Chez Mathilde

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#2 of 15 Restaurants in Tadoussac$$$$, Contemporary, Healthy, Vegetarian friendly

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4.5

1,158 reviews

#2 of 15 Restaurants in Tadoussac

Travellers' Choice 2024

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$0.00 – $1.00

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Contemporary, Healthy

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Vegetarian friendly

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227 Rue Des Pionniers, Tadoussac, Quebec G0T 2A0 Canada

+1 418-235-4443

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"The stellar chef at this cute little house utilizes plenty of local produce in his creative, though limited, menu. The innovative dishes, cooked to perfection, are served up alongside a view of the port from an airy patio." - Lonely planet

PRICE RANGE

$0.00 – $1.00

CUISINES

Contemporary, Healthy

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Dinner, After-hours

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar

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Tom11

Montreal1578 contributions

Restaurant for a special night out

Jul 2021 • none

My rating: 4.5 stars. Chez Mathilde is very popular and reputed to be the best restaurant (with highest prices) in Tadoussac. We ate there yesterday – at the only slot open for a reservation in the entire week we were there (a 5 PM seating). They have 4 set menus and they seemingly vary them so some degree by the whim of the chef (one is vegetarian – NOT vegan – and another is foods from the sea). Our dishes were beautiful presented – 4 courses that were all small but very good (2 of the menus have 5 dishes and cost a bit more). Our wine cost $60 (mid priced on their menu), was a private import from Spain, and was excellent. The only problems were with the before dinner drinks – they didn’t have key ingredients for both drinks we ordered (one the drink of the day, and the other a very basic liqueur) – the reason they didn’t get our full 5-star rating.

Written July 28, 2021

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John H

Westmount501 contributions

Well Above Average Gastronomy - Memorable

Sep 2020 • none

The restaurant and atmosphere is simple, in a very casual, touristy small town. Expectations were not high despite being recommended by some local friends. But then you are served your fixed menu of 4 or 5 courses and suddenly you realize you are experiencing very unique, well prepared, creative plates. One of the top meals I have had in the past several years. Definitely recommended for the food. The service is friendly, but average. The atmosphere is very relaxed and un-fancy. Frankly, a little tight on spacing for COVID-19 (without any plastic of plexiglass dividers seen in many other restaurants). BTW; one of the 4-course menus is all vegetarian (and good!). Wine list is average. Overall value is good/fair for the evening.

Written September 26, 2020

Julian09

Washington157 contributions

Incredible Artisan Delights!

Aug 2022 • none

Located in a small and unassuming house, Chez Mathilde offers a truly memorable dining experience. I LOVED the casual and inviting decor and ambiance while serving the most interesting, fresh and delicious food I've ever tasted. When we were there, CM offered a menu that featured either, a land-based (meat) focus; a sea/food focus or a vegetarian focus. You could choose one 'experience' that would feature 5 different dishes. Each course was accompanied by a description provided by our enthusiastic server. All the ingredients are locally sourced (the crab I had was caught that morning) and several of them were foraged. Just nothing like I've ever had. If you have a big family or even a small family that eats large quantities of whatever, then this place is probably not for you. Granny's Buffet it isn't! Each of our five courses was small and beautifully served. PLENTY of food, because it was all very rich, for me and all in my group. But, I raised two boys who did love loading up their plates at a buffet. This wouldn't have been great for them... just delicious. It's also a bit pricey, but then you're getting the best ingredients prepared individually in an artful way. I read other reviews complaining about rude service. We had the opposite experience. Helpful and friendly for us. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Written August 18, 2022

Isabelle F

Montreal13 contributions

To keep it short, food was

Sep 2020 • none

To keep it short, food was good but very overpriced. Service took forever, at least an hour before we got our first course of the 5 course tasting menu. By that point my enthusiasm had all but left me for the meal. The pace did pickup after the first course but still took too long. The manager seemed to think we would be okay with a never ending meal because we were on vacation... At the end of the meal, my fiancé was still hungry in spite of me sharing one of my courses with him. All in all if you still decide to go here in spite of the multiple comments I read afterwards recommending the place next door, I do recommend the wine pairing option since they were very excellent and the highlight of my meal.

Written September 1, 2020

petermack5

Montreal18 contributions

Small portions, overpriced

Sep 2020 • none

There was much hype about this restaurant, so we had high expectations. . Although each one of our plates was very tasty and well presented, At $60 per person for the table d’hôte, We were quite disappointed in the very small portions, we left feeling hungry, and we are not big eaters! For dessert, it was a disappointing chocolate pudding with whip cream… Not five-star dining worthy

Written September 27, 2020

comy

1 contribution

Over priced

Sep 2021 • couples

1 SERVICE 1 AMBIANCE 3 Definitely not for families. Not worth the money. Strict bare minimum service and tiny tiny dishes (not even appetizer size). Tourist trap. You leave feeling like you haven't eat dinner yet. Not a place for families. It is more for couples on their fist date and eating is not the main goal.

