9 Best Restaurants in Limoilou

Allison Van Rassel
Allison Van Rassel
Updated on October 8, 2024
3e Avenue Limoilou
Étienne Dionne

The food scene in Limoilou is hot hot hot! Many of the city’s young chefs have set up shop on 3e Avenue and with all the tasty options, the locals have been flocking there in droves.

  • 1

    ARVI

    Where conventions of the restaurant experience are shuffled. A fixed-price menu where the kitchen staff prepare your meal and then serve you at the table. It’s a human experience where local products shine. You’ll have to buy a ticket online and pay your meal in advance for a reserved seat, but you can also walk in without a reservation or call to book your place. Vegetarian menu available.

  • 2

    Soupe & Cie

    There’s no better way to feel warm and cozy than with a good bowl of soup, especially when it’s made by someone else! That’s particularly true at Soupe & Cie, where soup is an art. The restaurant’s bright and bold colours find their way into the bowls, adding joy to every spoonful. Case in point: the Indian soup. Topped with melting halloumi, crunchy cashews, creamy raita, and fresh herbs, it’s a bowlful of happiness.

  • 3

    La Planque

    This elegant neighbourhood bistro has been home to some of the city’s most talented chefs over the years, rising to the ranks of Limoilou institution thanks to its creative, seasonal cuisine and enveloping charm. The suspended wood sculpture that crowns the bar has a magnetic appeal, inviting guests to pull up a stool or chair and enjoy this unique eatery’s modern Québec fare.

  • 4

    Cendrillon

    La Planque’s sister restaurant is perfect for a festive night out with friends—a place to make memories and celebrate in style. With its neighbourhood bistro vibe and laid-back service, it makes everyone feel right at home. Favourites include their oyster and cocktail pairings, Québec wines, housemade charcuterie, and sharing platters.

  • 5

    Morso

    Morso is a Roman pizzeria where the dough is crispy and airy, like focaccia, and the slices are served in squares for maximum impact. The menu manages to be both simple and decadent, with hits like speck and mascarpone pizza with smoked caciocavallo, fior di latte, Italian parsley and walnuts. Fine Italian goods imported by the chef are sold in the pizzeria’s little grocery section.

  • 6

    Bloom Sushi

    Bloom’s vegan sushi is a wondrous culinary experience, with new flavours and textures in every bite. The cozy vibe and elegant interior combine to create the perfect setting for sampling these refined vegan creations. For anyone with an adventurous palate, Bloom is a must.

  • 7

    Babeurre

    This neighbourhood coffee shop moonlights as a funky watering hole and catering business. Featuring chef and owner Karine Jacques’s signature blend of comfort and refinement, the sweet and salty menu is fun, eclectic, and totally satisfying. The only downside: it’s closed on weekends. Foodies, take note!

  • 8

    Jalisco Tacos

    This well-kept secret in Limoilou is the place to go for tacos in Québec City. The creations are all authentically Mexican and incredibly tasty. I highly recommend the mouthwatering pozole and the birria tacos.

  • 9

    Maude Épicerie Laboratoire Culinaire

    Chef Maude Desroches is breathing new life into the Maizerets sector of Limoilou. Maude Épicerie Laboratoire Culinaire is one of the few spots in the area where you can pick up meat, fruit, and vegetables from local farms. In the kitchen, Desroches uses those fresh local ingredients to showcase her skills. It's one of the best brunch spots in town.


Allison Van Rassel
Allison Van Rassel

Journalist, columnist and blogger, Allison is passionate about Québec City’s culinary culture. Curious and aware of the latest culinary trends, Allison makes the region’s foodie culture shine bright.

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