warm and never intimidating. Dinner always offers delightful surprises. While we leave feeling well-fed, we also float out the door on the pleasure of the experience.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by GaryKeith from Toronto, Canada on 8/8/07
We visit Quebec city once or twice a year. L'initiale has been one of our Quebec City favourites for several years now. Interesting and delicious food every time. Friendly but reserved service top notch.