The Restaurant de l'ITHQ on rue Saint-Denis is open year round, morning, noon and evening. Through its refined cuisine, prepared with the freshest Québec products, the Restaurant de l'ITHQ is a testament to the quality of the culinary training provided at the leading hotel school that is the ITHQ. The service staff's know-how, particularly in terms of food and wine pairing, further enhances the patron experience. Its peaceful and cosy ambience, bathed in natural light, is heightened by a splendid view of Square Saint-Louis, which is located right in front. During the week, the kitchen and dining room welcome ITHQ students who are nearing completion of their program and, under the vigilant eye of their professors, are putting into practice what they learned in class.
Reviews of Restaurant de l'ITHQ emphasize a refined yet welcoming atmosphere where student servers, guided by professional staff, deliver attentive, thoughtful service and clear explanations of courses and wine pairings; the cuisine is praised for creativity, seasonal local ingredients, beautiful presentations, and the option of tasting menus with wine pairings that many describe as memorable, along with a strong focus on showcasing Quebec products. While a few notes mention occasional pacing issues, small portions or dishes that are too salty, and some variability in value for price, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive and many say they will return, often combining the meal with a stay at the adjacent hotel.
Waitress, waiter, & Sommelier all went the extra mile for tourists. Shown me the parking, help me avoid a ticket. & dine in perfect peace. Introduce all food & wines with enthusiasm.
Two of the scallops were giant size. Thus those didn't cook to perfection (IMHO). Scallops should be able to'stand tall straight' while still rare inside. Sorbet (Raspberry) too sour for my taste.
It's an amazing experience for the price. I would definitely re visit anytime I come back to visit Montreal.
Première expérience avec mon fils de 15 ans. Nous avons pris le menu dégustation à l'aveugle. Tout était délicieux, & nous avons découvert de nouvelles saveurs. Le prix est justifié & le service est exceptionnel. Je recommande vivement!
Super expérience. Restaurant gastronomique. A noter qu'en été ce sont des professionnels & non les étudiants.
Côté assiette : c'est bon, c'est recherché avec un équilibre de saveurs. Les cuissons sont parfaites que ce soit les pétoncles, le turbot ou les filets de porc. Étonnante guimauve « farcie à la glace en dessert.
Côté verre : une belle carte de vins dont beaucoup de vins natures.
Côté service : c'est impeccable mais pas guindé. Très décontracté sans être détaché. D'excellents conseils & une attention très bienveillante.
C'est impeccable & très réjouissant.
