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Conti Caffe
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
6 reviews for Conti Caffe
6 reviews in English
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Review from Casey J.
4/11/2012
This restaurant was recommended to us by an employee at our hotel. We were told told that we would need reservations, but since we dined on a Monday, none were needed. When we arrived we were warmly greeted, our coats were checked, and we were promptly seated. The decor was modern rustic (if there is such a thing), and it blended together nicely.
I started with onion soup which came with a large slice of bread topped with melted gruyere cheese. It was fantastic! My girlfriend started with a typical salad which tasted like a typical salad. For my entree I chose the pork tenderloin with maple butter, potatoes, and veggies. The pork tasted good, but it relied too much on the maple butter. If it was served by itself the tenderloin would have been your normal run the mill tenderloin. My girlfriend ordered fettuccini and chicken. I only had a couple of bites, but it was very tasty and very light.
Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Conti. The waitstaff was very friendly and accommodating even though we didn't speak French. If we ever find ourselves Quebec again we will certainly come back. -
Review from Ann M.
12/31/2011
After a long 8-hour trek from Boston, we arrived to Quebec City tired and hungry on Christmas Eve. Located a short 2 minute walk from Hotel Frontenac, Conti Cafe was the spot we selected to celebrate the beginning of the holiday week-end. We were eager for a delicious meal and needed sustenance to see ourselves through the evening Mass to follow at Notre Dame - located also nearby.
The restaurant was every bit as wonderful as our concierge suggested. It was a busy night at Conti and we appreciated our table being ready for our arrival. The ambiance was festive with pleasing holiday music, and we enjoyed excellent service and outstanding food.
My 3 sons loved their dishes which included Salmon and a variety of pasta dishes. I enjoyed an outstanding preparation of Spaghetti Carbonara which I'm still thinking about with great affection. My husband, who orders soups often, remarked that the Minestrone was the best he'd ever tasted. He shared some with me, and I couldn't agree more.
We were tempted to return to Conti again during our visit, but decided with all of Quebec's culinary offerings we shouldn't narrow our focus. Looking back, I wish we'd returned.
Sometimes when you find a good thing, you shouldn't fight your intuition. I highly recommend Conti restaurant; a genuine stand out for the staff's hospitality & talent for serving fine, classic Italian fare. -
Review from Roger D.
4/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Conti was wonderful, so much so that we went twice during our week stay in Quebec. The food was excellent and service was well done by friendly staff. Not much else to say. Going to one retaurant twice in a week when you're in one of the foodiest cities in the world says it all.
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Review from Eric W.
7/25/2011
We had dinner at Cafe Conti and then decided to return for a brunch. Both experiences were great. Cafe Conti is the less formal neighbor of the flagship restaurant, Le Continental. Waiters and staff wear the obligatory black, but still manage to smile and have a friendly attitude.
When in French Canada, one must roll with it. The lemon drop we ordered turned out to be a glass of vodka with squeeze of lemon in it. So, after suggesting they add equal parts cranberry to it, we "invented" the Cosmopolitan at Conti. I share that only for humor, because even this little bump in the road was quickly addressed by friendly staff as they tried to figure out exactly what we were talking about.
At dinner we ended up sampling many half-plates, which is definitely recomment. We had linguine with fresh pesto and then another plate that came with very fresh lobster. Salmon tartare was fresh and unpretentious lacking the usual mounds of scallions, ginger and sesame found in U.S. versions. It was just really, really fresh salmon. My son ordered calamari which turned out to be very fresh and not the usual frozen/fried calamari one finds at many restaurants. It was served with a great Arabiatta sauce that really woke up the squid.
At lunch we tried the salmon two ways (tartare and smoked), ceasar salad and then the basic club sandwich. All were very good, though I have to say dinner was more the stand out. (Of course, what sort of excitement does one really expect when they order a club sandwich?)
I'd recommend Cafe Conti for its trendy evening atmosphere combined with great service and very good, fresh food. The waiter told us it was lobster season and I would not have been surprised if the lobster on our pasta had been moving around shortly before we arrived at the restaurant. -
Review from Heather F.
7/5/2010 2 photos
After some rude tourists stole our reservations at another restaurant, we were left scrambling to find somewhere to eat on a busy Saturday night. The streets were crowded, restaurants had long waits, and tourists were sweaty and cranky. To top it all off, I tripped on the cobblestone street and flashed my thong clad behind to those nearby. My mortified husband helped me up and pushed me into the nearest restaurant, the Conti Caffe. He then proceeded to drool for the next hour and a half. Not because he was thinking of how I bared my bum, but instead because the bartender was SMOKIN' HOT. I admit, I drooled a bit too, and thought about whether I would consider something scandalous on this short trip. That was just wishful thinking. She was way out of both of our leagues.
Luckily, the food was just about as mouthwatering as the bartender. Pete ordered the Filetto di manzo Rossini o Gorgonzola (Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola) and received it exactly as ordered. I had the sesame crusted seared tuna with a balsamic reduction. Our waiter spoke English, as did many of the other waiters and waitresses, so we didn't do our typical embarrassing butchering of French coupled with confusing gestures. This decreased our stress level a bit, and we didn't feel like we had "stupid American" stamped on each of our foreheads. Aside from the meal, Pete & I both ordered Quebec beer and enjoyed it. I had the Boréale Rousse. Yum.
Eye candy + great food. Well worth the $30+ per entree. -
Review from Ellerton W.
6/22/2010
This place is a pretty good value for lunch. For $11-17 depending on the entree you choose, you get soup of the day, a healthy portion of bread, your entree, and a dessert and coffee. There was a bit of a language barrier with our waitress, so we never actually ended up with coffee, but everything else was great. We had the mustard stew and the beef medallions, and everything was quite flavorful. The asparagus soup of the day was good as well, and the bread/butter was delicious.
