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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APERITIVO
Easter cocktail
ANTIPASTO
Strisce di salmone
Crunchie caramelized salmon strips, chlorophyll oil, candied lemon mascarpone
PIATTI
Cresepelle di mela
Apple crepes, mild cheddar, prosciutto and maple caramel
or
Cassoulet toscano
Tuscan cassoulet, white beans, Italian sausage, guanciale, duck confit and egg sunny side up
or
Uova alla Benedict
Eggs benedict with smoked salmon or pulled piglet, spinach, herbed potatoes
or
Uova in camicia al Barolo e funghi
Poached eggs, Barolo sauce and mushrooms served on fried polenta tile and spring vegetables
DOLCE
Insalata di fragoli
Martini and limoncello strawberry salad, lemon biscotti
Chocolate buffet included - $50 plus taxes and service
Served on April 9th from 10:30AM to 2:00 PM
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Specialties
The American
Two eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam
$21
The Pastries
Croissants, muffin, fresh fruits, yogurt verrine
$20
The Italian Frittata
Oregano vegetables omelette, arugula, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam
$20
The Omelette
Rosemary ham, cheddar, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam
$23
The French Toast
Brioche bread, caramelized apples, fried bananas and custard
$21
The Smoked Salmon Bagel
Bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion roasted potatoes **
$24
The Sandwich Croissant
Croissant, egg, ham, cheese, arugula, tomatoes, roasted potatoes **
$24
The Oatmeal
Oatmeal, grilled almond crumble, berries, brown sugar, grilled pine nuts
$20
The Pancakes
American pancake with choice of maple sirup or Nutella, berries and bananas
$23
The Smoothie bowl
Yogurt flavoured with lemon zest and limoncello syrup, fresh berries, grilled almond crumble, honey
$22
The American Cassolette
Potatoes, sausage, bacon, egg sunny side up, cheese and Hollandaise sauce
Served with toast and jam
$23
The Landaise Cassolette*
Potatoes, duck confit, mushroom, rosemary, porto sauce, taleggio cheese, poached egg
Served with toast and jam
$25
The Romaine Cassolette*
Potatoes, focaccia bread, candied tomatoes, stracciatella cheese, arugula, balsamic caramel, poached egg
$24
Smoked Bene
Two poached eggs, smoked salmon or prosciutto or capicollo, hollandaise sauce, ciabatta bread, roasted potatoes **
$25
The Pizza
Mozzarella, scrambled eggs, arugula, tomatoes pesto
$22
BRUNCH
$38 Served until 2 pm on weekends and holidays
Lemon and almond yogurt, biscotti granola
Croissant with citrus mascarpone cheese and smoked salmon
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
$23
Bottomless Mimosa
$30
Bellini
Peach nectar and champagne
$23
Bellini Italiano
Limoncello and champagne
$24
Coffee
Espresso
$4.25
Espresso double
$4.25
Cappuccino
$5.00
Latte (cup)
$5.00
Latte (bowl)
$5.50
Hot chocolate
$4,75
Dirty chai
$6
Hours of service - Week : 7AM to 11AM
Weekend : 7AM to 1:30PM
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Antipasti
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
CROCCHETTA DI PROSCIUTTO
Potato, parmesan and speck ham croquette
TARTARE DI MANZO
Tartufata beef tartare
12$ extra
Piatti Principali
FILETTO DI SALMONE AROSTA, TAPENADE DI OLIVE
Roasted salmon filet, black olive tapenade, fennel and asparagus
$32
ORCHETTO DI MANZO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled beef scoter, herb juice and goat cheese creamy polenta
$33
SPAGHETTI A FRUITTI DI MARE E ARAGOSTA
Seafood and lobster spaghetti
$30
RISOTTO AL CONFIT D’ANATRA, PORTOBELLO E SALCISSIA
Creamy duck confit risotto, portobello and Italian sausage salpicon
$31
PIZZA AL AGNELLO BRASATO, POMODORI, FETA E SPINACI
Braised lamb, tomato, spinach and feta pizza
$29
Dolce
Dessert by our pastry chef
Coffee, tea or herbal tea
Espresso and americano
$2 Extra
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 2:30PM Monday to Friday
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Caviale
10 grams of caviar served with potato blinis, fresh cream and spring onions
CAVIAR OSCIETRE PRESTIGE
$80
CAVIAR SEVRUGA
$90
CAVIAR BELUGA QUINTESSENCE
$120
Board to share
Minimum 2 people
DI FORMAGGI
Variety of Italian and Quebec cheeses, fruits and nuts
$19 / additional pers.
$38
DI SALUMI
A selection of Italian and Quebec charcuteries, marinades et mustards
$23 / additional pers.
$46
DI ANTIPASTE «IL TEATRO»
Assortment of cheeses and charcuteries, pickles and nuts
$21 / additional pers.
