Ristorante il teatro
Authentic, modern Italian cuisine in the heart of Old Quebec City
Located in the Carré des spectacles, Il Teatro produces everything to provide you with an exceptional experience: meticulous staff who master the art of welcoming you, fine Italian cuisine, a décor that combines both modern and traditional, an Italian inspired wine cellar, new cocktails created seasonally, and one of the most beautiful, not to mention covered and heated, terraces in Quebec City.
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Specialties
The American
Two eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$22
The Pastries
Croissants, muffin, fresh fruits, yogurt verrine
$19.50
The Tuscan Omelette
Rosemary ham, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and zucchinis, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$25
The Mushrooms Omelet
Rosemary wild mushrooms, parmesan, green onions, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$23
The French Toast
Brioche bread, caramelized apples, fried bananas and custard
$23
The Smoked Salmon Bagel
Bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onions roasted potatoes **
$25
The Bacon & Egg Foccacia
Italian flat bread, bacon, egg sunny side up, tomato pesto, arugula, parmesan*
$24
The Oatmeal
Oatmeal, grilled almond crumble, berries, brown sugar, grilled pine nuts
$17
The Pancakes
American pancake with choice of maple sirup or Nutella, berries and bananas
$23
The Zuppa Bowl
Tapioca and chia seeds with coconut milk, fresh fruit and goji berries, biscotti crumble
Option sans gluten disponible Gluten free option available
$18
The American Cassolette
Potatoes, sausage, bacon, egg sunny side up, cheese and Hollandaise sauce
Served with toast and jam
$24
The Landaise Cassolette*
Potatoes, duck confit, mushroom, rosemary, porto sauce, taleggio cheese, poached egg
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$27
IL Piatti di Massimo
Egg sunny side up, burrata, berries, fresh figs, rosemary and honey grilled peach, pickled green tomatoes, basil and pistachios
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$26
The salmon Bene
Two poached eggs, smoked, hollandaise sauce, ciabatta bread, roasted potatoes **
$27
BRUNCH
$40 Served until 2 pm on weekends and holidays
Chia coconut milk verrine, raspberry and basil jam, lime zest
Multigrain toast, poached egg, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce and mullet caviar
Breakfast of your choice
Coffee, tea, infusion
Cocktails and juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice
$5.75
Smoothie of the day
$6
Mimosa with sparkling wine
$12
Mimosa with champagne
$25
Bellini
Peach nectar and champagne
$23
Bellini Italiano
Limoncello and champagne
$24
Coffee
Espresso
$4.75
Espresso double
$5.00
Cappuccino
$5.75
Latte (cup)
$6.00
Latte (bowl)
$6.50
Hot chocolate
$4,75
Dirty chai
$6.50
Hours of service - Week : 7AM to 11AM
Weekend : 7AM to 1:30PM
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Antipasti
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
TERRINA DI ANATRA
Duck terrine, onion confit
GAMBERI FLAMBÉ
Sautéed of wild Argentinian shrimps flambéed with Sambuca and coffee
12$ extra
Piatti Principali
RAVIOLI AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Four cheese ravioli, wilted spinach
$28
FILETTO DI DENTICE
Red snapper filet, cherry tomatoes and calabrese
$33
COSCIA D’ANATRA
Duck leg with apples, leek, speck and potatoes
$34
RISOTTO CON PISELLI VERDE
Pea and bacon risotto
$32
PIZZA CON PROSCIUTTO, CIPOLLA E FORMAGGIO
Pizza with prosciutto, onions and strong cheddar
$29
INSALATA VERDE E ZUPPA MINESTRONE
Green salad and minestrone soup
Includes a soup of the day
$20
Dolce
Dessert by our pastry chef
Coffee, tea or herbal tea
Espresso and americano
Classics à la carte
Insalata cesare
Heart of romaine, herb croutons, pancetta, parmesan, Caesar dressing
$18
Pizza margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella di Bufala, parmesan, olive oil and basil
