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Chez Boulay-bistro borealvsRestaurant Legende
Both establishments are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Chez Boulay-bistro boreal scores marginally better than Restaurant Legende. Chez Boulay-bistro boreal ranks #10 in Quebec City with praise from 4 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Chez Boulay-bistro boreal
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
1110 Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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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
Restaurant Legende
Gayot Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
255 Rue Saint-Paul, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec G1K3W5, Canada
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Gayot14.0
"Share small plates of bison tataki with tart local sea buckthorn berries, hanger steak with bone marrow, lamb fries with wild peas and shrimp." Full review
Fodor's "Set on the ground floor of the Hôtel des Coutellier, in the Old Port area, Légende is set in a large wood and stone room with plush banquettes and an elegant bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Légende excels at using lesser-known, foraged ingredients as accents to refined but accessible dishes that please all palates, from the novice to the most adventurous. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This Nordic food spot is a light, twinkly place, thanks to pale wood and clear-glass hanging light fixtures...this is gastronomy of the most refined and delicate sort, so bring someone special" Full review
