
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, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
Served with toast from artisan baker Paillard and jam
$20
The Italian Frittata
Chef’s choice Italian omelette, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
Served with toast from artisan baker Paillard and jam
$20
The Omelette
Three eggs, rosemary shredded ham, cheddar, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
Served with toast from artisan baker Paillard and jam
$22
The pizzabella
Proscuitto foccacia, with tomato and basil pesto, roasted artichokes, bocconcini, egg sunny side up, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
$20
The Breakfast pizza
Tomato sauce, bacon, egg, mozzarella di Bufala, cherry tomatoes, arugula and olive oil
$23
The Smoked Salmon Bagel
Bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, toppings, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
$23
The Garnished croissant
Croissant, egg, ham, cheese, toppings, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
$23
Pastries
Pure butter croissants, Danish pastries, muffin, jam
$19
The pane perso
Panettone pudding with maple syrup, fresh fruit, chantilly cream with Frangelico
$20
The Pancakes
American pancake with choice of maple sirup or Nutella, fresh strawberries and bananas
$20
The Waffles
Sweet waffles, fried pancetta, poached egg, green onions, maple flakes and maple syrup
$21
The Smoothie bowl
Yogurt flavoured with lemon zest and limoncello syrup, fresh berries, grilled almond crumble, honey
$20
The Cassolette
Potatoes, sausage, bacon, egg sunny side up, cheese and Hollandaise sauce
Served with toast from artisan baker Paillard and jam
$23
Smoked Bene
Poached egg, choice of smoked salmon, prosciutto or capicollo, hollandaise sauce, foccacia with oil and fleur de sel, Gabrielle potatoes and tomatoes with rosemary, sage and oregano
$24
BRUNCH
$35 Served until 2 pm on weekends and holidays
Smoothie of the day
Two salmons rillette, ricotta sour sauce
Breakfast of your choice
Home made sea salt caramel brownies
Coffee, tea, infusion
Cocktails and juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice
$5.75
Smoothie of the day
$6
Mimosa with sparkling wine
$11,50
Mimosa with champagne
$23
Bottomless Mimosa
$24
Bellini
Peach nectar and champagne
$23
Bellini Italiano
Limoncello and champagne
$24
Coffee
Espresso
$4
Espresso double
$4,25
Cappuccino
$4,25
Latte (cup)
$4,25
Latte (bowl)
$4,75
Chocolats Favoris 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
SALMONE MARINATO AL FINOCCHIO, SALSA DI SALVIA
Salt and fennel seed salmon, sage yogurt
Piatti Principali
LUCIOPERCA AROSTO CON INSALATA DI ASPARAGI
Roasted walleye filet and fresh asparagus salad
$31
SPALLA DI MANZO AL GRIGLA SALCI AL VINO ROSSO
Grilled beef shoulder, Barolo sauce
$32
MANICOTTI DI VITELLO CON GLASSA DI CARNE E RUCOLA
Veal stuffed manicotti, meat glaze and arugula
$29
INSALATA CESARE CON POLLO ALLA GRIGLIATA
Grilled chicken Cesar salad
$30
PIZZA BIANCA CON FUNGHI, CIPOLLINI Y OLIO DI TARTUFO
Mushrooms white pizza, cipollini and oregano
$30
Dolce
Dessert by our pastry chef
Coffee, tea or herbal tea
Espresso and americano
$2 Extra
Wine by the glass, sommelier’s choice
Red or white
$11
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
$26
Spaghetti al ragù bolognese
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce
$26
Hours of service - Midday table d'hôte
11:30AM to 2:30PM
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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
80g of Italian and Quebec cheeses, fruits and nuts
Vegetarian
$19 / pers.
DI SALUMI
A selection of Italian and Quebec charcuteries, marinades et mustards
$23 / pers.
DI ANTIPASTE «IL TEATRO»
Fried Fior di latte, coppa, pancetta, prosciutto, calamari, melons, olives and grilled artichokes
$31 / pers.