$24
Penne alla romanoff
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
$28
Spaghetti al ragù bolognese
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce
$29
Wine by the glass,sommelier’s choice, red orwhite
$11
Hours of service - Lunch menu
11:30AM to 2:00PM Monday to Friday
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Caviale
10 grams of caviar served with potato blinis, fresh cream and spring onions
CAVIAR OSCIETRE PRESTIGE
$85
CAVIAR SEVRUGA
$95
CAVIAR BELUGA QUINTESSENCE
$120
Board to share
Minimum 2 people
DI FORMAGGI
Variety of Italian and Quebec cheeses, fruits and nuts
$50
DI SALUMI
A selection of Italian and Quebec charcuteries, marinades
$50
DI ANTIPASTI «IL TEATRO»
Assortment of cheeses and charcuteries, pickles and nuts
$50
Antipasti
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil, white balsamic glaze
Vegetarian
$22
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fried calamari, pecorino breadcrumbs, homemade Genovese pesto, grilled lemon
$24
TATAKI DI MANZO
Seared beef, tartufata dressing, veal glaze, fried leeks, garlic confit
$28
CAPESANTE
Roasted U10 scallops, seared Brussels sprout leaves, saffron and lemon aioli, lobster emulsion, mujol caviar
$36
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Thinly sliced beef, marinated mustard seeds, citrus, herb salsa, caramelized pine nuts and fried shallots, parmesan shavings
$28
ARANCINI CON ANIMELLE
Italian rice balls stuffed with veal sweetbread, pistachio cream, parsley cream
$23
INSALATA CESARE
Artisan Romaine heart, Cardini's sauce, garlic crouton, lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovy filet, lemon
EXTRA GRILLED CHICKEN $12
$18
INSALATA DI POLPO
Braised and grilled octopus, fregola, orange, fried capers, olives, tomato confit, fennel and parsley salad, breadcrumbs
$25
BURRATA
Fresh pasta filata cheese, roasted figs, speck ham, virgin olive oil, Modena vinegar, pine nuts
$26
Zuppe
MINESTRONE
Minestrone vegetable and pancetta soup Castello di Banfi style, pasta
$14
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
$10
Carni & Pesce
SUPREMA DI FARAONA
Roasted guinea fowl breast, mushrooms duxelle with truffle, creamy polenta, rich sage and garlic confit sauce, mille-feuille of portobello
$38
FILETTO DI MANZO
Grilled beef filet, parmesan, giant gnocchi, roasted squash with nutmeg and anise, green peppercorn sauce
EXTRA TARTUFATA, BRIOCHE AND FOIE GRAS $18
$59
COSTATA DI VITELLO
Grilled veal chop, reduced veal sauce, market vegetables, pan fried mushrooms, potato puree
$58
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Atlantic salmon, sage cream, Roma beans stew, cherry tomatoes, cipollini confit
$39
MILLEFOLIO DI VITELLO AL GORGONZOLA
Mille-feuille of veal fillet, gorgonzola, root vegetables and dauphine potatoes
$42
PORCHETTA DI MAIALE
Turlo suckling pig roulade with herb and mushrooms, Chianti and beet risotto, parmesan crumble, market vegetables
$40
SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL LIMONE
Veal scallopini, risotto with dried fruits, capers, lemon confit, market vegetables
$41
PESCE DEL GIORNO
Seared fish in saffron and lobster broth, spinach, sundried tomatoes, fregola
$48
Pasta
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$28
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Linguine, clams, garlic, parsley, white wine
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$33
PENNE ALLA ROMANOFF
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
Vegetarian GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$27
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Spaghetti, white wine, pecorino, egg yolk, guanciale
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$32
LINGUINE ALL’ASTICE E PEPE
Linguine, lobster, bisque, black pepper, candied tomatoes, herb salsa with virgin olive oil
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$40
CAPPELLETTI
