Initiale - Québec

My husband & I have been to some truly memorable restaurants during our travels which include France & St Barts. I would put Initiale certainly in the top 5. We... read more My husband & I have been to some truly memorable restaurants during our travels which include France & St Barts. I would put Initiale certainly in the top 5. We went there on our first night & I don't see how this experience can be topped. The ambiance & the service were perfection but the dinner was out of this world. Every dish was prepared as a work of art. Every bite was special. It is owned by Rolande & Ivan. Rolande as the hostess could not have been more charming. She greeted us & seated us at a lovely table. This restaurant is beautifully appointed but yet not stuffy. It is a special occasion restaurant. They have 2 options for their tasting menu. A 5 course & a 8 course. We chose the 5 course. After a spectacular dinner, she brought out meringues to take home & finished w a tour of their kitchen which was as immaculate as an operating room. We had the honor of meeting her husband, Ivan, who is the chef. Thank you for an extremely memorable dining experience.

Great French food. Our group of 4 had the $109 combination (per person) + drink. The over all cost is only about $800. The service is impeccable and the food is... read more Great French food. Our group of 4 had the $109 combination (per person) + drink. The over all cost is only about $800. The service is impeccable and the food is very delicious. $800 would be very cheap compare to what you got. High recommend !

The service is impeccable and the food well prepared. The flavours are original and the staff very professional and accommodating. The restaurant does not iron... read more The service is impeccable and the food well prepared. The flavours are original and the staff very professional and accommodating. The restaurant does not iron the creases on its table cloths that one would expect from a restaurant of this category. Whilst the experience is pleasant the restaurant does not add up to the prices it charges. One would expect more if to be considered as a two star macaron level and bill. I addition whilst well staffed and of good intentions the detail of dealing with serviettes dropped or absence from the table seemed missing. Worth the visit as perhaps in Europe one is spoilt too much and one is over exigent.

The best place we had visited during a trip to Quebec. We loved their atmosphere and all dishes. read more The best place we had visited during a trip to Quebec. We loved their atmosphere and all dishes.

Rolande's hospitality, the food, the service, it's our favorite place for our events,,,, we love it and keep coming back, we love it... read more Rolande's hospitality, the food, the service, it's our favorite place for our events,,,, we love it and keep coming back, we love it...