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Québec City


Tucked into a gourmet grocery-deli on chichi Ave Cartier, this Italian-themed neighborhood bistro makes a lively but low-key lunch stop. Daily chalkboard specials are beautifully presented, with fresh veggies on the side and a soup or salad appetizer. After 3pm there’s an à la carte snack menu. After your meal it’s also a fun place to browse for food-related gifts.

Dine solo at the counter or enjoy a tête-à-tête with your traveling companion at one of the little tables for two.


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