Private dining for groups in Québec City
You haven’t truly been to Québec if you haven’t eaten here. With internationally-renowned chefs and talented farmers and suppliers working to bring fresh ingredients to the table, Québec City’s thriving culinary community offers unmissable experiences guests will remember for a lifetime. Québec City private dining options give groups the chance to indulge in the region’s incredible local produce and unique gastronomy that blends tradition with innovation.
We’ve put together a list of the best restaurants with private rooms in Québec City that suit any event type and groups of all sizes.
Old Québec
Chez Boulay
Nestled along the charming and vibrant rue Saint-Jean in the Hôtel Manoir Victoria in Old Québec, Chez Boulay is the perfect place for intimate gatherings in a warm yet chic setting. Renowned chefs Jean-Luc Boulay and Arnaud Marchand serve Nordic-style cuisine infused with flavours from Québec’s boreal forests, crafted with local ingredients using techniques from French cooking. Groups can book La Table du Manoir banquet hall for larger gatherings.
Capacity: Between 30 and 120 guests
Il Teatro
A jewel of a restaurant perched on the edge of Old Québec, Il Teatro welcomes guests with stunning early-1900s architecture and sumptuous modern Italian cuisine. It Teatro offers three private dining salons for smaller groups with views onto the glittering Place d’Youville square and historic Palais Montcalm performance hall. Guests can indulge in the restaurant’s seasonal table d’hôte menus and signature cocktails.
Capacity: Between 16 and 30 guests
Pub Saint-Patrick
Guests can relax with a cold pint and enjoy elevated Québécois pub fare at the fun and friendly Pub Saint-Patrick on rue Saint-Jean. Pub Saint-Patrick and next door Maison Livernois are two of the most flexible and affordable restaurants with private rooms in Québec City. The pub offers several options for groups, with six private dining rooms and two table d’hôte dinner menus as well as a brunch menu. The pub can provide TVs and a projector for meetings and groups can also book live music or a DJ.
Capacity: Groups of 15 up to 75 guests seated, 100 guests standing
Maison Livernois
In the beating heart of rue Saint-Jean, Maison Livernois offers a refined experience where guests can enjoy the distillery’s in-house gin selection and signature cocktails alongside diverse à la carte or tables d’hôte dinner menus. Maison Livernois shares two large private rooms with Pub Saint-Patrick next door, providing similar options for meetings, dining, and entertainment. The restaurant also has an intimate tasting room and rents out the main dining area for events.
Capacity: Groups of 18 up to 80 guests seated, 100 guests standing
Portofino
Tucked into a charming European-style side street just a step off of rue Saint-Jean, Portofino serves contemporary Italian dishes rooted in traditional flavours. Guests can enjoy wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas, surf and turf dishes, and a wide selection of wines and signature cocktails while listening to live music. There’s a lounge for smaller groups and the restaurant can be booked out for larger gatherings.
Capacity: Between 20 to 80 guests in the lounge and up to 140 guests in the restaurant
Le Saint-Amour
An institution since 1978 with a star-studded list of celebrity guests, Le Saint-Amour is one of the most beautiful restaurants with private rooms in Québec City. The restaurant offers world-class French cuisine by Jean-Luc Boulay and Jacques Fortier in the centre of Old Québec. The restaurant has one of the top 10 largest wine cellars in the world, with over 15,000 bottles. Groups can savour Québec culinary excellence in Le Saint-Amour’s private and semi-private salons or the all-season indoor garden complete with a stunning glass ceiling.
Capacity: From 12 up to 80 guests seated together, up to 120 guests in separate dining rooms
Le Champlain
A hidden gem located within the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Le Champlain offers a taste of tradition and sophistication. Steeped in history and elegance, its Champlain Library room provides a warm and authentic atmosphere, it's ideal for intimate and memorable gatherings. Surrounded by the timeless charm of the Château, guests can enjoy inspired French cuisine and fine wines in a truly distinctive setting.
Capacity: Up to 32 guests
Aux Anciens Canadiens
Since 1966, Aux Anciens Canadiens has served as a cornerstone of Old Québec’s culinary history. The charming restaurant is located just down the street from the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in a former home built in 1675, the first in Upper Town. Guests can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere and hearty traditional Québecois food that’s the perfect remedy for a cold winter’s day.