Antipasti
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic glaze, vine tomatoes confit and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$18
Calamari friti
Fried calamari, coated with pecorino crumbs, green sauce and grilled lemon
$20
Carpaccio di manzo
Thin slices of beef, black garlic and mustard puree, truffle flavor parmesan panna cotta, basil and onion, marinated mushrooms
Gluten free
$24
ANIMELLE AL MANDORLE
Pan-fried veal sweetbreads with hazelnut butter, Amaretto sauce, red onion compote and biscotti tuile
$27
Capesante con senape
Roasted scallops, parmesan crust, honey and mustard emulsion, cauliflower puree and vine tomatoes confit
Gluten free
$29
DI TOSCANO
Prosciutto and melon platter, aged balsamic vinegar and ricotta fresca
Gluten free
$21
Insalate
INSALATA CESARE
Heart of romaine, herb croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing and lardons
$18
PANZANELLA
Greenhouse tomato, cucumber, red onion, peppers, white balsamic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and country croutons
Vegetarian
$19
ASPARAGI ALLA BISMARCK
Asparagus salad, poached egg, parmesan, prosciutto chips and truffled fleur de sel
Gluten free
$22
Zuppe
Minestrone del castello di banfi
Minestrone vegetable and pancetta soup Castello di Banfi style
Gluten free
$12
ORZO’ FRAGOLIBIANCHI
Barley and white bean soup with duck confit, parmesan shavings
$16
COZZE NAPOLITANA
Mussels soup with saffron, tomatoes, white wine and garlic crouton
$15
Carni & Pesce
FEGATO DI VITELLO
Milk-fed veal liver, pancetta, shallots, garlic, parsley, parmesan shavings, orange zest and balsamic vinegar
Gluten free
$34
PICCATA DI VITELLO
Milk fed veal piccata, lemon sauce, fresh cacio e pepe pasta, capers sage and prosciutto garnish
$38
BRASATO D’AGNELLO
Braised lamb shank, gremolata, creamy polenta, roasted rapini au jus and picled onions
Gluten free
$39
TAGLIATTA DI MANZO
Grilled beef tenderloin, Barolo sauce, candied eggplant lasagna, fresh cacio e pepe pasta
$46
COSTATA DI VITELLO
Grilled veal ribs, sauce and garnishes du Chef
For 2 people
$99
LASAGNE ALLE MALANZANE
Eggplant lasagne, ricotta, spinach, dried and candied tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan
Vegetarian, gluten free
$33
SALMONE GRIGJANTO
Grilled salmon steak, zucchini tagliatelle, pesto rosso, puttanesca, balsamic reduction
Gluten free
$36
MERLUZZO CON SALSA
Cod steak, nut and basil crumble, grilled vegetables, spinach and tomato butter
Gluten free
$36
BISTECCA DI TONNO
Tuna steak and shrimp, pickle and candied fennel
Gluten free
$48
Pasta & Risotto
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and grilled veal meatballs
$26
PENNE ALLA ROMANOFF
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
Vegetarian
$26
LINGUINI CARBONARA
Linguine with a creamy sauce made of white wine, egg yolk, pecorino and guanciale
$28
RAVIOLI DI ANATRA
Duck and pear ravioli, jus de viande, cream and rosemary sauce, parmesan, garlic chips and noble mushrooms
$36
PASTA AL FRUTTI DI MARE
Fresh pasta, cream and white wine sauce, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, lobster and garlic
$42
RISOTTO AL FUNGHI
Noble mushrooms creamy risotto and Italian sausage
$34
RISOTTO CON GORGONZOLA
Creamy risotto with gorgonzola, figs, speck ham and roasted pistachios
$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
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rosemary ham, grilled artichokes, mushrooms, black olives and arugula
$29
DEL CAPO
Cream sauce, fior di latte, parmesan, lardons, green olives, vine tomatoes confit and fresh basil
$30
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Antipasti
Plain oysters on ice, white balsamic vinegar and lemon mignonette
Primi
Amaretto butter lobster, lemon balm froth, pistachio biscotti
Duck fat veal sweetbread, meat glaze, green peas and mascarpone agnolotti, white truffle espuma
Secondo*
Pan seared foie gras terrine, Santo del Chianti wine cherries, grilled panettone
Piatti
Salt crust striped bass, white butter, seafood risotto
Rack of lamb cooked to perfection, coffee and grilled asparagus
Dolce
The chocolate; truffle, Espelette sponge cake, chocolate ice cream and warm ganache
4 services $90 /person OR 5 services* (with foie gras) $110 / person - Menu to share for 2 persons
Must be ordered by the whole table
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Dolce
CANNOLI
Mascarpone mousse, espresso, blood orange, roasted hazelnuts
$11
CREME BRULEE DEL GIORNO
Caramelized egg custard, flavor for the moment
Gluten free
$11
TARTELLETTA
Shortbread tartlet with fig compote, white chocolate, lemon meringue, jelly white balsamic and lavender
$14
TORTA CAPRESE
Flourless chocolate biscuit, dark chocolate ganache and pomegranate
Gluten free
$13
Tiramisu
Champagne biscuit, espresso, Amaretto, apples and caramel
$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
$19
Grandiose
à chaque scène





