A grand restaurant in a grand hotel. La Quintessence restaurant proffers, in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, and outstanding gastronomical experience. The top level cuisine created by our renowned chef, featuring local products, has earned La Quintessence a Four Diamond rating, awarded jointly by the CAA and the AAA ; only 30 restaurants, in the whole Province of Quebec, have merited such recognition.
Overall, reviews for Restaurant La Quintessence describe a beautiful lakeside setting and attentive service, with moments of culinary brilliance and a strong wine list, but also note inconsistency in food and value at times. Some dishes are praised for creativity, quality ingredients, and standout desserts, while others are described as underseasoned, overcooked, or lacking sauce, making the price feel hard to justify on that visit. Breakfast and brunch experiences are mixed, with changes like replacing oatmeal with a chia pudding drawing mixed reactions. The atmosphere is often characterized as romantic and elegant, with many praising the terrace and views, though a few comments mention disorganization or slow service and occasional kitchen missteps. Overall, there is a sense of a high end experience that can shine on good nights but does not always meet expectations across visits.
J'avais de grandes attentes pour La Quintessence, mais mon expérience de vendredi dernier a été profondément décevante.
D'abord, la gestion des allergies & intolérances est inacceptable pour un restaurant de ce calibre. Aucune véritable alternative n'est proposée : on se contente de'dénuder' les plats, sans retravailler les recettes ni proposer des options adaptées. Pire encore, on vous demande de signer une décharge de responsabilité, ce qui donne l'impression que le problème vient du client plutôt que d'un manque d'adaptation du restaurant. Un établissement haut de gamme devrait être capable d'accommoder ses invités avec professionnalisme & créativité, pas se protéger juridiquement au lieu de faire son travail.
Mais le pire reste l'odeur. Le problème de mouffette était flagrant dans la salle - une odeur persistante & très désagréable, complètement incompatible avec une expérience gastronomique, encore moins avec un restaurant étoilé. C'était tout simplement écoeurant.
Tant que ce problème n'est pas réglé, je ne recommande pas cet endroit. À ce niveau de prix & de réputation, on s'attend à du respect, du soin & une expérience irréprochable. Ce n'était pas le cas.
2025 update:
Restaurant La Quintessence has not lost its touch! This was our best meal of 2025 at tremblant. The service was good, drinks were interesting, mocktails were very nice, & the food was amazing & creative. The squash soup was phenomenal, my duck was so wonderful, the sorbet selection they make in house & was delish!! We would go back often if we lived there!! Highly recommend!!
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2023:
The Restaurant La Quintessence was outstanding! Service was excellent from start to finish, the food was amazing. The drinks were excellent, I had a specialty cocktail that was delish!! & the ambiance was perfect. I highly recommend this for a lovely night out.
Comme on le dit ,l'art de vivre en harmonie avec les 4 éléments ( l'eau, le feu,la terre & lair) ,vous inspirez le cinquième .
Pour slogan & recommandation a l'hôtel Quintessence, je dirais :
🌿 Luxe nature & sérénité
🕯? Romantique & poétique
🌇 Urbain & moderne
🏝? Balnéaire & détente
One of the best dining experiences in Quebec. My fiancé & I had our anniversary dinner & it was absolutely amazing. The seafood tower was super fresh & delicious. Definitely recommended place for any type of event.
We had brunch with beautiful views of the lake & absolutely loved it. The service was lovely & the food felt very homemade. We tried the breakfast bagel & the classic breakfast with eggs & sausage-everything was delicious, & the potatoes & sausage weren't greasy at all. Highly recommend!
Great dining experience. The service was excellent. We enjoyed the ambience. We had lamb chops & shared the prime rib, which was cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Very elegant, quaint & delicious.
Le service impeccable & attentionné de tout le personnel a rendu notre expérience mémorable. Le restaurant est chaleureux & offre une belle vue sur l'extérieur. Nous avons tout aimé : les cocktails, les boissons, les entrées, les plats principaux & les desserts. Je vous recommande particulièrement le flétan en plat principal. Nous avons hâte de retourner dans ce restaurant. Il y a également une terrasse en été. Le stationnement garanti pour les clients du restaurant a été particulièrement apprécié.
We went twice to eat dinner, & once for breakfast. The breakfast was delicious, mostly the croissant, but failed the hot chocolate. I still definitely recommend to enjoy it during your stay at the hotel. The dinner though was disappointing these two occasions. The dishes are original in terms of protein & combinations, but lack of flavour & richness. I don't recommend dining there for the price of it. The bar has a handful options of mocktails. Made in front of us, they were quite tasty. The view is nice over the lake, & well setup in a low light ambiance. The service was nice (mostly at the bar), even though they forgot us at the bar for half an hour after preparing our table.
Aug 20, 2024
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Amazing dinner, the food was delicious, so much flavour, from starter to the dessert. The cocktails were wonderful ( just the glass was a little small) , service & atmosphere great will definitely go back! They give us extra macaron for the bday celebration 🎉! Recommended 💯
Stayed in the Clagett's Cabin just outside the hotel for our anniversary this weekend. Highly recommend! Front desk & door service were very kind & helpful throughout our stay, not to mention the breakfast was excellent. Cabin is right beside the hotel but nice & secluded for a little privacy. Rustic, but offers all the modern amenities. Great view of the water!
Just incredible, the service & level of professionalism. Highly recommend. Right in the heart of the village with stunning views & great accommodations.
