Just step inside La Québécoise and you’ll feel as if you’ve crossed a continent! With its wooden cabin decor and snug, cocoon-like atmosphere, this new restaurant serving Québécois cuisine in Paris is the perfect hideaway when temperatures start to plummet. At the helm is Johnny, a bona fide Québécois who has called the capital home for 34 years and is clearly passionate about sharing a little of his homeland... which he does with infectious generosity!
If the owner is a sweetheart (he was also behind the now-closed Quebecium), the team is just as warm: no fuss, no airs, just genuine conviviality and a sincere desire to introduce diners to the specialties of their homeland. A family-friendly atmosphere in this intimate restaurant, which also seems to reflect Johnny’s philosophy—he is very hands-on with his team.
In summer, a terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the sunny weather. The rest of the year, settle in indoors to tuck in and, on game nights, watch hockey and PSG’s exploits on the big screen. As for the food, it’s all about Quebec, of course, and its hearty specialties. The sharing boards are ideal for getting acquainted with local cuisine and Canadian products, from Montreal to Gaspésie!
Smoked meat, marinated for a long time in spices, smoked over maple wood and then steamed; maple syrup-smoked salmon; a shrimp roll served with coleslaw; tuna cretons; terrine; sausage; and bison sausages—not to mention the famous raw-milk cheese curds, made in France near Besançon.
It’s generous, varied and convivial—the very kind of food we love sharing with friends. As for prices, expect to pay €22 for the Trapper’s board for two and €23 for three diners; €24 for the Gaspé board for two and €34 for three hungry guests; and €24 for the Tour of La Belle Province board for two and €39 for four. Split between several people, it works out to very little for good food that’s homemade or sourced from trusted producers.
And then there are the poutines! It’s hard to talk about Quebec without mentioning this must-try specialty, with its crispy fries, generously ladled brown gravy (vegetarian here) and cheese curds that squeak between your teeth. The poutines at La Québécoise tick all the boxes for a perfectly made poutine, of course.
The classic version (€15 for 500 g, €22 for 750 g!) comes with a choice of toppings (bacon, smoked meat, roasted peppers or even Bolognese sauce), while the more inventive recipes are also worth a try. Choose between poutine with prawn bisque (€25) or, for lovers of seafood flavors, poutine with pan-seared foie gras (€25), an iconic (and luxurious) Montréal dish. These decidedly indulgent variations don’t do things by halves. Don’t count the calories!
Yes, it’s rich and generous—so what? That’s exactly what we came for! Besides, the other star of the menu is undoubtedly maple syrup, which is everywhere: it goes just as well with sweet treats as it does in savory dishes, from maple-smoked salmon to pancakes, desserts, and drinks. This sweet nectar is a true signature of the Maison!
It has to be said that, to preserve the authenticity of this cuisine, Johnny called on renowned Quebec chefs to train his teams and pass on the recipes the way they should be made. It wasn’t necessarily an obvious choice, since French chefs sometimes have a tendency to reinterpret traditional dishes, but the commitment to quality comes through on the plate.
For dessert, we continue our journey across the Atlantic with the BeaverTail (€9), a fried pastry topped with your choice of maple syrup, chocolate spread or peanut butter, a heavenly cheesecake (very creamy; €9) and fluffy pancakes (€9). It’s hard to leave the table after that! To drink, there are Quebec beers, cocktails, mocktails and spirits from La Belle Province.
Johnny isn’t stopping there! As early as January or February, La Québécoise plans to launch a breakfast menu inspired by North American habits. On offer: scrambled eggs, bacon and pancakes, for a much heartier start to the day than the traditional coffee and croissant or a Parisian continental breakfast.
And to take the discovery even further, the genial owner would also like to introduce Parisians to another Québécois tradition: the sugar shack during the maple syrup harvest. Between March and May, Québécois families and friends gather at these shacks to feast, dance and share a hearty sweet-and-savory meal featuring pea soup, maple specialties and pastries. Stay tuned!
With its generous cuisine, carefully chosen ingredients, far-flung recipes and rare hospitality, people come to La Québécoise out of curiosity, then return for Johnny, the atmosphere and the poutines. A real little corner of Quebec in Paris, especially comforting when winter comes!
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Thursday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.
Friday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.
Saturday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.
Sunday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Monday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location
The Quebecer
22 Rue Traversière
75012 Paris 12
Route planner
Official website
www.la-quebecoise.com
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