Experts' Choice Award Chez Boulay-Bistro Boreal
What the experts agree on
Nordic-inspired French cuisine showcasing boreal ingredients like venison, game, and foraged items with generous portions. Draws a mix of locals and tourists for special occasions in Quebec City's vibrant dining scene.
Fodor's "Mix of locals celebrating special occasions and tourists fresh from shopping rue St-Jean dine on bison tartare, braised beef ravioli with candied red cabbage, and salmon in a flavorful cranberry glaze." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This restaurant presents its own, casual version of Nordic cuisine, using “boreal” ingredients such as venison and game meats, foraged vegetables and seasonings, and locally made oils and syrups." Full review
Frommer's "The menu is Nordic-inspired with deer, duck, mackerel, Labrador tea spice, wintergreen, and birch syrup among the traditional ingredients. Portions are generous." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This restaurant is run by chefs Jean-Luc Boulay – a judge on Canadian TV show Les Chefs!) – and Arnaud Marchand, who showcase boreal cuisine through produce and spices from the terroir...." Full review