Cappelletti stuffed with duck and mushrooms, creamy Reggiano sauce, diced smoked duck, pine nuts, spinach, chicken broth
$39
CANNELLONI
Giant cannelloni stuffed with veal, leek confit, sundried tomatoes and parmesan, tomato sauce, meat glaze
$38
CAPELLI D’ANGELLO DON CORLEONE
Angel hair, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fior di latte, basil, black pepper, lemon zest
Vegetarian GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$29
FREGOLA ALLA ZUCCA
Fregola with squash, saffron emulsion, pistachio and fennel tiles
Vegetarian
$27
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmesan, olive oil and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$29
Quattro formaggi
Fior di latte, parmesan, gorgonzola, fontina, pistou, cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano
Vegetarian
$34
PEPERONIE E SALSICCIA
Tomato sauce, Fior di latte, parmesan, sweet bell pepper drops, Italian sausage and oregano
$31
BURRATA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, burrata, soppressata, mushrooms, arugula and black olives
$34
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms and artichoke
$36
Risotto
RISOTTO AL ANATRA E FOIE GRAS
Meat glaze risotto, duck confit, foie gras, pistachio
$40
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Snow crab risotto, shrimps, scallops and grilled octopus
$46
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Risotto with wild mushrooms, parmesan crumble
Vegetarian
$38
Desserts
PROFITEROLES
Puff, chocolate sauce, cream, pistachio praline
$13
TIRAMISU « IL TEATRO »
Lady’s finger, mascarpone cream, coffee caramel, amaretto, cocoa
$14
TARTELETTA DELLA NONNA
Short bread tartlet, apples confit with Muscat, grape must, mascarpone cream
$15
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO
Chocolate mousse, cocoa streusel, chocolate curls
$10
CRÈME BRULÉE DEL GIORNO
Vanilla caramelized custard
GLUTEN FREE
$12
DESERTI AL LIMONE & OLIO D'OLIVA
Financier cake with olive oil, lemon gel, olive oil ganache, lemon mousse
$14
FORMAGGIO PER DESSERT
Plate of three cheese, panettone tile, balsamic fruit jam
$20
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, pistachio cream, espresso
Extra Frangelico $5
$14
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Antipasti
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic glaze, vine tomatoes confit, fresh basil
INSALATA CÉSARE
Artisan Romaine heart, Cardini's sauce, garlic crouton, lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovy filet, lemon
BURRATA
Fresh pasta filata cheese, roasted figs, speck ham, virgin olive oil, Modena vinegar, pine nuts
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
Piatti principali
PORCHETTA DI MAIALE CON ERBE
Turlo suckling pig roulade with herb and mushrooms, Chianti and beet risotto, parmesan crumble, market vegetables
MILLEFOGLIE DI VITELLO AL GORGONZOLA
Mille-feuille of veal fillet, gorgonzola, root vegetables and dauphine potatoes
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Atlantic salmon, sage cream, Roma beans stew, cherry tomatoes and cipollini confit
FILETTO DI MANZO ARROSTO
Grilled beef filet, parmesan, giant gnocchi, roasted squash with nutmeg and anise, green peppercorn sauce
($15 extra)
FREGOLA ALLA ZUCCA
Fregola with squash, saffron emulsion, pistachio and fennel tiles
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms and artichoke
Dolce
IL DOLCE DELLO CHEF
Dessert from our pastry Chef
3 COURSE • $69 - Available until 7PM on show nights at Capitole Theater
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Antipasti
ARANCINI AL TARTUFO E ANIMELLE
Croquette stuffed with truffle and veal sweet bread, pistachio cream
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic gel, tomatoes in oil, basil
INSALATA CÉSARE
Artisan Romaine, Cardini’s sauce, garlic crouton, pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovy fillet
BURRATA
Fresh pasta filata cheese, cranberry and fennel caponata, balsamic reduction