Capacity: Up to 128 people
Le Parlementaire
It’s not everyday you get to experience fine dining inside of one of Canada’s oldest legislative buildings. The restaurant Le Parlementaire is located in the National Assembly of Québec, which was completed in 1886. The restaurant’s main dining room features stunning interiors inspired by Beaux-Arts architecture. Each dish highlights regional flavours and ingredients from the Assembly’s own urban garden and bee hives. Groups can book one of several large event spaces and the restaurant offers a banquet menu as well as a cocktail dinner menu for groups.
Capacity: Between 140 and 200 guests
Grande Allée
Ophelia
Immersed in Grande Allée’s historical architecture and a vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant Ophelia promises to leave a lasting impression on guests with its upscale surf and turf menu and sophisticated, ocean-inspired interior design. Ophelia’s beverage program boasts a variety of scotch, wine, and champagne. There are two elegant private rooms perfect for intimate gatherings that can be combined into one space for larger groups.
Capacity: Between 10 and 40 guests
L’Atelier
Restaurant Ophelia’s sister bistro, L’Atelier, offers the same exceptional culinary experience as its sibling with laid-back ambiance. Their extensive selection of signature cocktails pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s refined yet approachable gastropub-inspired menu. L’Atelier has a large cocktail space above the restaurant that’s ideal for large gatherings.
Capacity: Between 250-300 guests
Old Port
Chez Rioux & Pettigrew
Once Québec City’s primary grocery wholesaler in the Old Port, Rioux & Pettigrew has long been associated with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Today, award-winning chef and co-owner Dominic Jacques serves up seasonal dishes that reflect the rich local gastronomic history and the Rioux & Pettigrew legacy. Groups can book the restaurant’s cozy yet refined intimate private dining room for smaller gatherings while larger groups can take advantage of the beautiful turnkey event space.
Capacity: Groups up to 34 guests or groups up to 120 guests
Laurie Raphaël
In a true celebration of Québecois producers and regional terroir, chef Daniel Vézina and his wife, Suzanne Gagnon have pioneered hyper-local, low-waste gastronomy at Laurie Raphaël in the Old Port since 1991. Every dish represents a close collaboration between the restaurant and the farmers and artisans that supply its fresh, seasonal ingredients. Laurie Raphaël welcomes small groups in their private salon while larger groups can book out the entire restaurant.
Capacity: Between 5 and 18 guests and up to 46 guests
Coteau
Located in the historic Auberge Saint-Antoine in the city’s Old Port, Coteau offers perhaps the most authentic farm-to-fork culinary experience among the restaurants with private rooms in Québec City. Coteau’s French-Canadian, farmhouse-inspired dishes feature produce grown on the restaurant’s organic farm, just 20 km away on Île d’Orléans. In-house sommeliers can find a wine for any palate from over 750 labels in their curated cellar.
• Seating capacity: 73 guests
• Cocktail capacity: 110 guests
The Auberge Saint-Antoine also offers the James Hunt Lounge for board meetings or private meals.
Maximum capacity: 20 people.
Bistro L’Orygine
Simple, seasonal cuisine highlights local organic ingredients for the modern palate at Bistro L’Orygine. At the edge of the Old Port, tucked into the historic brick and stone buildings of Old Québec, the restaurant offers a bright, contemporary atmosphere for enjoying chef Sabrina Lemay’s plant-forward, sustainably-sourced dishes.
Capacity: Up to 90 guests
La Tanière³
More than a meal, La Tanière³ promises guests a gastronomic adventure with two distinctive multi-course blind tasting menus featuring only Canadian ingredients and little-known native produce like Lake Saint-Pierre caviar. The experience lasts around three hours and is ideal for groups looking to explore the cutting edge of Québecois culinary innovation.
Capacity: Up to 46 guests
L’Échaudé
Highbrow European-inspired cuisine meets neighbourly service at L’Échaudé, a fixture in the Old Port since 1984. Passersby are sure to be drawn in by the restaurant’s enchanting terrace and, once inside, guests can enjoy elegant French dishes alongside selections from a comprehensive wine list. The restaurant has a warm private dining room for small gatherings offering table d’hôte menus for lunch and dinner.
Capacity: Between 12 and 25 guests
Saint-Roch
Le 101
A family-run business embedded in the local community, Le 101 offers approachable modern French cuisine made with seasonal ingredients and a lot of love. Located at the edge of the bustling rue Saint-Joseph in Saint-Roch, the restaurant caters to an elevated palate in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. A small private dining room is perfect for intimate gatherings while the main dining room has space for larger events.
Capacity: Between 6 to 10 guests and up to 70 guests