Written September 7, 2021

Canada Bee

Montreal21 contributions

Outstanding food but not 5 stars due to service

Sep 2020 • couples

We had the 7 course tasting menu. Every course was excellent and I’d really recommend this menu. The dishes are different from what you see on the a la carte menu so you don’t know what you will get which adds to the experience. Matched wines were really good and worth taking. I would definitely give 5 stars for the food but we had to wait for 15 minutes outside before being seated despite having a reservation and the front of house staff was a little off hand. Our main waitress though was good. It wasn’t an issue for us but portions are small and you don’t leave feeling full.

Written September 18, 2020

Molly M

5 contributions

Excellent food, drink and experience

Sep 2022 • couples

Made reservations at the chef’s bar and the experience exceeded my expectations. Food and wine were excellent but what really made the experience was the service and the genuineness of the interactions. There was pride and true passion in the preparation and presentation of the food and drink without a hint of any pretentious. Food foraged from the forest had unique presentations and there was an ongoing theme of using the whole food creatively and not being wasteful. People complaining about the prices in these reviews don’t understand the cost of quality ingredients or appreciate the time involved in preparing these menu items. Can I give this place 6 stars???

Written September 21, 2022

Miles Ahead

London1960 contributions

Memorable dining experience

Oct 2021 • couples

What a wonderful experience! You don’t expect to find such innovative food in such a remote location. The 5 course ‘blind menu’ was full of novel dishes building up to a perfect ‘main course’ of venison. The service was excellent with every course being carefully explained. This is a foodie place and unashamedly so. The food matches with the best that Europe can offer and coming from the UK compares with Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in Cartmel, Lake District.

Written October 23, 2021

GrandTour27356429209

Saint-Ferdinand2 contributions

Absolutely not worth the price for the lack of choice....

Aug 2023 • friends

I don't usually write bad comments but here. ... Very disappointed with my second experience....☹️ However the first one was great tlm 👌🤤 The 2nd time we went there we were advised of a new tasting menu... Chef's choice... Land, sea or vegetarian... no choice in each of the selections so for $96/pers and C the chef who chooses what we eat... No a la carte menu... They had a choice of a table d'hôte for two with flank steak but they had more that evening.... So no choice but to take the chef's choice tasting menu for $96/person. Please restaurant CheZ Mathilde, advise on your website and remove your a la carte menu if you are unable to serve it... Vrm very very very disappointed with this menu imposed without warning....

Written September 1, 2023

Cathy K

Ottawa13 contributions

Amazing!

Aug 2020 • family

Travelled to tadoussac for whale watching and had a recommendation from a local for chez mathiide. Friendly, knowledgeable and warm service - cozy atmosphere and setting. Our seats were on the screened in porch that includes heaters and blankets so we could have fresh air but stay warm. The food was exceptional - creative, imaginative, local ingredients and excellent wine list. The dessert was a bit of theatre to end the evening - spectacular! Wish this spot were in my home town.

Written August 31, 2020

Departure60017538908

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An extraordinary culinary experience!

Oct 2023 • couples

We have been at Chez Mathilde for a 6th consecutive year to experience the culinary experience of the menus of the Grande Côte and the St-Laurent, accompanied by the food and wine pairing. We were seated at the kitchen counter and it was the chef himself, Jean-Sébastien who served us, what an experience to experience the atmosphere of the kitchen! Once again, the dishes tasted as spicy as each other, what a culinary innovation! What an incredible and unforgettable experience! See you next year Jean-Sébastien and Mireille!

Written October 8, 2023

Frances T

2666 contributions

Highly creative set menus, well presented

Oct 2022 • none

With three of us, we were able to have one of each of Chez Mathilde’s blind tasting menus: land, sea and vegetarian. All the courses were throughly novel and exquisite. Possibly the only time I’ll taste surf clam feet or lichen (both worked just fine). The two people who had wine pairings were enthusiastic about the quality and how well they complemented the dishes. Small glasses meant that over five courses one drank about 2.5 regular glasses of wine: judge for yourself if you can manage that. The servers explained everything thoroughly. Really, every course was a winner and we had a lovely time. Well worth the price. There was a pianist who played a quiet set. Very pleasant.

Written October 21, 2022

clubrolf

Rome306 contributions

Good but particular cuisine and......

Aug 2023 • couples

great place, good food, great service but we weren't impressed. somewhat particular and refined cuisine. price above average. reservation required. they offer the tasting menu which includes 5 dishes at a cost of around 90 euros but the portions are light. we also had an appetizer.

Written September 12, 2023

Annehontane

Gironde31 contributions

Very expensive for not much

Aug 2024 • family

Dishes not served at the same time. Starving portion given the very expensive price. A lot of trouble for not much. A restaurant against the Tadoussac spirit: lack of simplicity and authenticity. Indeed you either take the 5 signature dishes (98 dollars can) or you take à la carte to lighten your wallet but you lighten your stomach. Friendly and friendly welcome on the other hand.

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