Zuppe
CAPPELLETTI AL BRODO DI CAPPONE
Cappelletti in a capon broth
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
Piatti Principali
PORCHETTA DI MAIALE CON ERBE
Turlo suckling pig roulade with herbs, mushrooms sauce
MILLEFOGLIE DI VITELLO AL GORGONZOLA
Milk-fed veal mille-feuille with gorgonzola, root vegetables, scallop potatoes
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Atlantic salmon, sage cream, Roma beans stew, cherry tomatoes and cipollini
FILETTO DI MANZO ARROSTO
Roasted beef filet, chestnuts gnocchi, grilled squash, meat juice with green peppercorn
($15 extra)
FREGOLA ALLA ZUCCA
Fregola with squash, saffron emulsion, pistachio and fennel tiles
CAPRICCIOSA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms and artichoke
Formaggio
($19 OPTION)
PIATTO DE FORMAGGI
Plate of three Italian cheese, nuts and dried fruits
Dolce
IL DOLCE DELLO CHEF
Panettone Christmas log and Marsala mascarpone cream
4 course $89 18% service charge applicable - Can be modified without prior notice depending on products availability
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Dolce
CANNOLI
Red berries confit, mascarpone mousse, cannoli tuile
$13
TIRAMISU « IL TEATRO »
Lady’s finger, coffee praline, amaretto and cocoa
$14
TARTELETTA DELLA NONNA
Short bread tartlet with pine nuts, lemon and vanilla cream
$15
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO
Milk chocolate mousse, brownie and chocolate syrup
$10
CRÈME BRULÉE DEL GIORNO
Caramelized custard, flavor of the moment
Gluten free
$12
CARAMEL ALMOND FINGER
Chocolate and caramel cream, praline mousse and caramelized almonds
$12
FORMAGGIO PER DESSERT
Fine Quebec cheese, candied figs with Fernet Branca, salted pine nut crumble, tomato caramel, white balsamic gel, basil seeds and biscotti tiles
$20
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, pistachio cream, espresso
$14
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APERITIVO
BUBBLES
Lychee royal kir
LUCULLUS D’ANATRA
Poultry lucullus, foie gras, marsala gel
ANTIPASTO
ASPARAGI
Asparagus, clementine hollandaise sauce, truite roe, pistachio financier
PIATTI
BISTACA E UOVO
Roasted beef fillet and meurette poached egg, potato pancake with bacon and vegetables
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BURRATA E UOVO
Fresh pasta filata cheese, egg sunny side up, pickled fall fruits and tomatillo
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UOVO IN CAMICIA CON FUNGHI
Poached eggs, piglet pork flank, Barolo and mushrooms sauce, fried polenta and vegetables
DOLCE
DOLCE E CIOCCOLATO
Buffet with mini desserts and chocolate fountain
$65 - Coffee, tea OR orange juice included
Available on December 25th and January 1st
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Aperitivo
PANNA COTTA
Smoked salmon and crab panna cotta, mujol caviar pearls
Antipasto
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA E ANATRA
Lucullus with Parma ham and smoked duck, mascarpone cheese mousse and cantaloupe confit
Zuppa
BISQUE DI CROSTACEI
Shellfish bisque flambeed with Sambuca, noisette sweet potato and U10 scallop roasted, herb oil
Piatti Principali
TAGLIO DI MANZO
Rossini-style beef filet, goose liver buttered brioche bread
Reggiano risotto and mixed vegetables
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BISTECCA DI IPPOGLOSSO
Halibut filet, sea urchin and saffron butter
Reggiano risotto and mixed vegetables
Formaggi
*Included with the second sitting
FINO FORMAGGIO DEL QUEBEC
Terroir cheese plate, nuts crumble, cranberry biscotti
Dolce
SAINT-SYLVESTER DESSERT
Pear pavlova, whipped cream, chestnuts and chocolate
MIGNARDISES
Bolle
*Included with the second sitting
FESTIVE BUBBLY
Baron de Rothschild glass
- 1st sitting between 5:30 and 6 :30 *without cheese and champagne $120/guest • Wine pairing $67/guest 2nd sitting between 8:30 and 9 :30 $150/guest • Wine pairing $75/guest
Grandiose
à chaque scène
