Bistro la Goulette: Authentic Mediterranean Flavors & Tunisian Delights in Québec City

Oh, Bistro La Goulette in Quebec City, you really put us through an adventure! We decided to embark on an impromptu pilgrimage from Old Quebec, thinking we'd waltz in for a meal. But, oh no, the gatekeeper at the entrance declared, "No admission without reservations." We pleaded our case, explaining our epic journey on foot, and this fine gatekeeper, bless his heart, finally granted us a table after a suspenseful 25-minute wait. Now, on to the culinary escapade! I fancied myself some Tunisian soup, and the moment that bowl touched my lips, I felt like I'd just found the gastronomic holy grail. Seriously, folks, this soup was so outstanding that I considered pouring it into a flask and carrying it around as a daily pick-me-up. My wife, always the adventurous one, went for the Lebanese appetizer, and it arrived fresh and yummy, just as you'd expect. However, let's get to the main act, the lamb shank tajine. It had the right balance of flavors; not an overdose of cinnamon, which was a blessing in disguise. But oh dear, the potato in that tajine seemed to have a stubborn resistance to cooking thoroughly. It was like the potato was staging a culinary rebellion. And, to be honest, the other veggies in the tajine were also playing hard to get when it came to being fully cooked. All in all, our evening at Bistro La Goulette was an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. From the "no reservations" standoff to the culinary surprises, it was an experience we won't soon forget. So if you're ready for an adventure in both dining and diplomacy, Bistro La Goulette is the place to be. Just be sure to bring your appetite and your persuasive skills!

A great, inexpensive dinner! Just give this place a try, I guarantee you will like it. Delicious food, great choices, and a really nice table hote deal. You get a free dessert and more, with an appetizer and entree purchase. What an easy place to enjoy!

Excellent food and service. Reasonable prices for generous portions of delicious cuisine. Highly recommend the salad tunisienne. Kefta tajines ( Tunisia meatball stew) was the best main course I had during my stay in Quebec city. Cannot recommend restaurant more.

5 star rating secured by the delicious complimentary baklava!! Lovely little bistro. I chose the cous cous with falafel, which was tasty and also felt quite healthy with a good amount of fresh veg. I also had the mint tea, which was a black tea of sorts to which I think they had added rose water and mint - whatever it was, it worked well! The restaurant was quite quiet on a Tuesday night, but it's small so worth booking. They also do a $25 early dinner menu on a Tuesday and Wednesday night, which I didn't order from but which is very good value if wanting meat for main course.

Great spot for lunch in downtown Quebec City! Had the couscous and chicken, and the Tunisian salad. Both were wonderful and great representations of Mediterranean cuisine. Staff was incredibly helpful, especially as the menu being in French posed a challenge to read. The waiter was more than happy to assist us and assured that our cups were always full!

Excellent Mediterranean restaurant. Very welcome service, food is very tasty. I tried bastilla and Tunisian salads. it was perfect.

Visited Summer 2020. All of the food was incredibly delicious. Great presentation too. Luckily, I was with a friend who was able to translate the menu from French to English. Would highly recommend! C'est très délicieux.

Wife and I had dinner here on our last day in Québec City! Wonderful experience. We ordered Discovery Platter. The flavors and texture of each of the dishes are both distinctive and bold. The platter covers dishes from Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon and Mediterranean in general with some french influence. We liked the music. Service was quick and pleasant. The location is central. The platter had big portions and was a great value!