$42
Antipasti
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic glaze, vine tomatoes confit and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$19
Calamari friti
Fried calamaris, pecorino breadcrumbs, zucchini sticks, salsa verde and grilled lemon
$22
Carpaccio di manzo
Beef, burned garlic bell peppers, arugula,parmesan Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP, extra virgin olive oil and puffed wild rice
Gluten free
$25
ANIMELLE ALLE MANDORLE
Pan-fried veal sweetbreads with hazelnut butter, Amaretto sauce, red onion compote and biscotti tuile
$28
Capesante con senape
Roasted scallops, parmesan crisp, fennel puree, honey and mustard emulsion, and wine tomatoes confit
Gluten free
$29
ARANCINO
White truffle fried rice ball in coal crust, mushroom and mascarpone cream
Vegetarian
$21
VITELLO TONNATO
Milk-fed veal loin carpaccio, tuna sauce, sliced fresh tuna, garlic chips and fried sage
Gluten free
$24
Insalate
INSALATA CESARE
Artisan Romaine heart, Cardini's sauce, garlic crouton, lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovies filet and lemon
EXTRA GRILLED CHICKEN $12
$18
INSALATA DI ASPARAGI
Raw and cooked asparagus tartare, pickled asparagus slices, lemon confit and ricotta mousse
Vegetarian
$22
PROSCIUTTO E FRUTTI
Ham, fresh figs grilled with gorgonzola, grape must, pistachios, greens and aged balsamic
Gluten free
$23
BURRATA
Pasta filata cheese, candied yellow tomato coulis, roasted pine nuts, basil, olive oil and fleur de sel
Gluten free, vegetarian
$25
FOIE GRAS
Duck foie gras, grappa wild cherries, pistachios bitter chocolate coulis and orange flavored pannetone
$29
POLPO AL SCHIACCIARE
Braised and grilled octopus, squash purée, parmesan and burned garlic grilled bell peppers purée
Gluten free
$21
Zuppe
MINESTRONE
Minestrone vegetable and pancetta soup Castello di Banfi style
Gluten free
$11
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
$9
ZUPPA DI CIPOLLE
Almond onion soup, guanciale, crouton gratin with tallegio cheese
$13
Carni & Pesce
FEGATO DI VITELLO
Milk-fed veal liver, Barolo sauce, guanciale, parsnip and peas purée, orange zest
Gluten free
$38
CONFIT D'ANATRA
Duck leg confit, white truffle sauce, celeriac cream, fried foie gras escalope
Gluten free
$46
GUANCIA DI VITELLO
Veal cheek, star anise juice, parsnip and roasted onions puree, flaked almonds
Gluten free
$43
BRASATO D’AGNELLO
Braised lamb shank, gremolata, creamy polenta, roasted vegetables
$41
FILETTO DI MANZO
Beef tenderloin, gorgonzola sauce, polenta fries, rosemary and honey dressing grilled radicchio
Gluten free
$54
COSTATA DI VITELLO
Grilled veal rib, sauce tartufo et foie gras, creamy risotto and mushroom dressing
$56
SALSICCIA DELLA MAMA
Amatricina and red wine braised Italian sausages, parmesan creamy polenta
$34
SALMONE GRIGLIATO
Grilled salmon filet, green peas purée, verde olive oil, asparagus, mini king and pesto rosso
Gluten free
$38
HALIBUT IN CROSTA
Coal crusted halibut steak, fennel variation; puréed, braised, pickled and powder
$44
POLPO A LA ROMANA
Braised and grilled octopus, Chianti marinara sauce, Roma beans stew, zucchini
Gluten free
$42
Pasta & Risotto
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and grilled veal meatballs
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$29
PENNE ALLA ROMANOFF
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
Vegetarian GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$28
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Spaghettiwith a creamy sauce made of white wine, egg yolk, pecorino and guanciale
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$29
BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA
Bucatini, guanciale, pecorino Romano, onion, Italian tomatoes and finger hot pepper
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$28
RAVIOLI DI TRIÈVES
Parmesan, parsley and potato stuffed Alps raviolis, green sauce and speck ham, white cheese quenelle
$37
PAPPARDELLA AI FUNGHI
Roasted mushrooms wide pasta, tartufata and gorgonzola cream
$39
PAPPARDELLA ALL ANATRA CANDITA
Duck confit wide pastas, mushroom cream and garlic chips
$45
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Creamy risotto with shrimps, mussels, calamaris, lobster and giant shrimp
$46
RISOTTO ALLA CREMA DI PISELI
Risotto all'onda with peas, green beans, asparagus, ricotta salata and D.O.P. Umbria olive oil
$36
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella di Bufala, parmesan, olive oil and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$24
Quatro formaggi
Fior di latte, parmesan, gorgonzola, fontina, pistou, cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano
Vegetarian
$28
PEPERONIE E SALSICCIA
Tomato sauce, Fior di latte, parmesan, sweet bell pepper drops, Italian sausage and oregano
$28
PIZZA DEL VALDOSTANA
Caciocavallo cheese, guanciale and chive
$29
PROSCIUTTO E TARTUFO
Fior di latte, tartuffata, prosciutto, grilled artichokes and black olives
$31
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Dolce
LE COLISÉE
Hazelnut cookie, gianduja ganache, praline
$14
TIRAMISU « IL TEATRO »
Lady’s finger, coffee praline, amaretto and cocoa
$13
TARTELLETTA
Lemon shortbread tartlet, mandarin confit, orange supreme and almond
$14
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO
Milk chocolate mousse, brownie and chocolate syrup
$12
CRÈME BRULÉE DEL GIORNO
Caramelized custard, flavor of the moment
Gluten free
$12
ECLAIR QUEBEC/BOLOGNE
Pistachio mousse, amarena cherry, cranberry and sour cherry sorbet
$13
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
$19
Grandiose
à chaque scène
